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Heir to the Alpha

Heir to the Alpha

by B. E. Harmel

Scarlett's life is thrown into turmoil when she is betrayed by her first mate and left heartbroken. Just as her dreams are shattered, Alpha Christopher enters her life, offering unexpected love and rekindling her hope. Their romance blossoms, and Scarlett finds herself carrying the future of the pack inside her womb. However, ancient family vendettas resurface, igniting a dangerous conflict that threatens to tear their world apart. As the shadows of war loom, Scarlett and Christopher's bond becomes a beacon of hope.

Can their love and the promise of a new heir unite the pack amid chaos and forbidden destinies?

Falling For The Bad Boys

Falling For The Bad Boys

by Lisa Rhead

In the town of Bluewood Cove, Tayla is drawn into a dangerous world of drug dealers and illegal activities after meeting Logan's lodger, Jess. At a beach party, she catches the attention of the powerful and mysterious Raffiel Brothers. Meanwhile, Walker, a wealthy and dissatisfied man, becomes obsessed with finding Tayla after a passionate encounter at a party. As their paths intertwine, Tayla is torn between her attraction to the Raffiel Brothers and her growing feelings for Walker and his second in command, Hayden. Unbeknownst to her, Walker and Hayden are involved in a dangerous world of violence and manipulation. Despite the chaos and danger surrounding them, Tayla begins to explore her desires and embarks on a complicated and passionate relationship with both men.

Age Rating: 18+

The Invitation

The Invitation

by Teddy

From the author of The Deal.

Who says you can only have one perfect match in the world? An invitation to a famous Bane party sets Willow on a path that will change everything. Brothers Sebastian and Damon couldn’t be more different, but their lust for Willow is the same. With one brother, everything seems so simple, while with the other, it’s anything but. Must Willow choose one, or can the two men find a way to share?

The Twin Dragons Series: Dragon's Shadow

The Twin Dragons Series: Dragon's Shadow

by C. Swallow

Storm is a Dragon who lurks in the dark, surrounded by violence and filled with lust. When he meets Silver, she dares him to follow her into the light. They’re destined mates, but Storm swore he’d never love again. But can he resist their bond?

Steadfast and Fervid

Steadfast and Fervid

by Elé Sennex

Catherine Ramos just got her fresh start at college, and she's not about to let anyone diminish this opportunity. Especially not Jerard "Peter" Léon, the sharp-witted upperclassman that's just as quick to dish the insults as she is to throw them at him. She wages war, but he's still there. Especially when she needs someone the most. Even if neither of them like it.

Then Cat starts trading roasts with a stranger called PumpkinKing on an anonymous local chat app, and the funniest, smartest person she's never met slowly becomes the only one she feels she can actually talk to. He doesn't know her name. She doesn't know his face. Both a stranger and an enemy know her better than her own best friends.

Between a party that leaves a hole in her memory, a family she can't bear to disappoint, and a secret Peter has been carrying since August, Cat is about to find out how many of the same words hate and love share.

Wolves of the Black Rose

Wolves of the Black Rose

by Silver Taurus

It started with greed, then it turned into a punishment. Shackled together against their will, they will have no choice but to do as the Goddess asks, to choose between their hearts or the crown. And if they choose the crown, they know there can only be one winner.

Wanted Mate of the Alpha

Wanted Mate of the Alpha

by Sarah Tribus

"Behave, you know what happens otherwise," he threatened me before he opened the door, pushed me in, so that I landed on my knees and locked it again from the outside.

I swallowed the pain as I realized that he had really locked the door, but then Kalle's voice rang out "there you are at last".

Startled, I raised my head and saw him, with all the friendliness he had on his face before disappearing into the Nevada.

Serenity’s life is consumed by darkness after losing her mother and being dragged to a new city by her father, who has turned into a violent, drunken abuser. She dreams of escaping the torment, but just when she’s about to flee, an unexpected light enters her world. Her journey toward freedom takes an unexpected turn when she meets someone who offers her a glimpse of hope. But can she break free from the chains of her past, or will the darkness swallow her whole?

Racing Hearts

Racing Hearts

by SA Penny

Heather is chasing the biggest role of her career, and focus is everything. The last thing she needs is Jason—a fearless motorcycle racer who lives for speed, roaring engines, and the thrill of the track. Movie sets and racetracks shouldn’t mix, but from their first encounter, the chemistry is undeniable. What starts as playful attraction turns into something neither can ignore, pulling them closer between flashing cameras and screaming crowds. When an unexpected obstacle threatens both their dreams, Heather and Jason must find out whether a love born in two fast lanes can survive the crash of real life.

Call Me Sir Book 1: Lev

Call Me Sir Book 1: Lev

by Shala Mungroo

Jordan only wanted one wild night in Vegas—a little sparkle, a little heat, no strings attached. But when she slips into her journalism class the next morning, guess who’s standing at the front of the room? The very man she left tangled in hotel sheets. He’s commanding, off-limits, and every inch of temptation wrapped in a professor’s smile. Rules say keep it professional. Desire says break every single one. Between whispered challenges and a growing pull that’s impossible to ignore, Jordan faces a choice: protect her heart, or surrender to the kind of trouble that promises both danger and delight.

A Shot in the Dark: The Protected

A Shot in the Dark: The Protected

by B. E. Harmel

Kate comes home expecting cake and candles, not chaos. One brutal night shatters everything she thought she knew about her family, dragging her into a dangerous world of secrets and lies. To survive, she’s placed under the watch of John, a relentless agent with shadows in his past and a vow to protect her at all costs. But guarding Kate isn’t as simple as it should be—the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to keep the line between duty and desire intact. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, survival means risk, sacrifice, and facing a temptation neither of them is prepared for. In a storm of danger, will passion save them—or destroy them?

Healed

Healed

by Kelsie Tate

Emery has a special gift, one that would put her in danger if anyone outside of her pack found out about it. On her 21st birthday, she’s excited to find out who she is mated to. But when it turns out to be a cold, distant Alpha of another pack, Emery’s excitement turns into worry. Can she trust this Alpha with her secret? And if he’s truly her mate, why doesn’t he want her?

Broken Angels MC

Broken Angels MC

by Riki Leigh Bishop

The men of the Broken Angels, MC mother charter are in for a while ride as they embark on the adventures of finding their ol' ladies. As each one comes to the club, there is always something that follows.

Follow them on their journey of falling in love, starting families, dealing with assassins, unknown enemies, and many more adventures.

Wolves of Wildwood Book 1: Tempting my Alpha

Wolves of Wildwood Book 1: Tempting my Alpha

by Raven Flanagan

Hollie is the first wolf in her family to step into the human world, determined to keep her wild side buried under city lights and college deadlines. But one moonlit night, a scent stirs something primal—something she thought she’d left behind. Rafael, a born Alpha turned professor, isn’t expecting to find a she-wolf prowling his city streets. Yet the moment he meets her, the pull between them is instant, electric, and impossible to ignore. After one unforgettable night, fate twists the knife—Hollie walks into class the next morning, and he’s the man at the front of the room. For humans, it’s forbidden. For wolves, it’s written in the stars.

Savage Flames Series Book 1: Scandalous

Savage Flames Series Book 1: Scandalous

by Amber Kuhlman

Renee Lyon is finally living the life she fought for—until her past crashes back in. The three boys who once broke her spirit are now men, and fate won’t stop throwing them in her path. Matt, Jake, and Aaron aren’t the cruel teenagers she remembers, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe. Guilt, obsession, and desire twist together as Renee faces the men who once destroyed her—and the parts of herself she thought she’d buried. The tension burns, the lines blur, and the rules of the game have changed. Can she resist the pull of her past, or will she set the terms this time?

Her Familiar Stranger

Her Familiar Stranger

by M. S. Maondo

Ceylan has had the biggest crush on her brother’s best friend, Liam, since she was a teenager; even now that she’s grown up and the CFO of her family’s company, she still thinks about him. Liam’s a billionaire playboy who has more sense than to get involved with his friend’s sister. She’s off-limits and always has been… But when they’re both in Voluntas Tua—the infamously sexy club—nothing is forbidden!

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