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The Villain Origins: The Dragon And The Fae

The Villain Origins: The Dragon And The Fae

by Taryn Tary

"I’ll be damned if I fall for your charms, fae…”

Ryke, the fierce king of dragons, wants blood. A faerie killed one of his own, and vengeance is all he craves. So when a faerie burning for the same revenge stumbles into his territory, he seizes her as his prisoner. Deals are struck, magic seals their fates, and suddenly enemies find themselves bound tighter than either expected.

Their every clash is fire and fury—a dance of blades, wings, and words sharp enough to cut. But hate has a way of twisting into something far more dangerous when desire sparks in its place. As danger closes in, Ryke and his unwilling captive must decide: cling to revenge, or surrender to the fate that binds them… even if love turns out to be the deadliest risk of all.

Wolves of the West

Wolves of the West

by Abigail Lynne

Haven Mathie thought she was a normal girl…until her seventeenth birthday, when she discovers she can become a wolf. Frightened and confused, Haven goes to live with her aunt in Astoria. Once there, Haven meets someone who can help her understand her new ability—and unlock feelings in her she never expected.

Age Rating: 16+

Saint-Rock High Book 1: When Bitter & Sweet Meet

Saint-Rock High Book 1: When Bitter & Sweet Meet

by Elfy G

After being betrayed by the two people she trusted most, she decides to leave her old life behind and start fresh as a teacher at a new school. Always the good girl, she never strayed from the rules—until one reckless, drunken night leads to a one-night stand with a mysterious stranger. Ashamed and eager to forget, she's relieved to think she'll never see him again. But as she navigates her new life, she realizes she was wrong. The past isn't as easily left behind, and neither is he. Can this unexpected encounter lead to something more?

The Ice Beneath Us

The Ice Beneath Us

by Elara Richards

Theo Reid, the star captain of the Stormhawks Ice Hockey Team, lives for the thrill of the game—until he keeps colliding off the ice with someone just as fiery: Victoria Hales, the sharp-tongued, no-nonsense assistant coach of their biggest rival team the Thunderwolves. Sparks fly, tempers flare, and every run-in is a battle of wills… and barely contained chemistry.

What starts as banter turns into stolen moments, late-night phone calls, truths unveiled and passion that neither of them can ignore.

Theo and Tori find themselves tangled in something far deeper than rivalry. As the playoffs heat up, so does their connection. Their love story is spicy, soul-bearing, and totally off-limits… but some lines are meant to be crossed.

Perfect Pieces

Perfect Pieces

by Jen Cooper

Taylor is determined to make senior year all about her—faster runs, healed heart, no drama. But life clearly didn’t get the memo. When her brother’s best friend, Pierce, and her ex, Niko, both step back into her orbit, Taylor’s plans start spinning. They’re fire and ice, chaos and comfort, temptation and trouble—everything she swore she’d avoid. Yet when they make an offer that turns all her “no’s” into very complicated “maybes,” she begins to wonder if love isn’t about choosing sides but finding balance in the in-between. In this playful, heated, and heart-tugging romance, healing comes with laughter, longing, and a double dose of temptation.

Forbidden Territory

Forbidden Territory

by Amber Russell

Alexina is twenty-one years old and the future alpha of the Shadow Pack—until an unexpected attack forces her to run for her life, right into another wolf’s territory. Alone, exhausted, and having lost everything, she falls asleep expecting never to wake up, but then opens her eyes to find she’s very much alive. As she makes friends with the alpha’s sister, Alexina begins to see a new life—and maybe even love—unfolding before her in the Mystic Pack.

Age Rating: 16+

Chicago Bratva Series Book 1: The Director

Chicago Bratva Series Book 1: The Director

by Renee Rose

The lovely attorney kept a secret from me.

A baby she’s been carrying since Valentine’s night.

The night we were thrown together by the roulette wheel.

She never contacted me. Meant to keep me in the dark.

She’s about to find out what happens when you cross a bratva boss.

Punishment is in order. Sequestering until the birth.

And I’ll use that time to win her surrender.

Because I don’t just plan to keep the baby—

I plan to make his mother my bride.

And it would be much better for both of us if she were willing.

Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest

by Olivia Miley

Gage Thomas is America's most eligible bachelor. Talent, money, looks—he has it all. Dare Williams, on the other hand, grew up with very little, but makes the most of what she has. The two couldn’t be more different but when they meet at a wedding, Gage is taken by Dare. Dare wants nothing to do with him…but Gage is used to getting what he wants!

So It Goes

So It Goes

by Lois Scott

When Anna found herself pregnant and completely on her own at seventeen, she vowed she would build a dream life for her and her child. After her parents kicked her out, she moved to Seattle, where she found a job at a bakery. Now her child is three years old, and with the support of a couple who have become her surrogate parents, she has almost finished college. Her dream life is almost within reach, but a medical crisis and the unexpected return of her child’s father threaten to tear down everything she has fought so hard to build. Will Anna lose everything she's ever wanted, or will she finally get to live her dreams?

Age Rating: 18+

Unnatural Instinct Book 1: Transform

Unnatural Instinct Book 1: Transform

by G. M. Marks

You’ve never fit in—and now you know why. Snatched from your bed and thrown into a dark, ancient castle, you're face-to-face with the terrifying creature who claims you're his. As he demands your loyalty, something inside you begins to shift. Something monstrous. As your body changes and your old self slips away, you’re forced to confront the brutal truth: the only one who understands what’s happening is the very beast who took you. Trapped between fear and fascination, you’re drawn deeper into a world where you're no longer just human… and he’s no longer just the enemy. What happens when the only path to saving yourself might be surrender?

The Criminals Series

The Criminals Series

by Mariah Sinclair

Carter Jackson was a rough, ruthless drug lord who doesn’t do love. He did as he pleased with the women who were willing to enter his bedroom. Emma Sullivan was the girl who grew up around the wrong people, striking a deal with Carter to save her drug addicted brother. But no one said she had to make it easy for him. Will Carter be able to resist falling in love with the only woman who won’t submit to his handsome looks and burning hot touch? And will Emma be able to keep up the charade with the one man she was taught to despise?

Shadow and Shimmer

Shadow and Shimmer

by Corinthe Davies

Born to opposing kingdoms, Prince Ian and Princess Sophilia were destined to unite their realms through marriage. But when tragedy tears apart their engagement, their kingdoms descend into bitterness and silence. Years later, fate forces them back into each other’s orbit. Ian has become colder, sharper, and far more dangerous than the prince she once knew. Yet beneath the resentment and painful memories, the connection between them still burns. Caught between political unrest, ancient magic, and the ghosts of their past, Ian and Sophilia must confront the truth of what tore them apart before history repeats itself.

The She-Wolf Series

The She-Wolf Series

by J. B.

Samantha's life was simple, until it wasn't.

She's a werewolf destined to be the next Alpha of her pack. Struggling with her new identity, Samantha faces a heart-wrenching decision: embrace her destiny and abandon her old life, or turn away from the world she’s only just discovered. Each male wolf in her pack offers something valuable, but everything comes with a price, and trust is hard to come by. As she navigates this conflicted path, Samantha's boldness grows. Yet so do her doubts and fears. Can she rise to the challenge of leadership, or will the cost of fate's decree be too high for her to bear?

Executive Seduction

Executive Seduction

by H L Wampler

Piper Troy did not go to college for six years to get Bryce Thompson his coffee every morning, but unfortunately, jobs are scarce, and the pay is good. After Bryce’s last assistant has a nervous breakdown and quits, Piper sees the opportunity to get her foot in the door. Now the only thing standing in her way to the top without having her own mental breakdown is the infuriating Bryce.

Gunner & Aria Book 1: Gunner

Gunner & Aria Book 1: Gunner

by Jeni Rae D

Gunner lives for one thing: the vengeance that keeps his heart locked tight. But the night he crosses paths with Aria—a stunning woman wrapped in secrets—everything shifts. Their connection hits fast, hot, and deep, pulling them into a dance of discipline, desire, and danger. As Gunner pushes forward on his mission, Aria pushes back on the walls he’s built, revealing strength he didn’t expect and a fire he can’t resist. Together, they test limits and blur lines, discovering that the spark neither of them wants may be the one they need. And as heat turns into something harder to hide, both begin to wonder: what if the most dangerous fight… is falling for each other?

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