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Bitten by the Alpha

Bitten by the Alpha

Lydia Rose

When a young runaway, Quinn, is bitten by a wolf in the woods, she discovers a world she never knew existed—a world of werewolves. Now Quinn must adjust to her new life in the Shadow Moon Pack, under the guidance of an alluring alpha.

Gunner & Aria Book 1: Gunner

Gunner & Aria Book 1: Gunner

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?

Call Me Sir Book 1: Lev

Call Me Sir Book 1: Lev

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.

The Proposition

The Proposition

Laila Callaway

Alejandra Castillo, a successful restaurateur, finds her life turned upside down when she catches the eye of Domenico Lencioni, a powerful Mafia don. What starts as a business proposition quickly spirals into a whirlwind of passion, danger, and unexpected romance. As Alejandra navigates this new world, she must decide if she can trust Domenico with her heart and her life. Will she embrace the thrilling yet perilous path that lies ahead?

You Can't Buy Love

You Can't Buy Love

Laila Callaway

Daciana has spent her life under her father’s, and then her brother’s, control—fierce and passionate, yet never truly free. When her brother, Grigore, sells her to his powerful business partners, her world is turned upside down. The Fatali brothers are infamous in the Mafia, dangerous and commanding in ways she never imagined. Forced into their world, Daciana refuses to break, even as tension and desire blur the lines of control. Determined to hold onto her strength, she must navigate a life she never chose, where power is everything and survival means standing her ground.

Her Last Hope

Her Last Hope

Karrie

Twilight meets Under The Tuscan Sun!

Lake had a perfect plan. Find her mate, settle down, and start a family. But when her mate rejects her for someone else, Lake’s plan shatters…and so does her heart. Can she keep the faith that the Goddess has something else in store for her? It might be even better than she planned.

Age Rating: 16+

The Villain Origins: The Dragon And The Fae

The Villain Origins: The Dragon And The Fae

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.

The Uninvited Guest

The Uninvited Guest

Suze Wilde

Coral has a special power: she’s able to remote view - see and hear things even when she’s not physically present. One day, using her power, she learns that the Orphanage she lives in is about to sell her. She decides to run away and lands into shifter territory.

She meets two extraordinary characters, Gina and Halen. Together they unravel secrets lurking in the shadows around their pack. And revealing secrets is not always a safe adventure.

A Shot in the Dark: The Protected

A Shot in the Dark: The Protected

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?

Love at the 50 Yard Line Series

Love at the 50 Yard Line Series

Mel C. Clair

Brooke Waters had it all—a beautiful baby daughter, an NFL star fiancé, a successful physical therapy practice. Then an injury put her fiancé John out of commission, and hotshot running back Colin stole his place on the team. Now, years later, single mom Brooke has sworn off football players for good—until Colin walks into her office with his own potentially career-ending injury, and big brown eyes that make Brooke want dangerous things. As Colin and Brooke work together, sparks fly… but football might not be finished stealing away what Brooke loves most.

Age Rating: 18+

The Prophecy Series: The Black Wolf

The Prophecy Series: The Black Wolf

H. Knight

Addison has been away from her pack after years of travel and training. Now she’s back with a newly emerged wolf. Coming home means facing past heartache, old friendships and pack dynamics - not the least with Jaxon, the future alpha. Long-buried secrets start to emerge.

Can Addison and Jaxon move beyond the pain of the past or will the weight of secrets and power struggles tear them apart?

Chestnut Valley Ranch

Chestnut Valley Ranch

Ronja T. Lejonhjärta

Gabby lives light and loose, drifting from place to place with no ties and no plans to stay. It suits her just fine, until one charged night flips her world and sends her toward a ranch she never expected to call home. Jax runs that ranch with his two best friends, juggling responsibility, loyalty, and feelings he didn’t see coming. As daily life settles into muddy boots, shared space, and slow-burning tension, both are pushed to face what they usually run from. While the land grows strong and steady, hearts are tested, routines are shaken, and unexpected tenderness sneaks in. It’s a story about finding footing, choosing to stay, and wondering if love can grow in the most surprising soil.

Finding A Way Home

Finding A Way Home

Cosmic Chaos

Brea moves to a new town, dreaming of a fresh start, only to discover her neighborhood is completely run by an MC. The members are friendly, but her next-door neighbor Gage is cold, brooding, and everything she expected—maybe worse. Sparks fly between them in a fiery clash of personalities, and Brea soon realizes there’s more to the man than meets the eye. With ex troubles, secrets, and danger lurking, their connection walks a fine line between love and hate. Can they fight for a chance at something real, or will their pasts leave them both in pieces?

Forget the Past

Forget the Past

Elise C. Davies

Elsbeth wakes with no memory and a stranger insisting he’s the only one she can trust. Erich, sharp-tongued and wounded by his past, thinks using her lost memories will keep his heart protected, but the plan unravels the moment their spark refuses to stay quiet. She challenges him, softens him, and makes him want more than his own defenses allow. As her past creeps closer and his guilt grows heavier, their connection twists into something neither of them can name without feeling a little scared—and a lot tempted. Now, Elsbeth must uncover who she was, while Erich must decide who he’s willing to become if he wants to keep her.

Silent Wolf Book 1: Alpha

Silent Wolf Book 1: Alpha

Elise Ann

When Poppy is attacked by a vampire on the streets, her life changes forever. As the violence spreads, Alpha Gray of the Lost Wolves Pack knows that only the Vampire Castle can help him stop the rising threats. Poppy’s path crosses with Alpha Gray’s, and while she seeks protection, the tension between her and the pack’s members is palpable. As she navigates the perilous world of vampires, werewolves, and pack politics, Poppy realizes she may have to take matters into her own hands. What happens when a fierce woman refuses to bow to authority, even from a powerful alpha?

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