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The Unexpected Queen

The Unexpected Queen

Sofia Landeiro

How do you know who to trust? Leah has been in love with her best friend Jake for as long as she can remember. She’s sure they’re fated mates. Before she can tell him how she feels, she’s summoned to a mating ball for the cruel king of the alphas—a man she’s been taught to fear since childhood. But sometimes the monster is not who you think. Will Leah find that out in time to save herself?

That Blue Eyed Boy

That Blue Eyed Boy

Kataya Winston

After finishing school abroad, Stella returns home expecting familiar fields, family chaos, and the freedom she has always loved. What she does not expect is the farm’s new hired hand waiting to pick her up at the airport. Beau is quiet, capable, and far too distracting for someone who plans to focus on work and keep life simple. Stella is bold, spirited, and used to getting her way, which makes every conversation between them spark with playful tension. Farm life suddenly feels different with him around. As days fill with muddy boots, teasing banter, and stolen glances across open fields, both try to pretend nothing is changing. But hearts have a way of wandering, especially when two stubborn souls keep crossing paths where work and attraction collide.

In It to Win It

In It to Win It

Noah Ashlee

Eight years ago, I flipped the switch on my best friend and distanced myself from the only man I’ve ever loved in order to protect my heart. Now I run his company while he spends his days collecting home runs, occasionally making time for me between games and faceless woman. The thing is, my priorities have changed, and I’m no longer interested in standing by—not anymore! I want what’s mine and I aim to take it, but if he doesn’t realize that soon, then the World Series won’t the only thing he’ll lose!

Sharing Delilah

Sharing Delilah

Alex Fox

Delilah has spent her entire life searching for her mate, which is ironic because as a witch her duty is to help werewolves find their mate. Now she’s trying to help two alpha brothers find their luna. Except the magic says that it’s her, and she belongs to ~both~ of them!

The Odyssey Of Azimuth: An Alien Romance

The Odyssey Of Azimuth: An Alien Romance

Jeordie Draven

Elle has spent her life under the control of the Galaxtans—until a mission gone wrong changes everything. When Azimuth, a powerful alien warrior, is ordered to deliver her to another planet, fate intervenes with a crash landing that leaves them stranded and completely at each other’s mercy. Survival forces them to trust, fight, and challenge every boundary between captor and captive. But somewhere between danger and desire, their connection burns brighter than any star. As galaxies collide and loyalties blur, Elle discovers that freedom might come with the most unexpected cost of all—her heart.

On Thin Ice

On Thin Ice

Signe Larsen

Maya dreams of gliding across the ice as a figure skater, but life keeps her grounded, balancing work at the local rink and the weight of limited means. The ice is her escape, the one place where her future feels within reach. Then Jaxon returns, a hometown hockey star with charm, confidence, and a past tied too closely to hers. Once her best friend and her first heartbreak, he stirs up feelings she thought she had long buried. Now they share the same rink, the same memories, and a tension that feels anything but simple. As ambitions grow and old sparks flicker, Maya finds herself navigating more than just routines on ice—she is learning how to face what still lingers beneath the surface.

Taken By The Tribe

Taken By The Tribe

Dzenisa Jas

He placed a finger under her chin and lifted her face so she was gazing up at him.

“Please,” she sobbed. “Let me go.”

A cruel sneer graced his godlike features as he smirked down at his captive.

“Tut tut, my little girl. You’re a part of my Tribe now. You still don’t understand how this works...”

He gripped her chin and leaned down until she could feel his warmth penetrate her.

“You are mine. Forever.”

Alicia’s life is turned upside down when she’s kidnapped by the sadistic leader of a secret order, Jason Storm. At first, she wants nothing more than to escape his clutches. But what happens when she feels the pull of desire for her captor?

This is a re-telling of 'Taken by the Alpha'.

The Choice

The Choice

M. Syrah

Mia, a Frenchwoman living in the US, has a fantastic job with an event company, a crush on her hunky boss Adam, and an on-and-off boyfriend of five years she’s finally fed up with. She’s thrilled when Adam asks her on a date, but her enraged ex Jackson crashes the party and the truth is revealed: he, Adam, and Mia’s best friend Haven are all shifters. Mia learns that the stories about true mates are real…and there’s a very personal twist. She is an Aphrodite, a rare female who can form a true mate-bond with any male. For her own safety and happiness, she must choose someone to bond with, and soon…before the choice is forced on her.

Every Beauty Deserves a Beast

Every Beauty Deserves a Beast

V. J. Villamayor

Ray leaned in, taking up every ounce of her breath. "If you won't accept my money, then accept my body. I'll fix your leaky roof for you..."

His body? Oh God... is this some sort of sex code? Frantic, blushing and breathless Seychelles whispered, "Yes."

Ray never planned to stay. Shipped home to recover after a near-fatal wound, he’s just passing through—until he saves Seychelles from drowning during a thunderstorm. One rescue turns into another, and before long, favors are flying, sparks are flashing, and Ray is fixing more than just her leaky roof. Seychelles, a stubborn gym owner with a heart as wild as the ocean, makes Ray question everything he thought he wanted. The Air Force was his past. But could she be his future? With love, laughter, and a few steamy offers along the way, Ray has to decide: return to the only life he knew... or take a leap for the one he never saw coming.

Shifting Greer's Book 1

Shifting Greer's Book 1

K. D. Cartiff

Two months ago, Greer had everything—a sharp wit, confidence to burn, and a life that fit perfectly. Now she’s hiding under a new name, in a new town, with nothing but a pair of glasses and a list of lies to keep her safe. Witness Protection was supposed to erase the night she lost her parents, but danger doesn’t fade that easily. When Kaleb starts asking the wrong questions, the world Greer built begins to crack. The past she’s desperate to bury is clawing its way back, and the shadows she ran from might be closer than ever. Can she stay hidden when her heart refuses to?

Alpha of the Millennium

Alpha of the Millennium

Sapir Englard

Eve has powers stronger than most—but when she’s given a mission with a prize she can’t refuse, she starts to wonder if she’s strong enough to complete it. With vampires, rogue werewolves, and evil deities after her, Eve’s determination is called into question—and that’s before she finds her mate...

From The Millennium Wolves World

Age Rating: 18+

Forbidden Men Book 1: Price of a Kiss

Forbidden Men Book 1: Price of a Kiss

Linda Kage

I don't care what my cousin says; I am not the queen of impossible relationships. I mean, just because my last boyfriend tried to kill me and left a bit of a scar on my neck, then forced me to move across the country and legally change my name to Reese Randall to escape him, does not mean-

Oh, who am I kidding? For a freshman in college, I have to have the worst dating track record ever.

It's no wonder love is the last thing on my mind when Mason Lowe enters my life. But the chemistry between us is like bam! Our connection defies logic. And he's just so freaking hot. Being around him makes me feel more alive than I've ever felt before. I even like bickering with him. He could be my soul mate...except for one teeny tiny glitch.

He's a gigolo.

Boy, do I know how to pick them.

Bastard Boss (Tyler & Bella Book 1)

Bastard Boss (Tyler & Bella Book 1)

Lisa Renee Jones

A sexy, dirty talking alpha. The beautiful, sweet, and fiery Bella. Her boss. A contract that forces him to marry. An arrangement that will change them forever. Meet Tyler Hawk... Tyler Hawk is a man with secrets and a dark past. A man who has known tragedy and betrayal. He wants for little, but what he wants is more power, a legacy that is his own, and not his father's. There are obstacles in his way, one of which is the scandal his father left behind and a will with certain demands. Behind the scenes he is a man on edge, and only one woman sees the truth hidden beneath his strong will and dominant rule. Bella is somehow demanding and submissive, fiery and yet sweet. She can give him everything he wants, she just doesn't know it, not yet, but she will. If she'll just say yes and sign on the dotted line.

Age Rating: 18+

The Secrets of the Hidden Heiress

The Secrets of the Hidden Heiress

A For Anonymous

Blackthorne Academy looms over the glittering Riviera—a kingdom of wealth, ambition, and whispered scandal. A scholarship student arrives with one rule: stay invisible. It almost works… until the school’s notorious golden boy sets his sights on her. He’s charming, relentless, and used to getting what he wants. She’s hiding secrets that could crack Blackthorne’s polished façade. Curiosity turns to banter, banter to heat, and soon every glance feels like a dare. In a place where rumors spread like wildfire, wanting him is dangerous—and being known could be devastating. Because at Blackthorne, the truth is power… and some secrets won’t stay buried.

Wild Wild Witch Book 1

Wild Wild Witch Book 1

Cherry Redwood

“That, young lady, was a mistake.”

Addie’s just trying to stay hidden—but after slapping the outlaw robbing her train, she’s on every wanted list that matters. Especially his. Mateo hates magic. Addie is magic. When a botched spell invites a far bigger danger, these two sworn enemies are forced into one messy, sizzling alliance. She’s all secrets. He’s all sharp edges. And the storm chasing them? Yeah… it’s not just the weather.

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