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The Secret Series Book 1: Secret Lover

The Secret Series Book 1: Secret Lover

Meghann Crane

Nora has had enough of heartbreak and promises herself she is done chasing love. When a mysterious invitation pulls her into a secret masquerade club, she decides one night of freedom will not hurt. Behind a mask, she becomes Jade, bold, playful, and completely untouchable. Then she meets Ace. Their connection is instant, charged with tension and curiosity that refuses to fade. In a world where identities stay hidden, they build something thrilling and fragile. But feelings do not follow rules, and the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur. As the night lingers in her heart, Nora must face a risky question—can something that starts in secrecy ever become real?

Easy to Give Up

Easy to Give Up

Iandra Taylor

Calliope thought she had it all—a family, a future, and love. But when betrayal and heartbreak shatter her world, she’s left to pick up the pieces for her twins’ sake. Struggling with the pain of a broken marriage, she starts to rebuild, unsure if she’ll ever believe in love again. But just when she’s about to give up on the possibility of happiness, a tall stranger with a heart-melting smile enters her life. Could he be the spark that helps her move forward, or is she destined to face the future alone?

Attorney-Client Privilege

Attorney-Client Privilege

Breanna Gellings

Olivia has spent years climbing the corporate ladder and is on track to make partner at her law firm. But a one night stand has the power to erase everything she’s worked for.

The problem? He’s her boss’s son. And now he’s her client. Their connection is electric, and the line between work and pleasure begins to blur. As tensions in the case begin to build, will Olivia be able to save her client? And her heart?

Rinkside Rivalry

Rinkside Rivalry

Bella Ravyn

Emery lands her dream assignment covering a high-stakes hockey season, ready to prove she belongs. The only problem? Carter, the team’s arrogant co-captain, who pushes every button she has. Their history is messy, their banter sharp, and their patience with each other… nonexistent. Yet the closer they work, the harder it becomes to ignore the tension crackling beneath every glare and sarcastic remark. Between locker room chaos, late-night deadlines, and moments that feel a little too real, lines begin to blur. Is it rivalry, or something far more dangerous? Because on this ice, the biggest risk isn’t losing the game—it’s losing control of their hearts.

More Than A Game Book 1: More Than A Game

More Than A Game Book 1: More Than A Game

Anne Laura van Rooij

Tessa Hartwell has spent high school keeping a low profile, focused on her future and far away from football drama—until Zane Mercer, her school’s star quarterback and resident flirt, decides she’s worth chasing. Charming, competitive, and hard to ignore, Zane isn’t used to hearing no. But just as Tessa begins to wonder if there’s more to him than his cocky grin, Logan Carter—the quarterback from their rival school—enters her life. Thoughtful, steady, and able to see past her walls, Logan complicates everything. With homecoming near, friendships at risk, and the whole school watching, Tessa has to choose.

Love Thy Alpha

Love Thy Alpha

Rachel Weaver

Lycan Jennessa’s alpha father was murdered when she was young. After watching her mother deal with the loss, the last thing Jennessa wants is to find her mate. But if the new alpha doesn’t find his mate soon, he’ll be perceived as weak, and another wolf will assassinate him. At this ball, there’s more than a glass slipper at stake!

Age Rating: 18+

Snowred Series Book 1: Snowred

Snowred Series Book 1: Snowred

C. Swallow

Ellie never thought her escape would begin with being hunted. But when Snowred—the infamous, heartless werewolf warrior—snatches her from the only life she’s known, she’s thrown into a twisted fairytale of danger, desire, and dark magic. With an Evil Queen pulling strings from the shadows, Ellie becomes more than prey—she’s the spark that just might shatter Snowred’s curse… or break them both in the process. Sweet meets savage, and fire meets frost, as their love burns and bruises in equal measure. One wants freedom. One wants peace. The Queen wants them broken. But fate may have other ideas. Welcome to the forest. Nothing here is safe—not even love.

Murder Notes (Lilah Love Book 1)

Murder Notes (Lilah Love Book 1)

Lisa Renee Jones

As an FBI profiler, it's Lilah Love's job to think like a killer. And she is very good at her job. When a series of murders surface—the victims all stripped naked and shot in the head—Lilah's instincts tell her it's the work of an assassin, not a serial killer. But when the case takes her back to her hometown in the Hamptons and a mysterious but unmistakable connection to her own life, all her assumptions are shaken to the core. Thrust into a troubled past she's tried to shut the door on, Lilah's back in the town where her father is mayor, her brother is police chief, and she has an intimate history with the local crime lord's son, Kane Mendez. The two share a devastating secret, and only Kane understands Lilah's own darkest impulses. As more corpses surface, so does a series of anonymous notes to Lilah, threatening to expose her. Is the killer someone in her own circle? And is she the next target?

Age Rating: 18+

The Realm

The Realm

Natalie Le Roux

Beaten, broken, and miles away from civilization, Isabelle hides in her family’s Canadian cabin. Somehow, an alien Fleet ship captain from the Realm’s army finds her and tells her a fantastic story about who she is to become. With her two teenage sons and her tough-cop best friend in tow, Izzy sets out on a journey that will change the lives of everyone in the Universe.

Mr. Boss Man

Mr. Boss Man

Mandy M.

When Jenson returns home from college, he discovers he has a new stepmother and stepsister, Skylar. Thrust into running the family business together due to a sudden merger, Jenson and Skylar must navigate their professional and personal lives amidst growing tensions and unexpected attractions. As they face challenging clients and family dynamics, their relationship evolves in ways neither anticipated, leading to a series of dramatic and passionate encounters.

King's Ranch Series Book 1: Hell of a Ride

King's Ranch Series Book 1: Hell of a Ride

CC Adele

Ashton lives fast and rides hard. Love is a distant memory, at least until the thrill of the ride isn’t enough to fill the Sydnee-sized void in his chest. She is off-limits in every way that matters, yet impossible to ignore—all sharp edges and a strength that demands notice. But when trauma strikes, it drives the forgiveness they both desperately seek. As shadows continue to creep in, they are pulled into a dangerous game neither of them signed up for. Secrets deepen, trust gets tested, and every choice feels heavier than the last. Ashton and Sydnee must face more than just their pasts. Because sometimes the biggest risk is not the danger around you… it’s the person standing right in front of you.

Sunset Down Under

Sunset Down Under

Lizzie Lioness

After moving from the US to Australia, Coco’s marriage fell apart when her husband (aka Jackass) cheated on her in her favorite Mazda 3. An apartment in Bondi Beach with her best friend seemed liked the perfect fresh start as a single woman. She didn’t anticipate immediately—and literally—bumping into Blaze. Lifeguard, veterinarian, and all-around perfect guy. Can Coco open up again, or will her past continue to haunt her?

Age Rating: 18+

Masquerade

Masquerade

Mandy M.

For Marco and Ryan, it’s lust at first sight. After a steamy one-night stand at a masquerade party, Ryan slips away, thinking she’ll never see the masked man again. But that all changes when she discovers she’s pregnant.

Now, she’ll have to decide whether she wants to track down the mystery man, and whether she’s willing to let him in. Ryan’s been burned before. Is it worth it to take a chance with the father of her child?

The Wolf Inside

The Wolf Inside

Michelle Torlot

Even in a perfect world, where werewolves and humans are treated equally, there will always be hatred and fear. Erin Blackthorne knows all about the latter, having been trained by her father to hate and kill werewolves her entire life. To say she adores her father would be putting it lightly, but then she’s captured during a raid and discovers something that changes her entire world: the truth.

The Price Possession

The Price Possession

T. Stanlight

After aspiring journalist Kate Dawson insults the city's richest CEO, he puts a target on her back.

When she catches him in a depraved act, he makes it his mission to punish her.

In his game of dominance, will Kate learn to love submission?

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