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Katherine's Legacy

Katherine's Legacy

Nicole Riddley

Lost in the spooky woods and the decaying Blackwell Estate, Katherine stumbles upon two mysteries. One is Elias Gauthier, a mysterious boy with secrets as deep as the woods. The other is her family's dark past, tied to her grandmother's illness and a rumored curse. As she digs deeper, danger looms closer, and the line between friend and foe gets blurry. Can Katherine unravel the mysteries before she becomes a part of her family's tragic history?

Age Rating: 18+

The Ultimate Series Book 1: Feral

The Ultimate Series Book 1: Feral

A. K. Glandt

Daylin is set to die and doesn’t mind one bit—she earned the noose, after all. But a charming, power-hungry stranger sees more in her than a corpse. He offers a new fate: help him burn down the world’s rulers in exchange for her life. Sounds fair. Now she’s free, sort of. Bound by nothing but ambition and a pact with a man who wants a throne, Daylin is no pawn—she’s the wildcard. She’s chaotic, unrepentant, and terrifyingly good at revenge. And while he’s playing the long game, she’s got her own rules. Together, they’re not just dangerous. They’re inevitable.

Rearranging You

Rearranging You

Elle Chipp (with S. S. Sahoo)

Angela Carson is an NYC party girl who’s lost her father and is constantly fighting her image-driven mother. When “rich bitch” is an understatement for her current media status, her mother is left with no choice but to take action with an arranged marriage. Enter the devastatingly handsome Xavier Knight, who must be a vain corporate climber or, worse, a spy for her mother. The only question is, will Angela go along with it or face the consequences?

Age Rating: 18+

Heir to the Alpha Spin-off: Refusing My Alpha Mate

Heir to the Alpha Spin-off: Refusing My Alpha Mate

B. E. Harmel

Clair is destined to be the first female Alpha, following in her father’s footsteps and defying traditions. Everything is going according to plan—until Arthur, an Alpha running from his own pack, reveals himself as her fated mate. Determined to stay in control of her future, Clair demands his rejection, but Arthur's fiery passion and undeniable connection make walking away anything but simple. As war looms and betrayal threatens from all sides, Clair must navigate her heart’s desires, her duties as Alpha, and a bond she can't deny.

Will she reject the mate who could ruin her, or is he the one to save her?

Alpha's Beta

Alpha's Beta

M. Syrah

Arya is the alpha heiress of her pack. By the time she finishes high school, this strong, fierce teen discovers that she is mated to her first love, Jason. However, Arya is determined to take her time and enjoy college life before completing the mate bond. Jason is hurt by her decision and decides to make her pay for it. In the middle of their conflict, a mysterious enemy threatens the young pack members, and both Jason and Arya have to face up to their future. Will they be able to save their relationship? Will the mate bond bring them together to protect the pack?

That Which Defines Us

That Which Defines Us

A. K. Glandt

Lucara doesn’t fight the darkness inside her—she becomes it. Now ruling a shattered empire, her throne is steeped in power, blood, and the chaos she unleashed. Raja, her fierce and loyal general, follows where others fear to look. His heart? Already hers. But when a silent prince with haunted eyes is gifted to the Queen, old loyalties start to splinter. Alakis knows nothing of touch, love, or freedom—until Lucara. In a world of fire-forged bonds and dangerous devotion, three souls clash under one crown. Emotions bloom. Betrayals simmer. And survival may cost more than any of them can bear.

Crime & Passion 1: The Code Enforcer

Crime & Passion 1: The Code Enforcer

Valerie J. Clarizio

He’s a Marine hiding his career-ending injury. She’s a Police Investigator hardened by her past. Can these two overcome their painful pasts—and a murder investigation—to find happiness together?

Having been made the laughing stock of her hometown by her cheating ex-fiancé, Investigator Markie Pearson has sworn off overly-confident, good-looking men. When Bryce Hawk strolls into town, Markie quickly realizes he's the classic example of a man she needs to keep at a distance. Ex-Marine Bryce Hawk moves to small-town Wisconsin after his military career-ending injury. All he wants to do is hide in his mundane job as the city's code enforcer while he sorts out his life. What Bryce doesn't account for is Markie, that emerald eyed beauty, walking through his office door on day one. Too bad it's too, late. Women are not in his plans, nor will they ever be...especially Markie, the one who gets his dormant juices flowing while irritating him at the same time. When the municipal code violators that Bryce is investigating are murdered, Bryce becomes Markie's number one suspect. Or, is he another target? Is she? Will this damaged cop and wounded vet overcome their inner demons in order to work together to escape the claws of death and perhaps find love in the process?

Caught on the Jumbotron

Caught on the Jumbotron

Galatea

When Ellie discovers her husband—tech CEO Derek Brighton—locked in a scandalous embrace with his head of HR live on the Jumbotron at a Goldray concert, her world implodes. Heartbroken, Ellie walks away from the betrayal—and straight into the spotlight. Enter Leo Voss, the undeniably sexy, tattooed lead singer of Goldray.

What starts as a backstage encounter turns into a whirlwind romance. He’s a leather-clad rock god. She’s his new muse. Together they’re unstoppable. But as Ellie rediscovers her voice, the media frenzy surrounding her reaches a fever pitch. Then Leo’s ex-wife re-appears, and Ellie must risk another public heartbreak. The last thing she needs is to make her life messier. Will she choose a love that doesn’t play by the rules?

Alexei: A Russian Mafia Story

Alexei: A Russian Mafia Story

Daphne Anders

Anastasia works at a glittering, dangerous Russian nightclub—just long enough to pay for nursing school and escape the crude men and jealous women. She’s counting down the days until she can leave it all behind… except for one complication: Alexei, the magnetic, untouchable leader of the Bratva. His gaze has followed her for months, stirring something she can’t ignore. Now, she’s drawn into a game of stolen glances and unspoken promises, where every touch could mean heartbreak or surrender. In this world, love and war play by the same ruthless rules—and she’s not sure which side she’s on.

What I Hate About You

What I Hate About You

Autumn Ferris

“Every hate hides a love too dangerous to forget.”

Susan believes the cold is the safest place to hide a bruised past. In the wide silence of Alaska, she builds a life that feels calm, controlled, and carefully distant. Then Xavier crashes into her world, all sharp edges, quiet intensity, and a presence that refuses to be ignored. Beneath the northern lights and endless snow, sparks fly where neither expects them. Attraction grows alongside unspoken truths, and every shared moment feels both thrilling and dangerous. They circle each other with humor, heat, and hesitation, drawn together by something deeper than fear. But frozen hearts crack loudly, and some secrets burn hotter than the cold. When survival demands honesty, can connection survive the thaw?

Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë

Amid the wild and desolate moors, the tumultuous love story of Heathcliff and Catherine unfolds. Emily Bronte's gothic masterpiece explores the all-consuming passion between the tormented Heathcliff and the free-spirited Catherine, spanning generations and social classes. With its dark themes of revenge and obsession, this novel delves into the destructive power of unchecked emotions.

Silent Embrace

Silent Embrace

Hayley Cyrus

Ah, another Running. More murder, more carnage. Maybe a few girls I can help, if they’ll trust me. As a shifter, I don’t really want to participate in the tv show that forces us to hunt down women for entertainment. Some of the other shifters love it, though. But when I find one girl, with a strange pull, the game has changed. I finally found my mate.

Casey’s Secrets

Casey’s Secrets

Ophelia Bell

I could taste the sting…

I’ve had a crush on my stepdad for half my life. But he’s always been too old and too intimidatingly good looking. Besides, what would he think if he knew the kinds of dark cravings I have?

The summer after graduation I stay out past curfew one night without realizing it.

My stepdad is a stickler for the rules, so when I go inside he’s sitting on my bed, waiting. He demands I bend over and accept punishment for breaking curfew.

I obey as if I’m under a spell. It doesn’t take long for him to figure out one of my secrets.

When I try to rise after he’s finished, he stops me. "I need you to say it out loud, Case. Did my spanking you turn you on?”

Did having my hero discipline me in the best way possible turn me on? Damn right it did.

Love Travels West Book 1: Westbound

Love Travels West Book 1: Westbound

Vladislava Mari

Dannie is an English vicar’s daughter, penniless, jilted—and stranded in the Wild West.

Jake is a woman-hating cowboy with a murderous outlaw on his trail.

No two people could be less likely to fall in love. But when Jake escorts Dannie to a remote Arizona town, sparks begin to fly.

The Witching Hour

The Witching Hour

Nate Fitch

Three young women set out to be camp counselors for the summer. But they didn’t bank on the spirit of a pilgrim haunting them! The three amateur sleuths must work together to solve the riddle of the mysterious pilgrim and free the camp from his haunting spirit.

Age Rating: 16+

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