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When the Night Falls Short Story: Madame Miele

When the Night Falls Short Story: Madame Miele

Nureyluna

The taste of buttercream frosting danced along my tongue.

“Do you like that?” His husky voice made me tremble.

My hands traced their way across his broad shoulders before me. It was all I could do to nod.

“Open up,” he growled.

Opening my mouth, I felt him place something on the tip of my tongue.

I could tell what it was from at once, thanks to the spongey texture. Cake. My favorite.

“Take a bite,” he whispered.

From the ‘When The Night Falls’ universe. In the twilight of the French empire, Queen Marie Antoinette falls for a handsome baker despite her cruel husband, the king. Can they keep their love affair a secret as the fabric of society crumbles around them? Or will it be off with their heads?

Age Rating: 18+

I'll Fight for You

I'll Fight for You

Tate Rivers

In a world where fists collide, Claire dominates the streets as an undefeated fighter, while Blake is a rebellious bad boy hiding an unexpected brilliance. To uncover Claire's reason for battling, you must strike into her past. To grasp who Blake truly is, you must duck beyond the surface. Now, there's one burning question: Are these two prepared for the most monumental fight of their lives? Get ready, because their destinies are about to clash in a heart-pounding showdown like no other.

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?

Ever Series: My Forever Valentine

Ever Series: My Forever Valentine

E. Adamson

Minnie is an Alpha's daughter who refuses to take over his role or be mated to his Beta. When she meets Tony, an abused omega, she knows he's her destined mate. Can they both escape their old packs and have a chance at a new life together?

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.

Moonshot

Moonshot

Ronja T. Lejonhjärta

Colt has always known what a moonshot is—the dream so impossible it hurts just to want it. For him, that dream has always been Zoey, the girl who was off-limits, the one he teased, the one he secretly protected. Now she’s no longer just his best friend’s little sister; she’s the woman who makes his carefully built world tilt on its axis. Zoey’s presence pulls him into a whirlwind of heart and heat, where desire feels dangerous but irresistible. Wanting her is reckless, but not wanting her feels impossible. Can a soul-deep yearning ever be enough to bridge the distance between what’s forbidden and what feels fated?

The Composed Heart

The Composed Heart

Donna Berlyn

Amelia lives quietly, hiding her extraordinary gift behind dusty piano keys and the safe walls of a small music shop. The world feels too loud, and her past too heavy, to chase the spotlight. Then a renowned musician hears her play and instantly recognizes the brilliance she tries to bury. With one bold invitation, her life opens into dazzling cities, grand stages, and emotions she never planned for. As music pulls her into a wider world, a passionate connection begins to grow, filled with intensity, wonder, and unexpected vulnerability. When melodies turn into something deeper, Amelia must decide how much of her heart she is ready to share.

When The Night Falls: A Night as Dark as Sherry

When The Night Falls: A Night as Dark as Sherry

Nureyluna

“We’re attracted to each other. The question is…” He leaned closer and I smelled the mix of his cologne with the unmistakable scent of danger. “What are we going to do about it?”

“We’re at work, Mick. We can’t…get involved.”

I was taken aback by the intensity of his stare. “Are you scared of something, Sherry?”

Sherry's new security job at billionaire Theodore Jefferson's mansion is her golden ticket to escape her old life. Until she meets Mick, her fellow bodyguard and roommate at the mansion guest house. Their connection is palpable, but admitting her feelings means risking her job—the only thing keeping her away from the danger chasing her. Will Sherry put everything on the line for a chance at true love?

Royal Legacy: The Fae Queen

Royal Legacy: The Fae Queen

Emily Goulden

Nearly two decades after a devastating war, a young fae princess steps into a realm shaped by loss, power, and unspoken expectations. Raised by a king who never planned to rule forever, she grows strong, confident, and ready to claim a future that was always whispered as her destiny. Surrounded by magic, duty, and watchful eyes, she prepares to learn the art of the crown while staying true to herself. But just as she comes into her own, fate delivers an unexpected complication that challenges everything she thought she wanted. With wit, fire, and a sharp sense of self, she navigates loyalty, attraction, and ambition in a world where nothing is ever simple—and where rising to power may require more than she ever planned.

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+

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.

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?

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.

The Commander's Daughter

The Commander's Daughter

Saphira Aelin

This novel is a contemporary adaptation of THE BETA'S DAUGHTER. — When Amy returns home from college, her world is turned upside down. She’s thrown into the world of espionage as she finds her long lost family. Leaving behind everything she knows is difficult, but she finds what she has always longed for. Her real family.

Amy unravels secrets about the Agency while uncovering her past. She must adjust to the routines of the spy world, including the Agency Ball. She hopes to meet someone special, but before she can, the ball erupts into a sea of chaos…

Jewel in the Crown - Valentine's Special

Jewel in the Crown - Valentine's Special

Ellie Sanders

Part of the Jewel in the Crown-Universe: I'm not a trophy anymore. I'm married to the warlord, my love, who is now a king. I'm his wife, the mother of his child. His queen. Everyone has arrived here for my coronation. But will the world see me as a queen? Or do they still view me as a weak trophy?

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