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Falling for a Cowboy

Falling for a Cowboy

by Jeni Rae D

Five years ago, my wife left my two-year-old son and me in the middle of the night, breaking my heart. After that, I vowed to friends and family that I’d never fall in love again. I would only focus on raising my autistic son and working on my horse ranch. That was until Josie moved to my town, changing my life forever. Being stubborn, I did everything I could not to let my ticker control me and my thinking process. But then I saw Josie daily at the diner she worked at, and I became jealous whenever Jack, the town’s wannabe cowboy, tried to strike up a relationship with her. Then, one night, my life forever changed when I allowed a door to open and gave Josie something I said I’d never give—my ticker.

Age Rating: 18+

The Alpha's Fated Mate

The Alpha's Fated Mate

by A. Oliver

Laura is a young woman about to turn 18 and start her journey as a werewolf. She’s dreaming of traveling the world and attending university while having a great time. She doesn’t have any plans to find a mate - until a newly appointed alpha, Jett, enters the picture.

Jett is stubborn, a playboy, and he likes to party hard. He’s not very popular among the other packs, and when visiting his best friend’s pack mainly to stir trouble, he finds out there’s more in store for him than he ever knew…

What’s going to happen when these worlds collide?

Now You See Me, Now You Don't!

Now You See Me, Now You Don't!

by Mel C. Clair

In high school, Celeste fell face-first into the crotch of the hottest guy in school, also her longtime crush. And she became the laughingstock. Now, several years later, she runs into him again, as a successful marketing director. Will love rise against the constant embarrassment and humiliation she suffered because of him?

The Royal Series Book 1: Kidnapping the King

The Royal Series Book 1: Kidnapping the King

by Rebekah Halt

By day, Emilia plays the part of a refined lady. By night, she becomes the Red Bandit—a masked thief who robs the rich to aid the poor. But jewels aren’t enough. She’s driven by revenge, and her boldest target is the King himself. Her plan is simple: seduce him, relish every dangerous touch… then strike. Yet when her trap falters and she slips from his grasp, the game changes. The King vows to hunt her down, but Emilia has no intention of running forever—she’s ready to hunt him right back. Caught in a deadly chase charged with heat and betrayal, one question remains: will desire ruin her revenge, or sharpen it?

True North Series Book 1: True North

True North Series Book 1: True North

by Vivienne Wren

When Serin stumbles into the realm of Ardanis, nothing feels safe—and nothing feels simple. Her brother’s life is slipping away, yet her path keeps colliding with a cold Crown Prince who stirs more fire than she dares admit. Ardanis hums with secrets, every step shadowed by riddles and half-truths, and the longer she searches for a way home, the deeper she’s drawn into its tangled web. Trust runs thin. Desire runs dangerous. And every choice carries a cost she might not be ready to pay.

FGI 4: The Prince of the Deep

FGI 4: The Prince of the Deep

by F. R. Black

Camila is no stranger to blood and betrayal. Her father being Brazil’s biggest drug lord meant she had the finest things money could buy—until he was murdered, at least. But by that point she didn’t really need him; he’d taught her all she needed to know…except about falling in love. Now she’s bleeding to death in a pool of her own blood and there’s a strange man promising to save her life if she signs a contract with Fairy Godmother Inc.…

The Carrero Contract 1: Selling Your Soul

The Carrero Contract 1: Selling Your Soul

by L. T. Marshall

Camilla Walters thought her luck had run out when she was cornered by drug runners she couldn’t pay. But fate intervened in the form of Alexi Carrero, head of the powerful Carrero family. Alexi’s rescue wasn’t without strings—Camilla had to make a deal with the devil to save her life. Thrust into his dangerous world, Camilla finds herself battling her emotions as she’s drawn deeper into Alexi’s web of control, danger, and irresistible charm. This isn’t a love story full of hearts and roses; it’s a tale of survival, power plays, and forbidden attraction. Let the games begin.

Wait For Me

Wait For Me

by Melissa Nicole

Kyra's life is a cycle of despair, trapped in the aftermath of her family's brutal murder and the torment of an abusive foster home. Just when all hope seems lost, her world collides with Chance, a hot-headed and mysterious biker. Drawn together by an electric connection, their relationship oscillates between passionate intensity and emotional withdrawal. Chance’s fierce protectiveness becomes Kyra's anchor, pulling her toward healing amidst the chaos. Wait For Me is a gripping tale of trauma, resilience, and an exhilarating, dangerous love that reminds us hope can bloom even in the darkest moments.

The Billionaire Beach Boy

The Billionaire Beach Boy

by Mandie Steyl

Skye doesn't have it easy in her final year of high school in Miami. Tormented by an abusive father at home and teased by the popular kids in school, her outspoken nature often gets her in trouble, and the guys can't seem to keep their eyes off her. Caught between the irresistibly sexy billionaire bad boy Draque, the mysterious Evan, and flirty Marcus, high school romance turns out to be the least of her worries when she gets pulled into a conspiracy of sex, lies and corruption, headed by ultra-rich shapeshifters of all kinds. To find her destiny and fight for what's right, Skye will have to embrace her own beast.

The Billionaire's Baby

The Billionaire's Baby

by Kimi L. Davis

I slapped Gideon Maslow across the face. World-renowned billionaire entrepreneur. A man so rich and powerful he was practically royalty. And somehow, impossibly, my husband.

My eyes went wide, heart pounding in my throat as he grabbed my wrist. He stepped closer to me and pressed his lips against mine.

“I love this side of you, this angry, vicious side. And I think I’ll piss you off more often because I thoroughly enjoy seeing those green eyes blazing with fire.”

When Alice’s little brother falls ill, she finds herself in desperate need of money. Gideon Maslow offers her an insane deal: become his wife for a year, provide him an heir, and receive one million dollars. Can such a union have a happily-ever-after, or is it doomed to fail?

Age Rating: 18+

Alexei: A Russian Mafia Story

Alexei: A Russian Mafia Story

by 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.

Theirs Series 1: Becoming Theirs

Theirs Series 1: Becoming Theirs

by Meghann Crane

Austen lands a job at a top firm that offers more than just health benefits. Her new bosses are hard-headed, hot, and very interested in her. Can she juggle a relationship with them both and keep her job?

Her Danger, His Heaven

Her Danger, His Heaven

by K. L. Harr

Mave's life takes a dramatic turn when she lands a job at a diner under the protection of a local gang, the Lions. Navigating her new role, she encounters Jason, a powerful and enigmatic figure within the gang. As Mave gets drawn deeper into the gang's world, she must balance her growing attraction to Jason with the dangers that surround them. With her best friend Alice by her side, Mave faces a series of challenges that test her courage and resilience, all while uncovering secrets that could change everything.

Fayre

Fayre

by Nicole Riddley

Do you love the world of Gideon and Trapping Quincy? Then don’t miss out on a new chapter in that universe with an all-new cast of magical characters, sinister evil, and realm-shattering secrets.

Melissa Crawford thinks she’s just a regular teenage girl—boy problems, a stupid amount of homework, and plenty of unbridled teen angst. But Melissa couldn’t be more wrong…turns out she isn’t even human! And if she thought regular human life was hard, wait until she finds out she’s destined to be the mate of a Fae Prince.

Age Rating: 16+

The Werewolf King Series

The Werewolf King Series

by Elle Chipp

Darius’ little sister is getting married, and no expense has been spared for the pack’s little princess. The husband-to-be is a walking red flag, and the bride is running up a small fortune in wedding bills. Rory was just supposed to be the wedding planner for this crazy affair, so why was her bride’s older brother suddenly calling her mate? She wants out, but it would seem fate has other plans.

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Onscreen Rape, Sexual Assault/Abuse)

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