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Marked by the Alpha

Marked by the Alpha

B. E. Harmel

Leah D’Lara returns home determined to prove she’s more than the chief’s daughter. But after a reckless encounter leaves her marked by the ruthless Alpha Darius Voss, she’s bound to the one man she refuses to trust. As war closes in and a dangerous secret threatens every pack, Leah must decide whether to keep fighting the Alpha…or fight beside him. Because the bond she never wanted may be the only thing powerful enough to save them all.

Burning Secrets

Burning Secrets

Kylie Wynter

Cora and Levi are stuck in a rut—every date night feels like a fertility checklist. In a last-ditch effort to revive the spark, Cora tries out a viral kink: the Ghost Face mask. Levi mocks her. So much for that. But days later, someone does show up in the mask… and gives her the hottest encounter of her life. There's just one problem: Levi swears it wasn’t him. Now Cora’s stuck between horror and obsession. Who was behind the mask? And how did he know exactly what she craved? What starts as a spicy surprise spirals into a mystery full of secrets, lies, and maybe even betrayal.

Lilly's King

Lilly's King

Natalie Le Roux

“Who the hell are you?” Lilly demanded.

“I am Bor.” Lilly waited, but that was all the explanation she got.

“A Bor? What the hell is a Bor?”

“No, female. My name is Bor. I am a Torian.”

“Great. More aliens. Just what this planet needs.” And with that, she ran.

Earth is under attack and Lilly and her younger sister are fighting to survive. Bor is a mighty warrior king whose mission is to protect all humans, but now he only has eyes for Lilly. As their passion reaches boiling point, their newly blossoming love is put to the test. Will Bor’s duty stand in the way of love, or will he sacrifice everything for her?

True North Series Book 1: True North

True North Series Book 1: True North

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.

Irresistible Invitations

Irresistible Invitations

S. S. Sahoo

On what was supposed to be her happiest day, Juliette Swanson's world was shattered when her fiancé was killed and she was forced to marry Zachary Udolf Sullivan. Confused and terrified, she couldn't fathom why Zachary would do such a thing. But during their journey to Romania, Juliette uncovered the truth: Zachary was a mafia boss leading a double life as a business tycoon. And as they navigated a dangerous world of betrayal and secrets, Juliette found solace in Zachary's unwavering love and protection. Though she was heartbroken and shattered by the revelations of her own trusted and loved ones, she realized that Zachary was not the monster she had feared, but a man willing to do anything to keep her safe.

Age Rating: 16+

The Lost Princess

The Lost Princess

Holly Prange

He’s a wolf. A massive, fearsome wolf standing atop the ridge, his long fur whipping about him in the frenzied wind. He turns his glowing eyes to me, and I feel a shiver run down my spine.

I watch his teeth bare in a furious snarl.

I should be frightened. No, I should be terrified. But instead, a feeling of calm I haven’t experienced in years washes over me.

I stop running, my eyes glued to the wolf, now mere feet away from me.

“Hello, little mate,” says his voice in my head.

And then, with a thrill of terror, I watch the beast jump right at me, claws flashing.

When Everly is sold by her aunt to Lord Vlad Lacroix, she is forced to fight for her life in a seedy underworld of monsters thirsty for her virginal blood. Everything changes, however, the day she crosses paths with Alpha Logan. Can he save her from being sold yet again? Or is it already too late?

Age Rating: 18+

Destroying the CEO

Destroying the CEO

Kimi L. Davis

I put my life, soul, and savings into that bakery. And Brenton Maslow thinks he can just bulldoze it so he can build a fancy car park? Not if I can have a say! I’m going to make his life hell, even if he is attractive. Even if he does things to my insides I can’t imagine. No, revenge is the only way.

The Billionaire's Baby

The Billionaire's Baby

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+

Stolen by the Motorcycle Club

Stolen by the Motorcycle Club

Midika Crane

This novel is a contemporary adaptation of STOLEN BY THE ALPHA.

He suddenly lurches forward, grabs my arm, and pushes me up against the wall, one hand holding my wrists above my head. The other pushes my hips against the wall.

“Don’t play me, Phoebe! Not when I’m seriously considering either slitting your throat or ripping your clothes off,” he hisses.

His lips are so close to mine that I feel his breath dance on my skin.

He lets go of me and pushes me into my room.

“Punishment starts tomorrow,” he growls.

Phoebe is not like the other people in her town. She isn’t afraid of the cursed Vengeance MC club president who lurks in the shadows. One night, however, as she sleeps soundlessly in her bed, he kidnaps her. He drags her into a world of secrets and evil, far away from everything she’s ever known. Will President Ash turn Phoebe into a monster just like him? Or will she help him find the light once more?

Age Rating: 18+ (Kidnapping, Threat, Sexual Assault/Abuse)

Goddess Isles Series: Once a Myth

Goddess Isles Series: Once a Myth

Pepper Winters

From New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author Pepper Winters comes The Goddess Isles Series.

He bought her. He trapped her. She belongs to him.

Eleanor Grace is a naïve dreamer. Trusting and young, she believes her travel-loving boyfriend can save her when her freedom is snatched and sold. Squirrelled away to an island at dawn, delivered to a man even darkness won’t touch, she’s bound by a contract. Sullivan Sinclair is the giver of fantasies. Any wish, any desire—he is the master at quenching even the filthiest appetites. His private paradise and perfectly trained goddesses are there for one purpose: to ensure every guest is extremely well satisfied.

Sounders Hockey Book 1: Forward Defense

Sounders Hockey Book 1: Forward Defense

Jade Castle

Andromeda, the only daughter in a family of seven, makes history as the first woman drafted into the NHL, joining the Sounders. Fierce and determined, she’s ready to prove herself on the ice. But when she meets Blake, the league's top defenseman, sparks fly both on and off the rink. Blake is captivated by Meda’s skill and strength, realizing she's the one woman who could change his life forever. In a world dominated by men, Meda must navigate her groundbreaking career and the intense connection she shares with Blake. Can she have it all?

The Werewolf Chronicles

The Werewolf Chronicles

Veronica

When Bambi finds herself mated to a fearsome, blind alpha with a war-torn past, she must find a way to make him see beauty in the world again, before anger and pain consume him whole.

The Royal Series Book 1: Kidnapping the King

The Royal Series Book 1: Kidnapping the King

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?

More than Magic Book 1: Semester Aboard

More than Magic Book 1: Semester Aboard

Elizabeth Kirke

I should have packed a stake.

But how was I supposed to know a hungry vampire would hunt me? I didn’t even believe in vampires until the cruise. Not until I saw someone get pushed overboard and my world changed overnight. Now I’m learning magic from creatures I never dreamed were real. All while something from a nightmare stalks us.

If my new friends and I can’t defeat the vampire, he could kill everyone on the ship. Or worse.

But will our combined magic be enough?

Punished by the Alpha

Punished by the Alpha

B. Luna

After spending her life worrying that she’ll never find her mate, Alexia finally meets him—and is even more worried! Alpha Ranier Stone of the Southridge Pack is a killer with a reputation for brutality. He takes what he wants—and now he wants her. Worse yet, she wants him too! Will Alexia be able to calm the fury in Ranier’s heart? Will she be able to save him from himself?

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