by Annie Whipple
"I can't think when you touch me," she whispered, fighting the intoxicating pull of his presence.
"You are mine," he said, eyes flashing with primal intensity. "And I am yours. Forever."
The last thing Belle expected on her flight to Paris was to get kidnapped. Grayson was unlike any man she'd ever met--magnetic and devastatingly handsome, his touch sent sparks racing along her skin. But there was something odd about him. The way his men treated him like royalty, his inhuman speed and strength, the way those piercing green eyes would sometimes flash to an unnatural and haunting pure black.
Belle is dragged deeper and deeper into a hidden world full of mystery and danger. Will she be able to escape her captor before she's swallowed whole? Does she even want to?
Age Rating: 18+
by Jen Cooper
Nikolai. Braxton. Derik. Three alphas who have pledged to protect the humans in their territory. All they ask in return is one night with the virgins of the villages, one night to take them under the blood moon and complete the ritual. This year is Lorelai’s turn. A winter born, cursed—or blessed—with powers rarely seen, Lorelai has been shunned by the other villagers her whole life. Once she’s taken to the wolves’ mansion, she takes matters into her own hands. After all, what if one night just isn’t enough?
Age Rating: 18+
by F. R. Black
Fairy Godmother Inc: a secretive organization keeping the forces of good and evil in balance with true love’s first kiss.
Charlie, a disparaged Broadway star, finds herself stranded on the side of the road, in the sweltering southern heat, when a mysterious gentleman gives her an offer she can't refuse. Fresh off a break up, she dives right into a top secret mission with a new identity to match. She’s given one instruction: no matter what, Julius, the sexy commander of the sky colonies, cannot discover what she’s doing. Will she succeed in keeping her secret, or will she give in under his icy blue gaze?
by B. Shock
Ready for a wild ride? Meet Alita Asmora, guilty of murder (or is she?) and exiled to the deadly planet Xanadis. 🌿 Alone in an alien jungle, she’s saved by the brooding, mysterious Azriel with glowing eyes. Talk about hot and dangerous! 🔥
Together, they dodge deadly creatures and hostile natives, forming a steamy bond that sizzles in the alien wilderness. But when Alita’s past catches up and she’s kidnapped, Azriel must go full hero mode. Can their fiery connection survive the chaos of Xanadis?
Dive into this thrilling, sexy adventure. Will love conquer all in this cosmic jungle? 🌌💫
by Nathalie Hooker
A Galatea global smash hit, translated into 12 languages
Aurora's life is anything but ordinary. Forced to work as a maid in the Alpha’s mansion, she never imagined her fate would be tied to the powerful and distant Alpha Wolfgang. When she discovers he’s her destined mate, what should have been a dream quickly becomes a nightmare. Rejected and humiliated, Aurora finds herself in a dangerous world where love is a battle and survival is uncertain.
As tensions rise, secrets unravel, and Aurora’s true strength is tested, she must decide whether to fight for a place in the pack or forge her own path. Hated by My Mate is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and resilience that will keep you hooked from the first page.
by N. K. Corbett
300,000 readers can't be wrong! Debut novel Chasing Kiarra is a Galatea Reader Favorite
Kiarra has always been on the move, never staying in one place long enough to put down roots—until she steps off a train into a small town that changes everything. A chance encounter at Sam’s Bar lands her a job, but it’s the brooding and magnetic Aidan who really catches her off guard.
As sparks fly and tensions rise, Kiarra discovers there’s more to this town—and to Aidan—than meets the eye. When her past collides with his supernatural world, Kiarra must decide whether to keep running or embrace a destiny she never saw coming.
Chasing Kiarra is a thrilling romance that blends love, danger, and the discovery of true power
by E. A. Baker
Jamie is an international mastermind and professional thief masquerading as a small-town tattoo artist. Rogue is the bad-boy leader of a local motorcycle club who looks like sex on a stick. The sizzle between them is instant and explosive.
Luckily, the two have one thing in common—both have sworn off relationships for life. But after Jamie takes a bullet for Rogue’s daughter, Angel, can Rogue keep seeing her as nothing more than addictive fling? Or will Jamie’s secrets and dark memories tear them apart?
by C. M. Jines
Ethan is living the dream as a star basketball player. But behind the glitz and glam lies a desire for something more. Meanwhile, Molly’s life is far less glamorous. She has put her dreams on hold to take care of her sick mother and does whatever it takes to earn some cash, even if that includes being a stripper. Their worlds intertwine unexpectedly, sparking a special bond. Will they give love a chance before life gets in the way?
Age Rating: 18+
by Elle Chipp
Emma is the daughter of a beta and head of the kitchens in the Silver Dawn Pack. She’s been hoping for five years that she will meet her mate, but when she finally does, he is not what she expected. Orion is the notorious alpha of the Blood Moon Pack, known for taking over packs with a wave of his hand, his brutal temper, and a complete lack of mercy. He takes whatever he wants, and Emma is no exception. But to his surprise, Emma tries to reject him. Infuriated by her audacity, Orion gives her a choice: either Emma joins his pack as his mate or he takes over the Silver Dawn pack—by force.
Age Rating: 18+
by Michelle Torlot
From the author of Choose Me or Lose Me.
After the Wolf Wars, the werewolves and humans agreed to an uneasy truce and divided the world among themselves. Werewolves took the forests and plains, and humans took the cities and towns. Humanity was further segregated into Workers and Elites. Now, food is scarce and the Workers are starving, which is how twelve-year-old Worker Ellie winds up hungry and stranded in werewolf territory. Are werewolves really the fearsome beasts she’s been warned about, or have the Elites been hiding the truth?
Age Rating: 18+
by Skylar Greene
“Who are you?” His deep voice sent a shiver down my spine.
“I… um, I’m Jade,” I looked away. Why did this guy have such an effect on me?
He put his thumb under my chin and turned me to look into his eyes.
I felt an eruption inside of me.
He smirked, satisfied.
“Mine. Mate.”
Jade is forced to go on the run after an attack by her psychotic ex-boyfriend. But when she winds up in a strange town that locks its doors at the full moon, she starts feeling a strange pull toward the mysterious and sexy Darren Wolf. But when Jade discovers the truth that Darren is actually a werewolf and her fated mate, will she be terrified and run for the hills? Or will the new alpha and luna overcome the darkness that surrounds them?
Age Rating: 18+
by Danni D
Her: A twenty-year-old werewolf, who has been chained to a table and tortured for years. Just as she’s about to get her revenge, the building explodes.
Him: The Alpha King of his pack, who is about to find her unconscious body in the wreckage and save her life.
As the light fades out, all I see are the stars sparkling above me. Suddenly, a pair of dazzling eyes cuts across my view, pulling me close as my senses dissipate. I hear his strong voice call to me as my vision goes dark…
"I know the pain you're in. But I promise you, you're safe. We can help each other through this."
Age Rating: 18+ (Torture, Extreme Violence/Gore)
by Breeanna Belcher
I feel his hand circle my hips, pulling me into him.
I feel sparks when he touches me. My body turns to fire. It feels so damn good.
He tilts my head up so I am looking at him.
He gazes deep into my eyes.
“You bow to no one,” he instructs.
His voice sounds like heaven, and my thoughts begin to race.
“Ladies and wolves!” he announces to the crowd. “Your Queen Luna!”
AsaLyn about to turn two-hundred years old, which means this is the last year she can find her fated mate. When she receives a letter from the Lycan King inviting her to the royal mating ceremony in Australia, she wonders if the Moon Goddess has finally answered her prayers. Will she find the one? Or will the king’s grudges against her father get in the way?
Age Rating: 18+
by Zainab Sambo
“What are you willing to do to get what you want, Ms. Hart?”
I looked up at him, those stormy grey eyes devoid of emotion. My heart pounded in my chest, my throat dry with fear. He was offering me everything I needed so desperately. But what would it cost me?
“I won’t ask again.”
I closed my eyes and signed away my soul to the most dangerous man in England.
“Anything.”
Mason Campbell is cold, hard, and unapologetic. He’s envied by men and wanted by women. Lauren Hart has just landed a job as his assistant and is constantly on the receiving end of his hatred. Unfortunately, Mason doesn’t have eyes for anyone but Lauren and is about to make her an offer she can’t refuse.
Age Rating: 18+
by L. S. Patel
“You can run, little mate, but I’ll always find you,” a deep voice echoed, sending my wolf into a whirlwind of emotions.
He had said it, the word that I had been dreading.
“Mate.”
My mate was the king.
Nineteen-year-old werewolf Aarya is fresh off a break-up when she receives an invitation to The Lycan Royal Ball. The moment King Dimitri Adonis spots her in the crowd, sparks fly. Suddenly, they become entangled in a whirlpool of passion, danger, and jealousy. Can Aarya become a great queen? Or will the secrets harbored by the royal court poison the throne?
Age Rating: 18+
Kidnapping Romance Books explore the complex dynamics that emerge when one character is taken against their will but gradually discovers unexpected connection. The captor often has compelling motivations that complicate the moral landscape, while the captive finds strength and agency even in difficult circumstances. The romance develops slowly as fear transforms into understanding, then genuine attraction. Dive into the selection below where dangerous situations lead to surprising emotional revelations....
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