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Practice, Not Perfect

Practice, Not Perfect

by Jane Anne

Kate’s got two weeks to fake being a hockey superfan—and she’s already skating on thin ice. When her harmless crush on star player Grady spirals into a big, fat lie, she turns to his rival, the grumpy and irresistible Carver Reed, for help. Their deal? Pretend to date and save his rep while she learns the rules of the game. Easy… right? But between late-night practices, sharp banter, and one too many “accidental” touches, the line between fake and real starts to blur fast. With secrets, sparks, and power plays flying, Kate’s about to learn that the hardest part of hockey isn’t the ice—it’s keeping her heart from slipping.

Beta Xavier Costa

Beta Xavier Costa

by Amina Hazim

“What is this?” Eleanor whispered, her voice trembling as she gazed up at Xavier, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

“Can’t you see? It’s a mating contract agreement,” Xavier replied, his tone devoid of warmth as he looked at her—the woman destined to share his life. Eleanor felt a wave of anxiety wash over her, as if the walls were closing in, amplifying the weight of the moment.

Eleanor never expected to be bound by a six-month mating contract, especially not with Xavier, a man she’s only just met. After losing her mother, she’d held on to the hope that love would find her again, but now she’s facing a forced union with a man whose past is shrouded in mystery and pain. The contract is meant to be temporary, but as Eleanor and Xavier are thrust together, the walls between them grow, and the intensity of their bond is tested. Will they learn to love each other, or will the weight of secrets and unresolved trauma tear them apart?

The Harlowe Island Series: Falling for the Plumber

The Harlowe Island Series: Falling for the Plumber

by S. L. Adams

Levi is dreading his trip home for Christmas on his family’s private island in Canada. When his best friend's sister is fired and humiliated in the media, he invites her to accompany him as his fake girlfriend. It’s a good deal: the media won’t bother Milly at the remote island, and Levi’s sisters have to give him a break from setting him up with a local girl. They quickly find that there are complications to their charade. Levi’s family is pressuring him to stay permanently, and he knows he shouldn’t get involved with Milly anyway. But there’s an attraction there.

Will they give in to the sparks, despite Milly’s imminent departure looming?

The Carrero Series 1: The Carrero Effect

The Carrero Series 1: The Carrero Effect

by L. T. Marshall

Emma Anderson has everything in her life worked out. She has a perfect job in a Manhattan empire, allowing her to live a quiet, organized, and safe existence—a necessity after a childhood filled with abuse. She’s worked hard to get where she is, and she’s just landed an amazing promotion. There’s just one problem: the promotion comes with a boss that could derail everything she thought she needed in her life. Jake Carrero, billionaire playboy. He’s everything she’s not—compulsive, dominant, and confident, with a laidback attitude to sex and dating. As their lives become more and more intertwined, the lines blur and the careful walls Emma has built begin to crumble.

Age Rating: 18+

His Nerd

His Nerd

by Sir Ellious

“So, what do you say, will you be my fake girlfriend?”

I think about it before asking the one question that’s been on my mind.

“What’s in it for you?”

His gaze intensifies as he leans closer to me. His dazzling eyes are captivated. He puts his mouth right next to my ear, I can feel his hot breath and it’s making parts of my body tingle.

“You will be mine” his voice is so soft yet holds a command in it and I gasp at his words. “No one says no to me, princess. And you are no exception.”

Age Rating: 16+

Someone like Xavier

Someone like Xavier

by Ava Star

Melody’s life takes a wild turn when she catches her boyfriend cheating and decides to spice things up with a one-night stand—only to discover that her mystery man, Xavier, is her sister’s new boyfriend. 😬 Awkward doesn’t even begin to cover it! Fast forward to college, and despite trying to keep things cool (with a little help from her gay best friend, Dan), Melody can’t get Xavier out of her head—or her life.

What starts as a tangled web of secrets, forbidden encounters, and family drama explodes into an intense, passionate romance that’s impossible to ignore. But with a past that won’t stay buried and a future full of challenges, can Melody and Xavier find their happily ever after?

Get ready for a rollercoaster of love, lies, and second chances that’ll leave you breathless. 🥂💋

All For Show

All For Show

by J.B.

Annalise Miller never imagined her boss would propose—especially not like this. As the executive assistant to one of New York’s most powerful men, she’s spent years keeping his life in order. Now, he wants her to be his wife. No love, just convenience. A partnership of power and luxury. But as their engagement unfolds, Annalise starts to see cracks in the perfect billionaire façade. His past is darker than she expected, and the closer she gets, the harder it is to ignore. Can she marry a man who doesn’t believe in love, or will his secrets send her running before she ever says “I do”?

My Billionaire Sugar Daddy

My Billionaire Sugar Daddy

by A. L. Smith

“I get what I want, and right now…I want you.”

My body was under his complete control. Beautifully battered and feverishly faint...

Kiana's life unravels after she loses her scholarship, leaving her dreams and freedom hanging by a thread. Feeling trapped, she finds a glimmer of hope in Chase Winters, a charismatic man who offers her a way out: to become his 'stand-in' girlfriend.

This new role introduces her to a world of freedom while forcing her to confront the traumas of her past. While enjoying her new life, she fears her old demons may reemerge, threatening her newfound stability.

Kiana must decide if she can navigate this unconventional arrangement with one of the sought-after bachelors, raising questions about potential complications.

The Secrets of Sin

The Secrets of Sin

by E. J. Lace

So you want to know the secrets of sin?

Mari. Marcella. Kitten. The dirty Angel of Sin… I grab the shaft of my cock as she struts into the room, white dress clinging to her curves. Her hand drifts along my shoulders, down my back, red nails tearing at my hot skin. “You’re so big,” she moans, “Please, give it to me, Beasty.”

Enter if you dare…

Age Rating: 18+

Blame It on Paris

Blame It on Paris

by Aimee Ginger

Anelise Morgan was trying to break free from the sheltered life that her parents had raised her in. She was in college spreading her wings, growing and becoming her own person. She was even lucky enough to find a best friend and surrogate family to help guide her and love her. She felt like the world was just waiting for her to experience it. Michael Whitlock was desperate for help with his son. So when his neighbors offered their daughter as an option, he jumped on the idea. He had no idea what was in store for him when he saw her the first time. She was nothing like pictures at her parent’s home and he was awestruck by the sight before him. All he knew was that his heart had never beat the way it had been since he laid eyes on her.

Age Rating: 18+

Jupiter's MC Book 1: Ghost

Jupiter's MC Book 1: Ghost

by A. J. Green

How does one hide their feelings? Ghost, the vice president of the Jupiter MC, is bound by duty and family, while Clarissa, the sister of a member, is forced to live in the life her brother chose. When these two very different people meet, hidden feelings are forced to reveal themselves, and challenges have to be overcome.

Will Ghost and Clarissa be able to beat their differences and make things work? This is a story of love and conflict, exploring whether two hearts from contrasting worlds can find common ground and be together.

Playing Pretend

Playing Pretend

by R S Burton

Grace Reynolds has been playboy Brennan Wolf’s PA for the last three years. After a brief one-sided crush, Grace has spent the better part of her time shaking off his overzealous one-night stands and helping him dodge calls from his family. After losing her mother, she decides she’s had enough of managing Brennan’s private life. She hands in her notice, which somehow ends with her agreeing to be Brennan’s fake fiancée at his sister’s wedding. She just has to get through the weekend and she’ll be free. Only life never goes exactly as planned, and as the line between fake and real gets blurred, who is fooling who?

Age Rating: 18+

The Arranged Marriage

The Arranged Marriage

by Tania Shava

Julia is twenty-two when she is forced to marry the thirty-four-year-old Alexander to save her parent's business and legacy. She is determined to make it work, but Alexander does not want anything to do with her. He has a girlfriend and can’t help but to blame Julia for the whole marriage.

For him, it’s all strictly business. But their ideologies are about to clash.

Rooming With The CEO

Rooming With The CEO

by Brittany Carter

When Lilly’s art gallery closes during the recession, she’s grateful to stay at her brother’s seaside rental—until she finds out she’s sharing the place with Luther Whittington, her brother’s incredibly handsome, incredibly famous best friend. Luther’s hiding from the media, and what starts as irritation quickly turns into undeniable attraction. Things really heat up when Lilly is offered a contract to “fake date” Luther, plunging them into a whirlwind of mixed signals, hidden feelings, and sparks that refuse to stay buried. Will their fake romance turn into something real, or will the truth be too much for either to handle?

The Ecstasy Of Faking It

The Ecstasy Of Faking It

by Idah Zangata

Emily’s perfect world shatters when the love of her life, Charles, suddenly breaks up with her. Hurt and furious, she decides to hit back the only way she can—by fake dating the one guy Charles can’t stand: Adrian Mackey. He’s the school’s ultimate troublemaker—skips class, starts fights, and couldn’t care less what anyone thinks. At first, it’s just revenge. For Adrian, it’s a chance to mess with his rival. But the longer their act goes on, the more real it starts to feel. Between rumors, stolen glances, and unexpected sparks, Emily and Adrian might be faking their relationship… but their hearts aren’t playing along.

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Fake Dating Books

Fake Dating Books start with practical arrangements where two people agree to pretend they're together for mutual benefit. Maybe she needs a date to her ex's wedding or he needs to convince his family he's settled down. The fake relationship creates natural tension as characters navigate public displays of affection while trying to keep their hearts out of it. Chemistry builds through stolen glances and accidental touches that feel too real to ignore. When the charade ends, both must decide if what they built was worth making permanent. Find your next favorite story where pretend love becomes the real deal.... 

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