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Someone like Xavier

Someone like Xavier

by Ava Star

A week before she starts her last year of college, Melody has a one-night stand with a sexy stranger. She doesn’t expect to see him again, but she can’t seem to forget him and the connection they shared. So, Melody is shocked when the mysterious man turns up at her graduation, and even more shocked when she sees who he’s with. They can’t deny the chemistry and passion between them, but they also can’t be together. Will fate keep them apart forever, or can they find a way to each other?

Age Rating: 18+

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.

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+

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+

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?

His Nerd

His Nerd

by Sir Ellious

Ava Darling may be a nerd, but she can’t wait to leave high school. On a good day, her fellow students ignore her; usually, they tease her. It’s just one more year though. Then she can move on to university and a fresh start. Unfortunately, a cruel prank puts Ava dead in the sights of school bad boy Hunter Black, who comes to her with a bizarre proposal. The two couldn’t be more different, but if they team up, they might find that secretly—very secretly—they have more in common than they think!

Age Rating: 16+

My Sister's Wedding

My Sister's Wedding

by Kelsie Tate

Tatum is a ruthless billionaire who avoids his family...until his sister decides to get married. When he finds an escort to be his wedding date, he doesn’t expect to fall for her—or that meeting Piper will change his life forever.

Age Rating: 18+

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”?

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.

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+

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+

Beauty and a Billionaire

Beauty and a Billionaire

by Denise Spitznogle

Vivianne is determined to stay in New York, but financial struggles threaten to send her packing. When Liam offers her a deal too tempting to refuse, it seems like the perfect solution. But as they dive in, lines blur, and Vivianne starts to question if this arrangement will be their salvation—or their downfall. With emotions running high and stakes even higher, one thing is clear: walking away won’t be so easy.

The Grey Billionaire

The Grey Billionaire

by Rasheen Rebel

Billionaire CEO. Bad boy of Miami. Shameless Casanova. Daniel doesn’t care what he’s called as long as he gets what he wants—and what he wants is to never be tied down. Lexi, meanwhile, is a wannabe Disney princess who only wants to make a life for herself. After their disastrous first meeting, Daniel and Lexi find themselves reluctantly drawn to one another. They challenge each other in unexpected—and not wholly unpleasant—ways. But can they heal from their pasts in order to build a shared future?

Age Rating: 18+ (Child Abuse, Drug Use/Overdose)

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.

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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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