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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+

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+

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?

Someone like Xavier

Someone like Xavier

by Ava Star

After a bitter breakup, getting laid by a stranger seems like the best idea before I return for my senior year of college. The night–two nights really–are magical. Sexual. Everything I needed and more.

But we part as strangers, never to meet again until we bump into each other at my graduation. He’s dating my fucking sister!

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 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?

His Nerd

His Nerd

by Sir Ellious

Ava's high school life is a total disaster until Hunter Black, one of the school's "Three Musketeers," makes a wild proposal: be his fake girlfriend to dodge bullies. 😏 High stakes and hidden motives make this deal way spicier than she expected.

As they navigate pranks, parties, and perilous secrets, Ava discovers Hunter's protective side and a sizzling attraction. But with a gang leader targeting her and a queen bee stirring trouble, their fake romance is anything but smooth.

Will this fauxmance turn into the real deal?

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+

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.

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.

FGI 4: The Prince of the Deep

FGI 4: The Prince of the Deep

by F. R. Black

Betrayed by her lover and left for dead in a cold alley, her fate is sealed—or so it seems until a mysterious stranger offers her a second chance. With a contract signed in blood and desperation, Camila awakens to a new reality far from the Earth she knows. Now, she's a pawn in a cosmic game, employed by the enigmatic Fairy Godmother Inc. Will Camila find her happily-ever-after, or will the game of hearts claim her once more?

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+

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?

Journey's End

Journey's End

by S. L. Adams

Stella's been in love with Nate since she was a little girl. But being five years older than her meant that Nate only saw her as a little sister, even when they both grew up and sadly apart. Now he’s back in town, and this time, he wants her…but not for the reason she thinks! They say the truth will set you free, but when it comes to winning some serious cash, who can you really trust?

Age Rating: 18+

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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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