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FGI 5: The Master of Metal

FGI 5: The Master of Metal

by F. R. Black

Things are not going well at Fairy Godmother Inc. The workplace harassment, stealing of personal and very intimate objects (someone's underwear!!!), the general disregard and hatred for each other… Every day it seems like it’s getting worse. Zoya Romanova has had enough and she doesn’t care who she takes down with her—not even that pretty-boy boss of hers, Pierce.

What Happened to Erin?

What Happened to Erin?

by Mbali Mgoqi

Six childhood friends enter the woods, but only five come out. The disappearance of Erin Lockwood is shrouded in mystery and casts a dark pall over the once-safe small town of Braidwood. The only ones who know the truth are shackled to oaths. They cannot break the two laws. For seven years, the horror of what they saw and what they caused wrenched them apart. They tried to live normal lives, tried to forget. But the sins of their past have caught up to them. The group is forced to reunite after one of them vanishes without a trace in the same place that Erin was lost: in the woods. It’s not a coincidence. It’s a summons.

Age Rating: 18+

Then You Look At Me

Then You Look At Me

by Tiffanyluvss

Him: The seemingly good guy with hidden layers.

Her: The rebel, but there’s more than what meets the eye.

After Rainey is forced to run from her past, she transfers to Crosshill High in the hope of a fresh start. An awkward exchange with Ansel begins a thrilling love story of two teens who find comfort in each other. Can they build enough trust to overcome their secrets and scars?

Age Rating: 18+ (Assault, Attempted Rape, Cheating, Child Abuse, Depression, Domestic Violence, Drug Use/Overdose, Extreme Violence/Gore, Human Trafficking, Offscreen Rape, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Stalker, Statutory Rape, Torture, Violent Death)

When Darkness Calls

When Darkness Calls

by Elizabeth Gordon

Dharma is the newest resident of a house with a mysterious history. Not only is it the real-life setting of her mother's favorite horror novel, but it is also the site of a brutal massacre.

Previously, Dharma hadn't believed in ghosts, but her new home is determined to convince her otherwise.

Captured by the Mafia King

Captured by the Mafia King

by Tania Shava

Axel is known for being cold, calculating and ruthless. It’s how he became one of the most feared gangsters of his city. He takes what he wants, when he wants...but when young Talia accidentally steals his heart, Axel does everything to track her down. What will he say when he sees her years later?

Age Rating: 18+

Undercover at the MC

Undercover at the MC

by M. Wolf

Vanessa, tasked with going undercover at a local motorcycle club suspected of illegal activities, finds herself drawn into a gritty, complex world she never expected. Her mission is clear: gain trust, gather evidence, and report back. But as she becomes part of this tight-knit, chaotic group, reality begins to blur, and her loyalties waver. Caught between duty and the magnetic pull of a certain grumpy giant with steely gray eyes, Vanessa faces an impossible dilemma. When everyone around her has secrets and betrayal feels inevitable, Vanessa must decide if the truth is worth the cost—or if her heart will lead her down a different path.

SEALs Love Curves Book 1: Freedom

SEALs Love Curves Book 1: Freedom

by Mary E Thompson

Badass. Kickass. Sometimes just ass. All words that define former SEAL, Archer Ford. Former because an error he made sent his friend and teammate home to his pregnant wife in a body bag. Lily Scott doesn’t know her best friend’s estranged brother. He’s always been a mystery to her. But when her best friend disappears, she has no choice but to call Archer for help. Archer can barely trust his instincts let alone his desire for the beautiful, curvy woman he finds in his brother’s bed. She assures him they’re just friends, but he doesn’t know how anyone could resist her. Archer definitely isn’t strong enough. The rest of his team shows up to help search for Archer’s brother and everyone becomes a suspect, including Lily. Trust is questioned and broken. And freedom is guaranteed to no one.

Coming Home To A Place I've Never Been

Coming Home To A Place I've Never Been

by P. Gibbs

What do you do when the person you trusted most in the world has been keeping a life-altering secret from you since you were born? Maggie and her mom forged an unbreakable bond over years of facing the world alone. After her mom’s sudden death, Maggie receives a call from a total stranger who claims to be the executor of her will. A series of unexpected discoveries send Maggie on a journey through her past while she navigates dangers in the present with the help of newfound friends in a small town that feels like home.

Age Rating: 16+

A Patisserie Mystery 1: Macaron Murder

A Patisserie Mystery 1: Macaron Murder

by Harper Lin

From 3x USA TODAY Bestselling Author Harper Lin: The first book in the culinary mystery series that takes you on a tour of Paris! Includes 5 Special French Macaron Recipes.

French native Clémence Damour returns to Paris to run the family patisserie, a famous franchise known for their delectable gourmet pastries and sweets in Paris and around the world. To get off on the right foot with la gardienne, the caretaker of her apartment building, Clémence gives her a box of their luxury macarons. The next morning however, the half-eaten box of macarons is found near la gardienne's dead body.

An incompetent inspector accuses Clémence of being the killer, which prompts her to clear her name and solve the case herself. If you like light-hearted cozy mysteries with recipes by Joanne Fluke or Jessica Beck, you'll enjoy The Patisserie Mysteries. Join Clémence and her friends as they solve murder cases, bake macarons and other treats, and fall in love in The City of Lights.

Macaron Murder is the first book in this new culinary cozy mystery series set in France, featuring delicious recipes of French pastries and desserts.

Sleeping With a Ghost

Sleeping With a Ghost

by J. A. White

Debut author Chelsea Payton finds herself entangled in a tale of mystery when she inherits a house shrouded in a haunting history. Eager to escape the disappointment of her cheating ex, Chelsea seizes the opportunity and moves into her late great-aunt’s property, ready to embrace a fresh start. The walls of Chelsea’s new home reverberate with echoes of the past, and a chance encounter with a sexy yet familiar man sends ripples through her world, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Lynn and Zoey, Chelsea’s best friends, refuse to stand by as their concern for their friend grows. They embark on a mission to uncover the truth, determined to save Chelsea from the grip of the house’s inexplicable, intoxicating allure.

Age Rating: 18+

En Emma Wild Mystery: Killer Christmas

En Emma Wild Mystery: Killer Christmas

by Harper Lin

From 3x USA TODAY Bestselling Author Harper Lin: The 1st novella in The 4-book Emma Wild Holiday Mystery Series. Includes Holiday Drink Recipes!

After breaking up with hunky movie star Nick Doyle, superstar singer Emma Wild returns to her hometown for Christmas to get away from it all. In Hartfield, a small town in Ontario, Canada, she gets caught up in a murder case after a fan's drink is poisoned at the Chocoholic Cafe, owned by Emma's sister Mirabelle.

Who is the killer and was the drink originally intended for Emma? To add to the chaos, Sterling Matthews is the detective on the case. He'd shattered her heart nine years ago and inspired all her hit singles, but now they must work together to find the murderer before the murderer finds Emma.

I Don't Belong Here

I Don't Belong Here

by Tayla Grossberg

I can see ghosts, but my sister doesn't believe me, and my parents won't listen. The only ones I can talk to are my Grandmother May and my dog, Amore...until Dimitri. He's tall and beautiful, but beyond that, he's the kind of understanding friend I never thought I'd have. I can confide in him—I can trust him with anything. But Dimitri has secrets of his own, and some secrets are meant to come out...no matter what.

Age Rating: 16+

Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, A Corpse

Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, A Corpse

by Harper Lin

From 3x USA TODAY Bestselling Cozy Mystery Author Harper Lin: a dessert cozy mystery series with recipes!

Francesca Amaro moves back to her hometown of Cape Bay, Massachusetts, and takes over the family business, Antonia’s Italian Café. She spends her days making delicious artisan cappuccinos until she stumbles upon her neighbor’s dead body. When the police discover Mr. Cardosi was poisoned, Francesca becomes a suspect. The victim’s son, Matty, happens to be Francesca’s old high school friend. Together, they uncover the secrets of the locals in order to find the killer in their idyllic beach town.

Includes two special cupcake recipes!

Crime & Passion 1: The Code Enforcer

Crime & Passion 1: The Code Enforcer

by Valerie J. Clarizio

He’s a Marine hiding his career-ending injury. She’s a Police Investigator hardened by her past. Can these two overcome their painful pasts—and a murder investigation—to find happiness together?

Having been made the laughing stock of her hometown by her cheating ex-fiancé, Investigator Markie Pearson has sworn off overly-confident, good-looking men. When Bryce Hawk strolls into town, Markie quickly realizes he's the classic example of a man she needs to keep at a distance. Ex-Marine Bryce Hawk moves to small-town Wisconsin after his military career-ending injury. All he wants to do is hide in his mundane job as the city's code enforcer while he sorts out his life. What Bryce doesn't account for is Markie, that emerald eyed beauty, walking through his office door on day one. Too bad it's too, late. Women are not in his plans, nor will they ever be...especially Markie, the one who gets his dormant juices flowing while irritating him at the same time. When the municipal code violators that Bryce is investigating are murdered, Bryce becomes Markie's number one suspect. Or, is he another target? Is she? Will this damaged cop and wounded vet overcome their inner demons in order to work together to escape the claws of death and perhaps find love in the process?

Enter Black

Enter Black

by D.P. Mendes-Kelly

Roberta walked away from the force, but the detective in her never left. When a local girl vanishes and a diary full of secrets turns up, Roberta can’t stay on the sidelines. She starts digging—and that’s when things get strange. A stranger shows up with answers he shouldn't have. The deeper she goes, the more reality starts to twist, and the lines between what’s real and what isn’t begin to blur. Now, it’s not just about solving the case—it’s about staying grounded in a world that seems ready to unravel. Time’s running out, and if Roberta doesn't get to the truth, they might all be lost to the dark.

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