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The Irish Syndicate Book 1: Our Wicked Cravings

The Irish Syndicate Book 1: Our Wicked Cravings

M. L. Smith

"You have always been mine.”

Mina never expected to see her stepbrother again—let alone like this. But when she steps into a secretive club, she walks straight into the arms of the one man who's been watching from the shadows… and waiting to make her his. Ronan, the ruthless head of Boston’s crime syndicate, doesn’t just want her—he owns her now. Years of silent obsession have built to this moment, and he won’t let anything—or anyone—stand between them. As enemies circle and the syndicate teeters on the edge, one thing’s clear: he’s not letting her go, no matter how dark things get.

Stockholm Syndrome

Stockholm Syndrome

Vivienne Wren

“You’re looking for good in a bad man. That’s a dangerous thing to do.”

Zara is trapped, tied, and desperate to escape. The men holding her are ruthless, but it’s their leader who unsettles her most. He’s sharp, cold, unreadable—and the only one she can’t look away from. Every stolen glance chips at her resolve, every dangerous word pulls her deeper into the storm. She knows it’s reckless to search for softness in someone built of shadows, but her heart won’t listen. The lines between fear and longing blur until she can’t tell where danger ends and desire begins. Survival demands distance, yet every moment close to him feels like a secret she’s not ready to give up. Is she falling for her captor—or is she just losing herself?

The Real You

The Real You

A. Knighton

Tara steps into her new apartment expecting peace, only to find Sebastian—her longtime campus nemesis—standing there with that maddeningly smug smile. He calls her Barbie. She calls him Nerd. They clash on sight, sparks flying in ways neither of them wants to admit. But beneath their bickering sit secrets sharp enough to cut, shadows neither of them can outrun alone. As forced proximity softens their edges, the heat between them shifts into something far more tempting… and far more dangerous. With every moment together, their walls crumble, leaving them to wonder if the person they hate is exactly the person they need.

The Trainer

The Trainer

Kylie Wynter

Sylvia is known for chasing stories no one else dares to touch. When she goes undercover at an exclusive BDSM club, she’s supposed to stay focused on the mission: expose the dark secrets behind Cloud 9. But then she meets Dante. Mysterious. Magnetic. Intense. As the club’s top trainer, he’s both a challenge and a temptation—and Sylvia’s starting to blur the lines between undercover and under his spell. The deeper she goes into this secretive world, the more she begins to question everything, including what she really wants. Is she still on assignment—or has she just discovered a part of herself she never knew existed?

Enter Black

Enter Black

D. P. Mendes-Kelly

Roberta Black has spent forty years perfectly capable of looking after herself. Then Anton Sinclair walks into her life.

He’s arrogant, infuriating and dangerously attractive—and from the moment they meet, Roberta knows there is something about him she should stay well away from. She doesn’t.

What begins as an unwanted attraction becomes harder to dismiss as Anton draws her into a hidden world of ancient secrets and impossible dangers. Forced together, the two grow closer, and Roberta begins to discover the man beneath Anton’s charm and arrogance—a man who sees her in ways no one else does.

But Anton is keeping secrets of his own, and falling for him could be the most dangerous thing Roberta has ever done.

Because the closer she gets to discovering what Anton really is, the harder it becomes to imagine walking away from him.

A String Of Murder

A String Of Murder

SJ Wilke

Laura sees strings—traces of memories people leave behind in moments of intense emotion. It’s a quirky talent that makes her great at appraising antiques, but it also pulls her into a terrifying discovery. One touch of a knife, and she sees twenty-three blood-soaked strings clinging to it. The owner? A man her best friend is dating. The police dismiss her as delusional, but Laura knows what she saw. Now she’s racing against time, trying to turn her strange gift into the only weapon that might stop a killer. But how do you prove a danger no one else can see—before it’s too late?

Burning Secrets

Burning Secrets

Kylie Wynter

Cora and Levi are stuck in a rut—every date night feels like a fertility checklist. In a last-ditch effort to revive the spark, Cora tries out a viral kink: the Ghost Face mask. Levi mocks her. So much for that. But days later, someone does show up in the mask… and gives her the hottest encounter of her life. There's just one problem: Levi swears it wasn’t him. Now Cora’s stuck between horror and obsession. Who was behind the mask? And how did he know exactly what she craved? What starts as a spicy surprise spirals into a mystery full of secrets, lies, and maybe even betrayal.

Aurora's Veil

Aurora's Veil

Alex Fox

Seraphina Blair’s life falls apart the night her husband is murdered—but grief is only the beginning. Thrust into a world where dark magic rules and trust is a dangerous game, Seraphina is forced to face powerful covens, ruthless enemies, and her own awakening abilities. But she’s not alone. A dangerously charming vampire and a fiercely protective werewolf stand at her side… for now. The key to it all? A mystical orb with the power to change her fate—and maybe the world’s. But in a world built on secrets and blood, the price of truth might be higher than Seraphina is willing to pay.

Killing Roses Book 1

Killing Roses Book 1

Ekridah

Valerie’s worst nightmare? Detective Roman stumbling across her private stash of the kinkiest books she owns. Now he’s using every teasing comment and smug grin to make her squirm… and not entirely in a bad way. But the heat between them takes a sharp turn when a dangerous serial killer sets their sights on her. With the case closing in, Valerie finds herself living under Roman’s watchful eye—literally, since they now share a roof. She should be focused on staying alive, but with his chiseled body, relentless protectiveness, and those cuffs at the ready, her imagination won’t behave. Dreams and danger are colliding—and neither is playing fair.

Twisted Minds

Twisted Minds

Cassandra Rock

Him: Soon to be capo of the Italian Mafia, heartless and cruel Valentino Acerbi has agreed to an arranged marriage to benefit his family.

Her: A perfectly happy and normal eighteen-year-old, Elaina Duval is completely unaware she’s the daughter of the head of the Russian Mafia and destined for a life of obedience and pain.

Dragged into a twisted world of mafia men and mayhem, Elaina is forced to endure things no human should have to… but what if she begins to like it?

Age Rating: 18+

Banter Series 1: Bantering With Murder

Banter Series 1: Bantering With Murder

SJ Wilke

Banter lives in the shadows—sharp, skilled, and always one step ahead. Her latest hit should’ve been just another job, until Detective Corey enters the picture. He’s smart, charming, and completely off-limits. But when his picture-perfect marriage crumbles, Banter becomes his unexpected confidant, their late-night calls and stolen glances blurring the line between right and wrong. Now, with a deadly case forcing them together, secrets ignite, danger closes in, and their forbidden connection becomes impossible to ignore. In a world of bullets and lies, love might be the most dangerous thing of all.

A Shot in the Dark: The Protected

A Shot in the Dark: The Protected

B. E. Harmel

Kate comes home expecting cake and candles, not chaos. One brutal night shatters everything she thought she knew about her family, dragging her into a dangerous world of secrets and lies. To survive, she’s placed under the watch of John, a relentless agent with shadows in his past and a vow to protect her at all costs. But guarding Kate isn’t as simple as it should be—the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to keep the line between duty and desire intact. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, survival means risk, sacrifice, and facing a temptation neither of them is prepared for. In a storm of danger, will passion save them—or destroy them?

Haisley

Haisley

A. Duncan

Haisley thought she could outrun her past—and the billionaire who once turned her world upside down. But when her carefully kept secret starts asking questions with familiar eyes, her house of cards begins to wobble. Liam never wanted to be a father… until the truth crashes into him with one stubborn little birthmark and a twist of fate he never saw coming. Now he’s not just furious—he’s hurt. And he’s not walking away without answers. Sparks fly, truths unravel, and the past refuses to stay buried. Can Haisley protect her heart, or will Liam break it all over again… while falling harder than either of them planned?

Keep Me Close

Keep Me Close

Julia Mar

Who knew getting an apartment could be so stressful? Callie has just finished high school and desperately needs somewhere to live before college starts. Fortunately, she finds the perfect apartment: close to campus, affordable, and surprisingly cozy. There’s just one catch—Adam, her mysterious new roommate. As Callie and Adam grow closer, strange messages begin appearing on her phone. Someone is watching them. And the deeper Callie falls for Adam, the more dangerous the truth behind his past becomes.

Mason Spin-off: Impulse

Mason Spin-off: Impulse

Zainab Sambo

Keelin was once the golden girl everyone adored—until one scandal shattered her world. Now she’s determined to live life on her own terms, far from the glittering halls that once defined her. But when a green-eyed stranger steps into her path, one dance is all it takes to shake the walls she’s built around her heart. Sebastian is everything she told herself to avoid—steady, tempting, and utterly disarming. In a world where love can cost everything, Keelin must decide if risking her heart again is madness… or the redemption she’s been waiting for.

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