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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+

Twisted Minds

Twisted Minds

by 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+

Back into Darkness

Back into Darkness

by Delta Winters

Belle’s life has been hard. Not only did her father despise and beat her, but he also sold her for the gratification of disgusting old men. After years of putting up with this abuse, she’s finally managed to escape, only to catch the eye of Mafioso Lorenzo Calabria, who captures her and forces her into his world of pain, cruelty, and corruption. Will she survive and come out stronger, or will the darkness consume her forever?

Age Rating: 18+

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.

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+

Burning Secrets

Burning Secrets

by 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.

Sinners & Spies

Sinners & Spies

by A. K. Glandt

It’s not everyday you walk in on a murder.

Lyra saw the corpse at Hannibal’s feet and was sure she’d be next. Instead, the mafia boss put her to work in Citrus, his crime scene cleanup crew. Then the FBI discovered her…and threatened her with prison if she didn’t help take Hannibal down.

But the more evidence she gathers against him, the more the twisted, dangerously hot mob boss looks at her like he wants to devour her whole. And the closer she gets to Hannibal, the more she wants to be devoured.

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+

Killing Roses Book 1

Killing Roses Book 1

by 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.

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+

Falling in Love

Falling in Love

by Nureyluna

Thea, princess of Versailles, longs for a taste of normal life beyond the palace walls. At her dream university, she’s ready for freedom, friendship, and maybe even a second chance at love. But nothing goes as planned. Her ex has already moved on, secrets swirl in the shadows of grand halls, and a mysterious neighbor keeps stepping into her path at the most unexpected moments. He’s magnetic, infuriating, and strangely familiar—until one word from his lips shatters everything she thought she knew. With destiny tugging at her heart, Thea must navigate glittering balls, hidden histories, and the kind of connection that feels like fate refusing to be ignored.

Black Widow

Black Widow

by Chrystal Wise

When a brutal murder hits too close to home, fearless TV anchor Stephanie is pulled into a deadly game of deception—and her only ally is an FBI agent with a haunted past. To trap the serial killer targeting every man she's dated, Cash proposes the unthinkable: a fake marriage. But playing house starts to feel dangerously real. As the killer circles closer and the sparks between them ignite, the line between pretend and passion begins to blur. With secrets rising, danger circling, and emotions running high, Stephanie and Cash must decide how far they’ll go—for justice, for revenge, and maybe… for each other.

Harnessed Passions

Harnessed Passions

by D. T. Jones

After her father’s death, Julia returns to her family ranch in Kentucky—bound by the promise she made to him. The land is full of memories she tried to forget, but walking away isn’t an option. Daniel, the son of a duke, made a promise of his own—to Julia’s father—to protect the stables and keep the ranch thriving. Working side by side, Julia and Daniel face rising threats and long shadows that still haunt Turner Stables. As danger circles closer, duty turns into desire, and trust becomes their only way forward. But can two people bound by promises find the courage to build something real?

The Trainer

The Trainer

by 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?

Aurora's Veil

Aurora's Veil

by 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.

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