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The Perfect Spiral

The Perfect Spiral

by Ashley Constantine

Alex Thompson is working on her third master's degree, she has three *very* protective older brothers, and she's never thought of herself as the "hot friend." Oh yeah, and her brother's best friend is Knox Carter, an NFL quarterback and the Sexiest Man Alive. She and Knox have always hated each other, but has that conflict been hiding deeper feelings?

Age Rating: 18+

Broken

Broken

by Evelyn Miller

She wanted payback. She wasnโ€™t expecting a love story.

When cheerleader Lily catches her quarterback boyfriend hooking up with her best friend, the perfect senior year she envisioned goes up in flames. But then she meets Mason: the rival schoolโ€™s star QB, a notorious bad boy, and her exโ€™s enemy. Heโ€™s trouble with a capital T, which makes him the perfect distractionโ€”and the perfect revenge.

What starts as a steamy summer fling soon turns into something more. Between wild adventures, heartfelt confessions, and a bucket list full of magical moments, Lily and Mason discover a connection thatโ€™s impossible to ignore.

But with senior year looming and their friends ready to tear them apart, theyโ€™ll have to fight for more than just each other. Can two people from opposite sides of the field beat the oddsโ€ฆ or will their love story end before the season even starts?

Age Rating: 18+

Teach You, Teach Me

Teach You, Teach Me

by N. Warren

Having a massive crush on your brother's best friend is so clichรฉ, right? But what if that best friend comes back into your orbit after six years? And what if he's even dreamier than you remembered and presents you with a deal that you simply cannot refuse? There's a girl he wants, and he's asked you to help make her hisโ€”finally. Yeah, it sucks that the girl isn't you, but he's desperate and mouthwatering, and he'll do anything you want him to do to make you say yes...so you agree. The deal is set; you teach him to nail the girl of his dreams (literally), and he'll teach you how to pick up guys. It's simple, right? Because you both get what you want? So then, how does it go so wrong?

Caught Up in Between

Caught Up in Between

by Anastasia White

Everybody knows Logan Jones, the heartthrob star of the university football team. Every man wants to be him, and every sorority girl wants to sleep with him. Except for Rebecca, a new student who couldnโ€™t care less about his godlike physique, adorable dimples, or dominant personality. She swore off football players altogether after her unspeakable ex. But the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and no sooner does Rebecca lock eyes with Logan than theyโ€™re both hopelessly ensnared in each otherโ€™s bodies. But thereโ€™s a problem: Loganโ€™s equally sexy friend Drew. With both her heart and sex caught up in between these two football rivals, things are about to get very complicatedโ€ฆand steamy.

Age Rating: 18+

Grayson

Grayson

by Lisa Seven

Kassia's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets her new stepbrother, Grayson. Instantly captivated by his commanding presence, she finds herself navigating an uncharted sea of emotions. A chance encounter transforms their dynamic, leaving Kassia at the mercy of a growing attraction that defies all rules. Torn between what she feels and what she knows is forbidden, Kassia must decide if sheโ€™s ready to cross the lineโ€”or risk losing everything.

Victory Formation

Victory Formation

by A. Duncan

Gabriel has always wanted something off limits. His best friendโ€™s sister. Now, sheโ€™s within his grasp, and heโ€™s ready to make for the end zone.

Whitley is ready for a break in California with her NFL superstar brother, Kendrick. Little does she know, her brotherโ€™s best friend and teammate, Gabriel, is also staying for the summer, and heโ€™s ready to finally take his shot. But when a nightmare from their past returns, will their chance be a touchdown or a crushing fumble?

The Alpha Princess

The Alpha Princess

by Kellene

Celina, the Alpha Kingโ€™s fierce and powerful daughter, is strong in every wayโ€”except in love. After an unimaginable tragedy left her mate dead when she was only eighteen, sheโ€™s spent years enduring the annual Claiming Ceremony, where wolves seek to find their fated mates. This year, with no chosen mate by her side, the Beast Council delivers an ultimatum: if Celina isnโ€™t claimed, a mate will be appointed for her, like it or not. Caught between duty, desire, and her own strength, Celina must navigate a world that seeks to control her fate. A thrilling story of power, resilience, and forbidden romance awaits.

Feelin The Burn

Feelin The Burn

by E. L. Koslo

"โ€œRelax your legs. Let me in.โ€

My breath hitches when his hands press between my thighs, pushing my legs apart as he leans in. His thumbs brush just under the hem of my exercise shorts and I swallow a moan, half pain, half pleasure.

He smirks like he knows exactly what heโ€™s doing to me. โ€œIโ€™ll have you feeling the burnโ€ฆโ€

Hannah is the big girl no guy ever looks twice at. Except for Jordan, her physical trainer, who never seems to take his eyes off her. Does he simply see her as a challenge, or something more?"

Panther's Cage

Panther's Cage

by Kali Gagnon

After her fatherโ€™s death, Kate returns to New York to take over his NHL team. When she goes out for a night partying, Kate winds up kissing a handsome stranger.

Days later, she learns who the stranger is: the star hockey player on the team, someone who's completely off-limits if sheโ€™s to keep everything sheโ€™s worked so hard for. But you canโ€™t control fate, and she and the man canโ€™t seem to stay away from each other...

Age Rating: 18+

Reaper's Claim

Reaper's Claim

by Simone Elise

I saw cold fury in his eyes and knew Iโ€™d gone too far.

His firm chest pressed into me, his angry heat radiating against my skin. His hands gripped the sides of my face, and then he whispered in my ear.

โ€œIf any other man touches you, Iโ€™ll kill him. I own you.โ€

And then his lips slammed into mine.

From the moment Abby first lays eyes on Kade Wilson, heโ€™s as repellent to her as oil to vinegar. Nicknamed The Reaper for his brutish nature, heโ€™s a deadly biker from a rival club. But no matter how much she tries to shake him, every attempt to sever ties ends with her tangled in his sheets, drenched in his sweat. Can Abby quit her addiction to The Reaper before he lays claim to her? Does she even want to?

Age Rating: 18+

Unexpected Storm

Unexpected Storm

by R. S. Aria

She swore sheโ€™d never cross that line.

He was off-limitsโ€”her best friendโ€™s brother, her longtime secret crush.

But one kiss changes everything.

Mia made a promise: no falling for her best friendโ€™s brother. Easy... until she comes home for the summer and sees Storm againโ€”older, inked, and every bit the heartbreaker she used to secretly dream about. One kiss ruins her good intentions. One night makes everything complicated. The boy she wasnโ€™t supposed to want is now the man she canโ€™t resist. Every touch is a secret, every glance a risk. But what started as a fling becomes something neither of them can ignore. Breaking the rules could cost Mia everythingโ€”her friendship, her peace, even her heart. But denying how she feels? That might destroy her.

The Irish Syndicate Book 1: Our Wicked Cravings

The Irish Syndicate Book 1: Our Wicked Cravings

by M. L. Smith

"You have always been mine.โ€

Mina never expected to see her stepbrother againโ€”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 shadowsโ€ฆ and waiting to make her his. Ronan, the ruthless head of Bostonโ€™s crime syndicate, doesnโ€™t just want herโ€”he owns her now. Years of silent obsession have built to this moment, and he wonโ€™t let anythingโ€”or anyoneโ€”stand between them. As enemies circle and the syndicate teeters on the edge, one thingโ€™s clear: heโ€™s not letting her go, no matter how dark things get.

Trapping Quincy

Trapping Quincy

by Nicole Riddley

Quincy St. Martin escapes her abusive werewolf pack in West Virginia for a fresh start in California. But things get complicated when she catches the eye of Prince Caspian Romanov, a smoking hot lycan whoโ€™s convinced sheโ€™s his soulmate. ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Balancing college life and royal drama isnโ€™t easy, especially when Quincyโ€™s past catches up with her. Caspian rescues her from danger, and their chemistry sizzles. But can they survive family feuds and political intrigue back in Russia?

Someone like Xavier

Someone like Xavier

by Ava Star

Melody's life is turned upside down when a one-night stand with the irresistible Xavier Clark leads to a whirlwind of secrets, passion, and heartbreak. As their lives keep colliding, Melody must navigate a maze of love, betrayal, and family drama. With past wounds and unexpected twists, can Melody and Xavier overcome the odds to find their happily ever after?

Someone like Xavier is a gripping tale of forbidden love, second chances, and the power of true connectionโ€”perfect for anyone looking for a love story with all the feels.

Treasure of the Sea

Treasure of the Sea

by Raven Flanagan

A sizzling tale of forbidden lust. Scyllaโ€™s lonely life takes a wild turn when sheโ€™s saved from a sea monster by a captivating merman. Sparks fly as danger turns into an irresistible attraction, one that should not be pursued. Can they bridge the gap between land and sea? Join them in an erotic story that explores the depths of passion just above the waves.

Age Rating: 18+

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Forbidden Romance Books

Forbidden Romance Books explore relationships that society says shouldn't exist but feel too powerful to resist. These stories might feature characters from feuding families, workplace boundaries, or cultural differences that create obstacles. The forbidden element adds intensity and urgency to every stolen moment and secret meeting. External obstacles create internal conflict as characters struggle between duty and desire. The emotional stakes feel higher when love requires sacrifice or when discovery could complicate everything. Find stories where the heart wants what it wants regardless of the consequences....ย 

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