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Penelope Tate never asked to be part of the Game of Crowns. One minute she’s sweeping ashes, the next she’s tossed into a dazzling, dangerous competition for a throne she never wanted. Every young citizen must compete. Allies turn enemies, suitors have sharp smiles, and ancient powers are waking beneath the surface. As Penelope battles through palace trials and simmering secrets, one truth becomes clear—if she wants to survive, she can’t just play the game. She’ll have to outwit it. And maybe lose her heart along the way.

Sloane Heathrow was never supposed to apply. It was a joke — a late-night click on a dark web ad offering one million dollars for one virgin. But when a black-and-gold email lands in her inbox with an interview time and location, the joke stops being funny. The offer is real. The contract is binding. And the men behind it are hidden, impossibly wealthy, and completely untouchable. Suddenly, Sloane is pulled into a world built on luxury, secrecy, and control, where every rule is carefully designed to keep her in line. What begins as a bold decision quickly becomes something far more dangerous as boundaries blur, emotions deepen, and the arrangement becomes harder to escape than she ever expected.

Thirty days.

Three men.

One secret she can never tell.

Allie is tired of pretending she’s satisfied. Bad dates, disappointing encounters, and endless frustration have her ready to give up on finding the spark she secretly craves. Then an unusual invitation pulls her toward a hidden world called Wonderlust, a place filled with temptation, mystery, and experiences far outside her comfort zone. Curious but cautious, Allie steps into a world where pleasure feels thrilling, dangerous, and impossible to forget. Every encounter pushes her limits while awakening parts of herself she has kept buried for far too long. But the deeper she falls into Wonderlust, the harder it becomes to separate fantasy from reality. What begins as one daring choice soon turns into a delicious journey of desire, confidence, and discovering exactly what she’s been missing all along.

Teagan is a bright young doctor whose life takes a terrifying turn when she’s snatched by mistake and wakes up in the hands of Dante — a man whose name is whispered with both fear and desire. He trades in beauty and power, and she’s the one woman who was never meant to be there. But something about her stops him cold. She’s fragile, furious, and far too tempting. Now, she’s trapped between danger and desire, as Dante decides whether to let her go… or claim her as something that was never supposed to be his. It’s a story of control, temptation, and the one spark that could burn them both.

She swore she left the darkness behind—new name, new life, clean slate. But Vegas doesn’t forgive or forget. The city’s kings—five ruthless brothers who own every inch of its glittering chaos—just claimed her as theirs. They want answers. Control. Maybe even her surrender. Each look sparks fury, each touch blurs the line between danger and desire. She’s fought monsters before, but this time the battlefield is her own heartbeat. Because surviving the devil once was hard enough… surviving five who make her burn might be impossible.

It’s been a while since Emily got laid. And her last relationship? She can hardly remember, it was so long ago. But that means she’s due for an exciting fling! Emily’s about to meet the one whose touch will set her on fire.

Age Rating: 18+

Nicole and Ryan's tumultuous relationship is put to the test when they are forced to confront their past and navigate their intense attraction. As they prepare for a crucial dinner, old flames and unresolved feelings resurface, leading to a series of passionate and emotionally charged encounters. With secrets, jealousy, and unexpected revelations, Nicole and Ryan must decide if their love can withstand the trials they face or if their past will tear them apart for good.

Why do I want this job? Because my sister is in foster care. Because I’m broke and can’t find a decent-paying job. And because I’m seriously on the verge of a breakdown if things don’t start looking up soon.

Mr. Reed opens my eyes, and my body, to the unspoken world of the Academy. I’m powerless to deny him anything. He owns me, and he knows it.

But someone else knows. Someone determined to take both of us down.

Will I survive long enough to get out with my heart intact?

“Do you fear the darkness?”

Ella’s dreams of finally earning her wings are shattered when disaster hits her village just weeks before her coming-of-age. Then comes the Kingdom’s demand: a consort must be sent to a prince no one dares speak of — the half-Vampyr locked in whispers and shadows. Everyone expects someone to be chosen. No one expects Ella to volunteer. With nothing but instinct and a fire she can’t explain, she steps into a world of dark magic, ancient secrets, and a prince who may be more than legend. Power trembles at her fingertips, but the cost of touching it might be her heart. Or worse. In a kingdom where fate bites as hard as fangs, Ella isn’t just fighting for a crown — she’s fighting to become something more than anyone imagined.

Two hundred years before Ella Briarsand is chosen to stand beside Prince Alaric, the Realm teeters on the brink of ruin. Princess Aubrey is bound by duty to choose a consort, her future planned and paraded before the court. But when she meets Mazale, a Vampyr forbidden from ever standing near the crown, an ancient and dangerous bond awakens. Their connection must remain secret, watched closely by the ever-present clergy. As enchantments twist memory and power slips into betrayal, Aubrey is forced to choose between the life demanded of her and the man she was never meant to love. Long before a queen could rise, one forbidden love nearly brought the crown to its knees.

Princess Faye has always lived the silk-wrapped life—pampered, protected, and blissfully clueless about the real world. But when she's taken hostage by the brooding pirate Vicente and whisked away on a ship bound for Desentol, her royal bubble bursts fast. Now, Faye must learn to fight, flirt, and figure out what lies beneath Vicente’s smoldering gaze... and the violent power he’s trying desperately to keep locked away. With waves crashing, secrets simmering, and kisses that might just bite—this isn’t your average coming-of-age tale. It’s blood, blades, and burning romance. Buckle up.

Reyna has one mission: to destroy the man who threatens her family's survival. But when she's captured, everything changes. Bound to her target in ways she never expected, Reyna's desire for vengeance is soon overshadowed by an undeniable, dark attraction. As she navigates the dangerous game between them, her heart and loyalty collide, forcing her to make an impossible choice. Will she sacrifice him to save her family or surrender to her deepest desires?

In this sensual, mysterious world of betrayal and lust, Reyna must decide who she truly is—and what she truly wants.

"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.

Raven’s life takes a wild turn when her own coven serves her up as an offering to a fearsome demon king. She’s ready to fight her fate—until she locks eyes with the Centaur King, whose presence hits like a spark she can’t ignore. He’s powerful, dangerously charming, and far too tempting for a witch on the run from destiny. Bael knows the moment he meets her that she’s his—every instinct, every breath tells him so. And he’ll stop at nothing to make her his, even if it means sealing their connection with a contract that’s as dark as it is delicious. Two stubborn souls. One irresistible pull. And a deal that could change everything.

Rook and Ellery never planned on becoming anything more than a wild mistake. He’s the smooth-talking heartbreaker, she’s too smart to fall for his kind—yet neither can stay away. Their secret connection burns hot, tangled in arguments, jealousy, and stolen nights that should never happen. He isn’t built for commitment, and she’s sworn off men like him, but somehow they keep crashing back together. Every kiss is a dare, every fight a spark, and every secret makes walking away harder. And if their hidden fling ever comes to light? Hearts won’t just break—they’ll explode. This isn’t just attraction, it’s a beautiful, chaotic disaster that refuses to end.

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She’s never seen her protector’s face, but she’s fallen hard for him. Pearl knows he isn’t human, but she’s too afraid to ask who—or what—he is. Galen wants her from a distance, convinced he’s too dangerous to claim her. But when their lives are forced together by a villain hell-bent on revenge, Galen must decide if revealing his true self is worth the risk of Pearl rejecting him for being something grisly: A wolf. The first wolf.

Brooklyn grows up believing her life is meant to be small, quiet, and survivable. Orphaned and mistreated, she learns to endure rather than dream. Then the truth shatters everything she knows. She is also Sahara, heir to a hidden elven realm that thrives on magic, secrets, and strict expectations. Royal blood unlocks ancient power, but it also comes wrapped in prophecy, rules, and a future already written by others. As magic stirs and choices narrow, Sahara must decide who she is willing to become. Obedient heir or defiant force? Strength rises where fear once lived, and destiny begins to look less like a promise and more like a challenge she is ready to face.

Serin steps back into Ardanis and instantly finds her heart split between the pull of destiny and the fire of her own choosing. Every path tugs at a different part of her, and each choice comes with a price she’s not sure she’s ready to pay. As she searches for clarity, she stumbles into long-buried truths about her past—and a surge of magic that refuses to stay quiet. With kingdoms watching and her power waking, she must decide what she’s willing to risk… and who she’s willing to fight for.

Amara's life takes a dark turn when she is attacked and transformed by a vampire named Sebastian. As she grapples with her new reality, she discovers a powerful bond with Darius, the vampire king, who is determined to rescue her from Sebastian's clutches. Together, they navigate a world of supernatural intrigue, battling rogue vampires and uncovering sinister plots. Amidst the chaos, their connection deepens, leading to unexpected revelations and a fight for survival.

"I’ve never asked you to try and look at me any other way. And when you’re ready, I need you tell me everything that is scaring the hell out of you, past, present and future, so that I can fix it. There’s no way you will go unprotected being the mother of my child.”

He’s rough edges and dark stares, the man everyone warns her about. But when his gaze lands on her, all he sees is the woman who steals his breath and sets fire to his resolve. She’s all emerald eyes and secrets that could shatter them both. Fear lingers behind her beauty, rooted deep in wounds she never speaks of. Yet the pull between them is impossible to deny, a hunger that only grows stronger the more they fight it. He craves her trust as much as her touch, vowing to protect her from every shadow of her past. But can she let down her guard long enough to believe him?

Caroline Wallace's life takes a dark turn when she witnesses a demon named Kane kill a warlock in a back alley. Fleeing for her life, she discovers her own demonic heritage and newfound abilities. Forced into the demon realm by Kane, Caroline must navigate a world of power struggles, ancient grudges, and her own transformation into a full demoness. As she uncovers secrets about her past and her father's reign, Caroline must decide where her loyalties lie and how far she will go to protect those she loves.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant introduces a wickedly seductive new series with a ruthless, jaded elf and a bewitching human hiding a powerful secret—unlikely soulmates whose passion will test the boundaries of life and death.

Nothing could make Yasmin return to Shaldorn, the place of nightmares. But when she’s caught stealing, she’s given an ultimatum: take Ravi over the Dangerous Peaks to the stronghold or face imprisonment.

She has no choice but to agree, though she intends to escape the elf as soon as she reaches the mountains. Yet, as they battle nature itself, the two enemies find common ground—and an all-consuming passion.

Can they prevail in their dangerous heist, or be torn apart by a betrayal?

Gavin Fitzgerald's life takes a bizarre turn when his therapist, Dr. Schwartz, suggests an unconventional treatment for his debilitating anxiety and sexual frustration. Sent to a mysterious shack, Gavin encounters Ivan, who offers him a strange concoction that plunges him into a surreal and erotic journey. As Gavin navigates through increasingly bizarre and intense experiences, he begins to uncover hidden truths about his own nature and the dark, seductive world he is drawn into.

Cleo's life takes a dark and thrilling turn when she discovers a golden business card that transports her to Kinky’s Carnival, a demonic realm filled with sinister attractions and erotic encounters. As she delves deeper into this mysterious world, Cleo uncovers shocking truths about her own identity and the powerful beings that inhabit the carnival. With her friend Sara by her side, Cleo must navigate a labyrinth of lust, danger, and supernatural secrets to uncover her true destiny.

Vicky bolts from her wedding in full escape mode—veil, nerves, and all—only to end up trapped inside a department store with four complete strangers. Outside, toxic smoke clouds Alaska’s skies, but inside, the air is charged with something entirely different. As days stretch into nights, tension and attraction tangle in the aisles of camping gear and power tools. Vicky swore she’d never let anyone claim her again, yet these men make her question everything she ran from. Between laughter, longing, and late-night confessions, she might just find what freedom really means… and who she wants to share it with.

Anastasia has already lived through her worst nightmares—or so she thinks. But a forbidden curse is just getting started, pulling her into a brutal game of fate, vengeance, and desire. Enter Cain: ancient, merciless, and maddeningly magnetic. He’s everything she should run from... and everything her soul aches for. As the lines between enemy and obsession blur, their bond grows more dangerous—and more irresistible. But with Anastasia’s soul tied to death and Cain driven by revenge, their love isn’t just risky—it’s rebellious. Now, she must decide: follow her heart into ruin or walk away from the only thing that makes her feel alive.

In the month since they escaped from the scientists, things have only gotten worse for Mackenzie and Ryken. He’s married to a wolf from Blood Moon Pack to form an alliance. She’s a slave in the Storm Blood Packhouse while Cerberus plans to use her child for power. All they want is to escape to the faction and take Cerberus down, but the experiments aren’t done yet. As deadly serums bring buried truths to light, it becomes obvious: Ryken and Mackenzie might have made it out of The Nexus, but their trials are just beginning.

"I’ll be damned if I fall for your charms, fae…”

Ryke, the fierce king of dragons, wants blood. A faerie killed one of his own, and vengeance is all he craves. So when a faerie burning for the same revenge stumbles into his territory, he seizes her as his prisoner. Deals are struck, magic seals their fates, and suddenly enemies find themselves bound tighter than either expected.

Their every clash is fire and fury—a dance of blades, wings, and words sharp enough to cut. But hate has a way of twisting into something far more dangerous when desire sparks in its place. As danger closes in, Ryke and his unwilling captive must decide: cling to revenge, or surrender to the fate that binds them… even if love turns out to be the deadliest risk of all.

What happens when one is both Hunter and Wolf? You know it’s going to be a bad day when you get shot at—twice. Hunter Wolfsbane, Duke of Haverstone, also known as "The Wolf" is having exactly one of those days. Things take a turn for the worse when he’s notified that he’ll be acquiring a partner for his newest mission. The rub? He’s kissed her---twice. In his defense, she was already ruined, but it doesn't help matters that she's the sister-in-law to his best friend--perhaps his only friend.

And how does a woman protect her heart from one who has the power to destroy every-thing she holds dear? Lady Gwendolyn has only one thing on her mind--Finding the Wolf and strangling him where he stands. Unfortunately, she needs him to complete one final mission for the Crown and to keep her family safe. It has absolutely nothing to do with her attraction to him, or his golden eyes, or his wicked smile, or the fact that he’s convinced to keep his heart encased in ice—that is, if he still possesses one

Callista rules as the Sun King—fierce, divine, and ready to claim his Moon. Yehseeka? She’s wild, proud, and has zero interest in serving any man. But tradition doesn’t ask. It chooses. And the moment Callista lays eyes on her, sparks ignite. As Yehseeka navigates his tribal world, temptation comes from every corner—from the stoic king, his darkly magnetic brother, and a third who hides more than scars. She resists, but desire is a language of its own. Just as she starts to find power in connection, her past comes roaring back with a threat only blood can answer. Now, love, lust, and legacy collide under the tribal stars.

(TW: Sexual Assault)