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When artificial intelligence is fused with a human mind, Lillith comes to life, curious, clever, and far more aware than anyone planned. Her creator is a brilliant, morally questionable scientist with a flair for chaos and a dangerous fascination with power. Meanwhile, Veronica stumbles into a connection she is warned to avoid, and ignoring that warning proves wildly difficult. Jonathan, equally flawed and endlessly curious, finds himself drawn into a world where obsession feels a little too natural. As technology, desire, and ambition collide, boundaries blur and loyalties bend. In a place where control is everything, Lillith watches, learns, and begins to wonder what love, choice, and freedom really mean.

"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)

Ten doors. Ten monsters. Ten sessions of interactive data collection.

With a PhD from MIT and crushing student loans, Cat Woods accepts a suspiciously well-paid job "collecting samples" from creatures in an underground lab focused on STEM (Sex, Tech, Experiments, and Monsters).

Cat should be terrified… so why does she keep wanting to open the next door?

TW: nonstandard penetration, fluids (various), cumulative data, butt crawling, bodymorpherotica, impossibly large peens

An epic fantasy that takes you on a spellbinding journey through an unrecognizable version of Earth, in this fast-paced dystopian sci-fi adventure.

The fate of humanity lies in the hands of evolution… 2999 A.D. Earth, as it’s known, is no more. Man and beast are now merged, creating a new breed of species. Reptiles, Mammals, Birds, Amphibians… Four Kingdoms. Five Breeds. One last chance at survival. Centuries in the future, after humanity has evolved using the DNA of different species, Siren is now one of the only Cetacean-human hybrids remaining after her ancestors fled earth when the rest of the Breeds tried to kill off her kind. After crash landing in the heart of enemy territory, Siren has to hide her true identity if she wants any chance of fulfilling her mission on earth.

Her only ally... an enemy. Aedan. The young ruler of Kingdom OM. Torn between her love for Aedan, and loyalty to her Breed, she must keep her true genetic identity, and her feelings a secret. Or face extinction. If she is to save this world, first she will have to survive it...

“Best new book to read.”—New York Post

“... a wonderfully witty chronicle of awkward first dates, with Avalie slowly coming to understand what makes a relationship work, guided along the way by a supportive network of friends.... Abedi’s emotionally charged portrait of what it takes to heal from heartache resonates. It’s an uplifting ode to self-love.” ­—Publisher’s Weekly

Newly heartbroken, a woman embarks on a glamorized summer of couch surfing to rediscover herself and learns that though life may not go according to plan, there is magic in the unexpected.

Avalie Monfared has a theory about saying “I Do”—that the magic ends there. After thirteen years of magic-free marriage to her high school sweetheart, she’s discovered where it went: gambling and prostitutes.

Now, Ava is on a quest to rediscover herself—and men. Her soul-searching finds her living on a succession of friends’ and family’s couches, which happen to be in some of the most luxurious zip codes in and around Los Angeles. What follows is an unpredictable summer full of shamans, attack birds, awkward dates, sizzling flirtations, and unsolicited advice—especially from her traditional Persian family members, who are eager to see her remarried. With every laugh-out-loud adventure in each locale, Ava finds more solace and wisdom. And while it’s not how she planned to spend the last year of her thirties, Ava learns that there is power in letting go.

When Serin stumbles into the realm of Ardanis, nothing feels safe—and nothing feels simple. Her brother’s life is slipping away, yet her path keeps colliding with a cold Crown Prince who stirs more fire than she dares admit. Ardanis hums with secrets, every step shadowed by riddles and half-truths, and the longer she searches for a way home, the deeper she’s drawn into its tangled web. Trust runs thin. Desire runs dangerous. And every choice carries a cost she might not be ready to pay.

After years of enslavement under alien rule, I’ve forgotten what kindness feels like. That is, until I meet Karshok—a towering, horned alien who is nothing like my past captors. Fierce yet protective, distant yet impossibly gentle, he is a contradiction I can’t resist. I should fear him, and part of me still wants to resist, but in his presence, I find the warmth and care I thought I lost forever. Despite everything, Karshok might be the salvation I never thought I’d find. But what will that salvation cost me?

Failure isn’t in Fawn’s blood. When her path is challenged, she charges harder, chasing a destiny that could lift her higher than ever... or destroy her completely. The Highland moors throw storms, curses, and merciless rivals in her way, but none compare to the Viking King of the Dragons. Dangerous. Devastating. Irresistible. He’s the enemy Fawn has sworn to outwit. But with every clash, the line between desire and duty blurs, until her greatest battle may be with her own heart.

Fairy Godmother Inc: keeping the forces of good and evil in balance with true love’s first kiss. When Viola finds herself crouched in a dumpster, hiding from her mafia ex boyfriend, she realizes something in her life needs to change. Stat! An impulsive signature on a dotted line lands her in a dangerous game where she has to compete to win the heart of an even more dangerous prince. King Apollo Augustus has the body of a Greek god, but the heart of the devil. Can she fix him? Or will he suck her into his darkness?

Age Rating: 18+

What if you fall in love with a ghost?

After four shots of cinnamon schnapps and something called heaven in a cup, Raina Bollen finally feels brave enough to meet her crush, star quarterback Foster Union.

Except her rideshare is involved in a car accident on the way there. Now she's stuck in a coma, and her soul gets severed from her body, only to tether itself to none other than Foster himself.

Foster never wanted some random spirit to suddenly start riding shotgun in his life, but it doesn't take long for Raina's bubbly infectious personality to win him over. She's just the breath of fresh air he craves because he's been in need of some serious living himself.

Now if he could only figure out how to help her live in return.

Cleo accepts an invitation to the new carnival in town, hoping for a distraction from her recent breakup. What starts out as an evening to forget how sexually deprived she is, quickly blossoms into a night of intense and ridiculous pleasure. The members of the circus are rough, unhinged, and not exactly human. And for tonight? They're all hers. Welcome to Kinky's Carnival, where nothing is as it seems, and you just might be the star of the show.

Age Rating: 18+

Nikolai. Braxton. Derik. Three alphas who have pledged to protect the humans in their territory. All they ask in return is one night with the virgins of the villages, one night to take them under the blood moon and complete the ritual. This year is Lorelai’s turn. A winter born, cursed—or blessed—with powers rarely seen, Lorelai has been shunned by the other villagers her whole life. Once she’s taken to the wolves’ mansion, she takes matters into her own hands. After all, what if one night just isn’t enough?

Age Rating: 18+

A collaboration from the authors of the Owned by the Alphas and Twin Dragons universes!

Can Lorelai's Alphas and the Twin Dragons find common ground when their realms collide?

When two worlds collide, chaos and passion ignite. Our familiar heroes from two realms are forced together to face the Blood Raven, a vengeful mage determined to obliterate the realms in the wake of her heartbreak.

Alphas and Twin Dragons must set aside their ancient rivalries and unite their powers. But the realms demand more than cooperation—they require balance, bonds, and the shared heat of their combined strengths. In a high-stakes game of love, seduction, and magic...