
by Tami
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

by 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.

by Rhea Harp
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?

by 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?

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?

by Anxious Coffee Boy
Zyon has been living on the streets since his parents abandoned him when he was five. Now at age twenty, he’s resigned himself to a life of solitude and living in his alleyway. But little does he know, his best friend Seàn is trying to save up enough money to provide for the both of them. And if that’s not enough, neither of them know about the mysterious Axel, who’s keeping a close eye on both of them.
Age Rating: 18+

by A. L. Smith
The world has fallen into darkness after a devastating war, leaving humans at the mercy of ruthless demons. Grace, a fierce survivor, is sold to King Damien—the cruelest of them all. Stripped of hope, she refuses to break, even as she longs for a world free of oppression. The Angels, once protectors of humanity, have vanished, thought to be nothing more than legend. But legends have a way of coming back when least expected. As secrets unravel and power shifts, Grace must decide—will she bow to fate or defy the darkness?

by Ruth Robinson
After he followed a girl across the pond to America, Steve had his heart smashed to pieces. He lands on his feet as the proud owner of a bar, but even years later hasn’t been able to give love another chance. Christian is struggling with his disability, feeling left behind and overlooked in the shadow of his twin brother, who just so happens to be Steve’s best friend. When a girl with a personality as fiery as her hair enters their lives, she turns everything upside down. Just as it seems that Anna will have to choose between the mowhawked punk and the space-loving man in the wheelchair, something happens that forces them to realize that their lives—and hearts—may be more intertwined than they thought.
Age Rating: 18+

by Lainey Mars
By day, Sara does a great impression of a meek, boring virgin living with her parents. At night, she transforms into her smart-mouthed, sassy alter-ego, Jessa Bell - bartender extraordinaire at one of the hottest clubs in Atlanta. With her twenty-first birthday quickly approaching, she has her sights set on moving out on her own and scoring a coveted position at Bliss, one of the most exclusive BDSM clubs on the East Coast. Then one night, three beautiful guys waltz in and forever alter the fabric of her reality. What started off as a simple flirtation soon turns into something so impossible to resist, none of them will ever be the same.

by Lulu Waters
She heads home for Thanksgiving expecting the usual—turkey, family drama, maybe a nap on the couch. What she doesn’t expect? Braxton. Her dad’s best friend. Divorced. Smoldering. And absolutely off-limits... or so she thought. She’s crushed on him for years, but now she’s not just looking—she’s taking. Sparks fly, rules break, and their secret? Too hot to hide. She’s got one goal this holiday season: turn a lifelong fantasy into a very real, very delicious reality. No more waiting. No more pretending. It’s time to go after what she wants—and she’s not taking no for an answer.

by M. L. Smith
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+

by A. K. Adam
Harley Anderson is chaos in eyeliner and combat boots, forced to swap freedom for family when she's sent to live with her estranged mom in California. The real curveball? Her new housemate: Chase Davenport—grumpy, gorgeous, and unfortunately her older stepbrother. He’s all sharp suits, sharp stares, and no time for Harley’s attitude. But when their parents vanish on a honeymoon cruise, these sworn enemies are left home alone. One accidental glimpse into Chase’s dark, controlled world changes everything. Now, the fire between them is impossible to ignore… and Harley’s about to learn just how dangerous it is to play with something you don’t understand.

by Elle Chipp
Leah Darcy is late for her very first day in Helion’s Kitchen, and little does she know she’ll be getting more than just a slap on the wrist… Running his kitchen based on rewards and punishment, Helion is quickly pushing her to the limit. And she starts to wonder if she’s sticking it out for the job or for him.
Age Rating: 18+ (Sexual Assault/Abuse)

by Raven Flanagan
A powerless bastard daughter of the Mage Emperor is sent in the place of her missing elder sister as a decoy bride for a neighboring king. They need his army to win a war against the invading kingdom to the south, but he'll only send aid for a queen.
The princess is taken the wrong way and winds up in the presence of a southern enemy soldier. After days in endless battle, the soldier wants nothing more than to return to his camp and return to winning the war, but the tempting princess is making the journey torturous.
Selene is promised to the gods, meant to become a priestess when her sister is found and rightfully married to the northern king. She questions everything she knows, including her feelings, when she learns who the enemy soldier really is. And by the time he learns that she's not the true born princess, and she's really the powerless daughter, it's too late for his heart as well.

by C. Swallow
Lily is a mermaid who fears the ocean—and for good reason. Haunted by a childhood tragedy and a dream that’s gone from soothing to sinister, she’s avoided the sea for years. But when a mysterious pull draws her back to the water, she discovers her mate is no savior—he’s an Erebos, a bloodthirsty predator feared by all merfolk. He’s dangerous, forbidden, and tied to the very darkness that could destroy her. As their connection deepens, Lily must choose: run from her fate, or face the creature who may either save her…or consume her. One thing's certain—love shouldn’t taste this deadly.
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