
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+

by Evelyn Miller
She wanted payback. She wasn’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 school’s star QB, a notorious bad boy, and her ex’s enemy. He’s trouble with a capital T, which makes him the perfect distraction—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 that’s impossible to ignore.
But with senior year looming and their friends ready to tear them apart, they’ll have to fight for more than just each other. Can two people from opposite sides of the field beat the odds… or will their love story end before the season even starts?
Age Rating: 18+

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 R. S. Aria
The evil, sexy twins.
Ever since I was little, my brother’s best friends have teased me and chased away every boy who came near. But now that I’m twenty-one and home from college, I’m realizing something else about them…
The evil twins are hot as hell—both six-foot-tall adonises, with identical sharp jawlines and wicked smirks. Just looking at them could make a girl wet. And when they get a girl wet, I’ve heard they like to share her...
I should steer clear, right? I mean, I’m a virgin. Plus, they’re like brothers to me.
So why do I keep having dreams about them sharing me like one of their conquests?
And more importantly, why do they keep looking at me like I’m their next meal?
Age Rating: 18+

by A. Duncan
Gabriel has always wanted something off limits. His best friend’s sister. Now, she’s within his grasp, and he’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 brother’s best friend and teammate, Gabriel, is also staying for the summer, and he’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?

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 she’s ready to cross the line—or risk losing everything.

by Ava Star
Melody’s life takes a wild turn when she catches her boyfriend cheating and decides to spice things up with a one-night stand—only to discover that her mystery man, Xavier, is her sister’s new boyfriend. 😬 Awkward doesn’t even begin to cover it! Fast forward to college, and despite trying to keep things cool (with a little help from her gay best friend, Dan), Melody can’t get Xavier out of her head—or her life.
What starts as a tangled web of secrets, forbidden encounters, and family drama explodes into an intense, passionate romance that’s impossible to ignore. But with a past that won’t stay buried and a future full of challenges, can Melody and Xavier find their happily ever after?
Get ready for a rollercoaster of love, lies, and second chances that’ll leave you breathless. 🥂💋

by L. T. Marshall
It was pain unlike anything I’d ever experienced.
My bones broke. From deep within, my wolf tore to the surface.
I lay there, shivering on the damp grass, still sore from my first-ever shift.
And then the voice I dreaded spoke in my mind.
Deep and sexy, with a hint of a Colombian accent.
The voice of the pack alpha.
“Mate.”
Orphaned in the Great War, Alora was destined for a hard life at the feet of her pack’s feared alpha, Colton Santos. But at her wolf’s awakening ceremony on her 18th birthday, she’s shocked to feel the mate bond for none other than the mysterious alpha himself. Now bound to Colton in a union the pack elders despise, Alora must ask herself: is finding her true mate worth the world of danger she’s awakened?
Age Rating: 18+

by R. S. Aria
She swore she’d never cross that line.
He was off-limits—her best friend’s brother, her longtime secret crush.
But one kiss changes everything.
Mia made a promise: no falling for her best friend’s brother. Easy... until she comes home for the summer and sees Storm again—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 wasn’t supposed to want is now the man she can’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 everything—her friendship, her peace, even her heart. But denying how she feels? That might destroy her.

by Raven Flanagan
A sizzling tale of forbidden lust. Scylla’s lonely life takes a wild turn when she’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+

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 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.

by Mr Writer
Jane is forty-six years old and a divorced mum of two. Alex, her nineteen-year-old son, is home from university for the weekend, and he and his four best friends arrive home to find his mother sunbathing in the garden.
Jane has always had a great relationship with the four friends, and as they turned into young men they had started to tease and flirt with her, each one trying to embarrass her with some innuendo, or risque comment. That weekend seemed like it would be no different - but she was wrong, it would be so different, and things would never be the same again.

by Saphira Aelin
Hollis expects nothing from life beyond her quiet village—until the Academy calls. Every 18-year-old is tested for magic, but she’s sure she’ll be sent back home. Instead, she shocks everyone: powerful, gifted, and destined for more than she ever dreamed. As secrets from her past surface and a chilling vision of blood and thunder haunts her, Hollis sets off to uncover who she really is. Magic pulses through her veins—but so do questions of love, loyalty, and a terrifying power she might not control. One thing’s clear: she can’t go back to ordinary now.

by Raven Flanagan
Lilly, a young woman living alone on a farm, stumbles upon a gravely injured knight in the forest. As she nurses him back to health, she learns of the dangerous new king, known as the Fairy Butcher. Amidst growing storms and political unrest, Lilly and the knight, Ren, develop a deep connection. But as secrets unravel and identities are revealed, Lilly finds herself entangled in a conflict that could change her life and the fate of the kingdom forever.
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