
by Ophelia Bell
I could taste the sting…
I’ve had a crush on my stepdad for half my life. But he’s always been too old and too intimidatingly good looking. Besides, what would he think if he knew the kinds of dark cravings I have?
The summer after graduation I stay out past curfew one night without realizing it.
My stepdad is a stickler for the rules, so when I go inside he’s sitting on my bed, waiting. He demands I bend over and accept punishment for breaking curfew.
I obey as if I’m under a spell. It doesn’t take long for him to figure out one of my secrets.
When I try to rise after he’s finished, he stops me. "I need you to say it out loud, Case. Did my spanking you turn you on?”
Did having my hero discipline me in the best way possible turn me on? Damn right it did.

by Kelly Lord
My sexy-ass stepbrother is going to be the death of me.
When my mom decided to marry his hillbilly dad, I was pissed.
I mean, their woodsy cabin doesn’t even have Wi-Fi. Not kidding.
But then I actually met my new stepbrother, Sam. And fuck… He’s totally hot. And into me.
Which is totally gross. Even if his abs are to die for. And his smile is amazing. And he’s good with his hands. And who am I kidding? He’s an adonis.
It’s no surprise that, after our parents’ wedding, we slipped up and ended up making out on the living room floor. Now I’m screwed. I’m addicted to his sculpted body.
And that was before I learned his furry secret.
Who would have known the beast between his legs wasn’t the only surprise in store?
Age Rating: 18+ (Kidnapping, Murder)

by Michael BN
Max leads a double life. By day, he workers as a banker and is a dutiful boyfriend to his girlfriend who is in a coma. But that’s not who he really is. Nora isn’t his girlfriend—she’s his stepsister who he is trying to save. To earn the funds to care for Nora, he spices things up at his second job as a sex worker at Gentlemen for Gentlemen. Along the way, Max experiences love and loss—along with a few new behind-closed-door tricks.
Age Rating: 18+

by Raven Flanagan
Since her parents’ divorce, Nova has suffered from debilitating timidity and an inability to tell anyone what she wants. So when her dad moves on with a new Dragaken wife, it hurts. And having to meet her on alien cruise ship for the first time? Even worse. But that all changes when Nova meets her step-brother, Alek. She’s never wanted anything more. When Alek reciprocates, Nova is tossed headfirst into a confusing hyperwarp of danger and desire. But on this weeklong family bonding trip, there’s no telling which side of her will win out—will Nova adhere to her human taboos, or will she finally drum up the courage to pursue her happiness and go after what she wants?

by Kelly Lord
In the snowy town of Bear Creek, shifters live hidden lives, blending in with humans. Sam and Helen, a bear-shifter couple, are about to welcome their twins into this secretive world. But as they navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood, they face threats from hunters and a mysterious figure resembling Krampus. With the help of friends and allies, they must protect their family and community from growing dangers. Will they uncover the truth behind the threats before it's too late?

by Evangeline Anderson
Rachel Kemet is a successful Assistant District Attorney living in Tampa. Engaged to one of the wealthiest men in town, her future seems assured. That is until her past comes back to haunt her. Barely a month from her wedding, she gets a call informing her that the most important person in her life has returned and he is being held at the Tampa police station on suspicion of murder.
Fiancé all but forgotten, Rachel races to the PD to find the man who has haunted her dreams since the age of seven--her foster brother, Richard. There is no blood tie between them but Richard reminds her of a deeper bond, one that was forged when the two of them were mere children—children of a strange, half human race called the Amon-kai.
Age Rating: 18+

by L. T. Marshall
Sophie and Arrick’s love story is not all that it seems. Chapters told from Arrick’s perspective shed a new light on their relationship. From their first meeting to that party scene, Arrick bares it all. The most talked about moments from The Carrero Heart trilogy in a way you’ve never seen them before.

by F. R. Black
A master martial artist with a lucrative modeling career, Hiro has always wished her glamorous roles could continue off the set. Enter: Fairy Godmother, Inc. One quick signature, and Pierce whisks her away to take on the role of a lifetime—hers forever if she can initiate True Love’s Kiss with a fairy tale king. But what if her heart pulls her in another direction?

by Mandy M.
When Jenson returns home from college, he discovers he has a new stepmother and stepsister, Skylar. Thrust into running the family business together due to a sudden merger, Jenson and Skylar must navigate their professional and personal lives amidst growing tensions and unexpected attractions. As they face challenging clients and family dynamics, their relationship evolves in ways neither anticipated, leading to a series of dramatic and passionate encounters.

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 Ophelia Bell
Some things fit together better after they’re broken.
A 3AM call from across the country is never good news, especially not when my stepfather is on the other end, relaying a tragedy that tears my entire world apart.
In the midst of our grief, we struggle to pick up the pieces, but the old pieces don’t quite fit together the way they used to. I’m no longer the little girl he helped my mother raise. He’s still my hero, but looks at me in a way that incites overwhelming desires for the only man who can keep me whole in the aftermath of my mother's death. What’s worse is that I might be the only person who can keep him whole, too.
But my mother had secrets that I’m barely prepared to unearth, and when I do, I discover a second man who is just as broken by the loss. Mom’s secret lover knew a darker side of her, and was left in the cold after her death. My stepfather and I might be the only ones who can bring him back from the brink of self-destruction.
But how far will we go to put the pieces back together?

by S. L. Adams
Kinley swore she’d never step foot in her stepfather’s house again. It's been sixteen years, and her wounds are still raw, preventing her from having the life she wants. Harland was content with his bachelor life in New York City, but now his father and stepmother are dead. Can the two stepsiblings manage to overcome their hatred and share an inheritance—and custody of their twelve-year-old half-sister?
Age Rating: 18+

by Kelly Lord
Helen's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers her ability to shift into a bear, a secret that brings both danger and unexpected strength. As she navigates college graduation, pregnancy, and a new relationship with Sam, Helen must confront her past and embrace her new identity. With the support of her family and friends, she faces societal challenges and personal fears, all while uncovering dark secrets that threaten her future. Will Helen find balance and happiness, or will her bear form consume her?
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