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Midnight Mistletoe Book 2: A Year Later

Midnight Mistletoe Book 2: A Year Later

by Elfy G

It’s been a year since Katherine and Derek fell hard, then fell apart. A heartbreaking twist pulled them in different directions, and now—surprise—they’re face-to-face again just in time for the holidays. The spark is still there, and so is a secret Katherine’s been keeping. She’s not sure how Derek will take it... or if it’ll change everything between them. As the snow falls and memories stir, will this season bring closure—or something far more unexpected?

Midnight Mistletoe

Midnight Mistletoe

by Elfy G

Kate's family is expecting to meet her boyfriend over the holidays. Too bad he dumped her two weeks before Christmas. Now she turns to the one person she never expected to ask for help, Derek. She knows it's a bad idea, but what other choice does she have? As they play pretend in front of their families, surprising new feelings for one another start to emerge.

Heir to the Alpha Spin-off: Refusing My Alpha Mate

Heir to the Alpha Spin-off: Refusing My Alpha Mate

by B. E. Harmel

Clair is destined to be the first female Alpha, following in her father’s footsteps and defying traditions. Everything is going according to plan—until Arthur, an Alpha running from his own pack, reveals himself as her fated mate. Determined to stay in control of her future, Clair demands his rejection, but Arthur's fiery passion and undeniable connection make walking away anything but simple. As war looms and betrayal threatens from all sides, Clair must navigate her heart’s desires, her duties as Alpha, and a bond she can't deny.

Will she reject the mate who could ruin her, or is he the one to save her?

Heir to the Alpha Universe: New Era of the Alpha

Heir to the Alpha Universe: New Era of the Alpha

by B. E. Harmel

After 21 years, in the enchanting realm of werewolves, Anthony, grown up and now is a promising young alpha, is undergoing rigorous training to step into his destined role. However, his world is turned upside down when he discovers that his fated mate is someone with a mysterious connection to his mother's past, shrouded in secrets and intrigue.

When all the heirs of the powerful packs are mysteriously kidnapped, plunging the supernatural world into chaos and uncertainty. With the future of their kind at stake, Anthony must lead the charge to unravel the truth behind the abductions and secure the safety of their heirs.

Heir to the Alpha Book 4: New Era of Wolves

Heir to the Alpha Book 4: New Era of Wolves

by B. E. Harmel

In this action-packed installment of the Heir to the Alpha series, Anthony Hender steps into his role as Alpha, only to uncover a prophecy linked to his family’s rare silver immunity. As Anthony, his sister Caroline, and their pack delve into their bloodline’s secrets, they realize they may hold the key to a new era for wolves. But their discovery draws the attention of witches, who will stop at nothing to exploit their power. With alliances forming and tensions rising, Anthony must protect his pack, confront the witches, and navigate a destiny that could change the fate of wolves forever.

The Prince's Mistake

The Prince's Mistake

by Kelsie Tate

Ella Matthews' family fell out of favor in the Kingdom of Juria. She went from a lady to a lowly cook. Things took a turn for the worse when the Crown Prince broke off their engagement. Ella never felt so worthless and some people remind her of it everyday. Two years later, her former fiance returns from diplomacy training just as she thought she had moved on. Can she let go of the past and open herself up to the love that once left her behind?

Heir to the Alpha

Heir to the Alpha

by B. E. Harmel

Scarlett's life is thrown into turmoil when she is betrayed by her first mate and left heartbroken. Just as her dreams are shattered, Alpha Christopher enters her life, offering unexpected love and rekindling her hope. Their romance blossoms, and Scarlett finds herself carrying the future of the pack inside her womb. However, ancient family vendettas resurface, igniting a dangerous conflict that threatens to tear their world apart. As the shadows of war loom, Scarlett and Christopher's bond becomes a beacon of hope.

Can their love and the promise of a new heir unite the pack amid chaos and forbidden destinies?

The Neighborly Thing to Do Book 2: Friendly

The Neighborly Thing to Do Book 2: Friendly

by Al Holland

When a plumbing disaster forces Zavien and his dog Pablo to move in with his neighbor Lara, their lives become a whirlwind of playful banter, unexpected intimacy, and growing affection. As they navigate the ups and downs of cohabitation, their relationship deepens, leading to humorous and heartfelt moments. But with friends, misunderstandings, and a few awkward encounters, will their budding romance survive the chaos?

Business Casual

Business Casual

by Katie Keane

After her divorce, Evie stumbles into a pub and clashes with a cocky stranger. What begins as a heated argument quickly turns into a steamy encounter that lands them both on Santa's naughty list. Evie dismisses the night as a one-time fling, tossing his number and believing she'll never see him again. But as the holiday season unfolds, unexpected encounters and familiar faces from her past bring more than just festive cheer. Is this the start of a new beginning, or will Evie's Christmas be haunted by old mistakes?

Unfortunate Friends 3: Heavy Metal

Unfortunate Friends 3: Heavy Metal

by Ruth Robinson

My ear-splitting drums add to the chaotic noise around me.

I love it here. The sweat. The roar of the crowd.

It’s enough to make me forget my fucked-up life. And her.

Stevie Fucking McGabe.

Ms. perfect cheerleader wouldn’t come to my metal concert.

As the song reaches its screeching peak, I look out at the screaming fans.

My heart skips a beat. She’s here.

And she’s staring right at me.

Years after their parents were embroiled in an unfortunate friendship of their own, childhood friends Darryl Nelson and Stevie McGabe can’t fucking stand each other. But when family disaster sends Darryl into a self-destructive spiral, is Stevie the only one who can save the broken bad boy?

Age Rating: 18+ (Content Warning: Drug Use/Overdose, Suicide)

First Responders Series

First Responders Series

by Jade Castle

After a wildfire took the life of her fiancé, firefighter Jess Taggert returns to her hometown of Mount Saylor, Montana. She’s ready for the change of scenery, especially when it includes her high school crush, the town’s tall, blond, and mouth-wateringly sexy sheriff. However, the scars of her past are still raw, and she’s not sure how to put out the flames of her devastating memories. Is her heart ready to take the risk or will she get burned again? Sheriff Caide Walker isn’t about to let the woman of his dreams get away from him a second time. But when she comes back haunted by nightmares of a traumatic past, can he help her heal and learn to love again?

Age Rating: 18+ (Child Abuse, Depression, Domestic Violence, Violent Death)

The Neighborly Thing to Do Book 1: Neighborly

The Neighborly Thing to Do Book 1: Neighborly

by Al Holland

Lara is really coming into her own. She has a great job, wonderful friends, and a fantastic new apartment. There is one caveat; her neighbour across the hall is her own personal demon, no doubt put here to make her life hell. Worse than that? She can't seem to stay away from him.

Every Beauty Deserves a Beast

Every Beauty Deserves a Beast

by V. J. Villamayor

Ray leaned in, taking up every ounce of her breath. "If you won't accept my money, then accept my body. I'll fix your leaky roof for you..."

His body? Oh God... is this some sort of sex code? Frantic, blushing and breathless Seychelles whispered, "Yes."

Ray never planned to stay. Shipped home to recover after a near-fatal wound, he’s just passing through—until he saves Seychelles from drowning during a thunderstorm. One rescue turns into another, and before long, favors are flying, sparks are flashing, and Ray is fixing more than just her leaky roof. Seychelles, a stubborn gym owner with a heart as wild as the ocean, makes Ray question everything he thought he wanted. The Air Force was his past. But could she be his future? With love, laughter, and a few steamy offers along the way, Ray has to decide: return to the only life he knew... or take a leap for the one he never saw coming.

Easy to Give Up

Easy to Give Up

by Iandra Taylor

Calliope thought she had it all—a family, a future, and love. But when betrayal and heartbreak shatter her world, she’s left to pick up the pieces for her twins’ sake. Struggling with the pain of a broken marriage, she starts to rebuild, unsure if she’ll ever believe in love again. But just when she’s about to give up on the possibility of happiness, a tall stranger with a heart-melting smile enters her life. Could he be the spark that helps her move forward, or is she destined to face the future alone?

Teach You, Teach Me

Teach You, Teach Me

by N. Warren

Having a massive crush on your brother's best friend is so cliché, right? But what if that best friend comes back into your orbit after six years? And what if he's even dreamier than you remembered and presents you with a deal that you simply cannot refuse? There's a girl he wants, and he's asked you to help make her his—finally. Yeah, it sucks that the girl isn't you, but he's desperate and mouthwatering, and he'll do anything you want him to do to make you say yes...so you agree. The deal is set; you teach him to nail the girl of his dreams (literally), and he'll teach you how to pick up guys. It's simple, right? Because you both get what you want? So then, how does it go so wrong?

Broken 2: Broken, Not Shattered

Broken 2: Broken, Not Shattered

by Evelyn Miller

Lily and Mason are done being rivals and ready to conquer college together, and with a brand new bucket list, they’re checking off one wild, sweet moment at a time. But when a brutal injury threatens Mason’s football career, he shuts down, and old fears creep back in for Lily, testing the love they fought so hard to protect. Between resurfacing trauma, messy families, and dreams slipping through their fingers, Lily and Mason must learn what it really means to heal—together.

Unfortunate Friends 2: Dishonor Students

Unfortunate Friends 2: Dishonor Students

by Ruth Robinson

I flop down next to him, rolling so my body is over his lap and wiggle slightly, and I hear him chuckle a little before he slides his hand up my shirt and starts rubbing my back.

“Don’t you have a boyfriend to do this shit now?”

“Mmmm. But nobody does it as good as you, Jakey.”

I feel my eyes start to get heavy at the soothing motion of his hand.

I become aware of a hand slowly sliding up the front of my shirt and a finger rubbing gently over my nipple.

My eyes spring open, and I turn slightly to see the grinning face of my boyfriend behind me.

Oh thank god, I thought Jake had gone rogue then.

Join Jake and his two best friends, Georgina and Andrew, as they navigate through the perils of college together, making new friends as they go.

Remind Me

Remind Me

by Kelsie Tate

After the loss of his wife, Xavier Wills struggles to find balance between his company and his family. And he just lost his nanny. Again.

Rose is in desperate need for a job. After her first assignment turns into babysitting for the CEO, Rose finds herself as the new nanny for the Wills family. Can Rose’s warmth remind this grieving family of what happiness is?

I Didn't Belong to You 1

I Didn't Belong to You 1

by Elfy G

Jamie Harrison has been in love with her brother’s best friend, Finn Campbell, since she was twelve years old. It’s a cliché, she knows, but you can’t choose who you fall for! As much as Jamie has wanted “it” to happen with Finn, the timing has just never been right—that is, until her brother decides to get married in Las Vegas. Add loads of alcohol and years of pent-up lust, and let’s just say there may be more than one wedding this weekend!

Age Rating: 18+

Unfortunate Friends 1: My Best Frenemy

Unfortunate Friends 1: My Best Frenemy

by Ruth Robinson

I hated AJ McGabe.

He was my school’s quarterback, and the other girls treated him like Adonis reborn.

Ngl, he was hot as fuck. But he despised me, and the feeling was so mutual.

The only bright spot for Senior year was that my best friend, Jake, was starting at my school.

And it turned out he already had a friend from football camp here. This guy, Andy.

Jake said the three of us would be spending a lot of time together this semester.

But on the first day of school, I got a nasty surprise when he brought me to meet this Andy guy.

Turns out it was AJ. Fucking. McGabe.

That’s right. My best friend was buddies with my sexy nemesis himself.

Fuck. It was going to be a long semester…

Age Rating: 18+ (Content Warning: Drug Use/Overdose, Suicide)

Rooming With The CEO

Rooming With The CEO

by Brittany Carter

When Lilly’s art gallery closes during the recession, she’s grateful to stay at her brother’s seaside rental—until she finds out she’s sharing the place with Luther Whittington, her brother’s incredibly handsome, incredibly famous best friend. Luther’s hiding from the media, and what starts as irritation quickly turns into undeniable attraction. Things really heat up when Lilly is offered a contract to “fake date” Luther, plunging them into a whirlwind of mixed signals, hidden feelings, and sparks that refuse to stay buried. Will their fake romance turn into something real, or will the truth be too much for either to handle?

The Hockey Player

The Hockey Player

by Galatea Original

“I want you right now,” he whispered into my ear before carrying me through the stands and toward the locker room.

He pressed me up against the locker, the cold metal against my back.

As we kissed, I reached up and ran my fingers through his hair, tugging on his curls. He pulled away for a moment and smiled deviously before pulling me in even more aggressively.

He bit my lip, gently tugging at it, before slipping his tongue into my mouth.

I found myself wondering what his tongue would feel like on other parts of my body.

As he lowered himself in front of me, I realized that I would soon find out.

Bia and Tanner are polar opposites; he is the sexy hockey team captain used to getting what he wants, and she is the ice skater who refuses to give it to him. And yet, when their bodies collide, sparks fly. What happens when they find themselves alone on the ice? Will Bia give in to Tanner’s charms?

Lovely Liaison

Lovely Liaison

by Mel Ryle

Zoey Curtis is desperate to get out of her current job and away from her asshole boss! But when she is offered a job as an assistant for billionaire playboy Julian Hawksley, she is unprepared for the yearning desires he sparks within her...

Age Rating: 18+

Broken

Broken

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+

Playing Pretend

Playing Pretend

by R S Burton

Grace Reynolds has been playboy Brennan Wolf’s PA for the last three years. After a brief one-sided crush, Grace has spent the better part of her time shaking off his overzealous one-night stands and helping him dodge calls from his family. After losing her mother, she decides she’s had enough of managing Brennan’s private life. She hands in her notice, which somehow ends with her agreeing to be Brennan’s fake fiancée at his sister’s wedding. She just has to get through the weekend and she’ll be free. Only life never goes exactly as planned, and as the line between fake and real gets blurred, who is fooling who?

Age Rating: 18+

The Perfect Spiral

The Perfect Spiral

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+