Christopher’s Reading List

It wasn’t supposed to mean anything.

Just one night.

Sydney Hale goes home with a stranger who’s charming, funny, and way too easy to talk to. The chemistry is instant, the sex is unforgettable—and somehow, they end up staying up half the night laughing, talking, and getting to know each other in a way that feels dangerously real.

It scares her.

So the next morning, she does what she always does when things start to matter—she leaves. No goodbye. No explanation. She moves on.

Except he doesn’t.

Carson—which was not the name he told her—can’t stop thinking about the woman who slipped through his fingers. He’s drawn to her in a way that has nothing to do with attraction and everything to do with connection. He texts. He calls. He shows up. He wants more.

Sydney wants distance.

Then she sees a headline.

A photo. A name she doesn’t recognize—until she does.

Carson Beck. The biggest, hottest quarterback in the NFL. A notorious playboy with a reputation for chewing through women and walking away without a second glance.

The realization hits hard: she didn’t just sleep with a stranger—she slept with him.

Now she’s caught between panic and disbelief. Because the man she spent the night with doesn’t match the one splashed across every sports page. And despite his reputation, Carson is still chasing her like she’s the only woman who exists.

She knows better than to fall for a quarterback who lives under stadium lights and headlines.

But Carson Beck has never wanted anything the way he wants Sydney Hale.

And this time, he refuses to fumble her twice.

Charlotte is a dancer who lands a last-minute spot touring with the renowned rock band Hellfire—a dream job complicated by the fact that the five band members include her ex and her longtime rival. Reconnecting with her ex sends shockwaves through the group, blurring boundaries both on and off stage. As the tour rolls on, Charlotte finds herself spending far more time tangled up with band members than dancing, caught in a web of desire, jealousy, and secrecy. Determined to keep her private life hidden from the public eye, she must navigate explosive relationships, rising tensions, and the dangerous thrill of life on the road—where one wrong move could bring everything crashing down.

After her mother’s overdose, Cade’s life falls apart overnight. Torn from the only home she’s ever known, she’s sent to live with the father who once abandoned her—at his exclusive all-boys academy. She’s the only girl in a world built for privilege and secrets, and danger seems to lurk behind every perfect smile. Then there’s Grayson Knight—cold, untouchable, and hiding scars that mirror her own. What starts as defiance turns into something raw and real, a connection neither of them can ignore. But in a place where love is off-limits and everyone has something to lose, falling for him might be the most dangerous choice of all.

Twenty-two-year-old Isabella is sick and tired of her boyfriend, an absolute jerk who treats her like trash. One night she decides to enact her revenge by finally giving away her virginity—to a complete stranger! But little does she know that the man she chose at random is one of the most powerful men in the world...or that their one night of passion is going to lead to something much deeper than just sex....

Dr. Shelby Richardson is living the life she always dreamed of. A lavish life in New York City, far away from Montana and her impoverished childhood. The deep wounds to her heart have healed, gradually disappearing under a thick layer of scar tissue. Wounds that required many hours of therapy to close. When Shelby finds herself dumped and fired on the same day, she vows to regroup and start her life over. Years of therapy provided her with the strength and tools to prevent another nervous breakdown. Before she can make any decisions about her future plans, she must overcome one more hurdle. The Hawaiian wedding of her best friend, Gretchen. To Blake Remington, owner of Remington’s Reindeer Lodge and best friend of Alex Benson. The boy who broke her heart twelve years ago. As the wedding party embarks on a five-day cruise to Hawaii, Shelby and Alex call a truce, agreeing to be civil for the sake of the bride and groom.

Elsa just needs a simple solution for her high school reunion, nothing complicated, nothing emotional, just a date that gets her through the night. Hiring an escort online seems like the perfect, low-risk answer—until the night becomes unforgettable in all the wrong and right ways. Derek is older, composed, and far too good at making her forget every rule she set for herself. What starts as one arranged evening quickly turns into something Elsa cannot shake from her thoughts. But life has a wicked sense of timing, and when she discovers who he really is, her carefully built world tilts in ways she never planned for. Now every glance feels loaded, every memory a problem, and every boundary a test she never agreed to take.

Rayna Lincoln was only eight years old when the zombie outbreak shattered the world she knew. Now grown, she survives in a grim new reality where cities are sealed off and ruled by the infected, and stepping into their streets is a death sentence. With no family left, Rayna grows up in the camps outside the cities, where survival comes at a brutal cost and soldiers treat her as little more than a plaything. When she finally loses faith in humanity, an unlikely savior offers her refuge. But safety is never free in a broken world. Has Rayna truly found a haven—or is she being held for a far darker fate?

“Stop staring, Ryker.” Lilly says it in her head while she’s deadlifting before sunrise… and he keeps staring anyway. Before any boy gets in her way, Lilly is just trying to survive Montisque Academy without crying in the courtyard again, keep her head down, and get strong enough to feel untouchable. Then her teacher, Mr. Coleson, calmly slides a stack of papers toward her and admits he isn’t just grading. He’s her father’s bodyguard. So now Lilly’s got a gorgeous, rule-breaking adult shadowing her hallways, a rich gym boy watching her like he already owns the view, and bullies who love an audience. She should hate the attention—she does hate it—which makes it worse when her skin still prickles. And you know that moment when you can feel gossip being born? Yeah, that. Coleson walks her out after school, fingers brushing her elbow like it’s nothing, and every head turns. “Lilliana Lorenzo?” the front office calls.

Noah Vaughn has always played by the rules—until loving Fallon, his step-sister, shattered them all. Haunted by his father’s shadow and a career-threatening injury, he fights through the minor leagues, determined to prove he belongs. Fate throws him back into Fallon’s orbit—now engaged to his teammate—and old sparks ignite with dangerous intensity. On and off the ice, passion clashes with loyalty, ambition battles desire, and every choice carries risk. Noah must decide what matters most: his career, his heart, or the fragile bond of the family he’s never truly had.

Chloe thrives on control, sharp comebacks, and fixing impossible reputations. So when the Frozen City Vipers hire her to clean up their latest scandal, she walks in ready to work. The problem? Ryder. The team’s brooding captain would rather skate through a wall than smile for a camera, and he definitely doesn’t want a PR queen telling him what to do. Forced into staged appearances and fake teamwork, their constant bickering quickly turns into dangerous chemistry neither of them can ignore. Between icy stares, late-night strategy sessions, and tension hot enough to melt the rink, Chloe and Ryder start slipping past each other’s defenses. But secrets, pride, and careers make falling for each other the riskiest play of all.

Deven grows up in a biker family where love is loud, engines are louder, and loyalty runs deep. On a routine drive, he finds Angel stranded on the roadside with her baby in her arms and her entire life packed into a broken-down car. She is young, exhausted, and out of options after being pushed out by her strict parents and abandoned by her ex. Deven steps in with a steady hand and a steady heart, guiding her into town and into a world she never expects—one filled with warmth, second chances, and a man who sees her strength before she sees it herself. As their lives intertwine, old wounds begin to heal and new hope takes root.

When Mindy is awoken by aliens and brought to their world, it sure seems like a dream. But when she meets handsome, glistening Jukar, everything starts to feel real. Are they destined for each other? And if they are, can she handle it?

So, you want to know what it’s like to be sex trafficked by aliens?

Cages and shock collars suck. My chained wrists are hoisted so high I’m straining on my tiptoes. My transparent dress explicitly displays my body to alien bidders. Being a gift for an alien general isn’t a confidence booster. And the food is extremely hit or miss.

But alien dick? Alien dick is my new favorite thing in the entire universe.

Unemployed, betrayed by her boyfriend, and entirely out of luck, Alessandra Vega is having the worst week of her life. Enter Domenico Santoro. Lethal, gorgeous, and emotionally unavailable, Nico is exactly the kind of distraction Alex needs to survive the night.

She leaves the morning after with her pride intact and her sights set on her new corporate job. But the universe has a sick sense of humor. Her new CEO? Nico. He doesn't do relationships, and she doesn't do office romances. But keeping things professional is going to be impossible when her new boss already knows exactly how she tastes.

Valentina is a dedicated sports reporter who lives for deadlines, not locker rooms. She can handle any season—except winter, when hockey takes over her schedule and her sanity. This year gets even colder when a newly signed player joins the Hawks and turns her routine upside down. He is talented, confident, and far too good at getting under her skin. Nathaniel is focused on proving himself on the ice, yet the sharp-tongued reporter trailing the team distracts him in ways he never expects. As interviews spark into banter and tension melts into heat, ambition and attraction collide. When a career-defining opportunity calls her away, both must face what winning truly means.

The scar on Harper Reid’s left knee tingled as she walked into Briar University’s hockey arena, a phantom reminder of the last time she’d stepped onto this ice. Three years, two surgeries, and one shattered dream ago. The early-morning light filtered through the high windows, casting long shadows across the empty stands.

Isobel Wright didn’t come to Wears Valley looking for trouble. She came to help her best friend with a spooked mare and maybe breathe a little Tennessee air. She didn’t expect the horse whisperer — the one with rope burns on his hands, a slow-burn smile, and hazel eyes that made her knees forget their job.

Ryder Callahan looks like he was born in the saddle. And he was. What no one around here knows is that he also owns half of Manhattan.

He keeps those two worlds airtight. Always has.

But Isobel makes him want to stop.

One small town. Two people hiding more than they say. And a pull between them that’s harder to outrun than a two-thousand-pound bull.

Some secrets are worth keeping. Some are worth blowing wide open.

Summer is determined to glide through her final year unnoticed, keeping her life neat, quiet, and drama-free. New school, new rules, no distractions. Easy… until she collides with Jake, the hockey star who is equal parts charm and chaos. Their first meeting is messy, their banter sharper than she expects, and his presence impossible to ignore. Slowly, her careful plans begin to crack as she gets pulled into a world of late nights, loyal friendships, and feelings she never signed up for. The more she resists, the closer he gets. Can she really stay invisible when someone sees her so clearly?

Evie does her best to stay small, hoping the school’s spotlight—and Noah’s sharp tongue—never lands on her for too long. But one moment of compassion pulls her straight into Noah’s world, cracking the mask he hides behind and exposing the bruised places neither of them ever show. A charged encounter leads to a kiss that should never happen, and suddenly the roles they’ve worn for years no longer fit. As whispers spread and loyalties twist, Evie tries to hold on to her quiet life while discovering a side of Noah that disarms her. Noah battles the pressure to stay who everyone expects. Their fragile bond pushes them to face truth, shame, and the longing to finally be seen.

Taylor Cruz lives for midnight roads and illegal grids, racing as Havoc—the street-racing ghost everyone films and no one catches. When a viral clip detonates her life and costs her license, Marco Vieri, an F1 team owner on the brink of collapse, offers her a last-chance gamble: three weeks in Monaco to prove she deserves one seat on his failing team. Standing in her way is Luca Vieri, the team’s flawless golden driver—and Marco’s son—who distrusts her past and the spotlight that follows her. When River Thorne resurfaces, the pressure turns personal. In Formula 1, speed isn’t the only thing that breaks you—sometimes it’s the spotlight, the crash, or the person you can’t afford to care about.

You are not broken, Lily Jane Cooper. You are perfect exactly how you are." Ten years in, Lily and Mason have the kind of love people would kill for. A ring, a date at a flower-covered cottage, and one dream they've finally said out loud: a baby. But month after month the test shows a single line, and the quiet between them grows louder than anything they've survived. Grief pushes Mason into double shifts and Lily somewhere darker, and the life they built starts to crack under the weight of everything they can't control. They promised forever. Forever never warned them what it would cost. Can a love this strong survive the one thing it can't fix?

Lacey lives and breathes hockey. As coach and manager of the Red Tornados, she’s fighting to keep the season—and her team—alive. Desperate for a turnaround, she brings in Riley: a legendary player with a reputation for trouble and a temper as sharp as his skating. He’s exactly what they need… and exactly what she doesn’t. Working together should be about saving the Tornados, but the rink turns tension into temptation. Between brutal practices, stubborn pride, and chemistry neither can outrun, Lacey and Riley skate a dangerous line between strategy and desire. Winning is the goal—unless they lose their hearts first.

On a midnight recon, Officer Banter finds a newborn abandoned in a trash can—and somehow ends up taking the baby home when Social Services won’t. Juggling bottles and diapers while teaching surveillance, Banter draws unwanted attention at the station, where break-ins, missing evidence, and a smear campaign start closing in. With her partner Corey and a few trusted allies, she’ll have to protect the baby—and prove she’s not the one being set up.

Ethan is living the dream as a star basketball player. But behind the glitz and glam lies a desire for something more. Meanwhile, Molly’s life is far less glamorous. She has put her dreams on hold to take care of her sick mother and does whatever it takes to earn some cash, even if that includes being a stripper. Their worlds intertwine unexpectedly, sparking a special bond. Will they give love a chance before life gets in the way?

Age Rating: 18+

Harmoni, daughter of the wealthiest man in the city, lives a life of privilege, but her overprotective father is determined to keep his wild child on lockdown. Harmoni is a skilled escape artist… Until her father hires one last guard: William, SWAT sergeant and Harmoni’s worst nightmare…or is he?

Isabella has chased speed, glory, and the chance to prove she belongs in the fiercest racing league on earth. She’s fast, fearless, and ready to take the podium from the man who’s ruled it for years. Every lap pushes her limits, every rival tests her courage, but nothing prepares her for the man himself. Charismatic, commanding, and impossibly infuriating, he doesn’t just challenge her on the track—he challenges her heart. Nights together blur desire and ambition, and Isabella realizes that to win, she must navigate more than speed; she must survive the heat of wanting him without losing herself in the process.

Maya dreams of gliding across the ice as a figure skater, but life keeps her grounded, balancing work at the local rink and the weight of limited means. The ice is her escape, the one place where her future feels within reach. Then Jaxon returns, a hometown hockey star with charm, confidence, and a past tied too closely to hers. Once her best friend and her first heartbreak, he stirs up feelings she thought she had long buried. Now they share the same rink, the same memories, and a tension that feels anything but simple. As ambitions grow and old sparks flicker, Maya finds herself navigating more than just routines on ice—she is learning how to face what still lingers beneath the surface.

Molly and Aster have spent years side by side, growing from childhood best friends into fierce university hockey teammates with Olympic dreams shining ahead. They share everything: early practices, late-night laughs, and a bond that feels unbreakable. But one impulsive night tilts the balance they’ve always trusted. Suddenly, every glance lingers a little longer, every touch feels louder, and the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur. Just as emotions start skating into risky territory, an unsettling shadow creeps into their world, forcing them closer than ever. Between ambition, loyalty, and rising tension, Molly must face a truth she’s long avoided. Because when hearts and dreams collide, staying safe might mean risking everything she thought she knew.

In the cozy town of Willowbrook, Daisy has a secret that refuses to stay quiet. She has been crushing on Deacon for years, even though he is the sheriff and her brother’s best friend, which makes him very off-limits. Deacon knows the rules, knows the history, and knows he should keep his distance, even as Daisy grows into a woman he can no longer ignore. Between lingering looks, small-town gossip, and rules that feel too tight, both try to do the right thing while their hearts argue otherwise. In Willowbrook, every choice echoes, but some feelings refuse to behave. Can friendship survive when sparks start flying?

Dr. Sage Bennett’s picture-perfect city life shatters after a painful breakup, sending her back to the cozy charm of Willowbrook. Trading skyscrapers for starlit nights, she rediscovers the pulse of small-town medicine—and the steady presence of Logan, her childhood friend turned colleague. Between shared laughter, old regrets, and quiet heartbeats, a spark begins to flicker again. But when her ex shows up, determined to rewrite their past, Sage faces a choice that could heal—or break—her heart all over again. Love, it seems, has a funny way of finding you right where you started.