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Why We Fight by T.J. Klune
Do you believe in love at first sight? Corey Ellis sure doesn’t. Oh, everyone around him seems to have found their happy ending, but he’s far too busy to worry about such things. He’ll have plenty of time for romance after he survives his last summer before graduation. So what if he can’t get his former professor, Jeremy Olsen, out of his head? It’s just hero worship... -
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Seeing Red by Shon
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI was only in Bliss Peak to do two See about my grandmother.WriteI wasn’t supposed to get to this town and show my behind. Literally.But I could explain. There was a bat. In my shower. And the threat of rabies was enough to have me sprinting out of my cabin to my only neighbor’s house, with just my towel and suds covering my body...Categorized as:
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![If You Love Something by Jayce Ellis]()
If You Love Something by Jayce Ellis
"A lovingly drawn depiction of Black family dynamics." —Publishers Weekly on Learned ReactionsA marriage lost is found again in this cheeky new romantic comedy from acclaimed author Jayce Ellis. As executive chef at one of the hottest restaurants in DC, DeShawn Franklin has almost everything he’s ever wanted... -
![Suspiciously Sweet by Samantha SoRelle]()
Suspiciously Sweet by Samantha SoRelle
Trevor Hill has a secret.By day he’s a mild-mannered journalist, but by night he’s the hottest—and most hated—food critic in town. When he walks into Nana O’Neill’s Bakery looking for his next scathing review, the last thing he expects is someone like Owen behind the counter. The scowling man looks more like a bouncer than a baker, but after one bite, Trevor is in love—with Owen’s baking at least...Categorized as:
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![I Think They Love You by Julian Winters]()
I Think They Love You by Julian Winters
Sometimes fake dating your ex can turn into a second chance. When Denzel “Denz” Carter’s workaholic father and CEO of 24 Carter Gold unexpectedly announces his retirement, the competition is on for who will become his successor. To convince his judgmental family members that Denz is capable of commitment he impulsively lies about being in a serious relationship... -
![I'll Have What He's Having by Adib Khorram]()
I'll Have What He's Having by Adib Khorram
A smart, tender, vivacious romantic comedy about mistaken identities, the line between love and sex, and the way one night—and one person—can change your life forever. When it comes to love, Farzan Alavi is a disaster. After his most recent heartbreak, he’s drowning his sorrows at Kansas City’s newest wine bar. Only instead of being crowded between strangers, he’s escorted to a VIP table for one... -
![Kings of B'more by R. Eric Thomas]()
Kings of B'more by R. Eric Thomas
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo Black, queer best friends face their last day together with an epic journey through Baltimore in this magnetic YA debut by celebrated cultural critic and bestselling Here For It author R. Eric Thomas. With junior year starting in the fall, Harrison feels like he's on the precipice of, well, everything... -
![Royal Lines by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Royal Lines by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
They’re setting fire to the sheets, but a romance between an out and proud hockey star and a closeted playboy prince could end up burning them both.Marquis Miller might be one of the NHL’s best players, single, wealthy, and open about his sexuality, but he knows his future lies in taking over the reins of the family’s multimillion-dollar company after retirement... -
![One For The Team by Aria Daze, David Blackwell]()
One For The Team by Aria Daze, David Blackwell
Despite what her recent ex-boyfriend thinks, Chrissy Hawkins has options.As the beloved mascot for the Minnesota Hares, she's surrounded by beautiful men every week. But none more so than Blessing Harrel. The high-energy hockey center has had his eye on her since she joined the team even though she remained needlessly loyal to her so-called boyfriend... -
![Crimes of Passion by Jack Harbon]()
Crimes of Passion by Jack Harbon
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPress play on this funny, sexy short story about rival true-crime podcast hosts forced to play nice and work together when, in reality, all they want to do is kill each other.Emery Thompson hates Calvin Chamberlain. From the way he acts like he’s better than everyone to the way he moves through the world thinking his podcast is the cream of the crop, every little thing about the man gets to him...Categorized as:
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![A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson]()
A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson
Sometimes two cooks in the kitchen are better than one in this swoony romantic comedy from the author of I'm So (Not) Over You. Xavier Reynolds is doing less than stellar. He just got dumped, was passed over for a prestigious fellowship, and to top it all off he's right back home in Harper's Cove, Maine (population: 9,000)... -
![I'm So (Not) Over You by Kosoko Jackson]()
I'm So (Not) Over You by Kosoko Jackson
Rated: 3.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA chance to rewrite their ending is worth the risk in this swoony romantic comedy from Kosoko Jackson.It's been months since aspiring journalist Kian Andrews has heard from his ex-boyfriend, Hudson Rivers, but an urgent text has them meeting at a café. Maybe Hudson wants to profusely apologize for the breakup. Or confess his undying love. . -
![Definitely Not Paid Enough For This by A.J. Sherwood]()
Definitely Not Paid Enough For This by A.J. Sherwood
“Company policy forbids me from accepting power from customers in exchange for any product on the shelves, my blood, my soul, or my firstborn child…” When Ross started working night shift at a lonely gas station in Salem, he expected quiet nights. Instead, he found himself face to face—quite literally—with the supernatural... -
![The Offer by T.M. Richardson]()
The Offer by T.M. Richardson
One Fateful Night. Two Prince Charmings.Alisa hasn’t had the best of luck. Her dream of expanding her salon into a franchise has stalled. Her dating life is non-existent. She spends her nights with wine, takeout, and thriller marathons. Looking to spice up her life, she heads back to the one place she knows will satisfy her desires... -
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![Nothing Between Us by Roni Loren]()
Nothing Between Us by Roni Loren
From the New York Times bestselling author of Need You Tonight comes a steamy Loving on the Edge novel that proves watching is only half the fun… Unlike the heroine of her popular thriller series, Georgia Delaune can’t afford to take risks or push sexual boundaries—unless you count spying through her neighbor’s bedroom window, and never missing a single move he makes...Categorized as:
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![Skin After Skin by Jordan Castillo Price]()
Skin After Skin by Jordan Castillo Price
Fierce. Audacious. Independent. Curtis Ash can’t be bothered to settle down. He’s too busy enjoying his cushy job as a high-paid stylist, caught in a whirlwind of hookups, parties, and obscenely priced cocktails. The only snarl in an otherwise charmed life is the salon’s hotshot colorist, Red Turner... -
![Always Running by Calliope Stewart]()
Always Running by Calliope Stewart
Is it finally time to stop running?Tibby Sinclair is the queen of messy beginnings. Raised for fourteen years in a religious cult before being tossed into the San Francisco Omega Academy, Tibby never had a chance. That didn't stop her though. She toughened up and became someone that would protect herself...Categorized as:
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![Cupid Calling by Viano Oniomoh]()
Cupid Calling by Viano Oniomoh
Ejiro Odavwaro wants to fall in love. Obiora Anozie wants a free vacation. Both hope they’ll find what they want on the upcoming reality dating show Cupid Calling, where they’ll be competing alongside twenty-eight other bachelors for the heart of one bachelorette.The very last thing they expect is to fall for each other...Categorized as:
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![Switch Heater by K.L. Moore]()
Switch Heater by K.L. Moore
Three years. Three years at the Omega Center, learning everything I need to learn, becoming the omega that they say we're supposed to be. You know what else they say? That we'll find our pack, our alphas, while here. There hasn't been an omega yet that's walked through those doors and not walked out ready to bond with their intended packs and alphas. The exception being me... -
![Witchcraft In The Woods by Auryn Hadley]()
Witchcraft In The Woods by Auryn Hadley
Wild things have tails, hatred always fails, and the forest knows me too well, that's why I need this magic... Magic is a gift. A pretty miraculous one, in my opinion. It also comes with responsibilities - things like protecting the town that made this possible. Sadly, that means my last battle with the evil coven may have caused a tiny little problem.The spell that protects this place is fading...Categorized as:
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![Queenie & the Krakens by Aleera Anaya Ceres]()
Queenie & the Krakens by Aleera Anaya Ceres
Naomi Queen swore to herself she'd never get involved with criminals. She didn't want any part of the world that raised her because she knew the trouble the malicious underground could bring. But all that changes when she witnesses a murder between a gang of mermen shifters.Swept into the maelstrom of the paranormal criminal underbelly wasn't exactly high on her to-do list... -
![All Packed Up by Lana Kole]()
All Packed Up by Lana Kole
What happens when an omega is paired with the wrong pack?You run. Or at least that’s what Wendy did when she felt her heat approaching around her alphas. So with a bag and her best feline friend in tow, Wendy ran.No more betting, no more fighting, and certainly no more crushing on the fighters. Nic had turned a new leaf and was dedicating himself to his business...Categorized as:
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![Lyric & the Heartbeats by Lana Kole]()
Lyric & the Heartbeats by Lana Kole
A stubborn omega...After years of wishing, Lyric’s dream is finally coming true. She’s landed her first tour, when all her life she’s been told to settle and find herself a pack. Now she can prove that she’s more than her omega designation, more than the perfect mold her mother tried to force her to fit in. All she needs is a band.Bruised hearts from broken pasts..Categorized as:
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![I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming]()
I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming
A hilarious and sexy romance about a woman who gets dropped on a strange planet only to fall for not one, but two, aliens, from the author of I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf.Dorothy Valentine is close to getting her PhD in wildlife biology when she’s attacked by a lion. On the bright side, she’s saved! On the not-so-bright side, it’s because they’re abducted by aliens...Categorized as:
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![Gold Mine by R.L. Randolph]()
Gold Mine by R.L. Randolph
YOU ARE WORTH IT. YOU ARE WORTH LOVING.Juniper Walden was shocked when she went from a Beta to an Omega in the blink of an eye. After meeting Seth, Bennett, Theo, and Arin, she finds herself spending her first heat safely and securely in their care...
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