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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... -
![Notorious Park Avenue Prince by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank]()
Notorious Park Avenue Prince by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank
Who are we? Like you even need to ask. We’re the seven richer-than-sin legacies causing debauchery at the prestigious Astor University in Manhattan. Some call us spoiled. Some call us trouble. But everyone calls us the Park Avenue Princes. Notorious Park Avenue Prince is the sixth standalone novel in the Park Avenue Princes world. James “East” Easton. “The Pompous One”. I’m so over college... -
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![Seeing Red by Shon]()
Seeing Red by Shon
I 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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![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... -
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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 Reactions. A 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... -
![Knot Letting Go by Thea Masen, Clover Holloway]()
Knot Letting Go by Thea Masen, Clover Holloway
Can they get the girl and the gold? After the Olympic committee is forced to allow omegas to compete, Raven Novak is called up to represent Team USA in figure skating in Milan. She’s worked hard to get here and is determined to live up to the expectations of everyone watching. Pack West is committed to bringing curling into the public eye, starting with winning the gold... -
![Meet Me in the Sky by Jeffrey K. Davenport]()
Meet Me in the Sky by Jeffrey K. Davenport
Billy Montgomery , a Houston-born New York transplant, aspiring novelist, and soon-to-be young divorcée is headed to Punta Mita for his sister's destination wedding with a severe case of bad luck, a broken heart, and a sunny disposition about it all...Categorized as:
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![Tart and Sweet by Amy Lane]()
Tart and Sweet by Amy Lane
In the Army, Robbie Chambers turned on his lover out of fear—and he hasn’t been able to live with himself since. Now he’s out of the Army but still trapped in the closet that brought on his most cowardly moment, and he starts to think he’ll never be able to fight his way free. Until he sees Cy McVeigh...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![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... -
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Dix by Emmy Sanders
Do you believe in hate at first sight? Dixon. If I had to choose one word to describe my new cocky costar, it’d be exasperating. Nikolas Adamos may look like a Greek god—and he certainly struts around like he knows it—but unlike everyone else, I refuse to fall prey to his charms...Categorized as:
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![Reckless On Ice by Adrian R. Hale]()
Reckless On Ice by Adrian R. Hale
Ryder Kingston. Acting on impulse is my specialty, but hey, I’m a man of action. My reckless words land me in hot water when some jerk captures a moment meant for my teammates' ears only. Unfortunately, the video goes viral and turns me into public enemy number one. To rehabilitate my image, my agent demands I undergo sensitivity training—whatever the heck that is...Categorized as:
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![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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![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...Categorized as:
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![The Marriage Policy by Riley Hart]()
The Marriage Policy by Riley Hart
Donovan. What’s a little marriage of convenience between best friends? I’ve always worked hard to keep the friendship line firmly in place when it comes to Eric. I’m gay, and he’s straight. We’re best friends and nothing more. But he’s my person, and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for him... -
![Knot Their Style by A.J. Shirley]()
Knot Their Style by A.J. Shirley
Serenity. Serenity Rose Johnson has only one hope, and that’s to find a pack that will treat her kindly, and maybe allow her to follow her dreams of being a fashion designer. She hasn't had it easy, but somehow, she's never given up that hope—not even after her dads sold her to omega traffickers to settle their debts...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)...Categorized as:
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![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. . -
![The Heart of Psychos: Part two by Ames Mills]()
The Heart of Psychos: Part two by Ames Mills
Everyone warns you that it isn't safe when you step into this life. Danger lurks in every corner, and I’m constantly looking over my shoulder to see what will happen next. The villain in our story is supposed to be a protector, a father. But all he does is bring sorrow to his son, and he tried to take three important people from our lives... -
![Loving the Legend by Kit Grey]()
Loving the Legend by Kit Grey
Since Pro basketball player Ty “Pretty Boy” Washington picked up a basketball, he’s only ever wanted one to make it to the pro league and win championships. As the number one pick in the draft, he defies the odds in his rookie year by beating the record of one of the greatest players in the league, Sid “The Wonder Kid” King...Categorized as:
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![The Heart of Psychos: Part One by Ames Mills]()
The Heart of Psychos: Part One by Ames Mills
I spent one amazing night with the twins, Alexey and Dmitri Orlov, heirs to the Russian Mafia throne. We made a deal. One night with no strings attached. Now they’re convinced I’m theirs. The only thing is, I don’t want to be attached. I wanted to experience what they were offering. Now I’m finding myself entangled in their lives. But they don’t come alone... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![The Ghost in the Hall by K.M. Avery]()
The Ghost in the Hall by K.M. Avery
Something is very wrong with the Fitzwilliam estate. .. It was supposed to be a regular séance job. But from the minute I met an angry ghost in the hall, I knew there wasn’t going to be anything ordinary about this house or its dead residents. First of all, there were way too many of them. Second, some of them had been helped along from living to dead...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... -
![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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![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... -
![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... -
![Knot Just for Show by Violet Braxe]()
Knot Just for Show by Violet Braxe
I, Ursula Goldblum-Laskaris, have never felt like a real omega. An ugly duckling? Sure...Categorized as:
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![Magic In The Moonlight by Auryn Hadley]()
Magic In The Moonlight by Auryn Hadley
Sugar, spice, and everything nice, that's what witches' spells should be made of. .. Running to Summerpoint to avoid my failed love life may have seemed drastic, but I'd just inherited a house from a distant relative. The timing was perfect, almost like magic. But the cottage is in need of repairs, the place is in the middle of a forest, and I'm not used to small towns...
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