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Vintage wine. Sharp wit. Deadly secrets. And one hell of a slow burn. I came to the South of France to organize a wine auction, not trip over a dead sommelier in a private vineyard. Now I’m neck-deep in murder suspects, vintage Bordeaux, family scandals, and a brooding detective named Xavier Dupont who smells like danger, espresso, and way too many bad decisions I desperately want to make. He’s brilliant. He’s impossible. He glares like it’s foreplay. And worst of all? He’s somehow immune to my signature blend of charm, sarcasm, and perfectly timed red lipstick. There’s a killer...

One cabin. One impossible connection. One chance to rewrite the rules. Pia I came to the mountains to clear my head, finish my thesis, and maybe breathe for the first time in years. I didn’t expect him—my brother’s best friend, NHL golden boy, Liam Mitchell. Older. Brooding. Off-limits. He’s supposed to be a summer complication. A distraction. But then he touches me like I’m the only thing keeping him grounded. And I’m starting to wonder… maybe I am. Liam I came here to disappear. Anxiety, burnout, pressure I can’t explain—hockey used to be my escape. Now it’s my cage. ...

One contract. Zero boundaries. Endless temptation. Jace Riley Twist. America’s sweetheart. Platinum-selling pop princess. Loved by everyone… but me. Too polished, too perfect, too fake. So of course, she's the one I’m forced to fake-date after a PR disaster nearly tanks my career. I thought pretending to like her would be the hardest part.Turns out, pretending not to fall for her is the real challenge. Riley Jace Donovan is the kind of man I’ve been trained to avoid—reckless, cocky, loud. But when my team says jump, I smile and ask how high. So I put on the dress, smile for the ...

She’s all rules. He’s all reckless. And now they’re getting married. Tariq knows three things for sure: Football is life. Fame is fleeting. And Chloe Carter—guarded, brilliant, breathtaking Chloe—is completely off-limits. She shut him down years ago. Now she’s his boss (technically) because she's the team's PR manager, and his daily torment. Too sharp to fall for his charm. Too untouchable to risk again. But when a green card disaster leaves Chloe staring down deportation, Tariq offers the unthinkable: a fake marriage. Strictly business. Zero feelings. One bed. He sincerely ...

I've been kidnapped by a Greek mob boss who is holding me for his needs. No, not those needs. Just an illegal procedure I have to provide that nobody can know about. And if I refuse, I die... Stavros Anastas is a man who never accepts 'no' for an answer. He's rich, powerful, demanding, and always gets what he wants. He says he's going to let me go when everything's done, but I am not used to trusting men, pertinently mafia kings. But I have no other choice but to obey. When complications arise, I have to stay in this place longer than planned. But the more time I spend with that Greek god, ...

Dominic I never thought I can fall in love with a girl like Serena: smart, genuine, innocent. She's everything a man can dream of . . . And the only girl who is absolutely indifferent to my charm. My reputation does not adorn me. But one day I'll make her stop rejecting me and believe that my feelings are for real. Will she? Serena I started falling for this playboy after I got to know him better. But I know for sure that old habits are hard to get rid of. And my heart isn't made of steel. Will he break me forever? GIVE ME EVERYTHING is a spicy romance novella with a Beautiful Happily Ever ...

Love was never part of the plan. MAYA: When my corporate snake of a cousin threatens my friend’s shop, I do what any sane woman would: grab a megaphone, call out the system, and maybe (allegedly) break into a building for evidence. Which is fine. Totally under control. Until Rafe Morales shows up with his deep scowl, black motorcycle, and maddeningly calm voice telling me to “stay put.” I’d rather choke on a tote bag. We’ve never gotten along. He’s gruff, silent, infuriatingly hot—and now? He’s suddenly everywhere. Helping. Watching. Catching me when I fall. And maybe… ...

SOME THINGS ARE WORTH BREAKING FOR Sophie I inherited a bookstore that smells like old paper and cinnamon. I drink too much coffee. I run a smutty Book Club. And I need help to fix a few things before everything falls apart. Grady Carter is quiet. Brooding. Built like a wall I should absolutely not want to climb. But every time something breaks, he shows up. Always one step ahead. I don’t trust easy. But I think I’m starting to trust him. And that’s terrifying. Grady She’s soft. Loud. Smart-mouthed. Curvy as sin. She smells like vanilla and trouble. From the second I walk into that ...

If you have your worst day ever and you're lost in the middle of nowhere, but then a sexy bartender offers you dinner, would you agree? I did, and it was the most amazing night of my life. But after I broke up with my shitty ex, I do not trust men, especially ones who are this handsome. And when I try to leave without saying anything, my new gorgeous friend offers me to stay until I find a proper apartment, or as long as I want to. But will I be able to put aside my prejudice and enjoy the moment? And could this incredible man be my one and only? Strangers-to-Lovers Curvy Heroine / Dirty-...

Revenge Never Tasted Sweeter They thought that the small town of Carlisle would be a perfect place to hide. Nobody’s going to look for vampires in such a quiet neighborhood. They were wrong. As soon as each of them discovers that they can fall in love, everything turns upside down. But is love a good reason to jeopardize their perfect undercover? And do vampires really love, or is it all just a moment of weakness? This collection includes: THE DEVIL'S WEAKNESS: A Rich Boss/His Maid Romance. THE DEVIL'S SISTER: A Forbidden Love Romance. THE DEVIL'S ANGEL: An Age-gap Instalove Romance. ...

I’m a billionaire, I’m a chaser, I’m a wolf. I worked too hard to get where I am now, so I don’t need any distractions. But Angelica Sorreno is like a tsunami that blows everything in its way. I just couldn't resist. She asked me for help and I agreed. But then I’ve made a mistake. I’ve kissed her and now I don’t think I can let her go that easily. Italian Setting Billionaire Romance Second Chance Friends to Enemies to Lovers Very Spicy One Month Only is the first book of the Tuscany Nights Series. Angie and Ricardo's story continues in One Month More.

When my boss assigned me to convince the stubborn ranch owner to sell his property to our company, I thought it would be a straightforward business deal. Little did I know, fate had other plans. A hurricane hit with unexpected ferocity, leaving me with the grumpiest and most attractive cowboy I could ever imagine. Without lighting and . . . . . . with only one bed, forcing us into an intimate proximity that neither of us could have anticipated. Spicy Romantic Forced proximity Grumpy / Grumpy Enemies to Lovers Happily Ever After GUARANTEED!

Ricardo not only helped with his money and connections but also gave me the other kinds of pleasures, the ones I never knew I needed. And now I became addicted to them. I knew this relationship wouldn't last forever. There's only one problem. I think I have already fallen in love with him . . . Small Town in Tuscany Angsty & Emotional Second Chance / High School Crush Billionaire Romance Very Spicy One Month More is the second book in The Tuscany Nights Series and should be read following One Month Only.

Sky He's bold, bossy, arrogant, and always gets what he wants. When he saw me for the first time, he said that my lips were made for bl*w jobs. Who in the world speaks like that? He's my new stepbrother and I hate him. But, even more, I hate myself for thinking about him while reading those romance books that I hide under my bed . . . Zac The moment I saw her, I already knew she would be mine. The second we move out of our parent's house, I'm claiming her, taking everything she can give me and giving her everything I have in return. How fortunate it is for me to find out that our parents ...

Pretty Woman meets Fifty Shades of Grey I should've never agreed to move into my ex-boyfriend's father's house, even if it was temporary and I had nowhere to go. But I did. I moved into Daniel's apartment and discovered his deepest, darkest secret that no one else should know. Did I stop dreaming about this gorgeous, intelligent, and sexy man? I wish, but unfortunately, now I want him even more. Will he let me in not only to his home but also his heart? Ex-Boyfriend's Dad Forced Proximity Incredibly Spicy Insta-Everything Light BD$M INTENT TO KEEP is a Spicy Romance Novella between an older...

What do a small-town doctor and an LA YouTube star have in common? That's right: we were best friends in high school. We haven't seen each other in years, but now Connor Chase is back in town and even more gorgeous than I remember. After one dinner, he confessed that he always liked me, and I admitted that I used to dream about dating him. Of course, we ended up in bed. And it was the best night of my life. But is there a chance to be together? Or was that just a fulfillment of a teenage fantasy? Dirty-talking Hero Over-the-top Sweet Very Spicy Curvy Woman Insta-Everything Happily Ever ...

She barely looks at me, but the blood begins pulsing in my veins. She turns me on by simply passing by. So many women are throwing themselves into my arms, but I don't even look at them. For some unexplained reason, I want the only girl I'll never have. Gabrielle Marcos. My student. A girl I have to coach. To see everyday but never touch. A girl who scared me to death and then saved my life after waking me up from the nightmare I was living in. A girl who made me feel alive again... But what do they say: the strongest passion burns the most? Yeah, now I'm sure about that. "Leave Me ...

She's my sister's best friend; I always knew that she was off-limits. Until one night when I lost my mind and kissed her . . . Yeah, I know: what was I thinking, right? Since that day, everything changed, we barely talked, our friendship shattered into thousand tiny pieces. Yesterday my sister told me that Mia is going to live with us for the next couple of weeks because she has no place to stay. But it’s not a problem, right? I am older now, wiser. I won’t touch her, smell her, place her palm in mine . . . And, moreover, I would never let myself kiss her again. Do you believe me? KISS ...

She was promised to another man. But all is fair in love and war, right? That's why I am going to do anything it takes to make Camilla mine. Safe stalker Very Spicy Insta-Everything Virgin Heroine French Riviera SWEET STALKER is a spicy new adult romance novella from a dual point of view and a beautiful Happily Ever After.

Kylie We met on our first day of school. He defended me when other boys started laughing at me. He fought with them, saying it was inappropriate to talk to a lady like that. He was a real gentleman, even at the age of six. I fell in love right away. But I knew he'd never love me back. That's why I agreed to move abroad. Too bad, it didn't help me to forget about him. Tyler I tried to kiss her, but she rejected me. I started dating other girls, but she never got jealous. I hated myself for not being able to stop loving her. Even after almost a year without her, I still missed her. My father ...