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Avery is a grad student in New York working on a collection of cultural reports and flailing financially and emotionally. She dates older men for money, and others for the oblivion their egos offer. In an act of desperation, Avery takes a job at a right-wing dating app. The "white-paper" she is tasked to write for the startup eventually merges with her dissertation, resulting in a metafictional text that reveals itself over the course of the novel.

They were never supposed to make it this far. Rookie point guard Jordan Keller entered the WNBA with dreams of success—but no one expected her to lead the Phoenixes on an improbable championship run. Not the analysts. Not the fans. Not even Jordan herself. In the high-pressure world of playoff basketball, Jordan finds herself navigating more than just defensive traps and championship expectations. She's also falling—hard—for Camille Robinson, the team's brilliant PR Director, a woman just as fierce behind the scenes as Jordan is on the court. Their connection grows in stolen moments ...

He’s ruthless. He’s possessive. And now… he’s claimed me. I thought I could handle my new job. I was wrong. The moment I step into Nikolai Dracos’ office, I realize I’m in way over my head. He’s dominant, cold, and dangerously seductive—the kind of man who gets everything he wants. And what he wants… is me. One heated glance, and I know I should run. But when he touches me? I don’t just melt—I shatter. Now, I’m trapped in his world of power and control—where secrets lurk in the shadows and rules don’t exist. And the most terrifying part? I don’t want to escape....

A long-haul flight. A massive, possessive alpha who barely fits in his seat. And me—trapped next to him. The moment our thighs touch, I feel it. The heat. The pull. The raw, unstoppable chemistry. But when I meet his dark, hungry gaze, he leans in and growls something that steals my breath. “My mate.” I should run. I should be terrified. Instead, I let him drag me into the filthiest, most possessive encounter of my life—one that doesn’t stop when we land. Because now, I belong to him. And he’ll make sure I never forget it.

"Seasoned Hearts" presents an intimate prequel that reveals the passionate romance behind the most unexpected engagement in the Miklos Crime Family series. Dr. Sanaa Kimani never imagined she'd open her door to find Charleston's most feared patriarch on her doorstep. But when Márkus Miklos arrives seeking cooking lessons—an excuse so flimsy it would be comical if his intense gaze didn't suggest an entirely different hunger—she finds herself drawn into a world where danger and desire dance hand in hand. At sixty, Márkus has spent decades building an empire from necessity and ...

A sapphic interlude of secret touches, stolen glances, and the kind of love that blooms between the buzzer and the bedroom. 🏀 She’s the WNBA’s rising star. 💼 She’s the polished PR director with too much to lose. 💘 But off the court, their chemistry can’t be coached—or ignored. In this sultry, emotionally rich companion novella to Love & Basketball, Jordan Keller and Camille Robinson are no longer fighting their feelings—they’re learning how to surrender to them. From stolen kisses at the lake house to steamy late-night locker room encounters, this collection of ...

In "Critical Care," passion collides with power as renowned heart surgeon Dr. Zuri Bakari finds herself entangled with the dangerous and alluring Andrei Miklos, head of the notorious Miklos crime family. When Zuri takes on the challenging case of Andrei's nephew Dominik, she becomes inextricably linked to a world of shadows and secrets. As Zuri fights to save Dominik's life, she must navigate the treacherous waters of her own family's expectations and the Miklos family's dark legacy. With each passing day, the undeniable attraction between Zuri and Andrei grows, blurring the lines between ...

In 1938 Chicago, a seamstress's needle can stitch together more than just fabric—it can weave power, danger, and an unexpected love that defies every boundary. Ruby Washington has built her reputation as Chicago's most talented seamstress by keeping secrets. Every dress she creates holds the confidences of its wearer, from society wives to jazz singers. But her greatest secret is one she inherited: her mother didn't die in an accident twenty years ago—she was murdered for trying to change how business was done in the Windy City. Marco Valentini may be heir to Chicago's most powerful ...

🔥 Part of the Claimed in 30: Steamy Short Reads series – short, intense, and irresistibly addictive romances you can devour in just 30 minutes! 🔥 A fiery, forbidden love that defies rules, risks careers, and breaks every boundary… Talia Monroe has spent her life fighting. Fighting to survive the foster system. Fighting to prove herself in the military. And fighting against the emotions she’s never let anyone see. But when a reckless choice lands her in the Army, the last thing she expects is to meet Joon-Seok "Joon" Han—the commanding, disciplined KATUSA soldier who sees ...

📘 Claimed in 30: Buried in Her A steamy grumpy x sunshine forced proximity novella that’ll leave you breathless in one hot, filthy lunch break. Noelle Hart didn’t plan to knock on her best friend’s brother’s door in the middle of a snowstorm. But when her life falls apart—and her options freeze over—she ends up at the door of the one man she swore she’d never beg for help: Kenji Takeda. Cold. Distant. Gorgeous. And the only one who ever made her feel too much. Kenji doesn’t do chaos. But when Noelle shows up dripping wet and shivering, he breaks his rules and lets her in....

When eight years of perfect patterns start to drift, two brilliant minds discover that love sometimes requires a complete system upgrade. Maya Williams-Choi has always understood love through algorithms and patterns. But after a year of focusing on parenthood and career, she notices their carefully calibrated connection showing signs of "efficiency drift." When her husband Jun-ho reveals an opportunity to test revolutionary neural synchronization technology at a mountain retreat, Maya must decide if she's ready to venture into uncharted emotional territory. At the Sensory Synthesis Center, ...

Love is worth crossing every border... When American photographer Nia Harrison meets Lieutenant Jin-ho Park at the North Korean border, their connection defies every boundary between them. As their forbidden romance deepens through secret light signals and stolen moments, they must risk everything for a chance at freedom together. But in a world of military checkpoints and constant surveillance, discovery means more than heartbreak—it could cost them their lives. Their only hope lies in a daring escape across three countries, aided by a secret network of helpers and pursued by those who ...

She was chosen as tribute. He made her unforgettable. In the sun-drenched kingdom of Solára, concubines are prepared like offerings—bathed in rosewater, adorned in gold, and trained to seduce the King. But Seyla, a coastal girl with a noble mother’s blood and a whisper of rebellion in her gaze, was never meant to be just a gift. Summoned for one night of pleasure, she is washed, scented, and transformed into living temptation by the hands—and mouths—of women who crave her as much as the King. But what begins as ritual becomes something far more dangerous, as Seyla’s body learns ...

🔥 She came to Italy to find God. She didn’t expect to find Him in a man who kissed like scripture and touched her like worship. After leaving a loveless, sexless relationship, Naomi travels to Tuscany on a solo faith retreat—desperate to rediscover God, herself, and maybe, the meaning of joy. What she finds instead is Luca Bellini, a vineyard owner with soil on his hands, scripture in his soul, and fire in his eyes. Their connection is instant. Their chemistry? Unholy. Or… is it? 💋 Tasting the Garden is a bold, sensual Christian romance inspired by the Song of Solomon—a story ...

In the glittering world of Seoul's gaming scene, two brilliant minds are about to discover that love follows its own algorithm... Maya Williams, a 20-year-old African American gaming prodigy, rules the professional gaming world as the mysterious QuantumQueen. Brilliant, autistic, and armed with an extraordinary mathematical mind, she's found sanctuary in the precise patterns of gaming strategy. But when she arrives in Seoul for her studies, she never expects to find her perfect match in both gaming and life. Choi Jun-ho appears to be the perfect heir to his family's corporate empire. At 35,...

From author Anika Jade comes the sizzling second installment in the Miklos Crime Family series, where danger meets delicious, and redemption comes with a side of romance... Love was never on the menu for Chef Thandiwe Bakari. After escaping an abusive marriage in Nairobi, she built her Charleston restaurant into a sanctuary where broken pieces become beautiful fusion cuisine. Her kitchen is her kingdom, her recipes are her weapons, and her past is firmly behind her—until Ciprian Miklos walks in. Recently released from Russia's notorious Black Dolphin prison, Ciprian is a man with shadows ...

Some lessons aren't taught—they're inherited. When Jordan Williams discovers her grandmother Rose's pink leather journal hidden in an old attic, she finds more than family memories. She uncovers a blueprint for navigating life as a Black woman in a world that isn't always ready for her shine. As a rising corporate executive passed over for yet another promotion, Jordan has always played by the rules. But her grandmother's journal reveals a different path—one of dignity, determination, and unapologetic excellence. Each entry unveils timeless lessons about commanding respect, knowing your...

👑 A Vessel Chosen by the Gods. A King Obsessed Beyond Reason. A Court Dripping with Ritual, Lust, and Sacred Power. In the golden kingdom of Solára, power doesn't pass through politics—it flows through the body of a Vessel. And Seyla, once a coastal tribute, now carries the King's heir... and has become the target of every enemy who would see the kingdom burn. Book Two of Seyla's transformation from innocent offering to dangerous queen. Marked by sacred milk, sensual rites, and the divine fire of succession, Seyla's pregnant body is worshipped by those who love her—and hunted by ...

📍 Beaufort, South Carolina, 1948 In a town where whispered judgment hides behind every smile, Etta Mae Johnson keeps her head down, her heart quiet, and her desires locked away. Until a soldier walks into her life—and changes everything. Corporal Luca Moretti is just passing through… or so he says. Tall, olive-skinned, and sharp in his uniform, he looks at Etta like she’s not just beautiful—she’s unforgettable. Their attraction is forbidden, undeniable, and far too dangerous to name. ⚠️ One kiss turns into a secret night. 🔥 One night turns into a love worth risking ...

Love is the ultimate achievement to unlock. Maya Williams-Choi thought she had mastered every algorithm life could present. As QuantumQueen, she revolutionized professional gaming with her mathematical precision. As the beloved wife of corporate heir Jun-ho Choi (better known to gamers as DragonEmperor), she found a love that spoke her unique pattern-based language. But pregnancy introduces variables that defy even her most elegant calculations. With their baby on the way, Maya and Jun-ho must navigate: Traditional Korean family expectations colliding with modern parenthood A gaming ...