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"I’m trapped in a blizzard with the man I ghosted—a decade-old heartbreak on skates. Now we’re stuck sharing one cot… with nowhere to hide. Cole Dawson is hockey’s golden boy. Big. Brooding. Still jaw-droppingly handsome. He recognizes me instantly—despite the years, the distance, and the name I buried everything under. My father's scandal nearly took down the league—and I disappeared from everything to survive it. Now we’re locked in until morning, the walls and our past closing in with every heartbeat. Each look sparks the pull of a first love we never got to finish. Each word rewinds time until I’m falling again—hard, and fast. I tell myself I’m here to build my career, but every smile, every touch, pulls me deeper. If anyone ever connects the dots—links me to the man who rigged games and shattered careers—everything I’ve built could disappear. My job. My credibility. The second chance I’ve clawed my way toward. And Cole could lose everything just for standing next to me. I already lost him once. Now I’m risking my job, my reputation—and worst of all, my heart."

"I came to Maple Ridge for a paycheck. I ended up living with my grumpy boss and wanting him more than I should. I take a temporary nanny job for Logan Grant, the town’s broody bar owner and single dad, and regret it immediately. He treats optimism like a flaw, sets rules like traps, and reminds me he’s in charge. Then forced proximity kicks in. Shared kitchens. Late nights. His daughter’s laughter warming cold rooms. We argue over snacks and schedules. He hovers too close. I push back. Tension turns sharp, then dangerous, then into looks that aren’t professional. I notice how gentle he is with his daughter. He notices when my smile slips and stays close. The line blurs when his hand steadies mine. It breaks when I realize he’s already fallen—and I want him to. Now his ex wants custody, the town is watching, and I’m still technically the help. Worst part? Loving him could cost him everything—and I’m the risk he can’t afford."

"I turned my dad’s best friend and billionaire enemy into my fake fiancé…and now I’m pregnant. The city knows Dominic Hart as a CEO and single dad. He knows me as the girl who ruined everything. I came back with a new name and secrets that burn. Our families drown in scandal. A staged engagement becomes our only lifeline. He needs to save his image. I need to save my restaurant. I agree with his proposal, and I make my rules clear: No touching in private. No real feelings. No strings. "

"Tessa isn’t looking for trouble. Mason wasn’t supposed to matter. And falling for a hot, single-dad firefighter was never part of the plan. Tessa is rebuilding her life—carefully, intentionally, and on her own terms. The last thing she needs is a complicated man with a guarded heart and a life that’s already full. Then Mason happens. He’s steady. Protective. And far too easy to fall for. A firefighter devoted to his daughter and a man who shows up in ways that make walking away feel impossible. Especially when his kid is adorable. And their neighbor, Greta—warm, observant, quietly determined, the kind of woman who means well and never misses a thing—keeps nudging Tessa deeper into their world. What starts as easy chemistry turns into something real. Something that feels a lot like belonging. But getting close to Mason means risking more than her heart. It means stepping into a family she never planned on—and deciding if she’s brave enough to stay. Because some fires are safer to avoid… And some will burn her in all the right ways."

"Runaway bride alert. Virgin reputation in flames. My life just went off script—and straight into enemy territory. He’s my brother’s best friend. He’s a grumpy, ex-hockey god with a dirty mouth and impossible rules. I’m sunshine. I’m the office rookie with a bridal baggage claim for days. He’s the boss who hands me impossible tests and icy glares that melt to fire. We’re locked in a war of words, but every argument feels like foreplay. The team chaos explodes. The pressure closes in. One snowstorm, one canceled flight, one room, one bed—and zero chance of keeping my walls up. The ice is thin. My heart is on the line. I’m skating between picture-perfect and a secret craving that won’t thaw. The next move changes everything. And this rivalry is burning too hot to stay frozen."

Off-Limits Protector is a high-stakes, forbidden romance about a grumpy, fiercely protective security expert and the woman he was never supposed to want. When Ava Donovan’s stalker turns dangerous, her father’s best friend locks her inside a safehouse—and straight into his arms. With forced proximity, an irresistible age gap, and a hero who falls hard and fast, the lines between duty and desire blur fast. If you love broody protectors, emotional tension, and off-limits chemistry, this story is for you.

"Serena Davies isn’t looking for love. Jay Carnes isn’t supposed to be a distraction. But sometimes, the heart has its own plans. Serena Davies has her future mapped out. Fiercely independent and determined to prove herself in the world of Fine Arts, she’s worked hard to earn her place at university. Summer induction is supposed to be a quiet stepping stone—an early start, a fresh beginning, and absolutely no time for anything, or anyone, that might complicate things. Enter Jay Carnes. Tall, charming, and disarmingly genuine, Jay is a Performing Arts student whose life revolves around the stage. He is confident, curious, and completely different from anyone Serena’s ever known. When their paths cross at an induction event, it’s supposed to be casual. A one-time chat. A passing moment. But what begins as a simple connection soon becomes a quiet kind of gravity neither of them can ignore. From sketchbooks and stage rehearsals to late-night coffees and unexpected confessions, Serena and Jay find themselves drawn together—two artists from different worlds, creating something real between them. Still, love has its complications. Serena’s focus is her future. Jay’s spotlight is growing. And as the pressure builds, they both have to ask themselves: is there room in their lives for something they didn’t plan? Brushstrokes and Spotlights is a uni-campus romance full of longing glances, emotional tension, and the bittersweet beauty of first love. A heartfelt friends-to-lovers story about ambition, art, and the courage it takes to follow your heart"

"Maggie Doyle loves puttering around her small town thrift shop almost as much as solving mysteries. Recycling and repurposing are a way of life for her. But occasionally, a donation crosses the threshold that holds more hidden secrets than resale value. After discovering a valuable mink coat in the donation bin, clues like a trail of breadcrumbs begin to surface, leading her and her best friend Gloria on a hunt for answers. Fortunately, those crumbs include sweet treats from Gloria’s catering service, a useful key for unlocking information. Their lakeside town may seem unassuming, but a real-life scavenger hunt is about to ensue with a prize no one expects — because this skeleton is wearing a smile. "

When order-loving café owner Eden Morales notices small mistakes that don’t feel like accidents, she starts counting more than cups and coins. Fake catering jobs, clean deposits, and quiet deliveries point to one chilling truth—someone is laundering money through her café. With Kettle & Brick and her future on the line, Eden must follow the crumbs and set a careful trap before everything she’s built comes crashing down.

"He left me once without a word. Now he’s back, breaking every rule to win me again. He ghosted me after one unforgettable night. Now he’s the Ice-Kings’ star player…and I’m the team trainer who has to put my hands on him every day. I swore I’d never fall for a hockey player again—especially not him. Dean Lawrence. The grumpy, sinfully hot bad boy who kissed me once, vanished, and left me picking up the pieces. Now he’s back—half-naked in my training room, smirking like he knows exactly what he does to me. We’re supposed to be professional. But when a snowstorm strands us in a cabin with one bed, that line between hate and want disappears fast. He’s cocky, relentless, and way too good with his hands. Every touch feels like a mistake I can’t stop making. Every kiss pulls me deeper into the past I swore I’d buried. But falling for him again? That’s the kind of play that could cost me everything— my job, my heart, and the one man I should’ve stayed far, far away from."

"A winter prophesized as long and cold enough to warrant alliances ends up as the cause of war between Grymith and Thymesa. Lesya Augustus, a Mage Adept, was trained at Deseret College to survive the war and the winter. Banished to the wilderness in the name of mercy and left to fend herself against wolves and bandits of the wildlands, she finds reprieve in a cabin beneath the Nehermish Peaks. When the blizzard comes, it doesn’t come alone. It brings Derleth Scorch to her doorstep. A Cinder Knight and the dragon-bound heir to Grymith’s throne, he’s the enemy she was sworn to destroy. But trapped together by storm and circumstance, survival forges an uneasy alliance between them. As days stretch on in the frozen isolation of the mountain cabin, something dangerous takes root. Shared warmth becomes shared truth. Distrust softens into devotion. And desire kindles into a bond neither of them can deny or afford. Because Lesya and Derleth are not just enemies by nation. They are weapons shaped for opposite sides of the same war. To choose each other is to betray crowns, oaths, and everything they were forged to be. As the storm begins to break and the world comes searching for them once more, they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for peace, for freedom, and for a love powerful enough to change the fate of kingdoms. Heir of Scorch is a dark fantasy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, forbidden romance. "

One poisoned gin fizz. One haunted café. One chance to catch a killer before Maplebridge buries its secrets—and her.

"A detour, a murder and one nosy newcomer… All Lucy Lewis wanted was to start over. But her radiator forced a detour to Wardrobe Ridge–population 324, not counting goats. Now she’s stuck in a town where nothing is what it seems—and someone is willing to kill to keep it that way. When a reclusive artist turns up dead, Lucy stumbles upon a strange painting that may hold the key to a decades-old land fraud—and a modern-day motive for murder. With the town's quirky residents keeping secrets and the sheriff more interested in napping than investigating, Lucy’s instincts kick in."

"A crumbling seaside manor. A grumpy billionaire with secrets. Once choice that ties our fate and our hearts together. I came to Wyndemere for one thing: to claim what's mine and get out. Then I met Julian Parks--a cold, calculating, workaholic billionaire. We're co-heirs of the manor with an inheritance clause that forces us to live under the same roof or lose our claim to the manor. He's equal parts infuriating and irresistible--the kind of man you want to slap...then kiss senseless. I swore I wouldn't fall for anyone. The longer I stay, the tougher it is to choose. Is it worse to lose the house or trust a man who could break my heart in ways Wyndemere never could."

"A dark T shirt shows his muscular body. Then there’s bulge in his jeans. I think he’s pleased to see me. If you hadn't seen his dog tags, you would still know that Cal was ex military by the way he goes about his business. Working so close together behind a bar. The accidental touches send shivers through my body. I wanted to risk everything. Fifteen years older, I tell myself it's wrong to feel like this. How can I break through the walls built from war and secrets. All I saw was a lonely man underneath the tough exterior. Through the storm he tried to keep me safe. But danger found me anyway. A ghost from his past seeking revenge."

"He’s a widowed fire chief. I’m a divorced chef. I set the kitchen—and his rules—on fire. All I wanted was peace—a fresh start, and a place to outrun the tabloid storm chasing my high‑profile divorce. But small-town life comes with one massive complication: Alec Stone. Grumpy. Gorgeous. Widowed. He’s got the jaw of a superhero and the emotional availability of a locked vault. He says I’m chaos in a cherry-red chef’s coat. I say he’s a walking fire hazard of temptation—equal parts overprotective and infuriatingly irresistible. Then we’re thrown together—planning a charity gala and mentoring my at-risk culinary students. A group of teens who believe in us before we believe in ourselves. Before I know it, we’re actually laughing and cooking together. The heat between us? One touch, and it’s hot enough to bring everything to a slow simmer, then let it boil over in the best possible way. But is someone sabotaging everything I’ve built? And then the fire wasn’t just between us—it tore through the inn, leaving smoke, ash, and the truth no longer avoidable. One offer comes from my ex-husband—seven-figures, enough to rebuild. Enough to start fresh anywhere in the world and the kind of polished future most chefs would kill for. Impossible to ignore. One man offers none of that… and somehow, everything I actually want. So, what do I choose? The exit sign… Or the fire—the kind that scorches, transforms, and leaves nothing untouched. A fire that could unravel us… or remake us into something unbreakable? "

"When beloved herbalist Eleanor Delaney doesn’t open her booth at Millfield Market, visiting chef and herbalist Fiona Firth finds her dead in a potting shed. The police call it an accident. Fiona calls it staged. Switched labels, hidden journals, and a pair of boot prints point to murder. With a bitter nephew, a furious doctor, and a poisoned drink meant for her, Fiona has one weekend to uncover the truth. Because if Eleanor’s death stays an accident, a killer walks free. And Fiona might not walk away at all."

"I have the face of a vanished princess. Kael is a cursed storm prince who should want me dead. Instead, he watches me like I'm the lightning he's spent his life chasing. In a realm torn by rival clans and prophecy, survival means hiding. But between us, something wild coils tight—fate, fire, ruin. The clans clash. The Thunderbird wakes, ancient and furious. I walk the knife's edge: hunted, desired, deadly. If I fall, the realm burns. If I rise, the wildfire will save us—or consume us all."

When wallflower Violet Kendrick witnesses the ton’s most notorious rake comforting a crying maid, she glimpses the man behind the scandalous reputation. But Jasper FitzGeorge—illegitimate son of the Prince Regent—carries secrets that could destroy them both. A swoony Regency romance about being truly seen.

"One diner, one dead body, and one very bad time to wear heels. All I wanted was to escape New York and start fresh in Vermont, where a century old bookstore and hopefully, a quieter life waited. Instead, I ended up detouring to a retro diner in Connecticut with my sassy cat, Waffles, only to find the owner dead before I could even order breakfast. Now I’m the outsider in a town full of secrets, under “diner arrest” thanks to a deputy who thinks sarcasm counts as crime-solving. My only allies? A nervous cook who’s hiding something, a poetic baker with a temper, and Waffles, who has a knack for poking his nose where it doesn’t belong. With my name and wardrobe on the line, I have no choice but to unravel the truth behind Sal’s murder. But someone here wants their secrets to stay buried. And if I don’t figure it out fast, I might not make it to Vermont at all."

"What do you do when the man who broke your heart… is also the father of the child he doesn’t know exists? Four years ago, Ivy Hart walked away from Elias Monroe—the brilliant, cold, impossibly magnetic CEO who made her believe in forever until he shattered it. She left with nothing but her pride… and a secret growing under her ribs. She built a life alone. Raised her son alone. Learned how to stop needing a man who never looked back. But fate doesn’t care about clean endings. When Ivy returns to the city for a high-stakes consulting job, the last person she expects to see at the head of the boardroom table is Elias—colder, richer, and even more devastating than before. And he has one request that changes everything: Pretend to be his fiancée. For the cameras. For the company. For the lie they both desperately need. It’s supposed to be business. A contract. A performance. Until the touches stop feeling staged. Until Elias becomes jealous in ways he shouldn’t. Until Ivy has to watch him bond with the son he still doesn’t know is his. Elias wants the truth. Ivy wants to survive it. And their son just wants a family. But secrets this big don’t stay buried. Not when Elias drops the biggest bomb of all— a public confession that risks his career, his empire, and the last of Ivy’s defenses. She left him once. He won’t survive losing her again. This time, it isn’t just about first love. It’s about their last first day— and the future they never thought they’d get to choose. "

"I came home for one quiet summer and somehow ended up fake dating my best friend’s brother. Yes. The former pro baseball player. With a kid. And a goat. Luke Anderson isn't the kind of man you accidentally fall for. He’s already loved once, and loss taught him to be careful. He fixes what’s broken with strong hands and rugged good looks that feel wildly out of place in a quiet woodshop. While I’m renting the cottage on his property, his daughter’s goat mayhem is the least of my problems. I need a fake boyfriend to survive my mother’s matchmaking. He needs the single moms of Maple Hollow to stop giving him casseroles and hints. So we make a deal that’s supposed to be simple. It’s not. Living steps from Luke makes even quiet moments feel loaded. Somewhere between sugar-covered disasters and dancing under the stars, it stops being pretend. When the future I planned comes calling, everything unravels. If I stay, I risk losing everything. But if I leave, I lose the only place and person that’s ever felt like home."

"A fake engagement. A bad-boy CEO. One rule: don’t fall in love. Blake Carter needs a miracle to save his company—and fast. Ivy Lin needs her career to stay intact. Pretending to be engaged solves both problems… until it doesn’t. Because chemistry doesn’t care about contracts. And neither does the heart. "

"Five years ago, I walked away from Hollywood’s most powerful man—and the love of my life—on the night his name lit up the skyline. Now I’m back in Los Angeles with a career to save and a past I never outran. He’s no longer the ambitious producer I fell for. He’s a billionaire studio mogul who controls box offices, careers… and apparently still owns my heart. But this time, there’s no script. No pretending. No walking away when it gets hard. Just two broken people deciding if the greatest love story of their lives deserves a second take. "

"Who's the grumpy billionaire CEO with the forbidden assistant? Oh hell… My best friend's father just hired me as his executive assistant. Walking into his penthouse office wasn't how I envisioned my first day at Vale Enterprises. Yet, there he is—Ethan Vale, the notorious CEO whose name alone brings boardrooms to heel. A perfectly tailored suit that's begging to be ripped off. But wait. I have a job to prove I'm worthy of. But the way he looks at me when I laugh… The way he fights his attraction to my sunshine… This grumpy CEO is making me want to break every rule. If only I could stop falling for the one man I can never have."

"Roman Walker promotes his icy secretary, Amber Carter, to personal assistant, forcing constant proximity and a high-stakes trip to Singapore. Two years earlier, Amber shared a perfect night with “Rome,” only to be stood up; he arrived late after his daughter’s emergency, saw Amber with her brother, and assumed betrayal. Discovering he was her billionaire boss, Roman buried the truth, fueling years of hostility and desire. In Singapore, tension erupts into confession, the misunderstanding unravels, and passion follows. Amber exposes a corporate leak, saving a billion-dollar merger. Home again, Roman chooses honesty and love, proposing months later with her eagerly. "

"The kiss wasn’t supposed to be seen, especially not in a small town where gossip destroys lives. A storm leaves me stranded on the doorstep of my broad-shouldered, silver fox neighbor—a man who keeps his world locked down tight. He has calloused hands, a watchful little girl, and custody hanging by a thread. But… walls give way. Late-night laughter slips into quiet confessions and kisses. Then the custody fight comes roaring back, and the social worker’s eyes land on me. I’m the scandal Lucas can’t afford—and if I stay, he will lose his daughter forever."

"Therapy was supposed to save her mind. But it might be an experiment meant to destroy it. Elena Drake returns home to signs that someone has been inside her apartment. Fear spirals when no one believes her - not her boyfriend, not her best friend, not the police. Only her therapist, Dr. Roth, listens. Calm. Reassuring. In control. As Elena searches for answers, memory fractures and reality bends. Friends disappear. Doubt takes root. And the man meant to help her may be the one manipulating everything. In a world built on deception, can Elena uncover the truth before she unravels completely?"

"A desperate interview lands me a job as nanny to Gabriel Lawson’s four-year-old daughter. He’s a billionaire—emotionally guarded, all sharp suits and colder stares. I’m Brooklyn-born sunshine: warmth, chaos, and far too much heart. We’re opposites, yet somehow I fit. His daughter adores me. His penthouse starts to feel like home. And when his gaze lingers, when his voice softens only for me, the lines begin to blur. Gabriel insists I deserve better. But the way he protects me feels like love. Then one night changes everything. Now I’m pregnant with my boss’s baby."

"After inheriting her late aunt’s charming, run-down lakeside inn, curvy city girl Jenna arrives in Clover Ridge ready for change. She has big dreams for the inn, but no clue how to run it or charm the local farmers’ market crowd—especially not brooding, fiercely private Nick, a fisherman and organic farmer with a reputation as the town’s biggest grump. When a power outage and storm leave Jenna stranded, Nick reluctantly offers her shelter at his cabin. Forced together by bad weather and a failing generator, Jenna’s eternal optimism starts to thaw Nick’s frosty veneer. "

"What happens when I go from enemy to nanny to temptation? Yesterday, I pissed off a grumpy billionaire. Today, I start my job as his new nanny. Just my luck… Ethan Han is a ruthless tech CEO whose ethics are questionable. So, of course, I questioned them. He didn’t like that. I didn’t care. Little did I know, I’d be knocking on his door the very next day. Working for this man was not my plan. He’s sure to hate me. I’m only meant to care for his kids. But watching this grump be a loving & devoted father… I’m starting to care for him too. We’re total opposites. Yet he’s finding his way into my heart… and my bed. My mind says stay away from him. But, my body says have your way with him. Just as I start to trust this love, someone from his past reminds me that he and I can’t have a future…"

"Claire Vaughan wanted a fresh start after a divorce and a wrecked promotion. On the way to the antique shop she’d inherited, a blizzard swept in faster than small-town gossip. Snowbound with her Australian Shepherd, Parker in a mountain lodge, she was surrounded by guests who weren’t nearly as harmless as they looked. She expected hot cocoa and warm blankets, not the dead body she found at dawn. Curiosity stronger than caution, Claire discovered the victim was Simon Rose, an antique dealer with more enemies than a dog has fleas. One guest was a murderer. But who—Cal, burned by a soured deal, or Iris, whose hatred for Simon never thawed? Now Claire—armed with grit, her uncanny dog, and an ex-detective—must navigate a lodge thick with lies. Every clue twists. Every alibi cracks. Someone always a step ahead… and watching. Claire must solve this mystery before she’s the next victim OR the killer gets away with murder. "

"I’m drenched, homeless, and out of options. He has smiley-face stickers stuck to his six-hundred-dollar tie. And somehow that’s the moment the world tilts—because his daughter won’t let go of me… and he won’t let me leave. One night turns into a job. A job turns into a problem. Because the Ice King of New York infuriates me, ignores me, commands entire boardrooms with a stare—and still somehow ends up in my head at 3 a.m. And then I go and make the stupidest reckless mistake imaginable. I kiss him back. Suddenly we’re trapped together—storms on rooftops, forbidden touches, the single-dad I absolutely should not want looking at me like I’m thawing something in him he swore would stay frozen. And just when I realize I’m falling for him? The cameras catch us. Now social services is at the door… I might be the reason he loses the one person he can’t live without."

"I didn’t know he was my new boss when I slept with him. Now I'm carrying his baby. One hot bossy night with a silver-haired stranger at a hotel bar was all it was supposed to be. Until my first day at my new job, when I find out he's the billionaire CEO of DNR Corp. My new boss. He looks at me like I'm a mistake he's about to erase. But I see something more. He appreciates my work. He leaves coffee on my desk when I work late. He stands between me and every office predator like he owns me. But the moment the board learns his baby is growing inside me, everything will explode into scandal. I could lose everything, including him. And I’ll beg him—on my knees—to make me feel like I belong to him."

"After escaping an emotionally abusive marriage, Ellie Carter returns to her hometown of Willow Creek, North Carolina, with her five-year-old daughter and nowhere else to go. The farmhouse her late grandmother left behind is falling apart—much like Ellie herself—but it’s the only place left that feels like a chance at freedom. She’s determined to rebuild their lives, even if it means facing the past she swore she’d left behind. The past comes roaring back in the form of Jaxon Reed—her best friend’s older brother, the town’s black sheep, and the man who once kissed her and never looked back "

"He’s my arrogant billionaire boss. I’m the sunshine he can’t escape. And now I live in his penthouse. How the hell did that happen? I work my ass off to land a top spot at Sterling Securities. On my first day, Ethan Shaw, the CEO, steamrolls me. Sharp jawline. Cold personality. Humiliates me in front of the board. I loathe him instantly. Then the office catches fire, and the exec team is relocated right to his penthouse. Sleeping two doors down. Battling him by day, burning for him by night. One power outage. One candlelit confession. One kiss that changes everything. He’s infuriating, yet I start to see the cracks in the guilt, the loneliness, the man beneath the perfect control. I fall for him. And then he betrays me. Now I’m suspended. Sabotaged. And the man I trusted most didn’t trust me back. My career’s on the line. So is my heart…And I don’t know which one he’s going to break first."

"Best friend’s weddings are stressful—but getting stranded at a lake lodge with the groom’s sinfully hot billionaire brother? That’s chaos. Sebastian Freakin Avery The groom’s older brother, my nemesis. And now we’re trapped together all wedding weekend with enough tension to set the lake on fire. I’m supposed to keep this wedding chaos under control, not collide—literally—with “Bash” Avery. My best friend’s soon-to-be brother-in-law. The brooding, sexy-as-hell bad boy who’s made a sport out of annoying me for years. But the storm traps us in neighboring cabins. One reckless night happens. And suddenly every look sizzles, every touch lingers, and avoiding him is impossible. Worse? Bash starts showing me the sides he hides from everyone—soft, lonely, heartbreakingly sincere. Somehow, I’m falling for him. Then his glamorous ex arrives, all claws and possessive attitude. Trying to take back what’s mine. If he chooses her instead of me… I lose him—and myself—in one brutal blow. "

" My enemy’s ring is my prison. One arranged marriage, rival mobs, and I’m the Moretti princess sold to the Volkov heir. Our engagement party erupts in gunfire and shattering glass. Adrian Volkov throws himself over me and drags me out like I already belong to him. Now I’m locked in his bulletproof penthouse, captive bride under the watch of the Bratva heir I grew up hating. To keep me alive, he breaks orders, defies his father, and turns both our families into our enemies. While the city hunts the leak who burned our union, Adrian trains me to shoot, lie, survive at his side. In a world of bullets and blood oaths, falling for my enemy might be the most dangerous vow I make."

"He broke my heart ten years ago. Now he’s the only one who can keep me alive. I came to this storm-battered town to disappear. The last thing I expected was to find my new neighbor, Bennett James, on my porch. My first love. The man who ruined me for anyone else. We barely get a word out before we both see it. A shadow at the edge of my property, watching from the dark. Suddenly, staying in his locked-down beach house feels less like overkill and more like my only safe option. He watches me like I’m both a memory and a mistake he’s driven to fix. I tell myself I’m not falling. But one kiss shatters that lie. And just when I start to believe in us again, we uncover a clue that leads straight back to a scandal that nearly destroyed me. The person who tried to ruin me once is back. They know the one way to break me for good is to break us."

"A Marine’s Promise is a clean and wholesome heart-tugging story of second chances, forbidden feelings, and the quiet war between grief and healing. Luke made a promise to his best friend Nate on the battlefield the day he died. He would watch over his family if he didn’t make it home. Luke didn’t expect keeping that promise would feel like betrayal.."

"A decades-old disappearance. A guarded small town. And one innkeeper who stumbled into a murder… When Abigail Lark moves to Hazelwood to help her grandmother run the Meadow Creek Inn, she expects quiet days and a fresh start—not forgotten letters hinting at a lost love and a betrayal the town never forgot. And when Hazelwood’s prickly poet laureate turns up dead inside her inn, Abigail is pulled straight into a mystery she was never prepared to solve. With help from Marshall Hale—the charming bookstore owner with timing as steady as his smile—and a determined stray dog who appoints himself her partner, Abigail starts digging into Hazelwood’s long-buried secrets. A dramatic rival with a flair for public meltdowns and an ex-wife with a very loud grudge quickly climb her suspect list, each hiding motives sharp enough to kill. But the deeper Abigail searches, the more dangerous reality becomes. Someone in Hazelwood wants the past to stay hidden—and they’re watching. If Abigail doesn’t uncover the truth fast, Hazelwood may bury her next. "

"She ran from a murder she didn’t commit, straight into the arms of a stranger who’s been waiting for her. Ivy Dane didn’t mean to run. Not at first. But when her best friend ends up dead and her name is splashed across the headlines, there’s only one option: vanish. Now soaked, hunted, and desperate, she knocks on the door of a crumbling house deep in the woods. The man who opens it, Ethan Cross, is no ordinary recluse. His house hides a wall covered in clippings. A missing girl. Red ink. Circles around Ivy’s name. He lets her in. He knows who she is. And someone else planned for her to arrive. As Ivy searches for the truth about her past, she uncovers a string of secrets more dangerous than she ever imagined. But trust is a weapon. And someone’s already pulled the trigger. Because the deeper she digs, the more she realizes: This isn't just about what she saw. It's about who wanted her to see it."

"She’s the brilliant law student determined to prove herself. He’s the powerful professor who should know better. Their attraction? Forbidden, dangerous, and utterly irresistible. Lena Carter swore she wouldn’t get distracted. Law school was supposed to be about grades, not desire. But when her sharp tongue and bold arguments catch the attention of Professor Alexander Hayes—the brilliant, brooding man every student admires—she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of stolen glances and late-night debates that blur every line. Alexander knows better than to want her. Recently divorced, rebuilding his career, he can’t risk his reputation—or hers. Yet every moment with Lena tests his self-control. One touch, one kiss, and he could lose everything. But some rules are meant to be broken. And when secrets from the past resurface, threatening to expose their affair, Alexander and Lena must decide: is their love worth the scandal that could destroy them both? Forbidden Legal Affairs is a steamy age-gap, professor–student forbidden romance full of sizzling chemistry, heart-stopping tension, and the kind of love that defies every rule. Perfect for fans of off-limits passion, scandalous secrets, and happily-ever-afters worth the risk."

I moved back home to start over. Now I’m living with my best friend’s brother—the bad boy who once broke my heart. I swore I’d never come back to Willow Creek. But my daughter needed safety, and the only roof I could afford was my grandmother’s collapsing farmhouse. Then Jaxon Reed showed up, tattooed, brooding, and frustratingly off-limits. He’s my best friend’s brother. My teenage mistake. The man who kissed me once and vanished. Now he’s the contractor repairing my house and the one I can’t seem to stay away from. One storm, one power outage, one night under his roof and everything changes. He’s softer than I remember. Kinder. He teaches my daughter to build birdhouses and me how to breathe again. But when my ex threatens to take her from me, Jaxon becomes the only thing standing in his way. And if I lose him now— I’m not sure I’ll survive it twice.

"He is my dad’s best friend, handsome, 20 years older than me, somehow damaged, and I am desperately in love with him. Yet he has no space for me in his life, no bandwidth left for love. I need to walk away… I disappeared from his life in the early morning. He let me go. He never chased me. And he never knew about the baby resulting from that last night together five years ago, when we did not pull back, when passion overwhelmed us, and we walked over the edge. And now my dream job as a marketing strategist in Silver Pine has come true, but how did I not know that he would be there? How did I not know he would be my boss? And what about my (...our) beautiful daughter, now four years old, with a sweet voice, and many questions? I need to protect her from his anger if he finds out, nurture her, prepare her! I’m scared. Is there room for him back in my (...in our) life? Do I (...do we) deserve a second chance?"

"He left me once without a word. Now he’s back, breaking every rule to win me again. He ghosted me after one unforgettable night. Now he’s the Ice-Kings’ star player…and I’m the team trainer who has to put my hands on him every day. I swore I’d never fall for a hockey player again—especially not him. Dean Lawrence. The grumpy, sinfully hot bad boy who kissed me once, vanished, and left me picking up the pieces. Now he’s back—half-naked in my training room, smirking like he knows exactly what he does to me. We’re supposed to be professional. But when a snowstorm strands us in a cabin with one bed, that line between hate and want disappears fast. He’s cocky, relentless, and way too good with his hands. Every touch feels like a mistake I can’t stop making. Every kiss pulls me deeper into the past I swore I’d buried. But falling for him again? That’s the kind of play that could cost me everything— my job, my heart, and the one man I should’ve stayed far, far away from."

"Divorced horse-rescue owner Sable Jones is ready to leave Magnolia Creek for good—until her Labrador, Mister Max, digs up a rusted lockbox tied to a decades-old scandal. With Blaze, her volatile ex-racehorse, and the meddlesome Magnolia Grannies at her side, Sable is pulled into a mystery the town wants forgotten. When the grouchy local handyman is found murdered in her barn, suspicion spreads from a privileged heiress to a nervy stable hand. As threats, vandalism, and arson escalate, Sable must unravel buried lies before the killer silences her for good. In Magnolia Creek, everyone has something dangerous to hide now."

Librarian Charlotte Wren boards the Poisoned Petal Express to claim her inherited bookstore. With golden retriever Bessie by her side, she unravels a cozy mystery when a blizzard traps passengers—and one becomes a killer's victim.

"Fresh starts and second chances can be murder. Chapel Books promised me a new chapter. Instead, it handed me a corpse, a decades old secret, and a ghost that won't let go. Lydia Finch knew too much. An affair with Jack Faulkner's late father. Chapel Hill’s queen bee Ruth Montgomery’s backroom dealings. Elias Farrow’s buried past. One of these secrets was one too many. Poe, my rescue dog, and I are in a tangle of whispers, chills, and secrets. Lavender haunts the air. Forgotten diaries reappear. The past is clawing its way to the surface—one secret at a time. The deeper I dig, the closer danger gets. Threatening notes. Dognapping. Eerie warnings. Someone is desperate to keep the past buried—and they’re willing to bury me with it. This isn’t only a mystery I have to solve. It might be the one shot at the truth—if I can uncover it before someone else shuts the book on me for good."

"The last thing I expected at the poetry reading was to fall into the lap of my billionaire neighbor. I should’ve scrambled away, laughed it off. But I didn’t. Now the neighbors think we’re together. And instead of denying it, we go along with the lie. A fake date to keep it simple. But I’ve already kissed him like it meant something, clung to him when the tornado sirens screamed, and the world turned green. In three weeks, the fake-date contract ends I want something real. How do I unlock his heart? The problem is, only he knows."

I hired the one woman I should never want—my daughter’s new nanny, Tori. She’s soft curves, sunshine smiles, and far too young for a grumpy billionaire like me. She moved into my home, my space, slipping into our lives like she belongs there. I see her everywhere, hear her laugh with Claire—and want her more than I should. Then came the reckless, scorching kiss that changed everything. She shouldn’t mean anything to me, but I’m falling hard. I’m her boss. She’s off-limits. And crossing that line could ruin everything… including the one thing we’re both desperate to protect.

"I swore off small-town men until my grumpy landlord. Now we can’t keep our hands off each other. He’s the storm I trip into silent, scarred, infuriating. Jack Turner is off-limits: my landlord, a closed-off veteran with rules, scars, and a past the town whispers about. When the school floods and my place drowns, he offers a spare room with boundaries and a blanket—and suddenly we’re living on a fuse. He fixes shelves. Helps my students. Shields me from gossip. Somewhere between his guarded quiet and his almost-smile, I fall—right as the school board starts watching. If they find out we’re more than landlord/tenant, my contract and the life I’m building could vanish."

"I became a runaway bride… and ended up fake-engaged to my grumpy ex’s brother. I don’t mean to crash back into Bloomwood wearing a wedding dress, but here I am—face-to-face with Jack Maddox. My ex’s older brother. My next-door neighbor. The grump who scowls like I ruined his whole day just by breathing. One blurry photo later, the entire town thinks we’re engaged. And instead of denying it, Jack suggests we fake it until the gossip dies down. Living next door means I can’t escape him. Every late-night meeting, every accidental touch, every moment with his sweet little girl pulls me deeper into a life I swore I’d never want again. Somewhere between building flower arches and trading insults, I fall for the man I was supposed to hate. But Jack isn’t just off-limits—he’s dangerous. Because if my ex ever finds out how his brother has been claiming my lips, my body, and maybe even my heart… I know all hell is about to break loose."

"He broke my heart ten years ago. Now he’s the only one who can keep me alive. I came to this storm-battered town to disappear. The last thing I expected was to find my new neighbor, Bennett James, on my porch. My first love. The man who ruined me for anyone else. We barely get a word out before we both see it. A shadow at the edge of my property, watching from the dark. Suddenly, staying in his locked-down beach house feels less like overkill and more like my only safe option. He watches me like I’m both a memory and a mistake he’s driven to fix. I tell myself I’m not falling. But one kiss shatters that lie. And just when I start to believe in us again, we uncover a clue that leads straight back to a scandal that nearly destroyed me. The person who tried to ruin me once is back. They know the one way to break me for good is to break us."

"I fake-promised myself to my father’s enemy… And now I’m carrying his child. He’s the man I was raised to fear. My father’s rival. The exiled prince of the underworld. Dante Russo walks into a room and the air obeys him. Cold eyes. Scarred hands. A voice that sounds like sin wrapped in silk. I only went to him to survive— a fake engagement, a lie to save my life from the monster my father wanted me to marry. But lies don’t stay clean in the dark. Because somewhere between the deal and the danger, he touched me like I belonged to him. Protected me like I was his. And loved me like he never planned to let go. And then one night of passion changed everything Because I didn’t just fall for my father’s enemy… I fell for the devil himself. And now—I’m pregnant with his baby."

"Emilia takes a job with ruthless billionaire mafia boss Luca Potenza to secretly uncover what happened to her missing brother. Their fierce chemistry explodes into a dangerous romance, but after a night together, Emilia flees, pregnant and determined to protect her child from Luca’s violent world. When rival enemies target her, Luca races to save her, forcing them into hiding together. As truths unravel and danger closes in, they confront betrayal, desire, and a looming mafia war bound by passion, secrets, and a baby that ties their fates forever. "

"One moonlit mistake changes everything. Lady Juliet Pemberton's curiosity leads her to a crumbling folly—and straight into the arms of scandal. Discovered alone with Lucas Ashbourne, the notorious Duke of Ashbourne, she faces ruin unless they marry immediately. Lucas has spent years rebuilding his life after a reckless youth. He has a young daughter to protect and a reputation to maintain. The last thing he needs is a forced marriage to a headstrong eighteen-year-old who challenges him at every turn. But as they navigate the treacherous waters of London society, their marriage of convenience kindles into something far more dangerous. When threats from Lucas's past emerge, threatening to destroy everything, Amelia and Lucas must decide: will they let scandal tear them apart, or fight for the love neither expected to find? "

"I thought he was just a vacation hookup— turns out he’s my boss, and the father of my baby. I spent a wild weekend with a guy named Mitch. Charming. Flirty. Said all the right things while blowing my mind—in and out of bed. We swam under moonlight. Laughed, argued, touched like it meant something. Then I walked into my new job. And Mitch? He’s Grayson Mitchell. Billionaire tech CEO. Cold. Commanding. Now my boss. He acts like we’re strangers. Like that weekend didn’t wreck us both. We clash constantly. Trapped in late nights, close quarters, impossible silence. But his eyes still burn when they find mine. He’s off-limits. I’m trying to pretend. But somewhere between boardroom battles and breathless stares—I fall. Suddenly it flips. He thinks I played him. Now every glance is suspicion. Every touch—withdrawn. And just when I think it can’t get worse… I see two pink lines."

"I chained the woman fated to save me. Then I fell in love with her. She crashes into my life bleeding magic and attitude—half human, half wolf, all trouble. Her power calls to the curse ripping me apart, and I should’ve killed her before it did worse. Instead, I dragged her to my stronghold and locked her up. I meant for this to keep her out of my head. It failed. But as I start to fall for her. Every look she throws feels like a challenge I can’t win. Every touch burns through the curse like it’s alive. She heals me when no one else can. Fights me when everyone else kneels. And somehow, in between the chains, the fury, and the blood moon, I start wanting her more than I want freedom. But the prophecy says if I claim her, I’ll die. And the thing about fate? It always collects its debt—in blood."

"I had a one night stand with my brother's best friend years ago. Now, he's back as my billionaire boss. While hustling at my quaint craft store in Rye, New Hampshire, I applied for a new position in town to escape financial struggles. Enter Alex Reed, the grumpy king of arrogance, returning to shake up his family empire. He once had women falling for him, including me, but left for California 8 years ago without a word, and I've hated him since. Now, he's back, thinking he can conquer the world. I'm determined to prove him wrong and resist his maddening charm.but the harder I try, the harder I fall… Don't question why I let his maddening lips ignite a fire within me… If only Alex's infuriating scowls and sharp words weren't attached to a body designed to make a girl swoon…. But after so many years, maybe he‘s worth the risk."

"I ran from the man who could destroy me. Six years later, he’s the billionaire who might be the only one who can save me. Garrett Hale was danger wrapped in a tailored suit—powerful, controlled, unforgettable. Seeing him again stole every reason I ever had to leave. But this time it’s not just my heart at risk. Someone’s watching. Hunting. Waiting for me to slip. And the closer the threat gets, the harder Garrett fights to keep me close. He doesn’t know the truth—the secret I’ve guarded with my life… and hers. And when he finds out, everything will change. "

"In the first-paced chaos of the ER, surgeon Adrian Hale lives by precision-until nurse maya Collins walks into his world with a calm strength he can't ignore. Their connection is instant, their chemistry undeniable, but love inside hospital walls comes with risks neither of them are prepared for. Long nights, emotional cases, and a life-changing emergency pulls them closer, forcing them to confront feelings they've both tried to avoid. as pressure rises and secrets surface, Adrin and maya must decide if their fragile, beautiful love and survive the life-and-death world around them."

When billionaire CEO Julian Parker’s empire is on the line, the fix is simple: a temporary, made-for-the-headlines marriage to his best friend’s off-limits little sister. Riley needs cash to save her dream, he needs a devoted bride for the cameras, and their strictly business deal comes with one rule—no real feelings. But fake kisses, shared hotel suites, and a very inconvenient attraction soon blur every line. As the media—and their hearts—start treating the vows as real, Julian and Riley must decide what’s worth more: walking away…or risking everything on forever.

"Fresh start, fresh coffee, and a fresh corpse on the sand. One dead body, a runaway car, and a stray dog as my new best friend. I came for peace, but trouble is baked into every scone at Perdido Beach. I’m Katie Drew—recent grad, newly single, and accidental sleuth. I planned to heal my heart at my Aunt Nancy’s coffee shop, but crime stains the sunrise. A killer is loose, the beach is buzzing with whispers, and the local police have more questions than coffee beans. The whole town hides secrets behind sweet pastries, but I have sharp eyes and a sass that doesn’t quit. My rescue dog, Daisy, is braver than most people, and some neighbors wish I’d disappear as fast as spilled milk on a hot day. With every cup I pour, clues swirl, and gossip brews stronger than espresso. The killer circles closer and the evidence points straight to the heart of my new home. One wrong step and I could end up grounds for another mystery. I’m about to stir up Perdido Beach, and the truth will have to come out—one drip at a time."

An Enemies to Lovers Age Gap Romance - Sawyer and Lily clash in the office but the guards come down at home with his ten year old daughter Mia when a threat from Lily's past shows up in this close-proximity protective-boss sunny-intern steamy romance.

"THE PERFECT STORM. THE PERFECT LIE. THE PERFECT TRAP. Belladune Resort was supposed to be my escape—sun, sea, and a quiet summer job. Then the storm hit… and one guest didn’t make it through the night. Now the police want answers. The evidence fits too well. And Lila Quinn, my calm, smiling coworker, seems to know more than she should. Emails I never sent. Notes I never wrote. Every new clue wraps tighter around my neck. Someone’s framing me, turning my life into a story I don’t remember writing. Because at Belladune, truth isn’t revealed—it’s controlled. And when the next storm breaks, only one of us will be left standing."

"’m trapped with my brother’s billionaire best friend. Lucas Dean—the boy who broke my heart—has returned to Willowbrook. Richer. Colder. Arrogant. And still completely off-limits. Me? I’m the sunshine mess, who can’t stay out of trouble. When a storm wrecks my cottage, fate shoves us back together, and Lucas offers me his guesthouse—against his rules and mine. Suddenly, we’re under one roof, every day my clumsy chaos collides with his rigid rules. Then the cracks appear. The late-night talks. The protective touches. The way his eyes soften when he looks at me. Every unguarded moment pulls me deeper into trouble. Somewhere between his armor and my mess, I fall—for the man he hides, for the boy who once made me laugh, for the grumpy billionaire who makes my heart race. Falling for him feels inevitable—but in a town where gossip spreads like wildfire, if my brother finds out, it won’t just break us…it could burn everything down. A clean closed-door romance where sizzling chemistry meets forbidden love—and neither one stands a chance."

"He’s ice-cold on the rink and hot everywhere else. I’m the journalist who’d rather set his ego on fire than melt for his charm. Enemies by headlines. Fake fiancés by demand. steamy secrets one slip away from the front page. Jax Bennett is the cocky, grumpy billionaire hockey king He Breaks all the rules and hearts. Team orders: behave or get benched. My orders: expose the man with the wicked grin. I’m losing control A fake engagement is the safest play. The Battle sets me on fire. He’s older, untouchable, wrong for me in every way especially when I discover our connection He lied It changes everything But does it Now the cameras are merciless, truth is deadly, and falling feels a lot like flying on thin ice. This was only supposed to be a game. I’m Shattered Nothing prepares me for overtime. Hearts are on the line.I’m done playing safe— The risk is loving Jax Bennett for real. "

"A fresh start, a missing neighbor, and a dash of gluten-free danger in Maple Glen! Mo Daley moves to Maple Glen with her cat Sprinkles and dreams of opening a gluten-free café after the death of her husband. She’s looking for a fresh start but instead gets chaos. Mo learns the unsettling news that a local woman has vanished without a trace. With the help of June the chatty librarian and Biscuit the town stray who refuses to leave her side, soon Mo lands knee-deep in small-town secrets, nosy knitters, and suspects galore. Did Lila leave town without telling anyone or did someone murder her. From Edith a flustered postmistress with trembling hands to Sheriff Dawson who insists she just left town and doesn't like Mo and June asking questions, anyone in town could be a suspect. Maple Glen’s quirks turn perilous as the truth begins to crumble. With threats and broken windows Mo needs to unmask a desperate culprit before her grand opening, or her sweet new beginning might end up half-baked—and fatally frosted."

Claire Whitmore’s quiet life at Fairfax Arms shatters when her grumpy neighbor is found dead in the laundry alcove. Police call it an accident, but Claire—urged on by her sharp-tongued best friend and guided by her clever cat Gatsby—suspects foul play. With gossip swirling, suspicious neighbors, and anonymous threats piling up, Claire must untangle secrets before Fairfax Arms becomes the scene of another murder—hers.

When recently divorced Emma moves to a coastal town to run a bookshop and start a new life, she finds herself investigating a lawyer's death, after she becomes the last person on his client list and the main suspect.

"Science Fiction Romance about Alien (Enemy) to Lover with Lila the Doctor who saves him. Their is adventure, action and romance. Tagline: I ran to the crash — straight into the arms of forbidden love, Little bit of the blurb: Fire. Debris. Smoke. And him—bleeding, too beautiful to belong to this Earth, barely breathing. I’m a doctor. I’m trained to save lives. But the second my hands touch Kaelars’ skin, the world stops. He’s an alien—a protector from a dying world. I should be terrified. Instead, I ache for him. Every heartbeat ties us closer—human and alien, healer and destroyer. "

"Murder on the Doorstep When Iris, a germ-obsessed accountant craving her first real vacation, opens her door at the Willowbrook Inn, she nearly trips over the corpse of Marcus Sterling. The infamous wellness influencer, hated for his bogus miracle cures, is dead—and Iris is suddenly the prime suspect. Detective Rodriguez sees opportunity in her spotless habits, but Iris refuses to take the fall. With her therapy dog Pixel sniffing out misplaced evidence, she soon discovers that Marcus left behind a trail of enemies: the grieving widow he conned, the innkeeper whose business he was ruining, the partner he betrayed. Yet the more Iris investigates, the more suspiciously the clues point back to her. Someone is framing her—and their motive runs deeper than one con man’s downfall. To prove her innocence, Iris must unearth secrets tied to a scandalous inheritance. If she fails, she won’t just lose her freedom—she’ll lose her chance to survive. "

"After suffering a high-profile corporate betrayal, reserved tech CEO Michael Hayes escapes to a sleepy coastal town for solitude and healing. Jolene Carter, a compassionate social worker and lifelong local, is struggling with the scars of her own past trauma while rebuilding her life through small acts of kindness for her community. When a troubled youth center brings Jolene and Michael together, both are wary—a guarded CEO avoiding attachments Through vulnerability, growth, and small-town support, they both find the courage to take a second chance on love. The story ends with Michael choosing to put down roots with Jolene and support her work, their relationship blossoming into certainty and happiness.and a woman determined to never rely on anyone again. Their relationship forms slowly as they work side by side volunteering, Michael learning to open up about his pain, and Jolene rediscovering her confidence through his respect and encouragement. Despite missteps and mutual reluctance, their connection deepens, with each inspiring emotional healing in the other. When Michael’s old corporate world intrudes, threatening his new life and the community’s future, it’s steady and true. Jolene who stands at his side, "

"Vanished at Sea is a cozy paranormal mystery about bookstore manager and soon to turn amateur sleuth Abby Hale who boards a haunted cruise to find her missing parents. She uncovers the local wealthy family Winslow's missing will with her psychic cat Whispers and a her sarcastic talking parrot Max who speaks Whispers' warnings and clues. Teaming up Alden Marsh, a irascible history professor haunted by his past, Abby navigates clues hidden in ghostly mirrors and ballroom mosaics. Suspects abound, including Juliette Winslow, a disinherited heiress and Nick, Abby's all-too-charming uncle, who have everything to gain."

"Kidnapped?? Seriously?!? By an alpha wolf, who is cursed, no less. I thought I’d left the old magic behind. I live a quiet life mixing potions for villagers—until Roman storms in, slaps ancient runes on me, and hauls me into a war I never asked for. His pack is dying. A curse is consuming them. He thinks I’m the cure. But the bond between us is electric—dangerous, familiar. The more he touches me, the more I remember. Enemies gather. Old magic stirs. And the curse? It was never meant to be broken. One of us has to die. One Captive Witch. One Cursed Alpha. One Fated Bond."

In the cozy small town of Pine Ridge, shy schoolteacher Ellie Parker returns home with her daughter to rebuild after heartbreak—only to find herself living next door to Jack Turner, her rugged, off-limits childhood friend turned town handyman. Between school runs, broken porch lights, and his loyal dog Bear, friendship quietly turns into something deeper. But gossip, family disapproval, and old wounds threaten to pull them apart. A story of second chances, slow-burn love, and found family.

"Models wanted…for a deadly game. A killer on the loose. And a dirty cop pulling the strings. This is more than just runway drama. I thought the fashion world was cutthroat. but now it's truly killer. Someone’s targeting model agencies, and one of them has my family’s name on the door. Odds are stacked when the models turn into targets. And a jilted cop with a grudge is hell bent on revenge, using a serial killer as his weapon of choice. Every fashion show feels more like a death march, with danger lurking behind every glamorous smile. The stakes couldn’t be higher as I walk the runway of life and death. I need to unravel this twisted plot or risk becoming the final piece in the killer’s catwalk. Can I stay one step ahead or will my next move turn into the last walk of my life? This time. fashion might be fatal. "

My high school sweetheart is back, and we’re stuck working together. She was supposed to be gone forever. Eight years, and I still feel the wreckage she left behind. Now Emma Sheridan is back in Harmony Falls, and somehow, I’m the fool who has to work side by side with her on a project I can’t refuse. I’m a single dad, a widower, a man with scars I can’t show. She’s the one person who knows every crack in me—and the one I swore I’d never let close again. But then she’s laughing with my kids. She’s standing in my kitchen like she belongs. She’s reminding me of nights under the stars I swore I’d buried. Somewhere between the fights, the glances, and the wildflowers, I fall. Hard. The problem? She’s already planning her escape back to Los Angeles. And if she leaves this time, she won’t just break my heart— She’ll shatter my children’s, too.

Jake Mercer is tall, broad-shouldered, with haunted blue eyes and a jawline chiseled by both war and boardroom battles. His military background lingers in his perfectly pressed suits, clipped commands, and the rigid control he exerts at work. Underneath his tough, often gruff exterior, Jake is still carrying scars—PTSD, survivor’s guilt, and the heartbreak from the one woman he loved and lost, Ava Collins. A powerful leader feared by many, he’s also deeply private, struggling with insomnia, nightmares, and the weight of decisions he can’t undo. Despite his icy walls, Jake’s sense of loyalty and protectiveness run deep, which makes his vulnerability with Ava all the more devastating—and transformative.

Danny Quinn is a renowned detective with over 20 years of experience. He suddenly retired in the Mountains of Carolina after the passing of his wife, Lisa.But naturally, While settling into his new place—the local sheriff recommended by the N.Y. The chief of police knocked at his door."What can I do for you?" exclaimed Danny.They told me, "Well, I have a problem here, and you are the person who can solve it fast."But I am retired; I'm not in the force anymore. I know Sheriff Caldwell said, but I need you."Okay, let me grab my coat. You'll explain to me on the way there."

"Home is where the bodies are buried. Two decades after slamming the door, I head back to the only town that ever spat me out. Cassie vanished on a rainy night and the whole place clutches its skeletons tighter. Everyone smiles through their teeth. I choke on gin and regret while searching alleyways smeared with secrets. Adam Royce prowls beside me, all sharp edges and old grudges, his voice loaded with the things he can’t write. Cassie’s therapist fiddles with his clean streak, eyes darting from guilt to guilt with every shadow. Victoria Price glides through these dark games—her smile sharper than any blade, her charm thick as poison. The tangled roots lead straight into my own backyard, twisting around names I thought I'd buried. Each clue drips with betrayal. Every confession cuts deeper than the last. An invisible puppeteer tugs our strings, stoking old vendettas and tempting me to drown—this time for good. The noose tightens as past sins claw for daylight. I can run. Or I can burn it all down. In this town, every secret screams. And not everyone escapes the echo."

"He’s forbidden. I’m tempted. One bed is about to ruin my resolve. He’s my brother’s best friend—the man who swore he’d never touch me. When sabotage hits my dream project, the billionaire I shouldn’t want returns with a devil’s bargain: a fake marriage that could save everything…or break me. Strictly business. No feelings. No heat. But the closer he pulls me, the harder it is to remember his promise—and the rules I swore I wouldn’t break. His touch shatters my defenses. Pretend starts to feel real. When scandal erupts, walking away might save his empire…even if it costs me my heart."

I thought he was my client. Turns out, he’s my boss. I‘m showing a billionaire a penthouse- then the earthquake hits. Now I’m stuck with Alexander Hayes—grumpy, arrogant, hotter than sin—and his sarcastic twelve-year-old son. No power, no escape, as he looks at me like I’m his next mistake. I’m off-limits and he knows it. Sparks fly, we clash, but I find myself falling. When he accidentally walks in on me in the shower, one forbidden night could cost me my job - and my heart. Tremors morph into earthshattering desire - until the rescue team shows up- led by my ex-fiancé…

"Locked Down with My Ex's Brother Gia Hartley A Forbidden Billionaire Romance I built walls to protect my empire … she shattered them before morning. My world runs on discipline — every rule, every line, perfectly in place. Then she crashed into it—barefoot, braless, and completely off-limits. Now we’re trapped together, and control isn’t the only thing I’m losing. Lena Carter is chaos in zebra print leggings —sunshine, sarcasm, and zero boundaries. And thanks to a citywide lockdown, she’s living in my penthouse, undoing every rule I’ve built to keep people out. She laughs too loud. Touches too much. And every time I tell myself to stay away, I end up closer. Then I find out who she really is. My brother’s ex. The woman he still calls his. Now I can’t tell if I’m protecting her… or breaking every code I’ve ever lived by. And if my brother comes after her again, it won’t just destroy my company—it’ll destroy me too."

An Enemies to Lovers, Billionaire, Workplace Contemporary Romance

"He's all ice and control in a bespoke suit. And now we’re snowed into his penthouse. Carter Rhodes is my grumpy, arrogant new boss. He rules boardroom meetings and curfews for his smirking teenage daughter already taking bets on us. Our “relationship” is camera perfect. A PR stunt to cool off gossip. Too bad the tension is just as real as our fake kisses. One stolen night, and all bets are off. But when this stunt is over, the truth will come out. Was I the only one still pretending, or is this the real deal? "

"How do you hide from a past that won’t let you go? Leah Cowley thought she’d escaped her past—a life shadowed by secrets, hidden identities, and a paranoid mother’s whispered warnings. But when a midnight phone call from her estranged mother cuts off in a scream, Leah is forced to flee with her children, racing into a relentless nightmare. Haunted by her mother’s chilling instructions to “Run,” Leah confronts her deepest fears and is propelled back into a world she tried to forget. On the run from an unseen threat and branded a fugitive, Leah must rely on her instincts, her fragmented past, and her husband’s buried secrets to survive. With the law closing in, and an enemy who seems to know her every move, her last sanctuary may be her greatest danger. Every answer brings her closer to danger. How do you escape the memories that define you? And who do you trust when everyone has something to hide?"

"I fell for a stranger in a coffee shop. Then found out he’s my dead boyfriend’s son—and now, my second-in-command. We argue in the boardroom. Snap at each other in the halls. But we always end up working late—his voice low, my pulse high, and the kind of tension that feels like a dare. He challenges me. Catches me off guard. Sees more than I want him to. And still—I want him. Then something shifts. A look. A moment. A breath held too long. 3 a.m. strategy turns into something else. Touches that hover. I hated him. Until I didn’t. And when I fall, I don’t know how to stop…."

"Nate Blackwell, the formidable CEO of Blackwell Industries, runs his company—and his life—with a cold, iron grip. His legendary alpha confidence terrifies most, but not Lila Monroe, the brilliant, curvy assistant. Their undeniable chemistry exploded in one unforgettable night four years ago. But the next morning, Lila was gone, leaving only a wound in Nate’s chest he swore would never heal. When a hostile takeover threatens Blackwell Industries, fate forces Lila and Nate back into each other’s orbit. Unbeknownst to Nate, there is a secret from their one night together—a precocious four-year-old daughter, Mia."

"Samantha Reed, recently widowed and an outsider returning to the quaint village of Cozy Pines, inherits her late aunt’s beloved café, 'Sweet Bliss.' Accompanied by her late husband’s loquacious parrot, Charlie, who has a penchant for squawking out suspicious phrases, Samantha is eager for a fresh start. However, her newfound peace is shattered when the town’s unsympathetic mayor is discovered dead under mysterious circumstances at her café. With a puzzling crime thrust upon her, Samantha is drawn into unraveling the mystery. She starts piecing together a complex puzzle involving numerous townsfolk who all find themselves under the spotlight."

"I was drowning, desperate for air. The Navy SEAL appeared with eyes like a stormy sea and a body built to save lives. I couldn’t resist him. That night, tangled in sheets we shared passion. By morning, he was gone. Years passed and I saw him at a dazzling gala His gaze was sharp until it landed on me, cold and blank; like I was a stranger. I caused a scene, cameras flashed. And then something unexpected happened. Long glances, accidental touches, laughter, comfortable conversations, and reliving that one night at the resort, ignited a spark between us. When danger threatened, he saw her and a memory flickered in his eyes. "

"My grumpy billionaire boss was strictly off-limits— until a last-minute trip left us with only one bed. At the office, Carter Blake rules with icy control. But behind closed doors, his restraint burns to ash. That forbidden kiss should’ve been a mistake. Instead, it became stolen nights, breathless mornings, and a fire neither of us can put out. He’s used to winning battles, not surrendering his heart. I tell myself I’m just his assistant— but every time his voice drops low, I forget the rules. And when his ex comes gunning for him… I’ll fight for what’s already mine."

"Six years apart didn’t cool the heat between Emma Holloway and Clint McAllister. Now a storm’s trapped them together, and the past they’ve avoided burns hotter than ever. But saving the ranch means choosing sides, and one wrong move could destroy them both. A sizzling small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance where passion, pride, and redemption collide. "

"I’m fake dating the town’s grumpiest ex-hockey star—and falling fast. Liam Steele crashed into my life like a rogue wave, all scowls, muscles, and maddening charm. To save my bakery, I agreed to pretend we’re together. Now we’re bickering in hardware aisles, sharing storm-soaked almost-kisses, and testing every boundary of “fake.” His protectiveness melts my defenses, but a scandal from his past threatens to expose everything. If it hits the news, it could ruin my bakery—and the fragile love that’s starting to feel dangerously real. A small-town, slow-burn, fake-dating romance with heart, humor, and second chances."

Evelyn & Chloe Turner are on the run from her grandfather’s men. He wants to use Chloe for her seer powers to gain him into the far world. Just as they tracked her down again… Evelyn meets sexy Thomas Sinclair and his “take me to bed” accent.

When billionaire Cole Ramsey returns to his hometown for his best friend’s funeral, he faces the ghosts he left behind—especially Lila DeLuca, the woman he could never have. Lila’s barely keeping her café and reputation afloat when Cole’s reappearance reignites old wounds and dangerous chemistry. Forced together by town politics and rising hostility, one forbidden night changes everything. When Lila discovers she’s pregnant, their fragile trust fractures under the weight of gossip, grief, and Cole’s past mistakes. But this time, Cole’s not running. He’s ready to fight—for Lila, for their future, and for the family he never thought he deserved.

"Corporate Conspiracy: Lies, Ledgers, and Lemon Bars is the suspense-charged prequel to the Sea Isle Cove Mysteries. Manhattan executive Sophie Kellerton thinks she’s climbing the corporate ladder—until she uncovers fraud hidden in the company books. Suddenly, the promotion she worked for becomes a trap, her allies look like enemies, and the threats turn personal. With her quick wit, stubborn streak, and late-night baking sessions to keep her sane, Sophie refuses to stay silent. Betrayal runs deep, and the cost of truth may be everything. This fast-paced thriller reveals what drove Sophie from Manhattan to Sea Isle Cove."

After years apart, Navy Lieutenant Commander Jack McAllister returns to his small hometown determined to win back Violet Parker—the woman he left behind to serve his country. Violet has built a quiet, independent life running her flower shop, vowing never to let Jack’s absence break her again. But when he walks back into her world, the sparks they once shared reignite, forcing her to confront the love she never truly buried. As Jack fights to prove he’s changed and worthy of a second chance, Violet must decide whether to protect her heart—or finally trust him to stay.

I slept with my dead brother’s best friend. Now I’m pregnant with his baby He’s the last man I ever wanted to see again— my brother’s best friend, the one who disappeared after the funeral, and the reason half this town still whispers when I walk past. Now he’s back. Billionaire. Grumpier than ever. And offering to save the café I’ve bled for—on his terms. I swore I hated him. But when we got stuck together during the storm, the fight turned into a kiss. The kiss turned into a night. And that night turned into two pink lines. He’s infuriating, arrogant, and completely off-limits. But he holds my hair when I’m sick. Fixes what’s broken without being asked. And says he’s staying—for me. I told myself it was just one mistake. But now I’ve fallen for him. And if the town ever finds out I’m carrying Cole Ramsey’s baby? I won’t just lose my reputation— I’ll lose everything I’ve worked for