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Off The Draw by K.L. Avery

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About Off The Draw by K.L. Avery

Dive into the fast-paced, high-stakes world of Division 1 women’s lacrosse where the pressure to perform on the field is only rivaled by the turmoil of the heart.

Freshman Dani Rivera has always played it safe: focused on lacrosse, grades, and staying under the radar. But everything changes the moment she locks eyes with Bri Chambers, the team’s confident and fiercely talented midfielder. Bri is everything Dani isn’t bold, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.

As the season heats up, so do the sparks between them. They navigate secret glances, stolen moments in empty locker rooms, and the messy, thrilling confusion of falling for a teammate when everyone expects you to just play the game. Dani struggles to come to terms with her feelings in a world that doesn’t always welcome who she truly is, while Bri wrestles with her own fears of vulnerability.

Off the Draw is a spicy, emotional journey about first love, identity, and finding courage both on and off the field. Expect steamy scenes, heartfelt moments, and the messy, beautiful chaos of discovering who you are and who you want to be.

For a limited time, the first book in this sapphic college romance series is available free to download, making it the perfect chance to start a fresh, addictive read you can finish in one sitting.

Whether you’re a fan of slow-burn romance, sports drama, or queer love stories with heat and heart, Off the Draw promises to deliver a passionate story you won’t want to put down.

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Dirty Rumors

About Dirty Rumors

Can this rugged mountain man mechanic win the heart of a girl who refuses to date?

When your name is Carson Dirty, you’ve heard all of the jokes. One of those Dirty Boys – eye roll.

The feelings I have from the second I meet Nikki are no joke. But this curvy, gorgeous goddess says she doesn’t date.

So I walk away, letting her know that I’ll respect her space. Sure, we hang out and I help her with her weird group project. Even if it means she’s prying into my family’s business.

Once Nikki experiences the incredible heat we generate together, she drops her rule. But there’s still a big jump from dating to forever. Especially when she hears odd things about my Grandpa. And me.

She’s the woman I’ve been dreaming of. How can I convince her I’ll be her dream man, no matter what it takes?

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Chicanes of Love

About Chicanes of Love

Chicanes of Love. A story of racing, ruin, and redemption, and a second chance neither of them saw coming.

Alec Adams was born to drive, fast, fearless, and addicted to the rush of the circuit. But when a fiery crash ends his Formula 1 career and nearly takes his life, he vanishes from the spotlight, dragging his scars, both visible and buried, into seclusion.

Isabella Steyn knows what it means to run from the past. Sarcastic, sharp-edged, and fiercely independent, she’s built walls so high even she doesn’t try to climb them. When a new job places her under Alec’s roof, their collision is immediate and volatile.

Because this isn’t the first time they’ve met. And this time, there’s more at stake than heartbreak. What starts as mistrust and guarded silence spirals into something far more: connection.

But ghosts don’t rest easy, and someone is watching. Waiting.
As secrets unravel and old wounds reopen, Alec and Isabella are forced to face that sometimes love isn’t the finish line. It’s the chicane; the sharpest, most dangerous turn of all.

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Jacob: 3 Kings for Christmas

About Jacob: 3 Kings for Christmas

Gorgeous, sexy, and sweetly shy… Sierra appeared like a Christmas angel.
I hadn’t even left the airport when I was hit by the holiday magic in my small home town of Holly Valley.
Sierra made my protective instincts kick in for the first time. I needed to care for her. Not just while I was back for the holidays. Forever.
But I couldn’t tear her away from the first real home she’d ever had. I’d have to convince Dad some things are more important than the expansion of our family business.
Then convince my beautiful Sierra that I was worth taking a chance on.

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Stolen by the Don

About Stolen by the Don

Kidnapped on my wedding day by a rival Mafia don… now I’m carrying his baby.

I’m supposed to marry my father’s ally to secure our family legacy.
Then Fabio Costa, a powerful billionaire Mafia don, decided I was his to claim.

My dream wedding wasn’t meant to be a business deal, but here I am, a prop in a wedding dress, being shoved into a blacked-out SUV.

From the moment that sexy silverfox don took me, I knew—whatever he wanted, he could have.

So he branded me with his touch.

The smoldering look in his eyes, as he spread me on his bed like his gourmet meal, made every inch of my innocence submit.

He became the man I couldn’t live without, and to escape my father’s wrath, we faked a marriage.

Now, my father’s allies won’t just want his blood.
My desires betrayed me… and my family.
Only our baby can save us now—if it’s not already too late.

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Roll in the Hay

About Roll in the Hay

Jane loves her family’s ranch, but at nineteen, she’s ready to see the world. The only thing holding her back? Troy—her childhood protector, her closest friend, and the impossible standard no other man can meet.

She’s always been off-limits.
He’s tired of pretending he doesn’t notice.

When Troy’s reputation as the local heartbreaker suddenly makes sense—he’s been comparing every woman to the one he can’t pursue—Jane realizes the tension between them isn’t one-sided.

They’ve grown up together since she was small. Crossing that line could destroy everything: their bond, their home, the ranch that means everything to them both. But when outside forces threaten to separate them, they’ll discover that some love is worth any risk.

The heart wants what it wants.
And sometimes what you’ve been searching for has been right there all along.

A steamy standalone romance set on a working ranch, with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhangers.

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Fake Christmas Girlfriend

About Fake Christmas Girlfriend

The Plan: A quiet winter holiday alone.

The Sudden Reality: A giant family Christmas with my fake boyfriend – a sexy, wealthy, older man who cares for me like I’m actually his.

Sadie: Holidays aren’t usually a huge deal to orphans. I intended to get ahead of work, and win back my boss’s approval. Then Josh appeared. A gorgeous older man who seems instantly protective of me. Every simple touch of those huge hands makes my heart race, leaving me wanting much more. It’s what I’ve always craved… the feeling of belonging with someone. If my rags to riches, instant relationship, huge borrowed family adventure might only last a week, I’m going to try to throw myself all in. Mind, soul, and especially… body.

Josh: I can’t believe this beautiful innocent angel agreed to come home with me. She has no idea how talented and special she is. I won’t stick to the unspoken rule, and try to keep our relationship fake. I’m already positive that we belong together.

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She’s Got that Fire

About She’s Got that Fire

He’s a volunteer firefighter, a roofer, and a mountain man hoping for love.She’s a photographer, a videographer, a possible pyromaniac and…She’s got that fire.

Opal is just as precious and fascinating as her namesake. A blue-eyed blonde with curves and attitude, who is completely fixated on her work.

(Even though she might have slight arsonist tendencies.)

She has an incredible eye for detail. Can she tell I’m already obsessed with her? She’s an artist, yet is also a work of art herself… every sweep of her hips and toss of her hair is embedded into my memory.

It can’t be natural to feel this much lust for someone so fast. Although it’s much more than that. These feelings… Brand new and glittering and tangled in my head like a long string of Christmas lights.

Opal doesn’t want to get me in trouble with the VFFT. Doesn’t want to jump into things too fast.

Flames always follow the fuel. The most flammable path. It’s not my fault that our blaze is instantaneous. I know I can be the perfect man for her, and release all of her dreams and desires.

My girl is so full of fire that I know we’ll never die out.

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Heat Wave by Eden Hollidae

About Heat Wave by Eden Hollidae

Cassie Monroe is burned out, broken down, and banished to a tropical paradise she never wanted to visit. All she needs is two weeks to recharge before diving back into the corporate chaos that defines her. What she doesn’t need is Rafael Delgado, her annoyingly perfect next-door neighbor with sun-kissed skin, an easy smile, and a maddening ability to see right through her carefully constructed walls.
Rafe has built his life around simple pleasures: morning surf sessions, sunset cocktails, and the kind of peace that can’t be scheduled or optimized. The last thing he’s looking for is a beautiful workaholic who treats relaxation like a hostile takeover. But when Cassie’s armor starts to crack, revealing glimpses of the woman she used to be, he can’t resist the challenge of showing her what she’s been missing.
Between stolen kisses under starlit skies and days that blur into passion-filled nights, Cassie discovers a version of herself she’d forgotten existed. But when the real world comes calling with the promotion she’s always wanted, she’ll have to choose between the life she fought so hard to build and the love that’s teaching her how to breathe again.
Sometimes paradise isn’t a place; it’s a person willing to catch you when you fall.
A steamy slow-burn romance about second chances, island magic, and finding your way back to yourself.

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Déjà Date

Déjà Date About Déjà Date

ill. Then she finds out his adventurous son, Nate Carter, is back in town. Nate was Melinda’s first kiss and greatest heartbreak all rolled into one, yet he’s still as charming as ever.

When Melinda learns Nate’s dad is selling his bakery, she realizes her dream to own the bakery herself. But in order to access her inheritance funds, she must first complete her father’s Carpe Diem list, which challenges her to take risks she normally wouldn’t—like only dating someone who leaves her breathless.

Nate wants a second chance with her and she finds him nearly impossible to resist. Could he be the key to completing her dad’s list and saving the bakery? And can he help her do both without breaking her heart all over again?

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Found by the Surly Ranger

About Found by the Surly Ranger

Be careful up on Wolfe Mountain.
You might be found by the love of your life.
I’m not an outdoorsy person. This terrifying camping trip is not by choice – it’s probable that I’m being hunted.
Then I’m found by a dangerous creature…a sexy-as-sin older man. A grouchy, growly forest ranger type. He’s gorgeous, but he doesn’t seem to like people very much.
Until we spend some time together. His tone definitely changes the more he stares at me. He’s quiet, yet those intense dark eyes tell me everything I need to know.
Jace wants me. He’s overbearing, overprotective, and I don’t think he understands how to separate lust and logic.
Once this breathtaking mountain man wraps me in his arms, I don’t want him to separate anything. Ever.

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Two Scorpios – When Lust Turns Dangerous

About Two Scorpios – When Lust Turns Dangerous

She’s hiding secrets. He craves control.
When two powerful Scorpios collide at an elite underground club, lust turns deadly. What begins as a game of seduction spirals into obsession, betrayal, and emotional warfare.
Dark. Erotic. Addictive.
Can they survive each other… or will passion destroy them both?

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Met You Once Under The Full Moon

About Met You Once Under The Full Moon

Met You Once Under the Full Moon

A story of unexpected love, life’s twists, and the lessons we learn along the way.

Ethan Carter and Sophia Bennett never imagined their paths would cross let alone under a glowing full moon that would change everything.

Bound by fate, yet tested by secrets, chaos, and heartache, their story unfolds as more than just a romance it’s a journey through laughter, loss, and life’s deepest truths.

In a world where every choice shapes destiny, Met You Once Under the Full Moon reminds us that love isn’t always written in the stars it’s found in the moments that transform us forever.

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ninety days of us

About ninety days of us

She only had ninety days. But she never told the woman she loved.

Emily is a quiet piano teacher, living with a secret that’s slowly taking her life.
Roseline is a warm-hearted nurse with a laugh that fills every silence. When they meet by chance, something fragile and beautiful begins—a connection neither of them expected.
But behind Emily’s soft smile is a ticking clock she refuses to share.

In a small Scottish town where music, memory, and love blend like breath on glass, these two women fall deeply into something real. Raw. Unforgettable.

As days slip away and winter edges closer, a silent promise shapes the final pages of their story—a promise of presence, even beyond goodbye.

A heartbreaking, tender novel about love, loss, and the quiet moments that last forever.

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My Belly

About My Belly

My Belly is a haunting, intimate portrait of love, loss, and the quiet devastation of never being chosen.

Told through the raw, unfiltered voice of Samuel Reed—known in the ring as Siam Madner—this novel follows a struggling indie wrestler whose life has been shaped by abandonment, grief, and the aching desire to be seen. Raised by a mother who gave up everything for his dreams, Samuel chases purpose in small-town gyms and bruised bones, until he meets her: Isabella Vix, a wrestling prodigy, born into legacy and loved by millions.

To the world, she’s Bella—untouchable, worshipped, and already taken. To Samuel, she’s Belly, the unreachable center of a universe he was never meant to enter.

What follows is not a love story, but something more painful and true: the chronicle of a man unraveling in the presence of the one person who makes him feel alive. Through unrequited love, fleeting glances, and the unbearable weight of being invisible, My Belly explores the cruelty of timing, the cost of devotion, and the kind of heartbreak that doesn’t leave scars—it leaves silence.

Poetic, brutal, and unforgettable, My Belly is for anyone who’s ever loved in the dark and wondered if it was enough.

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Fake Summer Fiancé

About Fake Summer Fiancé

A sexy tattooed beast of an older man is the perfect fake fiancé for a sweet waitress who needs help.

Harlow:

Brooklyn is my unexpected savior – his huge presence is a shield against the customers who constantly hit on me at work.

I have to prove myself to get better shifts. Rent doesn’t pay itself, and moving back home is not an option.

Brooklyn is an angel for helping me. Even though he looks more like a giant devil – a wall of muscle and savage tattoos, with an intensity that no man would mess with.

He makes me feel safe and loved. Things that I’ve never felt before. Is this rush I feel around him just my first taste of real lust, or am I already falling for him?

Brooklyn:

In my line of work I’ve dealt with criminals, smugglers, the mafia and more. Nothing has ever rattled me. Yet one flick of Harlow’s lashes, one tiny smile, and I want to protect her and keep her forever.

She’s a sweet, innocent girl with her entire future ahead of her. I need to keep my hands to myself, and my eye on the target of cleaning up my image to help my business.

I can’t focus on anything beyond the feeling of my beautiful goddess in my arms. She deserves better than me, but I’m not letting her go.

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Daddy’s Billionaire Best Friend

About Daddy’s Billionaire Best Friend

When Dad’s best friend and I end up in a hotel room together, the start of my summer was suddenly a lot more exciting than I expected!

Ethan drove me home from university, and I assumed the road trip would be a fun little adventure. But due to a highway closure, he thought it would be safest
for us to stay overnight in a hotel.

In the last room available. In the only bed. Together.

Naturally, I was going to have intense feelings for the most gorgeous man I’d ever seen, who touched me as if I already belonged to him. He insisted on being a perfect gentleman, but it was clear he wanted me. It was impossible not to give in to a passion that was bigger than both of us.

But was it just for the weekend? He was extremely wealthy and ran two companies. Could he be genuinely interested in me?

And if he was, which one of us would break it to his old university roommate and best friend – my Dad?

I’d never disobeyed my father before. Ever.

The only thing that mattered was the way Ethan held me, whispered in my ear, and treated me like a treasure that he was delighted to have discovered. Experiencing lust for the first time was exhilarating, but if it’s closely followed by love, it might be worth risking everything.

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The Lumberjack’s Curvy Girl

About The Lumberjack’s Curvy Girl

She glared at me through the rain, then smacked me with a menu.
I knew she had to be mine.

Her plush lips, her fiery eyes, her sass.
Those hips that feel so perfect in my rough palms…
She’s everything I’ve ever wanted.

I moved back to Oakton to work in our forest. Map trails, study trees.
Now I study more important things, like Bridget’s silky soft skin, and how tiny buttons don’t work well with huge lumberjack hands.

And how she gets completely rattled when she sees strange men in cheap suits.
Will Bridget trust me, and let me care for her?
I’m obsessed with my sweet girl. She’s already turned me sappy, imagining our life together as the lyrics of country songs.

I’m going to make her understand that she’s already the most important thing in my life.

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The Silk Road Heiress by Rhoda De-Diadem

About The Silk Road Heiress by Rhoda De-Diadem

Synopsis
In the glittering heart of Dubai, where the desert sands meet towering skyscrapers, Fatima Al-Khateeb reigns as a self-made billionaire and visionary CEO of Al-Khateeb Industries.

Her empire is built on innovation and sustainability, but behind her polished exterior lies a woman haunted by the weight of family expectations and the scars of a betrayal that nearly shattered her.

Rohan Patel, an idealistic Indian-American journalist, arrives in Dubai with a mission: to expose the hidden costs of the city’s rapid development.

Armed with sharp wit and unrelenting determination, he sees Fatima as just another symbol of unchecked corporate power—until their worlds collide at an international summit.

Their first encounter is electric, a clash of ideals and undeniable chemistry. Fatima is drawn to Rohan’s fiery passion for justice, while he is captivated by her intelligence and the vulnerability she hides beneath her commanding presence.

But as their paths intertwine, so do their secrets. Fatima’s company faces sabotage from within, threatening not only her legacy but also her life.
Meanwhile, Rohan uncovers a conspiracy that could bring down everything she has worked for.
As danger closes in, Fatima and Rohan must navigate a labyrinth of intrigue, betrayal, and forbidden desire. Together, they embark on a journey across Dubai’s opulent skyline and into its shadowy underbelly—where enemies lurk in plain sight and trust becomes the ultimate gamble.
In a world where power is currency and love is a risk, can two souls from opposite worlds find common ground? Or will the forces determined to tear them apart succeed before they can rewrite their destinies?
“The Silk Road Heiress” is an intoxicating blend of suspense, passion, and cultural depth—a billionaire romance like no other.

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The Poisonous Banana by Rhoda De-Diadem

About The Poisonous Banana by Rhoda De-Diadem

In “Poisonous Banana” Margaret is a strikingly beautiful and intelligent woman navigating a treacherous job market that preys on her vulnerabilities.
Despite her resourceful nature and determination to succeed, she finds herself repeatedly confronted by predatory hiring managers who exploit her challenging upbringing.
When she seeks guidance from Susana, a retired security officer, Margaret learns the cautionary tale of “The Poisonous Banana,” which inspires her to take control of her narrative and turn the tables on those who would take advantage of her.
As Margaret embarks on a new job opportunity with Edward, the second-in-command at a promising company, she devises a daring plan to expose his true intentions. Meeting him under the guise of a professional encounter, she sets up hidden cameras in the hotel room to capture incriminating evidence of his predatory behavior.
What begins as a calculated trap quickly spirals into a high-stakes game of manipulation and deceit, forcing Margaret to confront not only Edward’s ambitions but also her own moral boundaries.
When Margaret releases the shocking footage of their encounter, framing it as an act of exploitation, she ignites a media firestorm that leads to Edward’s downfall. But as she ascends to power within the company and gains a seat at the Joint National Forum, dark shadows from Edward’s past begin to loom over her newfound success.
With enemies lurking in the shadows and her own conscience weighing heavily on her, Margaret must navigate a dangerous landscape where betrayal and revenge threaten to unravel everything she has fought for.
In this gripping tale of empowerment and survival, nothing is as it seems, and every choice could lead to unexpected consequences.

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