Laur Bellinger joins the marketing program at West Michigan University supporting their hockey team, the Wyverns, and comes across Lucas Donato, the captain of the Wyverns. When sparks fly, does Lucas let them turn into an ice-melting flame? Can Laur keep herself from falling for Lucas since she's swore off love? Will Lucas bring the team to victory? Find out in One Shot.

Welcome to Club Nero Darian Longstrom is the owner of Club Nero a S/m club in Edinburgh he often indulges in the old tryst at the club until Cameron Fraser walks into his club Darian is smitten by the new arrival . cameron Fraser is a writer of erotic gay fiction his friend Steven suggests he comes to club Nero with him since nice he is a member maybe it will help him get over his ex . Cameron Meets Darian the owner of five the club and Malcolm Mackenzie who also works there and they strike up a friendship. until Cameron finds out what Darian is keeping from him by accident will Cameron forgive Darian .

Welcome To Club Nero Club Nero series in this standalone five years on from having Philip who is starting school first time and makes new friends . Sam reunites with his father after his stroke and the two start getting close again which pleases Sam and Geraint . Meet new characters in this series of this standalone novel .

Ryn has spent years trying to escape the shadows of her past, haunted by abuse and the constant threat of homelessness. After finally breaking free from a toxic relationship, she's left with nowhere to turn-until a seemingly kind family man offers her a room to rent. At first her new home feels like a safe haven, a glimpse of the stability she's always craved. But as unsettling events and dark secrets begin to unravel, Ryn realises that her sanctuary may be far more dangerous than the life she left behind. With no one even aware she's in danger, Ryn must confront her worst fears alone. Can she survive the nightmare that waits behind closed doors?

I’m not obsessive. I just love and feel really hard and really deep. I also have these compulsions to see an idea to completion once it pops into my head- no matter the cost. All my life I’ve been told I’m being too much, and doing too much. My childhood was traumatic, and my relationships have all been toxic and tumultuous. So now I have to know what everyone is doing at all times when they aren’t with me. And if you lie or deceive me? Well let’s just say, no one ever gets away with hurting me. When I meet Micah, I think I have finally found the one. The man is hot, caring, and knows his way around a woman. He knows all the tricks and makes me feel worshipped. I am crazy about him. Sneak into his house kind of crazy. But there is someone whispering in my ear that he is not who he seems to be. My stalker. Someone who seems to know Micah better than I do. Someone who seems determined to steal my interest from him. And it might be working… When the stalker becomes the stalked, how deep will the obsession go…

When it’s Halloween, and Ivy is set to play Elphaba in her community production of Wicked, she dyes her skin green for the role. However, when the production is over and her skin is still green, no matter how many showers she takes, Ivy finds out that the dye was recalled for being excessively long-lasting. Derek is a single father of Lila, his ten-year-old daughter, who loves the theater. When Derek and Ivy’s eyes meet again at the musical, the first time since high school, sparks fly between them. Losing more holiday spirit with every green joke, Ivy grumbles her way through life while trying to adjust to her new reality. But how will she be able to face the world now that she’s green? How could she even consider a relationship with Derek if she can’t even look at herself in the mirror? How can Ivy regain her sense of holiday spirit, even if she wanted to? Find out in this sweet and spicy Christmas romantic comedy novella that will take you on a journey to the fictional town of Clarett, Illinois where everyone loves the theater, the Fall Festival never disappoints, and traditions bring families together.

From the author that brought you Tales Of Love & Death Volume 1, a book full of love, death, revenge, trauma, and healing, comes the first poetry collection. Poems Of Love & Death are 13 poetical verses, sometimes longer, sometimes shorter prose that are direct from the heart and soul. They speak to conflicts in the soul, the longing distance between true lovers, and nature of man's longest wage war against death and the thereafter. For fans of Edgar Allan Poe, the macabre, but also haikus, modern poetry, and of course the enduring, deep plunging themes of Love & Death will find something here for them.

In the bustling atmosphere of a vibrant food festival, destiny intertwines the lives of two individuals. He, an adventurous soul with an insatiable appetite for life, and she, a mysterious and captivating presence, exuding an air of enigma. Yet, behind her radiant smile and infectious laughter, she harbors a secret that threatens to unravel their newfound happiness. The secret casts a shadow, slowly but surely, growing heavier upon her fragile conscience. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, unaware of the profound impact it will have on his life. As the pieces fall into place, he is thrust into a world of unforeseen challenges and transformative revelations that will test the limits of his love and devotion. Will he have the strength to confront the unexpected twists and turns that lie ahead? Can love endure the weight of secrets, or will it crumble under the burden? The answers lie within the pages of this captivating tale, inviting you to discover if their love story will change not only their lives but yours as well.

Ophelia has built a walled life of comfort and solitude in her teahouse. As a talented herbalist and baker, she's devoted her life to her passions, carefully crafting a shield of delicate pastries and teacups to protect her from the dangers of love and adventure. But when Emmett-a dreamer with big plans-returns to town, Ophelia's carefully ordered world is shaken, and as their lives are forced to intertwine, Emmett begins to see the potential in Ophelia that she's never dared to see in herself. As sparks begin to fly, both Emmett and Ophelia are forced to confront their fears of the unknown, risking the safety of familiar boundaries and routines. For Ophelia, stepping out from behind the tea counter could mean discovering a life of freedom and love she never thought within her grasp-or it could crush the fragile pieces of her heart she's fought so hard and long to protect.

Can Suri and Kilian sever the bond before it's too late, or will they both have to rely on each other to survive the wrath of a Demon? Suri is a powerful Necromancer from a long line of powerful Necromancers. Kilian is the Vampire sent to kill her by the Supernatural Courts Council for the skills she rarely uses. In an attempt to kill her, he dies and she brings him back to life, thinking he'd given his for hers. To break the protective bond between them, the two must embark on a journey to find answers and escape those determined to exploit their secrets. But there's one secret neither of them knows. One that could kill them both.

Can a forbidden love between a novice Witch and her loyal Hellhound withstand the inferno of magic, lust, and betrayal, or will Nyla be consumed by the very power meant to save her? Nyla thought she was agreeing to a future of wealth and stability, until the deal bound her to ancient magic, blood-soaked witchcraft, and betrayal. Now hunted by supernatural mercenaries serving a fallen angel, she’s forced to rely on Gavin, the Hellhound assigned as her bodyguard. Bound to her by a powerful blood pact, Gavin is both protector and servant, sworn to guard her with his life, even as his desire for her grows dangerously strong. As Nyla's untapped magic begins to awaken, so do the dark forces determined to claim her. But the deeper their bond becomes, the harder it is to tell whether their connection is fate... or a curse.

After a secluded and lonely upbringing, Ember finally gets the chance to experience the freedom of the outside world when she goes off to college. Yet, she is immediately disappointed to find that the life she had always dreamt of falls short of her expectations. When a brutal attack leaves her isolated, spiraling, and forced into silence through blackmail, Ember turns to the one person she has always felt secure with—her overly-protective, older stepbrother, Koda, who disappeared from her life years ago without a trace or explanation. A random blizzard disrupts her Christmas plans, leaving Ember unexpectedly snowed in with Koda and his roommates, struggling with forbidden temptations and a dark secret she battles to conceal. However, she isn't the only one with a secret. Koda had always held a soft spot for Ember and grappled with the concept of right and wrong all his life. After one night of mistakes, lies, and the ultimate betrayal, Koda vanishes from Ember's life, fearing he would let her down and pull her into the darkness that consumed him. He believed he had moved on from the forbidden feelings he struggled with growing up, but when Ember shows up on his doorstep in the dead of night, he realizes those feelings never truly disappeared. Now that she is back in his grasp, he's determined to see where they might lead. As the truth about Ember's secret, as well as Koda's, unfolds, their eyes are suddenly opened to each other's true desires, and before they know it, both of them come to realize that their once buried feelings never truly vanished. This is a why choose stepsibling dark romance with dark and triggering themes. Be sure to read the content warnings at the beginning of the book.

The screech of tires and the crunch of metal nearly drown out Calista's terrified screams, but I can still hear them cutting through the chaos. Footsteps nearing from my left ignite a flicker of hope—someone may be coming to help us. Yet, that hope quickly fades as, through a thick veil of smoke, I glimpse a figure clad in black, dragging Cali away from the wreckage, slipping beyond my reach. Now she's gone, leaving the three of us to unravel the mystery of her disappearance. Our singular mission is to unleash chaos upon the city that seeks to consume us, to immerse us in the darkness we've been fighting to escape—all in hopes of finding Calista alive. Taking matters into our own hands, we pause where she left off, and craft our own list of monsters to confront, each one a potential key to her return, and a chance to finish what she began. Embracing the shadows with open arms, we become more twisted, more unhinged, more psychotic. If Cali could see us now, she’d be bursting with fucking pride. We won't rest until she's back with us, and anyone who stands in our way better fucking watch out. We’re here to play—and play we shall. Whoever took her is going to fucking regret it. This is book 2 in The Killer Kids Thrillogy and must be read in order. It includes dark, disturbing, and triggering themes and should be read with extreme caution.

When The Masks come off, people usually run away. Tell me, little mischief, are you gonna run along with them? In the dark and mysterious world of Masked Mayhem, not everything that glitters is really gold. Those concealed behind masks hide far more than just their identities; beneath it lay their fears, their desires, and the commitment to a life that has become painfully surreal. Here, darkness knows no bounds. Mayhem's grip is relentless, trapping you like the intoxicating first taste of the devil's poison that you find impossible to resist. You're tasked with keeping secrets that contradict your very beliefs, all while donning a smile to mask the turmoil within. You're expected to gaze into the eyes of those you love and pretend that everything is okay, yet deep down, you understand that nothing will ever be right again. Masked Mayhem is a world of toxicity, corruption, and depravity. Yet, in this distorted reality, twisted love, toxic kisses, and dangerous temptations are what you find yourself craving the most. But when the masks finally come off and the truth is revealed, allegiances will be tested and facades will shatter like glass beneath relentless pressure. Will the reasons behind the lies be enough to outweigh the haunting darkness you let envelope you? This is your battle—your reckoning in a world that demands your silence. Will you be able to step forward into the light, ready to confront not just the others behind the masks, but also the demons you kept hidden deep within? In a world where secrets cut deeper than any knife and betrayal is more common than trust, what side will you stand on?

I spent my life on a pedestal, cloaked in red and black, and forced to be a good girl and obey, while I was used and abused for everyone else's pleasure. I kept a list of names of those who had wronged me, and prayed for the day when I'd be able to get my revenge; on it were the names of my best friend's fathers. I was chained and heavily medicated, making sure I wouldn't be able to talk. No one wanted me to talk. But that was okay, because talking was the last thing I wanted to do. When the opportunity to flee fell into my lap, I took it, running as far as I could with the voices in my head and my best friend Addy beside me. Now, I hide behind a mask in the shadows of every name on my list—plotting, watching, waiting—including the three boys who ruined my life without even knowing it: Asher, Killian, and Dominic. Now it's my time to ruin theirs. All those who have stolen a part of me will drown in their blood and perish in their ashes from the flames that I'll ignite. But when the boys who hold the secrets to my past weave their way into my heart and soul, they threaten to derail the plans that I spent my life mapping out. And, fuck, I can't have that. Like it or not, they're going to help me bring chaos to society, one name at a time... even if they don't know it yet. They owe me for ruining my life, and I'm ready to collect. This is Book 1 in the Killer Kids thrillogy, and it ends on a cliffhanger. There is extreme content and triggering scenes, and anyone under 18 should not read it. Check warnings on the author's website.

He always gets what he wants. Until he met her. Damian Maynard's life is one of money, charm, and ambition. He's used to women falling for him, but love has no place in his world. Until Chiara Halstead enters his life. She’s not just beautiful and alluring. She’s the one woman he can’t have, because she’s his enemy’s little sister. Chiara knows Damian is trouble. Falling for him would be the worst mistake she could make, because he's her brother's enemy. But one stolen kiss becomes an obsession neither of them can escape. And when their past catches up and secrets threaten to tear them apart, Damian will have to decide if having her is worth risking everything. A steamy, angsty billionaire romance about forbidden love, dangerous temptations, and risking it all.

The DAG Team, Book 3. Mateo will do anything to escape his former life of crime. One last undercover assignment for DAG will ensure his freedom and put a major drug dealer out of business. But when things go sideways, he must choose between his op and the only person who ever believed in him. Janey clawed her way out of an abusive home to make a safe, and better, life for herself. But when a gang kidnaps her to get to her brother, she’s thrust back into a dangerous world. More devastating though, is discovering that Mateo, her teenage crush, is still involved with the gang. She’s torn between trusting him to save her and living out her long-ago fantasies about the one who got away. Janey and Mateo give into their feelings before all manner of secrets come to light. Can they work through their issues while searching for the last piece of the puzzle Mateo needs to be free? Or is it one betrayal too many to be overcome? Meanwhile, the mole continues to endanger ops and personnel at DAG. Can they discover who is undermining their mission before anyone else gets hurt?

It was supposed to be a one-time weekend at a haunted hotel—a wild, carefree bachelorette party for her sister. But for Emery, it became much more. She kept coming back, drawn to him. From the moment their souls brushed against each other, Emery felt a connection that defied reason. Every encounter was a whirlwind of passion, leaving her questioning the line between dreams and reality. She was falling for a man who appeared only in her dreams...but who felt all too real. Now Emery faces an impossible choice: remain rooted in reality without him or seek him forever in her dreams. A Soul Seen is a fast-paced, seductive novella about love that transcends reality, where Emery must discover if the passion she's found with Patrick is worth chasing—or if their love is destined to remain a fleeting, ethereal connection.

This is a classic story of doing the wrong thing for all the right reasons. This is a story about a girl who loved a boy with her whole heart until he broke it and drove away with half. This is a story about a boy who loved that girl with only half a heart. This is a story about a woman who sacrificed everything to save a child who needed her help. This is a story about a stripper with a heart of gold. This is a story about a lawyer who bends the rules sometimes. This is a story about being brave enough to ask for everything you want. This is a story about watching one of the loves of your life walk away from you. This is a story about happily ever after… even after everything tumbles down.

Julie Wight doesn’t like complicated. Her mid-forties, single life is a rhythmic flow of exercise, teaching at the village school, and relaxation in her all-seasoned home on the shores of the tranquil Ril Lake. The most complicated Julie’s life gets is deciding which kind of wine she’ll drink while watching the sun set over the lake. But the village has a doctor and with no rental properties available in town the widower Dr. Michael Adams signs a one-year lease on Julie’s cottage next door. When he and his three daughters move in, suddenly, for Julie, uncomplicated isn’t possible anymore. What does Joy know that her sisters don’t? Why is Faith having nightmares? Who is the woman Hope talks to over the fence at school? And why is Michael Adams reluctant to talk about his past? Will Julie’s desire for a simple life drive her to unravel the mysteries behind Michael’s alluring smile or will she break their lease and send them packing, nightmares, secrets and all?

A damsel in distress wolf shifter romance Clarissa Roberts is just trying to make ends meet. Caring for her sick aunt and working double shifts at the local diner, she’s strung out emotionally, physically, and mentally. She doesn’t have the luxury of dreams or romance. Thomas Sinclaire never applied for this job, but when his father became injured, the role of pack Alpha was thrust upon him. Fighting against rigid wolf traditions, generational curses, and the threat of an invading pack, he finds something unexpected. When a late-night shift leaves Clarissa in the clutches of a monster and the graces of a good Samaritan, her world is set ablaze. Grappling with love and loss, she’s unexpectedly thrust into the supernatural underground and a shifter feud for power and blood.

Sarah Bennett and Jason Harper are coming home. The soldier running from his past and the actress coming home to bring her late dad's restaurant back to life. 18 years away, Sarah in California and Jason at war. Will coming home help them find more peace, love or tragedy? A war interracial small-town romance. The snow fell gently over Pine Hollow, blanketing the town in a globe of silence. Sarah Bennett parked her car in front of her childhood home, heart racing as she stepped out into the crisp winter air. It had been ten long years since she left, chasing her dreams in the bustling city of Los Angeles, where she had quibbled between auditions and fleeting roles that never quite panned out. Now, she was back, not as the aspiring actress she had envisioned, but as the reluctant owner of her mother’s once-thriving restaurant, The Pine Leaf. With a deep breath, Sarah trudged through the snow toward the restaurant, the unease of returning engulfed by the flickering lights that adorned the windows. She was determined to revive the place before Christmas, but the task felt monumental. Her mother had been raising Sarah's niece, Ellie, since Sarah’s sister had passed years ago. Now, Sarah felt the weight of the family’s responsibility resting squarely on her shoulders. Her own Dad passed when she was just a kid. The Pine Leaf was his dream, to always be a place to provide for their family. Meanwhile, across town, I, Jason Harper, the prodigal son, pulled into the driveway of my grandfather’s old farmhouse, the biting cold creeping in despite the warmth of my engine. The house looked lonely, almost as if mourning the man who had lived in its walls—the man who had saved me from a childhood filled with shadows and bruises. With every step toward the door, I wrestled with my emotions, memories of battles both on and off the farm now vying for his attention. The house his mother and father built with my grandfather and uncle was now just ashes after one of the worst nights of my life. The house was not far from my grandfather’s house, he let us live on his land when mom married dad. Surprise, I was the reason why. Almost twenty years in the army had carved me into a different man. Physically, I was fit and strong, marked with the scars of war, but inside, I felt lost. My grandfather’s death had brought me back, but the truth that lingered like an unspoken specter clouded that wounded heart. I had always kept Sage at the back of my mind, the girl I once dusted off from heartbreak, now a relic of my youthful past. When Matty took her gaze, it was over, but I got over it and we all became best friends. Even Sarah was close to us, especially when she did not feel like we were cramping her style.

"You're going to hate me by the end of this...but I can't help myself. You're going to kill me, beautiful." Metalhead is a music-injected adrenaline rush of a YA paranormal romance in which good girl Trish falls in love with the tattooed guitarist she tutors and unleashes a force powerful enough to burn the world down. Loving Axl Varness isn't easy, even if he is the first person to love Trish for who she is inside and build her up instead of tearing her down. If Trish wants to hold onto her new paramour and her own fragile self-esteem, she'll need to contend with an abusive boyfriend and a school full of bullies. Meanwhile, Axl has never had much self-control and trying to protect the girl he loves is pushing him to his breaking point...and if Axl loses control everyone around him will be in mortal peril. As easily as he can play a riff on his guitar, Axl can bring pieces of his soul to life...and some of those pieces would love nothing more than brutal, bloody vengeance. Ready to lose control?

Kinsley Holland has spent the past twenty-four years trying to earn a place in her father’s world and heart, making messes along the way, and her latest mess might just be the one to take her down for good. A secret, temporary marriage of convenience should be easy to hide from her dad and fiancé, right? Wrong. Kinsley’s world is flipped upside down when she’s kicked out of her father’s lush million-dollar home and lands in the tiny, two-bedroom, one-bath home belonging to Caleb, the grumpy farmer she ran off the road, and his kid sister, Annie. Kinsley undergoes a coming-of-age while bonding with her new little “sister” and invading every inch of Caleb’s life—including his full-size bed. Having been burned too many times by the people he loved and trusted, the last thing on Caleb’s mind is love. His hands are full as guardian of his fourteen-year-old sister, and now, his plan for financial stability is slipping away by the minute. When Kinsley enters their lives and home, shaking things up in the worst and best ways, Caleb finds himself falling for the girl he had a secret crush on in middle school. Slow burns and big sparks add to the already sweltering Oklahoma summer. But when hidden sins come to light, Kinsley’s search for the truth leads her deep down a rabbit hole, and what she finds there changes everything. Torn between saving her dad and saving her new sense of self, Kinsley follows a rabbit trail so winding that she questions everything she thought to be true about herself and the men in her life. Can she clean up the biggest mess she has ever made and save the people she loves? And who will she be when she emerges from the rabbit hole?

Two potion shops, one heated rivalry…until hate bubbles over into something else. Any adventurer worth their sword knows about Ambrose Beake. The proud, quiet half-elf sells the best, and only, potions in the city—until a handsome new shopkeeper named Eli opens another potion shop across the street, throwing Ambrose’s peace and ledgers far off balance. Within weeks, they’re locked in a war of price tags and products—Ambrose’s expertise against Eli’s effortless charm. Toil leads to trouble, the safety gloves come off, and right as their rivalry reaches a boiling point… The mayor commissions them to brew a potion together. The task is as complex as it is lucrative, pushing both men to the limits of their abilities and patience. Yet as the fires burn and cauldrons bubble…they find a different sort of chemistry brewing.

Sydney Pritchard is set up on a blind date by friends he meets Luca Thornstow a property Developer the two hit it off instantly Can Luca heal Sydneys broken heart from a previous relationship Feelings develop between them also can Sydney heal Luca's heart to and to get over his dead lover Tobin and what is Luca hiding from Sydney . Sydney finds out Luca's secret by accident and Sydney discovers he looks like Luca's dead lover Tobin is Sydney a reincarnation or a doppelganger. Find out Sydney and Luca's adventures and what they discover about each other .

Welcome To Club Nero Club Nero returns in this Darian, Cameron and Malcolm Welcome fatherhood with there son Philip and the trials that come with it navigating work and parenting at the same time . Sam and Geraint deal with Geraints Cancer diagnosis and the trials that come with it and they decide to put there baby plans on hold until Geraint gets the all clear. Sam does not cope with Geraint with his illness he and Malcolm make a decision to have a mini break away to Blackpool a reminisce when they went when they were 18 .There they talk and it seems there attraction to each other is still there is it just that Sam is feeling lost because Geraint is ill . Darian makes plans to open a new club in Glasgow which he has wanted to do for some time and Cameron gets an offer to film Highland fling 2. people from Malcolm’s past appear which shocks him from that time when he was younger when his parents died . follow this instalment of Club Nero Series and everyone’s personal story throughout the series . Bonus Chapter Christmas

There is a little coffee shop in Edinburgh on the end of the street in Cockburn street called the Little Coffee Shop On The Corner owned by Janet and Roy it may not look much but it’s Janet and Roy’s business they have been running for a few years now . The regulars and visitors to Edinburgh love the coffee shop and it’s home to there regulars to . Its home for Neil since he walked into the coffee shop a year half ago and he regards Janet and Roy as his second family and where Tyler and Neil meet . A year had passed and Neil is getting on with his life and his boyfriend Tyler until one day Neil has an accident and loses his memory . His friends and Tyler rally round him to help him remember and Neil and his family get back in contact . Doug isn’t coping well with Thomas condition and Thomas makes plans to go to Switzerland. Doug and Al meet striking up a relationship between them . Follow the story of love friendship and family reunions in this first edition Of The Little Coffee Shop On The Corner .

In a town with deadly secrets, where love is lost to time and ignited by it, and mysterious deaths and disappearances go unexplained, one woman's discovery of the unbelievable could be the key to everything. The Mountain has always been shrouded in mystery, with stories shared to scare and intrigue the tourists to the town of Juniper Hollow. For a local like Lillian, the stories are just that, rumors and tales, laughed off and easily ignored as a superstition... but when a body is discovered, and another follows soon after, the stories begin to sound more like warnings. Through a web of connections, Lillian finds herself drawn into the middle of investigations, torn between two unexpected romances, all while digging into the truth of The Mountain, uncovering a pattern that leads to more questions than answers... ... an unimaginable possibility with a terrifyingly deadly reality

I lived in shadows, hidden behind layers of carefully crafted masks. Each one had its purpose, each one kept me safe. For a long time, everything went according to plan. Every move calculated, every lie seamless, every disguise flawless. Until him. I didn’t find him... he found me. More accurately, he caught me. He did not knock at the door of my life; he barged in, reckless and uninvited, peeling back my defenses one by one. Every mask I wore, he tore away as if it were paper. Every lie I told, he looked straight through. Now I am faced with the million-dollar question: will I outsmart him before he strips me bare, or will he be the one to expose my darkest secret... the one I have buried so deep, even I fear it, before the real darkness consumes me whole?

It’s too late to go back and change the past. Diplomacy is out of the question. The only way forward is through the death and destruction The Devil leaves in her path. Taylor Ridge is a city under siege by a ruthless criminal organization known as Diablo. The Devil, Eva Santos, leads Diablo's mission to expand their reach, controlling all the major players in the city. But there's just one problem: Jackson Durant. This former police detective has evidence that could expose important information Eva doesn't want leaked. She will do anything to get it back - absolutely anything. The Diablo Series is an action-packed, spicy romantic suspense series that follows Dead Man's Metal, the crew who harbors Jackson Durant and aligns with him to bring Diablo down. From a dual point of view, follow one couple in each book as they navigate a war breaking out with Diablo, unlikely allies forming, and their lives changing forever.

Daria returns to the UK after two decades, carrying the weight of a painful past and fractured relationships. Seeking solace and closure, she retreats to a small village near Leeds—the place she once called home. Working at a pub run by Sully, a charming Irishman, she quietly tries to forget her past and rebuild her life. But when Jet, the man she once loved and lost, reappears, old wounds resurface, and the buried secrets of her disappearance threaten to unravel everything she’s worked to reclaim. Her Fractured Butterfly is a poignant exploration of trauma, healing, and second chances. With themes of forbidden love, resilience, and the power of letting go, this story grips the heart, balancing the darkness of the past with the hope for redemption.

In small-town Havenwood, Noah Patel is used to keeping his walls high and his life predictable. As a video game designer who prefers the company of pixels over people, Noah doesn’t do spontaneous, flirty, or emotionally messy—especially when it comes in the form of Evan Mitchell, the charming, free-spirited waiter at The Rivermere Bistro. But when a chance encounter turns into something neither of them saw coming, Noah finds himself pulled into Evan’s orbit, one teasing smile and lingering touch at a time. What starts as a slow burn of attraction soon crashes through Noah’s carefully constructed defenses, leaving him vulnerable in ways he’s never allowed himself to be. As late-night confessions, riverside adventures, and quiet moments turn into something deeper, Noah and Evan must decide if they’re willing to risk the comfort of what’s familiar for the unpredictable, beautiful chaos of falling in love. Glitches and Kisses is Grafton Carter’s heartfelt second novel in The Havenwood Series—a tender, funny, and spicy exploration of love, trust, and learning to let someone in, even when you’re sure you’ll mess it up. Get ready for slow-burn chemistry, emotional vulnerability, and steamy scenes that turn up the heat in all the right ways.

When Nova falls in love with the most feared immortal, she will risk her soul to save his heart. Skot is a Soul-Eater who feeds on auras and energy. Nova is the joyful neighbor across the hall who tortures him with her overflow of natural energy. When his brother threatens to drain Nova of her essence, Skot stops at nothing to protect her, even from himself. Their undeniable attraction keeps her open-minded amidst Shifters, demons, and yōkai. But even when Skot draws from her aura and feeds from her energy, Nova refuses to fear the Soul-Eater who’s taken her heart. Saving her may put Nova in more danger from other Supernaturals, of which he is the most dangerous. Can Skot protect Nova when he doesn’t deserve her love, or will his immortality drain her of her soul?

Bred to be a lady but raised to best any man. Adalyn Fairleigh of Fairleigh Manor is more than meets the eye. She is also the Pirate Queen, sailing with her loyal crew and her first love and Quartermaster, Logan. When she captures the attention of Lord Nathaniel Blackstone of Montagor, he is sorely unprepared for her wit, bravery, and passion. But only one man can ever tame her carefree and wild heart. Rose of the Winds is a wild adventure on the open seas, one filled with betrayal, swashbuckling, and romance.

Can a squire's love and duty save the king, or will she be forced to make a choice? When Emryll's clairvoyant abilities save Prince Reynard from an assassination attempt, he persuades his father to grant her wish to become the first female knight of Lornauteria. Enduring years of rigorous training to prove herself, her hidden gift earns Emryll respect among the hardened knights. However, when an uprising against the now King Reynard disrupts her knighting, Emryll and Rey escape as fugitives. With a motley crew of banished knights and bandits, Emryll is determined to protect the king she loves and restore him to his rightful throne. Yet, as they embark on this perilous journey, will Emryll be able to shield her heart from the king, or will Rey see past her unwavering loyalty to cherish the woman willing to sacrifice everything for him?

Skylar, a twenty-one-year-old non believer of love, who swears she's been cursed by Cupid, is having a tough time this Valentine’s Day. After discovering her boyfriend in bed with some chick, she vows to steer clear of all men for the foreseeable future. With her mother embarking on a new relationship and a dinner planned to meet her boyfriend and his sons the day after Cupid vomits pink roses and candy hearts all over the world, Skylar just wants the meaningless, overplayed holiday to end. However, a chance encounter one evening with a group of newcomers in town—some intriguing bikers—leads Skylar to accept an invitation to a Valentine’s Day party, secretly hoping this might break Cupid's stupid curse once and for all. And for one wild, euphoric night, it seems to work, and the curse placed upon her by the chubby, naked baby armed with an arrow seems to finally lift. But when she arrives the next day to the dreadful dinner her mother planned, Skylar is confronted with a shocking twist that she never saw coming, and it makes Cupid’s ridiculous curse the least of her concerns.

Resisting temptation is harder than she thought... Darkness. Death. Temptation. Forbidden. Four words to perfectly describe Emerson Cole. After enduring an abusive boyfriend, the death of her parents, and a relentless, unhinged stalker, Emerson feels like she's drowning, and there's no one there to save her. Or is there? When she's voluntarily trapped with four forbidden men she was always warned to stay away from, she finds herself slowly emerging from the darkness that was drowning her. Each man brings his own depth and desire into her life and she's unable to resist the temptation. In this tangled web of loss, love, and extreme lust, can Kane, Seven, Stone, and Ace rescue Emerson from despair before she's completely consumed? Or will she drown in the darkness of her past? This is a why choose forbidden dark romance with dark and triggering themes. Please check the content warnings at the beginning of the story.

I thought I could trust them. But I couldn't. I thought I was safe. But I wasn't. I thought I had it figured out. But I didn't. Lux Kingsley and Donovan Hades are beautiful fucking monsters consumed by darkness and sin. They promised to ruin me—to break me. But they can't break what's already broken. They protected me, then made me believe I was a pawn in their wicked game. So I played along, determined to win. They underestimated the strength that lies within me—the determination to find the truth. The darkness they tried to drown me in will be no match for the darkness I carry within. I will no longer let anyone break me. In and out of foster homes since the age of 8, Boston Avery has had nothing but danger, addiction, and darkness plague her tortured soul. Finding comfort in two of her foster brothers, Boston thought Lux and Donovan would always be there. And they were. But then they left… and now they're back. Finally, out of the clutches of the system, Boston tries to hunt down the family she was ripped away from, longing for the love and answers she never knew but always wanted. In a world where love turns into obsession and everyone hides behind a mask, Boston delves deeper into her search, uncovering painful truths and facing the harsh reality of her past. As she confronts the demons that haunted her for so long, Boston discovers that the true meaning of family isn't always about blood, but about the people who stand by you through it all. And most importantly, some secrets are meant to stay buried. This is a dark MFM masked stalker romance with dark elements and triggering scenes.

“Everyone hides behind a fucking mask, Little Mischief. Some you can see—like ours—and some you can't, like yours. But I promise you, we're gonna figure you the fuck out. What's our secret? Shit, I can tell that you're just dying to know… But trust me, be very fucking careful what you wish for, because not everything is what it seems.” Welcome to a dark, mysterious world where everyone who hides beneath a mask holds twisted secrets and dangerous obsessions. Where lines between right and wrong are thin and blurred, and not everything is what it seems. Inside the doors of Club Mayhem, lust and desire are just as popular as crime and danger, and if you're not careful, you'll get sucked into the twisted realm of chaos with a single punch. Being a dancer is one of the highest honors and being a fighter is a right of passage. But with each comes more than just a shiny pole and a bloody lip. Once you're in, you're in...there's no way out. You live by the mask and die by the mask, and your number one mission is to not get caught. No matter what. But what happens when the club's nightlife is infiltrated by two notorious dirty cops? Will they bring the masked empire down, or will they find themselves on the wrong side of the law?

A marriage of duty. A longing for love. A passion waiting to ignite. Lady Kathryn Easton never expected her marriage to be more than a polite arrangement—an alliance between families, not hearts. Yet behind her composed façade lies a woman who yearns for a love as deep and fierce as her parents once shared. Alex, the Duke of Waverly, has harbored feelings for Kathryn for years. When she agrees to marry him, he dares to hope for more than duty—he dreams of a true partnership, built on love. As they navigate the delicate balance between affection and expectation, desire and distance, their bond is put to the ultimate test. Will they fight for the love they both secretly crave—or let it slip away in silence? This novella can be read as a Standalone but is also the first in a series of three.

The DAG Team, Book 2. For three years, Amy Stuart has blamed herself for the death of her sister, and it’s caused an estrangement with her family. She vows to get revenge on the vicious drug lord. The Data Acquisition Group’s newest mission will put her right in the crosshairs of her nemesis. Hired by Hugh Bainbridge IV to discover how drugs are being smuggled into his mother’s charity, Amy vows to not only gather intelligence, but to kill the drug dealer who so brutally destroyed her family. Yet when she starts investigating, it’s Hugh who holds her captivated, not her quest for justice. A lawyer who wears sweats instead of suits, Hugh has carved out a new life for himself outside of the expectations of his father. Amy is just his type: smart, feisty, and lethally gorgeous. But can she handle all his secrets? As Amy gets closer to the cold-blooded murderer from her past, she’ll have to choose between revenge and love—for time is running out.

In a life marked by monotony and a marriage that has long since lost its spark, Jo finds herself yearning for something more—though she can’t quite put a name to it. After taking a risk and opening her own clothing boutique, she begins to embrace her potential. She stands at the precipice of change, armed with newfound clarity about herself. She is no longer a bystander in her own life; she has the power to choose what aligns with her true self. And through this journey of self-discovery and growth, there’s Cole. The new UPS driver that delivers all her restocks, also brings his easy charm and soulful eyes to brighten up even the cloudiest of days. Jo's journey has brought her to a crossroads, one full of challenges, but also brimming with possibilities. Her big decisions now hinge on her values and what kind of future she envisions. Does she attempt to rebuild her marriage, knowing the effort and compromise it would take? Or does she embrace the freedom that comes with walking away and the chance at a brighter future with someone new? In My Boxes & Breakups Era is a contemporary romance about second chances in life, the search for self-worth, and the strength needed to grow.

When Felicity Jeffries’ husband of twenty-eight years dies of a heart attack, it releases her, at last, from a loveless marriage. But when her adult children begin to ask questions that threaten to reveal family secrets Felicity has kept for years, she seeks refuge at her family cottage, hoping the much-needed tranquility will bring her peace of mind. Ben Pierce is a man racked with guilt over spending a decade away from his daughter. For the past ten years, his work has taken him to war-torn communities and the sites of natural disasters where he and his company rebuild homes and entire villages. Now he wants to rekindle the relationship he lost with his daughter, but will she want to see the father she thinks abandoned her all those years ago? When Felicity meets Ben, her new neighbour at the cottage on Ril Lake, the two form something more than friendship bound by their mutual need to come to terms with their pasts. Together they unpack the baggage of their lives, agreeing to pass no judgement, offer no sage words of advice, but only to listen or lend a shoulder to cry on. As their friendship grows, so does their desire to be something more to one another, but her children are not as accepting as she’d hoped. Soon, her conflicting emotions about how her children will react to her new relationship take a back seat to the old family secrets that refuse to be ignored. Can Felicity reveal just enough to answer her children’s questions without tarnishing their image of their father? What will they say when they learn the identity of the fourth beneficiary in his will? And can Felicity and Ben’s new relationship survive the last and most crucial of Felicity’s family secrets? Set in the beautiful Muskoka region of Ontario, One Summer on Ril Lake, is the first in Margery Reynold’s “cottage reads” series. This series was inspired by more than seven years of visiting the same cottage on Ril Lake and her wonderful adventures and discoveries, in the nearby towns and villages.

When Helen Claybourne is gifted a two-week vacation at a luxury cottage on Ril Lake, her only thought, driving north through the beautiful Muskoka Region, is of rest, relaxation and some much needed alone-time. Tessa Field knows she’s getting on her sister’s last nerve and Pat is getting on hers too. Separated since their twenties, by geography, they are discovering that life and the past has changed them, and living together now, isn’t exactly working. When Pat wins a two-week holiday at a luxury cottage on Ril Lake she cannot use, she gives it to Tessa instead. When a booking error at Serenity Lodge, brings Helen and Tessa together, the spring storm they’ve both just travelled through is nothing compared to what’s coming. What secrets has Helen been hiding from her daughter? What ghosts lie in Tessa’s past she doesn’t want to face? For two ladies looking for serenity in their golden years, life at Ril Lake is about to be anything but. Set in the beautiful Muskoka Region of Central Ontario, on the tranquil shores of Ril Lake, this is the fourth novel from Margery Reynolds, in the Muskoka Cottage Novel Series.

Christmas Day dawned with the usual blend of joy and bittersweet memories. My name is Ray Mills, and as I stand in front of a charming little Christmas shop on Main Street, I can't help but feel the weight of what it once was. Mom is back home in Virginia, and Dad is welcoming my sister and her kids into the familiar warmth of Raechester, North Carolina, where I grew up. At 36, I've come to terms with my mistakes amidst my accomplishments. Yet, as I gaze at two love-struck mannequins dressed in matching holiday attire, a pang of longing reverberates within a hollow space in my heart where something essential seems to be missing.

Cherise Bates escaped the Silent Night Asylum one year ago, scarred and with no memory of her past—except for one burning truth: her family was murdered by The Saint, the Archdemon who twisted Christmas into a night of terror. Now, as the holiday approaches, Cherise is driven by one goal—revenge. But The Saint, marking souls for his dark harvest in the quiet town of Lockwood, is captivated by something new. A soul so sweetly wicked it intoxicates him—and it's Cherise's. As Christmas Eve draws near, secrets will unravel, identities will be revealed, and their deadly collision may set the stage for chaos. Will Cherise get her revenge, or will the demon claim more than her soul this Christmas?

For twenty-five years Dot Dudley's life has been an uphill battle. So when she finds a real genie in a bottle, she's skeptical that it will do her any good. Raji has had one tedious job for thousands of years: granting the same old wishes for greedy, self-satisfying masters. So when he finds himself in the twenty-first century, he sees an opportunity to have some much needed fun. But wishes can be unpredictable, and when Dot learns someone else is in pursuit of her genie, she and Raji won't have much time to decide if they are willing to take some terrifying risks to bring to pass a final wish that could change both of their lives for the better.

Not many can say they’ve cheated death thrice. As the sole heir to her family’s fortune—and with her mother’s magical ability to turn spells into profit—Snow is worth more dead than alive. Despite having eliminated several huntsmen her mother has dispatched, she can't keep running. With her magic on the fritz, Snow only has her wits to rely on. But it's only a matter of time before a huntsman skilled enough catches up to finish the job. When a tumultuous storm forces her to take sanctuary in a cabin at the edge of the forest, Snow finds herself in the middle of the infamous Arion Warrior Camp, leaving her to bargain with the brooding, arrogant captain—Huck that ignites a flame within her she didn’t see coming. But Huck’s sword is spoken for, and they may call in his bond any day. As more huntsmen close in, Snow’s running out of time. She may lose her heart to the one person she’s trusted enough to hold it or her life to the woman who gave it to her. Will Snow have what it takes to face her mother and conquer? Or will she do what her mother’s always dreamed of—fall?

Continued on from book 1. Sydney and Luca return with there adventures of Married life coming up to there 1 year anniversary they have been invited to the yearly Annual Ball in New Orleans by Marquis Delfont where Luca and Tobin had there holiday home there and Luca has since sold and had bought a new one . Sydney and Luca go on there adventure to New Orleans with Darian , Cameron and Malcolm in tow and where Sydney meets an array of people including Esthers Sire Aramade Torrelini who had been a recluse for many years since the death of his long time lover . When Sydney and Luca get back home to Scotland they decide to move to a bigger house in the suburbs and make plans to start a family which the6 both want .

Continued on from book 2 Sydney and Luca return with there adventures of Married life coming up to there 1 year anniversary they have been invited to the yearly Annual Ball in New Orleans by Marquis Delfont where Luca and Tobin had there holiday home there and Luca has since sold and had bought a new one . Sydney and Luca go on there adventure to New Orleans with Darian , Cameron and Malcolm in tow and where Sydney meets an array of people including Esthers Sire Aramade Torrelini who had been a recluse for many years since the death of his long time lover . When Sydney and Luca get back home to Scotland they decide to move to a bigger house in the suburbs and make plans to start a family which the6 both want .

Welcome To Club Nero Series The serIes returns in this pov of Elliot , Patrick and Baileys story from the Réunion with there adventures in this standalone. Elliot following on from his attack six months previous Elliot gets on with his life and a chance meeting with a new love interest peaks his interest . Christian is a dancer from a ballet troup the two get to know each other until Elliot finds out something from Christian personal life and his family . Patrick Patrick starts to work at the new club in Glasgow and Meets Ellie a fellow worker and the two hit it off and feelings develope between them . And someone from Patricks past appears and also Patrick meets Elliies daughter from a previous relationship. Bailey Bailey discovers his girlfriend Senora is pregnant and is struggling thinking how he is going to cope becoming a father until he has a crisis and does something that he may regret later . New characters make there appearance in this series also and discover how the boys cope in this series. Warning there are trigger warnings in this novel and adult themes .

The Little Coffee shop series returns with Pheobe and Luciens Pov . Pheobe has a crisis and gets news regarding her Cancer scare while still working and with going through chemo all her friends and work colleagues rally round to help her through it . Especially Lucien who Pheobe gets close to during her dark days and becomes her rock while going though her Cancer . Lucien has a decision to make he has been wrestling with for some time wether to stay with his job or choose to be with Pheobe. Lucien discovers an old friend Arron is still around and they become close again will Lucien choose love over duty . Darren has a realisation that he may not be straight after all after meeting Doug when Darren decided to visit Club Nero and instead meets Doug and they become close while Doug is going though his grief of losing Thomas . Follow everyone's adventures ìn Vol 1 of Coffee shop series . the series has adult themes regarding Cancer diagnosis and grief .

One, Two, what’s Red gonna do Three, Four, claim a life once more Five, Six, who’s she gonna pick? Seven, Eight, do you trust your fate? Nine, Ten, here she goes again Aelin I never asked for this life, it was handed down to me. A burden passed down through generations, all because one person made a decision that would continue to impact the rest of us.The sacrificing of sinners to uphold a promise. The magic that comes along with it is kind of cool, though. Silver Linings and all of that. Our family is history is the thing of legends, with secrecy being top priority. Don’t want the bad guys to figure out who we are after all. But that secret is in danger when a handsome stranger comes into town, determined to figure out what this little legend is all about, and who he saw in the woods that night. Logan Walking into this little town, I never expected to be walking straight into some dark fairytale story. This weird rhyme all of the kids are signing, the weird looks I get from some of the locals. Not to mention the women and children who look at me like I might be able to protect them. What is going on in the village of Smokey Hollow, and more importantly what, or who, is lurking in the Ash Forest? I’m determined to find out.

From Book 1: Kiley Hannigan is a feisty single mom to a snarky teen whose ultimate dream is to take to the ice with the famous Taylor Ridge Raptor’s ice hockey team. Ilya Panchenko is a professional hockey player who, not so long ago, was in the prime of his career and enjoying the benefits that come with being a pro athlete: money, fame, and all the attention a man could ever want. But a busted shoulder, and a nasty case of the yips, brings everything undone and dents the confidence he usually brings to the ice. It’s not until a brown-haired beauty with a captivating stare and a fast wit walks into his life, he’s forced to step back and re-evaluate everything he considers important. Sparks ignite between Kiley and Ilya, so not even the chill from a hockey rink can cool the sexual tension burning between the two. But when devastating secrets are revealed and it’s Kiley’s daughter whose heart is betrayed in the worst of all ways, this fiery couple is torn apart and loyalties are put to the test. Forgiving You is the first book in a brand new, sizzling hockey series by debut author Brooklyn Kerr, and can be read as a complete standalone. This book is intended for an 18+ audience and contains scenes that may be disturbing to readers. Reader discretion is advised.

She took a risk starting over, can she risk her heart too? Yearning for a fresh start after a traumatic experience, Shay Belmont moves to a quaint small town where she’s immediately immersed in a found family and a second chance. Reconnecting with the charming local hero, Liam Magrath, might be one risk she’s unwilling to take. Her fresh start is his second chance. A former Marine Force Recon Officer, Liam never forgot his too brief encounter with a ray of sunshine on that fateful cloudy March day, Shay Belmont. A friendship deepens, a bond is forged, and Liam finds himself longing to support her hopes and dreams, reigniting her light. Can these friends to lovers move past tragedy and trauma, or will the past rule their present and future? As they pursue a forever, will love persevere?

Everything was just fine. Until he showed up. Then my world came crashing down around me. Jackson Bentford was something from my past, a mere memory of a love that I left behind in college. He was the picture-perfect boyfriend, and the reason I became the version of myself I always yearned for. We were madly in love, ready to commit to one another for a lifetime, but secrets managed to make everything fall apart at the seams. Five years later, I moved on to bigger and better things. I’m with a man I love and I’m advancing in my career at ESPN. My life was exactly the way it should have been. Then I was blindsided – Jackson strolling back into my life without any warning with his captivating smile, and body that looks like it was carved by the Greek Gods. I should have known that our first interaction after so many years apart would have been intense, but I didn’t realize how life altering his presence would become. I, Hillary Brown, knew he was trouble. I knew he would bring nothing but uncertainty into my life, but that didn’t stop me from accepting his friendship. Perhaps it’s for closure. Perhaps it was because my heart couldn’t say no to him, even after all this time. No matter how many times I reminded myself that he was simply a friend, it seems I was falling in love with him all over again. So what happens when I can’t contain my feelings for my ex-boyfriend, while maintaining a relationship with my current boyfriend? What happens when the secrets I buried five years ago resurrect? I should have listened to the warning bells. I should have never let Jackson Bentford back into my life.

Elliott Brooks has always valued structure and predictability in his life. Teaching history at Havenwood High offers him the stability he craves, especially as he balances co-parenting his twelve-year-old son, Caleb. After years of playing it safe, Elliott finds himself yearning for something more but fears stepping too far outside his comfort zone. Enter Jules Moreno, a whirlwind of energy and creativity. Fresh from a bustling life in the city, Jules returns to Havenwood in search of healing and purpose. As the new artistic director for the community playhouse, Jules brings big ideas, bold plans, and a bit of chaos to the otherwise quiet town. When Elliott and Jules are brought together to plan the town’s Pride Month event, their clashing personalities are immediately apparent. Elliott prefers carefully crafted lesson plans, while Jules thrives in the spontaneity of the creative process. Their heated arguments soon give way to playful banter and a growing mutual respect, leading to a connection that surprises them both. As their relationship deepens, Elliott learns to embrace the beauty of imperfection, while Jules discovers the strength in having someone steady by their side. Together, they navigate the challenges of building a life that bridges their two distinct worlds, finding that love, like any great story, requires both order and chaos to thrive. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Havenwood, Spreadsheets and Bedsheets is a heartwarming MM romance about embracing differences, rediscovering yourself, and learning that the best love stories are the ones that surprise us. In Grafton Carter's debut novel, he introduces you to the characters of Havenwood, NC, and his writing that is authentic, sexy, and gloriously queer!

Determination fuels the heart. Love ignites the soul. The hunted will soon rise. After Nova and Skot are captured by the ruthless Harker Order, Orion and Lukas must join forces with the underground Supernatural resistance. Aligning with the insurgent movement—led by the mysterious Thanatos, the fierce dhampir Kristen, and the sultry Aegis witch Isobel—they launch a high-stakes rescue mission with the help of an unexpected ally. Pushed to their limits in a world where resolve, love, and survival collide, Orion and Lukas fight for a future among the Supernaturals. As dangers close in, Skot is forced to choose between the darkness of his Soul Eater’s essence and the woman he loves.

Society has finally accepted that animal Shifters are part of their world, wolf Shifters are among them. But there aren't any female wolf Shifters anywhere in the world until Kira. When she arrives to Shifters Lake for a Reading of the Will, she meets two alpha wolves pining for her: one with the instinct of an alpha and the other with the disposition to challenge him. Kira finds herself in a battle of instinct and dominance, but can she find love instead? When basic instincts meet human nature, only one alpha will claim his mate, and Kira has a choice of which one it will be.

Scarlett was a good girl, always followed the rules and did what she was supposed to, until one night everything changed. A night out with her friends, and one of them ends up dead. Now a secret is kept within their sacred group, but as the year passes, each one either vanishes or ends up dead…except her. When strange things start happening around her, she begins to panic and worry that she’ll become the next one to meet her fate. When Halloween comes around, the anniversary of the death of her friend, she finds herself held captive in the hands of four dangerous, masked strangers, and they’re out to make this Halloween one that she’ll never forget.

Scarlett was a good girl, always followed the rules and did what she was supposed to, until one night everything changed. A night out with her friends, and one of them ends up dead. Now a secret is kept within their sacred group, but as the year passes, each one either vanishes or ends up dead…except her. When strange things start happening around her, she begins to panic and worry that she’ll become the next one to meet her fate. When Halloween comes around, the anniversary of the death of her friend, she finds herself held captive in the hands of four dangerous, masked strangers, and they’re out to make this Halloween one that she’ll never forget.

This Little Psycho used to be chained up, then this Little Psycho ran away. Then this Little Psycho started plotting, about how they were gonna kill you one day. Now this Little Psycho is back, to ruin your fucking lives and make you pay. Isn't that how the nursery rhyme goes? No? Well, that's my version. A full year has gone by, and not once have I managed to stop glancing over my shoulder. The darkness I ran away from has followed me for so long. It has consumed me—it became a part of me—transforming me into someone I never thought I'd be. Though I have my freedom now, there hasn't been a single fucking day that I've felt free. They believed they could break us and shatter our fucking spirits, thought I'd come crawling back to them, pleading for their fucking forgiveness. Yet, with every attempt they made to break me, I found myself healing, piece by piece. Through love and loss, heartbreak and disaster, my resolve has only grown stronger. Nothing they throw at me can shatter the fragments of my being; I'm already in fucking pieces. But I'm ready to move forward. I’m ready to heal. I’m ready to embrace life alongside the ones who saved me, despite them being the ones who started it all. There's only one thing standing in my way: my parents. Nothing will change until they're gone—the very ones who set this disastrous journey into motion. They may have sparked the match that ignited this chaotic train wreck, but I'm gonna be the one to extinguish the fucking flames. Because in the end, all this Little Psycho really wants is to go home… to the place where she truly belongs. We are the Psycho Killers, and we make people's monsters go away. This is Book 3 in the Killer Kids thrillogy. It contains dark and triggering content and should NOT be read by anyone under 18.

All she wanted was to feel alive again—to feel something other than grief. All he wanted was to make his obsession a reality—to submerge himself in the tears of the forbidden. But what they both got instead was one night that shattered all boundaries and blurred the lines between right and wrong, tangling them together in a forbidden dance of hatred and obsession that neither of them wanted to stop. Noelle Saint is hardly the saint her name suggests, especially with the dark secret she has harbored since her husband's tragic death. Known as the Ice Queen for her frigid demeanor, striking ice-blue eyes, and a heart encased in frost, she struggles with the burden of being the sole guardian of her stepson, haunted by his resentment and blame for his father’s murder. Cole Saint, the darkly charming star quarterback, wrestles with the turmoil of losing his father while concealing a secret of his own, consumed by dark and twisted thoughts about his stepmother. As he becomes increasingly fixated on uncovering the truth, his feelings for her shift, evolving into a tangled web of hatred and obsession that hints at something deeply sinister lurking beneath the surface. When Cole and his teammates uncover Noelle's most closely guarded secret, he feels like he has finally won, and twisted thoughts of revenge dance like sugar plums in his head, consuming him entirely.

He built his life on control. She was the beautiful chaos he never saw coming. Lucien Maynard has always followed rules and is calm, calculated, and completely in control. As the eldest heir to the Maynard empire, responsibility isn’t just a duty, it’s who he is. Love was never part of the plan. Until Marina Thornton. Brilliant, impulsive, and fearless, Marina is everything Lucien isn't. She challenges his beliefs, shakes his foundations, and makes him feel things he's spent a lifetime suppressing. They were never meant to cross paths. They certainly weren’t meant to fall in love. But when passion turns into something deeper, secrets from Lucien’s world threaten to unravel everything they’ve built. And Marina must decide if loving a man like him is worth the risk, especially when the price might be his future. In a world where reputation is everything, can love really survive the fallout?

The DAG Team, Book 1. Kit Foster thought a week in the woods would be the perfect way to recover from the family scandal that shattered her world. No reporters, no gossip and no drama. Then a helicopter dumps an injured man in her path. Mick Harris is having a bad day. It was bad enough that he botched an op, but then he awakes beaten and left for dead in the middle of a forest. He is lucky to be alive, but now he is at the mercy of Kit- the only person who knows the route home. During the time it takes to hike back to civilization, Kit and Mick become friends and explore their growing attraction. While the way out is hampered by bad memories and an assassin, they manage to grow close enough to attempt a real relationship. However, that bliss is short-lived when Mick’s job again threatens Kit’s life and destroys their happiness. Can a second chance bring them back together?

Ella, a single mom who has recently lost everything moves into her dream home hoping to create a new life. It isn't long before she realizes she isn't alone. Spirits who have passed before but not moved on, haunt her and her son. One, Cillian, brings her the comfort that she is so desperately trying to find. Cillian shows Ella that no matter what path you walk, you can always find the light in the darkness and the love that may feel lost. She's torn between keeping him to herself or finally letting him move on.

Once upon a time, Imogen was all alone in the world. Wicked men conspired to steal everything from her - and they almost succeeded until an unknown stranger saved her. Now, she’d grown into a kind, fierce, and beautiful woman who wanted nothing in the world but the love of the only man that ever mattered to her. That was, until the day she found out the truth about where she came from.

Annie Taylor, a single mother of two, caregiver of her elderly father, owner of Annie’s Lodge, a 24-cottage resort on the shores of Ril Lake, needs help. Struggling to put food on the table and keep the debt collectors at bay, Annie feels pulled from all sides. All she really wants is for someone to take care of her for a change. She could marry Luke McCann, her handyman who has much more than repair and maintenance on his mind, but that would mean giving up her dream. When Joe Hewitt, his nephew and their gorgeous Burmese, Max, book a ten-day Christmas vacation in one of Annie’s cottages, Joe is full of ideas about how she can make her property pay, and Annie wonders if he just might be the answer she’s been hoping for; for the lodge and for herself. Before she can decide if either of these two men is right for her, Annie must do some digging into her own past. Why have her migraines returned and why is she forgetting things again? Could the accident she was in, five years ago, that took her husband’s life, be part of the problem? As forgotten memories gradually bring new truths, and Annie begins to put the pieces of her past together, the world as she knows it begins to crumble. Joe seems to share her vision, and he’s certainly willing to help, but then, so is Luke, in his own way. Which of these two men will be what Annie truly needs? Set in the beautiful Muskoka region of Northern Ontario, One Winter at Ril Lake is the 2nd stand-alone novel, in the Muskoka Cottage Novel Series by Margery Reynolds.

A friends to lovers wolf shifter romance Small-town cop Sara Richardson is swamped; three people have gone missing in as many weeks, a primal tradition hangs over her head, and she’s trying to find a mate. As a wolf shifter and third-in-command of her pack, she’s uniquely qualified to handle the disappearances while frustratingly limited at finding a mate. For her, hunting monsters is infinitely easier than relationships. Nathon Welsh could give a flying squirrel about finding a mate. But when his long-time best friend asks him for help, he’s eager to jump aboard. After all, if her dating track record is any indication, she needs all the help she can get. When a simple request becomes more personal, he questions everything he thought he knew, and everything he thought he wanted in life. When confessions are unveiled, the monsters come out to play … and they’re hungry for their pound of flesh.

As I showered, I thought about my mama’s wedding ring in my top sock drawer under my Dan Marino magazines, the greatest QB of all time in my opinion, cannot change my mind. That ring had been passed down through generations and if there was one thing I knew, even more so than football, was that Christy Jackson loved me and I loved her more than anything and that never would change. So regardless of this game or what college I go to or if I just follow my dad’s footsteps and stay on the farm, I am going to marry Christy Nicole Jackson. And that ring was hers. So, champion, or not, after the game, I am asking her to marry me, right there where the Dallas Cowboys play on Sundays. Dad knows. He also knows despite what he says, nothing, not even football will keep me from Christy.

Danica Gray thought she had met the love of her life, until she caught him doing something unforgivable. Left without answers for two years after his disappearance, she was left heartbroken and numb. Then, he reappears, very much alive. But things are not as they seem. Something’s different about him. Something dark and twisted. As their reunion unfolds, ominous events begin to occur. Fortunately, the lead singer of a metal band she met only hours earlier steps in to save the day. Secrets run deep, and only the surface has been scratched. We are led down a path of sex, blood, and rock ‘n’ roll, culminating in a bloody encore. Enjoy the show! Mind your step around the body parts and blood before exiting the concert.

When a workplace fire lands widowed single mom Sloane Merritt in the arms of grumpy firefighter Weston Graves, their rescue goes viral—and so does their chemistry. Thrown together for a string of awkward interviews, what starts as mutual disdain turns into late-night calls, stolen glances, and heat that has nothing to do with the flames they escaped. But West is still haunted by the brother he couldn’t save. And Sloane isn’t sure she can survive loving someone who runs toward danger for a living. They’re opposites, no doubt. But the more their lives entwine, the harder it gets to walk away. If falling for him is a risk… it might be one worth taking.

Grumpy potioneer Ambrose Beake has only one social event marked on his the country’s three-day Potion Convention. Alchemists from all over the world pour in to discuss their life’s work, and Ambrose eagerly dives into the excitement. Greeting old friends, speaking on panels, hopping into heated debates… And getting kidnapped by an underground crime syndicate. The criminals demand that Ambrose brew an impossible illusion potion—but the Guild’s protocol for such kidnappings is clear. He must agree to do the work, then delay the project as much as possible, while above ground, his boyfriend Eli and best friend Dawn plot to save him. They’re not alone in this venture, either—a beautiful journalist arrives to cover the rescue, just as eager as they are to investigate, infiltrate…and ignite a few sparks in Dawn’s heart along the way. But while Dawn struggles to ignore those sparks and Eli struggles to save his beloved, Ambrose delves into the syndicate’s secrets—and finds something far more impossible hidden within its depths.