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  Tropes include: ⛓️ Stalker 🔪 Villain-To-Lover 💀 Emotional Scars 🖤 Healing From Trauma ⛓️Slow Burn 🔪 Touch Her and D!e 💀 HEA A book editor’s quiet life is turned upside down when she unwittingly catches the attention of a dangerous man. Can she survive his obsession? If I had a heart, it would have stopped the moment I first saw Ava. There’s something inside of her that calls to me, a melancholy that hides behind her eyes. It tempts me, asking,  are you broken, too? And yes, I am broken. She’s been alone for so long, haunted by the ghosts of her past. I’ll free her from them. I’ll break through the cage that she’s built around her gentle heart. Then, I’ll show her the freedom of a new cage - mine. A good man would let her go, keep her safe from the dangers of my profession. But I’m not a good man. I’m a monster, a killer. Soon, I’ll have her. My little songbird will sing for me. Until then, I'll remain in the shadows. My Review As soon as I ...

  Every kiss is a sin. Aaron has spent his life running from intimacy, but when his professor, Dr Kenneth Lyons, broke through his defences last year, only to push him away, the sting of rejection left an indelible mark. He’s determined to win him back and prove their connection is more than just forbidden heat. But when danger lurks in every touch, and even a single kiss becomes deadly, Aaron might not survive long enough to prove he’s worth the risk. Kenny knows he shouldn’t want his student. Resisting Aaron has already cost him pieces of himself he can’t recover. Torn between his career and the man who’s stolen his heart, Kenny struggles to keep his distance. But when Aaron becomes the target of a ruthless killer, the fragile lines Kenny drew between them blur. And he’s forced to face the truth. Protecting Aaron could destroy his future… or shatter his soul. As a series of brutal murders pulls them deeper into a web of danger, Aaron and Kenny are forced to confront the darkest s...

  𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖙𝖔 𝕰𝖝𝖕𝖊𝖈𝖙 𝟳𝟬’𝘀 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗔 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗠𝗖 + 𝗠𝗠𝗖 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹/𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗘𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗫 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 She is our  angel  and we are her  devils . What more could you expect when two disco devils become obsessed with a not-so-innocent angel? My Review Dante and Kat are the Disco Devils. They demand respect and grab all the attention of everyone in the room. Even, I felt the magnetic draw they have. I love how close Kat and Dante are with each other. Dante calling Kat "Kitty Kat" is sweet but shows his love for her as well.  When you bring in Dot, the dynamics change and for the better. Dot seemed so innocent, but she is a wildcard. Who knew under those angel wings that she was a firecracker. If you mess with one of these three, you better be ready to face the other two.  While she is not part of the group rela...

  Book 1 of 6: The Merriams BLURB// International Bestselling Author Ava Miles kicks off another blockbuster feel-good family series with an irreverent hero, two well-intentioned matchmakers, and a heroine as beautiful as a wild Irish rose. A  USA Today  Bestseller. Billionaire Trevor Merriam doesn’t like being ordered around by his older brother, much less to a sleepy Irish village to complete a business deal for their family company. Worse: the owner of the land he needs to buy doesn’t want him there. In fact, Becca O’Neill loathes him so much that she won’t even serve him the award-winning scones her famed Wild Irish Rose Bed and Breakfast is known for. Even worse than that (and not getting scones is bad in Trevor’s book): Becca has an ornery cat, a mischievous Irish setter, and a lovesick alpaca that delights in chasing him around. Then there’s the woman herself. If she weren’t so indignant about his business offer, they might have a good romance budding. Worst of all...

  After a string of awful relationships and cheating exes, Hayley is fed up with dating. Her solution? Swear off dating humans and look for a monster mate in Hallow’s Cove. When she moves to the quaint town inhabited by more monsters than humans, she quickly realizes that finding her match isn’t as simple as she’d hoped. Let down by dead end dates and awkward flirting attempts with the locals, Hayley resigns herself to the fact that she might not be destined for love. Turns out her fated romance is closer than she thinks, when raccoon shifter Jake stumbles upon a pair of her torn unmentionables. It’s love at first sniff as he realizes from her scent that Hayley is his mate. The only problem? She’s a sweet, charming human who’d never want a dumpster-diving weirdo like him. Will Jake be able to show Hayley the treasure that lies beneath his trash-loving exterior? This is a cozy, sweet and steamy monster romance novella that takes place in the small town of Hallow's Cove, a shared wor...

  A powerful first love story that pulls you into the beauty and struggles of fighting for what you want despite the odds. Weaving the darkness of past hurt with the light of new romance, The Other Side of Apart is perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Amber Smith. Marcus had life figured out—a hard earned 4.0, hours of intense soccer training, and a full-ride to Stanford to kickstart his dream future. Running away with his secret girlfriend to escape a crazed criminal was never part of his plan. But Mei Li is worth leaving perfection behind for even if she’s tangled in her family’s lies and has a stalker ex-boyfriend. She’s funny, sexy, brave, and most of all—impossibly—she and Marcus are together again. So worth it. However, together isn't the rings-on-their-fingers, back-of-the-motorcycle perfect they’d hoped it would be. Marcus desperately clings to the dream future he still wants while Mei is haunted by memories of her abusive past.  So when that past catches up to them, f...

  He gets addicted to things too easily…and I’m no exception. Ford Ivanov follows the rules. I was born to break them. A single scandalous moment turns into a year of lies, stolen kisses behind closed doors, and whispered promises in the night. Sneaking around with my brother’s friend is forbidden. Because where I come from, love isn't just dangerous. It’s deadly. The lies are unraveling. And in a world where love is a weakness, we’re about to find out just how strong we really are. My Review I loved Ford and Hawke from the prior book. You could say I was beyond excited to learn that Ford's story was next. Ford's story is more than I could imagine.  The angsty intensity between Billie and Ford is the chef's kiss! The way these two craved each other but would not say those words, kept me on the edge of my seat in anticipation. The sneaky moments shared between these two with each time "almost" getting caught just hyped up the intensity.  "There's somet...

  I've waited ten years to punish her. Ophelia, the Calder family’s untouchable princess, drove my sister to take her own life. Now I'm taking hers - and I'm going to make her my obedient little pet. All brothers must choose a Ward, and she’ll be mine. Forever. She'll dance at the end of my leash while her father's spies report every humiliating detail back to him. And when he comes for me, the Brotherhood will wipe him off the map. A perfect plan. Except it isn't. When Randall Calder demands my head in a box and the Brotherhood gives it serious consideration, I realize I've miscalculated. Now, my only hope for survival lies in the girl I've stripped bare, body and soul. My Review I enjoyed this newest book in this series. In this book, Sebastian has a connection to his "Ward". It is personal this time. Ophelia will discover just what she is made of and how strong she is.  Sebastian took me back a little by the fact that he was not as aggressiv...

  Laurene King had it beauty, wealth, and a sexy secret affair with Reese Ashbourne— the brooding heir of her family’s sworn enemy. But one reckless night shattered everything. Tragedy struck. Laurene disappeared. And Reese was left with betrayal, unanswered questions, and scars he’ll never forget. Now, Laurene is back, forced to return to the life she fled, but her homecoming comes with a cruel twist. Their families, teetering on the edge of ruin, have resurrected an old deal to save an Ashbourne and a King must marry—or lose everything. Only this time, Reese is the groom.  Not his brother. Haunted by the past, Reese craves revenge as much as he still craves her. Trapped in a forced proximity neither can escape, their chemistry ignites—and so do their secrets. But someone knows the truth about that night. The lies that tore them apart are unraveling, and the shadowy danger lurking in their luxurious world could destroy them both. With their second chance at love and their fam...

  She’s a woman bound by fear, her life shaped by shadows she’s too afraid to confront. Every moment feels like a tightrope walk, the ground beneath her scattered with fragments of a past she can’t escape. He’s a man hollowed by loss, drifting through a world that no longer feels real. His heart is closed off, his soul scarred by the weight of what he’s endured, leaving him a shell of who he once was. He is the embodiment of the violence that almost destroyed her. She is the light he can’t bring himself to touch. When their paths collide, they’re drawn together by a force neither can explain nor resist—a connection that cuts through the walls they’ve built and tangles them in a bond as unexpected as it is undeniable. Their jagged lives, so broken and incomplete on their own, begin to take shape in each other’s presence. This is a story of redemption and second chances—a journey of healing, love, and the discovery that even the deepest wounds can lead to something whole. This is Evi...

  You'll love this book if you enjoy: 💍 oops Vegas wedding 💒 Marriage of convenience 🏉 Rugby Player  😎 Brother's best friend (and teammate) 💖 He falls first Book 1 of 3: The Brewer Family Series Breaking News: Rugby’s bad boy marries his best friend’s little sister If Renn Brewer would’ve asked me to marry him, I would’ve said no. Why? One, his reputation precedes him. His name is in the headlines at least once a month. Two, he’s not just my brother’s best friend. They’re teammates. And three, I’m in my self-care era. Unfortunately, a version of me equates self-care with bad choices. The cocktail in my hand—similar to the one that got me into this situation—is the prettiest shade of pink. It’s almost the same color as the giant rock on my left hand. And instead of discussing an annulment, I’m considering a 90-day marriage of convenience to the man I accidentally married in Las Vegas. Renn didn’t propose marriage. But he does deliver a proposal I might be unable to tu...

  IF YOU LOVE: MM superhero x morally gray alien romance Grumpy/sunshine Idiots. In. Love. Forced proximity aboard a spaceship ONLY ONE SLEEPING POD Space Daddy has a closet full of skinsuits Babygirl wears a ray gun for the aesthetic Hurt/comfort and so much schmoop K!nk exploration “for science!” I want to live inside you (for REAL for real) The usual naughty humor + witty banter Mysterious space adventure plot to a Bowie soundtrack Then choose your alien accessories and blast off! Micah What’s a superhero to do when his own family sees his powers as unimpressive and he’s fifth in line for the throne? Set my sights on getting space married to a hot alien, of course! For science. Ziggy Andromeda is a skinsuit-stealing mercenary who’s so far out of my league he might as well be in another galaxy, but there’s nothing I love more than a challenge. And his spaceship has only one bed! Unfortunately, a home planet conspiracy is threatening our besties-with-benefits situationship, along ...

  Alexander As soon as Alexander catches sight of his son's girlfriend, he wants her to be his. Consumed by an intense attraction, Alexander embarks on a mission to seduce the younger woman, even if it means stealing her from his son. Francesca Her summer fling is disappointing in every sense of the word; boring, selfish and distracted. When his enigmatic father arrives, older and experienced, she falls fast for the English charmer. But will the illicit summer fling end with nothing but heart break? My Review OMG. My fluttering heart. I loved this novella so much more than I ever expected. It was not about the spice. Yes, the spice is there and those scenes! Nope, it was the way Alex treated Francesca.  He was so uplifting and so supportive of her dreams. His son and her parents are all awful. They did not support Francesca. Every time that Alex would rave about the homemade treats that Francesca made, had my mouth watering.  With each new encounter that Alex and Francesc...

  Dagny Olavera had no idea that saving a sweet little bunny would lead to her being kidnapped, imprisoned, and bound to five of the most powerful demons in The Far Place. She had no idea that the creatures she feared all her life could be so protective, so loving, and so enticing—especially when they call her mine.  The longer she stays, the deeper the bond grows, and the more her heart thaws. But with the fire comes the burn, and when lines become blurred, Dagny will realize that though her demonic mates may be gorgeous, they also have a dark side. Secrets that can never be shared, and all of them deadly.  But, Dagny has secrets of her own.  When a strange new power awakens, and her heritage is revealed, Dagny will have to make a choice: remain in the frozen wasteland and risk her life or try to find a way back home and forget magic ever existed—that is, if her vicious mates will let her go. And if she stays, she will surely break.  But she won’t be the only o...