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  Quiet, subservient, and willing. That is what I was raised to be. My wings were clipped. My voice was stolen. They wanted blind obedience. Until… Until submitting didn’t hurt. Until bending felt like flying. Until I wanted stability amongst the chaos. Freedom comes at a cost, and survival isn’t guaranteed. Will we bring peace to the society, or be consumed by war? This is a DARK romance with HEAVY triggers. Reader's discretion is HIGHLY advised. My Review First off let me reiterate that this book is dark. It has heavy themes. So please take care of your mental health and if you might be triggered, just skip this book. However, if you have read any of Emily's books, then you already know what you are getting into. Let me tell you that despite the heavy theme, you will come to like all of the main characters.  Alania, Brent, Derek, Raul and Fiona are all really good. I like the dynamics that they all shared. Fiona is a nice addition to this group. She and Raul have a thing, bu...

  In the wake of a life-changing betrayal, Elva finds herself country-less, hopeless, and unfortunately for Kairon, reckless. Fueled by vengeance, she vows to destroy those responsible for her abandonment, starting with the remorseless king himself, no matter the cost. As their tumultuous clash unfolds, Kai discovers just how deeply her fury brightens his world, relishing in her blurring the lines between vengeance and justice. Things take a drastic turn when Kai and Elva are accosted by new threats, forcing them to work together once again. An unexpected journey to Havrik, the kingdom of Syrens, sends them both spiraling into unfathomable mysteries. Now, the wicked king and his favorite captive, along with their allies, must unravel deadly plots and secrets hidden long ago. While traversing through new discoveries and old hurts, Elva has to decide if she can forgive the king, or if their differences will tear them apart, dooming not only themselves but the very fabric of the world...

  CILLIAN We didn’t inherit this city—we took it. Power like this doesn’t come without blood, secrets, and enemies. The FBI is circling, the walls are closing in, and this is the worst possible time to lose focus. Especially for her. Madison Roark wasn’t supposed to be anything more than a one-night escape—just a beautiful distraction I’d forget the next morning. But I keep seeing her–everywhere. In my thoughts and slipping into the dark corners of my world like she belongs there. I can’t stop craving her—even when nothing about her adds up. Perfection like that comes with a price, and I can feel it—she’s hiding something. MADISON A new city. A fresh start. A new life. After graduation, I swore I’d stay away from anything that could expose me. But then he happened—Cillian O’Brien. I should’ve run the second he looked at me like he owned me. Instead, I crossed a line I can’t uncross—letting him be my Daddy. Now I’m tangled in something dangerous—deep in his world and falling hard fo...

  Life is a glass-half-full for thirty-eight-year-old Ariela Adler. Her craft cider brewery is thriving—filling the century-old building with good times and great drinks. She’s got a cute (okay, ugly) dog, a Gen Z best friend with a rad cryptid podcast, and a supportive family at her back. Her plans for the future of Canyon Rose Cider are crystal-clear. But change can happen in the blink of an eye. When a greedy property developer sends her a strong-arm email, things start to get complicated and Ariela’s roadmap gets bumpy. Scrabbling to find a solution, she crosses paths with Chanson Roche—a tall, dark, and brooding woman who happens to own the historic bank building across the street. They find themselves united in a common goal—preserving both Hollywood history, and Ariela’s beloved cidery. Teaming up with the mysterious (and very attractive) Chanson, Ariela dives headfirst into a campaign to protect the life she’s built, though it may tie the two women together in more ways tha...

  I beg the Kingpin for help… And he offers marriage. Faced with losing my home and my country, I take the biggest risk of my life. I ask my employer—the Kingpin whose office I clean every morning while he works—to save me. He’s intimidating. Twice my age, a silver fox in a sharp black suit. But over the last year we’ve talked, the only people in the building as the sun rises, pink over the London skyline. All I need is a statement of necessary employment from him to stop me being deported. But the Kingpin offers me something else. A marriage of convenience. A whirlwind wedding, and we promise it’s just for show. No feelings. No love. A fake. He suggests we share a bedroom, to ensure no one suspects. But I know there’s only one thing to prove this a real marriage. If I can’t have my husband’s love, I want to give him my V-card in one night together, and have a sweet memory afterwards. His baby. Kingpin’s Baby is a sweet and spicy age gap instalove romance with a jealous and possess...

  Perfect for readers who crave: Marriage heat and slow, rediscovered passion Emotionally authentic domestic romance Relatable, real-life motherhood Playful, intimate writing with filthy undertones Group chat energy and secret pacts One locked door. No schedule. No guilt. For fans of The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez and It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, The Laundry Room Pact is a sizzling, second-chance marriage story about what happens when you stop pretending everything’s fine—and start asking for what you really want. What if one locked door could change everything? Claire Winslow is juggling three kids under five, a husband who barely looks up from his laptop, and a laundry pile that might qualify as a health hazard. Somewhere between preschool pickup and grocery runs, she forgot what it feels like to be wanted-and worse, what it feels like to want anything for herself. So when her husband Nate leans in one night and murmurs, "We need a signal," Claire doesn't hesitat...

  Isla Monroe is a compulsive planner with colour-coded calendars, a five-year plan, and a personal goal to "be more spontaneous" without having a panic attack. Ellie Burns is a chronic underachiever who’s coasting through life, dreaming of more but too busy avoiding her terrible boss and her own fears to actually look for it. So of course, the two of them are destined to be best friends. When a painful breakup leaves Isla feeling like she’ll never have her meet-cute moment , Ellie convinces her that all they need is a little “planned spontaneity” for destiny to work overtime and deliver their soulmates . You crafting meet cutes over spilled coffee, staging accidental run-ins with the lead singer of the band, purposely stumbling on curbs and getting caught by attractive strangers… But when Isla’s impulsive decision to act as Ellie’s fake girlfriend to fend off family drama and an accidental kiss under the New Year’s Eve disco ball feels way too real, they each start to rea...

  A pirate on a mission to honor his father’s memory. A mermaid on the hunt to enact revenge. A race across the sea to find the emerald Heart of the Rain Court. Falov, the first mate of The Dark Destiny, aims to accomplish what his father never could: win the Undertaking. Except his plans for a straightforward voyage are crushed when he finds a stowaway: the mermaid lover of his past. Syrena, a princess of the sea, has lost her best friend at the hands of her ex. Desperate to ensure Falov never wins the Undertaking, she joins his crew under false pretenses, setting vengeful traps in an effort to keep victory at bay. As the hourglass dwindles, Falov and Syrena navigate the rocky waters of their relationship—burying grudges, unveiling truths, and struggling against the currents of their desire. But when the fate of the court relies on the discovery of the Heart, will they be able to reconcile their pasts for the good of the court? Of Rain and Emerald is the fourth installment in the ...

  We are The Broken Muse The crowd shouts as I smile, hugging my girl close. I twirl her around the stage, feeding their cheers while planting a show-stopping kiss on her sinfully red lips. Our fans scream at our love, both excited and envious of what we have. But little do they know that, in spite of the goddess wrapped in my arms, my eyes look past her and gaze into those of another. My loverboy. This is a dark rockstar romance. Please check triggers prior to reading. My Review Kash and Motley make a good couple. That one scene early in the book, where they were getting really close and then Twila walks in, but she can't tell what they are doing...YES!! With each new intimate scene between Motley and Kash, it got more intense. Yet, at the same time true emotions were being shared. I liked the addition of Twila in her she was intertwined into the relationship between these two.  Calling all MM romance readers. Here is your next read. Loverboy is steamy and emotional. If this ...

  Did anyone hear the story about the boss and his assistant who are forced to fake date in order to secure funding? Yeah… It isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Sage Being an assistant is not what I want to do with my life. But when my father arranges a job for me when he thinks I need a push, I can’t say no. However, my new boss? He’s insufferable. He’s cold, callous, and he certainly doesn’t want me there. One heated interaction with my ex ruins everything, and I’m forced into a fake relationship with him. If he wants funding from my father for his basketball team, he has to play nice. In public, he’s all charm and suave gestures. He’s the picture perfect boyfriend. In private, he does things that make me question how fake this is. Things like feeding me when I forget to eat, teaching me confidence in the bedroom, and kissing me when no one is looking. None of that seems to be a problem for him, but it’s a big problem for me. Because foolishly, I start to want more. It can never wo...

  All it took was one time. One breakdown and I ended up behind the locked doors of Bluebone Ridge Sanitarium. Something is wrong here. It whispers through the cracked windows, coils beneath the floorboards, and breathes in the frozen Washington air that never truly warms, even in the summer. Something hungry. At night, the screaming starts. I’m locked in like prey, and the dark watches with hollow eyes. When someone—or something—finally sets me free, it isn’t a mercy. Because whatever haunted Bluebone Ridge followed me out. It’s ancient… starving. And now it knows my scent and the taste of my blood. He doesn’t know whether to devour me or claim me. But either way, I’m sure I won’t survive unchanged. STARVE is a MF standalone, folklore-esque monster romance. It does not end in a cliffhanger, and contains quite a few aspects readers should be aware of. For a full list of potential triggers, please check the front of the book. My Review Beware the monsters that go bump in the night a...

  Silver Dormund is using her great-aunt Soleil's passing as an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of New York City, where she works as the top real estate broker. As she prepares her aunt’s house for the market, she begins to realize that someone is watching her—stalking her. Unbeknownst to her, she is about to step into a dark world filled with magic and blood, one from which she may not escape alive. The Midnight Order consists of four Jasper, Lowell, Asher, and Corvin. Living among their own, hidden behind magical wards, they are cursed to wear masks and feel longing in their hearts until they learn to love and share. While Silver might hold the key to their salvation, she could also be their ultimate undoing. Only time and blood will tell, for although she may be the answer to their long-awaited prayers, she could also be the most formidable threat they have ever encountered—an enemy. My Review As if one vampire is not enough, how about four! Yep, K.M. brings us four ...

  TROPES 🏠 Boy Next Door 🐴 Rival Ranches 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Friends to Lovers 🤠 Cowboy At ten, I was the unwanted tagalong on London Hale 's fishing trip—the fatherless girl next door he resented having to include. But all it took was one hot Texas summer afternoon of fishing to change everything. At sixteen, he saved my life, and then he kissed me. The star quarterback and the quiet outsider, we defied every small-town stereotype as we fell hopelessly in love. By eighteen, we had our futures mapped out together until four desperate words shattered everything. "Don't take the girl." With those words, my world collapsed, and London disappeared from my life. Six years later, I'm starting fresh at my best friend's ranch, healing among horses instead of people, until I discover that the rival rancher next door is none other than London Hale. The boy I loved. The man who should be in prison. He wants me gone, and I understand why. His sacrifice cost him everything. B...