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Flight of Fate (Wings of Ink, #4) by Angelina J. Steffort

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“Step away from that crow if you value your life.” Not a threat, but a promise. I will happily tear them to ribbons if they dare get in my way.

 

 

Prisons come in many forms. This one is made of feathers and devastation.

 

 

Surviving the battle was only the first test. Now, Ayna must break free from the gods’ latest punishment while the enemy regroups, striking where it hurts most. But steel and magic won’t be enough this time. To stand a chance, she must forge risky alliances and rise stronger than before—because the fate of two kingdoms rests on her shoulders.

Something dark is stirring in Tavras, and not even divine favor may be enough to stop it.

 

A high-stakes, heart-racing ride, Flight of Fate is the electrifying fourth book in the Wings of Ink series—perfect for fans of Quicksilver, From Blood and Ash, and A Court of Thorns and Roses.

A Fate Forged In Fire by Hazel McBride

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To become the first queen in centuries, a powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to overthrow the corrupt powers ruling her kingdom—while also fighting her growing desire for one of her dragon-riding adversaries—in the first book of a sizzling Celtic-inspired fantasy romance duology.

Once a territory built on matriarchal rule and values, Tìr Teine has since grown frail from a long line of fruitless kings, the most recent of which have ruled under the influence of the True Religion, an oppressive group who have steadily poisoned the region with their anti-magic teachings.

Born to rule and blessed by fire, Aemyra has begrudgingly lived in hiding rather than risk her life in court, waiting in anticipation for the current king’s death so she can bond to his dragon, claim her throne, and protect her people. But when the king dies and Aemyra is ready to take what is rightfully hers, her ambitious plan is foiled, and she is thrust into a game of vicious politics and plots.

Her biggest adversary is Prince Fiorean, a dragon rider and one of the most powerful fire wielders in the territory. Cold, arrogant, and blindly supportive of his corrupt family, he is everything Aemyra despises. But as chaos engulfs the court, they find themselves reluctantly entwined, forced to forge an uneasy alliance—one that quickly ignites into something more dangerous than either of them expected.

Behind enemy lines and slowly falling for her so-called adversary, Aemyra uncovers just how far the rot of corruption has spread, and what she may have to sacrifice to claim her throne.

 

Sweet Surrender (Backstage Pass Book 2) by K. Bromberg

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A sexy, rock star, marriage of convenience romance by New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg.

Jase Gizmodo is the wild card of the world-famous band BENT. He drums like a legend, lives like a rebel, and attracts headlines like a magnet. But when his recklessness causes a no-nonsense judge to threaten the band’s upcoming international tour, he needs a quick fix—and proof that he’s settling down might just do the trick.

Enter Hendrix Wright. Cookie queen. Small business owner. And barely hanging on. Her dream bakery is on the brink of closing its doors thanks to her ex’s betrayal, and she needs a miracle. Who knew a chance meeting with a charming, enigmatic, and incredibly sexy stranger in a coffee shop would change all that?

So when that stranger, Jase, offers her a deal—a temporary marriage for the cameras in exchange for the money to save her bakery—Hendrix should run. Fast. But instead, she finds that the more time they spend faking wedded bliss, the more real their chemistry feels.

Because falling for a rockstar was never part of the plan.
But surrendering? That might be the sweetest risk of all.

Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan

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“Can’t Get Enough balances brutal emotion, whip-smart humor, and delicious spice. Moving, romantic, and thrumming with life, this is Ryan’s best work yet.” ―Talia Hibbert

Hendrix Barry lives a fabulous life. She has phenomenal friends, a loving family, and a thriving business that places her in the entertainment industry’s rarefied air. Your vision board? She’s probably living it.

She’s a woman with goals, dreams, ambitions—always striving upward. And in the midst of everything, she’s facing her toughest challenge yet: caring for an aging parent. Who has time for romance? From her experience, there’s a low ROI on relationships. Anyway, she hasn’t met the man who can keep up with her. Until…him.

Tech mogul Maverick Bell is a dilemma wrapped in an exquisitely tailored suit and knee-melting charm. From their first charged glance at the summer’s hottest party, Hendrix feels like she’s met her match. Only he can’t be. Mav may be the first to make her feel this seen and desired, but he’s the last one she can have. Forbidden fruit is the juiciest, and this man is off limits if she plans to stay the course she’s set for herself.

But when Maverick gives chase—pursuing her, spoiling her, understanding her—is it time to let herself have something more?

His Royal Bride Replacement by Lynne Graham

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His Royal Bride Replacement is a royal, stand-in bride, marriage of convenience romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham.

A life-changing ring…
from His Highness!

Crown Prince Alessio drowns out each exploit with outrageous behavior! Even his wedding is hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons—his reputation-repairing fiancée has pulled out! Leaving him urgently seeking a replacement bride. Enter Rosalia Castelli…

Innocent Rosy is merely a palace art restorer. How can she even think of becoming Sedovia’s queen? Yet to save her family from financial peril, she must accept Alessio’s shock proposal. And as she spends more time with her husband, she begins to catch glimpses of the man beneath the rebellious facade…and to crave his touch!

From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

 

Narrated by Melanie Crawley and Sasha Mia Khan

Wild Life by Victoria Woods

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A cranky Tarzan is jinxed with a smart-mouthed biologist in this steamy, opposites-attract, stranded romance by the bestselling author of A DISCOVERY: LOVE AND OTHER THINGS.

A grumpy jungle-dweller.
A paranoid bat biologist.
An uncharted island in the South Pacific.

Marooned since the age of ten, Aleki Taylor is used to loneliness. Twenty-four years on a deserted island with nothing except a mammoth pig sidekick and a trunk of books, not to mention some vintage nudie magazines, for company meant that all hope of returning to his old life vanished long ago.

But after a violent storm, a mysterious woman washes up onto the island…HIS island.

Maris Schuler, a wildlife scientist, finds herself on the wrong side of the ocean when she falls off a research boat. She is sarcastic, chaotic, and afraid of being alone—completely obliterating the peace that Aleki has carved out for himself. And if she asks him one more question, he might just consider using her as shark bait.

He wants nothing more than for this sweet-smelling, brown-haired intruder with long legs and soft skin to leave, before his eyes fall out from the “accidental glances” he steals.

Only, it’s too late. She’s already infiltrated his every thought and his very being that he can no longer distinguish his soul from hers. He needs her like the jungle needs water. Like the moon needs the sky. With her, “alone” is finally a distant memory.

Except, Maris doesn’t belong to this wild life. Not like Aleki does.

So when the past comes searching for her, Maris must make a decision that could end their new dream life together.

For the first time in his life, Aleki is in love. But does he love Maris enough to let her go?

Tropes:
-opposites attract
-grumpy/sunshine
-forced proximity/one-bed
-survival romance
-deserted island
-women in STEM

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Finn (The Irishmen #1) by Melanie Moreland

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His Power Rules the City—But She Rules His Heart.

Finn O’Reilly
Finn O’Reilly Stern, powerful, confident. Oversees his hotel and his syndicate with a commanding presence and leadership, knowing any weakness could be used against him.
And he has none. Except Una Murphy. The woman he lost his heart to and still loves, even though she wants nothing to do with him.
Or so she claims.
When her life is in peril, he won’t stop until she is safe and back where she belongs—with him.
Can he rescue her?
Convince her to stay?
Will she be a part of his world, regardless of the danger, knowing she is safer with him than apart?
She is his world.
He simply needs to convince her.

The Love Haters by Katherine Center

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It’s a thin line between love and love-hating in the newest laugh out loud, all the feels rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center.

Katie Vaughn has been burned by love in the past—now she may be lighting her career on fire. She has two choices: wait to get laid off from her job as a video producer or, at her coworker Cole’s request, take a career-making gig profiling Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in Key West. The catch? Katie’s not exactly qualified. She can’t swim—but pretends that she can.

Plus, Cole and Hutch are brothers. And they don’t get along. Next stop: paradise! But paradise is messier than it seems. As Katie gets entangled with Hutch (the most scientifically good-looking man she has ever seen . . . but maybe a bit of a love hater), along with his colorful aunt Rue and his rescue Great Dane, she gets trapped in a lie. Or two. Swim lessons, helicopter flights, conga lines, drinking contests, hurricanes, and stolen kisses ensue—along with chances to tell the truth, to face old fears, and to be truly brave at last.

Swim lessons, helicopter flights, conga lines, drinking contests, hurricanes, and stolen kisses ensue—along with chances to tell the truth, to face old fears, and to be truly brave at last.

 

Racing Heart (Apex Racing Series #2) by Darci St. John

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THE SECOND BOOK IN THE THRILLING APEX RACING SERIES!

Notoriously hotheaded race car driver Jordan Rubie is still grappling with the aftermath of a potentially career-ending crash and his final few disastrous months at Rubie Racing. On a whim, he flees to a charming seaside town in Wales to lie low until his twin sister Mia’s wedding in Scotland.

Straight-laced advice columnist Pearl Carrington is already off-kilter from an unexpected dilemma of her own when she stumbles upon Jordan at the beach. After he extends a spur-of-the-moment invite to be his plus-one, she does the very thing she’d never recommend and says yes—to a road trip through the idyllic countryside and a few days (and nights) in an actual castle with a virtual stranger.

Only Pearl soon learns it’s not the detour from family drama she hoped for … and Jordan realizes he has more than broken bones to heal.

Are they on a collision course—or could this be an accident of the happy kind?

Slipstream by Madge Maril

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In the high-speed world of Formula 1, documentarian Lilah teams up with racing driver Arthur Bianco for a whirlwind of revenge—and perhaps something more.

Lilah Graywood never imagined she’d be spending her summer amidst the roaring engines and adrenaline-fueled world of Formula 1 racing. As a serious documentarian, her passion lies in capturing the raw, unfiltered truth. But when her best friend, business co-owner, and secret boyfriend Max decides to pivot their documentary company to film the Ignition Energy Drink Racing team, Lilah is thrust into a world she despises. Her disdain turns to fury when Max blindsides her, not only ending their relationship but also threatening the company she painstakingly built.

Enter Arthur Bianco, the charismatic and enigmatic F1 reserve driver whose career is as tumultuous as the races he dreams of winning. Initially, Lilah is supposed to document Arthur’s relegation to backup driver, but together they concoct a plan to take control of Max’s documentary, each with their own motives—Lilah’s revenge and Arthur’s redemption. Their secret alliance promises to change the narrative, both on and off the track.

As they navigate the glamorous circuits and behind-the-scenes secrets of Formula 1, an unexpected speedbump forces Lilah and Arthur’s partnership to evolve into a fake relationship that feels all too real. The chemistry between them is off-limits and undeniable, and as Arthur’s cinematic comeback plays out over the hot globe-trotting summer, Lilah finds herself drawn to his true charm and hidden vulnerability. But as the cameras roll and the world watches, Lilah must confront her own feelings and the reality that no script can dictate the course of true love.

Slipstream is a captivating tale of love, revenge, and the unexpected turns life takes. With its blend of humor, heart, and high-speed drama, this contemporary romance is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of second chances and the thrill of the chase.