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Heartless Villain (The Mate Games: Death #4) by Meg Anne and K. Loraine

Captain Hook isn’t loyal to anyone, but I’d die for her.

Once I was a prince, then I became a lost boy, then their king. Now, I’m nothing more than a heartless villain.

Or at least so I thought. Until I met her. Until I had a reason for that husk in my chest to resume its beating.

I know I’m not alone. She’s worked her magic on all of us.

Her monstrous beast

Her vengeful dragon

Her merciless god

And of course me, her mad pirate

I’ve been trapped far from home, without my crew, without my ship. A captain with no purpose. But Dahlia is my port in the storm. She calls me to her and grounds me. Unfortunately, it’s not enough. With every passing tick, tick, tick, my madness grows.

How can I protect her when I can barely remember who I am?

Something dark is coming for us all. It’s been hiding in the shadows, but now it’s time to play in the light. And even without a compass to guide me, I’ll fight for her until the bitter end.

For fans of Supernatural and American Horror Story, USA Today bestselling authors Meg Anne and K. Loraine are thrilled to bring you another installment in the Mate Games Universe.

Warning: The Mate Games: Death is a spicy paranormal series with a cast of antiheroes utterly devoted to their heroine (even if they haven’t realized it yet). It contains a cursed Novasgardian berserker with primal energy, a dastardly pirate captain who deals in pixie dust, a possessive fae dragon shifter who is fond of hand necklaces, and a mysterious Southern gentleman who’d show her what he liked if only he could remember.

Please refer to the authors’ website for all tropes, tags, and CWs.

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Viripotent (East Coast Bratva #1) by A.X. Cole

Viripotent: Marriageable, able to sire children

The Devil & The Heiress

Inessa has been raised to know that the only freedoms she will be granted comes from a strong alliance. But the offer changes. She won’t be trapped in an arranged marriage. It will instead become her pathway to true freedom.

Accepting a deal from the devil is never a good start, even if her grandfather, as Pakhan, also signs beside her.

What would you do to leave?

Three things made Vlad Vartanov, three things kept him alive, and three things are to be protected.
Marrying the Pakhan’s granddaughter will ensure the protection of the only three things that will be left of his life after a lifetime of living for vengeance.
One goal has remained his motivation since he was 13 years old: get to the top of the Bratva, then destroy everyone.

But three syllables make him question everything.
In-ess-sa

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Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur

Sparks fly when a lovelorn romance novelist and a divorce lawyer who has sworn off relationships agree to cohost a podcast series offering dating advice to viewers, in Truly, Madly, Deeply, the next steamy queer rom-com from Lambda Literary Award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur.

As a bestselling romance novelist, everyone thinks Truly Livingston is an expert on happily-ever-afters. She’s even signed on to record a podcast sharing relationship advice. Little do they know she feels like an imposter—her parents just announced they’re separating, she caught her fiancé cheating, and her entire view on love has been shaken to the core. Truly hopes the podcast will distract her… until she meets her cohost.

Her first impression of Colin McCory is…hot. But then he opens his extremely kissable mouth. Colin’s view on love just pisses Truly off, even if he does have an annoyingly attractive face. Bickering with a cynical divorce lawyer is the last thing she needs—so she walks out, with no plans to return.

A few days later, Truly is surprised when Colin tracks her down, asking for a fresh start. Truly can’t deny the little thrill she gets from Colin begging, so she reluctantly agrees. As they go from enemies to friends to something else entirely, Truly discovers they have more in common than she ever imagined, including their shared queerness. He’s a genuinely good guy—charming, sweet, and equally as unlucky in love as herself—and there’s something about Colin that drives Truly a little wild. When their attraction reaches a fever pitch, Truly is happy for the first time in years. Yet she can’t help but wonder… is Colin truly, madly, deeply in love with her? Or is it all too good to be true?

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Love Heals (Fire and Ice Book 10) by Tara Conrad

Anthony
I found him, his spirit broken, his resolve slipping away.
One more minute and it would’ve been too late.
He promised me thirty days—one month to show him his worth.
My resolve is unwavering. Failure is not an option.
I’ll do whatever it takes to ensure I don’t lose the man I’ve fallen in love with.
Leopold
Darkness was closing in around me but then he appeared, a glimmer of hope.
Never before have I been shown such overwhelming kindness.
With each passing day, my love for him grows stronger.
Until I’m on my knees, yielding to the irresistible force of our connection.

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When I Had You by S.L. Scott

New York Times bestselling author, S.L. Scott, has created an epic and fast-paced story packed with brilliant banter, humor, and great tension. This is a character driven and riveting standalone that has readers’ hearts racing and swooning.

Cash Ryatt is a distraction.

It’s no secret the bad boy race car driver has built a reputation from two things. Winning and fu-front-page headlines. I’ve read he’s the best at both, but I have no intention of finding out firsthand.

I have my own plans, and they don’t include making the gossip sites as his next one-night stand. My three older brothers, his bosses, would never stand for it anyway.

So, how did I find myself daydreaming about the one man I’ve been forbidden from dating?

His mere proximity causes my heart to beat wildly in my chest.
My knees go weak when his eyes find mine across the track.
But it’s the way he kisses me as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist that has me falling into his playboy trap.

I finally surrender to temptation, but only for one night, and for the record, there was no standing involved except against a door that got in our way.

But no deed goes unpunished. No matter how good we are together. He’s given an ultimatum. Will he take his last chance to win the world championship or follow his heart and race back to me?

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Crossed Over by Santana Knox

From international best-selling author Santana Knox, comes an LGBTQ, coming out story about finding yourself like nothing you’ve ever read before. A tale that grips the hearts of those who failed to see eye-to-eye with a parent, and anyone who’s ever denied the truth about themselves.

Nia Da Silva is dead…

Dead serious about moving on from her past, from roller derby, and the traumatic injury that was a crushing blow to not just her body but her mind.

 

Running away from her problems wasn’t the fix she had hoped for.

 

Five years later, she returns to the town that left her with permanent scars. Healing her physical wounds was the bare minimum. She’ll finally have to face herself, and rediscover who she’s always been beneath the lies she’s worn like shredded fishnets over bruised knees.

 

Pretty crossovers, and strong thighs won’t be enough to champion through her problems. Especially when they challenge who she may be at her very core.

 

Crossed Over is a Sapphic, coming out story about healing, facing your fears, and becoming the hero you once needed for yourself. Please check content warnings, this story features adult themes and language that may not be suitable for readers under 18.

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Love Heals (Fire and Ice #10) by Tara Conrad

Anthony
I found him, his spirit broken, his resolve slipping away.
One more minute and it would’ve been too late.
He promised me thirty days—one month to show him his worth.
My resolve is unwavering. Failure is not an option.
I’ll do whatever it takes to ensure I don’t lose the man I’ve fallen in love with.
Leopold
Darkness was closing in around me but then he appeared, a glimmer of hope.
Never before have I been shown such overwhelming kindness.
With each passing day, my love for him grows stronger.
Until I’m on my knees, yielding to the irresistible force of our connection.https://amzn.to/4aJQhpG

Sweet Collide by Ava Harrison

From USA Today bestselling author Ava Harrison comes a new standalone hockey romance.

Aiden Slate.
Pro hockey star. Captain of the Redville Saints. And the bane of my existence.

All it takes is a little liquid courage to storm his castle.
Or, in this case, a cushy five-star hotel suite.

I’m supposed to give him a piece of my mind.
To unleash a decade of pent-up anger.

What I’m not supposed to do is sign an NDA meant for another woman.

He thinks I’m here to relieve his stress.
Well, he’s in for a rude awakening.

Problem #1? The boy I grew up with doesn’t remember me.
Problem #2? I fall to my knees at his command. Literally.

Next thing I know, I agree to be his fake girlfriend.
He doesn’t realize I’m the girl he left behind ten years ago.
The last thing I’ll do is admit it.

Because Aiden might have abandoned me all those years ago.
But me? I’ll forever be his.

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Cage of Ice and Echoes (Frozen Fate, #2) by Pam Godwin

Frankie’s story continues in this second book in the Frozen Fate trilogy by Pam Godwin.

Frankie and her ruthless protectors conquered unspeakable evil. But their fight to escape the hills of shivers and shadows is far from over.
Stranded in Alaska, survival becomes paramount against starvation, hypothermia, and the dangerous predators lurking outside their isolated cabin.
Sharing precious body heat with her viciously possessive men presents another challenge. She must navigate not only the brutal arctic tundra but also the intricacies of polyamorous love to ensure they make it out alive.
Tensions rise as the ice thickens, and their only hope rests on a plane they can’t fly.
Unless they unlock the secrets hidden beneath its wings in a cage of ice and echoes.

Tropes: Adult Romance, Age Gap, Alpha Hero, Angsty, Band of Brothers, Billionaire, Boy Obsessed, Close Proximity, Enemies-to-lovers, First Love, Fish out of Water, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Heroine in Danger, Menage, MFM, One Bed, Poly (3+ people), Protector, Romantic Suspense, Scars, Stalker, Starting Over, Stranded Together, Survival, Taboo, Touch Her And Die, Tragic Past, Troubled Marriage, Unrequited Love, Virgin Hero, Why Choose, Will They or Won’t They

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Touch Me (Stark International Security, #4) by J. Kenner

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner comes a new story in her Stark International series…

Former wild child Jamie Archer can’t believe how amazing her life has become. Not only is she married to the sexiest man on the planet, Stark Security Chief Ryan Hunter, but she’s also set to star in a big budget blockbuster that is sure to send her career soaring into the stratosphere.

Everything is perfect until Jamie, the least maternal person on the planet, finds out that not only is she pregnant, but that her due date interferes with the film’s production schedule.

Ryan has always supported his wife’s ambition, but he never expected to learn that they were having a baby from the shouts of paparazzi. Hurt, angry, and afraid that Jamie will choose her career over their family, Ryan tries to pull her closer, but only succeeds in pushing her away.

Now, as the pillars of their once fairytale marriage begin to crumble, Jamie and Ryan must find a way to outshine the glitter of stardom and rediscover the strength of their bond.

 

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