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Erik Duvall is half the man he used to be. The war scarred him—physically and mentally. The right side of his face is a reminder of the hell he went through, and he’s sure it makes him a monster. He hates what he sees in the mirror, and he’s convinced everyone else must feel the same. So, he hides away, letting his music be the only thing that keeps him from losing his mind. A renowned composer, Erik keeps his music locked away, refusing to share it with anyone.

The guy who steps up to me at my mom and new stepdad’s wedding is a walking contradiction. He’s huge. Like, ridiculously big. His shoulders practically block the light, and his chest—don’t get me started on his chest—makes me forget how to breathe. And he’s not just a muscle-bound nightmare; he’s got this cocky, arrogant smile that makes him look like he knows exactly what he’s doing to me.

Hunter is a cold, calculating billionaire who’s spent his life building an empire, carving out his legacy with ruthless precision. There’s no room in his world for distractions—or emotions. But all that changes the moment he sees Maddie. One glimpse of those soft, innocent hazel eyes, and he’s consumed. She awakens something primal in him, a need so fierce it shakes the foundations of his carefully controlled existence.

My old man decides to spring a surprise wedding on us. Great. Just what I need—another reason to suck it up for the family. I’d rather be at my tattoo parlor, inking my next masterpiece, but hey, for Dad? I’ll grin and bear it. The ceremony? A snooze-fest. Champagne? Please. Whiskey’s the only thing that’s gonna get me through this misery. I’m just about to make my escape when she appears. She’s an angel in a dress—big brown eyes that could melt steel, a smile that could start a fire. And just like that, the sour mood I’ve been dragging around is gone.

The moment she stumbled into me on the street, my world shifted. Her wide, trusting eyes, her sweet innocence—I can’t stop thinking about her. Can’t stop watching her. She’s mine, even if she doesn’t know it yet. She’s all alone in a world too cruel for someone so delicate, and I’ll destroy anyone who dares to hurt her. Even if it means staying in the shadows, protecting her from afar.But how long can I hold back the storm she’s unleashed inside me? Because one way or another, I’m going to make her mine. Forever.

When Jay’s best friend lands in jail and asks him to watch over his baby girl, Jay expects to find the sweet, pig-tailed little girl he used to know—not the blonde bombshell who’s all grown up and driving him wild. Layla’s eighteen, technically an adult—but still in high school, and a cheerleader at that. There’s no way Jay can turn his back on his best friend. He promised. He’s supposed to keep her safe—but this girl? She’s got a mind of her own, and she’s one hell of a handful.

Eve has always been the weirdo in the corner—quiet, awkward, and completely invisible. Born on Halloween, she’s used to being the odd one out, and she doesn’t mind. Really. But when her only friend convinces her to go to a wild masquerade ball, things spiral out of control fast. The dare? Kiss the most dangerous, intimidating-looking man in the room for a thousand bucks. Eve doesn’t think twice. She might be shy and clueless, but that’s easy money. Besides, everyone’s wearing masks. No one will know it’s her.

Every guy knows the bro code. Thou shalt not touch thy best friend’s sister. It’s part of the bro code. Written in stone like one of the commandments. But when my best friend’s little sister moves in next door, all bets are off. She’s the sweetest little thing I’ve ever seen—too perfect for my rough hands and dirty thoughts. I know I should stay away, but how can I, when her fluffy little menace of a puppy keeps barreling into my yard and dragging her with him? It’s like fate is laughing at me, daring me to break the rules.

Jenny has always been a Christmas fanatic. Born on December 25th, she lives for the magic of twinkling lights, snow-dusted streets, and the joy on children’s faces during the holidays. It’s why she volunteers as Santa’s helper at the mall every year. She doesn’t need the money—she just loves spreading cheer. But this year? This year is different. Because when she walks into the workshop ready to don her elf costume, she comes face-to-face with Santa himself… and he’s nothing like she imagined.

The moment I first saw her on that stage, I was done. Every move, every twist of her body is pure seduction. She’s nothing like the other dancers—no fake smiles, no practiced routine. She moves like she’s meant to be worshipped. A ballerina. A goddess. Poetry in motion. Her long red hair flows like fire, and those green eyes—hell, they burn right through me. I can’t think. I can’t breathe. I need her. My body craves her. If I don’t have her, I’ll lose my mind. She’s my obsession, my fantasy, my everything. And tonight, on New Year’s Eve? She’s mine.

Ella Brown. The prettiest little thing I’ve ever laid eyes on. She doesn’t realize it yet, but she’s already mine. Sure, she fights it—says she’s not interested. But I see the way her breath hitches when I’m near, the way her cheeks flush when our eyes meet. She can push me away all she wants. It won’t work. I didn’t get to the top by giving up, and I’m not about to start now.

Hadley’s world shatters the night her stepdad sneaks into her room, and with nothing but fear gripping her heart, she bolts. She doesn’t care where she’s headed, as long as it’s far from the nightmare she’s escaping. Damon’s instincts roar to life the second he spots her—lost, trembling, and too innocent for her own good. She’s an angel who’s fallen right into his path, and he’s a man with a past he can’t escape. A felon with no right to touch someone so pure, someone so tempting.

I’ve got one thing on my mind: the biggest fight of my career. But the second I lay eyes on her, nothing else matters. She’s perfect. A knockout in every sense. Problem is, she’s the senator’s daughter. Off-limits. Too good for someone like me. But the way she looks at me? Hell, it's like she’s asking for trouble. And I’m the kind of guy who gives exactly what people ask for.

Faith didn’t expect to catch the eye of the devil when her friends dragged her to a Halloween party at one of the city’s most elite businesses. She didn’t even know who he was until his gaze locked on hers, intense, hungry, and coming straight for her like he already knew what he wanted. Coward that I am, I ran. But you can’t outrun a man like that, no matter how hard you try. I couldn’t stop dreaming of him, though. The way he looked at me. The fire in his eyes. But at least I’d never have to see him again, right?

Poppy is desperate to chase her dreams of going to college, even if it means making an unthinkable sacrifice. So, she auctions off her innocence to the highest bidder, a mysterious, brooding man who awakens something dark and forbidden in her. She convinces herself she'll never see him again—that is, until she steps into her first lecture and locks eyes with her new professor. Now, she's caught in his unrelenting gaze, and he’s not about to let her forget who she belongs to.

Ava Sinclair has it all—a life of luxury on her father's sprawling plantation-style estate in Georgia, a bright future ahead, and a sense of freedom that comes with youth. College is just around the corner, and she's ready to step into her new life. That is, until her father crosses the wrong man—the notorious New York kingpin, Gage Morelli. Suddenly, Ava’s perfect world shatters when she’s kidnapped by a man whose power is only matched by his ruthless reputation. But Gage? He’s nothing like the cold, calculating criminal she expected.

Road Rage is packed with road rage, possessive lust, and a hero who doesn’t know how to let go. If you’re ready for a love that’s intense, irresistible, and a little bit dangerous, buckle up—Aidan is taking the wheel, and he’s not stopping until he gets what he wants.

He’s the one she’s not supposed to want—but he’s about to make her his, whether she’s ready or not. There’s only one bright light in my dark, twisted world, and her name is Olivia Carson. Every time she comes up to that fence, defying her father’s orders to talk to me—a felon with a past that should keep me in the shadows—I see something in her eyes that makes me believe there might be a shred of goodness left in this godforsaken place.

Colin is a beast. Lily is a beauty. When Lily Hackman offers herself up in her father's place, it's a bargain Colin Davenport can't say no to. But when Lily proves to be headstrong and fiery, did the beast of the underworld get more than he bargained for?

Ivy’s totally psyched for a summer in Scotland. Sure, it’s not going to be “hot”—the isle her aunt lives on never gets above sixty degrees—but it’s the perfect chance to relax before starting her practical career. Who cares if it’s not her dream job? A girl like her has to be realistic. But what she doesn’t know? That Scottish summer is about to turn a whole lot hotter than she ever imagined thanks to the man who looks like he just stepped off the cover of a romance novel—a rugged Highlander with eyes that burn. The second he sets his sights on Ivy, things start to sizzle.