Imprisoned, afraid, and with no memory of who I am, I’ve been thrown to the wolves…literally.
Before today there are only dark, shadowed memories I’m too scared to even think about. It doesn’t take me long to find out no one escapes from the Island of the Damned, a hidden paranormal prison camp in the depths of Siberia. Especially not a chubby, boring, plain old human woman like me.
But I have to.
Especially when every other man here wants to claim me for their pack.
The only comfort I find is a deep, intimate connection to the wolf-shifters who rescue me.
They make me feel safe.
They want to protect me.
They give me the strength to fight.
I’m not leaving them behind. Even if the dark Prince of Wolves wants me dead. Taryn and her wolves’ story is complete in this four book series all in one chonky volume. This story is integral to the Alpha Wolves Want Curves storyline and included in this series as a special collection so that readers don’t miss Taryn’s importance to the world of the wolf shifters.
Get lost in the world of the Fate of the Wolf Guard as this curvy girl discovers who she truly is and that when it comes to love, she doesn’t have to choose.
When I find out I could lose my bookstore, I make a deal with the devil to save it, not realizing I would end up in bed with the last person I ever thought I’d be hot and sweaty with…
Fletcher St. James
Even at twenty-four, he’s a spoiled brat. He believes the whole world owes him something, and he really needs to be put in his place.
When his wealthy, power-hunger father propositions me with something I desperately need in exchange for teaching his son a little responsibility, it’s an offer I can’t refuse.
After all, there’s nothing I enjoy more than humbling an arrogant man and bringing him to his knees.
This should be a piece of cake.
But one thing I didn’t expect was how much Fletcher would enjoy it… Or how much that would turn me on. The tension quickly boils over, and before I know it, we’re giving in to our illicit desires, consequences be damned.
I crave the feeling of his body against mine, and the needy sounds he makes right before he begs.
But more than that, I can’t get enough of the little things, like the way the golden sun looks reflecting off his green eyes in the morning, or how beautiful his vulnerability is.
And when his touch becomes my safe space, bringing out a softer side of me I’ve kept locked away for too long, it’s impossible to remember why this is wrong.
When the secrets come out about the lascivious things we indulge in behind closed doors, will it be worth it, or will this deal end up costing me everything?
Why you will love the prequel novella… 🩵Willow and Cade’s Story
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I never expected to see Willow Anson again—not after the way she left.
No warning. No goodbye. No explanation.
She was the girl who got under my skin.
The one who kissed me like she meant it… and disappeared like none of it mattered. I’ve spent every day since convincing myself it didn’t.
Now she’s back in Rixton, staying at her family’s lodge while her dad recovers from surgery. And thanks to our parents’ surprise wedding, we’re stuck under the same roof.
She’s off-limits. My new stepsister. But the way she looks at me says she remembers everything.
And the tension between us? It’s anything but frozen.
I’ve trained my whole life to handle pressure—on and off the ice. The last thing I need is a distraction in the middle of a season that’s already falling apart.
Games are being thrown. Players are faking injuries. And Willow’s holding on to the photos that could expose everything.
They’re watching. Threatening. Waiting for us to slip.
Mason “Axle” Novak lived for speed, danger, and loyalty. All he wanted was to be out on the track. Until Ashlynn Bahr crashed into his life—literally.
Her job was supposed to be easy. Deliver the package. Get paid. Walk away. But when bullets started flying, Ashlynn raced blindly into the Redline Speedway. And straight into Axle’s arms. Now Ashlynn holds the key to a dangerous secret…and Axle would do whatever it took to protect what’s his.
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❤️Review Ashlyn has taken courier jobs before with no trouble however she is already having doubts due to the amount she is being paid for this delivery. That only increases when she finds out she isn’t alone and believes the only way to ensure her safety is by riding onto the racetrack where she is surrounded by others.
When Ashlyn comes crashing into Axle on the track she inspires feelings he has never felt before. All he wants to do is keep her safe and claim her as his own which means having her stay with him while they uncover the truth regardless of the danger it brings to club.
Axle is both possessive and protective while Ashlyn is feisty and independent and the chemistry between them is intense as they take us on a journey filled with action and romance.
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Releasing: September 30, 2025
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Photographer: Anna Krueger
A romance inspired by TS “Fortnight”
I was hers, but she was never mine.
Alice Yates is the hired “homemaker” for the Morrisons, an affluent couple in Minneapolis. For Alice, it’s a dream job to dress up like a 1950s housewife and read romance novels to Mr. Morrison before his afternoon nap.
But when the Morrisons’ only daughter returns home for the summer with her fiancé, Alice comes face- to-face with her shattered past—the only threat to her perfect life.
Eight years earlier, vacation rental owner Murphy Paddon had an impeccable vinyl record collection and did the most irresistible thing before kissing Alice, earning him a five-star rating. Their fortnight love affair was life-altering and ended tragically.
Murphy doesn’t know if Alice remembers him or whether he should tell his fiancée that the hired-help living in the guesthouse is the woman who irreparably broke his heart. He needs closure, but will the lingering glances and silent yearning lead to the end or just the beginning?
I finish adding creamer to his cup, and my eyes flick to where he’s pointing.
My prospect cut.
I swallow hard. “There you go.” I hand him his cup.
We’re almost toe to toe when he says, “Stella? Whose is that?”
Calli moves next to him and sits.
He couldn’t know anything about my plans, I’ve never told him, and he’s not close with anyone in the MC. So a look I’ve never seen before, mixed between confusion and annoyance, crosses his pretty face when I clear my throat and say: “It’s mine.”
His lips part and my eyes drop to them. Man, I wonder how soft they would be. His presence in this tiny room is doing things to me, and the faint waft of his cologne goes straight between my thighs. “Yours?” The words sound foreign, disbelieving.
“I, uh, I can explain.”
He piques an eyebrow, and I’ve never seen him this way, well not to me. Stern. His eyebrows knitted together. His posture rigid. “I’m listening.”
“Well, it’s always been a lifelong dream of mine to join the MC.” I let the words hang as he continues to stare at me. “And the opportunity arose—”
“A lifelong dream?” he butts in.
“Well, uh, I grew up in the MC, so it’s second nature.”
He moves a step closer. Instinctively, I take a step back. Then he tells Calli to stay but doesn’t take his eyes off me. “This is some kinda joke, right?” He has the audacity to look around as if he’s being punked.
I try not to wince at his words, but I find I’m often on a losing streak when it comes to keeping my emotions off my face. “No, it’s no joke.”
Another step. This time when I move back, my butt hits the sink, so I’ve nowhere left to go.
“How can you be a prospect when you’re a—” He stops.
I fold my arms over my chest as he looms over me. Goddamn, he’s so fucking hot, even if I’m pissed at what he’s about to say.
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I took a steadying breath and lined up my target. The wind kicked up just a little and I adjusted one click, checking the anemometer again. The target was perfectly in my sights. All I had to do was pull the trigger. But I hesitated. Another kill. Another life taken at the hands of Sally 4. Or was this 5? I was losing track rapidly. I had to abandon the last Sally at my previous location due to a hasty retreat, but this one…I loved this one so much. Sally was going to get me home. I could feel it in my bones. I just had to finish the job. And the many other jobs that would come my way. “What are you waiting for?” the voice crackled in my ear, reminding me I was under constant supervision. I chuckled under my breath. If I slid my rifle ninety degrees, I could take out the fucker on the other end of my comms without him ever knowing there was a bullet with his name on it. Leaving the military didn’t do shit to rid me of my training. I would always be a Hunter of Gunmen. With my eyes on the target and my rifle at the ready, I took one last breath, fingered the trigger, and gave a light squeeze. “Target down.”
“If you think this is your big moment to step into my big brother’s shoes and start bossing me around, don’t waste your breath, farm boy.” I keep my tone steady, even as everything inside me vibrates.
We buried my brother today, and I can’t let my brother’s best friend, Cal, the man who has treated me like I’m invisible, think he can chastise me for standing up to the small-town gossips.
A flush creeps up Cal’s neck. He takes a step closer. “I have no desire to be your brother, Mabel.”
His breath brushes my lips.
This is the closest we’ve been in years.
I hold my ground.
He’s taller by at least a good six inches, but I meet his gaze head-on. His eyes are steel blue-gray like the sky before a thunderclap. And this is a storm I’ve seen coming for years.
“You could never take my brother’s place. You’ve ignored me every day since I was thirteen years old.”
There. I said it.
It’s been eight years of silence.
Eight years of dancing around being invisible to him.
The words hang between us, raw and electric.
Heat surges through me, fueled by the fury of being overlooked, the ache of wanting more from this man, the unbearable thrill of speaking the truth.
And Cal?
His eyes don’t soften. No, they blaze, locked on mine, daring me to flinch, to yield, to be the one to break first.
One night, one kiss, and a spark hot enough to melt the ice.
Preston’s all in on his hockey career as a Stingray, and Chelsea’s just about to start a new adventure in Paris—until an unforgettable night at an Ugly Christmas Sweater party changes everything. A few drinks, some dirty jokes, and a kiss under the mistletoe leads to a night of toe-curling, name-forgetting, no-strings-attached fun.
They part ways in the morning, no regrets—just a sizzling memory they both assume will fade.
A year later, Chelsea’s in Baltimore, launching her dream bakery—and navigating life with a baby she never saw coming. The father? Mystery man from that one unforgettable night. What she really didn’t expect? Him walking through her door, very real, very sexy… and very much still capable of making her forget how to breathe.
Preston hasn’t been able to get her out of his head. Now that he knows the truth, he’s not going anywhere. The question is—can they turn one accidental night into a real shot at forever?
Forgetting playboy Wells Silver was supposed to be easy. If only he didn’t make it impossible. Secrets are made on the sandy shores and in the sweet small towns of Silver Island, where friendships run deep, passions run hot, and the sexy Silvers are considered island royalty. Love in Bloom novels are written to stand alone and may also be enjoyed as part of the larger series, so dive right in and devour this fun, steamy romance.
Being born into the Silver empire comes with certain expectations, but charming restaurant owner Wells Silver has always taken pleasure in breaking the rules—in his personal and his professional life.
Victoria Braden never expected to become a widow at thirty-two, much less still be trying to figure out how to move on five years later. She’d planned to drown her sorrows in alcohol on what would have been her anniversary, not flirt with trouble and lose herself in a night of passion with Silver Island royalty, playboy Wells Silver. Forgetting Wells was supposed to be easy. But apparently the pushy player didn’t get the memo.
He’s Spain’s hottest bachelor, a soccer sensation—and now, my fake boyfriend.
Hours after landing in Valencia, Spain, I’m newly single, tipsy, and stranded at a bar with three declined credit cards.
Enter Ale: swoon-worthy local with a smirk that should be illegal and dance moves that leave me breathless. He covers my tab, takes me to dinner, and somewhere between cocktails and a reckless kiss, I forget about the awful start to my trip.
By the following morning, we’re trending on social media.
Turns out, Ale isn’t just a charming stranger—he’s a European soccer star with a PR problem.
So, we strike a deal: a fake relationship to rehab his playboy image while I use his connections to expand my family’s business.
But lines blur fast when kisses stop feeling staged and late-night talks hit too deep. I’m falling for him—for real.
Can something built on a lie turn into the real thing?
When Marlowe decided to surprise her boyfriend in Spain the surprise was on her when she realizes that she has been the only one who was faithful while they were apart. She decides that a few drinks will help numb her pain but that brings complications of its own when she has no way to pay until Ale, a sexy stranger comes to her rescue.
Ale is a professional soccer player who appreciates the fact that she is drawn to him as man and not his occupation as she doesn’t know who he is. They spend a fun night together and plan to go their separate ways until the media interferes. Now they find themselves pretending to be a couple so that he can work towards being the captain of the team and she can secure a meeting with someone he knows to help her family business.
I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Marlowe and Ale develop despite the fact that she lives in the US and is devoted to her family while he lives in Spain. I also enjoyed seeing the camaraderie that Ale had with his teammates and that they were surrounded by friends and family when they needed guidance. Angelina Rocco brings out the strength and emotions of Marlowe while Marcio Catalano brings out the charming and caring sides of Ale.
A marriage of convenience is the only way to get her back…and to keep her safe.
The beautiful Morgan doesn’t need to know how dangerous the NYC waters have become. She doesn’t need to know that old family debts have come to be settled.
She doesn’t need to know the way I’ve longed for her. We can keep things cordial…at least until night falls.
The more time we spend together, the more I come to crave her. Another one of her laughs. A smile. And god, a kiss. I’ve become addicted to my own wife.
I lost her once. I won’t lose her again.
She hates me for the secrets I’ve kept. But beneath that hatred burns a passion neither of us can deny. In my arms, she remembers what we once had. In my bed, she forgets why she ever left.
As threats close in from all sides, I’ll risk everything to protect what’s mine. Because some bonds can never be broken, some hearts can never truly be separated, and some loves are simply… inevitable.
High Stakes is a super steamy marriage-of-convenience romance where past wounds collide with present dangers, forcing two stubborn hearts to face the truth: sometimes what you fight the hardest is exactly what you need the most.
💛Review💛 The story of Morgan and Lance continues as they try to grapple with the secrets that tore them apart. She is determined to move forward with her life without Lance however when she realizes it isn’t only her safety but her family’s as well she agrees to a marriage with strict rules.
Lance is devastated that Morgan wants nothing to do with him especially when he knows that the danger she and her family are in is because of him. He knows that the only way to keep her safe is for them to be together and will use the time that they must spend together to show her the only place she belongs is with him.
The suspense keeps you on edge, the surprises keep coming and the relationship between Lance and Morgan grows and leads up to a cliffhanger that leaves us needing more.
He’s her brooding, off-limits boss. She’s his brother’s newest flame…and the weakness he’s craved for years.
She never expected to come face-to-face with Lucas Lyons—the grumpy, gorgeous CEO of the entire Lyons empire and the older brother of her long-forgotten crush.
Once upon a time, Marie had been just the invisible girl in the back of the estate kitchen. Now? She’s confident, capable, and no longer easy to ignore.
Especially not by Lucas.
He sees her now. And it’s a problem.
***
Lucas Lyons—head of the Lyons family empire, perfectionist, older brother to the man who used to make Marie’s teenage heart flutter—sees his beautiful personal chef as a complication. A distraction he doesn’t need. A girl he has no business wanting.
Especially now that his younger brother is suddenly very interested in Marie himself.
Lucas knows she’s too young. Too bold. Too tempting.
But the closer they get, the more dangerous the line between forbidden and inevitable becomes.
For a man like Lucas, giving in means losing control. And falling for Marie Zola?
Might just ruin them both.
*Boss of the Year is a Sabrina-inspired boss-employee romance that does NOT include cheating, but does include a lot of angst. If you’re not up for drama, this isn’t your cup of tea.
Marie has always been reserved and never felt the confidence to go after Daniel, her employer’s youngest son, and tell him how she feels. When his family arranges for her to spend a year in Paris to enhance her cooking skills she returns home more assured in who she is and what she wants.
She is now ready to pursue the man she has always wanted especially since he finally sees her as a woman as well. It should be a dream come true excepting for the conflicting feelings she is developing for Lucas, his older brother, and she now finds herself torn between two very different men with a very difficult choice to make.
Marie is very close to her family, and they are always there to provide support and guidance whenever she falters. Being away has given her the independence to decide what she really wants both when it comes to the future and the man she wants by her side.
Meet Nicole French:
Nicole French is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance. She’s also a hopeless romantic, Springsteen fanatic, and total bookworm. When not writing, she is hanging out with her family, playing soccer with the rest of the thirty-plus crowd in Seattle, or going on dates with her husband. In her spare time, she likes to go running or practice the piano, but never seems to do either one of these things as much as she should.
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