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Electric Idol by Katee Robert

5 days ago
7 min

Electric Idol by Katee Robert

Electric Idol by Katee Robert Published by Sourcebooks Casablanca Book 2 in the Dark Olympus series He was the most beautiful man alive. And if I wasn't careful, he was going to be my death. In the ultra-modern city of Olympus, there's always a price to pay. Psyche knew she'd have to face Aphrodite's ire eventually, but she never expected her literal heart to be at stake... or for Aphrodite's gorgeous son to be the one ordered to strike the killing blow. Eros has no problem s

Restless Slumber by K.J. Sutton

Sep 23
4 min

Restless Slumber by K.J. Sutton

Restless Slumber by K.J. Sutton Published by Once Upon a Time Books Book 2 in the Fortuna Sworn series "Before I met you, I thought Nightmares were creatures of pain and darkness. Why, then, are you constantly seeking freedom and light?" Fortuna's entire life has changed. She has no idea how to balance her new responsibilities and who she used to be. There are hundreds of faeries in her head, her brother seems to have lost touch with reality, and a werewolf won’t leave her si

Fortuna Sworn by K.J. Sutton

Sep 20
4 min

Fortuna Sworn by K.J. Sutton

Fortuna Sworn by K.J. Sutton Published by Once Upon a Books Book 1 in the Fortuna Sworn series We were meant to be seductive. We were designed to lure humans in. Fortuna Sworn is the last of her kind. Her brother disappeared two years ago, leaving her with no family or species to speak of. She hides among humans, spending her days working at a bar and her nights searching for him. The bleak pattern goes on and on... until she catches the eye of a powerful faerie. He makes no

River of Shadows by Karina Halle

Aug 21
9 min

River of Shadows by Karina Halle

River of Shadows by Karina Halle Self-Published Book 1 in the Underworld Gods series When 24-year old Hanna Heikkinen's estranged father dies, she reluctantly makes the trip to Northern Finland for his funeral. Being in the enchanting land of ice and snow feels miles away from Hanna's busy life back in Los Angeles, especially under the complicated circumstances. But when Hanna discovers that her father's body is missing, that's when things really get weird. A mysterious man,

Dirty Groom by Mira Lyn Kelly

Aug 6
2 min

Dirty Groom by Mira Lyn Kelly

Dirty Groom by Mira Lyn Kelly Self-Published Book 6 in the Slayers Hockey Series It seems like a solid plan… • Get hitched, Vegas style. • Lose each other’s numbers, permanently. • Avoid pitfalls of real marriage forever. …Until I sober up, and my wife is already gone. It’s what we agreed to. But I don’t like it. A year later, I find her. I have another solid plan to undo our mistake. Only now, I’m not so sure the cocktail napkin with our prenup can protect me from the one th

The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst

Jul 16
7 min

The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst

The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst Published by Gallery Books Book 1 in the Marriage to a Billionaire Series A marriage in name only… To save her family home, impulsive bookstore owner, Alexa Maria McKenzie, casts a love spell. But she never planned on conjuring up her best friend’s older brother—the powerful man who once shattered her heart. Billionaire Nicholas Ryan doesn’t believe in marriage, but in order to inherit his father’s corporation, he needs a wife and needs

Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco

Jul 4
11 min

Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco

Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco Published by Jimmy Patterson Books Book 2 in the Kingdom of the Wicked series After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles with the enigmatic Prince of Wrath, where she’s introduced to a seductive world of vice. She vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her beloved sister, Vittoria... even if that means accepting the hand of the Prince of Pride, the king of demons. The first rule in the co

Dirty Like Zane by Jaine Diamond

Jun 16
11 min

Dirty Like Zane by Jaine Diamond

Dirty Like Zane by Jaine Diamond Self-Published Book 6 in the Dirty Series Zane and Maggie have a secret; one that could cost them everything. A crazy night in Vegas almost two years ago, and Zane Traynor and Maggie Omura are still dealing with the hangover. Because now they’re husband and wife. Sort of… It’s complicated. She refuses to let him in. He refuses to let her go. And neither of them is willing to walk away. Both of them keep holding onto this screwed-up thing so st

Dirty Like Us by Jaine Diamond

May 26
5 min

Dirty Like Us by Jaine Diamond

Dirty Like Us by Jaine Diamond Self-Published Book 0.5 in the Dirty Series What happens in Vegas… better stay in Vegas. Maggie Omura has never been a gambling woman. As assistant manager of Dirty, the hottest rock band on the planet, she brings order to the lives of four crazy-ass rock stars. But when the band lands in Vegas, a streak of bad luck lands Maggie in a bind—and in the penthouse suite, with the last man she’d ever want for a roommate. Zane Traynor, lead singer of D

Radiance by Grace Draven

May 17
11 min

Radiance by Grace Draven

Radiance by Grace Draven Self-Published Book 1 in the Wraith King Series The Prince of no value Brishen Khaskem, prince of the Kai, has lived content as the nonessential spare heir to a throne secured many times over. A trade and political alliance between the human kingdom of Gaur and the Kai kingdom of Bast-Haradis requires that he marry a Gauri woman to seal the treaty. Always a dutiful son, Brishen agrees to the marriage and discovers his bride is as ugly as he expected a

King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St Clair

May 11
8 min

King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St Clair

King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair Published by Bloom Book 1 in the Adrian x Isolde series Their Union Is His Revenge. Isolde de Lara considers her wedding day her death day. To end a years-long war, she is to marry vampire king, Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, and kill him. But her assassination attempt is thwarted and Adrian threatens that if Isolde tries to kill him again, he will raise her as the undead. Faced with the possibility of becoming the thing she hates mo

Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly

Mar 13
4 min

Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly

Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly Self-Published Standalone - but connected to Cora Reilly's Mafia Chronicles The first time Cassio met his fiancée, she called him ‘Sir’. After losing his wife, Cassio is left to take care of two small children while trying to establish his rule over Philadelphia. Now he needs a mother for his children, and someone who can warm his bed at night. But in a traditional world as his, choosing your wife is duty not pleasure. Rules have to be followed

All The Wrong Reasons by Jerilee Kaye

Mar 1
6 min

All The Wrong Reasons by Jerilee Kaye

All The Wrong Reasons by Jerilee Kaye Self-Published Book 1 in the Destiny's Games Duology Adrienne prides herself for being smart, prim and proper. She doesn’t go against the rules of society and refuse to even take a shot of Tequila. In other words: Conservative. Boring. Instead of having fun and letting her spirit run free, she spent almost all her life trying to gain her mother’s approval, measuring up to her sister’s greatness, and proving herself worthy of her boyfriend

Twisted Hearts by Cora Reilly

Feb 15
5 min

Twisted Hearts by Cora Reilly

Twisted Hearts by Cora Reilly Self-Published Book 5 in the Camorra Chronicles Savio Falcone has a few non-negotiable rules when it comes to girls. They need to be hot as f*ck. Spread their legs without much prompting. And leave as soon as the fun is over. Preferably minus any bitching or tears. With his easy-going bad boy attitude, a last name that rules over Las Vegas and a body to die for, girls have always been at Savio’s disposal. Unfortunately, the hottest girl in Vegas

Twisted Bonds by Cora Reilly

Feb 7
5 min

Twisted Bonds by Cora Reilly

Twisted Bonds by Cora Reilly Self-Published Book 4 in The Camorra Chronicles Can you ever truly leave the past behind in a house full of haunted souls? Kiara always wanted a loving family she could take care of. She never thought she’d find it with the Falcones. Nino and Kiara both lost part of themselves in their traumatic childhood. Together they’re trying to recover the missing pieces, but they aren’t the only broken souls in the Falcone mansion; Kiara fears that not all o

Twisted Emotions by Cora Reilly

Feb 1
8 min

Twisted Emotions by Cora Reilly

Twisted Emotions by Cora Reilly Self-Published Book 2 in the Camorra Chronicles Nino Falcone is genius and monster. As the right hand man and brother of the Capo of the Camorra, his lack of feelings is a blessing, not a curse – until his brother asks him to marry for the sake of the Camorra. Kiara Vitiello, cousin of the Capo of the New York Famiglia, is chosen to marry Nino Falcone to prevent war with the Camorra, but what she hears about Las Vegas makes her veins pulse with

Luca Vitiello by Cora Reilly

Jan 23
3 min

Luca Vitiello by Cora Reilly

Luca Vitiello by Cora Reilly Self Published Book 1.5 in the Born in Blood Mafia Series I was born a monster. Cruelty ran in my veins like poison. It ran in the veins of every Vitiello man, passed on from father to son, an endless spiral of monstrosity. A born monster shaped into an even worse monster by my father’s blade and fists and harsh words. I was raised to become Capo, to rule without mercy, to dish out brutality without a second thought. Raised to break others. When A

Bound by Hatred by Cora Reilly

Jan 5
6 min

Bound by Hatred by Cora Reilly

Bound by Hatred by Cora Reilly Self-Published Book 3 in the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles When Gianna watches her older sister being forced into an arranged marriage, she promises herself to escape a similar fate. The moment Matteo – The Blade – Vitiello sees Gianna on his brother’s wedding, he wants to possess her. Her father agrees to the bond, but Gianna has no intention of marrying for any other reason than love. A few months before the wedding, Gianna runs away and beg

Bound by Duty by Cora Reilly

Jan 2
4 min

Bound by Duty by Cora Reilly

Bound by Duty by Cora Reilly Self-Published Book 2 in the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles Dante Cavallaro’s wife died four years ago but her memory still haunts him. On the verge of becoming the youngest head in the history of the Chicago Outfit, Dante needs to remarry or risk appearing weak. Valentina is chosen for the role. She, too, lost her husband, but her first marriage has always been for show. Even after her husband’s death, Valentina carries the weight of his secrets

My Fake Christmas Fiancé by Julie Kriss

Dec 19, 2021
3 min

My Fake Christmas Fiancé by Julie Kriss

My Fake Christmas Fiance by Julie Kriss Self-Published Book 1 in the Kane Christmas series Dear Wesley Kane, We are not getting married. I know we had to get engaged as part of our companies’ merger plans, but a fake engagement is all I’ll agree to. For business purposes. We are never, ever getting married. We have nothing in common. I’m the nerdy do-gooder girl with glasses and you’re the playboy with a new woman on his arm every week. I’m not your type, and you’re not mine.

Tropes

Sibling's BFF/BFF's Sibling

Fake relationship

Enemies to Lovers

Workplace Romance

Friends to Lovers

Neighbors/Roommates

Opposites Attract

Marr. of Convenience/arranged

Mates/Fated Love

Secret/Mistaken Identity

Celebrity Hero(ine)

Seduction coach

One Night Stand/Fling

Working Together

Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy

Friend/Sibling's EX

Friends with benefits

Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual

Fairytale/Myth Retellings

Boy squad/Girl squad

Unrequited Love

Runaway Bride/Groom

Grump & Sunshine

Touch Her and Die

Taboo: Step Siblings

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