Lights Out
New York Times bestselling series and Instant USA TODAY BestsellerThe viral TikTok stalker dark romance, burning with high heat, hilarious banter, and a love story like you've never seen before. Can you handle the ride? I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it. Trauma nurse Aly Cappellucci doesn't need any more kinks. She likes the one she's landed on just fine. To her, nothing could top the masked men she follows online. Unless one of those men was shirtless, heavily tattooed, and waiting for her in her bedroom. She dreams about being hunted by one in particular, of him chasing her down and doing deliciously dark things to her willing body. She never could have guessed that by sending one drunken text, those dreams would become her new reality. I want things most people don't, craving darkness and depravity instead of light and love. Josh Hammond has spent his life avoiding the limelight, but his online persona is another story. At night, he posts masked thirst traps for his millions of fans to drool over, but one follower has caught his eye: Aly. After reading a comment begging him to break into her house wearing a mask, he decides to take her up on her offer. Together, Aly and Josh live out their darkest fantasies, unaware that Aly has captured the attention of someone else. Someone with far more sinister intentions than a little light stalking. As Josh turns from predator to protector and the stakes heighten, he must ask himself how far he's willing to go for the woman he's obsessed with. Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally gray male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the TWs at the beginning of the book. TropesStalker romanceMorally grey MMCMasked stalkerHe falls firstBlack cat x golden retriever Kink friendly
King of Greed (Kings of Sin- 3)
He had her, he lost her...and he'll do anything to win her back.Powerful, brilliant, and ambitious, Dominic Davenport clawed his way up from nothing to become the King of Wall Street.He has everything--a beautiful home, a beautiful wife, and more money than he could spend in a lifetime. But no matter how much he accumulates, he's never satisfied.In his endless quest for more, he drives away the only person who saw him as enough.It isn't until she's gone that he realizes there may be more to life than riches and glory...but by then, it may be too late.***Kind, intelligent, and thoughtful, Alessandra Davenport has played the role of trophy wife for years.She stood by her husband while he built an empire, but now that they've reached the top, she realizes he's no longer the man she fell for.When it becomes clear that she'll always come second to his work, she finally takes charge of her life and puts herself first--even if it means leaving the only man she's ever loved.But what she didn't count on was his refusal to let her go...or for him to fight for their marriage, no matter what it takes.
The Forces of Bay House
The Forces of Bay House is a gripping tale of tragedy and triumph, rescue and redemption, lost identity and the hope of inheritance. Abby Wells, 27, is on the run with her five-year-old son. It's 1965, and her violent marriage must end. Her cousin, William, offers shelter at historic Bay House, his secluded island home in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, the "Land of Pleasant Living". But is it always pleasant . . . is William her protector or predator? Is Abby the estate's rightful inheritor, as her father always promised?History, mystery, complex characters and spiraling plot twists sprawl under the spell of sea, sky and secrets, while a surprising new love blooms despite the obstacles. Ancient prejudice taints generations of one family while past lives still haunt the present. Who is the gentle apparition that appears only to five-year-old Benjie? Is she real, or merely born of the mystique of Bay House and the myths that surround it? And what is the strange bond they share?Legend, lies and danger stand between Abby and her journey to discover the truth. Will she have the courage too find it? And what must she risk to prove it?A wonderful story of hope and determinationI loved reading this page-turner full of mystery, history, family and friendship. Set on Maryland's Eastern Shore, this book illustrates multiple dimensions of the human spirit and how connections to people and places drive our narratives. The authors seamlessly integrated descriptions of the area with intriguing characters and a riveting storyline. Once I started, I couldn't wait to see how everything unfolded!
A Spot of Summer
A famous actress, a divorc矇, and a popstar walk into a (sand)bar...All Mia Westwood was looking for on San Juan Island was a relaxing place to await the release of her latest film. Instead, she found friendship with a popstar, a perplexing mystery, and romantic feelings for a newly divorced island native who is not ready for a relationship. Seems like a story only Hollywood could've scripted, right? If only...Jacob Kowalski just wanted peace and quiet after his devastating divorce. But how was he supposed to get that when a beautiful, headstrong woman with big city connections kept inserting herself into a high profile investigation...and his every waking thought?It's not long before Mia and Jacob's attraction grows into something much more complicated-especially since Mia's only in town for a short time and Jacob's roots are firmly planted on the island. But when all is said and done, can they turn their summer romance into a happily ever after?A Spot of Summer, book 5 in the Spotted Cottage series, is a contemporary women's fiction novel with plenty of sweet romance, small-town charm, and a delightful cozy mystery. Get your copy now, and welcome to the island!
The Question of Us
The nightmare is over. Or so I keep telling myself. Bruised and battered, we'd narrowly escaped with our lives. I should be grateful. Grateful that my captors are in custody. Grateful that the chilling, roller-coaster of events actually brought Nick and me closer. Grateful that we've finally taken a step toward something more than friendship. And I am, grateful.But life isn't simple.Relationships need work.And peace of mind is elusive in the face of unbearable guilt.Because I'm the one who unravelled the puzzle. The one responsible for sending a young man back to a life he thought he'd escaped forever. Until I know he's safe; until I've done everything I can to fix what happened, there will be no pretending I've done my bit. No leaving it up to the authorities. I can't forget and move on. Not in my job. Not in my life. And certainly not in my fledgling romance with Nick Fisher who stormed into my heart with a truckload of his own issues.The fate of a young man isn't the only thing at stake. The quest for truth will push us to our limits. And the biggest question of all-do Nick and I have what it takes to survive the answers.Author's note: This story features discussion of the death of a spouse who is not a main character and references to domestic and sexual abuse. 'The Question of Us' is the second book in a romantic suspense series following the same couple. There are no relationship cliffhangers.
Chaos Theory
'Had me laughing one moment and clutching my heart the next... Smart, modern, and packed with both comedy and heart, Chaos Theory is a rom-com with brains and soul.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Sometimes the future arrives whether you're ready for it or not. A charmingly quirky, feel-good Irish comedy about accidentally finding yourself.Maeve McGettigan has just landed a job as Dublin's least prepared robot babysitter. One minute she's coasting through her boring marketing job; the next, she's responsible for Kobi: a well-meaning robot assistant with zero filter and a knack for publicly humiliating her. As chaos erupts around her, Maeve finds herself unexpectedly caught between two very different men: Shane - her on-again, off-again messy situationship - and Josh, Kobi's nerdy-in-a-hot-way creator who makes her question everything she thought she wanted for her life.But then Maeve and Kobi's story takes a truly shocking twist, and it's suddenly time for her to decide: what - and who - is she really fighting for?A wonderfully heartwarming read about finding your people and embracing the unexpected, even when it's a mischievous robot. After all, sometimes the most chaotic situations lead you to exactly where you belong.What readers are saying about Chaos Theory: 'I loved, loved, loved this book. What a fabulous and original read. Excellent from beginning to end!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a jaunt! This is a fabulous romp full of fun involving robots, technology, tourism, and love. Get on board and go for a ride. You won't regret it.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was delighted with this story. There were giggles, tears and mild peril but it left me with a smile and feeling hopeful... beautifully entwines threads of modern issues with the timeless quest for meaning and love.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sylvia Leatham does an amazing job in writing this book... The concept worked so well and I was invested in the feel of this world. The characters were so interesting.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Humorous, thought-provoking, interesting.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Funny, endearing and very on trend. A fun read which brightens up your day. Very light-hearted and perfect to read on the beach in one sitting.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Twisted Chambers
Consumed by shadows and darkness, Dimitri walks a path stained with vengeance and blood. His haunted past drives him to hunt down Prism organization, a ruthless, black-market organization, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. As he closes in on his target, his twisted obsessions lead him to the unsuspecting Serena, a spark in the darkness that ignites a dangerous game of possession.When Dimitri finds someone to be a threat, he has no problem ridding himself of them, even if it means killing them. Dimitri is put to the test when his "Little Siren" finds herself as Prism's next target.When things take a darker turn, Dimitri must decide whether to keep on with his plans or lose everything he has worked for.
Mess
"Mess is a wonderfully artful book: a funny, sharp-eyed, finely observed, and precise satire of Hollywood and all the things we collect and covet. It is also a generous and tender examination of how we make meaning out of our material--our everyday--lives, our mess. The connection between who we are and what we accumulate becomes a delicate and intimate story in Michael Chessler's witty debut."--Dana Spiotta, author of WaywardMarie Kondo meets The Real Housewives in this charming and perceptive story of a professional organizer to Hollywood's elite who learns to find love and acceptance amid the messiness of life.To the world, Jane Brown, a Los-Angeles based professional organizer, is a model of composure and reticence. But inside, she's fiercely judgmental and critical of herself and others. A lover of order and tidiness, she struggles to accept the world's exasperating messiness of both her own clients--a superficial sphere of influencers and rich creatives--and her live-in boyfriend, who is becoming as aggravating as he is comforting.When she arrives at the home of a new client, a has-been Hollywood actress--a woman opposite to her in every way--Jane finds herself unexpectedly moved. Realizing how desperately she wants to lower her defenses and open her heart, Jane decides to declutter the mess of her own mindset. Organizing her own feelings turns out to be the most daunting job she's ever tackled, but one that promises big rewards if she succeeds, including freedom--and even love.Set against the dazzlingly rich, beautiful, and shallow world of Hollywood money and mansions, Mess is an honest, heartfelt, and often hilarious response to the disorder of our lives today.
My Husband Wants to Keep Me Pristine
Like all females, Virsin's obligation is to marry the man her father chooses, bear children, raise said children well, and then die. She's resolved herself to marrying the war hero, probably scarred and despicable looking, that her father chose for her. She doesn't even meet the man until the wedding day.The wedding day he's late for.All her horrible ideals melt away at the beautifully gorgeous man with only one scar on his face stands beside her and says 'I do'. She begins detailed daydreams of their first time, hoping it would be sooner rather than later because the man is gorgeous and kind and has a voice that makes her toes curl and a smile that catches her breath and... and...That night, she's ready for him. He enters and she's so ready she nearly falls into his lap as he kisses her ankle as he says words. Words she hardly hears, until he's walking out the door and her brain catches up with what her new husband said.He wants to keep her pristine.The fuck?Virsin is determined to change his mind and willing to do anything to gain his love in physical form.Anything.Everything.No matter what nor how long she was going to have Regus' manhood inside her. Have that voice moan her name. Have his body all to herself... all of it...How many times will Virsin fail until she gains consummation of her otherwise perfect marriage?A romantic comedy of manners, much like Jane Austen, with a dash of fantasy and modern references.
The Suitcase Swap
They've got each other's bags. Will they find each other's hearts? Sophie isn't going to let a little thing like divorce stop her from flying to New York to see her family. Mike isn't going to let a little thing like losing his wife stop him from flying to New York for work. The one thing they both know for certain is that they're done with love: they're too old, too tired, too lonely for any of it. But life has other plans... And when the luggage carousel at JFK airport decides to give them each the wrong suitcase, they agree that a friendly dinner in the big apple won't do any harm. After all, love stories come when you least expect them - and if his briefcase and her sunshine yellow bag got mixed up, who's to say their hearts can't get mixed up too? So begins a love story of second chances and connection later in life, all set against the backdrop of New York City...
Play Maker
AxelThey call me the play maker. I make hockey wins happen. Until I'm confronted with Jace, my college rival for the coveted center spot. And, my BFF's ex. I know a secret about Jace and I'm not happy to be on the same team as him, never mind the same line. But as our competition on the ice heats up, things off the ice get complicated. No matter what, I'm not getting outplayed. Jace Axel Lund, the conceited jerk, thinks he's gonna waltz in and take the top spot on my hockey team? No way. The smug forward thinks the worst of me, but he doesn't know the truth. And every encounter with him cracks my icy control. But I'm not getting played by Axel. If anything, I'm going to play him.Play Maker is a bi awakening, rivals to lovers, college hockey MM romance. Get ready for cocky hockey boys, intense chemistry, and a heated play to HEA.
The Healing Manifesto
Ten years after a car accident shattered their trio and stole their closest friend, Juliana Ward and Eliseo De la Fuente are still living in the shadow of grief - just on opposite sides of it. She's buried beneath anxiety, depression, and the weight of survival. He's lost in a life of fame, trapped playing a role that feels more like a mask than a calling.When Eliseo returns home for a much-needed break, he never expects to find Juliana on the edge - literally. But what begins as a rescue becomes a divinely orchestrated reunion.Through quiet conversations, shared memories, and unexpected laughter, the two begin to face the pain they've carried alone for far too long. And as healing stirs in their hearts, so does the possibility of something more - something tender, redemptive, and just maybe... something like love.A story about second chances, sacred healing, and the kind of love only God can write.
Deals & Dream Spells
Regency romance meets cozy fantasy in this entertaining tale of rivals to lovers, a fake engagement, spit-your-tea-out banter, and endless magical shenanigans.When Mariselle Brightcrest and Evryn Rowanwood accidentally bind themselves to a decades-old enchanted contract laying out the restoration of the failed magical attraction known as Dreamland, they must transform from bitter enemies to reluctant allies, staging the Season's most shocking romance while secretly working together to resurrect the magical legacy that once tore their families apart.Let the banter-laced warfare, magically assisted sabotage, and dangerously simmering slowburn commence!
Carmilla: An Illuminated Edition
A new art book edition of the original vampire novel. The book that inspired Stoker's DRACULA and pioneered depictions of queer longing in contemporary fiction, now elaborately illustrated and presented as a breathtaking slipcase-housed coffee table book.The award-winning illustrator and graphic novelist Rosemary Valero O'Connell (LAURA DEAN KEEPS BREAKING UP WITH ME) brings a tender and menacing touch toa classic 19th century gothic horror novel suffused with unfulfilled romantic yearning between two young women. This sleek and hypnotic new edition features a captivating suite of full-page and spot illustrations, as well as an original introduction from the renowned author of dark fictions Poppy Z. Brite.A stunning new entry in Beehive Books award-winning Illuminated Editions series, this oversized volume is housed in a foiled, die-cut, sculpturally embossed slipcase, printed on uncoated acid-free paper, and published in a 9" x 12" trim format.
The Lake House
When her favourite Aunt is diagnosed with cancer Julie Brown puts her studies on hold, and returns to the quaint, historic town of Covington, Georgia to live at the Lake House.Julie always wanted to make something of her life. She's ambitious and high achieving. Yet at every step along the way, she's been knocked down. The latest blow leaves her reeling, so she opts to take a sabbatical from her PhD studies and instead focus on helping Aunt Rita beat cancer. At the hospital she runs into a man she hasn't seen since high school. He was a troubled kid and lived with them briefly when her mother tried to help him. She's always seen him as a brother. But they lost touch and now he's all grown up and has become a doctor. He's achieved the kind of success she's always dreamed of and she can't help feeling like a total failure when he's around. Especially when it becomes apparent that while he's handsome, kind and patient, she's rapidly transforming into a hot mess.Struggling to deal with her vengeful cousin at the Honeysuckle Cafe, Rita searches through memorabilia that had been locked away in the lake house by her mother, in the hopes it might connect the two of them. She discovers an old stack of letters written to her mother and father. What she reads, could threatens everything she thought she knew about the past and her already fragile relationship with her cousin.An inspirational and touching story of family, friendship and community, The Lake House is a small-town women's fiction read you won't soon forget.Read The Lake House if you enjoy sweet and wholesome fiction with: Small townRomanticSouthernFamily mysteryFriendshipsSecond ChanceForbidden love
Say You Love Me
An outwardly cold woman with hidden passions. An ex-cop forced to protect her. The heart finds a way.Selena Powell doesn't let many people get close to her. Running a billion-dollar art and antiquities import business taught her to be careful who she lets inside her defenses, and she goes to great lengths to protect herself. But when she hires a friend of her nephew, she finds herself drawn to him. For Selena, the feelings she has for Carter Sullivan is uncharted territory.Ex-cop Carter Sullivan isn't thrilled to take the job at Powell Trading, but his finances dictate he can't be picky. He doesn't know Ms. Powell, nor does he really care to. He knows enough of her reputation from the press to know she is one person to avoid. She's cold as ice, but the more he's around her, the more he wonders if there isn't more to her.When Selena's security is breached, and her personal bodyguard is almost killed, she has no choice but to rely on Carter Sullivan to keep her safe. Though their personalities mix as well as oil and water, both find themselves drawn to the other. And if they are to find true love, both will have to let their guards down and see one another for who they really are.Note from author: "This is the third book in The Heart's Way series, approximately 55,000 words. Selena and Carter's story came together almost in tandem with the second book. I fell in love with Jack from Book 2 Ask Me To, but when Selena popped on the scene toward the end, she intrigued me. I hope you find her story as enjoyable to read as I found writing it.All The Heart's Way books can be read separately, but like most series, it's more fun in order. All books in the series are available now. Please note this is an open-door romance. I hope you enjoy." - Lizzy Castle.
Tainted Love
Lila Fischer: I thought this was all I ever wanted. A beautiful house on the water, my own library, a loving husband. I had convinced myself that I was living a beautiful dream. That what was happening to me was normal, and I should be happy, not ungrateful.I was living a dream, right? That's what I kept telling myself.But this... is a nightmare.Anthony Russo: Her husband doesn't deserve to breathe the same air as her. In that house, she's barely living. Merely existing. I will make her mine. Only I can make her happy.
Jared
There's a longing...one he can't quell.Jared's bear is angry, but he has to be a strong leader for those who survived his clan's attack. His duty as the new leader is to protect his people, but it's lonely being chief. He knows he has to take a bride to rebuild, but his bear doesn't want anyone he meets. So instead he focuses on the clan's business front and he hires a private investigator to track down the missing funds.Adele Banks loved being a Mountie, but one shot ended her career. Determined to solve crime on her own terms she's hired by the mysterious Beare Enterprises to locate embezzled funds. What she wasn't prepared for was how much she's attracted to her new client Jared Stevens.Jared's bear wakes up the moment he meets Adele, but she's off limits. She's not a bear shifter and he must keep his world secret. Except his inner beast wants her.Only her.As Jared fights the urge to mark her as his mate, remnants of what ripped his clan apart haunts him and threatens Adele. To save her life he may have to betray his clan's secret and risk his heart...on a human.
A Very Friendly Fiasco
Sometimes the friend zone is breached...He's her office crush, and she's the colleague he can't stop thinking about. But with HR's no-fraternization policy breathing down their necks, Lizzie and Matt have to get creative if they want to explore what's brewing between them...Lizzie: I've been stuck in a corporate rut for years, but it's not all bad-there's Matt. Smart, funny, drop-dead gorgeous Matt, whose eyes make me forget how much I hate filling out toxic material regulation paperwork.It's not like anything can happen between us. ChemTech's relationship rules are stricter than a chemistry final, and honestly, I don't think I could survive the embarrassment of submitting a detailed dating log to HR.But then Matt invites me to dinner and a concert-as friends.Fake friends, to be exact.He claims it's the perfect loophole, and I know I should say no. Except...he's Matt. And who am I kidding? I want to go out with him more than I want a handful of my favorite chocolate-covered almonds.Caught between the thrill of potential romance and the fear of corporate consequences, I find myself at a crossroads. Matt's offer is tempting, leaving me questioning everything I know about risk and reward.Navigating dinners and concerts and movies as "fake friends" seems harmless enough, but with every glance and shared laugh, every conversation and tender moment, the heat between us turns into a bonfire and the fa癟ade of friendship crumbles.And now I have to decide: Is our connection worth risking my career?
Wishing Since Forever
If love can't heal a rift, maybe a little bit of magic can...Upon the death of her maternal grandmother, Flora MacDonald O'Brien inherits an idyllic, loch-side cottage in Scotland. After discovering the secret her father has kept from her for twenty-four years, Flora flees to her Highland hideaway, only to find her grandmother has left her more than a cottage - she also inherits her magical gifts! Dr Kenneth MacKenzie has finally landed his dream job and he's returning home to his family in Scotland. Being a man of science, he holds no sway with his family's belief in the powers of the woman known locally as "The Flora", considering her to be nothing more than a charlatan. Flora and Kenneth's first meeting does not go well but as the days and weeks pass, they find themselves drawn to each other, two lonely souls who begin to fall in love. That is until the day when a life-or-death situation leaves Flora with no choice but to fully embrace the "gifts" she has been given... Can love survive accepting that believing is not always about seeing?
Zomromcom
Teaming up with your neighbor during a zombie outbreak is a no-brainer, but if it turns out he's a vampire . . . the stakes couldn't be higher, in this infectious new paranormal romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Spoiler Alert. When Edie Brandstrup attempts to save her sweet, seemingly harmless human neighbor from the first major zombie breach in two decades, she's stunned to be saved by him--and his ridiculously large sword--instead. As it turns out, he's actually a super-old, super-surly vampire. But for all her neighbor's newly revealed cynicism and lethality, Gaston "Max" Boucher (yes, Gaston) is unexpectedly protective. He wants her to stay in his safety bunker until the breach is resolved. Edie can't risk more innocent people getting killed, though--and Max won't let her save them alone. As they unravel a sinister conspiracy to set zombies loose on the world (again), the duo meet a host of lovable allies and discover they're not the only ones willing to fight for the future of humanity. Despite the awful timing, Edie finds herself falling for the vampire who's helping her save the world . . . but all their dangerous plans could end their future before it even begins. As she and Max battle side by side, Edie must decide whether having a love worth living for also means having a love you'd die for--and, in a world that grows deadlier by the minute, whether that's a risk she's willing to take.
Danger and Dominance
Never get involved with a client.For years, that's the code I've lived by. Keeping my work and private life separate, never muddying the waters.Then again, I've never met a temptation like Cassidy Simone.Beautiful, broken Cassidy. Staring up at me with those wide, haunted eyes. From the first moment I see her, all I can think is... Mine.Every moment with her is agony, fighting the temptation to touch her, to taste her.To claim her.And when it becomes clear that the threat to Cassidy's safety is closer than we realized, I'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe.Even if it means breaking all of my own rules.
Toni and Addie Go Viral
Mistakes Were Made meets Delilah Green Doesn't Care in a charming lesbian romance from New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr Hot new author and her lead actress stun fans in a secret wedding--is it all a publicity stunt? Or something more... On a whim--and hoping to pay off the hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt her grifter father left behind--Victorian history professor Toni Darbyshire sells her lesbian detective novel in a massive deal. Suddenly thrust into the overwhelming new world of publishing, plus a television adaptation, Toni's life gets even more complicated when her one-night stand turned pen pal (and the namesake for her main character) shows up in person for casting of the show. Aspiring actress Addie's had a crush on the professor ever since she watched her lectures on the Victorian era to prep for a stage role. Now, getting cast in Toni's TV series could be her big break. But Addie's in over her head when promo pictures of their fake Victorian wedding go viral. She could lose more than just her heart ... and her historically accurate underthings.
A Rift in the House of Bruin
I never meant to end up in Hiraeth. But when your life is measured in weeks instead of years, you'll chase hope anywhere. Even into a realm on the brink of ruin.Within the shadowed halls of the House of Bruin, seven beast princes vowed to find my cure, their oath heavy with the weight of an untold destiny. But nothing is as it seems in Hiraeth. The King is dead. A treacherous steward has tightened his grip on the throne, turning the once-vibrant kingdom into a land of fear and fractured loyalties. Whispers of rebellion, betrayal, and a strange illness plague the countryside.Caught in the crosshairs of political treason and forbidden desire, I find myself at the heart of a budding revolution. The princes vow to protect me, but their secrets run as deep as the shadows in this land. And my heart betrays me every time I meet one of their lingering stares.As my connection to the princes deepens, so does the weight of my choices. But one thing is clear: an ancient prophecy binds my fate to the kingdom's survival. And to save one, I may have to sacrifice the other.Hiraeth isn't just a place-it's a test. A test of my will to survive, my courage to fight, and my heart to love. Every step forward pulls me deeper into the chaos, and the cure I came for feels farther and farther away.Only one truth remains: The greatest risks often lead to the most extraordinary triumphs.
