Romance

A novella for fans of Castle of Dusk and Shadows... Best enjoyed after reading both Castle of Dusk and Shadows and Fortress of Blood and Power to avoid spoilers. A shy spirit. A scheming queen. And one headstrong princess willing to risk anything for a happily ever after. Months after her wedding, Elle Blackford is convinced that she and her family have a chance at a happy future, secure in their new life within Ashwood. Even if the threat of war with the summer kingdom of Ravenheart hovers over the land, it feels a long way off in the heart of winter. But then a mysterious spirit begins to haunt her, one that has refused to move on to the glade of souls. One that won't interact with anyone but Elle. One that makes Elle begin to question the history surrounding the Ashwood family. Meanwhile, Queen Griselda sets into motion a plan that could destroy Grace's happiness. Furious, Elle fights to help her sister, only to find herself at odds with both the queen...and Prince Fitz himself. As Elle searches for answers, she begins unraveling secrets that might rip away everything she loves.

She’ll do anything to save her family—even marry a fae and face the dead. Years ago, Elle Blackford’s parents made a desperate deal with the fae kingdom of Ashwood. While her mother and sisters reconciled themselves to a future among dangerous immortals, Elle and her father studied forbidden magic, hoping to find a loophole. Until Elle’s father dies, forcing Elle’s sister to marry Prince Fitz, heir of Ashwood. But Elle has a plan to change their fate. For she knows that ghosts wander Ashwood Forest until the royal family sends them into the afterlife. Ghosts that can be returned to life. And she’s determined to save her father from his premature death. All she needs is powerful magic—magic Prince Fitz possesses. Taking her sister’s place, Elle marries Prince Fitz to steal his power. But in a world of bloodthirsty fae and vengeful ghosts, being a mortal comes with constant risks. As Elle navigates a kingdom of monsters and tragic secrets, she realizes she might not survive to save her family. And the key to her salvation might be her arrogant, cold husband—the one she’d planned to rob and abandon. If only she can trust him.

Sacrificed to the fae, her only hope is to run. But the cruel royals who seek her have never lost their prey. Florentia (Ren) Cantwell has always been an outsider. The townspeople fear her and her unusual silver hair, spreading rumors that she’s not entirely human. She’s never believed those crafted lies—until a stranger causes her to manifest dangerous winter magic. Determined to be rid of her, Ren’s brother casts her beyond their town’s borders, into the fae land of Silverfrost, leaving her as an offering to the cruel royal family. Ren knows that if the royals come to fetch her, she will face unspeakable horrors. Accepting the help of Garrick Darkgrove, a handsome wolf shifter and fellow loner, she flees the royal hunters in a desperate attempt to reach safety. But all goes wrong one heartbreaking night. The sibling king and queen take Ren to their austere fortress, where she is entangled in a series of deadly trials meant to test her magic and her bloodline. She is a spectacle. A tool. A captive. Forced to navigate a world of torture, manipulation, and demons, Ren knows she can trust no one. Not even Garrick, the man she now understands is forbidden to her. The one that, against her better judgment, she’s falling for. She’s prepared to pay for her freedom—but when the cost is her heart, the price may be more than she can bear.

Savannah Williams walked away from the squared circle—and from him—over two years ago. She went from being the top women’s wrestler and headlining the biggest shows at Elite Wrestling Entertainment to coaching high school cheerleaders in the blink of an eye. Now, she’s back and being forced to stand side by side with the man who broke her heart. After being the face of the company for over ten years, John Brooks is the first thing most people think of when they think of pro-wrestling. The second thing that comes to mind is usually Brooks Taylor and Savvy Skye, the ultimate power couple of the EWE. John has never forgotten the day Savannah walked out the door. He never thought he’d see her again—and he certainly never thought she’d return as his tag team partner to fight the company’s newest “it” couple thirsting for recognition. They say it’s just business—a friend helping out another friend, reigniting a fan-favorite duo meant to stir up nostalgia and put asses in seats—but everyone can see the tension between them is anything but pretend. You can’t fake that kind of chemistry. As they fight to reclaim their places at the top, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur, but are they ready for the truth to come out?

NINA VILLA NEEDS A BOYFRIEND - A FAKE BOYFRIEND. ENTER NICK DAVIS. Nina Villa told her mother she’s bringing her new boyfriend to Haven for family vacation. The problem? She doesn’t have a new boyfriend. But, what are you supposed to do when your mother invites your ex-boyfriend’s family to the summer house? Now everyone is eager to meet the man who has managed to capture the attention of the workaholic Nina. Her best friend says she should hire someone. They do it in the movies, right? It could be fun in a no strings attached kind of way. Nick Davis seems like the perfect fit, considering he doesn’t like Nina, so cutting ties at the end of the summer will be easy, right? Nina makes Nick an offer: pretend to be her boyfriend for the summer in exchange for more money than he’s ever seen in his life. It’s an offer he can’t refuse – the money could help pay off his brother’s tuition and maybe send his dad on a vacation for once. Little do either of them know, this simple favor is going to have big consequences. And neither is prepared for when feelings begin to grow and the truth about who he is finally comes to light. UNTIL NOW is a contemporary fake dating romance. It is the first in the Strangers series.

SHE JUST HAS TO MAKE IT TWO WEEKS, BUT HE ISN'T GOING TO MAKE IT EASY. Michaela Reed’s life is falling apart. Her husband wants a divorce, she is one mistake away from being fired, and she barely recognizes the woman in the mirror. The cherry on top? Her boss wants her to work with the Devil himself on a new project. (Okay, maybe not the Devil , but he’s close enough.) Finnley Sheffield has always been a bit of a wild card — the life of the party, you might say — and it’s finally starting to catch up to him. Finn needs help getting his life on track and the only person who can help him…can’t. Instead, she offers the one person who can handle the project — Michaela, who just so happens to be his best friend’s annoying little sister. Neither is happy with the idea, but they know working together is the only way to get what they want. Now that they’re forced to spend time together, the lines are starting to blur. Michaela realizes that maybe he isn’t as much of a passive-aggressive, narcissistic a-hole as she thought. Finn finds out that she isn’t the same clingy, annoying little kid she used to be. They’re both discovering that maybe they don’t hate each other as much as they thought… Or maybe it’s all just part of a game. STRICTLY BUSINESS is a contemporary, enemies-to-lovers romance. It is the second book in the Strangers series.

Can you lose something that was never really yours in the first place? When one wrong choice lands him in hot water, Josh Davis has no choice but to make a deal with the Devil. By signing the dotted line, he’ll never have to worry about being implicated in what happened that night. Elizabeth Cain lost her parents two months before her sixteenth birthday. Per their will, to gain her full inheritance and attend the school of her dreams, she must first be married. When her adoptive mother approaches her with a solution to all of their problems, it’s an offer Elizabeth can’t refuse, even if she wants to. By agreeing to the arranged marriage, Josh and Elizabeth are thrust into a life much different than the ones they imagined. Over the course of the next decade, they play their parts, make their required public appearances, and successfully fool everyone into thinking they’re madly in love… But not even the perfect ruse can put time on their side. With the terms of their contract coming to an end, Josh and Elizabeth are faced with deciding whether they were meant to stay together or end things once and for all. Elizabeth wants out, but Josh isn’t sure he’s ready to let go. When she invokes the Last Hoorah Clause of their contract, Josh has no choice but to join her on a weekend trip with her friends in Palm Valley—and maybe find a way to keep the woman he never expected to want in the first place. TERMS + CONDITIONS is a contemporary second-chance romance. It is the third book in the Strangers series, a series of interconnected standalones.

HIM Would you fight for a life you don’t remember? It’s been one year since he woke up in the hospital; in a town he doesn’t know, with no name, no memory, and no idea how he got there. His memory hasn’t returned, except for the small glimpses of her . He doesn’t know her name or how she fits into his life, but she is the one thing he has to hold onto. He is the biggest thing to happen in Bezer, Colorado, in over a decade, and the town has no problem stopping and staring when they see him. The problem? Bezer is a town stuck in the past with very little access to the outside world, and they like it that way. With no money and no idea where to begin searching, he feels he has no option but to try and settle into a town he knows he doesn’t belong. HER Would you fight for a love that no longer exists, or risk moving on to a love you never expected? One year. That’s how long it’s been since she saw her husband. One year since she heard his voice or told him she loved him. One year since he left without a proper goodbye... Only to go missing three days later. All evidence points to his death, but there are too many unanswered questions. With no answers about what happened that fateful day, she’s been forced to live with the unknown, but hasn’t given up hope that she’ll find out the truth sooner or later. When an unexpected force enters her world, it offers her a new chance at what she thought she lost forever. Now, she has to make a difficult decision: hold on to the memories of the past or open her heart and risk it all. Begin Again is an amnesia, forgotten love, second chance romance. It is the fourth book of the Strangers series.

A Christmas wedding. A fake relationship. And a secret that could change everything. Tate Kerrigan always knew she would one day attend her best friend’s wedding on Christmas Day, but she never imagined her ex-boyfriend would be standing on the other side of the aisle. She’s happy for Farrah, really, but that doesn’t make this any less awkward. Braxton Powell planned to be as far away from Snowhaven Springs as possible on the day his ex-girlfriend married his ex-best friend, but when the groom calls him asking for a suspicious favor, Braxton knows only one person can help. Before he knows it, the bride has caught him sneaking around with Tate, and Braxton’s plans for the holidays get thrown out the window. Now, everyone thinks Tate and Braxton are dating, and to tell them any different would make things far more uncomfortable (for everyone). And while she knows it’s only pretend, Tate can’t deny the pull she feels between them. It’s as undeniable as it was the day they met, but this time, nothing is keeping her from doing something about it… Winter's Kiss is a Christmas novella in the Elite Wrestling Entertainment series.

A new dawn for humanity and a chance for Netty Scott to prove she could be a space captain that would go down in history. What was supposed to be a terraforming mission changes when their pods open early, still in the Void. Scrambling to find answers the crew inadvertently lets horrors unknown on board the ship. When mysterious allies show up Netty has no choice but to trust them, even if she knows they're hiding something big. With dangers lurking behind every corner the crew must fight their way to safety. Will the darkness overcome Netty or will she find the strength to see the stars once more.

The only case they haven't cracked is how to be together. Not on Officer Maggie Kyle’s Christmas bingo card: A homemade bomb in a bus station locker. A child, the prime suspect in the bombing. Her partner of ten years abandoning her to solve the case on her own. Max St. James might be the worst cop in the world—or at least in Toronto: He fell in love with his partner. He’s the reason she never became a detective. He doesn’t much care who planted the bomb. The IED’s blast ignites years of tension, sending Maggie and Max careening in opposite directions—but opposites still attract. Can they find a way to come together to solve the case before another bomb goes off? And will it mean another ten years sacrificing the future they want for the partnership they already have?

Moving to Chicago should have felt like a dream come true, but for Roxanna Lovegood, it’s a last-ditch effort to run away from a nightmarish past. When mysterious creatures break into her new apartment, curiosity leads her to a puzzling artifact buried under the floorboards. It takes her from the shores of Lake Michigan to the forest of a distant realm where she’s surrounded—and threatened—by people and creatures she’s only heard of in fairytales. Devon is a mischievous fae determined to figure out how Roxi wound up there to begin with. He’s even more determined to send her back home. There are secrets to keep and his own set of wounds unwilling to heal, and the last thing he wants or needs is this outsider questioning—and challenging—everything he thought he knew. There’s just one teensy-weensy problem. Despite the shadows lurking in every corner... ...despite the growing threat of demons prowling the land... ...and despite the cutthroat High Court’s manipulation... ...the longer Roxi stays in the realm of the fae… ...the less either of them wants her to leave.

The stars are not what they seem. So look away; they'll whisper you your fate. Iyana's only ambition in life is to become a healer like her grandmother, but that all changes when her village is attacked by a neighboring kingdom. She desperately calls upon the heavens for salvation and the stars respond, yet not as she had ever imagined. She is sent Altair, a hypnotically handsome star in human form. Iyana is more shocked to discover that she is an Aztia, a magic bearer born once in every generation, and that a captured enemy soldier named Emmeric is unwittingly caught up in her destiny. Although he is fated to work with Iyana, Emmeric is reluctant to assist a woman from the village he was recently trying to destroy, no matter how spellbinding her beauty is. He trusts his rival Altair even less, as the star and Iyana are caught in each other's orbit. When the emperor's own son, Zane, joins their quest to stop his father's tyrannical invasion, the companions begin unveiling long-buried secrets that echo through time. Secrets that could change the course of human history and reveal the hidden origin of the Aztia themselves. A captured foe. A fallen star. A forsaken prince. Betrayal is inevitable. But who will perpetrate it?

It was a marriage of convenience for everyone except the bride and groom. He never wanted to be a laird. She never wanted to marry one. Wee Ellen Mackintosh, sickly and quieter than a church mouse, holds a secret that even time hasn’t healed. Unable to use her voice since childhood, she’s not up to being lady of the castle, but her father wants a MacKenzie son-in-law. So when the giant Silas MacKenzie returns to the Highlands, both their fathers’ schemes take off like runaway stallions. Too tall and broad for anyone’s good, but especially his own, Silas breaks everything he touches. To appease his dying father and an increasingly rebellious clan, Si reluctantly agrees to the marriage, vowing to keep it in his kilt—no less so when he sees the tiny, perfect creature they expect him to wed. Unwanted but undeniable, the spark between them burns hotter by the day, even as they try to push each other away. But can Silas fight the monsters within his clan—or at war within himself—without her? Or will Ellen finally find her voice, only to disappear forever?

In 1725, a secret convent has been established on the Aberdeenshire coast. Jory Mackintosh is more excited by healing herbs than husbands or holy prayers. She craves freedom—and a chance to sneak into medical school. Instead, on the eve of her escape, she becomes an unwilling pawn in her family’s schemes with a rival clan. Finlay Shaw, the disgraced younger brother of the laird, has spent ten long years atoning for his past failures, but nothing can wash away the stain of fratricide. When the clans order him to escort Jory to her new life as a nun, thus securing an alliance with the freshly formed Black Watch, it’s his last chance for redemption. Too bad for Finn, Jory has no intention of following orders. Trapped on the road together, often with only one bed between them, the two butt heads and match wits, forced to acknowledge the dark shadows that have haunted them both for years. Can they learn to trust each other, and themselves, to fly in the face of their families’ wishes, or will they choose the solitary futures they always believed they deserve in this unorthodox runaway bride story?

Grace needs a bit of peace and quiet. Bryan just needs a little grace. Grace Rios has four short weeks to turn in a delinquent manuscript before her editor revokes the advance Grace already spent. She also has a bad case of imposter syndrome and exactly zero words written when she wins an all-expenses paid trip to the Isle of Barra in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. What could be better than a peaceful island paradise for clearing her head and finally writing the book? There's just one hitch... Bryan MacNeil is a man with a plan. After inheriting his grandfather's island cottage, he returns home to renovate the old house into an off-grid eco home, hoping to convince a like-minded investor to fund his dream of opening a carbon neutral whisky distillery. He has a short deadline for the job, but with long hours and a lot of elbow grease he's determined to make it work. The only problem? It's the annual summer music festival, and Bryan's sister already rented out his cottage to Grace as a B&B for her writing retreat. With every other hotel on the island booked for the festival, can the two find common ground to finish their projects? Or will they both lose out on their big dreams?

Once upon a time, Maggie Mackintosh Budge yearned for handsome rogues and breathtaking adventure. Now widowed after a disastrous marriage and desperate to escape her still-matchmaking father, she stows away on the nearest vessel because sometimes the only solution is running away to sea. Bastian MacLeod never chose a life of piracy, but after coming of age under the brutal regime of Auldfarrand’s Revenge, his world has been limited to placating the volatile captain and staying one step ahead of the navy, that is until he discovers Maggie in the cargo hold. The first rule of piracy is: wenches are unlucky and will be cast overboard. With Bastian’s help, Maggie disguises herself and joins the crew, but sparks between them ignite like St. Elmo’s Fire. Can they keep her secret—and keep their hands off each other—long enough to outwit the navy and hunt down the captain’s lost treasure? Or will bad luck send them both to the hangman’s noose?

A headstrong princess must marry a mysterious prince and the situation looks bleak, but a deposed magician’s vengeful plans might just be the catalyst they need for a chance at love. In Lorea, Kiira’s life is perfect. She’s surrounded by a loving family, thrives as the archery commander for the military, and has a man who loves her. Any ideas of continued happiness depart with the announcement of an arranged marriage. No matter what anyone says, she’s convinced the stoic, matter-of-fact prince will never make her happy. Years of traveling taught Terren, the crown prince of Klynotia, the value of being slow to speak and quick to listen. His favorite company to keep is that of his best friend—an enormous Shade Bear who is fiercely protective of him as her bond partner. He’s returned to his kingdom for one reason, so when commanded to marry, he’s convinced having a wife will only disrupt his meticulously laid plans. In the mountains of the Aria Bells, Zerrec, a once respected advisor in the kingdom of Lorea, pines for his love. He’s content tending to his alpine garden, but learning of Kiira’s marriage revives latent desires, and fueled by jealousy, he vows to do whatever it takes to rescue the princess. Set in an original world, Magic’s Daughter is the first record in the Broken Realms Chronicle. This adult fantasy is loaded with adventure, rescue, enemies-to-lovers, magic, fantastical creatures, and enough intrigue to keep you turning the page. ***DISCLAIMERS/TRIGGERS*** It is fade-to-black, has no modern day swear words, and the intimacy level on page is limited to passionate kisses. Potential triggers may be obsessive stalking, parent death, and imprisonment.

Not a meet-cute. A matchstrike. Lucifer Morningstar thought he was hunting a prophecy: find the woman, plant the seed, jumpstart the apocalypse, and earn his way out of exile. Banished in mortal skin, he hides as the shadow-owner of The Revel, Las Vegas’s most decadent sin palace… until her. Evie Grace is pink hair, combat boots, and eyeliner sharp enough to cut a lie in half. She came to Vegas to forget. The last thing she needs is the man in the black suit who watches her like he’s trying to remember. He shouldn’t touch her. She shouldn’t want him. But their attraction ignites, reckless and consuming, and every kiss feels like a song Lucifer has sung a thousand times… and can’t remember now. Angels are circling. Hell is whispering. Lilith is counting the minutes. And memories are surfacing, humming with a truth sharp enough to split the universe. What if everything was a lie? What if Lucifer wasn’t cast out for ambition or vanity… but for loving her? He’ll burn Heaven to the ground before he lets it take her again. The First Sin is a sin-drenched, myth-laced romantasy of forbidden heat and celestial war, where the greatest blasphemy isn’t pride. It’s love.

When a love is written in the stars, and you let it slip away, sometimes fate offers you a second chance. Years after ghosting a blind date that sparked an unforgettable connection, Claire Montague finds herself at a crossroads—newly divorced and searching for direction. When an unusual box filled with romance novels lands on her doorstep, she discovers a hidden riddle promising to lead her to true love. Initially skeptical, the pragmatic Claire can't help but be intrigued by the handwritten notes in the margins—notes that seem to shift and change before her eyes. And then, inexplicably, one of the novels disappears. Eight years ago, Edison Wright let Claire mistakenly believe he was her blind date, igniting a brief yet powerful spark he’s never forgotten. Still haunted by memories of her, Edison’s world turns upside down when Claire’s missing book appears in his hands—complete with mysterious notes referencing her and even her photograph. It feels like fate itself is nudging them back together. As Claire and Edison reconnect, passion reignites. But the magic guiding them back to one another can't shield them from the secrets they've kept hidden. Will confronting the ghosts of their past allow them to rewrite their story, or are they doomed to repeat history, forever trapped by the question of what might have been? TROUBLE OF THE MOST WONDERFUL KIND is a spicy and heartwarming romance that proves second chances are worth every risk, especially when fate won’t take no for an answer.

They shared a beach house. A childhood. A love that could’ve lasted forever—until a lie tore them apart. Every summer since they were five, their families met on the Texas coast, returning to the same weathered beach house. Mallie Wright and Jace Smith built a world of their own on the shore—just the two of them, chasing waves and whispered promises. By 13, they shared their first kiss. By 14, they swore it was forever. By 15, they believed nothing could break them. But forever came undone. Thirteen years later, Mallie Wright is back in Texas, heartbroken and hiding out at her brother’s house while he plans his wedding. She came to disappear. Instead, the music finds her. And when the lights flare, she sees him. Jace Smith . Her first love. Her first everything. Now the lead singer of a rising band, still looking at her like she hung the stars. For Jace, seeing Mallie feels like no time has passed at all—like their summers never ended. But for Mallie, the past isn’t that simple. Because Jace doesn’t know the truth about what really happened. And if she tells him now… She might lose him all over again.

The Violet Raven is a slow-burn, he-falls-first, high-stakes historical fantasy romance rooted in ancient Irish mythology—perfect for fans of The Road of Bones, A Fate Inked in Blood, and Outlander. Readers will be swept away by this lush blend of historical romance and Celtic fantasy, where cultural heritage collides with otherworldly forces. With its mature romance, intimate storytelling, and rich tapestry of history and myth, this book promises an unforgettable journey into a world of magic, destiny, and love.

Illusion of Safety is a fast-paced, slow-burn romantic suspense novel where an FBI agent races to stop a serial killer from recapturing the woman he's vowed to keep safe. "I'm deathly afraid he's taken pieces of me I'll never get back." Clara Santos was never meant to survive. She was supposed to be The Chameleon's eighth victim. Trapped in captivity where time stood still, she endured the unthinkable-only to wake in an even darker nightmare: buried alive in a coffin six feet underground. She clawed her way back to life, but her tormentor isn't finished. Now that he knows she's alive, he refuses to let her go-and survival is only the beginning. FBI Special Agent Maverick Rhodes has been chasing a ghost-one who has left seven bodies in its wake. When he pulls Clara from the brink of death, the case becomes personal. The Chameleon isn't done with her, and he'll do whatever it takes to finish what he started. As Maverick hunts a predator whose true face has never been seen, the lines between the protector and the protected begin to blur. With time running out and a killer closing in, Clara must confront her trauma while Maverick fights to stop the man who won't let her escape twice. *Illusion of Safety contains dark and mature themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. For all content warnings, check the author's website.*

In the frozen kingdom of Tachá, the Huntress Queen dreams of murder. Every night, Valérikka sees herself strike down her beloved husband, King Ragnar, and every morning she wakes in terror. When a seer reveals the vision is no dream but prophecy, Val faces a choice that could destroy her world: stay and become the weapon of fate, or flee and defy it.

When the world collapses under the weight of a fast-spreading sickness, survival becomes a brutal daily calculation and trust is the most dangerous gamble of all. Society fractures almost overnight. Cities fall silent. Families disappear. Those left behind learn quickly that the infection isn’t the only thing to fear. In a world ruled by scarcity, desperation turns ordinary people into monsters, and love becomes both a weakness and a lifeline. Addy has survived alone for days inside the walls of her apartment, watching civilization unravel through cracked windows. Food is dwindling. Silence is suffocating. And with every passing day, the infected move closer. Then she hears him. Sawyer isn’t the savior Addy imagined. He’s wary, hardened, and determined to trust no one. But survival is colder alone. Together, they navigate a ravaged Midwest where danger comes from the living just as often as the dead. As scarcity sharpens every choice and strangers become threats in the dark, Addy and Sawyer discover something unexpected in the ruins—a connection strong enough to challenge the despair closing in around them. But in a world built on fear, nothing stays safe for long. And love might be the one thing they can’t outrun.