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April 23-25, 2026
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A place for fans and authors of sweet hockey romance and rom-com stories to share all things hockey and books. Join us this summer for weekly author takeovers and fun giveaways!
Oh my gosh!
I love this group!
I wasn't big on sports romances, and hadn't read many about hockey. I wasn't sure I'd like hockey romance.
Let me tell you, Kerry Evelyn's books changed my mind. Because of her, I've found many more great hockey romance authors! Hurry over to Sweet Hockey Romance Fans and meet them!
We're giving 2 Amazing Authors a Spotlight today!
Shalene Marie
Shalene Marie was born in Wisconsin, in the heart of the Fox Valley. She enjoys living in the Dairy State with a sassy feline named Garfield. Family and friends are important to her, and she appreciates the support they offer without question. In her free time, she is likely to pick up a good book or watch a movie. Her favorite genre’s include romance, mystery, horror, and comedy. She has been writing for many years but finally made the transition to self-publishing in 2023 with her first book, ‘Scandal’. She writes historical romance that also includes mystery and twists. And now she’s dabbling in the PNR genre…She has a couple of PNR books available for preorder now!
Shalene is an amazing author and friend. She goes out of her way to help others.
I'm honored to have met her. She's quick to job in and help out when she's needed.
Please, take a moment to get to know her. Join her group today. I'm sure you'll love her too.
Secret Sins
Adam Bennett is a man with secrets.
Evelyn Berry is determined to unravel them.
When Eve’s curiosity gets the best of her, she’s plunged into an underworld of dominance and sin. Adam is a dangerous temptation. He’s sexy and charismatic on the surface, but there’s another side…
Trapped against her will, Eve’s not sure if she will ever escape. Or if she wants to.
Drowning in desire, can Adam trust the beauty who has come blazing into his dark world?
Author’s Note: This dark historical romance novel contains themes that may be disturbing to some readers. For a full list of potential triggers, please visit the author’s website.
This book is NOT in our Free Book Blast today.
Jennifer KL Wolf
Oh, Book Lovers!
You will definitely love this lady!
Jennifer KL Wolf is awesome! She's always there when I need help in one of my groups or with a project. I'm so glad I met this lady!!
Follow her today! And grab her books!!
Jennifer KL Wolf writes stories where science blurs into myth and reality is never quite what it seems. Her work explores hidden systems, fractured worlds, and the quiet, unsettling question of what lies just beyond human understanding.
When she isn’t building new universes, she can be found chasing ideas that refuse to stay contained, always searching for the pattern beneath the chaos.
Keeper of the Rift
The Echo doesn't trap you. It waits for you to remember what brought you here.
A king without his memories. A guardian who disrupted what she swore to protect. A mediator whose gift started a war. A thief who didn't know what he was stealing.
Four strangers. One keeper. Three trials. And a truth that none of them are ready for.
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Our Awesome BookTok friend!
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I also have a business called Indie Author Collective LLC where I provide social media marketing/management for Indie Authors….
BookTok
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I met her last year during the BookTok Indie Author Awards and started following her.
She does so much for the book world. I'm honored to be able to give her this spotlight. I we get to work together a lot more in the future.
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Narrator
Emma Faye
Emma Faye, aka the Clean Reads Queen, is an Audie-nominated and award-winning audiobook narrator and producer.
She is known for her passion for clean reads and wholesome stories. Working with Indie authors and publishers, her favorite genres to narrate include YA Fantasy, Sweet Romance, Middle Grade, and Christian Non-Fiction.
She has narrated nearly 200 audiobooks. She lives in Utah with her husband and 6 cats.
Oh my gosh! This is our first Narrator Spotlight. I'm glad Emma won!
I met Emma Faye while writing my first series. It's a historical romance and I somehow found her group. Follow her on Instagram. She does first chapter Fridays. Those are awesome.
And I hope to have her narrate for me .
Blindsided By Fake Love
This is a dual POV, kisses only, sports romance in the Sweet Sports Kisses Series.
A jilted bride. A rebound marriage. And a lifetime of secret pining.
Beau
My teammates know I’m not the biggest party guy, and Vegas is not my scene. But they wouldn’t take no for an answer.
When Christy ‘Kit’ Garrett, my high school nemesis, appears out of nowhere, wearing a wedding gown, I’m certain I’m hallucinating.
Fast forward twelve hours later: I have a massive headache, a ring on my finger, and Kit sleeping next to me.
Kit
Yesterday I was set to go from Miss. to Mrs., until my fiancé left me at the altar.
That man was not Beau Matthews, Blindside Flanker for the Ironclad Marauders, so a dream about marrying him is beyond bizarre.
But when Beau’s gruff voice penetrates my sleep filled haze, and I find steel grey eyes staring back at me; It’s safe to say I wasn’t dreaming.
The real surprise? I’m not sure it was a mistake.
Blindsided By Fake Love, a marriage of convenience novella, is book 1 in the Sweet Sports Kisses multi-author series—a sweet/clean romcom sports collection set across the U.S. Each story is connected through the Play It Forward organization, bringing heartwarming romance, humor, and just the right amount of competition. If you’re looking for no-spice, kisses only with the perfect amount of swoon,
Cover Model
Andrew Flanagan
The 3 photos here were provided by the amazing photographer,
Jean Maureen Woodfin
Oh, I'm trilled to do this one!
We included Cover Models this time!
And just look who our first spotlight goes to!
Andrew is amazing! He's a really great guy in every way!
I first found him on Instagram.
He's going to be on the cover of a few of my books....
and yes, he agreed to be on one of MC series' covers. I can't wait.
Here's Andrew's Facebook & Instagram.
Middle Grade & Children's Fantasy
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Forest Rovania's only hope begins with and epic journey! In a magical forest, long forgotten by humans, Jasper, a powerful wolf from Moon Realm, races toward The Jarius Tree, the oldest tree in Forest Rovania. He carries with him troubling news for Anthony, Leader of All. Jasper will take an amazing journey into an unknown realm with his friends Lint, Kevin, and Rover. They must bring the Warriors of the Past back to Forest Rovania to put an end to an evil threat in the forest.
Keywords: Children's Fantasy, Middle grade fantasy, Children's Adventure, Children's animal adventure
Jaspers Journey (Forest Rovania - Book One)
by Debbie Hyde & Neveah Roberson
Christian
Stamped (Breaking out of the Box)
by Debbie Hyde
I see you over there. You are frightened and alone. Many times, life has left you broken and battered. You hide away daily in a dark and cold place. You feel forgotten and unloved. Does anyone even know that you exist? Will happiness ever come for you? All you know is that this place hurts and you want out of it. The world sealed you up inside a cardboard box and stamped you unwanted many times over. But God says, “NO!” Your identity and future are not found in the things that happened to you in your past. God says that you are beautiful. You are loved by God just as the five ladies in this book were. You are loved and you are wanted. Nothing can stop you from the blessings God has declared for you. Stamped, Breaking Out of the Box is a wonderful message of hope and freedom. May this message help you heal from past hurts.
Keywords: women's Christian, spiritual growth, breaking free from past labels, Women's Christian living.
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Her (Beautiful, Loved, Wanted, Matters, Priceless!)
by Debbie Hyde
You are beautiful. You are loved. You are wanted. You matter. You're priceless! The story of the woman at the well shows us just how powerful the love of our Heavenly Father truly is. Jesus traveled to Samaria on purpose just for her, and He transformed her life forever. He also traveled all the way from Heaven to Earth for all of us. This remarkable, loving, and powerful story in the Bible can be an encouragement for each of us so that we can move from the dark, shadowy places life may have thrown us into. You are loved just like she was.
Keywords: Women's Christian, Christian Inspiration, Christian Growth, Women's Christian Fiction
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Othniel, God’s Lion
by Tiffany Parker
A generation forgets—and pays the price. Under the weight of oppression, Othniel rises—not as a conqueror, but as a man learning to trust the voice he once ignored. Called to lead when he feels least worthy, he must face both the enemy before him and the doubt within him. This is not a story of punishment… but of a God who refuses to give up on His people. When Israel cries out, love answers.
Keywords: Christian Fiction, Biblical fiction, historical fiction, biblical retelling, religious fiction
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Historical Fiction
Shadows of Spain
by CJ Ashmane
A collection of seven dark and blood-chilling short historical fiction stories inspired by legends and lore of Northern Spain. Such tales as "The Devil's Chair of Valladolid," "The Count of Alarcos," the "Warrior Corpse of El Cid," "The Traitor's Gate of Zamora," and more!!
Keywords: Dark Historical Fiction, Legends, Lore, European folk lore, inquisition-era Spain, short stories
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You Can't Hide From Justice - Book 2 of the Ethan's Flight Duology
by Victoria Trout
Seven years ago, Ethan Adams was wrongfully convicted of murder. His brother risked everything to save him from the gallows. Now they face new dangers as their country is consumed by war. Establishing a new town in Oregon seems the perfect solution for their families. Yet unknown to them, the true killer has been hunting them all this time. Their lives and futures hang in the balance as the search for justice begins anew. Will the killer destroy everything they've built, or will justice prevail, allowing them to finally face their future together? Experience the explosive conclusion to Ethan's Flight. Start with book one to fully immerse yourself in the brothers' journey.
Keywords: Historical Fiction, Mystery and Adventure, Women's Fiction, Ethan's Flight Duology
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Historical Romance
Awaken at Night
by Harlow Brígh
In Regency London, spirited heiress Lady Emerson Haven, raised wild and free, navigates forbidden love and family tragedy amid the ton's stifling expectations. Perfect for fans of intense, atmospheric love stories with a hint of darkness.
Keywords: Slow-Burn Romance, Open Door Spicy, Darkish Regency Romance, Forbidden Love, Spirited Heroine / Wild Heiress, Family Tragedy & Emotional Depth, Steamy Historical Passion, Protector Romance
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Clara's Compassion (Mountain Railroad Brides)
by Marlene Bierworth
Clara Stewart wants to go West. Her ticket to Cranston is a teaching certificate and a prearranged marriage. Graham Lee earns a management position to extend the Canadian Pacific Railway line through the Rocky Mountains, battling pre-conceived notions at every turn. Clara’s Compassion is a heartwarming pioneer adventure and a suspense-filled sweet romance in courtship, love, and compassion. Enjoy the journey as Clara and Graham seek to find a common ground to call home.
Keywords: Christian Romance / Historical Fiction / mail-order-bride / mountain railroad adventure / pioneer short story / sweet love and romance / dream chaser / clean and wholesome/ growing Canada / pioneer teacher
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When a Knight Falls (For the Love of a Shaw - Book One)
by Debbie Hyde
A wounded stranger. A kindhearted lady. Two hearts in danger of being forever broken… Gavin Shaw is staring down death. After ruthless pirates attack a simple merchant and passenger ship, the courageous knight and heir of an earl plunges into battle only to be felled by a blow to the head. And when he’s mysteriously rescued from the burning vessel, he wakes up from feverish dreams to discover his beautiful nursemaid is real. Abigail “Abby” Bryson prays for a miracle. Taking care of the mortally injured man for days while hoping he’ll survive, the young woman’s compassion turns to anger when the devilishly handsome patient suddenly kisses her without permission. But deep inside, she knows her wrath is only masking emotions awakened while he lay unconscious.
Keywords: Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Tudor, Sweet Clean Romance
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The Black Rogue (Brooke de Láuront series)
by Ashley Brion
Her heart may belong to the sea, but when duty calls, Tryniti Brooke de Láuront sacrifices her desires for a life on the throne. But did she make the right choice? Tryniti has all the class of a well-trained, French royal and the fortitude of a sea-fearing pirate. This combination leaves those around her reeling and bowing before her whether she wants them to or not. However, her dual life holds many dark secrets, one of which only her family knows: that she isn’t any old pirate but The Black Rogue, a.k.a. the most fearsome swashbuckler who ever sailed the seven seas.
Keywords: Historical Romance, Steamy, pirates, French Revolution, enemies to lovers, royalty, strong FMC
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Fantasy
As the Petal Falls
by Ashley Bundy
Gabby finds herself thrust into a world of magic and curses when she trades her life for her father's. She becomes the current resident of a dark kingdom with many secrets.
Keywords: Fairy Tale Retelling, Beauty & the Beast Retelling, cursed kingdom, found family, coming of age, hidden magic
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When the City Sleeps
by Lilse Asalt
With each fallen petal, I ask the fates, “did he ever love me? Revenge is welcome here as all magic is legal in Nilport. Subin begins to unravel the mystery of her own death. With her own life extended for only seven days, Subin will have to choose if finding the truth at all costs is worth it even if it is her own life on the line.
Keywords: grimdark, folklore, mythology, gothic fantasy, womens fiction
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The Awakening (The Little Bakery on Dibble Street series)
by Dana Kelly
On her sixteenth birthday, Fiona discovers she is a witch. She bumbles through the process of how to control her magic in a race against the clock to save herself from energy thieving Syphons determined to steal her powers for themselves.
Keywords: Young adult. Witches, leprechauns, suspense, comic relief
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Aerisia: Land Beyond the Sunset (The Sunset Lands Beyond trilogy, Book One)
by Sarah Ashwood
Hannah's college plans didn't include becoming the savior of a parallel world and getting tangled up with an immortal warrior. But, before saving another realm, she must learn to save herself.
Keywords: Fantasy, YA Fantasy, Romantasy, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity
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Dystopian
The Raze
by Abby Woodland
The government has taken control. There is no escape. You either join in or die trying.
Keywords: Political, romance, dystopian, thriller, adventure
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Sci-Fi
The Cartel (The Twelve Systems Chronicles, Volume 1)
by EG Manetti
Step into a universe where duty is a double-edged sword honed by passion. Love isn't just a battlefield—it's an entire galaxy. Lilian’s bright future was destroyed with a single, devastating stroke—her family name erased, their cartouche melted, and their property forfeited. Destitute and desperate, she is determined to survive and protect what remains of her family—no matter what she must do. Ruthless, clever, and ambitious, Lucius Mercio's wealth, influence, and power are exceeded by few within the Twelve Systems. It is not sufficient. Lucius needs Lilian… and he needs her alive.
Keywords: Steamy Romance, Space Opera, Billionaire Romance, Romantasy, Heroine's Journey, Science Fiction Romance
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Galactic Gastronomy
by Jennifer KL Wolf
Some stories are told in chapters. This one is told in courses. Galactic Gastronomy is a three-book journey through flavor, feeling, and the fragile art of being alive in a vast universe. Guided by an interstellar narrator who blogs their way from planet to planet, each installment explores emotion through food and drink that could only exist among the stars.
Keywords: Sci-fi fantasy, cozy, faux travel blog
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Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense
The Lost Lake Mysteries: Plastic House (The Lost Lake Mysteries)
by Tricia Arnold
After Phaedra purchases a house in a quiet subdivision at a reasonable price, strange things begin to happen. A retired librarian and a handsome stranger with a past help unravel the mystery of Plastic House.
Keywords: haunted house, paranormal mystery, amateur sleuth, cozy mystery, cold case
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Frame Me
by R ROXY
Stockholme syndrome. Please read trigger warnings.
Keywords: Spicy dark romance. Captive & captor relationship. On the run. Stockholme syndrome. Art & obsession.
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Dolls Kill book 1
by Abby Woodland
Margo thought her boyfriend Jared was about to propose, when he threw a wrench in her plans. Now, betrayed by both her boyfriend and best friend, Margo realizes she needs to surround herself with new people and heal from this mess. She attends a support group for the broken hearted where she meets Lennox, a classy vigilante with a group called The Dolls. The Dolls are exactly what she needs to get back at her ex, ruin his new relationship, and finally get revenge on the people who hurt her. Until she becomes the target...
Keywords: thriller, Frenemies, break up, revenge, mystery, horror
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Requiem in E Sharp
by Joan De La Haye
One killer. One detective. A symphony written in blood. Nico puts killers behind bars to escape the memories of his mother’s murder. Now, a serial killer known as the Bathroom Strangler is composing a masterpiece of slaughter across Pretoria. It’s a brutal race to untangle the score before the crescendo of violence claims another life. Redemption and vengeance are about to collide.
Keywords: Detective, Violent, Murder, Serial Killer Fiction, Crime Thriller, Police Procedural, Psychological Thriller Books, Mystery action Fiction, Hard-Boiled Detective, Serial Killer Thriller
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Magic and Mayhem in Misty Vale (Misty Vale Series)
by Sarah Lewin
Misty Vale has always held its share of secrets, but Jane is discovering just how deep the magic runs. With her grandmother Hazel’s guidance, her circle of friends, and her growing bond with Ned, she’s finally beginning to find her place in the town she now calls home.
Keywords: magic, witchy, quirky, amateur sleuth, small town, a little bit of romance, Cozy Mystery
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Bury The Hatchet: Day after Valentin's Series
by Audriana Yasmeen
Valentine’s Day is for Lovers. The Day After is for Survivors. In Saint James Black Parish, power wears silk and secrets never stay buried. When Chloe Mensah’s Death of Lovers party ends in murder, she is trapped in a world of political families, dangerous desire, and deadly lies. Now, surviving the night may cost her far more than the truth.
Keywords: Spice level 2 -3, Suspense , one slow burn romance, One fast romance. Murder Mystery, Interracial Romance, K-drama
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Blackwood Manor
by Ashley Bundy
When Claire buys an abandoned Civil War plantation, she's thrust headfirst into a century's old mystery that won't rest.
Keywords: haunted house, Civil War ghosts, ancient mystery, found family, thriller books
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Stella's Wisdom (Witch Wisdom Series)
by Sarah Lewin
Stella walks between worlds—modern day and medieval Scotland—where danger lurks in every shadow. A traitor hides within her coven, Cain waits in plain sight, and even her ghostly ancestor Hecate won’t let her rest. With only her wits and magic, Stella must uncover the truth before evil consumes them all.
Keywords: magic, witchy, portals, timeslips, sisterhood, Cozy Mystery
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Beth's Return (Spirit Town Series)
by Sarah Lewin
Beth Harriott is a journalist who left her home town under a cloud. As a teen she'd been experimenting with her magic skills and things had gone awry. She ran away and never came home. Until now, to bury her parents, who died tragically in a car accident. Her plan was to attend the funeral, wait for the reading of the will, and go back to the city. Will being confronted with a mystery, messages from her parents and finding herself attracted to her best friend from her childhood change her mind?
Keywords: Cozy Mystery, small town, amateur sleuth, witch vibes, a little bit of romance, high school sweetheart, magic, quirky, family,
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Vile (Violet’s Tales)
by E.N. Chanting
Violet faces her most vile foe yet. She also meets the third “brother” and he’s none too thrilled his brothers are involved with her. She battles evil and misunderstandings while trying to stay alive. Can she slash her way through this difficult terrain? Will anyone be left standing if she does?
Keywords: Why choose, female slasher, horror, romance, badass FMC, suspense, thriller, found family, spicy
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Crude Desires - Book One ( Oilfield Dog Series)
by C.M.Wood
After being gone for seven years, Selene Wilder returns home to flee a dangerous relationship, only to find the past waiting for her. She unexpectedly reunites with Dylan Hayes, the man she once loved and left behind, now hardened and undercover in a perilous trafficking case. Their history is volatile, their connection undeniable. As secrets tighten around them, Selene and Dylan are forced to confront old betrayals and new threats—because in this city, survival demands trust, and no one escapes unmarked.
Keywords: Spicy Psychological Thriller, Spicy thriller romantic suspense thriller Enemies To Lovers Thriller Second Chance Romance Action/ Adventure Romance Police Romance Thriller Undercover Hero Romance Small Town Secrets Thriller Spicy Mystery Thriller Protector/ Guardian Dynamic
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Disappearance on Route 6
by Ashley Bundy
When a car is discovered submerged in the lake of a small town, a cold case is reopened. Reporter Stacey finds herself twisted in a game of cat & mouse as she discovers too much.
Keywords: cold case mystery, suspense thriller, mystery, strong female lead, dark secrets, investigation, kidnapping
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The Painter's Bequest
by Prue Ashford
When investigative journalist Victoria Lane inherits her great-aunt’s Somerset cottage, she expects a quiet summer sorting through an old woman’s belongings. What she finds instead is sixty years of secrets—filed by decade, annotated in three colors.
Keywords: Cozy Mystery
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Horror
Twisted vow
by Brenda Nighthawk
A Valentines day horror. Where cupid feeds off of people's romance and love and changes it into something twisted
Keywords: Psychological horror, Holiday horror, thriller, forced love, Underestimated hero
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The Ghosts of Zion
by CJ Ashmane
A collection of eight short horror stories set in and around the idyllic Zion National Forest and surrounding Springdale/La Verkin/Grafton area of Southern Utah.
Keywords: Horror, Short Stories, suspense, thriller
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The Bone Fairy of Black Hollow
by CJ Ashmane
An Appalachian cryptid haunts the sleepy town of Black Hollow, stealing children to eat their bones. Evan witnessed the brutal abduction of his sister twenty years ago, and he's as likely to convince the police of The Bone Fairy's existence as he is to end up in a mental hospital.
Keywords: Thriller, suspense, cryptid, murder mystery
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The Axe Between Us
by Elsa Thorne
Adelaide Robbin's famous home is being opened for the first time in over a hundred years. It was the site of a grisly murder that rocked the nation at time, but has the event been settled?
Keywords: true crime horror, inspired by Lizzie Borden, historical horror, ghost tours, locked room horror
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Ageless
by Jon Lewis
Lauren Cortez survived a horror in Afghanistan, only to discover something far older haunting her in Maine. A fresh, grounded take on vampire mythology no magic or spells, only ancient bloodlines and hidden agendas. A strong, emotionally complex heroine navigating trauma and transformation.
Keywords: Vampire Thriller, Dark "Urban" Fantasy, SCIFI Horror, Troubled Veteran, Found Family, Secret Society Bloodline Legacy, Strong Female Protagonist.
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Romantic Suspense
Tough as Balls (Bearded Dragon Tattoo Parlor Trio) (book 1)
by Carla R.
Eli Dragon is a tattooed fighter with a flirty smile, shameless pick‑up lines, and a protective streak that borders on dangerous. The moment he spots the curvy bartender working ringside, he knows he wants her—and he doesn’t bother hiding it. Robin Butler came to Rockplaines to rebuild her life and keep her son safe, not to fall for a man who makes her pulse race. But Eli gets under her skin fast, turning every glance into a tease and every touch into a promise. When Robin starts digging into a local murder for her podcast, she stirs up something far darker than she expected. Suddenly Eli isn’t just the man who makes her laugh, he’s the only one standing between her and someone who wants her silenced.
Keywords: Fighter Romance, Tattoo Artist Romance, Plus Size Romance, Single Mom Romance
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Harvest Me: A Spicy Age Gap Novella
by C.M. Wood
She wanted a fresh start— Not to fall for her best friend’s dad. After leaving law school and a toxic ex behind, Hayley Carter lands at her best friend’s family farm with nowhere else to go. She didn’t expect Colt Brooks—rugged, brooding, and completely off-limits. But tension simmers, sparks fly, and in a town this small, secrets never stay buried. Set against crisp air and falling leaves, Harvest Me is a steamy, forbidden age-gap romance about temptation, risk, and wanting what you shouldn’t.
Keywords: Small Town Romance New Adult/ College Romance Contemporary Romance Spicy Age Gap Romance Novella Best Friend's Dad Age Gap Taboo forbidden older man younger woman love story slow burn to spicy steamy quick read HEA Suspense Romance Spicy Taboo Romance
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Unlikely Angels
by Alexandra Ryan
Lexa was a normal college student getting ready to head out on a required immersion trip for her degree. But between a series of setbacks, and an odd yet eerily accurate prophet predicting their demise, her plane crash lands into the ocean in somewhere she doesn’t know. With her ex-boyfriend who is also their teaching assistant, the girl he cheated on her with, the college football quarterback, a girl who talks in vague riddles and gives eerie predictions, a run of the mill fraternity member, her best friend whose sole focus is getting drunk, and a jerk of a pilot who has more secrets than he’s letting on, they must work together to not only survive the island, but to also prevent the apocalypse.
Keywords: Psychological thriller, paranormal romance, urban mystery, adventure, fantasy
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YA & NA
(Young Adult & New Adult)
An Island Strange and Wild (Book One in the Lost Garden series)
by Lisa Amowitz
Live for today, before the island eats you alive… When her fellow climate activist and secret crush dies unexpectedly, 18-year-old science prodigy Rosalie Gatell ditches her prestigious summer program for the remote, uncharted island where he was born. There, she discovers shocking secrets about her own past—and an island that defies the laws of nature, complete with a vanishing walled garden, a miraculous healing plant, and an unknown aunt trapped in a tree. But nothing confounds Rosalie as much as the enigmatic Liam, a reckless and beautiful island boy with a supernatural green thumb.
Keywords: Classic retelling, romance, fantasy, environmental, enemies to lovers, intrigue, The Secret Garden
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Clean Romance
A disabled woman refuses to believe she cannot survive in the West as a nurse. When she arrives to a promised job, her employer is dead. Can she live as housekeeper to a cantankerous drunk at odds with the entire town? And what is the true secret behind her would-be employer's death? A stirring Christian Western romance about second chances, redemption, and love that does not abandon the wounded.
Keywords: Small Town, Cozy Mystery, Wholesome, Christian, Western Adventure, Marriage of Convenience
Alice Heals the Doctor
by Marisa Masterson
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Forever Mine (Hayden Falls - Book One)
by Debbie Hyde
♥ Welcome to Hayden Falls, Montana ♥
"Six years ago, I made a decision that cost me everything: college, my career, and her."
Aiden Maxwell is going home. Home to a town that wrote him off years ago. Home to a job he never planned on taking. Home to watch the woman he loves marry someone else.
Keywords: small town romance, friends to lovers, closed door romance, contemporary romance, second chances, cop romance
Steamy Romance
Rule #1: Never sleep with your roommate.
Rule #2: Especially when he's your best friend's brother.
Rule #3: Oh, who are we kidding? After a string of dating disasters that would make a therapist weep, Ghita has created an ironclad rule book for her love life. Men who kick her cat, request inappropriate photos, and throw tantrums over mini-golf have taught her that protecting her heart requires strict boundaries. The most important rule? Her best friend's ridiculously hot brother is absolutely off-limits.
Keywords: Forbidden Romance, Secret Lovers, Rockstar
Dear Roomie
by Michelle Angelle
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Alpenglow
by Harlow Brígh
Charlie Griffin came to Alaska for one year. Nothing more. But the remote town of Alpenglow has a way of claiming hearts, especially when bush pilot Sutton King is involved. Now Charlie must choose between the life she planned… and the rugged Last Frontier that is starting to feel like home.
Keywords: Small town Romance, Grumpy Sunshine, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Found Family, He Falls First, Contemporary Romance, Dual POV
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Highland Games
by Evie Alexander
Zoe’s given up everything for a ramshackle cabin in Scotland. She wants a new life, but her scorching hot neighbour wants her out. As their worlds collide, will Rory succeed in destroying her dreams? Or has he finally met his match? Multi-award-winning, hot and hilarious romcom featuring a grump in a kilt and a fiery redhead who's getting him all Scot and bothered. Found family, cute pets, and fun and games in the Scottish Highlands!
Keywords: spicy romantic comedy, enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, romcom, small town, found family, opposites attract, forced proximity, secret identity, fish out of water
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Love ad Lib
by Evie Alexander
Shy and reserved Lord Henry Foxbrooke needs a fake girlfriend. Free-spirited actress Libby Fletcher needs a job. Can Henry and Libby stick to the script during Henry's thirtieth birthday celebrations, or has their entire act just bombed? Multi-award-winning, one bed, fake-dating romcom with a modern Mr Darcy and a sunny actress who’s just discovered her Austen fantasies are coming true. Meddling families, bonkers pets, all the steam and all the swoon!
Keywords: spicy romcom, fake dating, only one bed, grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract, small town, friends-to-lovers, fish out of water, different worlds, steamy romantic comedy
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Heal Me (The Healing Series)
by Kelly Seibold
She's living a nightmare. Who will help wake her up? Shane Johnson is too young, too hot, too everything. As her life spirals completely out of control, he's always there, helping her through it, feeding both their attractions, and making him harder to resist. As her life falls down all around her, could he be the one to lift her up again?
Keywords: Reverse Age Gap, Mental and Physical Trauma, Rockstar Hero, Only one bed, Small Town, Angsty, Healing, Angsty Contemporary Romance
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Defending Madison
by L.B. Burns
After one forbidden weekend with Navy SEAL Preston Dixon, soccer star Madison Bennett never thought she’d see him again, let alone be forced to work with him. Now he’s back, and determined to prove that what they had was more than just heat. But will passion be enough to repair what he broke?
Keywords: Steamy Sports Romance, Steamy romance, Forbidden brother's best friend, Navy SEAL, Injured Female Soccer star, Second chance, Forbidden weekend, Stalker suspense, Redemption
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The Steam Room and Other Intimate Encounters
by CJ Ashmane
Caleb is a bisexual twenty-something who does not pass up the opportunity to engage in casual intimate encounters with anyone he clicks with. A collection of eight short completely open-door, spicy, intimate encounters.
Keywords: LGBTQ+, Spicy
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WHEN YOU FORGOT MY NAME
by Ava C. Torres
After an accident leaves Meredith Hayes with retrograde amnesia, she awakens without memories of her past, including the man she once loved. As she begins to rebuild her life, she forms a connection with someone who had long loved her from afar. As her memories slowly return, she is forced to confront buried secrets and the reality of her past relationships. The closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her situation becomes, leading to a choice that could change all of their lives forever.
Keywords: Romance Contemporary Romance Romantic Suspense Amnesia Trope (Memory Loss) Love Triangle Friends to Lovers / Unrequited Love Protective Hero Second Chance at Love Psychological Drama Secrets & Betrayal
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CRIMSON CURTAINS
by Ava C. Torres
Máirín Doherty has spent her life living carefully, shaped by a fatal illness that limits her future. When she moves from Scotland to the United States, she chooses to finally live for herself, even if only briefly. Through theater and music, she finds a fragile sense of freedom, and meets the talented Darren Clarke. What begins as friendship deepens into something intense, emotional, and impossible to ignore. But as love grows, so does the weight of the truth she’s been hiding.
Keywords: Contemporary Romance College Romance Sick Girl / Terminal Illness Trope Slow Burn Romance Friends to Lovers Music & Theater Setting Emotional / Angsty Romance First Love / Self-Discovery Found Family Bittersweet Love Story
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Forever Enough
by Savannah Swade
Halsten Bergman is looking at eight weeks of rehab spent in the same city as his daughter and her mother, the woman he’s never gotten over. A volatile confrontation with Payton’s ex-fiancé throw his strategic plan to slowly explore their deepening feelings into shambles. With old fears rising and secrets demanding air, Halsten and Payton must decide: risk everything for love—or walk away again.
Keywords: Contemporary Romance, Second-chance, Co-parents, Teammate's sister, Spicy
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Sun-kissed & Sinful
by Licia Dawn
What happens in Maui, stays in Maui? Jay has a surprise for Gwen this time. Beaches, Fancy Restaurants & a side of Shibari? This vacation will be one they’ll be sure to remember. Forever.
Keywords: MF, FF Scenes, Newlywed Vacation, Couples Play, Shibari, Rom-Com Vibes
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Paranormal Romance
Victoria's quest to discover her true self unveils a hidden werewolf identity and a forbidden love with Toby, the alpha of a rival pack. They challenge an ancient feud, but face a looming threat that could shatter their love. Can they change their fate bound by enmity?
Keywords: werewolves, shifters, love triangle, amnesia, forbidden love, second chance, new adult, college, low spice, magic
Lost Wolf (Curse of the Moon #1)
by Stacy Claflin
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The Owl Guard
by Rowen Burrows
After years of war, bird shifters finally know peace. However, there is no rest for the royal family and those around them. Another enemy has surfaced. Devnar Ackroyd is honoured when Queen Adelaide chooses him to be head guard of the palace. When his queen is threatened in a letter that also names the woman he loves, he needs to deal with this new threat as quickly as possible. Can Devnar keep both Mirabella and Queen Adelaide safe, or will he have to choose between love and duty?
Keywords: Spice (Medium Heat), M/F, Guard/Embroiderer, Work Place Romance, Fated Mates, Brother's Best Friend, Owl Shifter/Raven Shifter, Third Person, Dual POV
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Jamie (Chronicles of the Forest Wolves)
by Tamaska Tyne
Jamie is hiding from her oldest brother, who is hunting her for her power. She isn’t just a werewolf—she’s the Forest Wolf, a living god deity. A power that has always been reborn as a man… until her. She’s been surviving in the shadows, keeping that truth hidden. Until the Alpha of Hunter’s Moon arrives, asking for help from the neighboring pack. And everything changes when she realizes he isn’t just an Alpha—he’s her mate.
Keywords: Spicy, wolfshifters, magic, fated mates, found family, chosen one, feminine power
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Guardian Gargoyle (The Watcher’s Vow Book One)
by Tasha Creed
Grolok has lived in peace among humans, blending into the shadows and obeying the rules that keep his kind hidden. Interaction with mortals is limited, and for good reason.
Keywords: Fated mates, no spice, first person pov, forbidden love
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Romantasy
The Lost Legacy(The Yilmaz Chronicles)
by Kat Bethel
I’ve found myself face to face with a handsome stranger hand delivering an unappealing invitation I can’t refuse. There is a society of people with powers, and they added me to their census with a title I never wanted. Legacy? We’ll see about that.
Keywords: Reluctant Hero, Sassy FMC, Protective MMC, Secret Society, Magic Powers, Spicy, Low-Fantasy, Magical Realism, 1st person POV
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Lyra's life changed the moment her father died and she inherited his crown. But nothing could have prepared her for the storm of secrets that came with her coronation. Keeping peace in the realm was going to be difficult enough without uncovering a betrayal that leaves the kingdom on the brink of a war, and former lovers returning with mysteries of their own. Will Lyra be able to hold everything together, or will she, herself, fall apart while trying?
Keywords: Royal Romance, Fantasy, Second Chance Romance, Steamy, Friends to Lovers, Found Family
Bend the Knee (Mourningfyre 1)
by Eva Rayne
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Gothic Romance
Beautiful Rebellion
by Eva Rayne
Alaric is ruthless, bloodthirsty, and never flinches away from the darker side of what it means to be King. If the whispers are to be believed, he’s as likely to take a head as consider a diplomatic solution. But then he saw Thea. Alaric knows he wants her, and doesn’t care what she has to say about it. He always gets what he wants.
Keywords: Dark Romance, Spicy, Beauty and the Beast Retelling, Enemies to Lovers, Found Family, Kink, Forced Proximity
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Comedy
Royal Again
by Iain Benson
A body swap romcom, a close to the breadline cleaner, a haughty prince, swapping bodies 5 days before the prince gets married in the wedding of the century, what can go wrong. It'll be fine, right? Unless they fall for each other...
Keywords: Body swap, class swap, strong FMC, he falls first, closed door spice
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Fu Man Chu and the One-Armed Bandit
by CJ Ashmane
A comedy satire detective story that follows Las Vegas's most unqualified detectives as they investigate a gambler's death. For readers who love police comedy like Police Academy and The Naked Gun.
Keywords: Satire, police comedy, detective comedy
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Millennial Struggle
by Dhara Shah
A laugh-out-loud, heartwarming story of culture clash, emotional growth, and the kind of romance that makes you believe love really can conquer all—mishaps, mayhem, and all.
Keywords: Multicultural, Romantic Comedy, Strangers to friends to lovers.
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