She doesn't believe in fated mates? Game on. Jade There’s nothing I want more than to forget my past, especially everything that makes me a part of supernatural society. I’d do anything to keep my sister’s and my secret safe and keep our tormentors far, far away. Turns out it’s harder to disappear than I thought, especially once Alpha wolf West Larkin catches my scent. West Ever since shifters were outed to the human world, my job as Alpha of the Timber Creek pack has gotten more difficult by the day. Between running a town full of supernaturals, my pack, and keeping my family out of trouble, I have enough on my plate as it is. So why is it every time I run across Jade Rodriguez, a lone wolf who wants nothing to do with me, I want to drop everything to keep her safe? Wild Wild Wolf is book one in the new Timber Creek series, interconnected standalones following each of the Larkin siblings.

Trauma after trauma has knocked Fran Lambert until she no longer recognises herself. Desperate for a fresh start, she’s finished her degree and returns home to make her life her own. That is, until she starts a new job at the family real estate agency and bumps into her childhood best friend… Ex-best friend. For the last six years, Gabe Johnson has been working himself to the bone, just to avoid feelings he’d rather not feel, forget people he’d rather not forget, and regret that one night that changed his life for good. But working at the same family business as the girl who wants to forget him? It’s the second chance he never thought he’d have. When they’re forced together on a project to promote the agency’s new interior design service, Gabe fights back against his past and grabs the opportunity to make things right. But Fran has secrets, ones she’s too scared to reveal, even to those closest to her. When Gabe’s promises and bright blue eyes worm their way into her heart, she’s forced to find the courage to face her fears head-on. With a second chance at their fingertips, will Gabe be able to regain Fran’s trust and bring her back to her roots, or will the fear of more heartache lose her a final chance at happiness? Roots is an open-door, second-chance, contemporary romance with content suitable for readers aged 18+. Please read the content warnings for a list of the triggers; your mental health matters too.

From the author of Warrior Blue comes an emotional, gritty story about redemption, love, and an antihero with a desperation to achieve his lifelong dream - to be a good man. Are you ready for redemption? My name is Soldier, but I was never meant to be a hero. From the moment I was born, I was looked at as a beacon of hope, a guiding light—a savior. But that type of pressure can drive a man to desperation, to do things he shouldn’t, and in my case, that’s exactly what happened. All I ever wanted to be was a good person, someone my grandparents could be proud of, but for a long time, I couldn’t find the strength to be proud of myself. I paid the price. I did my time. Yet ... somehow, I got lucky. I was given a second chance to do better, to be the man I always believed I could be. And after finding the love I never knew I deserved, I’m starting to wonder if there’s still room for me to be a hero after all ...

The powerful debut from author Shaylin Gandhi is a fast-paced, wickedly addictive, swoony roller-coaster ride for fans of Colleen Hoover, Lucy Score and Mia Sheridan. Freshly widowed, Mina Drake discovers that she didn’t know her beloved husband as well as she thought when secrets slowly unravel in an intense story about heartbreak, loss and, ultimately, finding your soulmate.

Two broken souls and a spark that can't be ignored. Famous hockey player Kieran Ashford is the NHL's favorite headline, but when his reputation catches up to him in the form of a surprise phone call and a mute three-year-old daughter he didn't know existed, Kieran is suddenly thrown into the depths of fatherhood. Now, at least, the quick-witted book addict has something she can't say no to—a job offer. Because Layla Carson needs a paycheck. After spending over a year in Berlin participating in a clinical trial for her lupus, Layla is painfully aware of how her medical bills have drained her parents' bank account. When the opportunity arises to become a nanny, Layla can't refuse. As the pair help build a home for the little girl who desperately needs them both, the walls around their hearts begin to crumble. Layla learns there's more to Kieran than the flirtatious winks and playful personality, while he's determined to show her more beyond her temporary reality. But when forever was never guaranteed for either of them, they'll need to fight for the chance of a new life.

IN THE HEART OF THE NINE SEAS, LOYALTY IS A WEAPON, AND LOVE IS A RISK NONE SURVIVE UNSCATHED. The tragic murder of her father, the famed Pirate King - and the revolutionary waves it left behind - bound Donna Balboa to a life of privilege within the oppressive walls of Tidia’s court. For years, she’s felt trapped in the place she once called home, secretly breaking a forbidden law that keeps nobles from the shore and ships from the sea. Yet each night, she risks everything to chase her only dream: to sail the seas as a pirate, just as her father once did. But the call of the waves is undeniable, whispering of something greater beyond the horizon. And after years of praying to the heavens, an unexpected twist shatters what should have been the most important day of her life, entangling her with the crew of a notorious ship - and its infamous, wanted captain. A captain haunted by a past that even the Gods seem unwilling to forgive, and as their bond deepens, so do the nightmares and omens that threaten to expose secrets which could doom any chance at what Donna believes could be love. Pursued by Kingdoms for embracing the pirate code, Donna Balboa must navigate treacherous waters, caught in tides of vengeance and ancient mysteries. When she discovers she holds the key to unlocking a power the Gods themselves seem to fear, Donna must decide where her true allegiance lies. BUT THE GODS AND THE SEAS ARE FICKLE, AND LOVE, VENGEANCE, AND SURVIVAL DON’T ALWAYS SAIL THE SAME COURSE. Pirates of the Caribbean meets Once Upon a Broken Heart in this spellbinding romantic fantasy of adventure, curses, betrayal, and forbidden love on the high seas.

Welcome to the Centennial. Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons—a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries. Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm’s curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy the curses, one ruler must die. Isla Crown is the young ruler of Wildling—a realm of temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. They are feared and despised, and are counting on Isla to end their suffering by succeeding at the Centennial. To survive, Isla must lie, cheat, and betray…even as love complicates everything.

She's his greatest rival…and his greatest weakness. Handsome, talented, and beloved by (almost) everyone, Sebastian Laurent is used to being on top. The heir to a culinary empire, his sharp instincts and effortless charm have made him a legend. What people don't see are the demons lurking beneath his golden-boy facade. There's only one person who's come close to knowing the real him―Maya Singh, his childhood rival and secret obsession. She's also the only one who's ever successfully challenged him. He can't stand her, but if that's true…why can't he stop thinking about her? *** Smart, witty, and competitive to a fault, top marketing executive Maya Singh is used to winning―unless her opponent is Sebastian. It's something that's infuriated and motivated her her entire life. So when a series of unfortunate events forces her to work with her sworn enemy, she's determined to one-up him and show the world who's the best once and for all. What she didn't count on? Not hating their time together. To her horror, she might even…like it. There may be a thin line between love and hate, but that's one line she'll never cross. Not with him. Not ever.