From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE MM college romance. I’m not attracted to men. Or so I thought before I slammed into Nikolai Sokolov. A mafia heir, a notorious bastard, and a violent monster. An ill-fated meeting puts me in his path. And just like that, he has his sights set on me. A quiet artist, a golden boy, and his enemy’s twin brother. He doesn’t seem to care that the odds are stacked against us. In fact, he sets out to break my steel-like control and blur my limits. I thought my biggest worry was being noticed by Nikolai. I’m learning the hard way that being wanted by this beautiful nightmare is much worse. This book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

In the quiet town of Idlewood, twenty-year-old Eden Faulkner is known for her unwavering devotion to her Catholic faith. Raised in the shadow of the town's church, she has always sought solace and guidance within its hallowed walls.When Father Roman Briar arrives at St. Michaels, his charisma and mysterious presence immediately captivate Eden. As their friendship deepens into forbidden territory, Eden finds herself ensnared in a web of desire and deceit. Roman, too, struggles with his vows, torn between his sacred duty and the intense attraction he feels for Eden.Caught between their faith and their desires, Eden and Roman must confront the consequences of their choices. Will they find redemption in each other's arms, or will their illicit affair lead them down a path of irreparable sin?In this provocative, dark tale, author Katerina St Clair explores the fragile boundaries between faith, passion, duty and temptation. Forgive Me Father is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of a young woman's struggle with love, faith, and her dark secrets better left buried.

Ophelia Ivrea, the youngest princess of Maraleon, leads a life of little responsibility. Known throughout the nobility as having a mouth as sharp as her shooting, Ophelia spends her days shooting archery, riding her horse, and pushing the boundaries of her father’s patience.However, Ophelia's quiet castle life is upended when an opponent at an archery tournament accuses her of using magic to cheat, and his claims are not refuted. Ophelia then learns of the secrets her father has hidden from her—she was born with great magic and is the one foretold to save mankind from its forthcoming annihilation.Feeling terrified and inadequate, and armed only with the magical abilities she all too recently learned she possessed, Ophelia decides to uncover the truth of the past and find a way to save the ones she loves from imminent destruction before it’s too late.

I’m out for revenge. After careful planning, I gave the man who messed with my family a taste of his own medicine. I thought it’d end there. It didn’t. Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and my worst nightmare. He’s decided that I’m the new addition to his chess game. Too bad for him, I’m no pawn. If he hits, I hit back, twice as hard and with the same hostility. He says he’ll ruin me. Little does he know that ruination goes both ways. This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.

I’m out for revenge. After careful planning, I gave the man who messed with my family a taste of his own medicine. I thought it’d end there. It didn’t. Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and my worst nightmare. He’s decided that I’m the new addition to his chess game. Too bad for him, I’m no pawn. If he hits, I hit back, twice as hard and with the same hostility. He says he’ll ruin me. Little does he know that ruination goes both ways. This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.

Coiled to Strike is a spicy, dark hockey romance about survival, control, and the kind of love that changes everything.KEELEYI didn’t just leave my husband—I ran.New city. New job. New life. That was the plan. Working for my hometown NHL team was supposed to be my fresh start… not coffee runs and dodging men in power who preferred me silent.Then I ran into Leo Morneau—literally.Team captain. Untouchable. Sinfully gorgeous.And the kind of safe that feels dangerous to trust.But safety is a lie when your past wears a badge… and he’s still hunting you.Because the past always finds you.It comes back bloodier than you left it.LEOHockey was the only thing I trusted.Last season. Last shot. No distractions.That was the deal.Then Keeley crashed into my life like a firecracker—loud, reckless, impossible to ignore.She wasn’t careful. She wasn’t quiet.And she sure as hell wasn’t temporary.She was mine before I even realized it.And I don’t let go of what’s mine.But secrets don’t stay hidden forever.And when hers come to light…It doesn’t change what she means to me.It changes what I’m willing to do.Because the man who hurt her?He just became my problem.I don’t leave problems unfinished.-Characters are 30+-Dog dad MMC-Dual POV-Emotional walls / guarded MMC-Forced proximity-Found family-He falls first (and falls hard)-Hidden identity / different last name-Immediate attraction-Medium burn-MMC rides a Ducati-Morally grey MMC (dark when he needs to be, devastating when he loves)-One bed-Open door spice-Persistent MMC who fights for her-Possessive/obsessive MMC-Protective MMC-Running from the past / fresh start-She tries to resist / forbidden (she's his boss)-Slutty grey sweatpants-Tattooed MMC and FMC-Touch her and die-Villain ex-Workplace romanceContent Warning Coiled to Strike is an 18+ dark romance intended for mature readers only. While this is a love story at its heart, it is not a light one. This book explores deeply dark and complex themes including abuse, trauma, and violence alongside its romance. It is not a traditional happily-ever-after journey—it is a hard-won one. If you are new to dark romance, please be aware that this genre intentionally explores difficult subject matter as part of the story. The darkness is not glorified, it is part of the truth these characters live through.Your well-being matters more than any story. Please take a moment to review the trigger warnings below before continuing, and always prioritize your comfort and mental health.

Emmaline is deep in her stalker era, fully convinced Lord Caelith is her fated mate. Sure, Caelith has no idea she exists. mate bonds haven’t been a thing for centuries. And sure, his mother would rather sacrifice a small village before letting her precious son marry a low-level clerk with wildly average magic. Luckily, Emmaline’s got a squad of three dangerously loyal friends who will cover her tracks, clean her messes, and absolutely help her ruin Caelith’s life if he breaks her heart. The real problem? Caelith isn’t her mate. Not even close. Her actual fated mate is out there, watching this trainwreck unfold—and when fate finally smacks Emmaline in the face, it comes with blood, curses, and a very inconvenient body count. A bit about the world The Vale is a post-war, mythical city loosely inspired by Welsh folklore, where Ellyllon (elves) and other fae creatures live under a rigid, caste-like system that prioritizes Light magic and noble bloodlines. Blending ancient traditions with magical technology, the city features grand castles, enchanted ballrooms, and ley-line-powered transportation alongside enchanted crystals for communication. Though the early 21st-century human world exists beyond its borders, contact is minimal, leaving the Vale to operate as a self-contained realm shaped by its own politics, power struggles, and the ever-watchful presence of the Goddess.

An exhilarating, primal summer fling reveals an intensely sexy, edgy romance, where anything goes in the woods—just remember your safe word.Post-divorce and buried in student loan debt, Claire Collins eagerly enters a spicy business agreement with an acquaintance who wants to explore his primal desires. The deal is simple—thirty days as his sexual prey, $30,000 in her bank account. All she has to do is give Shane Underwood the hunt of his life.Claire’s a physical education teacher and perfectly happy to spend her summer having wild, kinky sex instead of working her usual serving job. But once they cross the tree line, she realizes how little she knows about the corporate lawyer paying her to be his prey.Shane is different in the woods. Brutal. Devastating. Feral.That’s okay with Claire—she is, too. And she’s sinking her teeth a little deeper into Shane’s heart every time he catches her.