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I'm addicted to my stalker. He watches me at night, sneaking in through my living room window and making my blood turn to ice. I feel him all around me as chills snake down my spine. Each night he becomes bolder, getting closer and welcoming himself into my bedroom, feeding his addiction.

Lady Felicity Hathaway doesn’t want a season, and convinced her father that she doesn’t need one. It took little persuasion, as he didn’t seem inclined to force her debut. At least until her aunt decides her reprieve is at an end and arranges her launch, warranting no discussion on the matter. She’s to find a husband whether or not she likes it. Which she most certainly does not… Well, if her aunt wants her to find a husband, she’s in for a shock. Because seduction and ruination seem like a much better notion in her estimation…

Their marriage is built on love, laughter, and just a touch of scandal… but this anniversary, Arthur, the Earl of Sidmouth, is about to discover his sweet wife has an even sweeter surprise in store. Grace may be a countess, but she’s determined to outdo her hopelessly romantic husband with a gift he’ll never forget—one that involves secret midnight baking, mischief, and a great deal of desire. But Arthur has plans of his own… and they’re far more wicked than any recipe.

I’ve been a receptionist at a law firm for over a year now, and it’s just as boring as it sounds. It is, however, the best-paying job I’ve ever had in my twenty-seven years. So, as a single mom, I have to tough it out for my kids. But then, when I least suspect it, things take a surprising turn for me. I just don’t know if I want to go down that path again. Because I know it all too well.

I’ve been a receptionist at a law firm for over a year now, and it’s just as boring as it sounds. It is, however, the best-paying job I’ve ever had in my twenty-seven years. So, as a single mom, I have to tough it out for my kids. But then, when I least suspect it, things take a surprising turn for me. I just don’t know if I want to go down that path again. Because I know it all too well.

Now that I’ve revived what I didn’t realize I missed so much, my work life is much less boring. And now that I’m dating again, sort of, my love life is more exciting, too. But when the managing attorney at the law firm where I work asks to meet with me, I have to wonder which of my new activities he wants to discuss. Or does he want to discuss something else? At long last.

Jessica Preston is missing. Stella Morris thought she knew her friend—until she started digging into Jessica’s secret life. A strip club that’s more than it seems. A law firm that’s lying through its teeth. And a trail that leads straight into Baton Rouge’s underbelly, where girls like Jessica disappear without a trace. Finding her means crossing lines Stella thought she never would—and trusting people who have everything to lose if Jessica is found.

Lady Theodosia Dundas has spent years reveling in her role as the ton’s most scandalous villain. Known for spreading gossip, ruining reputations, and cutting down anyone who flaunts their happiness before her, while she’s sold to a decrepit viscount. But widowhood has its perks. Harcourt Eliot, Earl of St. Germans, has spent his life drowning his demons in brandy, women, and cards. Determined to right his father’s wrongs, he wins back an estate his father lost long ago… only for Theodosia, his sister’s best friend, to arrive at his door, ready to claim the home for herself.

When Laurel’s mother’s corpse disappears, the family is determined to recover her and put the deceased to rest, but it isn’t so easy. When a murdered man is found in the graveyard, Laurel is pulled into a deeper mystery—one tangled with ghosts, hellhounds, and the no-good Connor Woodward. Together, they must uncover the truth behind the missing dead. Yet, Laurel begins to question whether some secrets in Tenwich are better off buried.

Richard Tunstil has everything that looks like success—first-class upgrades, an ocean-view condo in Miami, and a résumé overflowing with closed deals—but the constant performance of selling cloud software has drained him until even the view feels gray. Five sleepless hours into yet another flight home, the gorgeous blonde who settles into 2B should have been just another distraction. Instead, Emily Laurent’s slow smile and quiet self-assurance break through his practiced detachment in a heartbeat.

Gabriela Sanchez had everything within her reach. She was a star student with an IQ she didn't know the extent of. Though jaded from her upbringing, her need for a better life outweighed the pain. She continued forward, the wounds of her past hidden beneath her flesh. When the opportunity to pave a better path arose, she leaped, knowing her brilliance would be her key. Yet, her IQ could never have prepared her for what came with her new freedom. Maximo De La Cruz. What starts as a chase buds into something new. A cat and mouse, excited for the chase. Does he catch her, or will she get away?

He took on the task of contracting her soul, but what happens when his flame is no match for her? Paths between them grow dark. Some are super steamy, but be careful who you surround yourself with. Demons hide in the shadows, just waiting to ruin things, even for the CEO of the Underworld. Will he achieve the task or fall prey to the black flames?

In the shadowed countryside of Hertfordshire, the arrival of the enigmatic Mr. Bingley stirs more than polite curiosity. With his luminous charm and unsettling grace, he captivates the town, especially the gentle Jane Bennet. But beneath his genteel exterior lies a chilling truth: Bingley is Strigoi, an immortal cursed with a thirst he cannot deny. Bound by an ancient oath, the brooding Mr. Darcy serves as Bingley’s sworn protector, guarding his friend not only from discovery but from himself. Yet danger creeps closer than either suspect.

Three complete books in one volume.

Stranded on a tropical island with a hot, dangerous stranger was not part of Sadie Callahan’s plan. Nico Moretti is all rough edges, dark eyes, and a possessive streak a mile wide. He’s a man used to getting what he wants…and what he wants is her. From the moment they meet, he’s relentless, invading her space, stealing kisses that leave her breathless, and making it clear she belongs to him. But Nico has secrets. Deadly ones.

The triad is perfect. Tabby, Nate, and Lena have built a world of exquisite balance, a closed system of desire, trust, and love. But even the most perfect system can be a cage. Lena, ever the catalyst, meets Elara, a brilliant, fiercely independent sculptor who is everything Lena is, but with a harder, more cynical edge. Elara is openly polyamorous and sees their triad not as a perfect whole, but as a closed system destined to stagnate. She doesn't want to join them; she wants to understand them, challenging Lena to a simple dinner.

Lady Lucy Lygon has spent her life suffocating under duty—expected to marry a titled lord, smile prettily, and submit to her parents’ ambitions. But when a reckless kiss in the stables ignites a forbidden fire with Clive Jones, her father’s groom, Lucy tastes freedom—and desire—for the very first time. Clive has clawed his way from nothing, determined to build a future through sheer grit and hard work. The last thing he can afford is the Duke’s daughter tempting him into ruin. Yet Lucy is irresistible: defiant, tender, and willing to risk everything for the love society denies them.

A new challenge threatens Elise and Roy’s fiery affair: jealousy. When Elise’s flirtatious ex-lover reappears, Roy’s long-buried insecurities flare hot and green. He’s haunted by visions of Elise with someone else, terrified he’ll never measure up to the men in her extensive sexual history. But Elise is determined to prove that Roy is the only man she truly craves. After a tense confrontation, their emotions erupt into a frenzy of make-up sex that is as raw as it is reassuring.

Elise gave Roy everything—her body, her trust, her submission. He swore he’d protect it… even from his darkest desires. But some fantasies don’t stay locked away forever. Some needs only grow when fed. And now, she’s begging.

Now that we’ve taken that first giant leap into the hotwife lifestyle, I feel like things are already spinning out of control. We’ve only had one bull in our bedroom so far. But Victoria is already enamored with him. Just like, of course, he is with her. What could go wrong?