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Roman Bertini doesn't believe in love—not after the betrayal that cost him everything. So when his best friend's sister shows up as the interior designer for his luxury hotel chain, he's prepared to keep things strictly professional. Too bad her quick wit, bright smile, and maddening curves throw all his plans into chaos. Eva Harlow isn't intimidated by grumpy billionaires, especially not ones who pretend they don't watch her every move. When Roman's cold attitude finally cracks and he confesses his attraction, it sets off fireworks neither of them can ignore.

After a childhood spent feeling like an outsider, Tink’s world shatters with one devastating truth — she’s not only adopted, but born of magic. When her dormant powers begin to awaken, her adoptive mother reveals her true nature: Aravelle, a dark sorceress who intends to steal Tink’s magic for herself. Narrowly escaping with the help of Magnus, a mysterious Guardian sworn to protect her, Tink is thrust into a realm she never knew existed — one of spellbound forests, ancient kingdoms, and forgotten bloodlines.

In the heart of a magical fairy kingdom, Princess Becca Silverwings awakens to a nightmare: her daughters—and every child in the land—have fallen into an enchanted sleep, unreachable by any spell. Guided by love and courage, Becca journeys into the mysterious Dreambound Realm—a place where dreams wander, memories fade, and a lonely Keeper holds the children captive. To rescue her daughters and all the kingdom’s children, Becca must brave a maze of trials that test her heart, her bravery, and her very sense of self.

I never imagined I'd be working for New York's most powerful billionaire. Somehow, I landed a job as his assistant. I'm nothing like the other women he's used to—innocent, naïve, and definitely not looking for a relationship. I've been too busy raising my younger brother to care about anything else. But there's something about him I can't ignore. He's cold, ruthless, and untouchable, but when he looks at me... It's different. There's a darkness to him, a hunger. And I'm starting to crave it.

When I agreed to interview Alexis, all I knew was that she was a recent college grad looking for some summer work. When she walks into my office, I'm struck by her beauty. There's no way I can have her living under my roof. She's pure temptation. There's just one problem… after being picky during my interviews, I now need someone to start next week. I have no choice but to hire her. I just need to keep my distance. It shouldn't be hard. Life has made me a cold, bitter man. These days, distance is all I know.

"An emotion-filled collection." —Kirkus Reviews Two teens take the stage and find their voice . . . A girl learns about her heritage and begins to find her community . . . A sister is haunted by the ghosts of loved ones lost . . . There is no universal adoption experience, and no two adoptees...

When a celestial star named Solara mysteriously falls from the sky, Becca, a brave fairy girl from Glimmerwood, sets out on a quest to restore balance to her world. Joined by her loyal pet dragonfly, Zephyr, and the wise scholar, Liora Starshade, Becca ventures through enchanted forests, confronts her deepest fears, and battles the dark force known as the Starhunter.

In a world where technology can rewrite the human mind, Dr. Richard VanHorne was once hailed as a visionary, creating neural implants that could heal trauma and enhance cognition. But when a devastating fire destroys his lab and takes the life of his wife, Mara, Richard’s grief turns to vengeance. He vanishes into the shadows of Bastion City, emerging years later with a serum that evolves the human brain into something far more dangerous.

When I agreed to be an adjunct professor for a semester, I never anticipated Savannah. When she walks into my classroom, I'm struck by her beauty. There's no way I can deal with seeing her three days a week. She's pure temptation. There's just one problem… I keep running into her. First, it's our dogs getting tangled together on a walk in the park. Then I see her ex putting his hands on her when she repeatedly asks him to stop. Of course, I step in.

In a world where the dead don’t stay buried and hope is a rare luxury, Nicole, Jason, and their makeshift family have carved out a fragile existence. Hidden deep within the ruins of an abandoned neighborhood, they’ve built something that almost feels like safety — a home held together by loyalty, loss, and the stubborn will to survive. Every day is a fight against the hunger, the fear, and the ghosts of the world they once knew.

Hey there! I'm Nicole Baker: Coach for Perfectionists, Motivational Speaker, goal setting specialist, and believer that you can do anything. Each episode I give you tactical action steps that you can implement now in order to set big, scary, ambitious goals, PLUS you’ll learn how to actually follow through with them. Having grown up in the personal development industry, I know a thing or two about this stuff and I want you to have access to the tools you need to overcome perfectionism once and for all! For more info - www.lifecoachbaker.com Come say hi - @lifecoachbaker on IG and Tiktok

In the midst of a zombie apocalypse, Nicole and her friends have to defend their home from Brandon, a sadistic vampire with an army of zombies. Will they succeed? Or will Brandon take their city and their lives?

Hearts in Chains is a tale of love, courage, and the unyielding fight for a future where unity triumphs over division. Join Fae and Wyatt on their epic journey as they challenge destiny and strive to break the chains that bind their hearts.

What do you do when a client threatens to stop doing business with your company because he finds out about a one-night stand you had with his daughter's friend? I'll tell you what my siblings make me do. They make me take our innocent IT Director with us to the client's largest fundraising event… as my fake girlfriend. They think this will help with my image and possibly salvage our relationship with our client. Lexi is not my usual type at all. She's shy, doesn't wear makeup, and her clothes are two sizes too big for her.

In Eldoria, where magic and nature intertwine, Fae Moonshadow, the eldest daughter of the Moonshadow family, has trained her entire life to protect her homeland. As tensions rise between the elves and the human kingdom of Astoria, Fae is torn between her duty and her desire to prove herself on the battlefield. When her father leads the elven army into battle, Fae discovers her true strength lies in protecting the heart of Eldoria. Amidst the chaos, Fae’s best friend, Feenyx, a noble dragon rider, fights valiantly alongside his dragon, Embera.

Ravenwood is a city on the brink, where ancient oaths and dark ambitions collide. For centuries, vampire lords Adrian and Emmanuel waged a brutal war for control of Ravenwood, until a blood oath forced a fragile truce between them. But peace was short-lived. When Adrian is mysteriously killed, the oath is shattered, and Emmanuel seizes the opportunity to claim his brother’s territory. Yet Adrian’s coven, now led by the fierce and loyal Luke, refuses to surrender. In the shadows of Ravenwood, a new battle ignites—a fight for survival, legacy, and the soul of the city.

In the enchanted kingdom of Glimmerwood, the Fairy Tree’s magical glow is the heart of all magic. But when the glow is stolen, Princess Becca Silverwings must embark on a perilous journey to restore it. With her dragonfly companion, Zephyr, and her clever but timid friend Marigold, Becca faces seven magical trials that will test their courage, wit, kindness, resilience, teamwork, trust, and heart. From misty forests to crystal caves, they must prove that true magic comes from within.

Nicole and her friends thought they had escaped the worst when they killed Brandon, the vampire who threatened their lives. But in the bleak aftermath of the apocalypse, they discover that some nightmares never end. As the undead rise again and danger lurks in every shadow, Nicole and her friends must fight not just for survival, but against a wrath that could destroy them all.