Romance

The Forgotten Oath
Samantha Hickey
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Naomi is looking to escape a bad situation at home and decides to run away to the old family home in a little village in France. There, she finds more than just the family secret why they had abandoned it. Now she must help free her new friends from the curse that prevents them from leaving the old house before her father and the fiance she didn’t want come looking to bring her home.

Shadow’s Light
Sylvie Helstaff
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Trigger Warnings
adult content, explicit sexual situations, stalking, discussion of past domestic violence, description of panic attacks/ptsd, and violence
Ghosts and creatures never scared Zori, not when she’s seen what monsters humans can be. So when she bought a house with a reputation more haunted than her nightmares, she wasn’t worried about who or what came with it. When the strange new human moved into his house, the Shadow wanted her gone, the same as all the rest. But when he sees how haunted she already is, he can’t but want to know why. Two very unlikely housemates who just might hold the keys to setting each other free.

The Billionaire’s Curvy Match
Sonia Rompoti
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Grace Mitchell never expected to fall for the billionaire single dad she was sent to investigate. Ethan Reed has spent years protecting his heart, but Grace shakes his world in ways he never saw coming. When secrets come to light, love is put to the ultimate test. Will their passion survive the truth, or will their Valentine’s match be over before it begins?

The Queen Rises
Kristen Cipriano
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Trigger Warnings
violence, hand-to-hand combat, drowning, death, suicide, elements of war and battle, attempted rape, graphic language, alcohol use, sexual activities
In a dystopian Elven Kingdom where by law females can no longer have magic, Fiana gets caught doing something illegal by the worst male she can imagine. It’s a high stakes game of cat and mouse that leads to several unexpected consequences: life or death, betrayal and romance, and getting tangled in a web of secrets that makes it difficult to know who to trust. But the secrets aren’t all bad… in fact there may be potential to overthrow the King and restore magic back to the female elves.

Mr. Darcy’s Complex Courtship
Kelly Miller
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Would Mr. Darcy sacrifice his legacy for love?
Following a heartfelt and enlightening discussion with Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth judges him anew. In time, her regard for him improves. But Darcy’s aunt Lady Catherine maintains she has the means to take Pemberley away from Darcy. Could this outrageous assertion be true?
In this Regency variation of Pride & Prejudice, shocking developments and unforeseen obstacles combine to drive Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy apart. Will they overcome these impediments?

Blaze of Glory
Blye Donovan
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Trigger Warnings
This book contains profanity and on-page intimate scenes. There is also mention of and talking about toxic relationships. Last disclaimer: (clears throat) No animals were harmed in the making of this book . . . even those sporting antlers.
Fighting raging wildfires? No problem. Fighting for Braylin’s heart? Scarier than a burnover.
As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Braylin knows how to hold her own. But when a daring rescue puts her in the path of hotshot firefighter Noah “Blaze” Layne, she may have met her match. Sparks fly between the two, then an accident leaves them stranded and fighting for their lives. Can Blaze convince Braylin to trust him? Or will forces outside their control change everything?

The Siren’s Storm-The Burkes Series Book 2
Alexandra Burnett
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Trigger Warnings
Level 3-4 spice during romantic scenes
Continuing the Burkes series, a confident and empowered attorney is reluctantly bound to the brooding and stoic ex-Marine when a series of near fatal accidents befall her. To discover the culprit behind the attempts on her life, the unlikely pair must work together. Tempers and passion ignite, and despite their denial, it seems opposites do attract. With danger lurking in the shadows, which will prove more costly, confronting the killer or their feelings for each other?

The Harvester-The Burkes Series Book 1
Alexandra Burnett
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Trigger Warnings
spice, kidnapping, off-screen murder
In this thriller, Burnett captures us with a story about a young cafe owner who finds herself at the heart of a murder investigation and bound to the sexy homicide detective in charge of the case, neither of which she’d care to be. However, her cooperation is paramount to solving the crimes and putting an end to the killer’s reign of terror, regardless of the greatest danger–losing her heart. Who will be the one to steal it, the charming and seductive detective… or the Harvester?

Veins of Sapphire, Hearts of Steel
A.K. Neane
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Trigger Warnings
Explicit content includes: sex, sexual assault, gore, violence, self-harm, descriptions of mental health symptoms, and death. For a detailed list, check the book insert or visit the website.
In a world divided by power and magic, two princesses—one arranged alliance—are bound by fate and a love that could change everything.

Vale Born
Lorin Petrazilka
Category
Trigger Warnings
moderate On the Page spice and foul language
Desperate to find her missing best friend Josie, Lily’s hope is renewed when she picks up Josie’s trail in a mystical world. A chance meeting with a charming Fae turns into a fight for survival, as Lily becomes embroiled in a deadly conflict between warring Fae factions. She makes a deal with a lethally attractive male, navigating treacherous enemies as she endeavors to track down her friend. Lily must overcome her trauma and embrace her destiny as Vale Born to survive the dangers of Alternis.
