Books
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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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?
Astral Rise of the Wolves
Alexandra Lang
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Trigger Warnings
graphic violence, sexual content, highly suggestive language for sexual abuse and other sensitive topics. Please take caution and consider your own personal mental health before making the decision to read this story.
Amethyst is in college and thought her biggest challenge in life would be graduating. Amy gets news of a long lost family member and with her best friend, they make a road trip to go get answers. Soon Amy and Charlotte find themselves thrust into a world of magic, and Amy discovers she is a witch. Amy has her awakening and accepts her magic becoming the most powerful witch in history. With this power comes some serious challenges but she’s ready to face it as long as she has her bestie.
The Menagerie
Ariadne Pautina
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Abortion; abuse / abusive relationship; bestiality; dubious consent; drug use; incest; infidelity; manipulation; murder; nightmares; physical abuse / assault; rape; sex / sexual abuse / sexual assault; spiders / suicidal ideation; torture; violence
From the opening short story to the final poem, The Menagerie combines varied themes and genres which explore darker experiences with an empowering message of hope. This anthology is a cohesive combination of 55 tales delivering strength.
No matter how hollow you may feel inside. This is a series of creative interpretations of how survival can be brutal, can be beautiful, and can lead you to the brink of destruction before escape is found.
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
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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.
The Con
Rachel Rosato
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Mild violence, kidnapping, emotionally abusive relationships, substance abuse, severe depression, explicit language
Elsie and her friends are looking forward to letting loose at WyvernFest, a popular cosplay convention. After leaving a toxic relationship, Elsie is eager to have fun and feel like her old self again, but the group’s plans take an unexpected turn when the headlining celebrity guest — Elsie’s idol, Tamara Jenkins — fails to show up to her events. Unsure of whom they can trust, the group must work together to unravel the truth and bring Tamara home safely before it’s too late.
Barely Out Of Training-Back to the Races
Cara Biceffi
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
A sequel to Barely Out Of Training
Paige finds herself back in the world she tried to escape. Without her memory, she’s meeting the love of her life again, someone who might not be who she thinks he is. Paige believes that she’s diving back into her life with a fresh start, little does she know that her past will hunt her down. Dive into a dystopian world with two competing military agencies, organizing the underground scene of fighting, racing, and auto-theft.
Barely Out of Training
Cara Biceffi
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Damien, Mia, Paige. Three intertwined stories, pulled into a world of car races, fighting, secrets, friends, enemies and lovers. The story starts with Damien flying into a new country, barely knowing the language. His stepsister Mia is already connected with the underground world of car racing when Damien steps into the picture.
Paige, is the one that really draws you in with her interesting past life of surviving through traumas shaping her into the chaotic person she is throughout this book.
The Broken Wife
Kay Elem
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Trigger Warnings
Death of a family member, Adultery, Physical/Emotional Abuse, Childbirth(loss), Sexually Explicit Scenes, Gun/Drug Violence (brief mention)
Aileen remains haunted by the memory of her husband’s tragic death when years later a clue emerges, reigniting her trauma and plunging her into a dangerous path of secrets and lies.
Cooper is used to solving mysteries but never expects to become entangled in Aileen’s case. Neither can deny their growing attraction as they work together to uncover the truth. As secrets are revealed, both must tread carefully, for the answers they seek could destroy everything.
Hidden Agenda – The Hidden Series Book 2
Ria Alice and Jessica May
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Trigger Warnings
This story contains explicit sexual content, profanity and topics that some readers may find sensitive including: sexual harassment and mild violence
Verity Sloan lands her dream role in the film Accidentally in Love but unfortunately it is not the fairytale she anticipated, acting alongside Hollywood’s hottest bad boy: Axel Ford, tensions run high between their on-screen chemistry and off-screen animosity.
When Axel offers Verity a surprising proposal the pair are thrown into each other’s personal lives and chaos ensues. Will their fiery dynamic destroy the set or fuel the burning desire flourishing beneath the hatred?
Hidden Gem – The Hidden Series Book 1
Ria Alice and Jessica May
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Trigger Warnings
This story contains explicit sexual content, profanity and topics that some readers may find sensitive including: death of a parent (mentioned), mention of cancer and mild violence.
Lilah Hart’s life is turned upside down when she’s made redundant thanks to her childhood nemesis Zane Moreno: a gorgeous Colombian billionaire and her brother’s best friend. When Zane hires Lilah as his PA, they clash over every decision but find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other in a whirlwind of fiery banter, steamy encounters and hidden moments. Will Zane be able to prove he’s not the boy from her childhood or will Lilah’s negative memory of him be proven right?
UNSEEN
PAM D.
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Kris made the ultimate sacrifice—giving up Lisa, the love of her life, for her brother. But years later, as Lisa remains just out of reach, Kris is haunted by the choice she can’t undo. No matter how hard she tries to move on, Lisa is the one person she can never forget. *Unseen* is a heart-wrenching sapphic novel about love, longing, and the devastating cost of doing what’s right.
Sunkissed
A.E. Fox
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Trigger Warnings
Self harm, domestic violence, terminal illness, hospitalization, ableism and sexual assault
Valor can’t make a good decision to save his life. Liam can’t save his life no matter the decision he makes. With a new hunter in town, a councilman dead, and their mass of intricately woven lies coming unraveled, the pair flees the country to avoid their past. Though, with Liam terminally ill and Valor still chained to Hell, it’s their future that may prove to be the most difficult to escape. At the end of it all, there can only be a goodbye.
Silence
A.E. Fox
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Trigger Warnings
Self harm, domestic violence, terminal illness, hospitalization, ableism and sexual assault
Bozzrah Apostolou was nothing more than a dog in Oserov’s slaughter circus. A pet. Beaten, starved and chained, he looked out from his cage with an acceptance from knowing little else. But even the most well-trained animals have their limits. Bozzrah finds his when Iskra Ozerov commands him to put out the only light in his personal dark. Having bitten his master, he must escape a sadistic fallen angel, avoid instigating a war, and save a woman who may prove more dangerous than all of it combined.
Terminal Hitman: It’s Never Too Late For Revenge
Jeff Bonilla
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Trigger Warnings
graphic kill scene
At his high school reunion, Tom Hitsman confronts the bullies who tormented him decades ago. With a terminal diagnosis and suspicions of their criminal ties, he sets out for revenge. But when he uncovers their involvement in a sex trafficking ring, Tom finds a cause bigger than himself—and a chance to do something that truly matters. Ingenious plans (and a Barry Manilow song) set the stage in Terminal Hitman: Never Too Late for Revenge
Shroud of Deceit
Matthew Castle
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Mature Themes, Violence, Sensuality and Sexual Themes
Detective Jack Wilkes is on the case, but the question remains: will he apprehend the killer before his own demons overtake him? He’s prepared to do whatever it takes to protect his loved ones, but can he rescue himself? Facing the Shroud of Deceit, his capture by the mob, and a killer threatening to bring New York to its knees, can Jack solve the case in time?
Corsair and the Sky Pirates
Mark Piggott
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Trigger Warnings
n/a
What if Jules Verne and Nikola Tesla met? What would the world be like out of that collaboration? Witness the birth of a new industrial revolution and an age of sky pirates as the war between Tesla and Thomas Edison takes to the skies. From the English Channel to the sands of Egypt, the skyline of New York City to the American Southwest, Corsair and his band of sky pirates travel the globe to track down a mysterious meteorite that could change the world.
The Distance Between Us: A Hidden-Identity Romance
Anne Trowbridge
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Trigger Warnings
This book includes mentions of abuse against a child.
Lily’s a bubbly burst of sunshine who’s stuck in every guy’s friendzone, but Max is stuck in a prison of anxiety born from childhood trauma and a debilitating stutter. When fate presents him with a way to get to know Lily on his own terms, Max is terrified…and thrilled. But how can they bridge the distance between them if she doesn’t know who he is?
The Maddie Chronicles: Books 1-3
Hannah R. Goodman
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Trigger Warnings
Mental health, homophobia, addiction
The Maddie Chronicles follows self-help book junky Maddie Hickman on her quest for self-understanding as she makes her way through high school. Unfortunately, her alcoholic sister and Bad Boy ex-boyfriend hijack the journey and break her heart. As she tries to put the pieces back together, she finds herself facing a terrible tragedy, torn friendships, and family secrets. Through it all, her Bubbie’s words of wisdom and her trusted journal prove to be all the self-help she really needs.
Till It Stops Beating
Hannah R. Goodman
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Trigger Warnings
Cancer, mental health issues, addiction issues
Seventeen-year-old Maddie Hickman has always coped with anxiety by immersing herself into the latest self-help book. Then her grandmother is diagnosed with cancer, and she spirals so far downward that she almost risks losing everything she holds dear. The ever-mounting stress leads to an unexpected road trip where she is forced to listen to her wildly beating heart. It is only in the back of a convertible with pop music blasting, that she discovers what she needs in order to really live.
The Keeper-Book 2 of Odeum Series
E.A. Logan
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Trigger Warnings
Detailed descriptions of graphic subjects, depictions of violence and abuse, gore, sexism, and other sensitive themes that may be disturbing to readers. The author, E.A. Logan, does not condone or endorse the above subjects or behaviors
Anna wakes up not knowing who she is or why she is sitting in the dark, with a man she doesn’t recognize. Her memories begin to unravel and she realizes she is in a new world. She questions herself to learn about who she is and what her purpose is in this new existence. She is guided by Gerard, or The Keeper. He struggles to balance an investigation while trying to help Anna adjust to her new life. They must navigate through the toxic politics in their world to resolve the case and stay alive.
Crossing of Eurydice-Book 3 of Odeum Series
E.A. Logan
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Trigger Warnings
Detailed descriptions of graphic subjects, depictions of violence and abuse, gore, sexism, and other sensitive themes that may be disturbing to readers. The author, E.A. Logan, does not condone or endorse the above subjects or behaviors.
Roslyn is a hot-headed business analyst who has been suspended from her work due to a disagreement with a client. When her husband comes home, he suggests that they relax and enjoy some pizza and video games. He leaves to retrieve the pizza, but he never comes home. The police arrive at Roslyn’s door and inform her that Mitchell has died in a car accident. Something seems off to Roslyn about the officer and his story. Roslyn embarks on an investigation to discover what really happened to Mitchell