• #Adult #Comedy #Romance

    The Bistro La Bohème Complete Series Box Set: 7 Parisian Romantic Comedies
    Alix Nichols
    Publication date: February 25th 2026
    Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance

    Love rom-coms packed with banter, warm fuzzies, and spice?
    This complete series box set has you covered.
    7 full-length romances. One Paris café. Pure binge reading.

    1. Falling for Emma — a redemption romance
    Rising star of French soft rock Cyril is blind, talented, and broken. Graphic artist Emma lives in her sister’s shadow, hiding her love for Cyril… until the day she decides to give fate a helping hand.

    2. What If It’s Love — a second-chance romance, Dante Rossetti First Place Winner
    When the hottest man in Paris, Rob Dumont, shows interest in geeky, introverted heiress Lena, she suspects something fishy. And she’s right to.

    3. Winter’s Gift — a modern Cinderella romance
    When tech mogul Anton and elite call girl Anna cross paths over the holidays, neither can deny that what they share is special. But it threatens the principles they’ve lived by for years: love is poison, and don’t trust anyone.

    4. Under My Skin — a love triangle romance
    After three years of no contact, up-and-coming politician Mat Gerard believes he’s over his crush on sassy barmaid Jeanne Bonnet… Or is he?

    5. Amanda’s Guide to Love — an opposites-attract romance, Kindle Scout Winner
    One uptight career woman down on her luck. One free-spirited blackjack player. One wild, no-strings night that changes everything…

    6. An Autumn in Paris — a single-parent romance
    For single mom Dana, passion is a thing of the past. When she meets handsome vet Thomas, will she dare to love again?

    7. The Devil’s Own Chloe — a friends-to-lovers romance
    Patient and strong, contractor Hugo prides himself on fixing anything. But can he save his high school crush Chloe from herself?

    “Ooh-la-la! Fun and entertaining.” (USA Today Bestselling Author Ann Omasta)

    “The twists and turns will keep you hanging off the edge of your seat, and the magical setting will reel you in.” (Romantic Times)

    Follow a close-knit group of friends as they fall in love—one swoony Parisian romance at a time.

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    PRAISE FOR THE BISTRO LA BOHEME SERIES

    “Such a hoot to read you won’t want it to end.” — RT Book Reviews

    “All the hallmarks of a good romance, and a lovely Parisian setting in the form of the quirky little La Bohème cafe and its circle of patrons.” — The Midwest Book Review

    Enchanting— Kirkus Reviews

    “An exceptionally entertaining contemporary romance.” — Readers’ Favorite

    “Few authors possess the ability to make a book both somber and funny the way Alix Nichols does.” Blog Up Close and Literal

    “A touching, steamy, smile-filled swoonfest.” — Jackie D. on Goodreads


    Author Bio:

    Alix Nichols is a caffeine addict, a longtime fan of Mr. Darcy. She pens sexy romantic comedies and romantasy. At the age of six, she released her first book. It featured highly creative spelling on a dozen pages stitched together and bound in velvet paper.

    Decades later, she lives in France and still writes. Her spelling has improved (somewhat), she has become a Kindle Scout winner, USA Today bestseller, Book Riot’s Top 100 Must-Read International Romance author, and Amazon All-Star.

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  • #Adult #Comedy #Contemporary #LGBTQ+ #Romance

    How to Love a Prince
    Hayden Stone
    (Being Royal, #2)
    Publication date: June 1st 2026
    Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance

    What happens when a playboy prince must find a respectable husband to redeem himself and secure the monarchy’s future when he unexpectedly inherits the throne?

    When London-based playboy Prince Theodor learns he’s about to inherit the Danish throne, he must clean up his scandalous image by finding an appropriate husband. But his planned redemption arc to audition fake boyfriends to fake marry creates another set of problems, until a fateful trip to Corfu, Greece, leads him to Greek Prince Stefanos, of the former Greek monarchy, and challenges his guarded heart as sparks fly.

    It’s too bad they accidentally sink a yacht, which inevitably leads to more scandal, and they must start apart. However, Theodor and Stefanos can’t stop thinking of each other, leading to heated, secret encounters between Greece and England guaranteed to set the tabloids alight once their secret is revealed…

    How to Love a Prince, Book 2 in the Being Royal Series, is a light-hearted royal rom-com featuring fake dating, opposites-attract, and forbidden love.

    For fans of Red, White & Royal Blue, Boyfriend Material, and The Unlikely Heir.

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    Author Bio:

    More animal than mineral, Hayden Stone is a writer of fun queer fiction, especially with kissing. He currently lives in Victoria, Canada, and has previously lived in Vancouver, Canada and London, UK. He likes strong coffee and is owned by two cats. You can find out his latest news on Twitter or Instagram, or at his website: haydenstonebooks.com

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  • #Adult #Contemporary #Romance #Sports

    Nerdy Girl Nell
    Lindsey Gray
    (Nerdy Girl Novels, #2)
    Publication date: March 17th 2026
    Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Sports

    Nell De Lacy loves small things like leading library story time, a well-stocked bookshelf, and evenings with friends. Relearning how to date after grief was supposed to be the hardest thing.

    Enter professional wrestler Chance Robicheaux. Towering, tender, and utterly relentless about keeping her safe. The two become friends first, spending nights learning each other’s quirks. Between hospital rooms and poker nights, the two find something electric and real.

    Nell’s life suddenly fractures with a violent assault, a cache of stolen images, and a blackmailer who won’t be denied. As the threat tightens and the press draws near, Nell’s voice, literally and figuratively, fails her at the worst possible time.

    With the De Lacy family company’s December board vote approaching, Nell faces a critical challenge that threatens to upend her life. The outcome of the vote carries the risk of awarding a coveted contract to the wrong people, forcing Nell to balance family loyalty, legal danger, and a secret that could change everything.

    Nell and Chance’s is a story about rebuilding, of finding courage in therapy and friendship, and discovering there’s strength in asking for help. Nell’s fight becomes Chance’s fight, and soon they choose to fight evil together. Will justice arrive before the quiet she loves is gone forever?

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    Author Bio:

    Lindsey Gray is a writer, an over-thinker, and a chronic list-maker, but her passion for writing stories you’ll love always tops the list. Her author journey began in 2010 with the publication of her first novel, and she has spent the last decade creating worlds for readers to play in. In addition to her own work, Gray utilizes her skills formatting novels for other authors and hosts the weekly show, Gray Matters, on TMV Cafe Internet Radio. She lives and writes fueled by iced tea, her handsome hubby, and the beautiful chaos of mothering her children.

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  • #Adult #Contemporary #Romance

    Rhythm and Design
    Long Temple
    (The Rhythm and Design Series, #1)
    Publication date: May 18th 2025
    Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

    A soulful architect. A gospel-rooted musician. A love built to last.
    Rhythm and Design: A Platinum Chocolate Romance is a powerful story of purpose, passion, and divine timing.

    Claire Baldwin is used to building beauty from structure—dreaming in blueprints, raised among silver spoons and Ivy League expectations. Focused, brilliant, and untouchable, love was never part of the plan. Until one almost-mistake in her youth taught her the price of giving too much to someone who offered too little.

    Oliver Jamison Graham, the son of a revered pastor, walked away from the pulpit and into the chaos of the music industry. Between neon stages and lonely hotel rooms, he searched for something sacred—something real. Music filled his nights, but his faith kept whispering him home.

    When Claire and Oliver’s paths collide again, it isn’t just chemistry—it’s destiny. But building a life together means facing the unspoken: the pasts they’ve tucked away, the faith they’re still figuring out, and the families who’ve prayed them into purpose.

    Together, they’ll navigate ambition, intimacy, trust, and spiritual alignment in a romance steeped in grace, humor, and honest love. Can two people from different rhythms create a design strong enough to stand?

    If you love later-in-life second chances, clean-but-steamy romance, emotional depth, and characters who wrestle with faith as fiercely as they fall in love—Rhythm and Design will leave you breathless and blessed.

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    EXCERPT

    Claire adjusted the delicate strap of her silver gown, her fingers brushing the smooth satin as laughter and music drifted through the warm summer air. The garden shimmered beneath strands of soft white lights, each glow reflecting off crystal glasses and polished silver like tiny promises suspended in time.

    Tonight was meant to be simple — a celebration, a farewell, a graceful closing of one chapter before she stepped into the life she had so carefully designed.

    But life, she was learning, rarely followed clean lines.

    She felt it before she saw him — a subtle shift in the atmosphere, like the hush that falls just before the first note of a song.

    Oliver Graham stood near the stage, tall and steady, dressed in black that seemed to absorb the light around him. He carried himself with an ease that wasn’t practiced, just lived — the quiet confidence of a man who had known both applause and solitude, who understood the weight of purpose even in celebration.

    Claire’s breath caught, surprising her.

    It had been years, yet something about him felt familiar, like a melody she’d heard long ago but never fully released.

    As if sensing her gaze, Oliver turned. Their eyes met across the veranda, and the world seemed to narrow to that single moment — music fading, conversations dissolving into a distant hum.

    He didn’t smile right away. He simply looked at her, as though taking in the woman she had become, measuring something deeper than appearance.

    Then came the slow curve of a knowing smile.

    Heat crept up Claire’s neck, and she looked away, steadying herself with a sip of champagne that suddenly felt warmer than it should.

    Moments later, his voice — smooth and rich — settled beside her like velvet.

    “You’ve grown into everything they said you would,” he said softly. “Your parents couldn’t stop talking about you. Yale. Full scholarship. Future architect of the century.”

    Claire laughed lightly, surprised by the warmth in his tone. “They said all that?”

    “They should’ve said more,” he replied. “Yale’s lucky to have you.”

    Something in her chest softened — a quiet recognition she hadn’t expected, like a door opening somewhere deep within her carefully guarded heart.

    The music shifted, laughter swelling around them, but Claire felt as though she were standing inside a pocket of stillness.

    “And you?” she asked. “Still changing the world one song at a time?”

    Oliver smiled, a hint of humility softening his features. “Trying to. Mostly just trying to stay honest.”

    Honest. The word lingered between them like a promise neither had spoken aloud.

    When Oliver later stepped onto the stage, the crowd quieted instinctively, drawn to the calm gravity he carried. He adjusted the microphone, glanced toward Claire, and said, “I wrote this for tonight. It’s called Beyond the Horizon.”

    The first notes drifted into the night like a prayer — tender guitar, soft percussion, a melody that seemed to breathe with its own quiet life.

    Claire stood still as the lyrics wrapped around her, each word reflecting pieces of her journey — the late nights bent over drafting tables, the silent prayers whispered into the dark when doubt tried to settle in, the relentless pull toward something greater than comfort.

    The road is wide, but your steps are sure, drawn to purpose, built to endure…

    Her fingers tightened slightly around her glass as emotion rose unexpectedly, catching in her throat. She had spent so many years building strength, focusing forward, refusing distraction — yet here she was, undone by a song that seemed to see her more clearly than she saw herself.

    Oliver’s voice carried warmth and depth, every note grounded in sincerity. When their eyes met mid-song, something unspoken passed between them — not a spark, but a steady flame, quiet and certain.

    By the final note, silence lingered for a breath before applause rose like a wave across the garden. Claire barely heard it. Her hand rested lightly against her chest, as if holding something fragile and new.

    Later, when the music shifted into a softer groove and guests drifted toward the dance floor, Oliver found her again near the edge of the veranda.

    “You okay?” he asked gently.

    Claire nodded, a small smile touching her lips. “I am now.”

    They stood close, not touching, yet aware of each other in a way that felt both new and strangely familiar.

    “I’m heading to New Haven tomorrow,” she said quietly. “Three weeks early. I want time to settle in… start fresh.”

    Oliver’s expression softened, admiration flickering in his eyes. “That sounds exactly like you. Always building the next chapter before anyone else even sees the blueprint.”

    She laughed softly. “You expected anything less?”

    “Not a chance,” he said. “You’re building your future with intention. That’s rare.”

    The music swelled around them, couples swaying beneath the lights, laughter rising into the warm night air.

    For a moment, neither spoke. The silence wasn’t awkward — it felt full, like a pause meant to be savored.

    “Don’t disappear on me,” Oliver said finally, a hint of playfulness in his tone.

    Claire raised an eyebrow. “I’m going to Yale, not Mars.”

    He laughed, then handed her his phone. “Still. Just in case I feel like sending musical inspiration.”

    She entered her number, her fingers brushing his briefly, a small spark of awareness passing between them.

    As he stepped back into the crowd, Claire watched him go, the night humming with possibility.

    For the first time since she began mapping out her future, she allowed herself to consider that maybe life wasn’t only about structure and certainty.

    Maybe it was also about rhythm.

    About unexpected harmonies.

    About moments that couldn’t be planned — only felt.

    And as she looked up at the stars scattered across the velvet sky, Claire felt something shift quietly inside her.

    The future she was building suddenly felt wider.

    Not just a design.

    But a song.


    Author Bio:

    LongTemple is a contemporary Black romance author and visual storyteller whose work is rooted in emotional truth, spiritual reflection, and the resilience of love shaped by lived experience. Her stories explore pain, struggle, faith, healing, and the quiet triumph of choosing connection again—especially later in life, when love carries history and meaning.

    Born and raised on New York City’s vibrant Lower East Side, LongTemple writes with a voice shaped by culture, memory, and survival. Her storytelling carries a musical cadence—sometimes aching, sometimes soaring—always grounded in honesty and soul. She centers grown, layered characters who confront grief, betrayal, forgiveness, and hope, and who discover that love, when chosen with intention, can still be transformative.

    She is the creator of the Platinum Chocolate Romance Universe, a body of interconnected contemporary romance and women’s fiction that celebrates mature Black love and second chances. Each novel is paired with a companion adult-themed line art coloring book, offering readers a reflective, immersive experience that extends the story beyond the page and invites creative engagement alongside emotional connection.

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  • #Adult #Romance #ScienceFiction

    Flight
    L Theodoora
    Publication date: November 14th 2013
    Genres: Adult, Romance, Science Fiction

    Piper Madden used to be an Ace Harpy Hunter, but after the death of her brother, she’ll do anything to leave that life behind. She flees to the fringe underground zone called the Rift to live out her exile on her own terms.

    But the authoritarian Elder Corporation isn’t about to let one of their best assets slip through the cracks. Piper is drawn back into the fray on a contract basis to combat a rising Harpy insurgence. As she struggles through her grief, she’s caught between her old life in Central and her new, confusing existence in the Rift.

    With the president of Elder Corp asking Piper to spy on his sister, navigating the surprisingly passive strategies of the Rift, and a strange friendship with the mysterious Asher, Piper’s days are filled with more questions than answers.

    Then, a chance encounter leaves Piper privy to a dangerous resistance plot, and as she and Asher team up in an effort to unravel the truth, the secrets they uncover beneath the ancient walls of the dead city will spark their world into a grand-scale war.

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    EXCERPT

    It burns.

    Wisps of smoke fill my mouth as I struggle to inhale, grasping the edges of my lungs until I let out a violent cough. I grope around the charred floor, unable to see, until my fingers brush his warm skin. Asher.

    I force my eyes open, the thick smoke clouding them with hot tears. Asher lies beside me, sprawled across the crackling wooden floor. His eyes are dark, as though they’re filled with liquid black ink. He pulses, his jaw clenching as ebony wings slowly, painfully, rupture from his back, tearing through his skin. I reach my hand to grip his arm, avoiding the scattered debris.

    “Ash?”

    The flames lick up the walls around us to quell their hunger. Asher flinches when he sees me, slowly backing away as though I’m a stranger. Shit. The drugs have started working, which means I’m going to forget him, too. I wipe thick sweat from my face, crawling toward him and clutching his shirt tightly. If he moves, I’ll move with him. It’s dangerous, but I can’t let him go.

    Not yet.

    “Asher! It’s me!” I shout. “It’s Piper. Please. You know me.” I ignore the threat of his razor-sharp talons and wrap my arms around his wiry body. His scent, a mix of crisp cedar and musk, lets me cling to previous moments of us: his hands on my body, his lips caressing mine, staring at the stars and talking about the universe, our bodies flying high above ground. Moments I can’t forget.

    “Please,” I whisper fiercely, “please remember me.” His body trembles, but he fights through it, stopping himself from tossing me aside. Just for a moment, his eyes fade back to their natural light blue, and he grabs my shirt forcefully. He buries his face into my neck like he’s breathing me in for the last time, and we cling to each other as the beams of the building crackle and come apart, sending showers of sparks raining around us.

    “Piper,” he whispers. He pushes me back to arm’s length, grunting as he struggles to stay with me. Something stronger, something darker is trying to pull him under, and there’s only so long until he falls into its depths. It won’t be long now.

    “Yes?” I reply, gripping his arms so tight I might leave bruises. I can’t lose him here. I won’t accept that this is the end. I look into his eyes, searching for a sign that he’s still my Asher.

    That he’s not just some monster.

    “I’ll find you again when this is all over,” he says, tracing his fingers over my temples.

    “But how? You won’t recognize me, and I won’t recognize you. We’ll be strangers,” I murmur.

    His eyes flash with an angry determination. “I would know you, Piper Madden, anywhere, any time of my life. They can try to force you away from me, but I’m not done fighting back. For the first time in my life, I’m actually fighting for something. I will find you,” he says.

    We’re rocked backward as the wall explodes from pressure. He holds me tightly to keep me balanced, using his wings for leverage. Gunshots ring out in the distance, and I know it’s only a matter of time before they infiltrate and retrieve us. People I should have been able to trust. It hurts now knowing I never could.

    Finally, I can feel the siren’s song of the drug pulling me into its shallow haze. Warmth floods my body as my memories are dragged just out of reach. I try to cling to them, but they drift away like petals in the wind. Asher grunts and rolls away from me, grasping his head with his hands, and his wings begin to tremble.

    I look around, my head on a swivel as I struggle to stay present. How did we get here?

    The moments leading up to this one drop like they’re falling down a staircase one by one.

    “Asher!” I shout again, trying to bring him back to me for a little while longer. He pants heavily, willing himself to stand and remain conscious. I want to keep fighting, but I can feel my strength fading. The futility of it all wraps itself around my bones, leeching all hope. This is it.

    “Promise me you’ll find me,” I whisper into Asher’s chest. Even though he’s in agony, he strokes my hair, rubs his thumb along my cheek, presses his lips against my neck.

    “I promise,” he whispers, over and over, like a mantra. “I promise, I promise, I promise.”


    Author Bio:

    Theo is an author, screenwriter, and game designer from Northern Ontario.

    She writes achingly romantic stories about complicated characters, often pulling from dark or strange places.

    She has a passion for the ritual of writing, and for helping others achieve their writing goals through process and StoryCraft.

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  • #Adult #Fantasy #Romance

    Burn Her They Said
    Cherish Wright
    (The Anomalies of Ampara Deicra, #1)
    Publication date: June 26th 2026
    Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance

    What would you endure for those you love?

    Imperial Grand Witch Tasch was born with emotional influencing magic stronger and stranger than any other witch—an Anomaly the Emperor requires to manage his temper and that of those he interacts with under threat of harm to those she cares the most. He assigns five sorcerers–all Anomalies–each the strongest in their magical form. After years of enduring the hardship of serving the Emperor, they form an alliance intending to free every citizen.

    One sorcerer changes everything.

    Until a sorcerer named Varic is found to have magic surpassing Tasch’s Lead Guard, to which the Emperor sends him to serve in the Imperial Army, diverting from his claim to have assigned only the strongest sorcerers in the Continent to Tasch’s detail no longer being accurate.

    Varic is made to strengthen his magic until even he cannot contain it, resulting in the worst magical catastrophe in history. Wielding power the Emperor covets, he sends Tasch to rehabilitate him with the false belief her magic alone can make him want to live. Tasch soon discovers Varic is another survivor of the same corrupt system and they forge a strong bond, free from the Emperor’s prying eyes for once in her life. In the months Varic requires for healing, they fall in love—a love so forbidden, the consequences are too dire to mention.

    Oppression forms unbreakable bonds.

    Increased attacks on the Imperial Palace require drastic measures, prompting the Emperor to assign Varic over Tasch’s detail. The problem being now that bordering lands are escalating their efforts to reclaim necessary resources the Emperor hoards, Varic’s presence makes it impossible for he and Tasch to hide their feelings for one another, as well as the signs her magic is fading drastically. And with no heir apparent due to the Emperor’s belief he will discover the answer to immortality, they need to be more careful than ever.

    In an Empire where Dragons are revered like Gods, one power-hungry tyrant rules it all, while Tasch and her Guards .

    Dragonfall meets A Discovery of Witches in this dark fantasy forbidden romance between Imperial Grand Witch Tasch whose magic is fading, and Varic, the sorcerer she saved years earlier who will stop at nothing to return the favor. Family, power, and Empire collide in the first of this series as everything Tasch has ever known begins to change. Will they find a way to save her without major consequence to the citizens, or will her magic fade entirely?


    Author Bio:

    Writer of Dark Romantic Gothic Fantasy with character driven stories with MC’s in their 30’s

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  • #Adult #Contemporary #Romance #Suspense

    Ares
    Sybil Bartel
    (Paragon Operations, #4)
    Publication date: September 17th 2026
    Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense

    Mercenary.

    Dominant.

    Sine Pari.

    The first rule of Delta Force was don’t talk about Delta Force.
    The second rule I wasn’t at liberty to discuss.

    Serving with the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta was an honor. CAG was my home, and I protected my brothers…. Until I didn’t.

    Staring at the terrorist through my scope, I had her in my sights.
    Black hair, hazel eyes, bruises all over her face.
    I knew what I had to do.

    But I didn’t do it.

    I broke the second rule.

    ARES is the third standalone book in the heart-pounding Paragon Operations Series by USA Today bestselling author, Sybil Bartel! If you’re ready to step into a whole new world of romantic suspense, come meet Ares and the darkly dominant Tier One Operators at Paragon Operations who will make your e-reader combust!

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    Author Bio:

    Sybil Bartel is a USA Today Bestselling author of unapologetic alpha heroes. Whether you’re reading her deliciously dominant alpha bodyguards, her page-turning romantic suspense, or her heart-stopping military romance, all of her books have sexy-as-sin alpha heroes!

    Sybil lives in South Florida and she is forever Oliver’s mom.

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  • #Adult #Fantasy #Romance

    Undying
    Christy Healy
    Publication date: June 9th 2026
    Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance

    Rory Ó Conchúir has always known that she was destined for war. Her deadly gifts, the unwanted inheritance of her ancestor, the Mórrígan, can only be wielded as a weapon of destruction and doom. For years, she would not allow herself to be used as such, instead choosing to live far across the sea, refusing to regret what she has left behind in order to do so…until the fateful day that she learns of the price she has paid for her peace.

    Niall Ó Flannagáin, the young king of Connacht, was never meant for war — that has always been his half-sister, Rory’s, role. But now he finds himself threatened with a foreign invasion and the ruination of the realm, without her aid. In desperation, he turns to a powerful enemy as an ally, his only hope to unite the provinces against the foreign armies gathering even now to destroy the land he has sworn to protect.

    Locke MacMurchada, the son of the most hated traitor in all of Éire, owes a debt that he knows he can never pay. But when the opportunity to propose a political marriage with the murderous Rory Ó Conchúir arises, he seizes the chance to protect what is left of both his people, as well as the legacy which his father ripped to shreds…so long as she doesn’t kill him first.

    When the fateful day of doom at last arrives, the fates of all three royals – the cursed princess, the young king, and the traitor prince – become inextricably woven together, forcing them to face new threats and old enemies, hoping to forge a stronger Éire from the ashes of the old.


    Content Warnings:
    Frequent depictions of war & battle scenes
    Graphic descriptions of torture & death
    Loss of a family member
    Discussions of grief & self-hatred
    On-page death of major character

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    Author Bio:

    Christy Healy has been a book nerd ever since she was a little girl hiding under the covers with a flashlight and a dog-eared copy of Anne of Green Gables. She started writing soon after, and the obsession only grew. Now Christy weaves stories of her own into the myths and tales of the Celtic, Indo-European, and Greco-Roman worlds that she has loved for so long. When not lost in her fantasy worlds, she lives in North Carolina with her children, her dog, and her husband.

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  • #Adult #Contemporary #Romance #suspense

    Helios
    Sybil Bartel
    Publication date: April 17th 2026
    Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense

    Ranger.

    Sniper.

    Stepbrother.

    Yeah, you heard that right. Stepbrother. With a stepsister who made me forget the one damn thing I’d spent my entire life aspiring to be.

    One step ahead.

    I’d been selected from the Army Special Operations Command’s 75th Ranger Regiment for Delta Force. The unit was my home. Taking down terrorists was my specialty. I took a few hits, but I was always one step ahead… until they took her.

    Now I had a new mission, and trust me, no one was walking out alive except for me and her.

    HELIOS is the second standalone book in the thrilling Paragon Operations series by USA Today bestselling author, Sybil Bartel! If you’re ready to step into a whole new world of romantic suspense, come meet Helios and the darkly dominant Tier One Operatives at Paragon Operations who will make your e-reader combust!

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    Author Bio:

    Sybil Bartel is a USA Today Bestselling author of unapologetic alpha heroes. Whether you’re reading her deliciously dominant alpha bodyguards, her page-turning romantic suspense, or her heart-stopping military romance, all of her books have sexy-as-sin alpha heroes!

    Sybil lives in South Florida and she is forever Oliver’s mom.

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  • The Real Ones
    J. Rose Black
    (Chasing Victory)
    Publication date: February 12th 2026
    Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Sports

    Second chances don’t usually come wrapped in shoulder pads on Valentine’s Day…

    Ten months ago, All-American shortstop Briella Reddington fell hard for grumpy, battle-scarred quarterback Maddox “Mick” McBride.

    And then he walked away—right when she was finally ready to let him in.

    Now Ella’s done being vulnerable, done being blindsided, and definitely done with emotionally unavailable athletes. But losing a bet lands her at a Valentine’s charity flag-football event…face-to-face with the man who broke her heart.

    Maddox never stopped wanting Ella—but teammates loyal to her golden-boy ex, a rival gunning for his spot, and a coach who made Ella the price of peace forced his hand. Choosing her once cost him everything. His season tanked, his starting job is on the line, and seeing Ella again is the one hit he isn’t prepared to take.

    When a chaotic Valentine’s “cupid” pushes them together, sparks ignite, truths surface, and Maddox realizes he’s been fighting the wrong battles all year.

    This time, he’s not walking away.

    He’s fighting for the girl who was always worth the risk.

    READ THIS IF YOU LIKE…

    Grumpy/protective hero
    Sunshine-with-boundaries heroine
    Second-chance romance
    College sports + rival athletes
    Forced proximity
    Emotional scars & healing arcs
    Charity-event chaos
    A hero who finally fights for his girl

    TW: mild hazing, alcohol abuse, domestic abuse; mentions of combat scars.

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    Author Bio:

    J. Rose Black weaves stories about redemption and the transformational power of love – with a few side-helpings of snark. Now an award-winning and Amazon Top 300 chart-topping author, Rose writes about broody alpha males and plucky, no-nonsense women ready to fight for what they believe in. Her novels have been praised for their realistic mental health representations, with narratives offering a unique balance of romance, humor and tougher, real-world issues.

    When Rose isn’t deeply immersed in her latest manuscript, she’s working in cyber security and thwarting the next generation of internet bad guys. Out of the office, she’s #Shipping with friends over her favorite, swoon-worthy couples, heading to the gym to battle the great evil that is Unmovable Baby Weight, or complaining about her husband’s addiction to 3D printing. Also: nagging her children to eat something other than cheese.

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    Cover image of the book 'The Real Ones' by J Rose Black, featuring a football player and a softball player in a romantic pose on a sports field. Elements highlight themes of second chance romance, college life, emotional scars, and forced proximity.