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📖 The Vanguard Vow: Book 1 The mission was simple: Fake the relationship. Don’t break the brotherhood. Navy SEAL Jaxson Westmore is one "intervention" away from being grounded by his Commanding Officer. To prove he’s settled, stable, and ready for a career-defining promotion, he needs a date to the prestigious Navy Gala. He needs someone dependable. He needs someone who knows his secrets. He needs Maya—the one woman he’s spent ten years trying to ignore. Maya Calloway is losing the only home she’s ever known. Her gym, The Forge, is her sanctuary, and if she doesn’t win the ...

From the glittering ballrooms of a royal palace to the quiet countryside of a life in exile, a king finds himself at a crossroads. Edward has just inherited the most powerful throne in the world, but he finds himself suffocated by the expectations of duty and tradition. Then he meets Wallis, a witty and independent American socialite who sees him for who he is—a man, not a monarch. As their secret romance blossoms, Edward is faced with an impossible choice: his country or the woman he loves. Their affair becomes the scandal of the century, leading to a historic act of abdication that ...

Water is worth more than gold in Wyoming—and he’s not sharing a drop with the sheep farmer next door. Roarke Sterling manages his cattle ranch the way his father did: with grit, gunpowder, and an unwavering hatred for sheep. When a severe drought threatens to turn his legacy into dust, the last thing he needs is a new neighbor. Especially not an Eastern widow who thinks she can tame the frontier with books, charts, and a flock of "woolies" that will ruin what little grazing land is left. Adair Thorne didn’t come West to make friends; she came to disappear. Running from a controlling ...

Selina Jordan has given up on dating. She's a pragmatic, career-focused woman with a five-year plan for everything, and a serious relationship just isn't on the list. But when her meddling sister, Lisa, blackmails her into a blind date, Selina reluctantly agrees, already plotting her escape. Jackson Cox has also been roped into this blind date by his overprotective brother, Scott. A free-spirited rock climber, Jackson's life is about spontaneity, not stuffy dinners with strangers. He has his own plan for an early exit. What neither of them planned for was the conversation that flowed as ...

Divorced mother Sarah Burton and her teenage son, Neil, are looking for a fresh start. But their new life is quickly complicated by their next-door neighbors: widowed father Chuck Woods and his rebellious daughter, Jennie. Sarah’s strict, rule-based parenting clashes head-on with Chuck’s guilt-driven permissiveness. When a disastrous party forces them to co-parent their blended, four-person "family," they must find a way to navigate their conflicting styles. Their forced co-parenting leads to hilarious mishaps and a surprising connection as they discover that the best families are the ...

Sergeant Mateo Cruz walked away from the Navy SEALs, not with a medal, but with a severe TBI and guilt that haunts his every move. Now, he lives in isolation, running a specialized K-9 facility where his only loyal companions are the traumatized dogs he trains. Mateo believes his life of purpose is over. Then comes Dr. Dahlia “Dali” Brooks, a determined veterinarian whose relentless optimism is a direct challenge to his cynical, solitary existence. She needs his facility for her rescue work; he needs her skill to treat his most difficult case—a deeply traumatized dog named Ghost. ...

Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is a disaster that keeps happening on repeat. Chloe Winters lives for the aesthetic. As an up-and-coming lifestyle influencer, she has one goal: secure the massive L’Amour Chocolate campaign by posting the ultimate Valentine’s Day reveal. She has the dress, the reservations at the city’s hottest restaurant, and the handsome (if slightly rustic) boyfriend, Liam. It’s going to be perfect. Until it isn’t. In a span of two hours, Chloe spills wine on her couture, Liam breaks up with her because he “can’t date a phone screen,” and a flambé ...

A town's past. A love's foundation. A future to rebuild. Zachariah Skully, a big-city architect, returns to his sleepy hometown a broken man, his career shattered by a deceitful contractor. His only goal: settle his grandmother’s estate and disappear. But his plans are derailed the moment he steps into "The Daily Grind" and locks eyes with Donatella Redmond—his high school nemesis, now the vibrant heart of the town, and its formidable Council Chair. Their bitter past, steeped in teenage rivalry and a tragic misunderstanding, explodes anew. Yet, they're forced into an uneasy alliance ...

The battle for the grimoire was just the beginning. Now, Rowan Thorne is learning to wield her burgeoning witch powers, navigating a life irrevocably entwined with the supernatural, and deepening her passionate bond with the vampire Dorian Blackwood. But the uneasy peace is shattered by unsettling visions of a second, powerful artifact: an ancient scepter Marius Volkov desperately seeks to complete his cataclysmic plan. As Rowan's visions intensify and Marius's shadow looms larger, she and Dorian embark on a desperate hunt. Their quest leads them to forgotten lore, dangerous secrets, and a ...

In the opulent halls of the Mughal court, love is a luxury and power a cage. But for a young desert nomad, it is the key to a love that will defy history. When a young woman named Arjumand enters the ruthless world of the royal harem, she is an outsider with nothing but a kind heart. Yet, it is this very kindness that captures the attention of Shah Jahan, the future Emperor of India. He is a man of power and ambition, but in Arjumand, he finds not just a wife, but a confidante and a soulmate. Their love story, born in the midst of political intrigue and courtly betrayal, is a beacon of hope...

Aeridor is a tomb, a city trapped in a twilight world decreed by the all-powerful Council. No one remembers the sun, only the oppressive weight of the gray sky and the ever-present sorrow. But a young Aeridorian discovers a forgotten device, a relic of the past that promises not just light, but a world beyond their cage. To activate it, they must defy the Council and venture into the city's deepest, darkest secrets. In a world where hope is a dangerous rebellion, will they be the one to finally make them fly?

Five years ago, defense attorney Margaux Dubois was an insecure assistant DA, desperate to prove herself. When she put away a smug con artist named Elijah Vance, it was the case that made her career—and the one he’ll never forgive her for. Elijah has now escaped from prison, and he has one target: Margaux. He’s spent years studying her, learning her habits, her fears, and her life, all while a simmering rage has consumed him. He's not just seeking freedom; he's seeking a twisted kind of justice, and he's going to make her pay. Margaux is forced to turn to the one man she can’t stand...

The ton's most headstrong debutante just lost everything. The most cynical duke is about to lose his freedom. Their ruin might just be a match made in heaven. Lady Eloise Sterling's future was a fairytale, until a devastating fire leaves her penniless and desperate. Forced to marry for money, she falls victim to a wicked scheme that lands her in the most compromising of situations. Her only hope is the Duke of Ashworth, a man as cold and jaded as he is wealthy. Alistair, Duke of Ashworth, has spent a lifetime avoiding marriage and the scheming women who seek his fortune. But when he finds ...

A killer is on the loose, and the only witnesses have four legs, a tail, and are very, very quiet. Dr. Aris Thorne, a compassionate small-town veterinarian, and his sharp-witted assistant, Mia Rodriguez, are used to dealing with finicky felines and nervous puppies. But when their oldest and most eccentric client, Mrs. Evangeline Davenport, is found dead, their routine is shattered. The police call it a heart attack, but Mia's keen eye and Aris's deep understanding of animal behavior tell them something is amiss. The only witnesses to the crime are Mrs. Davenport's menagerie of beloved, ...

What began as a marriage of convenience has become a marriage of love. Or so Eleanor believes. Months have passed since the Duke of Northwood saved her from a terrible fate, and now Eleanor is a duchess in every sense of the word. She is deeply in love with her husband, Gabriel, but a sense of unease lingers. He is still reserved, distant, and she fears he only sees their union as a duty. Gabriel is terrified. He's fallen for Eleanor with a fierce and unexpected passion, but his past has convinced him that he is unworthy of a real, loving marriage. He's a duke, a protector, but he doesn't ...

Can a dramatic ending on-screen lead to a real-life beginning? Candace is a brilliant writer who's mastered the art of soap opera drama—intense passion, heartbreaking betrayal, and happily-ever-afters she can only dream of. Her secret? She pours all her unrequited feelings for the show's charming lead actor, Wes, into her storylines. But her world is turned upside down when Wes decides to quit the show to pursue his true passion: serious theater acting. Heartbroken, Candace writes a grand, final storyline for Wes's character—a dramatic love confession that's a secret message just for ...

He was her bodyguard. He was her destiny. Anya Vance has always lived by her father's rules. As the daughter of a powerful CEO, her life is a carefully curated path, leading to a marriage of convenience with the respectable and wealthy Ethan Sterling. She's prepared to do her duty, even if her heart isn't in it. Liam is a man of honor, and his duty is clear: protect his best friend, Ethan Sterling, from a deadly plot. But when he meets Anya at a speed-dating event and a single rum cocktail lowers their inhibitions, their connection is explosive, a magnetic pull they can't deny. He’s the ...

The cameras are rolling. The romance is fake. But the feelings are dangerously unscripted. Mina Hart is one disaster away from being blacklisted in Hollywood. As the production coordinator for The Final Rose, she’s used to putting out fires, but when the show’s star walks off set mid-season, she’s facing an inferno. The network demands a replacement immediately, or the show—and Mina’s career—is over. Enter Caleb Stone. He’s the gruff, reclusive owner of the Stone Creek Ranch where they’re filming. He despises the production, the lights, and the intrusion, but he’s drowning...

Lady Eleanor Beaumont's debut season is not a dream, but a waking nightmare. With her parents gone, she is the ward of her cruel cousin, Lord Ashworth, who sees her only as a possession to be married off for his own gain. Her only hope for freedom is to find a husband of her own choosing—a husband who will protect her from a fate she fears more than death. Desperate, Eleanor sneaks out to a grand ball where she meets Gabriel, the Duke of Northwood. Gabriel, however, has sworn off marriage and is a master at avoiding the relentless matchmaking mamas. But when he witnesses Ashworth's brutal...

He’s driving her home. She’s driving him crazy. But the destination might ruin them both. Meredith Vance has a life color-coded for success. But when a "Storm of the Century" grounds every flight out of Chicago three days before her sister’s wedding, her perfectly laminated itinerary goes up in flames. Her only option? Sharing the last rental vehicle in the state—a rusted delivery van painted like a giant gingerbread house—with a man who looks like he invented bad decisions. Jax Stone is chaotic, scruffy, and annoying. He’s also the only person driving toward Boston in a ...