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Small-Town Romantic Suspense

Bound and Betrothed: Complete boxed set of spicy Viking romance by Anna Quinn
This spicy romance series features six strapping warriors determined to dominate. The women who claim them as mates might think they have the upper hand, but they’re about to discover what it means to be loved by a Viking.
sforced proximity, slave romance, dubious consent, mysterious island, enemies to lovers

The Lady’s Guide to Egyptian Curses by Emmanuelle de Maupassant
This darkly steamy romance features a secret society, a sinister plot, and a heroine in peril. Prepare for suspenseful, twisty, must devour another chapter‚ excitement.
archaeologist hero, wicked villain, virgin heroine, gothic romance in the desert, forced proximity

The Complete Cowboy Bikers MC Lawmen Series by Esther E. Schmidt
Cowboy Bikers MC Lawmen have a keen eye for justice and catching killers, but also for finding the one woman who jolts their heart at first sight. The Complete Cowboy Bikers MC Lawmen Series contains three standalone law enforcement romance stories.
small town romance, forced proximity, protective alpha male, strong female, found family

Retribution Series Box Set 2 by Morgan James
Jules thought she’d finally found safety in Pine Ridge‚ until someone comes looking for revenge. When Jules is kidnapped in broad daylight, Sheriff Eric Donahue is forced to return to the one place he swore he’d never go again. To save her, he’ll have to risk everything‚ including himself.
Small town romance, age gap, opposites attract, alpha hero, woman on the run

Tough Love Box Set by Tami Lund
He was there when I needed him. He showed up like some kind of hero and saved me. The last time I saw him, he was in the backseat of a police car for a murder that I committed.
second chance, romantic suspense, touch her and die, tortured hero, hidden identity

Easy Sacrifice by Anna Brooks
He was there when I needed him. He showed up like some kind of hero and saved me. The last time I saw him, he was in the backseat of a police car for a murder that I committed.
second chance, romantic suspense, touch her and die, tortured hero, hidden identity

No Bones About It by Jemi Fraser
Veterinarian Kimi plans to take down a dog-fighting ring. Former K9 officer Garrett will do anything to keep her safe.
Small-town romance, neighbors to lovers, animal rescue, found family, protective hero

Remington Rescue Squad Part One by Kimberly Kincaid
Come meet your next book boyfriend in this pulse-pounding series featuring the Remington Rescue Squad firefighters. Perfect for fans of Chicago Fire (only hotter!), this set contains the prequel novella, Boiling Point (with a bonus scene not found in Sizzle), Sizzle, and Spark.
firefighter protector heroes, neurodivergent hero, cocky hero + chief‚Äôs daughter, found family, older brother’s best friend

Friends by Mary E Thompson
He goes in for a kiss, and she says she just wants to be friends. Slade and Kyra’s story can’t have a happy ending. Not when he‚Äôs one of her bosses and she’s dead set on never crossing that line.
workplace romance, he falls first, friends to lovers, protective hero, complete series

Trail to Trouble by Valerie J. Clarizio
Kidnapped. Betrayed. Fighting for love against impossible odds. When Dani discovers her MC president husband’s shocking double life, will their bond survive the ultimate test? Get ready for a wild ride!
motorcycle club romance, small town romance, hot cops, secrets

Rescuing Rebecca by Edith Lalonde
He’s a Joint Task Team operative on a mission to stop a deadly computer virus. She holds the key to saving the world. Jack Ryan with romance.
Found Family, Second Chance Romance, Touch Her and Die, Heart-pounding Suspense, Black Ops Band of Brothers

Jaxon: The Assignment by Miranda P. Charles
Jaxon is determined to save his long-lost brother from the clutches of a criminal syndicate, but helping his only sibling means endangering the safety of the woman who has power over his heart. A steamy, secret-identity romantic suspense.
secret identity, friends to lovers, protective hero, celebrity heroine, he falls hard

The Protectors Books 1-3 by Tami Lund
From forbidden love to fake relationships to second chances intermingled with suspense, danger, and edge-of-your seat excitement, this collection of romantic suspense novels has it all.
small town romance, forced proximity, military romance, law & order romance, second chance

The Fate of Her Dragon by Julia Mills
The more Alicia learns, the more unbelievable the truth becomes. The Dragon hidden beneath the mountain isn’t just alive. He’s her mate.
dragon shifters, fated mates, strong female heroine, protective alpha hero, touch her and die energy

Wicked Rush by Kym Grosso
“Wicked Rush is a high-stakes romantic suspense novel where danger fuels attraction and love is tested under fire. When tech CEO Lars Elliott saves a mysterious stranger from a violent ambush, he never expects the brilliant scientist to turn his carefully controlled world upside down. As deadly secrets, corporate espionage, and explosive chemistry collide, Lars and Braelynn are pulled into a dangerous game where one wrong move could cost them everything.”
corporate espionage romance, tech billionaire hero, undercover heroine, forced proximity suspense, dangerous attraction romance

His Wild Seduction by C.D. Gorri
Some debts demand a steep price, and some loves refuse to stay buried. When Meredith Gray is forced to seek help from the one man who once shattered her heart, she discovers Josef Aziz has never forgotten her betrayal‚ or forgiven it. Now the powerful security mogul holds all the cards, and he’ll stop at nothing to make the woman who broke him crave him as desperately as he still craves her.
Possessive Alpha Male, Second Chance, Morally Gray MMC, Running from Past, Curvy/Plus Size FMC

Fatal Truth, SEALs of Shadow Force Romantic Suspense Series, Book 1 by Misty Evans
A woman with a target on her back. A former SEAL with nothing left to lose. A sizzling, action-packed ride that kicks off a fan-favorite series!
Military romance, romantic suspense, woman in danger, forced proximity, bodyguard romance

2nd Shooter by Megan Matthews
A lying SEAL. A demonic cat. A chilling murder.
romantic mystery, military, female PI, romantic comedy, second chance

The SEAL by Juliette N. Banks
When her rock star father releases a new album, Cassy’s life is threatened by a stalker. Enter Josh, a gorgeous Navy SEAL vet and security expert hired to keep her safe. The only problem? The unlikely pair can’t resist their magnetic attraction. A spicy military romance with a happy ever after!
military, kidnapping, suspense, happy ever after, alpha hero, bodyguard

Levi by Laramie Briscoe
I’m undercover on one of the most dangerous operations that Laurel Springs has ever seen. And in the midst of that, I’m protecting the one woman I’ve always wanted, Magnolia Grace, from her husband who has his hands in all of it.
small town, found family, law enforcement, reverse age gap, he falls first

Without Warning by E.M. Shue
One look. That’s all it takes for billionaire playboy Darrell Boseman to fall hard and without warning for Daphne Placer. He will tie her to him in every way.
billionaire romance, he falls first, former playboy, age gap, baby breeder

Hank by PJ Fiala
She’s running from heartbreak. He’s racing toward glory. A single collision could change everything.
protector romance, motorcycle racing, coastal vibe, small-town romance, ex-military and an artist

Beneath the Mountain Sky by Gwyn McNamee
I thought Willow left me a year ago, but when I find her bruised and battered in the river without any memory of the last twelve months of her life, it changes everything. We have our second chance, but only if I can protect her from the past she can’t remember.
Second chance, small town, mountain man/lumberjack, amnesia, protective hero

The Scarred Heroes Series Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee
These three former Delta Force operators will stop at nothing to take out the scum who threaten the good people around them, even if it means risking their lives and their own freedom. The complete series now available in one collection.
Military romance, damaged heroes, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, suspense

CLEAN ROMANCE

Unhinged by Blake Bishop
Ten years after escaping a sadistic killer, Hannah thought she’d buried her past for good. But when a chilling phone call proves he’s found her‚ and another woman turns up dead‚ she’s forced to rely on the only man who can keep her alive. As the killer closes in, Hannah realizes he doesn’t just want revenge‚ he wants her back.
Clean romantic thriller, opposites attract, protector romance, hidden identity, trauma survivor heroine

AUDIOBOOKS

The Lady’s Guide to Egyptian Curses by Emmanuelle de Maupassant
Exploring a mysterious temple in the Egyptian desert, hidden for centuries, Onora awakens a dark force. Can she escape the curse of the twelve scarabs, and who can she trust? Brooding Lord Seton, to whom she is betrothed, or enigmatic archaeologist Jack Balfour?
ancient sex cult, forced proximity, wicked villain, virgin heroine, opposites attract

Bound and Betrothed boxed set : books 1-3 by Anna Quinn
Six shipwrecked Vikings. An island of isolated women. Nothing is as it seems…
slave romance, forced proximity, BDSM, enemies to lovers, dubious consent

Lane by Madison Grace
She’s the club princess. He’s the bad boy member of the club she wants; consequences be damned.
motorcycle club, small town, insta-love, short story, found family

TRANSLATIONS

FRENCH

In The Shadows by PJ Fiala
Il vit derrière un mensonge. Elle remarque tout. Lorsqu’un agent clandestin et une experte des dossiers municipaux découvrent une conspiration vieille de plusieurs décennies, l’attirance qui les unit devient impossible à ignorer. Mais à Blossom Springs, la vérité est mortelle, et tomber amoureux pourrait être leur pari le plus dangereux.
suspense romantique, thriller romantique, Suspense romantique en petite ville, Héros protecteur, Opérateur d’élite

Passer à côté de la vie by Valerie J. Clarizio
“C’est un vétéran aux compétences uniques, qui ressent le besoin impérieux d’intervenir et de redresser la situation.
Elle est une femme d’affaires influente qui tient à tout gérer elle-même.Lorsque le danger frappe et que sa nièce est menacée, elle est contrainte de mettre sa fierté de côté et d’accepter l’aide de ce vétéran.
Suspense romantique, Romance de la seconde chance, D’ennemis à amants, Romance avec protecteur, Romance militaire

GERMAN

Luca by Kym Grosso
Luca Macquarie is dangerously irresistible, but the powerful vampire never expected a beautiful witch to become his greatest weakness. Samantha Irving is drawn into a world of forbidden magick, deadly enemies, and explosive passion where one bite could bind her to Luca forever. In the shadows of New Orleans, desire burns hot, secrets run deep, and falling in love with a vampire could cost Samantha everything.
vampire witch romance, alpha vampire hero, forbidden supernatural romance, dark paranormal romance, fated mates paranormal romance