Ruined by E. BISHOP (2024)

They used to be my safe haven. Now they’re my tormentors. But during a senior year party, everything changes. The three boys who’ve taunted and bullied me for almost my entire time at Pemberton University are hellbent on giving me my ultimate punishment. Punishment for what? I don’t know. But once I’ve paid for whatever they think I’ve done, they’re not planning on letting me go, no matter how hard I fight against them. But I’m not as weak as they think I am. They’ve promised to make me regret ever being born, but I can do the same to them. In fact, I’ll do everything I can to ruin them the way they’ve ruined me. ___ Ruined is a dark reverse harem bully romance that takes place in a college setting. It's the first in a set of interconnected standalones but can be read by itself. Please heed the content note at the front of the book.

Seasons, Tome 3 by Morgane Moncomble (2024)

Seasons, Tome 2 by Morgane Moncomble (2024)

Loving Ladybug, Part One by Jane Handler (2025)

**They call me *Ladybug.*** I’m the only female EBUG for the New York Knights. I’m starting goalie for my university team. I’m also *just* a beta. At least according to my knothead ex. Ugh. But I’ll show him. I’m going to focus and find what used to make me special as a goalie so I can get signed after graduation. Even if putting myself out there is a risk. At least I have friends who will help me. Like Tenzin, the Knight’s new alpha defender, who like me is getting over a broken heart. And Clark, the alpha forward I befriended last season who is a skating ray of sunshine. Maybe, just maybe, I’d like to be more than friends with Tenzin and Clark. There’s something there, something that could lead to a happily ever after–even if with my past I probably don’t deserve one. My feelings for them grow by the day, but will they still care for me once they know what I’ve done? Loving Ladybug, Part One, is a why choose omegaverse friends to lovers hockey romance and is the first book in a *duet.* It’s ultimately m/m/f. Part one of this duet ends on a cliffhanger with an HEA in part two. This duet is part of the HockeyVerse but you don't need to have read the Finding the Forward to enjoy it.

Yes Now Yes Forever by Elizabeth Knight (2025)

Lyra’s world has been turned upside down. Not only with the discovery of her scent matched pack, but finding out the truth behind her mother’s death. And when it seemed like she might shatter beyond repair, the men she’d been running from became the only thing holding her together. The things she believed about scent matching all these years? They couldn’t be more wrong. These men who stumbled into her life pass no judgment, offer their unconditional support, and want nothing more than to see her smile. Now, the hardest part is in front of her: healing the past she did everything in her power to block out. If she could manage to let down her walls, happiness might be possible. But that also means believing what she never thought she could. That maybe, just maybe, these men were created to love her in a way no one else could. The way she was meant to be loved. ***Yes Now Yes Forever*** completes the story for Lyra, Eli, Fawn, Tanner, Zachary, and Pascal.

Deep House by Jeremy Atherton Lin (2025)

It’s 1996, and Jeremy Atherton Lin has met the boy of his dreams — a mumbling, starry-eyed Brit — just as, amid a media frenzy, US Congress prepares the Defense of Marriage Act, denying same-sex couples federal rights including immigration. The pair steals away to remote forests and vast deserts, London fashion shows and Berlin sex clubs, dinner parties, back alleys, East Village hotel rooms, and San Francisco dives. Finding no other way to stay together, they shack up illicitly among unlikely allies in a “city of refuge.”

The South by Tash Aw (2025)

The South unfolds during a visit by the Lim family to their rural clan estate after a long absence. Jay, in his mid-teens, and his two older sisters are less than thrilled to leave their city for the remote house in the south, but their parents, Sui Ching and Jack, are adamant. Jay finds he's expected to share a room with Chuan, the son of the estate's overseer, a bit older than Jay but seemingly much more mature and capable in the world. The two soon form an intense bond, but with their very different backgrounds, and even more disparate expectations for the future, the course of their relationship is always an unspoken question. Meanwhile, change presses in, including the destruction of the farm's beloved orchards, and the sale of the estate is mooted. The relationships between Chuan's father and Jack and Sui Ching go deep, but pressures both internal and external threaten to sever old bonds and upend an entire way of life. The South, at once sweeping and intimate, is a masterful portrait of a family navigating a period of great transformation.

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai (2025)

When Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train, they are immediately captivated yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, a clumsy meddling that served only to drive Sonia and Sunny apart. Sonia, an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont, has returned to her family in India. She fears that she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration. Sunny, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world.

Bad Bishop by L.J. Shen (2025)

*He's Deathless.* *She's trying to find a reason to live.* **Lila** My innocence was ripped from me one fateful night under the starless sky. Resulting in an unwanted teenage pregnancy and a secret the Camorra must bury. My father decided to hand me off to the highest bidder. The lucky winner? Tiernan Callaghan, psychopath extraordinaire. The Irish mafia prince wants me for all the wrong reasons. Alliance. Money. Prestige. *War*. I am but a pawn in his twisted game. The man who sits on a throne of his enemies' skulls thinks I'm a weakling. Little does he know, in this chess game, the underdog wins. Because the thing about bad bishops? They protect good pawns.

It's Italy, Not Love by J.J. Mulder (2025)

Romance is in the air at a wedding in Tuscany. Roman and Niilo meet at the bar, and embark on an adventure together. Hitting the road, they find themselves falling for Italy, and each other, amid beautiful scenery, stunning historical landmarks, and delicious food. ***It’s Italy, Not Love*** was previously published in the ***Love in Tuscany*** charity anthology benefiting TransLifeline. Expanded and re-released with a few new additions, it’s a 23k word novella featuring holiday vibes, a single bed, and a pair of strangers falling in love.

When Bruised Hearts Collide by Lovern Martindale (2025)

Sylvie Charles isn’t looking for love—especially not now. Still navigating the aftermath of a life-altering trauma, she’s built walls around her heart, finding solace in her photography and the quiet comfort of routine. Rhys Anderson understands the weight of unspoken pain. Running a cozy coffee café, he’s made peace with his own scars, embracing life one small moment at a time. When Sylvie enters his world, their connection is undeniable, but timing is tricky, and healing isn’t linear. Does friendship turn into something more? Sylvie must decide: will she keep shielding herself from the past, or take a leap toward a future she never expected? A tender, small-town romance about love, resilience, and the courage to embrace new beginnings, *When Bruised Hearts Collide* is a story of finding love when you least expect it.

Beautiful Venom by Rina Kent (2025)

**In a den of vipers, revenge is the deadliest venom.** They shattered my world; now, I’ll bring down theirs. The problem? I have virtually no way to trace the puppet master. My only lead: The Vipers. An elite college hockey team that rules the ice—and the shadows beyond it. To infiltrate their secret society, I set my sights on their weakest link. Kane Davenport. The charismatic captain and the lone green flag in a nest of serpents. But too late, I realize I’ve enticed the most venomous snake. Kane’s friendly façade hides a predator more dangerous than I imagined. He quickly unveils the monster lurking beneath the surface. A monster who lured me in only to trap me in a lethal game with no escape.

Haunted Desires by Willow Winters (2025)

At first, it was a crush — then it was a spell. He’s tall, handsome, and mysterious… and the librarian for the ancient texts. Basically, a witch’s dream. Cue Hazel, the owner of a charming little shop on Main Street called Bewitched Boutique. In need of town records, she finds herself visiting the library more often, sharing stolen glances with the object of her growing affection. When Hazel’s crush turns into a burning need to kiss Finley, she decides a spell is in order. Little does she know, Finley’s past comes with haunted desires of its own.

Kiss the Villain by Rina Kent (2025)

My darkness meets a darker soul. I’m a golden boy. A genius law student, the heir to the Carson empire, and the dutiful son. Or, at least, that's what it looks like from the outside. Deep inside, I have the urge to set the world on fire. I keep these impulses in check, rarely indulging in mayhem. Until one night of debauchery backfires, and I'm caught by a villain. I bury the entire ordeal with the rest of my skeletons. That is, until that night walks into my classroom in the form of my new professor. Kayden Lockwood. A criminal who’s teaching criminal law. I can't expose what he's done without unmasking my secret life. What I can do, however, is force him to taste the poison he gave me. In the clash of titans, Kayden and I break and crumble. And I'm starting to realize this dangerous game may have no winners. --- Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving in. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.

Dark Angel by Arianna Fraser (2025)

I've been in love with Alexi Turgenev all my life. Though he's called the Angel of Death in our world, this tall, beautiful man has always been my savior, my protector. Until I'm promised to his older brother in an arranged marriage between our Bratvas. Dmitri Turgenev is a monster. He's vicious, cruel, and delights in tormenting me. Once we're married, there's no escape. Can Alexi overcome his lifelong vow of duty to the Turgenev Bratva and defy them, or will he watch his brother take me? I know one thing. I will never survive this marriage.

Evelina by Frances Burney (2025)

“Fanny Burney's first nove, Evelina, was the chick-lit novel of 1778–all about a young girl's adventures in London and one of the best of its kind ever written.” —Times, London\ \ First published in 1778, ‘Evelina’ is Frances Burney’s brilliant debut novel—a sparkling blend of romance, social satire, and coming-of-age drama set in 18th-century England. Through a lively series of letters, the story follows Evelina Anville, a sweet and sheltered young woman raised in the countryside, as she ventures into the dazzling but treacherous world of London high society.\ Thrust into a world of elegant balls, glittering theatres, and complex social codes, Evelina must learn to navigate the expectations and dangers of a society obsessed with class and reputation. Along the way, she encounters a cast of vivid characters—from gallant suitors to shameless social climbers—and finds herself torn between propriety, affection, and self-respect.\ With sharp wit and keen insight, Burney explores themes of identity, virtue, and the role of women in a rigidly stratified world. ‘Evelina’ is both a romantic adventure and a clever critique of manners and morality, offering readers a heroine who must rely on her intelligence and integrity to secure happiness.\ Celebrated for its humor, charm, and emotional depth, Evelina remains a timeless classic that captures the spirit of a young woman’s search for love, belonging, and independence.

Nevrozlar by Oltuğ Talun (2025)

Nazovimo to osvetom by Anna B. Doe (2025)

Kratki sadržaj\ Nogometna zvijezda mrzi me iz dna duše. Ne krivim ga, ipak sam mu slomila srce prije tri godine. Dolazak na Blairwood trebao je označiti moj novi početak. No, prvog sam dana na kampusu naletjela na posljednju osobu koju sam očekivala vidjeti ovdje. Hayden Watson nimalo ne nalikuje dečku kojeg se sjećam iz srednje škole, ali nisam ni ja osoba koja sam nekad bila. Moje tijelo prekrivaju mnogi duboki ožiljci, dok su njega promjene učinile neodoljivim. Visok je, savršeno isklesanog tijela, prekriven tetovažama s mrkim pogledom na licu svaki put kada se susretnemo. S razlogom su mu dali nadimak Had i nimalo ne krije želju da bi me najradije vidio kako gorim u paklu. Možda bih mu i povjerovala kad kaže koliko me mrzi kada bi me prestao ljubiti. Naše tajne izlaze na vidjelo, ali što se više svađamo, naši poljupci postaju strastveniji. Hoćemo li dobiti još jednu priliku za ljubav ili će naša prošlost uništiti našu šansu za zajedničku budućnost?

The purple clouds honeymoon by Mounia Jayawanth (2025)

Die Geschichte dreht sich um eine junge Frau,deren Leben komplett durcheinandergerät, als eine vergangene Beziehung und eine unerwartete Ehe-Konstellation wieder in ihr Leben zurückkommen. Eigentlich wollte sie neu anfangen- doch plötzlich ist nichts mehr so einfach wie gedacht

The Retreat by Natasha West (2025)

She needed a fake girlfriend. The universe sent her the one woman she swore she’d never forgive. Talia Knox is a fiercely ambitious corporate lawyer with one making partner at her prestigious law firm. Her boss places great importance on family—and Talia’s carefully crafted lie about her long-term girlfriend, ‘Alex’, has kept her professional image impeccable. But when the firm announces a corporate retreat, with obligatory attendance for significant others, Talia’s lie is suddenly at risk of being exposed. The worst is yet to come, after a chance mix-up leads Talia’s boss to mistake Imogen Lake—unemployed art curator, walking disaster, and the last person Talia wants to see—for her elusive partner. Given that Talia has despised Imogen ever since she found her in bed with her then-girlfriend, it’s less than ideal. Desperate to protect her career, Talia proposes a Imogen will pretend to be her devoted girlfriend for one weekend at the luxury countryside retreat, in exchange for a much-needed payday. Broke and out of options, Imogen agrees. But between couples yoga, blindfolded hikes, and a classic one-bed situation, the line between performance and real emotion begins to blur. Old wounds resurface. Sparks fly. And soon, Talia faces the biggest decision of her hold on to everything she’s built or risk it all for the last woman she ever expected to want. A witty, slow-burn sapphic romcom from internationally bestselling author Natasha West, The Retreat is a sharp, emotional, and laugh-out-loud lesbian romance. It follows two rivals forced to fake a relationship on a company retreat, where close quarters, unresolved history, and undeniable chemistry ignite a journey from enemies to lovers—and offer a heartfelt second chance.