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Alyssa Roebach was excited to stand by her best friend, Brynne, as she took on her new role as the head of the Bianchi family. However, Alyssa didn’t expect to encounter a dark-haired mafia enforcer who immediately tried to break down her defenses. As a child of divorce, Alyssa has always avoided commitment. She’s determined not to fall for a man who could hurt her or get involved in anything resembling a relationship to the outside eye. But it seems like she won’t have a choice in the matter. Dante Ricci, a man of strength and resilience, is instantly captivated by Alyssa.

Tammy: Returning to Shady Pines Lodge feels like a fresh start—until I’m met with the head cook’s intense, unreadable stares. I don’t know what I did to get on Daniel’s bad side, but every time I catch him looking at me, I can’t tell if it’s hatred or something else entirely. I should have known my streak of bad luck with this mountain wasn’t over yet—especially now that I’m trapped here by the storm. Daniel: I’m not looking forward to dealing with the health inspector again.

Opinionated, rebellious, and a tad disorganized, teacher Ember Donner-Mills never imagined herself stuck in the stifling confines of a JoyMart office. But here she is, waiting not for a truant student, but for her own reckoning. Caught shoplifting, Ember's facing a one-way ticket to jail. Enter Officer Jacob Jones, as tough as the concrete he walks on. Will he be the force that straightens out Ember's crooked path, or will she lead him astray with her fiery charm?

Ivory couldn’t contain her excitement when she was finally hired as an intern in one of the most prestigious hospitals in the state. Though she didn’t have many friends, she decided to celebrate and dive into the wild side a bit before starting her residency, so she went to one of the hottest nightclubs in town, Anges Amoureux, with every intention of losing herself in a crazy night of celebration.

I’m in debt up to my eyeballs. School has drained everything, including part of my soul. Now that I’ve graduated, the economy has turned, and there aren’t enough jobs available. I have to figure something out before I drown. My friend Alyssa may have been joking about going on television for a fast cash infusion, but it’s starting to look like a viable option.

The first time Adrian’s hand brushed against Mira’s, it was an accident. The second time, it was a choice. Beneath the bright lights of the concert hall and amidst the applause of adoring crowds, their gazes lingered too long, their words carried too much weight. He was a maestro with a ring on his finger and a life built on harmony. She was his muse, forbidden and unattainable. Yet, when the music played, they were the only two people in the world. But when the applause faded, all that remained were the shadows of guilt, desire, and a love that defied everything they should have believed in.

Venus. The planet of sensuality, beauty…and missing Venusians. My mission? Infiltrate a high-class brothel, partnered with the universe’s equivalent of a peacock – the insufferable, arrogant Agent Kai. We’re supposed to be partners on this investigation, but so far it’s more like a forced marriage. Honestly, I’d rather face a horde of space pirates than investigate a Venusian brothel with him.

Elliot Carter thought his job as a milkman was as ordinary as it could get—until his route expands to include Eden’s Embrace, a luxury nudist resort where the only thing more abundant than sunshine is the unapologetic confidence of its residents. Thrust into a world far outside his comfort zone, Elliot’s awkward encounters with the free-spirited locals lead to unexpected friendships, comedic mishaps, and a growing connection with the spirited activities director, Amelia.

What do you do when the two people you desire the most cause havoc in your life but leave a mark on your heart you can't ignore? Do you still take the risk? Or do you stay with the one who hurts you the most?

Living with my roommate was supposed to be fun, and it was at first. But now I can't stop thinking about Peyton or her stepbrother-Asher. And to make things even more complicated, he's signed up for my tutoring sessions. As the sessions intensify, boundaries are blurred and desires are ignited. His touch is electric, sending my wild thoughts into overdrive. I'm trapped between my dull boyfriend and the unrelenting allure of Peyton and Asher. The line between loyalty and lust blurs as secret trysts and stolen glances fuel my craving for both step-siblings.

Do you yearn for a deeper connection with nature? Does the magic of the Earth call to your soul? The New Witch's Guide to Green Magic is your comprehensive guide to understanding and practicing green witchcraft, a path that embraces harmony with the natural world.