Nathan is a shy and introverted bookstore owner who's always kept his world small. His quiet, predictable life is upended when Derek Morgan, a charismatic BAU agent, enters the picture. Despite Nathan's natural resistance to depending on anyone, Derek is determined to care for him, offering an unwavering presence when Nathan needs it most. As the days pass, Derek's gentle care and understanding begin to break through Nathan's walls, and a deeper bond forms between them. Nathan struggles with his growing feelings, torn between his independence and the undeniable pull toward Derek, the man who has proven time and again that he's more than just a protector. But as the two grow closer, Nathan must confront his fears of vulnerability and the possibility of opening his heart to someone who makes him feel safe in ways he's never known before. In the arms of his protector, Nathan discovers that love isn't something to fear-it's something worth embracing.

In the mist-veiled woods of Forks, Washington, Damian Devereux-a vampire with secrets from the Roaring Twenties-finds an unexpected tether in Emmett Cullen, whose boundless spirit breaks through his centuries-old solitude. Amid laughter and whispered promises of eternity, their bond becomes an unshakeable force. But as shadows of the past stir and new threats loom, Damian must confront how far he'll go to protect the love that makes immortality worth living. Can their unbreakable connection withstand the trials of loyalty, loss, and destiny?

Kit Morningstar, twin brother to Lucifer, has always followed his brother without question-through the fall from Heaven, through the mortal realm, and into the shadows of the world. While Lucifer revels in power and chaos, Kit seeks understanding, wandering the earth with an unquenchable curiosity. His journey leads him to the sleepy town of Forks, Washington, where an unexpected discovery changes everything. Kit learns that he is the imprint of Seth, a young and innocent shapeshifter whose future is now bound to his. In a world full of mystery and supernatural forces, Kit must navigate a path he's never walked before-one that will test his loyalty, his patience, and his very understanding of fate.

When trauma surgeon Ethan Cole meets Spencer Reid, a brilliant and quirky profiler, their unexpected connection sparks more than just a shared love of books. What begins as a chance encounter in a small-town bookstore quickly evolves into an undeniable bond, as the two men find themselves drawn to each other in ways neither can explain. As their friendship deepens, so does their attraction, and what started as innocent flirting over coffee soon becomes something more. But their growing relationship is tested by the shadows of their pasts, as both carry hidden wounds they're reluctant to face. In each other, they find a safe space to unravel their fears and desires-yet their connection is threatened by secrets, misunderstandings, and the weight of their own insecurities. In Shadows of the Mind, love is not just about finding the right person-it's about discovering the courage to open up, heal, and truly be seen. Ethan and Spencer must confront their fears and embrace the vulnerability that comes with love, or risk losing each other before they can truly begin.