"Marry me." "You can't be serious." It is only supposed to be a marriage of convenience. After a fire destroys the brothel where she works, Jasmine has nowhere to turn. Major Rudolph Lund offers her shelter until she can decide what comes next. Then an Army ultimatum forces him to propose. Neither of them expects the arrangement to become dangerously real. But when someone from Jasmine's past refuses to let her disappear, Rudolph discovers that protecting his wife might cost him the one thing he has sworn never to risk again... His heart.

NANO WATTS 2026 NOVELLA LONGLIST Welcome to the shocking case of Hollowcrest Manor, where the peaceful tranquillity of the Hollowcrest family is shattered by a horrifying crime. Georgia Hollowcrest has been brutally murdered, with ten shots fired at close range. The prime suspect is none other than her husband's bodyguard, Brian Waverley, who is swiftly arrested by the authorities. But as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that there is a tangled web of secrets and deceit within the Hollowcrest family. In a desperate attempt to clear his name, Brian turns to the renowned private investigator, Theolinda of Brady Investigations. With the assistance of her husband Ryan, Theolinda must navigate through the complex relationships and hidden motives of the elite Hollowcrest clan to uncover the truth behind this bloody crime. Join us as we delve into the twisted world of Hollowcrest Manor and uncover the shocking twists and turns that lead to a stunning conclusion.

​He's the villain in everyone else's story. But she might just be his only weakness. ​Cold. Dangerous. Unpredictable. Shivansh Singh Rathore doesn't just run an empire-he rules it with an iron fist. Even his own family treads lightly around his razor-sharp temper, and his rivals know better than to cross him. He's a demon in a custom suit, and he likes it that way. Until she walks into his home. ​Sweet, naive, and hopelessly terrified of him, his little sister's best friend was never supposed to catch his eye. But the moment she does, the game changes. Driven by an obsession he can't control, Shivansh pulls her into his world and makes her his wife. ​Now trapped in the golden cage of a dangerous man who scares her to death, can she ever see the passion behind his cold gaze? Or will his dark temper destroy them both? Stay tuned!!❤️❤️ 🏆 1st Place Winner in Romance - [Treetop Writer Awards 2026]

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🏆1st place x2 Awards Winner When a devastating car crash leaves one-year-old Midnight alone in the depths of a vast, untamed forest, she disappears without a trace. The world believes she's gone forever. But the wolves know the truth. Raised by a fierce wolf pack, Midnight grows up between two worlds-one she was born into but can't remember, and one that taught her how to survive. The forest is the only home she's ever known, and its shadows hide secrets that could change everything. Far beyond the trees, two people have never stopped searching for the daughter they lost. They refuse to believe she's gone, even after all these years. As fate begins to pull Midnight toward the life she never knew existed, she will face impossible choices, dangerous enemies, and feelings she's never experienced before. For the first time, someone may be able to break through the walls around her heart. 🖤'Some secrets are buried for a reason'🖤 Character aesthetics by @Julieiswriting✨

BITE ME is on sale in bookstores now!!! You can order a copy here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/816095/bite-me-by-alicia-wallace/ Bite Me is available in both graphic novel formats! Experience Kieran and Mason's love story through two different lenses in BITE ME and LOVE BITES. Dive into unexpected twists and thrilling romance in any format you like. Werewolves and vampires don't mix, or that's what Kieran Callisto, a seventeen-year-old vampire, has believed all his life - until he falls for the Alpha's son. ***** When Kieran meets his new classmate, Mason Kane, he bristles with an unexplainable disdain. Soon it becomes apparent why: Mason is a werewolf. But when a fight turns into a sudden kiss that neither expects, Kieran's feelings for Mason turn to attraction in an instant. None of it makes sense - vampires and werewolves are supposed to be mortal enemies, so why does Kieran find Mason so irresistible? He knows that each kiss is dangerous, each bite is unpredictable...

A fantasy story where magic comes to the ordinary and unexpected - Maeve. As she discovers more about her extraordinary role, power, and magic, she is left with no choice but to choose between the two realms: Sol and Nox. How is she to navigate this challenge? will she choose to save her mysterious partner or what is known to be good?

A retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth, a story of fate, the struggle for power, and love found in the most unexpected places. ***** Persephone has been raised in Olympus all her life - her mother absent, her father a cruel king, with her siblings teaching her all they know. She has seen all of what the gods and goddesses do and she is sick of it. When she learns her safety is threatened by staying in Olympus, she flees to the Underworld. There she stays until she learns that her leaving has caused the world to wilt. But leaving behind her newfound friends and Lady of the Underworld is something she will not do willingly, no matter the consequences. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Regina Dionela Content Warning: Mentions of rape and incest

I trusted her with everything. My love. My lust. My future. I surrendered it all to her, willingly. I just never thought her past would come knocking ...

𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒆 ••• "Did you know how I felt when I learned my wife wants to divorce me through a fūcking outsider?" He asked, his piercing gaze meeting hers through the mirror. His one hand was resting on her stomach, keeping her close to him while the other one touched her head. "This-" He moved the finger from her head to her heart. "-this-" He pulled her closer from his other hand. "-your whole fūcking being, belongs with me, get that?" He asked, raising her chin to make her look in the mirror. She should push him away, she should be telling him how much she hates him but she found herself nodding. "Words." He pressed. "Yes," She mumbled. "What's your name?" "Roop." "What's your name?" He asked again, pronouncing each word clearly this time. "Roop Mehrotra." "Roop. Amrit. Mehrotra." His jaw tightened, "Say it." "Roop Amrit Mehrotra." She breathed out, trying to get away from him but his grip was firm. "Right, and it's going to stay just like that." ••• Two people, one unwanted marriage. The question is, will they survive or give up without even trying? •••