**A New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Romance **She's the wife he never wanted...and the weakness he never saw coming.Ruthless. Meticulous. Arrogant.Dante Russo thrives on control, both personally and professionally.The billionaire CEO never planned to marry—until the threat of blackmail forces him into an engagement with a woman he barely knows.Vivian Lau, jewelry heiress and daughter of his newest enemy.It doesn’t matter how beautiful or charming she is. He'll do everything in his power to destroy the evidence and their betrothal. There’s only one problem: now that he has her...he can't bring himself to let her go.***Elegant. Ambitious. Well-mannered.Vivian Lau is the perfect daughter and her family’s ticket into the highest echelons of high society.Marrying a blue-blooded Russo means opening doors that would otherwise remain closed to her new-money family.While the rude, elusive Dante isn't her idea of a dream partner, she agrees to their arranged marriage out of duty.Craving his touch was never part of the plan.Neither was the worst thing she could possibly do: fall in love with her future husband.King of Wrath is a steamy arranged marriage billionaire romance. It includes explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature readers only. Read more

Award-winning comedian Zarna Garg turns her astonishing life story into a hilarious memoir, spilling all the chai on her wild ride from escaping an arranged marriage and homelessness in India to carving her own path in America and launching a dazzling second act in midlife.“A deeply honest and hilarious book about how you always win if you bet on yourself.”—Amy PoehlerThroughout Zarna’s whole childhood in India, everyone called her “so American” just for reading the newspaper, having deep thoughts, and talking back to anyone over the age of thirty. When Zarna’s dad tried to marry her off at age fourteen, Zarna fled—first to the streets of Mumbai and ultimately to the glittering paradise of Akron, Ohio, where she got to become American for real.On Zarna’s very American quest to find herself and her calling, she threw herself wholeheartedly into roles like dog-bite lawyer, crazy perfectionist stay-at-home mom, Indian matchmaker, prizewinning screenwriter, and more. It wasn’t until a dare led her to a stand-up comedy open mic that Zarna finally found her spiritual home: getting paid cold hard cash for her big fat mouth.And as Zarna discovered, after surviving the brutal streets of Mumbai, the cutthroat world of stand-up comedy is nothing.This American Woman is an exuberant story of fighting for your right to determine your own destiny and triumphing beyond what you ever dreamed was possible. Zarna’s mantra becomes a call to action: It’s never too late. If Zarna can do it, you can, too.Bonus content! At the end of the program, hear from Zarna's sons Brij and Veer about losing their Mom to comedy, but finding each other. Experience Shalabh's front row seat watching his wife take flight in mid-life. If you think you cried enough during the memoir, you're not done yet! Read more

From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel.I entered an arranged marriage so my sister, Ciara, could marry for love. Three years later, I’m a widow, and my father arranges for Ciara to marry Dominik Varga. The assassin slash arms dealer is as dangerous as he’s quiet, which is very unnerving.Needless to say, I’m not happy at all. A deal was a deal, and I kept my end of it, so there’s no way on God’s green earth I’ll just sit back and smile like a good little girl. I’ll fight for Ciara’s freedom so she won’t have to face the hell I was forced to endure.But Dominik doesn’t make things easy for me. He’s determined to get his hands on half of Dad’s empire.When he moves into my family home, my entire routine unravels. I have to fight for more than just my sister’s freedom because I’m in danger of losing my heart.I refuse to admit I’m drawn to his darkness. If I do, God only knows whether we’ll survive the fire raging between us.STANDALONE: A Mafia Romance full-length novel.Each book in the Mafia Empire series is interconnected but about a different couple who will all find their HEA. Read more

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She's the wife he never wanted...and the weakness he never saw coming.Ruthless. Meticulous. Arrogant.Dante Russo thrives on control, both personally and professionally.The billionaire CEO never planned to marry—until the threat of blackmail forces him into an engagement with a woman he barely knows.Vivian Lau, jewelry heiress and daughter of his newest enemy.It doesn’t matter how beautiful or charming she is. He'll do everything in his power to destroy the evidence and their betrothal.There’s only one problem: Now that he has her...he can't bring himself to let her go.***Elegant. Ambitious. Well-mannered.Vivian Lau is the perfect daughter and her family’s ticket into the highest echelons of high society.Marrying a blue-blooded Russo means opening doors that would otherwise remain closed to her new-money family.While the rude, elusive Dante isn't her idea of a dream partner, she agrees to their arranged marriage out of duty.Craving his touch was never part of the plan.Neither was the worst thing she could possibly do: fall in love with her future husband.King of Wrath is a steamy arranged-marriage billionaire romance. It includes explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature listeners only. Read more

RileyWhen I left my life as the daughter of the most powerful mob family in New York City, I never imagined I’d be forced to marry my identical twin sister’s fiancé.Even if he’s Finn Gallagher, the family’s heartless, handsome, and intimidating top enforcer. And the only man I’ve ever wanted.But when my sister disappeared on her wedding day, my father demanded I impersonate her.If I refused, I’d endanger the lives of everyone. If I agreed, I’d be putting myself back into the hands of the Gallaghers, the family that betrayed me.Nothing could be more dangerous.Then he kissed me.And I knew I was wrong.FinnThe last thing I wanted to do was marry sexy mob daughter Harper Brennan.Been there, done that. One woman’s death on my conscience is enough. Unfortunately, it’s not up to me.But when I lifted her veil, I found Harper’s twin sister Riley, the disgraced and exiled daughter.One scorching kiss and I knew I’d been engaged to the wrong twin.I can’t fall for her. I’m a brutal murderer. The villain. And villains don’t get the girl.But for her, I would do anything.Even play right into my enemy’s hands.*Shattered Hearts is a full-length mafia romance novel with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA.What to know more about Shattered Hearts:- Age gap- Mafia arranged marriage- Forbidden love- Fake marriage- Scarred hero- Who did this to you?- Forced proximity- Possessive hero- Has an HEA- Can be read as a standalone Read more

NinaCharming, captivating, and seductive,And a cold-blooded killer.But I married the Pakhan of the Russian Bratva anyway.I had to. It was part of the deal.Now, I’m faking marital bliss,As I tremble with fear,And I cannot wait to be out of the clutches of this ruthless man.RomanI get anything I desire.And I want this perfectly imperfect little manipulator.The way she can deceive anyone into believing she’s crazy in love with me,Just makes me want her even more.She doesn't know it yet,But I am not letting her go.The deal - is off.*Painted Scars is a full-length mafia romance novel with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA.This is the first book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series, and compared to the other books in the series, it's not overly dark. Painted Scars is primarily a love story which focuses on the relationship between Nina and Roman, and while there are a few scenes depicting violence, it's considerably lighter than the sequels.Perfectly Imperfect Reading Order & Tropes1. Painted Scars (Nina & Roman)Tropes: disabled hero, fake marriage, age gap, opposites attract, possessive/jealous hero2. Broken Whispers (Bianca & Mikhail)Tropes: scarred/disabled hero, mute heroine, arranged marriage, age gap, beauty and the beast, OTT possessive/jealous hero3. Hidden Truths (Angelina & Sergei)Tropes: age gap, broken hero, only she can calm him down, who did this to you4. Ruined Secrets (Isabella & Luca)Tropes: arranged marriage, age gap, OTT possessive/jealous hero, amnesia5. Stolen Touches (Milene & Salvatore)Tropes: arranged marriage, disabled hero, age gap, emotionless hero, OTT possessive/jealous hero6. Fractured Souls (Asya & Pavel)Tropes: he helps her heal, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero, he thinks he’s not good enough for her7. Burned Dreams (Ravenna & Alessandro)Tropes: bodyguard, forbidden love, revenge, enemies to lovers, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero8. Silent Lies (Sienna & Drago)Tropes: deaf hero, arranged marriage, age gap, grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, super OTT possessive/jealous hero9. Darkest Sins (Nera & Kai)Tropes: grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, age-gap, stalker hero, only she can calm him down Read more

NOW AN AMAZON TOP 40 BESTSELLER#1 Bestseller in Organized Crime#1 Bestseller in New Adult & College RomanceConnerThey thought she was unsuitable as a bride because she was mute.I thought that made her perfect.Silent. Invisible.I could pretend she didn’t even exist.NoemiI’ve been promised to the Irish.My father will kill me if I refuse, just like he killed my mother six months ago.His merciless ambitions stole the light from her eyes and silenced me in the process.I haven’t spoken a word since her death.That didn’t stop Conner Reid from choosing me to be his bride.He threatens my composure and intoxicates my senses.He represents everything I hate in this world yet summons my darkest cravings.I can’t escape him.The worst part is, I’m not sure I want to.Because my life is in danger, and Conner may be the only man who can save me.*Silent Vows is the breathtaking first installment in The Byrne Brothers series. It’s a stand-alone mafia arranged marriage romance, complete with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. A dark romance with adult themes, Silent Vows may not be suitable for sensitive audiences. A Note from the Author: While Noemi may be a silent virgin bride, don't expect meekness. She is bold, fiercely loyal, and one of the few people unafraid of Conner Byrne. These two are electric, and I ADORE them! For those of you who are new to me, I write what I'd call "mafia lite." My heroes are hardened criminals with soft spots for their heroines. There may be violence and cruelty in my books, but never between the main characters. Enjoy! Read more

In the aftermath of heartbreak and betrayal, Avery finds herself trapped in emotional turmoil. After losing and reclaiming Maasai, only to discover his shocking engagement, she’s left questioning everything. Torn between fighting for the man she loves and respecting his familial obligations, Avery struggles to hold onto her sanity. Adding to her confusion is the sudden reappearance of her estranged father, whose intentions remain uncertain. Should she trust his story and open herself to a relationship, or is that painful chapter better left closed? With danger lurking around every corner and her life spiraling out of control, Avery wonders if she'll ever find the peace and happiness she desperately craves.Meanwhile, Maasai faces battles of his own. Determined to win Avery back, he must also uncover the identity of the snake in his grass before it's too late. With his attention dangerously divided, Maasai becomes an easy target in a ruthless criminal underworld. Raised on the code of death before dishonor, he’s prepared to live and die by the gun—but Avery’s presence changes everything. Now, Maasai must choose between loyalty to the streets and the woman who holds his heart. Can he escape the deadly cycle, or will his past decisions seal their fate?As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Avery and Maasai must confront the ultimate question: Is their love strong enough to survive when the world seems determined to tear them apart? In this emotionally charged, raw, and unforgettable hood love story, J. Dominique explores the complexities of family, the weight of loyalty, and the devastating consequences of choices made in the name of love. Read more

An undercover vigilante. The fae prince sworn to hunt her down.Can they survive the most impossible of arrangements: marriage?Ever since she lost her mother to the fae forest, Kat has sought to free human slaves from the cruel clutches of fae masters. Her daring escapades performed under the nose of her guardian go off without a hitch—until the fae decide to retaliate.Prince Rahk of the Night Court is sent as an emissary to the human world to establish peace through marriage. But he carries with him a secret task: Find the vigilante freeing the human slaves and kill him.What Rahk is not expecting to discover upon settling in the human world, however, is that the young servant boy attending him is neither a servant nor a boy—but a disguised Lady Katherine Vandermore . . . and the very woman he promised to marry.Forced into a marriage neither of them wants, Kat struggles to conceal her secret identity from her husband, even as she begins to fall in love with him.How long until he discovers that she’s the one he has hunted all this time?BRIDE OF THE MIDNIGHT PRINCE is a standalone arranged marriage romantasy that features hidden identities, forced proximity between hunter and hunted, girl-disguised-as-boy, and starcrossed love. If you love tough, scrappy heroines with a side of chaos, and dangerous, brooding fae heroes with wings, this is the book for you!Perfect for fans of Elise Kova, Kenley Davidson, and Sylvia Mercedes. Read more

MikhailThe Italian and Russian mafias are at war,And it is brutal.We’re both ruthless, relentless, and unforgiving.But then, the decision is made to merge our worlds,A marriage between the two sides.The most beautiful woman of the Italian mafia,And the Bratva's most feared monster.I loved her from afar for so long,And I finally get to have her as my own.But will she run away,When she realizes who I really am?BiancaAnything,I would do anything for my sister,Even marry into Bratva to keep her safe.I expected a vicious, cold-hearted savage,But I am in for a surprise.This scarred, frightening man,Is everything I have ever wanted.Now, it’s up to me,To break down his walls,And destroy the barriers between usWith broken whispers.*Broken Whispers is a full-length mafia romance novel with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA.This is the second book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order. Perfectly Imperfect Reading Order & Tropes1. Painted Scars (Nina & Roman)Tropes: disabled hero, fake marriage, age gap, opposites attract, possessive/jealous hero2. Broken Whispers (Bianca & Mikhail)Tropes: scarred/disabled hero, mute heroine, arranged marriage, age gap, beauty and the beast, OTT possessive/jealous hero3. Hidden Truths (Angelina & Sergei)Tropes: age gap, broken hero, only she can calm him down, who did this to you4. Ruined Secrets (Isabella & Luca)Tropes: arranged marriage, age gap, OTT possessive/jealous hero, amnesia5. Stolen Touches (Milene & Salvatore)Tropes: arranged marriage, disabled hero, age gap, emotionless hero, OTT possessive/jealous hero6. Fractured Souls (Asya & Pavel)Tropes: he helps her heal, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero, he thinks he’s not good enough for her7. Burned Dreams (Ravenna & Alessandro)Tropes: bodyguard, forbidden love, revenge, enemies to lovers, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero8. Silent Lies (Sienna & Drago)Tropes: deaf hero, arranged marriage, age gap, grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, super OTT possessive/jealous hero9. Darkest Sins (Nera & Kai)Tropes: grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, age-gap, stalker hero, only she can calm him down Read more

Stella:Andre Ferraro is everything I despise—arrogant, ruthless, and far too handsome for his own good.I’d rather marry anyone else in the world, but my sick mother needs hope, my family needs the Ferraro fortune, and my brother needs allies to seek vengeance for my brother and father’s deaths.There’s no way for me to get out of this marriage to Andre unless I want to put the burden on my younger sister.The crazy thing is, I don’t want Andre, but I don’t want anyone else to have him either.Andre:Stella Rovina has been my obsession since the moment I laid eyes on her, and now, she’s going to be my wife.When she offers me the deal of a lifetime—fake love for her grieving mother in exchange for one unforgettable night—I can’t resist.One night will never be enough for me, though.I don’t want just her body; I want her heart, her soul, her to be mine forever.But I’m hiding a secret that could shatter her world.If she uncovers the truth, our marriage won’t just end—it’ll burn everything to the ground. Read more

A princess determined to survive an arranged marriage to a heartless fae prince is saved by a twist of fate that could destroy their world in this standalone fantasy romance.As the half faerie daughter of a human king, my days were spent tucked out of sight—until the Seelie Fae sought an alliance with our kingdom. In exchange for my father’s help in defeating their Unseelie enemies, I would wed Atakan the heartless.The Seelie prince loathed everyone, but none more than me. Throughout the years leading to our nuptials, each encounter grew more terrifying than the last as he demonstrated how he’d earned his infamous reputation.Fear would only doom me faster. So I learned to hide it with games I soon became happy to play. I wasn’t supposed to crave a monster. But just when I’d thought I might tame the untameable, fate intervened.And delivered me straight to his enemy.This fast-paced standalone features true enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, dragons, high heat, and a cast of morally grey and villainous characters. HEA, no cliffhanger. Read more

My fake-husband is an Irish billionaire mafia boss—and the stranger I lost my V-card to.Now I’m pregnant, and his vengeful ex is out for blood.When Caleb Murray, the Harley-riding Irish kingpin, saves my brother and offers me a job, I can’t believe my luck.Until he asks me to sign a marriage contract and pretend to be his wife.All to avoid an arranged marriage to his ex, a rival family’s mafia princess.I take the deal. In return, he’ll pay for my niece’s tuition and give me a fresh start.It’s strictly business until the night he carries me home with a bullet wound in my arm.As he cares for me, I’m powerless to resist his green eyes and broad tattooed shoulders.I want forever . . . but now I’m his ex's prisoner.She’ll do anything to get what she wants. Including killing me.He has to save me—I’m not just his missing fake wife—I’m carrying his baby, and he has no idea.Caleb and Victoria's Story. A Standalone: Forced proximity, fake marriage, work place, angsty, spicy, surprise pregnancy, dark mafia romance. Read more

A serious-minded lady’s marriage of convenience leads to unexpected passion with a playboy marquis in this scandalously steamy Regency romance.Fiercely independent Minerva Montrose intends to marry a man whose political ambitions match her own. But her perfectly planned scheme is derailed when she finds herself in a compromising position with the hard-drinking Lord Blakeney. Now, to salvage their reputations, they must marry.With determined pragmatism, Minerva resolves to mold Blakeney into the sort of man who can fulfill her expectations—both in Parliament and in bed! But she is about to learn there is more to her fiancé than his considerable good looks and his surprisingly seductive skills . . . Read more

She's the enemy’s mafia princess—untouchable. Her father is feared by Mafia Kingpins.But after one night of unrelenting fire, she’s mine.We shared one night—she cured my hangover with a meal that was pure aphrodisiac.I claimed her innocence and for the first time, I felt like I was home.Then, she vanished.I had no idea who she really was.Until a letter appeared at my doorstep, with a picture of her—and two kids who look like me.The letter warns: Pay up, or they’ll come for her.For all three of them.Now, I’m hunting her down.All hell's about to break loose.Her father? A raging mafia monster who keeps the cartels in line.He’ll obliterate my family without hesitation.But there’s more—he plans to auction her off in marriage to the highest bidder.Not on my watch. I’m the nightmare her father never saw coming.Because the sight of my woman and kids draws out the savage monster in me.No one dares touch what’s mine.A Standalone Dark Mafia Romance. An Arranged Marriage, Secret Baby Romance.Dino De Luca and Marisol's Story. Read more

'Empire of Sand thoroughly swept me away' S. A. Chakraborty, author of CITY OF BRASS'A darkly intricate, devastating, and utterly original story about the ways we are bound by those we love' R. F. Kuang, author of THE POPPY WARA NOBLEMAN'S DAUGHTER WITH MAGIC IN HER BLOOD AN EMPIRE BUILT ON THE DREAMS OF ENSLAVED GODS Mehr is a girl trapped between two cultures. Her father comes from the ruling classes of the empire, but her mother's people were outcasts, Amrithi nomads who worshipped the spirits of the sands. Caught one night performing these forbidden rites, Mehr is brought to the attention of the Emperor's most feared mystics, who try to force her into their service by way of an arranged marriage. If she fails in their bidding, the gods themselves may awaken and seek vengeance... From British debut author Tasha Suri, Empire of Sand is a lush and beautiful tale set in a magical world inspired by medieval India.'Draws you into an intricately realised world of blood and secrets. An arresting and magical history told through the eyes of an indomitable heroine. I cannot ask for more' Jeannette Ng 'Astounding . . . the epic story set my heart free' Fran Wilde 'The best fantasy novel I have read this year' Miles Cameron TASHA SURI is a librarian in London. Follow her on twitter at @tashadrinkstea for updates.

Now a complete series!What could be worse than an arranged marriage to a vampire prince? When Luna is sold into marriage to the Prince of Darkness on her twenty-first birthday, she thinks she knows what to expect. Arranged marriages happen all the time, right? Wrong. No one could have prepared her for the reality of being married to the vampire prince.Ever since the day he was Made, Sebastian has been living according to Queen Marguerite’s rules. After all, he’s only alive because of her. When she orders him to marry and Bind himself to Luna, a human hailing from a neighboring kingdom, he has no choice. He agrees to the marriage but never expects to feel anything for her.When their Binding Ceremony goes awry, and they are magically Tethered, everything is thrown into upheaval. Unable to leave each other’s presence, they must learn to live with each other. Or die.Tethered is an arranged marriage high fantasy romance and it is filled with forced proximity, magical bindings, vampires, and world-building.Tethered, Tormented, and Treasured should be read in order. There is a complete arc and a happy ending at the end of Treasured. Troubled takes place after Treasured and follows another couple.Tethered takes place in the same world as Of Earth and Flame and A Game of Love and Betrayal. It can be enjoyed on its own or alongside The Ithenmyr Chronicles and The Choosing Chronicles. NOTE: This series is upper YA. There are some instances of violence, language, and mature situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up. Read more

RosalieMatches are made in heavenExcept mine was custom made in hell.Scorched in the flames of hate, sown in the seed of deception and cursed with a life of doom.A piece of paper I signed at sixteen and I was betrothed to him.Nova D’Cruz.The Heir to the Cruz Empire. The son of my family’s biggest rival and enemy.Now, my arranged husband.Villainous. Manipulative. Vindictive.He vowed to make me burn for eternity.Little does he know, I’ve been burnt long before he touched me.NovaI never wanted a wife. Period.Certainly not a girl who roamed like she’s the devil’s own child in all her black glory.Until my father declared I was to marry her and end the decade long rivalry between our families.Rosalie Kapoor.Exquisitely stunning. Fiery. A bloody thorn in my side.Nevertheless, I wasn’t deterred. My plan was to marry her, right the wrongs done and get my revenge. Then divorce her to pick up the tattered remains of her life.But then she got under my skin.With her fire.With her vengeful pranks.With every insult.Especially her resistance to not bend to my will.And all my plans went to hell.Until a single vow remained, to make her bow… and keep her.Please Note: This is the second installment in the arranged games series. It is a steamy, medium to high burn contemporary billionaire romance with a morally grey antihero and an equally sassy heroine. Although, it is not required to read the series in order. However, it is recommended to read the first book for better enjoyment. Read more

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Dangerous and feared.

Those words describe my future husband. Who just so happens to also be my ex-boyfriend.

It’s complicated. Two years ago, he broke my heart when he left me to do his father’s bidding. After months of crying, I finally accepted he was gone and wasn’t going to look back. That maybe he’d never loved me at all. I never wanted to see Luca again.

Now a cruel twist of fate has signed me over to him in a heartless deal. I’m his. He thinks he did me a favor, but I feel like I’ve been given a death sentence. He doesn't want to get married because he still loves me. No, he did it for money. More power.

I’m going to be a mafia wife. And there’s only one way out of it. Death.

But as it turns out, someone else doesn’t want me to marry the ruthless Luca Bianchi. And if he has his way, I’ll see that early grave.

Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended for readers aged eighteen and over. Code of Silence is an arranged marriage and a complete standalone. This novel may contain triggers. Read more

Dark, sexy mafia romance where the fast-paced tension of John Wick meets the high stakes love of Romeo and Juliet.An Irish mobster with a brutal grudge.An Italian mafia princess with a dark secret.Two enemy empires joined in sacred marriage vows.Let the hating games begin.ReynaIf this arrogant Irish mobster my brother sold my niece to thinks I’m going to play nice over this arranged marriage BS, he should think again.I don’t care if this match with the Mob will make my brother capo of the Five Families.I don’t care how much money, territory, or power it will gain us.I especially don’t care that the Irishman is the sexiest man I’ve ever seen.I won’t allow my innocent niece to suffer the same way I did.Even if I have to kill him.SpiderI’m supposed to marry sweet, beautiful Lili. So why can’t I stop thinking about her swamp witch of an aunt?Reyna who hates me. Reyna who challenges me. Reyna with the guts of a Viking, the body of a fertility goddess, and the attitude of a feral cat.Nothing good can come of what I’m feeling for a woman who’s not the one in the wedding contract I signed.A woman I want so much, I’ll have to burn the whole world down to get.If she doesn’t kill me first.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Read more

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The Goal: Take my first flight.Twenty-seven-year-old Avery White was tired of waiting—waiting to live, waiting to breathe, waiting to finally put herself first. For years, she sacrificed everything to care for her ill mother, and now that chapter had closed. It was time to start living on her own terms. First up? Facing her fear and boarding an airplane for the first time. But when her best friend bails, she’s left to take that step alone… or so she thought. A fleeting, yet oddly intense, encounter with a stranger wasn’t in the plan. Neither was what happened after.The Plan: Enjoy my last days of freedom before duty calls.For thirty-year-old Maasai McCarter, love had never been a choice—it was an obligation. His entire life was carefully orchestrated, from the way he moved to the way he’d eventually settle down. As the heir to his family’s empire, there was no room for distractions, no room for detours. His fate was sealed. A week of reckless indulgence was supposed to be his final taste of freedom before locking himself into a future he never wanted. But then she happened. A chance meeting. A collision of two souls who weren’t supposed to cross paths.The Proposition: One night. No strings attached. No getting attached.But the mind has a funny way of playing tricks on the heart.What started as a simple escape—a single night of forgetting their realities—quickly turned into something much more complicated. One night became two. Then three. Then an addiction neither of them could shake. She was his peace, his chaos, his perfect distraction. But was she also his undoing?Avery never intended to fall, but she also never expected to feel seen—as if Maasai had cracked open the parts of her she kept hidden, the ones even she was afraid to explore. He knew just what to say, just how to push, just how to make her question everything she thought she wanted.And maybe that was the most dangerous game of all.In the end, will Maasai choose the life that was carved out for him, or will Avery become the reason he risks it all?Airplane Mode (An Arranged Marriage) by J. Dominique is a heart-stopping African American romance that delves into the battle between destiny and desire. If you love intoxicating chemistry, emotional mind games, and the kind of passion that makes you question everything, this one’s for you. Read more

Everild, known far and wide as the Beast, is a warrior of unparalleled ferocity, revered by the king and feared by his enemies. His prowess in battle has earned him not only titles but also the king’s favor, and with it, the spoils of war. Everild expects lands, riches, and glory as his reward. What he does not expect is the king’s latest gift—a young cleric, an apprentice no less, to be his betrothed. Camdyn has spent his life within the walls of the monastery until he is thrust into an arranged marriage with the most infamous warrior in the kingdom. The stories he’s heard of Everild have painted a picture of a monstrous man, a beast without equal, but what he finds upon meeting his betrothed is far different. Everild is not the brutal figure of war he imagined, but a man with an unexpected gentleness, one whose quiet kindness disarms Camdyn more than his battle-scarred reputation ever could.In a world where loyalty is tested and the price of honor is steep, Everild and Camdyn must navigate their new roles all while the threat of betrayal hangs heavy over them.The Beauty and His Beast is a gay romantic fantasy featuring an arranged marriage, size difference, and age difference. Read more

This program includes a bonus interview with the author. Welcome, welcome to Caraval - Stephanie Garber's sweeping tale of two sisters who escape their ruthless father when they enter the dangerous intrigue of a legendary game. Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful - and cruel - father. Now Scarlett's father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the faraway once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over. But this year Scarlett's long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval's mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season's Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But she nevertheless becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic with the other players in the game. And whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, a dangerous domino effect of consequences is set off, and her sister disappears forever. Read more

After one thousand years, the sleeping fae are awakening…and chaos will reign.Bride. Idol. Betrayer.Promised to a villainous future king, Sabine once dreamed of forsaking everything for the huntsman who captured her heart. But Wolf's devastating betrayal locks her in another prison: the sinful court of her betrothed. There, she forges an unexpected alliance with her future husband. He's ambitious. Handsome. Surprisingly complex. Together, they might save the kingdom of Astagnon from a waking evil—but in harnessing her power, she risks becoming what she most despises.Huntsman. Fighter. Sinner.Wolf believed betraying Sabine was the only way to ensure her safety. Now, tormented by the sight of another man's ring on her finger, his role as her bodyguard keeps him achingly close to the woman he can't have. To hide Sabine's dangerous secret even from herself—and to stop a coming war—he ventures to the enemy's borders. What awaits him is an explosive discovery that thrusts him into a dark past he thought was long buried.In a dance of danger and desire, it's more than their lives in peril—it's their hearts at war.In the second installment of the Godkissed Bride series, Evie Marceau delivers another captivating romantic fantasy where love defies destiny, fae gods rise, and hearts are set ablaze. Perfect for fans who love arranged marriage, fae lore, spice, and enemies-to-lovers romance. Read more

AsyaI can't go back to my family.I'm not worthy of them,Could never be one of them again.The sister they know, love, and remember,Doesn't exist.Not anymore.Until him....The one who took me in,Healed me from my demons,My fears,My scars,Piecing me back,Bit by bit. PavelI don't get close to people,And I certainly don't need anyone. Until her...Now, she's all I want,All I need.The selfish bastard in me,Wants to steal her away,All for myself.But she no longer needs me.I have to let her go,Let her soar,Not break the wings that help her fly.She's not mine to keep.To love,To have.Can I teach my fractured soul to survive without her?This is the sixth book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order.Perfectly Imperfect Reading Order & Tropes1. Painted Scars (Nina & Roman)Tropes: disabled hero, fake marriage, age gap, opposites attract, possessive/jealous hero2. Broken Whispers (Bianca & Mikhail)Tropes: scarred/disabled hero, mute heroine, arranged marriage, age gap, beauty and the beast, OTT possessive/jealous hero3. Hidden Truths (Angelina & Sergei)Tropes: age gap, broken hero, only she can calm him down, who did this to you4. Ruined Secrets (Isabella & Luca)Tropes: arranged marriage, age gap, OTT possessive/jealous hero, amnesia5. Stolen Touches (Milene & Salvatore)Tropes: arranged marriage, disabled hero, age gap, emotionless hero, OTT possessive/jealous hero6. Fractured Souls (Asya & Pavel)Tropes: he helps her heal, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero, he thinks he’s not good enough for her7. Burned Dreams (Ravenna & Alessandro)Tropes: bodyguard, forbidden love, revenge, enemies to lovers, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero8. Silent Lies (Sienna & Drago)Tropes: deaf hero, arranged marriage, age gap, grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, super OTT possessive/jealous hero9. Darkest Sins (Nera & Kai)Tropes: grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, age-gap, stalker hero, only she can calm him down Read more

When an arranged marriage is forced upon Ilara, she must find a way to outwit the Court of Winter in order to escape her demanded fate.Being entered into the Rising Queen Trial is equivalent to death. If I win, I’ll marry my enemy. If I lose, I’ll marry another fae of the king’s choosing. Either way, my freedom is lost unless I find a way to escape.Intent on fleeing, I train my new affinities and learn what’s needed to survive while pretending to vie for the throne. With my sister at my side, I know we’ll find a way to prevent my enslavement to the Court of Winter.But the Crown Prince has other ideas. As Prince Norivun’s interest in me grows, I’m determined to avoid his allure, until he reveals sides of himself he’d kept hidden—sides that make me want to succumb to the innate need burning inside me.Now that his secrets are laid bare, devastating consequences loom for me and him. Consequences that not even the powerful prince could have foreseen.Thorns of Frost is book two in Fae of Snow & Ice, a four-book enemies-to-lovers fae fantasy romance series that takes place in Krista Street’s Supernatural World. This series contains steamy romance, a strong female fae who refuses to bow, a morally gray prince whose brutality knows no bounds, and a deadly tangle of royal strife and intrigue. Read more

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