In a remote valley, a botanist discovers flowers that do more than bloom—they hunger. Beneath its beautiful surface, the violet grove hides a dark secret. Something waits in the shadows—something searching for the perfect host. With every breath of intoxicating pollen, she is dragged deeper into the grove's embrace. As scientific resolve gives way to primitive desire, she'll learn that some seeds, once planted, create cravings that can never be satisfied.SEE FRONT MATTER FOR CONTENT WARNINGS Read more

Lorna has tracked and studied wolves all over the world. But this trip is different. This time she is the one being tracked. The one being studied. Something massive and savage has claimed this territory, and tonight it will claim her. Read more

It takes nothing less than a fateful natural disaster to throw two opposites together in a ground-shakingly charming short story by the New York Times bestselling author of Drunk on Love.This Valentine’s Day, Daisy Murray has her heart set on binge-watching rom-coms. Instead, an earthquake traps her inside a bakery with its impossibly rude and insufferably handsome owner and head baker. They already have a history: she’s always smiled, he’s always scowled. Where better to finally get to know each other than amid the disaster? Then again, they have no choice. Besides, it could have its sweet, undeniable, and unpredictable perks.Jasmine Guillory’s Drop, Cover, and Hold On is part of The Improbable Meet-Cute, irresistibly romantic stories about finding love when and where you least expect it. They can be read or listened to in one sitting. Let’s make a date of it. Read more

Every person she kisses finds their true love, and it’s never her—until now, in this funny and magically romantic short story by the New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics.Audrey Love is cursed to be the person before you find your soulmate, the girl you dump for your true love. So when her best friend disappears hours before his Valentine’s Day wedding, Audrey fears that she did the unthinkable and kissed him at last night’s bachelor party. With help from the best man, she retraces her steps to find the missing groom and, with any luck, a true love of her own.Ashley Poston’s With Any Luck is part of The Improbable Meet-Cute, irresistibly romantic stories about finding love when and where you least expect it. They can be read or listened to in one sitting. Let’s make a date of it. Read more

Find out how Maddy and Doug met in this sweet and hilarious short story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer. Travel nurse Maddy doesn't have time for a relationship, not even with the ruggedly handsome farmer who she feels a spark of attraction to. Doug is a walking green flag. After a run in with Maddy thanks to the Wakan town mascot, Kevin Bacon the pig, he can't help but feel the spark too. Even though she doesn't plan on staying in Minnesota forever, Maddy believes she and Doug can still have a fling… or maybe they’ll just find themselves in a situationship.  “The Situationship”was originally published as a bonus chapter in the Target exclusive edition of Just for the Summer. This ebook original also includes a first look at Abby’s new release, Say You’ll Remember Me. Read more

Deep in the wilderness, entomologist Dr. Avery Reed stumbles across something that was never meant to be found. Now, trapped between scientific fascination and primal fear, she finds herself the focus of a being that sees her as more than just prey. As the line between terror and ecstasy blurs, she surrenders to an inhuman hunger that demands more than just her blood. In the silence of the forest, no one can hear her cries of fear—or pleasure.See Front Matter for Content Warnings Read more

What if Elizabeth discovered a dead body in the Netherfield library?It is a truth universally acknowledged that Netherfield Park is cursed. Or is it?When Mr. Bingley leases the notorious estate after decades of abandonment, the neighborhood teeters between hopeful matchmaking and fearful whispers of past murders. Skeptical yet curious, Elizabeth Bennet dismisses the old tales as superstition—until a shocking discovery plunges her into a terrifying mystery.Amidst deadly secrets and hidden dangers, Elizabeth must race to uncover the truth before the sinister legacy of Netherfield claims its next victim. But can she trust anyone—including the enigmatic Mr. Darcy—or is everyone at Netherfield hiding something?In a Regency world where romance mingles with suspense, one thing becomes frighteningly clear: at Netherfield, happily-ever-after is no guarantee.Author's note: this is a short novelette just under 10,000 words. It was originally published in Pride, Prejudice, & Permutations. Read more

Is it harder to find a killer or land a buyer? In this playful short story from New York Times bestselling author Elle Cosimano, two unlikely real estate agents become even unlikelier detectives.A million problems arise when trying to flip a crumbling old Victorian. But Lyda, a newbie seller, and Dani, a TikTok-trained home stager, are fixated on one: the dead landscaper in the bedroom. The notorious lothario was one of many last-minute contractors swarming around, and now every jilted lover and business competitor is a suspect. It’s up to Lyda and Dani to close the case before the open house.Elle Cosimano’s Staged is part of Busybodies, a collection of quirky mysteries featuring amateur gumshoes who stumble upon peculiar cases. Calling all snoops! Read or listen to each arresting story in a single sitting. Read more

During a brutal winter, a young woman longing for love finds more than she expected in the woods, in this wickedly sensuous short story by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic.Judith knows her sister, Alice, is the pretty one—but that doesn’t stop her from wishing for love. When a handsome and gentlemanly hunter appears in their village, seeking lodging from the cold, she believes her lover has finally arrived. He does, indeed, choose to stay—but as Alice’s husband, not her own. When another stranger comes out of the woods, looking every bit a vagrant, he offers Judith something mysterious and enticingly strange. Against reason and decency, she welcomes both men into her life, in different ways. As forbidden longings ensnare each of them, an unrelenting winter storm and an evasive wolf on the prowl have everyone on edge…and ravenous. By spring thaw, will any of their hungers be satisfied? Read more

Tis the season to be naughty...College hockey rivals turned lovers Jackson Reed and Killian Blackwell are about to face their toughest match yet: Christmas with both their families at the Reed mansion.Between sexual tension to melt the estate's ice sculptures, and a shared future that's anything but certain, this holiday season is bound to be unforgettable.The only question is whether the mansion-and their families-will survive their particular brand of Christmas spirit.**This story features the couple from Brutal Titan and is an extension of their story. It is recommended to read Brutal Titan first.** Read more

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Alison is stuck in a crappy job with a crappy apartment. But everything is about to change on a work team building retreat in the woods. Sawyer Shaw, once the bad boy in high school, now a sexy lumberjack who goes after what he wants. And he has his eye set on Alison. Back then, she was the good, girl next door type. But she is not in high school anymore. Alison is stuck in the woods with a bad boy lumberjack and anything can happen!Check out the whole Lumbersnacks series. Short, stand alone, snack-sized romances for you to enjoy! Read more

Every day, I see him. Braylen Michaels—the eighteen-year-old neighborhood hotshot with a body built to ruin men. He’s got that cocky smirk, that effortless charm. The kind of confidence only a guy that young and that beautiful can get away with. And me? Early forties, divorced, and—until recently—straight. But lately, Braylen’s been getting under my skin. I catch myself watching. Wondering. Thinking things I shouldn’t be thinking. Then my laptop dies. And guess who the repair shop sends? Braylen. Now he’s in my house, standing way too close, looking at me like he knows something. Like he’s been watching me, too. One wrong move and my little secret? Exposed. And if he finds out, I might have to do anything he says to keep his mouth shut. But what if he’s not as straight as he seems? What if he wants to cross that line just as badly as I do? One way or another, this is about to get very messy… Read more

I'm snowed in with the mountain rescue firefighter....and things are heating up!The worst snowstorm in thirty years hits my small town.Then the dog I'm fostering goes missing and I go out to find him.But I get helplessly lost...right in the middle of the storm.Rescue appears in the huge, grumpy shape of Flint Lockwood.He's older than me, experienced and gorgeous.His eyes light up when they see me, roaming over my curves.This growly mountain man makes my body ache and my lips tingle.We're snowed in together and the fire isn't the only thing that's burning out of control...The firefighters of the Snowflake Falls Fire Department are ready to meet the curvy girls of their dreams. Each of these interconnected stories can be read as a standalone. The one-hour romance reads are perfect for a lunch break or before bed read. No cheating, swoon-worthy heroes and always a HEA. Read more

Adam hires his neighbor Mildred's granddaughter as his personal assistant for the summer without even meeting her. He feels bad for the elderly woman, and she'll just keep badgering him about it anyway, so he gives in. As a secluded writer, he really doesn't require her services, and finds himself dreading it. And then he meets Lily, and is magnetized by her youthful energy and effortless beauty. There's a certain twinkle in her eye when she looks at him, and the tension is immediate. He does a complete 180.Maybe he could use an assistant after all... Read more

Newly-mated (and grudge-holding) Liz wants nothing more than to be away from the tribe that’s exiled her man. Raahosh wants to prove to Liz that he can be a good mate, even if he’s ugly. On a honeymoon, they can get to know each other better. Perfect, right? This story is an extended epilogue for book 2 of Ice Planet Barbarians -- Barbarian Alien -- and is for readers who want a little more of their favorite couple. Don’t start here! Start with book one, Ice Planet Barbarians. Read more

He moved to the mountains for the simple life. But the city girl staying next door may just complicate things.My neighbor has a sweet tooth. At least that's what I assume. About four times a week, he orders bear claws from the local bakery--bear claws that I deliver.But what he doesn't know is that I'm his new neighbor. I'm staying in the cabin next door. And when the opportunity to invite him over to dinner arises, I can't resist.But what I don't realize is that he's been ordering bear claws just to see me. It turns out my attraction to him is mutual. But there are some things he doesn't know about me, and when he finds out, his interest in me might change.Craved by the Lumberjack is an OTT age-gap romance featuring an alpha hero and V-card heroine. It’s designed to be read in only one hour. If you like short, steamy instalove novellas, you’ll love the entire Sexy Lumbersnacks series! Read more

It's hard being a new mom on a barren, wintry planet. How about a mom...times two? Nora has to find a way to juggle babies, her mate, and friendships while catching the occasional nap. Can she get her groove back?This is a short story set in the ICE PLANET BARBARIANS series and does not stand alone. It should be read after BARBARIAN'S MATE and is a little bit of sweetness and family life for those waiting for the next release. Read more

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She thought she was engaged to a brooding mountain man. Turns out, she’s been writing love letters to his mother.EmoryI’m ready to take a leap of faith. Tired of city life and loneliness, I sign up for a mail-order bride service, pouring my heart into months of letters with a rugged ex-Navy SEAL who makes me believe in love. But when I arrive at his remote cabin, suitcase in hand, Ben Sutton has no idea who I am. Turns out, his meddling mother played matchmaker—and now we’re stuck together for one night and just like that, my dream of a fresh start shatters… or does it?Ben I don't need a wife. A quiet life in the mountains is all I want—until Emory crashes into my world with her fiery spirit and irresistible curves. She’s too sweet, too tempting, and entirely too good at making my cabin feel like home. But I know better than to fall. I’ve lost too much already.This small town, spicy age-gap, forced proximity, with a meddling mama novelette can be read in an hour. This is a standalone short romance with NO cliffhangers, No cheated, and a HEA. Read more