The Heart of Wynter: A SciFi Alien Warrior Holiday Romance (Horned Holidays #06) by Honey Phillips

Can an independent woman melt the heart of the legendary Winter King—and give a lost child the family they all need? Tamsin has built a quiet, independent life tending her small herd on her isolated mountain croft, and she likes it that way. But when a mysterious little girl appears on her doorstep, Tamsin can't turn her away. Wynterian d'Kingmar has lived alone in the mountains since his ship crashed on K.R.S. Three. Avoiding the humans who fear him as the legendary Winter King suits him just fine. Until one stubborn, tempting human female turns his disciplined life upside down. Tamsin certainly doesn't intend to fall for a huge, horned alien whose stern commands make her want to argue with him almost as much as she wants to kiss him. But as winter closes in, the mystery surrounding the little girl draws them closer, and the heat between them becomes impossible to ignore. Wynter has survived a crash, a brutal winter, and more than a year alone. Letting Tamsin into his heart may be the one challenge he can't overcome. A sweet and steamy holiday romance featuring a fiercely independent heroine, a protective horned alien, a precocious little girl, an enormous snow beast, and an unexpected family in the making. (Intended for mature audiences.)

The Knotty Clause: A SciFi Alien Warrior Holiday Romance (Horned Holidays #04) by Honey Phillips

Can a single mother create some holiday magic for a reclusive alien warrior? Lured by the promise of steady work, Gemma accepts a job at a remote mining claim, only to find that both she and her young son are virtual slaves to the greedy mine boss. When a desperate attempt to escape finds them caught in an unexpected snowstorm, she thinks all is lost - until a very large and very not-human male appears and rescues them. Their savior is gruff, reclusive, and unexpectedly kind. He offers them a refuge - as long as they don’t intrude on his privacy. He even draws up a contract, but the longer they stay with him, the more Gemma wants to break every one of his rules. Ever since his ship crashed on K.R.S. Three, Yede has concealed himself in his mountaintop hideaway. A life alone with his memories is better than risking more heartbreak - until he rescues a fragile, tempting human woman and her determined little boy from a snowstorm. Now the icy walls around his heart - and other important parts - are beginning to thaw. Can he find the courage to take a second chance on love, despite the risks? This sweet and steamy holiday romance features a clever and resourceful heroine, a not-as-reluctant-as-he-seems hero, an irresistible little boy, and all the warmth of the holiday season. Not to mention enough long, sweet, lickable... candy canes to satisfy your every craving! (Intended for mature audiences.)

A Kiss of Frost: A ScFi Alien Warrior Holiday Romance (Horned Holidays #03) by Honey Phillips

Can the warmth of the holiday season thaw an alien warrior’s frozen heart? When Katerina is faced with an unwanted marriage, she takes her younger sister and runs, only to discover a small band of misfits hiding in some ancient ruins. Their fight for survival grows even harder as the holidays approach - until a massive horned warrior appears in their camp. Subcommander Jackasarian D'Frostulen never seems to get things right. Stowing away on his leader’s ship - and crashing on the backwater planet of K.R.S. Three - is his worst mistake yet. Knowing that his career, and possibly his life, are over, he runs. He finds an unlikely place with an enchanting female and her band of orphans. For the first time in his life he’s both wanted and needed. When unexpected difficulties arise, will he fight for the woman and children he’s come to love - or will he run again? A sweet and steamy holiday tale featuring a feisty heroine, an unlikely hero, and, of course, a very happy ending! (Intended for mature audiences.)

A Gift for Nicholas: A SciFi Alien Warrior Holiday Romance (Horned Holidays #02) by Honey Phillips

Can a single mother show an arrogant alien warrior the true meaning of the holidays? Jenna is a hard-working single mom with no time for fairy tales. She dismisses her daughter’s stories of a mysterious horned Santa living in the woods as no more than the imagination of a precocious child – until the day her daughter doesn’t return home. Her frantic search leads her to a crashed spaceship and a massive, horned alien warrior. He’s bossy, arrogant – and has a loneliness which matches her own. When Ambassador Nicholsarian’s chief rival doesn’t return after the… distraction he arranged, he refuses to admit he’s concerned. But when the months pass without word, he finally sets out to investigate – only to have his own ship crash on the backwater planet of K.R.S. Three. Before he can determine if a similar fate befell the other male, his mission is diverted by two of the most fascinating creatures he has ever encountered: a small child who shows no fear of his mighty horns, and a beautiful female who is equally unimpressed with his mighty… sword. Trapped together by an early snowfall, Jenna and Nicholas find an unexpected comfort in each other’s company. It is the season of giving, but she has a daughter to raise and he’s looking for the fastest way off the planet – what could they possibly have to offer each other? A sweet and steamy holiday tale featuring a determined single mom, a reluctant hero, and, of course, a very happy ending! (Intended for mature audiences.)

Krampus and the Crone: A SciFi Alien Warrior Romance (Horned Holidays #01) by Honey Phillips

Can a horned alien warrior and an isolated woman grant two children their holiday wish for a family? Jaelle is lonely. Ostracized by the village, like her mother and grandmother before her, she poses as an old witch in order to eke out a meager living selling herbal remedies to people who don't want to admit they need her help. When children start disappearing from the village, she is determined to find an answer to the riddle. She doesn't expect to find a massive, horned alien - one who sees through all her disguises. Since crash-landing on K.R.S Three, Commander Krampusarian D'Marchandar spends his time working on his ship and secretly observing the other inhabitants. During his explorations, he discovers a strange, beautiful female. It is an impossible attraction - but when he sees her treatment at the hands of the other villagers, he decides she is his to protect. A sweet and steamy holiday tale featuring two precocious orphans, a determined heroine, an unexpected hero, and, of course, a very happy ending! (Intended for mature audiences.)

Night Under a Dark Moon by Dani Taillefer

You were warned not to enter the forest. You went anyway. Step into a world where fairy tales have rotted at the edges, where wishes carry a terrible price, and where the monsters are far closer than they appear. In these dark retellings of Grimm’s most enduring stories, familiar tales become nightmares of blood, madness, and ancient horror. There is no guarantee of a happy ending. Only the promise that you will never see these stories the same way again.

The Professor and the Siren by Vala Stone

My whole life, I dedicated myself to discovering the secrets of the ocean. When I encounter a merman, I think I might be losing my mind. Except he’s real, and he's asking me out, spilling all his secrets, sating my curiosity, and stirring my lust. My own private nerdy professor turned merman; he ticks all my boxes. What do I do when my merman is in danger of being discovered by my colleagues? Do I turn my back on them and help him? Do I sink or swim? Do I fall in love? This is a short paranormal romance novella about a brave marine biologist, a sexy merman, and a sizzling HEA. Romance, Paranormal, HEA, Steamy, Merman, Shapeshifter, Sweet, Fated mates, Beach Read this novella for free by signing up to the newsletter.

Bound to the Warlock: A Cozy Smalltown Paranormal Romance (Hillcrest Hollow Shifters #05) by Vala Stone

He tells me to leave town. I can’t seem to stay away. Maggie I come to Hillcrest Hollow with a broken career, a bruised heart, and every intention of hiding out with my best friend until my life stops falling apart. Instead, I find her broody coworker, a magical town full of secrets, and a stubborn little bobcat kitten determined to adopt me. Thorne is filthy rich, dangerously powerful, and makes it painfully clear he wants nothing to do with me. Too bad his actions keep betraying him. Every cold warning comes with quiet protection. Every sharp insult only makes me more determined to uncover his secrets. Then my dreams start calling me into the woods... and something ancient starts calling me by name. Thorne I’ve sworn off obsession. Sunshine like Maggie has no place near a warlock like me. Fate disagrees. Now the woman I keep trying to push away is tangled in the magic threatening Hillcrest Hollow. She finds the family she’s always deserved, a troublesome little companion determined to throw us together, and me. She thinks I’m trying to keep her safe. She has no idea I’m willing to burn the world down to do it. This is Book Five in the Hillcrest Hollow Shifter series, but each book can be read as a standalone. Bound to the Warlock delivers a secretive grumpy warlock billionaire, an always cheerful, artist with a temper, a cute bobcat kitten with romance plans, and a sizzling HEA that will leave you breathless. Fun tropes: Down-on-her-luck heroine Small town Best friend’s coworker Grumpy/sunshine Mysterious billionaire warlock Animal companion Dreams Ancient magic Found family Possessive/protective MMC “Burn the world down for her” energy

Bound to the Griffin: A Paranormal Shapeshifter Romance (Hillcrest Hollow Shifters #03) by Vala Stone

He’s sworn to protect the town’s secrets—but she might just unravel his heart. Gwendolyn Buying the old B&B was supposed to be my fresh start. But Hillcrest Hollow isn’t exactly welcoming. The house is crumbling, the neighbors glare like I’m some kind of threat, and something’s definitely watching me from the woods. Then there’s Jackson—the town’s sheriff with storm-gray eyes and a quiet intensity that makes my heart forget how to behave. He’s always there when things go sideways, and I’m starting to think those hands could fix a lot more than broken porch steps. The more I dig, the darker the town’s secrets get—and the more tangled up we become. Whatever’s hiding in Hillcrest Hollow isn’t just folklore. And if I’m not careful, it won’t just break my heart—it might claim everything. Jackson The second Gwendolyn arrived, I knew she’d be trouble. Hillcrest Hollow chews up outsiders, and the things that live in the dark don’t take kindly to curious humans. She should’ve left—but she’s still here. And I’m starting to forget why I ever wanted her gone. She’s fierce, stubborn, and too damn tempting for a man who’s spent years keeping his beast on a leash. But something old is waking, and she’s at the center of it. I swore to protect this town—but I’d burn it to the ground before I let anything touch her. Even if the real danger… is what I am. This is Book Three in the Hillcrest Hollow Shifter series, but each book can be read as a standalone. Bound to the Griffin delivers a protective griffin shifter, a bold human heroine looking for a new beginning, ancient secrets, and a sizzling HEA.

Bound to the Minotaur: A Paranormal Shapeshifter Romance (Hillcrest Hollow Shifters #02) by Vala Stone

Car trouble on a desolate road? Terrifying. The brooding, irresistibly hot mechanic who shows up? Utterly distracting… Kess Running is my only option. When a job offer across the country promises a fresh start, I grab it like a lifeline. But fate, it seems, has other plans. Stranded in the middle of nowhere with a broken car, I’m at my wit’s end. Then he appears. Gregory, the grumpy mechanic with smoldering eyes, a scowl that could cut steel, and secrets as dark as the night. Trusting anyone has never been my strong suit, but when he uncovers evidence that my “accident” wasn’t an accident at all, he’s the only one I can turn to. And the more time I spend with him, the more I realize—beneath the gruff exterior is a man worth risking everything for. Gregory Patience? Never heard of it. Tact? Doesn’t live here. I prefer my life quiet, my sanctuary off-limits, and my secrets buried deep. Then she crashes into my world: Kess, the fiery little stray with a broken car and danger on her heels. She’s fierce, maddeningly stubborn, and absolutely captivating. Against every instinct, I find myself letting her in. The closer she gets, the harder it is to keep my distance. And when her past threatens to destroy her, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even if it means revealing the beast within. This is Book Two in the Hillcrest Hollow Shifter series, but each book can be read as a standalone. Bound to the Minotaur delivers a grumpy Minotaur shifter, a fiery human heroine, an adorable kitten who knows too much, and a sizzling HEA that will leave you breathless.

Bound to the Dragon (Hillcrest Hollow Shifters #01) by Vala Stone

Inheriting a sprawling picturesque farm in a cozy small town is probably everyone’s secret dream. When it happens to me, my life gets turned upside down. Rosemary My father’s will stipulates I have live to there for a year if I want to inherit his millions too. The place is a fire trap, ready to collapse at the slightest breeze. Then the dreams start. A voice calling to me, seducing me, whispering in my sleep. Nothing is what it seems in Hillcrest Hollow, I expect more dreams, but then a rainstorm brings a stranger to my doorstep. A naked stranger. It is then that the seduction truly starts and I find myself bound to a dragon. Chardum For twenty-six years I was trapped beneath rubble. My only anchor the faintest touch of my soulmate’s mind against mine. Suddenly she’s here, next to my prison, on my land. I will do whatever it takes to get her to free me, and then I will seduce her until she will never want to leave. My Rosy does not know the truth about her father, or this land, she does not know the peril she’s in. I am Chardum the Destroyer, a mighty dragon, and I will teach her all she needs to master her powers and her inheritance. I will claim her heart and soul. Protect her with my dying breath from the evil that seeks to destroy us all.

Ensnared by the Stone Freak: A Paranormal Romance (Twisted Carnival Series) by Vala Stone

At the Twisted Carnival, the ‘Stone Freak’ can turn anyone to stone—but when he meets her, she’s the one who stops him in his tracks. Camryn Being called the ‘Ice Queen’ stings, but after my ex shattered my trust, keeping my distance feels safer. When my best friend drags me to the Twisted Carnival, I expect a night of cheap thrills—not a collision with the impossible. The moment I meet the Stone Freak’s gaze in the middle of the ring, my world tilts. Heat ignites, shattering the walls I built. Halvard is powerful, mesmerizing… dangerous. But for the first time in forever, I want to take a risk. Forget contracts and a stalker ex—I’m about to embark on the wildest adventure of my life. And it begins with him. Halvard My gift was once a blessing. Now it’s a curse. My gaze turns flesh to stone, making me a monster in the eyes of the world. The Twisted Carnival is the only place I belong—until a Seer’s prophecy changes everything. Then I see her. Camryn. My mate. And suddenly, nothing else matters. I will seduce her. I will claim her. I will show her that a life with a Stone Freak is the greatest adventure of all. But when her past comes hunting, I’ll do more than fight—I’ll unleash the beast within. No warlock, no shadow, no force in this world will take her from me. Let them try. This standalone novella is part of the multi-author Twisted Carnival series. It features a passionate half-gargoyle, half-basilisk 'Stone Freak,' a pet boar named Hogzy, a lawyer with a stalker, and a guaranteed steamy HEA.

Single Pucking Orc: An Orc Hockey Romance (The Orc Hockey League) by Honey Phillips

The playboy reputation was fake. The baby was real. Rognar Stonebreaker has always been the fun one. The charming orc with an easy smile, a playful reputation, and absolutely no plans to settle down. Then a baby appears on his doorstep. Suddenly the Emerald Enforcers' star winger is juggling midnight feedings, diaper disasters, and the shocking discovery that he'd do anything for his little girl. Including asking for help. Nora Bennett is practical, organized, and completely unimpressed by orc hockey players, no matter how attractive they might be. So why does she keep saying yes to the massive male who is turning her carefully organized life upside down? The more time Nora spends helping Rognar navigate parenthood, the more she discovers the devoted father hiding beneath the flirtatious reputation. And the more Rognar begins to wonder if the family they’re unexpectedly creating is something he never knew he wanted. As the attraction between them grows, Rognar must prove he's more than the carefree bachelor everyone believes him to be. Because losing Nora would be even worse than changing his first diaper. A sweet and spicy hockey romance featuring a surprise baby, a charming orc hero, a practical heroine, found family, small-town chaos, and a guaranteed happily ever after. The Orc Hockey League is a cozy-spicy monster romance series where fierce orc athletes rule the ice, rivalries run hot, and love hits harder than a body check. Each book can be read as a standalone.

River Dragon's Song (Dragons on Mars Book 3) by Honey Phillips

A hidden river. An impossible discovery. A dragon who's been waiting in the darkness. When Morgan is separated from her team, she doesn't expect a single wrong step to plunge her deep beneath the surface of Mars. Lost in a vast underground world, she discovers the impossible—an ancient river flowing through the darkness and evidence that she's not alone. Korrak has been wandering the hidden waterways alone since he awakened, listening for a song that never comes. Until her. The pretty female is stubborn, determined, and far too tempting. Korrak knows he should keep his distance, but every instinct urges him closer. The longer Morgan remains trapped beneath the surface, the harder it becomes to resist the dragon who has quietly claimed her heart. Finding a way home should be her first priority. If only she could convince herself to leave him behind. A sweet and spicy sci-fi romance featuring a stranded heroine, a lonely dragon, only one cave, hidden secrets, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

C is for Captive (The ABCs of Alien Abduction) by Honey Phillips by Honey Phillips

A hidden human. A captive alien warrior. A dangerous attraction. Amy survived being abducted from Earth by becoming invisible. She conceals the fact that she’s human, keeps her head down, and never takes unnecessary risks. Until she is ordered to bring food to a huge, chained alien warrior who refuses to speak. She should be terrified of the massive male. Instead, she finds herself intrigued by the secrets in those silver eyes—and the promise of protection in that powerful body. Brannik has his own reasons for remaining a captive. But when Amy’s secret is discovered, nothing matters more than protecting the tempting little human who has somehow become his. Because the one thing more dangerous than a captive warrior is a captive warrior with someone to protect. This sweet and spicy sci-fi romance features a hidden human, a dangerous captive warrior, forced proximity, caretaking, touch her and 💀, a fiercely protective hero, and a guaranteed HEA.

Bred by the Beast: A Steamy Fairytale Retelling Monster Romance (After Midnight Series) by Annee Jones

🔥 I climbed to the Beast’s castle because I was told I’d never carry a child. The old stories say the monster in the black castle can give barren women what no physician can—for a price. I bring gold. Courage. Desperation. Bastian wants none of it. His price is simple: find the spell hidden somewhere in his endless library. Break his curse, and he’ll give me the child I came for. Then the castle doors lock behind me. Seven nights. Thousands of books. One massive, furred, fanged Beast who watches me like I’m already his. I should be afraid of him. I am. But the longer I search, the less I want to run. And the more I wonder what it would feel like to be wanted by the monster I came to bargain with. 💋 Beauty and the Beast vibes • Monster romance • Forced proximity • Breeding kink • Cursed Beast • Guaranteed HEA 🔥 Quick, hot, and bingeable in one sitting. 🔥

The Orc's Gift (Sunshine Valley Orcs #02) by Alana Khan

She carved flowers from his homeworld into wood. In his culture, that’s practically a marriage proposal. Honey I build instruments for retirees, hobbyists, and local musicians. Not devastatingly attractive seven-foot orcs with broad shoulders, careful hands, and a deep voice that slides straight under my skin. Kragen comes to my workshop looking for a custom dulcimer and somehow becomes part of my days instead. Coffee on the porch. Long conversations about music. Excuses to keep coming back long after I’ve delivered his instrument. I tell myself he’s just a client, even when the best part of my day starts sounding a lot like his car coming up the drive. So when I customize his instrument using sketches he once drew on the back of a napkin, I think I’m just being thoughtful. I don’t know I’m accidentally courting an orc. Kragen I knew I was in trouble when Honey started seeing me clearly. Not the performance. Not the musician everyone thinks they know. Me. She listens when I speak. She notices things no one else does. And then she hands me an instrument etched with flowers from my homeworld because she remembered they mattered. And now I have a problem. Because humans treat gifts like objects. Orcs treat them like intentions. In my culture, a gift made with this much care is a declaration. It demands an answer in kind. Equal intention. Equal devotion. Now I’m caught between restraint and desire, trying not to overwhelm the woman who’s already become the center of every song in my head. Some gifts ask for an answer. Some come with an orc who’s been writing songs about you for weeks and is running out of reasons not to back you against the nearest wall. Protective hero • Orc musician • Handmade gifts • Slow burn to scorching • Size difference • Mutual yearning • Explicit heat • Guaranteed HEA

The Orc's Protection (Sunshine Valley Orcs #1) by Alana Khan

He gave her his coat. In his culture, that means she's already his. Riona The school's handsome security guard is seven feet of careful restraint—quiet, deliberate, almost unnervingly gentle for someone so large. I notice everything about Vraag. The rare touches. The precise control. The way his presence makes me feel safe and dangerously aware at the same time. When I shiver in the cold and he wraps his coat around my shoulders, I think it's kindness. I have no idea it's a vow. Vraag Eight years of making myself smaller. Quieter. Less. So humans won't fear me. Riona Walker has never once looked at me with fear—and the night her small frame tremblesy with cold, eight years of careful control gives way to instinct. In StoneWatch culture, offering protection is offering yourself. She's been wearing my scent, wrapped in my warmth, and I am done pretending I don't want to make it permanent. Some offers can't be taken back. Some come with a seven-foot orc who spent eight years learning patience—so he could spend one very long night using none of it. Protective hero • Size difference • Slow burn to scorching • "She's mine" energy • Explicit heat • Guaranteed HEA

Dragon My Crazy: A Paranormal Monster Romance (Possessive Monsters Book #12) by Maggie Mayhem

A Single Dad Dragon Meets His Witchy Match As a recently divorced grandmother, I buried my magic long ago and ask nothing of life but peace and quiet. Then a single-dad dragon offers me a job as governess to his motherless dragonlet. I agree to just one visit, no promises. But the moment I step into his castle, Emmett decides I’m his. He calls me his treasure. He touches me like he means to keep me. And the heat between us? As hot as the fire in his belly. But secrets slither through these castle walls, and someone covets what Emmett guards most. To save the dragonlet I’ve come to love, I’ll have to reclaim my magic and learn to trust the dragon who’s staked his claim on my heart. And I have to do it all before dragon fire burns it all to the ground. Dragon me Crazy is a steamy paranormal monster romance featuring a divorced, older heroine, a possessive dragon, and tons of adventure and steam. While technically a standalone, it’s best enjoyed by those familiar with the Possessive Monster universe. Tropes You'll Love: ❤️ Fated mates ❤️ Recently divorced, older heroine getting her second chance ❤️ Single dad dragon (and one heart-stealing dragonlet) ❤️ Special monster anatomy ❤️ Touch her and die ❤️ A possessive dragon who knows exactly what he wants

Gamble on a Gargoyle: A Paranormal Monster Romance (Possessive Monsters Book #11) by Maggie Mayhem

Rock bottom never looked so good. My fiancé murdered someone over a dragon’s egg. I panicked and ran. I also, maybe, accidentally stole the egg. That part was unintentional. Mostly. Now I’m on the run with stolen supernatural cargo, a murderous ex-fiancé on my heels, and a half-formed plan to throw myself at the mercy of the powerful dragon of Darlington. Enter Graham. He’s a gargoyle with wings, claws, and the whole shebang, and he claims he’s here on behalf of the very dragon I’m on my way to see. He just can’t prove it. He’s also hot as sin. And apparently exactly my type. One stolen egg. Multiple people who want me dead. And all my traitorous brain can focus on is whether this gargoyle runs warm despite being hard as stone. Spoiler: they do! Gamble with a Gargoyle is a standalone paranormal romance full of adventure and sweet & steamy scenes with a protective gargoyle. HEA guaranteed.

Incubus with Benefits: A Paranormal Monster Romance (Possessive Monsters Book #10) by Maggie Mayhem

Witch, please. Falling for an incubus was not on the to-do list. Losing my job sucks. Getting canned because the boss’s sleazy nephew can’t take no for an answer? Infuriating. To stop me from hexing him into oblivion, my coven drags me out to Darlington’s premier paranormal nightclub to dance off the rage. When I’m targeted by an unknown spell, who else but Julian, the Delerium’s sexy-as-sin owner, steps up to care for me. The incubus has a reputation for breaking hearts and headboards, so I know better than to let mine get involved. But he’s also sweet and considerate, and surprisingly possessive. And for a guy who swears we’re just friends with benefits, he sure acts like I belong to him. Suddenly, losing my job is the least of my worries. Because witches are going missing, and if I don’t figure out who’s behind it, I’ll be next. Julian vows to keep me safe… but who’s going to protect my heart when I fall for my possessive monster? Incubus with Benefits is a standalone romance with a hunky, protective incubus, and a sassy, modern witch with attitude. Think steamy PNR with a blend of cozy mystery. HEA guaranteed.

Handcuffs and Hexes: A Paranormal Monster Romance (Possessive Monsters Book #09) by Maggie Mayhem

What’s worse than waking up in the hospital with the mother of all concussions? Finding out the guy sent to care for me is the same too-sexy-for-his-own-good wizard who stole my flipping cruiser! Cocky, powerful, and a shameless flirt, Seth is everything I hate. So why do my knees turn to jelly every time he calls me a cutesy nickname? Ugh! Why, oh why, do I have a weakness for chiseled abs and piercings? It’s not like he’s even available! And to complicate things even more, I find Seth’s equally sexy and even sweeter demon lover, Liam, just as irresistible. Not one to shy away from a challenge, I agree to a casual fling. Nothing more. But when they both turn their charms on me, I realize I’ve bitten off more than I can chew. But our unconventional secret arrangement isn’t the only thing threatening to tear my world apart. A giant mind-controlling, wizard-devouring portal has opened up in Darlington, threatening to consume the entire city, maybe even the entire world. Will we be able to destroy it before it turns Seth against us? And how will I ever pick up the pieces when everything is over? Handcuffs and Hexes is a sweet and steamy standalone paranormal romance featuring a black cat wizard, his golden retriever demon, and the sexy officer who gets between them… literally. HEA guaranteed.

Guarded by My Gargoyle: A Cozy Monster Romance (Fairhaven Falls) by Honey Phillips

He returned to Fairhaven Falls with a fortune and a plan. Falling for the widowed plant nursery owner next door was not part of it. But her little boy sees him as a guardian. And she sees the softness beneath the stone. And once a gargoyle puts down roots… nothing will move him. Guarded by the Gargoyle is a cozy, protective small-town monster romance about second chances, chosen family, and a hero who finally decides to stay.

Protected by the Orc (Fairhaven Falls #07 / Sweet Monster Treats #08) by Honey Phillips

Her orc bodyguard is determined to keep her close! Holdar doesn’t do commitment. Even his latest security job as bodyguard to a pretty, spoiled - and annoyingly adorable - heiress won’t last, which is just as well. The sooner he gets away from her innocent smiles and tempting curves the better. Trish is desperate to escape her father’s gilded cage, even though her latest bodyguard is the biggest, most intimidating - and most enticing - male she’s ever met. Then her disastrous attempt at freedom leads her straight into his massive orc arms. Holdar failed one person in his care, and he’s not about to do it again. He’s determined to keep Trish safe, even if it means returning to Fairhaven Falls and facing the past he wants to forget. A tiny southern town and the smallest cabin she’s ever seen? A grumpy orc who insists on putting her to work - when he’s not kissing the heck out of her? Trish should be miserable. Instead, she’s never been happier. But can their relationship be more than temporary? And is she willing to take a chance on an orc who's afraid to commit? * * ~ * * "Protected by the Orc" is the eighth sweet and steamy monster romance that makes up the Sweet Monster Treats multi-author, shared-world collection. Each book is a standalone, containing its own 'Happily Ever After', and can be read in any order -- (but the series is likely enjoyed most when read in order, as characters may appear throughout the stories!) Be sure to explore all the titles brought to us by three bestselling authors: Book 01: "Cookies For My Orc Neighbor" by Michele Mills (2023) Book 02: "Candy For My Orc Boss" by Ava Ross (2023) Book 03: "Cupcakes For My Orc Enemy" by Honey Phillips (2023) Book 04: "The Single Mom and the Orc" by Honey Phillips (2023) Book 05: "Single Dad Orc" Ava Ross (2023) Book 06: "Twins For The Wild Orc" by Michele Mills (2023) Book 07: "Undercover Orc" by Ava Ross [2024] Book 08: "Protected by the Orc" by Honey Phillips [2024] Book 09: "Arrested by the Orc" by Michele Mills [2024] * * ~ * * "Protected by the Orc" is also the seventh book in Honey Phillips' series, Fairhaven Falls. Be sure to explore all the titles Book 01: "Cupcakes for My Orc Enemy" Book 02: "Trouble for My Troll* Book 03: "Fireworks for My Dragon Boss" Book 04: "The Single Mom and the Orc" Book 05: "Mistletoe for My Minotaur" Book 06: "Valentine for My Vampire" Book 07: "Protected by the Orc"

Valentine for My Vampire: A Cozy Monster Romance (Fairhaven Falls #06) by Honey Phillips

Her vampire is heating up the kitchen! Wendy’s first visit to a supposedly gourmet restaurant in the sleepy little town of Fairhaven Falls did not go well - especially her interaction with the arrogant and annoyingly attractive restaurant owner - and she didn’t hesitate to tell her readers all about it. She has no intention of returning, but she never could resist a challenge. Restaurant owner and vampire? It’s an odd combination given Damian’s very specific dietary requirements, but Midnight Manor means everything to him. He’s not about to let one snippy and surprisingly succulent food critic destroy everything he’s built, even if it means using his special gifts to convince her. As a series of mysterious mishaps continue to plague the restaurant, Damian and Wendy are forced to work together to track down the culprit. But as the tension in the kitchen heats up, so does their attraction... Each book in the Fairhaven Falls series can be read as a standalone romance. This sweet and steamy holiday tale is intended for mature readers.

The Single Mom and the Orc (Fairhaven Falls #04 / Sweet Monster Treats #4) by Honey Phillips

Her grumpy orc is going to hammer his way into her heart! When Pippa finds herself in Fairhaven Falls with empty pockets and a brand new baby, she’s thrilled when a sweet - and slightly scary - old lady offers her a job and a place to live. Their new home isn’t much, but it offers a desperately needed shelter. Then her grumpy orc neighbor comes charging into their lives. She should be wary of the huge male, but when she watches him handling his hammer, fear is the last thing she feels. And when he cradles her daughter so tenderly against that big muscular chest? Her heart isn't the only thing melting! Trogar likes his own company just fine, thank you very much. When his grandmother insists he help out his new neighbor, he reluctantly agrees. But the more time he spends with the curvy human and her adorable daughter, the more he wants to claim them both as his own. When Pippa’s past catches up with her, can Trogar keep her and her daughter safe? And when the dust settles, will he have a new family - or the solitary life he no longer wants? * * * "The Single Mom and the Orc" is a sweet and steamy monster romance that is the fourth book in the Sweet Monster Treats multi-author, shared world collection. Each book is standalone, contains its own Happily Ever After, and can be read in any order-- (but the series is likely enjoyed most when read in order, as characters may appear throughout the stories!) Be sure to explore the other titles in the collection: Book 01: "Cookies For My Orc Neighbor" by Michele Mills (2023) Book 02: "Candy For My Orc Boss" by Ava Ross (2023) Book 03: "Cupcakes For My Orc Enemy" by Honey Phillips (2023) Book 04: "The Single Mom and the Orc" by Honey Phillips (2023) Book 05: "Single Dad Orc" Ava Ross (2023) Book 06: "Twins For The Wild Orc" by Michele Mills (2023) Book 07: "Undercover Orc" by Ava Ross [6 May 2024] Book 08: "Protected by the Orc" by Honey Phillips [13 May 2024] Book 09: "Arrested by the Orc" by Michele Mills [20 May 2024] * * * "The Single Mom and the Orc" is also the fourth story in Honey Phillips' Fairhaven Falls series: Book 01: "Cupcakes for My Orc Enemy" Book 02: "Trouble for My Troll" Book 03: "Fireworks for My Dragon Boss" Book 04: "The Single Mom and the Orc" Book 05: "Mistletoe for My Minotaur" Book 06: "Valentine for My Vampire" Book 07: "Protected by the Orc"

Fireworks for My Dragon Boss: A Cozy Monster Romance (Fairhaven Falls #03) by Honey Phillips

Her dragon is turning up the heat! After a series of corporate mergers, Charlotte’s job is hanging by a thread. When her boss orders her to drag an overdue manuscript out of their bestselling author, she’s determined to succeed - even if it means leaving the city for the small Southern town of Fairhaven Falls. She just didn’t expect the elusive author to be so big. And handsome. And winged. Nakor Earlsworth refuses to give in to the common stereotypes about dragons. He lives in a glass-walled house, not a cave. He doesn’t breathe fire - at least not most of the time. And he certainly isn’t sitting on a hoard of treasure. So why is it that when an annoying, buttoned-up, and irritatingly attractive, female shows up on his doorstep, he’s suddenly envisioning her wearing his gold - and nothing else? A very stubborn male and an equally determined female are about to find out what happens when an immovable object meets an irresistible force. Sparks are going to fly. Literally. Each book in the Fairhaven Falls series can be read as a standalone romance. This sweet and steamy story is intended for mature readers.

Trouble for My Troll: A Cozy Monster Romance (Fairhaven Falls #2) by Honey Phillips

Her troll mechanic is determined to get her engine revving! Alison is looking forward to finally settling down in Fairhaven Falls. Surely a town full of monsters will make it easier to guard her vulnerable heart. When she runs into a truck driven by a massive troll with a charming smile, she realizes it might not be so easy after all. Despite her attempts to avoid him, he keeps coming to her rescue. Will isn’t happy about returning to his small hometown to take over the family business. The sooner he can escape a job he doesn’t want in a place he doesn’t want to be, the better. The curvy little female who collides with him can’t be more than a distraction - so why does his inner troll want to carry her off to his den and keep her forever? He doesn’t even have a den! Can a male who doesn’t want to stay and a woman who doesn’t want to leave find happiness together? Each book in the Fairhaven Falls series can be read as a standalone romance. This sweet and steamy story is intended for mature readers.

My Descendants Will Rule the Immortal World by Summer Night, Autumn Air

After being transported to a world of cultivation, Li Xiaojun seeks protection by marrying into an established cultivation clan and becoming a live-in son-in-law. He expects to spend the rest of his life as an insignificant member of the family—until he awakens a system capable of enhancing the talents of his descendants. Ten years of lifespan can grant one of his children a superior spiritual root. A hundred years can produce a supreme-grade spiritual root. A thousand years can create an earth-grade genius, while ten thousand years can give rise to a prodigy blessed with a heavenly spiritual root. As long as he is willing to spend his lifespan, there is no limit to how powerful his descendants can become. Immortal spiritual roots, chaos spiritual roots, innate physiques, divine bodies, immortal bodies, lunar physiques, solar physiques, and even the legendary chaos body— Generation after generation, extraordinary talents are born from his bloodline, and an immortal clan destined to spread across the cultivation world begins its rise.

I Raised Mythic Sea Beasts in My Fish Tank by Skyborne Hero

One day, an ordinary fish tank becomes home to a race of miniature fishfolk. Soon afterward, its owner learns that the game captivating the world is destined to merge with reality. When that happens, monsters and civilizations from another realm will cross over—and ordinary people may have nowhere left to hide. His only advantage is a god-tier talent that transforms his fish tank into an evolving pocket world. Sea beast eggs, rare creatures, and precious resources obtained inside the game can all be brought into it. With time flowing far faster within the tank, even the weakest hatchling can grow into a creature of legend. By the time the game descends upon reality, the balance of the entire world has already begun to change. Colossal sea beasts rise from a seemingly ordinary tank, ancient powers lose control of the oceans, and distant kingdoms arrive at an astonishing conclusion: They have discovered the legendary origin world of all sea beasts.

I Was the Sun Before I Became an Immortal by Veyron Grape

For tens of billions of years, he existed as the Sun. He burned silently in the depths of the cosmos, watching civilizations rise and fall before eventually growing tired of eternity itself. Then came the collapse. The moment he became a black hole, he opened his eyes once more—reborn as a newborn infant in a cultivation world. The sect elders tested his spiritual roots. The spirit stones showed no reaction at all. He frowned slightly. It felt as though something inside him was missing. So… his spiritual roots simply grew on their own. They taught him spells. He mastered them after a single glance—and casually improved them along the way. They warned him that his killing intent was too heavy. He merely smiled. “Everyone,” he said calmly, “please die here.” He only wanted to live an ordinary life as a cultivator. But somehow, everything in this world seemed terribly wrong.

My Basic Attacks Permanently Increase HP by Hckhood

Lin Tianhao has already witnessed the end of the world once. After being betrayed and killed, he awakens on the eve of Oracle’s launch—the game destined to merge with reality and unleash the Twilight of the Gods. This time, he knows exactly what is coming. Using his memories of the future, Lin Tianhao obtains a Divine Talent Awakening Stone and unlocks an ability that should not exist: Every basic attack permanently increases his maximum HP. Better yet, those attacks also inflict true damage based on his ever-growing health. While other players struggle through beginner quests, Lin Tianhao hunts hidden opportunities, challenges enemies far above his level, and prepares to restore a fallen Eastern Kingdom. Rare classes, divine blessings, secret missions, and forgotten treasures all become stepping stones on his path. Before long, the supposedly fragile archer possesses more health than the strongest tanks—and enough damage to erase elite players with a single arrow. The gods believe they control the game. Lin Tianhao intends to prove them wrong.

My Sect Pays You to Cultivate by Milo Blade

In this world, cultivation is not a path for the poor. Pay an entrance fee. Pay for a chance to learn. Pay every month just to remain a disciple. After transmigrating into this ruthless cultivation world, Su Bai refuses to accept its rules. With the Strongest Sect System, he establishes the Heavenly Dao Sect around one simple promise: Cultivation is free. New disciples can learn immortal arts from their very first day. The sect even pays them monthly allowances—and the stronger they become, the more they earn. In return, every breakthrough achieved by his disciples feeds power back to Su Bai, allowing both the sect and its master to grow stronger together. What begins as a ridiculous experiment soon becomes a force capable of overturning the entire cultivation world. Talents rejected by wealthy sects find a home. Ordinary mortals gain a path to immortality. Years later, enemies march on the Heavenly Dao Sect expecting to find a group of penniless weaklings. Instead, they discover the truth: Even the man sweeping the floor is an emperor.

I Became the Blacksmith NPC by Clearing Nuts

When the next-generation full-dive VRMMO Godhunt Online finally launched, professional gold farmer Liu Kongkong rushed in immediately. After all, this game was supposed to make him rich. Unfortunately, the name he wanted was already taken. “Seriously? Fine, I’ll just change it. Can you hurry up? You’re wasting my money-making time.” After a few random clicks— He entered the game before even finishing character creation. And somehow, his character had become the blacksmith NPC of the beginner village. At first, Liu Kongkong was furious. Then he discovered something important: Every coin players spent on his weapons belonged to him. Suddenly… being an NPC didn’t sound so bad. Forge equipment? He casually modified the stats and sold them for ten times the price. The cash shop doesn’t sell cosmetics? Fine. He’d just craft better-looking armor himself. The system wanted him to design dungeons for players to challenge? With his years of gaming experience, if players could clear them easily, he’d change his surname on the spot. World Boss loot wasn’t enough to satisfy him anymore. True divine weapons could only be forged by Liu the Blacksmith himself. As his wealth exploded and his stats spiraled completely out of control, one truth became clear: He no longer needed skill multipliers. A single punch was enough. And when the worlds finally merged together, even the supreme god-emperor was smashed into the ground by Liu Kongkong’s fist. “This… is your limit?” the Emperor God asked weakly. Liu Kongkong shook his head. “No,” he replied calmly. “This is the limit your body can withstand.” “And I’m still not wearing my equipment yet.”

Graveyard Sword Immortal by Calyx

Lin Xiao transmigrates into a world of cultivation with one extraordinary gift: Max-Level Comprehension. Any Divine Ability or cultivation technique becomes clear to him the moment he encounters it. His only problem is a complete lack of cultivation resources. Before he can find a solution, agents of a Demon Sect seize him and force him to become a Tomb Guardian at Pyre Heaven Sword Tomb. His daily duty is simple: polish the swords buried there. What appears to be a punishment soon becomes an unimaginable opportunity. By polishing the longsword Lihuo, he obtains a heaven-grade sword art. From Mingmie, he comprehends its Annihilation Sword Intent. From the personal weapon of an ancient Sword Emperor, he acquires an eternal and indestructible Sword Force. His comprehension is not limited to swords. Blades, Pills, Array Formations—even people—can grant him profound insights. While guarding the tomb, Lin Xiao quietly accumulates a terrifying breadth of knowledge and power. The disciples he casually guides grow into world-shaking experts, never realizing the true depth of their unassuming mentor. By the time chaos engulfs the cultivation world, Lin Xiao has already spent far too long hiding.

Who Said a Warrior Can't Walk the Sword Dao? by Croc Slayer

Qin Guan is a formidable martial artist who has opened the eighth of the Heaven-Defying Ten Gates. Following his master’s orders, he descends the mountain to fulfill an arranged marriage with the Nan Family of Luyun City. The Nan Family sees him as a worthless cripple—someone born without a dantian who can never cultivate Spiritual Energy. Unwilling to marry their gifted daughter to him, they secretly substitute Nan Rou, the family’s gravely ill eldest daughter. They believe they have discarded two burdens at once. They are wrong. Qin Guan may be unable to cultivate like an ordinary cultivator, but the Heaven-Defying legacy he inherited allows him to accomplish the impossible: combining overwhelming martial power with the supreme Sword Dao. While the world dismisses him as a failure, Qin Guan quietly stands beyond the reach of those who ridicule him. The moment he finally draws his sword, every assumption about martial artists will be shattered. A martial artist who dares to cultivate the Sword Dao? Who gave him permission?

My Sect Is Stronger Than It Looks by Darren Yu

Once, he stood at the very top of a sacred land. Then the elders turned against him. Stripped of his position and driven from the sect he once ruled, he left with nothing but the clothes on his back. That was when the system awakened. Its mission was simple: Build a sect. Recruit disciples. Develop its territory. And turn an unknown mountain into the greatest cultivation force the world had ever seen. From that day forward, everything changed. Ten disciples broke through at once. Then a hundred. Then ten thousand. Every achievement brought new rewards—rare treasures, powerful formations, countless draws, and even cultivation strong enough to shake the entire continent. The sect grew. Its fields produced heavenly herbs. Its disciples became monsters among geniuses. Even the creatures wandering around the mountain were no longer ordinary. Years later, an invading Demon Lord finally arrived at the sect gates. Then he saw the yellow dog guarding the entrance. He stared at it. The dog stared back. An Emperor Realm aura quietly filled the air. The Demon Lord's face twitched. “You call this a declining sect?” “Your damn watchdog is stronger than half the rulers on the continent!”

Meditate to Power: This Daoist Will Be Invincible by Zephyr

In the Yin Heavenly Domain, demons run rampant and malevolent spirits lurk at every turn. Ordinary mortals cling to survival under the shadow of transcendent powers, while the Cultivation Sects reign supreme—their Dao Lords gazing down upon the masses like ants beneath their feet. And “Immortal” has become the greatest forbidden word of all. Li Qingyun is a bastard-born son of the Marquis’s household—a boy written off as a hopeless waste from birth. Framed by those who envied him, he is cast out and exiled to a remote Daoist temple, seemingly condemned to spend his days in the company of flickering oil lamps, destined to grow old and die forgotten on the mountain. But fate has other plans. A mysterious Dao Effigy awakens within his mind, and from that moment forward, all he has to do is sit in quiet meditation—and his cultivation grows. Half a day to enter the Dao. Half a year to reach Foundation Establishment. One year to open his Qi Sea. Two years to Core Formation. Five years to Perfected Nascent Soul. Yet the deeper his cultivation runs, the more uneasy he becomes. This world is far more treacherous than it appears—and the enigmatic Dao Effigy lurking in his mind may not be the blessing it seems. Will Li Qingyun keep his head down and live in peace… or will he shatter the heavens, sweep away all who stand against him, and seize the invincible immortality he deserves?

The Low-Key Sword Saint by Aurelia Vale

Lin Feng learned the price of arrogance with his life. Reborn in the Nine Continents as the supposedly useless senior disciple of the Shenxiao Sword Sect, he makes himself a promise: this time, he will hide his talent, avoid unnecessary trouble, and survive. For a while, the plan works. Then hidden enemies strike his master, and remaining in the shadows is no longer an option. Forced to reveal only a fraction of his ability, Lin Feng overturns everything his fellow disciples thought they knew about him. The sect’s forgotten failure may actually be a peerless sword genius—and every glimpse of his true strength draws more attention than he ever wanted. He only wants a quiet life. Unfortunately, the world seems determined to make him famous.

My Disciples Think This Is a Game by Crystal Rock Sugar

After transmigrating into a world of cultivation, he inherited exactly one thing: A ruined sect. The mountains were barren, the halls were empty, and the surrounding wilderness was crawling with monsters and hostile races. Rebuilding the sect should have been impossible. Then he discovered the sect’s strange little assistant could summon “players” from another world. From that moment on, everything changed. Land that had been abandoned for centuries was cleared overnight by players who treated farming as a hidden quest. Monsters that once terrorized the region were worn down by endless waves of fearless challengers. Invading enemies expected to conquer a dying sect, only to be chased all the way back home by people who thought war loot was an event reward. Some players brought body-tempering techniques back to reality and became world-class fighters. Some turned melodies from the cultivation world into hit songs. The sect master watched it all happen with growing satisfaction. At least, he would have been completely satisfied if certain players would stop following him around every day, convinced that he was hiding a legendary questline.

Heavenly Insight: Forging Immortal Arts in the Scripture Vault by A Girl on Her Own

Lin Jiufeng transmigrated—only to find himself trapped in the body of a century-old man within Yuhua Sect, his frail body little more than a dying flame flickering in the wind, ready to be snuffed out at any moment. Yet fortune had not entirely abandoned him. Blessed with the gift of Heavenly Comprehension, Lin Jiufeng needed only a single glance to perceive the Dao and a single thought to derive new techniques. He reflected upon a hundred years of lived experience—and from those memories, he unraveled the secrets of Immortality. He watched clouds billow and winds gather—and from that sight, he comprehended the Divine Ability to summon storms and call the rain. He observed shooting stars blazing across the heavens and meteors crashing to earth—and from that vision, he forged the art of Daytime Falling Stars. He gazed at flowers blooming and withering in the courtyard, at clouds rolling and unfurling above mountain peaks—and from that stillness, he awakened the power to birth blossoms with a single thought. Tucked away inside the Canon Pavilion of Yuhua Sect, this ancient, unassuming keeper quietly studies, contemplates, and creates—weaving peerless techniques from nothing, one insight at a time. While the world outside churns with conflict and ambition, Lin Jiufeng's comprehension knows no ceiling. The Dao is everywhere. And for him, mastery is only ever one breath away.

I Copy My Way to Ascension by Brave

Bai Chen arrives in a cultivation world with no money, connections, or powerful background. His only advantage is the Entry Copying System, which allows him to copy a talent trait from another cultivator each month. Rather than courting danger, he joins a sect, keeps his head down, and quietly accumulates extraordinary gifts. Talents for alchemy, artifact forging, spirit plants, talismans, and beast taming—abilities others might spend a lifetime pursuing—gradually become his own. While everyone dismisses Bai Chen as an ordinary disciple with mediocre spiritual roots, he builds an overwhelming foundation in the shadows. His plan is simple: avoid trouble, make friends, and grow stronger where no one is looking. But in a cultivation world filled with rival sects, hidden dangers, and powerful enemies, staying unnoticed may prove harder than ascending itself.

Eliza's Cursed Dragon (Filthy Fairy Tales Series) by Bella Blair

Once upon a time... There was an enchanted forest where fairy tales came to life... ELIZA: After our father remarries, his new bride shows her true colors as an evil witch and curses my eleven brothers to live the rest of their lives as swans. There is only one way to lift the spell: I must take a six-year vow of silence, and at night, collect stinging nettles from graveyards to make eleven cloaks. Together, my brothers and I venture outside Fable Forest to escape our stepmother’s wrath. Three years later my vow of silence is severely tested when I meet the most handsome man I have ever seen. The infatuation is mutual, but how can I make him understand that I need to spend my nights at graveyards when I’m not allowed to speak? EDWARD: Building a town on the outskirts of Fable Forest was just the kind of challenge I was looking for. Until I run into a nasty witch that is. For saving her cat, she rewards me with a curse to turn into a dragon at night. She claims this is how I will find my true love. But how can I find true love like this? I resign myself to a life without love, until I meet the most beautiful stranger who lives in an old, abandoned graveyard with eleven swans. Doubting my sanity, I can’t stay away from her.

Remnants: Disruption by Mourning Star

New Chicago has a serial killer. Or two. Arya Skovsgaard is a lot of things, but a hero is not one of them. She might do heroic things, but since waking up ten years ago with no memory, it's hardly something she can claim. It also doesn't help that as a Remnant, she has strange powers that a large chunk of the world does not. She's not alone, but metahumans aren't always seen as positives in this world. Especially since they're blamed for the First and Second Disruptions that occurred centuries ago. Worse still, her powers of communion with the dead are really helpful for solving crimes, but little else. When a new string of serial murders turns out to be two different culprits, she finds herself in a head-on collision with a truth that is far larger than herself. And one that will ultimately alter the world as she knows it.

Oops I Fell for the Biker Next Door (Oops I Fell for the...Next Door Romance Series) by Julia Stone

Small-town girl meets the boy who broke her heart by leaving—now he’s back to claim it. Riot: I’m not here to stay. Just long enough to get my mother out of the cabin and into assisted living. Then I’m gone, happy to leave my past life behind once more. That was the plan—until Zoey appeared. The girl next door. All grown up. Still looking at me like I’m the guy I used to be. Lucas is dead. Riot is what’s left—and I’ve done too much to ever deserve someone like her. Someone sweet and innocent. So I try to keep my distance. My efforts are futile. She shows up anyway. Sweet smiles. Homemade desserts. Dinner invites I shouldn’t accept… but do. One week. That’s all I wanted to stick around for. Now I’m thinking I’m not leaving—not unless she’s riding out with me. Zoey: My first crush. The boy who left without a word. He’s back—but he’s not that boy anymore. Lucas is covered in scars and secrets I can feel but don’t understand. Riding a motorcycle and sticking out like a sore thumb, I should stay away. Instead, I find reasons to be near him. Because every look lingers. Every touch burns. And the closer we get, the harder it is to stop. He doesn’t plan on sticking around, so I should keep my distance. Too bad I don’t have the strength to do so. The boy I loved is gone… but the man he’s become? He’s the one I can’t resist.

Oops I Fell for the Hockey Player Next Door (Oops I Fell for the...Next Door Romance Series) by Annee Jones

🔥 I was not supposed to be naked in my neighbor's hot tub. But his place sat empty all summer, and a girl can only resist a hot tub for so long. Then the owner showed up. Pro hockey player. Mountain-man beard. Shoulders that make thinking difficult. Very unhappy to find me in his water. He makes me a deal I can't refuse. Now I'm cooking for him, sharing his hot tub, and praying he never finds out why I'm really hiding up here. 💋 🔥 Hockey player next door • Enemies to lovers • Forced proximity • Open-door heat • Guaranteed HEA Quick, hot, and bingeable in one sitting. 🔥

My Big Fat Texas Wedding (Wedding Season Series) by Annee Jones

🐾 JULES — I photograph pets for a living. Pampered ones. Diamond collars. Chanel carriers. I know what I'm doing. I did not know what I was doing when I said yes to shooting a wedding in Frognot, Texas. Four hundred guests. A ranch full of animals nobody warned me about. A bride with ideas. And Dutch Lovett — best man, horse rancher, and the most annoyingly attractive man I've ever met — watching every single thing go wrong with a grin on his face. Nothing about this weekend is going according to plan. Especially him. 🤠 One chaotic Texas wedding. One city girl in way over her head. One cowboy who likes her best when she's a mess. 🔥 Opposites attract • Fish out of water • Forced proximity • Guaranteed HEA Hot, hilarious, and bingeable in one sitting. 🐾

Ice Dragon's Heart (Dragons on Mars Book 2) by Honey Phillips

All she wanted was to be left alone. Now, he's her only chance for survival. Jaz came to the Martian pole for solitude, not company. Especially not the company of a seven-foot-tall alien who just turned her mining rig into a scrap heap in a fit of primal rage. Ajar is a creature of ice and fury, a dragon awakened from a frozen tomb, wounded and cornered. And thanks to the blizzard of the century, he's her new roommate. As Jaz reluctantly nurses him back to health, his defensive rage gives way to an unexpected vulnerability. She sees the lost soul trapped within the scales, and her hardened heart begins to melt. When a corporate hunting party arrives to claim their prize, Jaz and Adjar forge a desperate alliance. He may have destroyed her past, but he’s the only one who can protect her future. A sweet and spicy sci-fi romance perfect for readers who love forced proximity, wounded heroes, and a love that thaws the coldest of hearts.

Last Dragon on Mars (Dragons on Mars Book 1) by Honey Phillips

She was looking for answers. She found a legend. Dr. Alina Falkner is a scientist. She believes in data, in logic, in the cold hard rock of the Martian landscape. So when impossible energy readings lead her deep into a newly-opened cavern, she expects a geological anomaly, not the last echo of an ancient world, awakened by advanced human technology. He is dangerous. He is impossible. And he is her secret to keep. He was born in darkness. She was his first light. Born from a fusion of cyborg blood and the planet's dormant DNA, Rhyx is a newborn in a warrior's body, and the brilliant, gentle human who found him is the first thing he has ever known. Trapped together by a raging dust storm, she becomes his fierce, consuming passion. He will do anything to keep her, even though the world outside their sanctuary threatens to tear them apart. A ruthless scientist, obsessed with both Alina and her secrets, is pursuing them both. As the hunt intensifies, Alina must choose between the career she's dedicated her life to and the impossible male she's fallen for. But when you’re hiding the last dragon on Mars, the price of discovery isn't just loss—it's extinction.

Perfect Pucking Orc: An Orc Hockey Romance (The Orc Hockey League) by Honey Phillips

He controls everything—except her. As captain of the Emerald Enforcers, Tarmek Stonefist is disciplined, controlled, and ruthlessly organized—on the ice and off it. Chaos has no place in his world. Then free-spirited artist Edie Anderson crashes into his carefully ordered life and turns it upside down. She’s impulsive, emotional, and completely uninterested in schedules. She challenges him. Tempts him. And the more he tries to regain control, the faster he feels it slipping away. Perfect order. Perfect chaos. Perfectly pucking dangerous. The Orc Hockey League is a cozy-spicy monster romance series where fierce orc athletes rule the ice, rivalries run hot, and love hits harder than a body check. Each book can be read as a standalone and ends with a happily ever after.