(Previously published as Black Widow's Kiss: A Dark MM Mafia Romance by McAnders, Alex (AUTHOR).) _____ What do you get when you marry the calculating new alpha of the Ricci pack to the infamous "Spider Demon" of the yakuza? A web spun with blood, betrayal, and submission. I never expected to get married, especially not to the deadliest man in the Sato clan—a creature who thrives on chaos and may already be plotting my demise. But when loyalty to my pack demands a sacrifice to unite our families and seize control of New York’s supernatural underworld, I have no choice. Kuroi Sato ...

Irie always knew he would be given to a mage. A man who would own his body, his magic and his life. Irie was born a vessel. Destined to be nothing more than expensive property. Given to whoever the Council chose. He accepts his fate and is willing to do his duty, but when his master turns out to be unreasonably cruel, can Irie survive? Sithin has always been a rebel so when the Council give him a vessel, he knows it is a trap. The man will be a spy, a snake in his bed. A council weasel set to ruin him. But not if Sithin can ruin the vessel first.

What do you get when you marry a calculating mobster to the infamous "Black Widow" of the yakuza? A union soaked in blood and betrayal. I never expected to be getting married, especially not to the most dangerous figure in the Sato family. But when a chance to strengthen our family's grip on New York's underworld presents itself, I know I can't refuse. My loyalty to the Ricci name demands this sacrifice, even if it means tying my fate to someone who might be plotting my demise. But nothing is as it seems. Instead of a ruthless killer, Kuroi Sato turns out to be a chaotic force of nature—...

One of my toughest decisions was to join the Army after graduating high school. My second toughest was to decide it was time to get. I wanted more than that life had to offer—namely the return of my humanity and a life beyond the pain that had leached into my soul during my deployments. Without a hint at what to do next, I said goodbye to my Army life and headed home to Missouri.

Is true love with your soul mate worth risking your life for? When werewolf Luke Morgan runs an errand with his brother Kelan, the last thing he expects to find at their neighbor's ranch is his soul mate. The tall, muscular ranch foreman Mark Malone is every gay man's fantasy. The only problem? Neither Luke nor Mark is gay. Unable to deny the attraction they feel for one another, they decide to try and make things work. The relationship at first seems all they could hope for but trouble in the guise of Ethan Walker, a werewolf who has his sights set on Luke, threatens to destroy their ...

They say journalists should never become part of the story. Someone should've warned me before I locked eyes with six-foot-two of brooding hockey defenseman. Covering the college hockey team was supposed to be my stepping stone, not the assignment that would tangle my heart in a power play I never saw coming. My mentor always preached about professional distance. Funny how those principles evaporate when Sean's guarded eyes meet mine across a locker room. Then I noticed it during a game. The wince, the careful way he rotated his shoulder when nobody was watching. Nobody except me. The scoop...

Birdie In this world, it is a sin to have a good heart. In a world where power is inherited, promises are broken, and kindness is eradicated, I tried to be good. But no matter how far I ran, the past yanked me back by the collar. The worst thing that can happen to a good heart? It is catching the devil's attention. And liking it. He made the likes of me learn how to beg—begging for it to stop. That pull of brusque hands, the pitch black and Russian laced words. The second worst thing to happen? It is to want to understand it. Sasha I hate many things, but nothing tops the specific kind of...

When wolf Pete Johnson hears there has been an explosion at the dancehall he manages, he rushes to the scene with his alpha, Kelan. Kelan’s mate Jake had been on his way to Jessie’s dancehall with Tony, a friend visiting from New York who Pete has yet to meet. When they arrive at the scene, amid the chaos, Pete discovers that Tony is his mate. However, Tony is human and doesn’t know about the existence of wolves. As more fires ravage the small town of Wolf Creek, including Kelan’s home – The Crazy Horse ranch - Pete must help find the person responsible while trying to persuade ...

Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell. Don’t Fall in Love. Luis and Rafael are rivals, spies, and experts at denying the obvious: their chemistry. Years of outmaneuvering each other have built a bond fueled by competition, sarcasm, and tension they both pretend isn't there. When UN negotiator Monica—brilliant, closeted, and very much not interested in either of them—draws unwanted attention, they come up with a plan: fake a love triangle to keep all their secrets safe. Pretending to fight over a woman who’s in on the act? Perfect cover. But the charade pulls them closer than expected. As ...

The countdown to graduation is on, but for Tay, Toby, and Third, real life is just beginning. The trio of best friends—Tay, Toby, and Third—are about to face their most 'adult' year yet. As Tay and Toby dive deeper into their relationship, navigating the excitement of firsts and the intimacy of being together, they find themselves discovering everything they’ve always wanted. Meanwhile, Third is on his own journey of self-discovery and where he falls on the asexuality spectrum, embracing and exploring what it means to find a connection in a world that too often prioritizes romantic/...

Welcome to The Tent. Every year twelve contestants travel to the British countryside to compete for the fabled title of "Britain's Next Best Baker," but only one can emerge from The Tent victorious. Xander was absolutely certain that this season, the winner would be him. He'd studied his competition, laid out his plans, and spent nearly a year meticulously plotting a path that would lead him to precisely where he stood now: plastering a fake smile across his handsome face as he did his very best to appear normal, his left eye twitching erratically at the effort, mouth straining to fake a ...

We became famous overnight. One day, I was a twenty-four-year-old drummer slinging pizzas to make ends meet, and the next, I was a member of the most popular alternative band ever. Despite being world-famous, there was no connection in it. I'd lost touch with reality, with intimacy. I couldn't find a place to be normal. I'd lived my entire life straight-edged while watching obsession destroy my best friend. Obsession terrified me—that is until I met him.

The leftovers: Justin, Tommy, Jake and Marcus. Staying behind at the dorms over the college holidays was supposed to be uneventful, but for Justin, the expected peace and quiet turns into something much more. With late-night beers, shared showers, and lingering glances, the line between friendship and desire begins to blur—especially with Tommy. As their bromance develops, intimate moments unfold and the tension slowly builds. Justin is drawn deeper into a world of secret feelings and unspoken attraction. But how long can he keep his truth hidden? In a space where walls are thin and ...

He was never supposed to matter. Now he’s the only thing that does. Luca Bianchi keeps his head down. In a world where omegas are pawns, he’s carved out a quiet life as the Corvino family’s lead accountant—until a missing ten million dollars makes him the center of a deadly game. Matteo Corvino, heir to the city’s most powerful crime family, was bred for power, not mercy. His father demands an advantageous alpha-alpha marriage to secure their legacy. But when Luca’s discovery threatens to unravel rival alliances, Matteo makes an unthinkable choice: Claim the omega. Protect him ...

Perfect for fans of The Plated Prisoner and A Court of Thorns and Roses, Of Shadows and Ash is the first book in a dark fantasy romance series with slow-burn heat, morally grey fae, cursed witches, secret identities, found family, and a heroine who refuses to go quietly. They say I used to be someone else. Someone powerful. Dangerous. Now I’m just Felicity Forrest—journalist, sceptic, nobody. Until I kill a man…and the blood won’t wash off. One problem. He wasn’t just a man. He was fae. When a dark bargain rips away my identity and buries my past, I wake up in a world I don’t ...