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University of Aurora wasn’t my first choice to pursue my photography degree. Nor was some random apartment with three bros my first choice for housing. Yet here I am, surrounded by mountains on campus and three hot, but annoying – and sometimes downright hateful - bros in Seth, Hunter, and Lucas at home. I’m trying to ignore it all: the mess, the wild parties, and the fact that they pass the same woman between them like some kind of trophy. Yet as each day goes by, my hot, annoying, alpha-hole RoomHates are somehow turning into something that I can’t seem to resist.

I don’t know what I was thinking when I agreed to rent a room at the ‘brohouse’. Not only were the living conditions a nightmare, but my three new RoomHates made every day unbearable. That is, until the unthinkable happened. Slowly I saw Seth, Lucas, and Hunter as more than just the jock bro personas they put on. They were sexy, passionate and – dare I say it – caring at times. As our dynamic shifted, I found myself drawn into intimate moments with not just one of the bros, but all three. As much as I want this unconventional relationship to work, I have to ask myself if I can ...

Sienna Ryder’s family used to rule the south of the city, until the rival Carrington family executed not only Sienna’s father, but everyone she loved. Fearing for her life, Sienna seeks asylum with the Remingtons of the north, thinking they were the lesser of two evils. She was wrong. Sienna does her best to do as she’s told and survive the sadist Remingtons when she’s kidnapped by the family that killed father. Though still treated as a prisoner, the Carrington patriarch and his four heirs: Jaxon, Aiden, Xavier, and Jenson, acknowledge that Sienna is a valuable piece in play for ...

Amidst the eerie mists of Neverland, I, Molly, navigated a life less ordinary. The forsaken daughter of the feared Captain James Hook, I was woven from the fabric of piracy - sharp-edged, unyielding, and shadowed. Without a mother's warmth, I grew up with the cold touch of a sword, yearning for a father's love that seemed as distant as the stars above. But destiny had its games. An unexpected encounter with the enigmatic Peter Pan and his band of lost boys pulled me into a whirlwind of emotions, torn between loyalty to my blood and a newfound connection with the wild-hearted boys of the ...

The last thing I expected was my mom to find out I was pregnant by barging into my baby shower. She doesn’t understand or approve of my relationship, and definitely doesn’t approve of my pregnancy. Can I work it out with her? With dad? Can the bros and I find our happily ever after?

After her father’s death, heiress Mila is thrust into a shadowy underworld where secrets and danger meet unexpected love. Don, a hardened killer from a secret organization, gets a curveball job to protect, not kill. His target? Mila. Their relationship is a fiery mix of fear, attraction, and defiance. Together, they face a cutthroat survival game, full of twists and betrayals. It’s all about the risky side of love and power, where falling for each other might be the riskiest move of all.

Arriving back in Aurora after a semester in Paris is bittersweet. The City of Love turned out to be a city of problems. Between my internship nearly imploding, Seth’s injury, and Lucas’ parents, it’s a wonder we made it back still together. But while our relationship has endured, can it withstand a fourth suitor knocking at the door?

The start of my college career wasn’t at all what I expected. After moving into the ‘brohouse’ during my first semester, I found my three terrible RoomHates had somehow turned into my sexy Roommates. Over the next semester our new relationships blossomed, until we hit a snag with Hunter’s struggles with addiction. But the four of us stuck together, and stuck it out until we made it through to the other side. Now, with each of us having our own reasons, we’re off to Paris for a semester. Does that now make us Flatmates? And how will the City of Love affect our budding romances ...

From the quaint shores of Azure Cove, a dream and a derelict inn I never knew I'd inherit. Driftwood Dreams Inn, a relic of the past, holding untold potential beneath layers of time's forgetfulness. With sketchpad in hand, I imagined a new beginning, a fresh start. Danny, my steadfast rock, stood by me, offering support, love, and the helping hands of his three best friends: Dylan, Logan, and Ryder. Dylan, a master of his craft, his carpentry skills as breathtaking as his intense gaze. Together, we discovered the inn's structural secrets, the thrill of our shared passion making my heart ...

In the glamorous yet cutthroat world of New York fashion, Charlie, a recent graduate from Aurora University, finds herself entangled in a web of mystery, betrayal, and romance. Working as a beleaguered assistant to the once-renowned fashion designer Michael Roth, Charlie's life is a whirlwind of fetching her boss from late-night escapades and struggling to have her own fashion designs recognized. Her world turns upside down when her sketches catch Roth's eye, leading him to steal her designs and catapult himself back into the limelight at Fashion Week. A drunken confrontation at a high-end ...

Caught in a dangerous game of vengeance, Sienna becomes the object of obsession for Kyle, a ruthless man hell-bent on claiming her fortune. Surrounded by her loyal allies and the protective heirs, Sienna must navigate a world of secrets, betrayal, and passion, where every step could mean life or death. In the shadow of violence, love blossoms, but the ultimate showdown draws near, forcing Sienna to tap into her martial arts training and confront Kyle. Sacrifices are made, heroes fall, and Sienna proves she's no damsel in distress. The thrilling conclusion leaves her standing amid the ruins ...

Merpeople and humans are enemies. At least that’s what my father has told me ever since I betrayed him by saving that red-headed human child so many years ago. He’s never let me forget it, and has always shunned me. So I had no choice. I had to prove to him I was deserving to be named heir to his throne. My plan was dark and reckless, but with the help of the squid sorcerer Cassian, I can pretend to be human, and enact my revenge. But the human world is not what I thought. How can I return to the depths when I find my heart being torn not only between land and sea, but in the hands more...

I'm glad to have Hunter home, and things seem to be getting back to normal. Seth and Alex are back to their on again off again bromance/bickering and Lucas is following his dream of writing, despite his parent's wishes. Then when an agent approaches him with a big break, Lucas has to decide if writing about his family is worth disrupting everything.

In a world where alliances can be lethal, Sienna Ryder is playing a high-stakes game of power and betrayal. Striding alongside the enigmatic Carrington heirs, she traverses treacherous terrains, from the allure of the Hamptons to infamous city parties, rallying support against the ruthless Remingtons. But as secrets unravel and a trusted ally turns traitor, the battlefield shifts to her own home. On her birthday, Sienna finds herself ensnared in the Remingtons' deceitful web, bound in a dangerous marriage. Now, more than her claim to the city is at stake – it's her very identity.

He’s gone. Hunter graduated and moved away to pursue his dreams of playing in the NFL. We said nothing would change, that we could do long distance… but can we really make it work? While Hunter’s alone and travelling from city to city, I have Seth, and Lucas, and Alex to keep me occupied. It’s just not the same. Especially when my calls go unanswered and long distance romance turns into long distance problems.

It seems that keeping my complicated relationship with Mario, Anthony, and Jared secret wasn't to be. Now that my clients are whispering, my parent's reputation is on the line. With my whole family against me, it seems only my new lovers are in my corner. But can our feelings for each other survive the scandal?

In the icy world of professional hockey, I have found myself in the eye of a storm of passion while breaking every rule I've ever known. As a respected sports journalist, my pen has been my sword, my integrity my shield. But now, the battlefield has shifted. I'm in the throes of a love that's forbidden, taboo. It's me against the world, me against the norm, loving not one, but three pro hockey players. Jack, the team's captain, with his smoky gaze and electric touch. Maxim, the stoic goalie, whose silent strength makes my heart race. And Ethan, the rookie, whose innocence and passion ignite...

Once upon a time there was acharming prince, two wickedly cruel step brothers, and a pair of magical glass slippers. But this isn’t the story you know.

Joining the law firm run by my brother Chris's three best friends was suppose to be easy. But I never imagined I'd find myself in a relationship with two, maybe three, of said friends. With all of the drama, I need to find a new law firm to join so I can separate my work and my pleasure.

Being a bookworm daughter of an inventor isn’t a lavish life, but things seemed to be looking up for us when Papa moved us to the lavish town of Colderidge. However, I soon found myself pursued by the “handsome” oaf Lord Heath Everton. A man I’m certain is more in love with himself than any other. But it turns out that Heath is the least of my worries. That the money Papa came into? It wasn’t from his inventions. And now he owes a man only known as The Beast money that we don’t have. It seems my stay in Colderidge will be short-lived, as I trade our cottage in for a cell in The ...