Short Reads

After twenty-two years of building the perfect life—and the perfect husband—Abbey’s world unravels when she hears him whisper another woman’s name in his sleep. What begins as suspicion spirals into obsession, then violence. A dark, twisted domestic noir about the cost of devotion, and the rage of being replaced.

Bestselling author Kenya Wright returns with a standalone multicultural forced proximity romance that’s a beautiful escape with a huge happy ending. News of the coronavirus hit New York City, and LA-native Jade is stuck dog sitting in her best friend’s Brooklyn apartment. Her bestie Zora is on her honeymoon in the Maldives, but may now be stuck there too. The island has canceled all flights. Only God knows when Zora will return, and Jade can fly back to LA. Then, Zora’s brother Kamal shows up with his bags and proclaims that he is temporarily moving in. Which is odd because he has his own luxury condo in Manhattan. Something clearly happened with him and his girlfriend. As the global pandemic ravages the world, Kamal and Jade become corona roommates in Zora’s one-bedroom apartment. Each day brings unique challenges for the pair while they navigate the new normal. Although dealing with bumps in the road, they quickly figure out that as long as they have one another, they can handle anything. Plus, there’s many steamy ways to pass the time. No cheating. Lots of sex and funny moments. Some drama. Plenty of erotic illustrations.

As a 2nd year Medical student, I'm supposed to be learning how to save lives. Instead, I'm losing my mind over an older married woman. Teyonah. My landlord. My forbidden obsession. With my trust fund, I could afford a luxury penthouse downtown. But I chose her basement apartment because I'm addicted to the sound of a real home. Kids running overhead. Dinner cooking. A mother's voice calling them to the table. Everything my childhood lacked. Then I learned the she's trapped with a narcissist who weaponizes their kids. He's bleeding her dry in legal fees she can't afford, delaying her freedom with every court motion. He's the disease. I'm the cure. And I want to make her forget his name and remember mine in every moan. I want to study her anatomy. Her breath. Her pulse. Her touch when she hands me the mail. The soft tremor in her voice when she says my name. Her husband thinks money and manipulation make him untouchable. He's about to learn what happens when someone with more of both decides he's the problem. Textbooks call this obsession. I call it devotion. When I'm done, Teyonah won't just be healed. She'll be free. Protected. MINE. ⚠️ This story is a dark, obsessive, reverse age-gap romance (Heroine 39, Hero 25). Contains voyeurism, obsessive monitoring, Mommy/Good Boy praise, lactation kink, and an alpha hero who believes love and control are the same thing.

He gave me permission to sleep with another man. When I discover my husband has cheated—again—I decide to leave him. To save our marriage, he gives me a weekend pass to sleep with anyone I want to. I’m shocked and have no intention of sleeping with another man, but I go to a hotel to get away from him and think. That’s when I run into his friend and business partner, Brent Rossi. Brent is sexy and handsome and a little older. I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve secretly fantasized about him for years. When I tell him about my husband’s infidelity, I’m shocked again. Brent offers to help me settle the score.

I came to the mountains to escape. I didn’t know he was already waiting. Killian Wolfe lives off-grid, deep in the mountains, where no one dares trespass. But the moment I move into my aunt’s remote cabin, I feel it. Someone is watching me. Things go missing. And at night… I swear it feels as if someone is in the room with me. He says he’s here to protect me. From the town. From my boss. From every man who’s ever looked at me wrong. He doesn't ask permission. He leaves offerings. And I can't stop craving the monster in the trees. This isn’t just a stalker romance. It’s a possession story.

Eshe knew loving him would break her, but she did it anyway. Her grief isn’t delicate. It’s loud, ugly, and full of sad songs, banana pudding, and one-sided phone calls she doesn’t answer. Her best friend’s wedding is days away, but Eshe is nowhere near emotionally ready for fake smiles and bridal lingerie. Broken Clocks is a raw, voice-driven portrait of a woman who loved recklessly, grieved in stereo, and is trying—messily—to put herself back together. While the man who broke her keep asking her for patience. Session 33 is the first book.

Masked gamer “Joker” is used to being in control – on screen and off. But when curvy girl Amara stumbles into his world at GamerCon, all bets are off. One look is all it takes. Instalust hits hard and fast, leaving them both breathless and craving more. Joker’s dominant side emerges as Amara awakens desires he thought he had in check. She’s never felt this kind of heat before, and she’s ready to play. But when the convention lights dim, will the game be over before it truly begins? WARNING : This instalove/instalust romance features an OTT, dominant alpha gamer, scorching hot scenes, and a HEA that’ll leave you thoroughly satisfied. Mature themes and language. Adult situations. Little to no plot. Pure Smut ;-) If that’s not your jam, please don’t proceed!

A thrilling tale of VENGEANCE, LOVE, & REDEMPTION. Lei must avenge his lover's death which shattered his world. But fate has other plans. The possibility of new love appears, and it is obsessive and all-consuming. In a world where every step could be a deadly dance, Lei faces a choice: remain bound by his past or risk everything for a fresh start. \\\*Although this is a standalone story, it should be read after DIMA to better enjoy the Diamond Syndicate.