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When the claws come out, it's a matter of life or death. Dr. Aris Thorne and his sharp-witted assistant, Mia Rodriguez, have just solved their first murder, but their lives are about to get complicated. The annual Whiskers & Winks Cat Show has come to town, and their clinic is swamped with high-strung show cats and their even higher-strung owners. But the main event is a disaster when the notoriously cruel judge, Bartholomew Finch, collapses and dies during the final round. The police chalk it up to a heart attack, but Mia’s instincts scream foul play, especially when the judge’s prize-...

Eighteen-year-old Thomas lives a lie. Secretly the son of Henry VIII and Katherine Parr, he toils on a forgotten farm, a royal truth hidden from the world. But the court beckons, a stage where his half-sister, Queen Elizabeth I, reigns supreme. Driven by ambition and a yearning for purpose, Thomas arrives, his identity veiled, to seek a place as an ambassador. Elizabeth knows his secret, her shrewd eyes missing nothing. She grants his request, but with a condition: his lineage must remain a whisper, a shadow. His first posting: the vibrant, dangerous lands of India. There, he finds Layla, a...

A killer is on the loose, and the only witnesses have four legs, a tail, and are very, very quiet. Dr. Aris Thorne, a compassionate small-town veterinarian, and his sharp-witted assistant, Mia Rodriguez, are used to dealing with finicky felines and nervous puppies. But when their oldest and most eccentric client, Mrs. Evangeline Davenport, is found dead, their routine is shattered. The police call it a heart attack, but Mia's keen eye and Aris's deep understanding of animal behavior tell them something is amiss. The only witnesses to the crime are Mrs. Davenport's menagerie of beloved, ...

Can a dramatic ending on-screen lead to a real-life beginning? Candace is a brilliant writer who's mastered the art of soap opera drama—intense passion, heartbreaking betrayal, and happily-ever-afters she can only dream of. Her secret? She pours all her unrequited feelings for the show's charming lead actor, Wes, into her storylines. But her world is turned upside down when Wes decides to quit the show to pursue his true passion: serious theater acting. Heartbroken, Candace writes a grand, final storyline for Wes's character—a dramatic love confession that's a secret message just for ...

Silas Thorne has everything money can buy. A ruthless industrialist with an empire built from nothing, he has conquered the world of business. Now, he's set his sights on the final frontier: high society. To gain acceptance, he purchases the magnificent Hawthorne Manor, a historic mansion he plans to use as his gilded stage. But the house comes with a keeper. Elara Vance, the disgraced daughter of the former owner, now serves as a maid in the very home she was born in. She despises the cold man who has bought her family's legacy, yet she agrees to help him navigate the treacherous waters of...

Rowan Thorne's mastery of her magic grows, but with it comes a darker understanding of the forces at play. The second ancient artifact has unveiled terrifying prophecies and whispers of a third: the forbidden Heartstone, a nexus of dangerous power that Marius Volkov is determined to claim. As Dorian Blackwood grapples with haunting visions tied to his mysterious lineage and the forbidden magic Marius now wields, their bond with Rowan is tested by secrets and the fear of a looming darkness within Dorian himself. Their desperate search for the Heartstone leads them down treacherous paths, ...

What began as a marriage of convenience has become a marriage of love. Or so Eleanor believes. Months have passed since the Duke of Northwood saved her from a terrible fate, and now Eleanor is a duchess in every sense of the word. She is deeply in love with her husband, Gabriel, but a sense of unease lingers. He is still reserved, distant, and she fears he only sees their union as a duty. Gabriel is terrified. He's fallen for Eleanor with a fierce and unexpected passion, but his past has convinced him that he is unworthy of a real, loving marriage. He's a duke, a protector, but he doesn't ...

From the glittering ballrooms of a royal palace to the quiet countryside of a life in exile, a king finds himself at a crossroads. Edward has just inherited the most powerful throne in the world, but he finds himself suffocated by the expectations of duty and tradition. Then he meets Wallis, a witty and independent American socialite who sees him for who he is—a man, not a monarch. As their secret romance blossoms, Edward is faced with an impossible choice: his country or the woman he loves. Their affair becomes the scandal of the century, leading to a historic act of abdication that ...

In the quiet town of Oakhaven, Logan is not just a lawyer; he is a man forged from its very soil. While his peers chase the glittering promise of big-city law, Logan's courtroom is a world away—a place where justice is not for sale and every voice, no matter how small, deserves to be heard. His clients aren't titans of industry, but the overlooked, the marginalized, and the forgotten. As he fights for them with an unwavering integrity, Logan builds a reputation not on flashy victories, but on an enduring trust. But as his principles are tested by a case that threatens to unravel the very ...

The ton's most headstrong debutante just lost everything. The most cynical duke is about to lose his freedom. Their ruin might just be a match made in heaven. Lady Eloise Sterling's future was a fairytale, until a devastating fire leaves her penniless and desperate. Forced to marry for money, she falls victim to a wicked scheme that lands her in the most compromising of situations. Her only hope is the Duke of Ashworth, a man as cold and jaded as he is wealthy. Alistair, Duke of Ashworth, has spent a lifetime avoiding marriage and the scheming women who seek his fortune. But when he finds ...

Can a new love heal a broken heart, or is some pain too deep to mend? Sarah arrives to a house shrouded in grief, tasked with caring for two young children still reeling from the loss of their mother. Their father, Ethan, a powerful CEO, has built a wall around his heart, believing that burying himself in work is the only way to cope. But in the quiet moments between bedtime stories and shared laughter, a connection sparks between Sarah and Ethan—a fragile hope for a future neither of them dared to imagine. One passionate night shatters their carefully constructed worlds, but Ethan, ...

For generations, the Phoenix and Wyke families have been sworn enemies, their feud costing them land, lives, and livelihoods. Now, as the last of their lines face ruin, the heads of each family make a final, desperate play for peace: a marriage alliance. Aldere Wyke, a hardened warrior and the heir to his family's lands, must marry the sister of his sworn enemy, a woman he's never met. Cecilia Phoenix is a fiercely independent woman who refuses to be a pawn in a man's game, but with her family's future at stake, she has no choice but to wed the man she is meant to despise. From the moment ...

The Hollywood heartthrob. The cynical ghostwriter. And the one secret that could ruin them both. Sloane Keller, a meticulous ghostwriter who lives to stay in the shadows, has just landed the job of a lifetime: penning the memoir of action movie star Julian Thorne. Julian is notoriously arrogant, breathtakingly private, and guarded by an impossible public persona. Their only communication is through late-night phone calls. In the dark, Julian drops the facade, sharing the traumatic past and hidden vulnerabilities that shape the man he truly is. Sloane, the hardened cynic, finds herself ...

In the opulent halls of the Mughal court, love is a luxury and power a cage. But for a young desert nomad, it is the key to a love that will defy history. When a young woman named Arjumand enters the ruthless world of the royal harem, she is an outsider with nothing but a kind heart. Yet, it is this very kindness that captures the attention of Shah Jahan, the future Emperor of India. He is a man of power and ambition, but in Arjumand, he finds not just a wife, but a confidante and a soulmate. Their love story, born in the midst of political intrigue and courtly betrayal, is a beacon of hope...

He's a playboy. She's a professional. But when a high-stakes deal forces them together, their perfectly crafted lives unravel. Anastasia has one goal: land a massive housing contract and secure her promotion. For years, she’s worked in the shadow of James Smith, proving her worth with every project. This is her big break. But when James throws his estranged, tabloid-famous son, Kyrk, into the deal as her co-lead, Anastasia’s dreams turn into a professional nightmare. Kyrk has one goal: prove his worth to his father and finally step out of his shadow. His life is an endless parade of ...

Ava isn’t a thief; she’s an architect of desire. As the most sought-after purveyor of luxury for a secret society of the ultra-rich, she understands that the perfect gift is more than just a purchase—it’s an emotional transaction. For her enigmatic and demanding client, Julian Thorne, Ava's job is to orchestrate a symphony of luxury, wielding designer clothes and priceless antiques to win over the powerful and appease the temperamental. Her latest target is Isabelle Moreau, a rising starlet with a taste for vintage Chanel and a reputation for being untouchable. The mission: select a...

In a city of gilded cages, a secret can be a death sentence. Gabriella’s new life in New Castle is a carefully constructed lie. Raised in the impoverished ghetto just outside the city walls, she has crossed the forbidden line, living under the guise of an American expatriate with her wealthy aunt and uncle. Her scarred face and quiet mannerisms are a constant risk, but only one person sees past her defenses: James, the son of a powerful family, whose kindness breaks through the walls she has built. Their quiet romance is a fragile secret, threatened by Daniel, a vindictive rival who uses ...

Isabelle "Izzy" Hayes, the idealistic founder of a groundbreaking tech startup, lives and breathes innovation with a conscience. Alexander Sterling, CEO of a cutthroat global conglomerate, lives for market dominance and flawless execution. When Izzy's company faces collapse, Alex sweeps in with a rescue merger – but there's a shocking, non-negotiable clause: to solidify the deal, they must marry. Izzy is furious at the corporate takeover of her life, seeing Alex as everything she despises. Alex views Izzy as an inconvenient idealist, a complication to his meticulously planned future. ...

Lady Eleanor Beaumont's debut season is not a dream, but a waking nightmare. With her parents gone, she is the ward of her cruel cousin, Lord Ashworth, who sees her only as a possession to be married off for his own gain. Her only hope for freedom is to find a husband of her own choosing—a husband who will protect her from a fate she fears more than death. Desperate, Eleanor sneaks out to a grand ball where she meets Gabriel, the Duke of Northwood. Gabriel, however, has sworn off marriage and is a master at avoiding the relentless matchmaking mamas. But when he witnesses Ashworth's brutal...

Aeridor is a tomb, a city trapped in a twilight world decreed by the all-powerful Council. No one remembers the sun, only the oppressive weight of the gray sky and the ever-present sorrow. But a young Aeridorian discovers a forgotten device, a relic of the past that promises not just light, but a world beyond their cage. To activate it, they must defy the Council and venture into the city's deepest, darkest secrets. In a world where hope is a dangerous rebellion, will they be the one to finally make them fly?