Romantic Suspense

Romantic Suspense

A great tale of love just isn't enough for you, is it you adrenaline junkie? You need love AND suspense.  You need two people on the verge of falling in love---while clinging to the side of a cliff.  Well, that what we and our eBookHounds' promoting authors are here to give you.  Heart wrenching romance and gut wrenching suspense, all wrapped up in a pretty little ebook.  And, always free or discounted for you.  Read away!

 

Definition of the "Romantic Suspense Genre": The Romantic Suspense genre is oftentimes the bestselling subgenre of Romance, though that can vascillate with historical romance.  The elements of a romance need to be there--a budding relationship between two people that overcomes obstacles and succeeds in the end.  But, the critical elements of suspense in that romance setting also need to be interwoven expertly.  Those include action, adventure, and oftentimes, a heroine that has been wronged and a hero who attempts to help right that wrong.  Through their work to right the wrong, they are brought closer together and what would you know?  They fall in love.  Honestly, you can think of many, many Disney movie scripts for this storyline (start with Frozen).

 

Some examples of the top ebooks in the Romantic Suspense genre are Mary Stewart (Nine Coaches Waiting), Tiffany Snow (No Turning Back), Colleen Hoover (Never, Never), and Melinda Leigh (She Can Run).

Rust: A Dad's Best Friend Hockey Romance (Vegas Sin Book 2)

by June Winters


I'm so tired of guys my own age!


Entrepreneurial nineteen year old 
Isabelle has a secret or two -- ever since her risqué photos started rolling in the dough, she dropped out of college. Please don't tell my dad!

When her dad's smoking hot best friend, Rust, needs a dogsitter, Isabelle jumps at the opportunity. She's fantasized about the tall, dreamy hockey player for as long as she can remember -- and the salt-and-pepper fox is 
finally looking at her the way she's always wanted: like he can't wait to get his hands all over her.

Sure, if she did anything with the muscular athlete, it'd break her dad's heart and destroy his friendship ... 
but who said Dad has to know?

"Keep an eye on her, will ya?"

Legendary defenseman 
Rust Walker can't say no when his best friend asks him to keep an eye on his college daughter.

Only problem is, the pro athlete couldn't take his eyes 
off Isabelle if he tried. The shy, quiet kid is all grown up now -- and Isabelle has blossomed into a stunner with curves so tight, any man would be tempted. Even her dad's best friend.

But you don't play twenty years in this league without forging an iron discipline. The little flirt can test him with naughty selfies all she wants -- Rust would 
never stab a lifelong bud in the back.

So why can't he stop texting Isabelle all his sinful fantasies?

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Rust is a 90,000 word OMYW age gap hockey romance. This standalone novel is the second book in the Vegas Sin series. No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA always guaranteed!

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Wings and Arrows Part 1 of 6: A Forbidden Love Paranormal Romance

by Cathy Peper


She never placed much faith in love. But will a banned supernatural chemistry bring her eternal happiness?

Hazel Holloway will do whatever it takes to keep her wings. Sent down to Earth on behalf of Cupid, the determined immortal sets out to locate the ideal man for a lady-in-waiting. But just as she finds a match made in heaven that would guarantee her a promotion, she discovers her own cheeks blushing for the handsome top prospect.

Nick Travers has fallen on tough times. With his family forced to sell their estate, the only upside is the goddess of a real estate agent he's found to promote the property. But as he falls hard for the woman and they spend time together, he's shocked when Hazel tells him their passion is forbidden.

Prohibited from forming a relationship with a human, Hazel struggles to get a replacement so she can transition into a mortal and be with her soul mate. But with someone sabotaging the sale of his house and dark secrets bubbling to the surface, Nick fears that their one-of-a-kind connection will be cut short.

Can these star-crossed lovers find a loophole and claim their perfect forever?

Wings and Arrows is a lighthearted six-part paranormal romance serial. If you like relatable characters, fast-paced action, and heartwarming interactions, then you’ll adore Cathy Peper’s whirlwind tale.

Buy Wings and Arrows to be smitten today!

 
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Deathly Inheritance

by Dorothy M. Fletcher


Deathly inheritance is the first in the Deathly series of novels, which intertwine love, mystery and murder.

In one day, Naomi's safe and comfortable life is thrown into turmoil. In the supermarket she is literally bowled over by Sean, a sexy but rude mountain of a man who sends her emotions spinning. On the same evening, her mother is killed in a road accident which is anything but accidental. Naomi and Sean must race to unravel the mystery of a secret inheritance and the people who will stop at nothing to obtain it. Can she trust her life and her love to this man whom her whole being craves?  Can they both survive the dark forces pitted against them to realize their dream of a life together?     

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Her Four Cowboys: A Standalone Reverse Harem Romance

by Natasha L. Black


This cowgirl knows how to ride.

All night long.

My tomboy best friend is all grown up.
One mistletoe kiss is all it takes.
Electric and steamy.

I want to break all the rules.
So do my three brothers.
The Kent brothers learned a long time ago:
Don’t fight with your brother. Just share.

We wouldn’t mind sharing,
To get Lucy all to ourselves.
She can still be a good girl,
Even if she’s a little bit bad with us.


Now we just have to make her our lady.

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The Cursed King (Inferno Rising Book 4)

by Abigail Owen


Airk Azdajah, the rightful King of the White Clan of dragon shifters, spent half a millennium being tortured by the false High King Pytheios. The only reason he's alive is a curse— the man to kill Airk will be consumed in his own fire. Which is why Pytheios kept Airk alive, barely, unable to shift in his prison cage, driving the creature half of him into madness. Airk escaped, but he'll never be truly free. What good is a king who can never let his feral dragon loose, never fly, and never lead his people? He's better off dead.


Angelika Amon is the last unmated phoenix. The problem? She has no powers. Zip. Zilch. Angelika hates being dormant, especially now that her three sisters are blissfully mated to powerful dragon shifter kings and are very much part of the fight to take down the rotting king Pytheios, their parents' killer. What good is a useless runt of a phoenix in a battle to save the dragon kingdom?

Desperate to find some way to help, she offers herself to Airk as a mate — just for political leverage. But a dormant phoenix is no damn use to him just like a dragon who can't shift is no use to her. Until Pytheios sets his sights on Angelika for himself...

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Forever Dreams (Montana Brides, Book 1)

by Leeanna Morgan


Fans of Robyn Carr's Virgin River series will love this small-town, feel-good romance!

She came to Montana looking for answers...and found forever.

When Gracie Donnelly, a school teacher from New Zealand, arrives on a Montana cattle ranch, she has more on her mind than mending fences and feeding chickens. She's secretly searching for her father and answers to questions that could destroy a family.

Just one look at the fiery five-foot-one redhead and Trent McKenzie knows Gracie is going to be trouble. Ever since the failure of his first marriage, he promised never to listen to his heart again. Especially when his heart is saying he's falling in love - and the one thing Gracie's searching for is the one thing that could take her away from him forever.

FOREVER DREAMS is the first book in the Montana Brides series and can easily be read as a standalone. Each of Leeanna's series are linked so you can find out what happens to your favorite characters in other books. Happy reading!

Praise for Leeanna Morgan's books:

"I am addicted to Leeanna Morgan's books! The only problem with them is that I hate coming to the end of one, and can't wait for the next good read. I love how she weaves the characters together, and draws you right into their lives. If you haven't discovered her, please do give her books a try. You won't be disappointed, except for not having found her sooner!"

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I purchased it today and finished it just now. Captivating story from beginning to end. Definitely a five star book."

 
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The Royal Arrangement (The Rebel Queen Duet Book 1)

by Jeana E. Mann


A billionaire prince searches for a new wife in this intriguing tale of power and seduction from USA Today bestselling author Jeana E. Mann.


When I walk into a room, people look twice. Once because I’m the Crown Prince of Androvia, and twice because I’m that guy—the one who makes your panties wet with just a smile. My life is grand until the unexpected death of my father. To claim the throne, I’ve got to find a wife in twenty-four hours or be forced to marry the woman who cheated on me.

A chance encounter with the daughter of my sworn enemy changes everything. The first time I saw her, she was chained to a dungeon wall. The second time I saw her, I took her to my bed. The third time, I proposed marriage. If she accepts, I’ll rule her body the same way I intend to rule my kingdom—with an iron hand and no mercy. The stakes are high for both of us. If she turns me down, I could lose the throne to my traitorous uncle. Even worse, if she accepts, I might lose my heart.


Lies, seduction, and the struggle for a kingdom will heat up your e-reader.

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To Date an Immortal (Immortally Sexy #1)

by Stephanie Rowe


Derek has a simple assignment: find the Guardian, kill her, and break the curse. Too bad she's immortal, great with a sword, and distractingly adorable.


"A wild ride of fun, fantasy and romance!" ~J.R. Ward, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Immortal guardian Justine Bennet has one duty: keep a powerful magical item out of the hands of troublemakers, like, oh, the leader of hell. The eternity of celibacy that goes with her job? Something that would have been nice to know before she signed up for it.

Then Derek LaValle, a no-carb pretzel mogul, shows up at her door to behead her, which is the only way to save his twin from a deadly curse. Derek's charming, tempting-as-hell, and extremely determined, all the things that Justine needs to amp up her life. Unfortunately, if Justine lets him live, her mom will end up as Satan's love pancake. But if Derek doesn't kill her, his twin will die in a week.

When high-octane attraction blooms between them, a dramatic fight to the death no longer feels like such a fantastic option. But with such high stakes, they better figure it out fast, or Satan dating her mom will become the least of their worries.


RITA® Award Nominee for Best Paranormal Romance

★★★★★ "So freaking funny." ~April (Five-star Amazon Review)

★★★★★ "Loved Loved Loved it!" ~Amber (Five-star Amazon Review)

★★★★★ "I couldn’t put it down! It was funny, heartwarming, sexy, and badass all rolled into one. Keep em coming!!!!" ~Christa S (Five-star Amazon Review)

★★★★★ "I cannot remember when I laughed so much." ~txlamb (Five-star Amazon Review)


 

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Highlander's Heart: A Scottish Historical Time Travel Romance (Called by a Highlander Book 3)

by Mariah Stone


She’s a lost time traveler. He’s a haunted Highland hero. Can their romance survive the test of centuries?

Scotland, 2020. Kate Anderson is desperate to keep her restaurant from falling into ruin. But while soliciting the help of a celebrity TV chef at a Scottish castle, she’s injured and suffers amnesia. Disoriented and lost, she touches a mysterious rock that hurls her back in time where she encounters a handsome warrior.

Scotland, 1308. After years of bloodshed as a gladiator, Dundail heir Ian Cambel swears he’ll never kill again. Resettling in his father’s estate craving a peaceful life, he takes in a charming woman with no memory and offers her a position as a cook. But as the English army threatens his stronghold, he fears for her safety and tries to hide his growing desire for the pretty lass.

As Kate’s memories slowly return, she’s driven to return to her modern world, despite her feelings for her noble protector. But Ian knows helping her get back home means waging war on the invaders, and when Kate sees the killer he really is, she’ll leave him forever.

Will the two wounded hearts find their destiny across the ages?

Highlander’s Heart is the entrancing third book in Called by a Highlander time travel romance series. If you like medieval adventures, tormented heroes, and Cinderella tropes, then you’ll adore Mariah Stone’s page-turning tale.
 

Buy Highlander’s Heart to remember love’s identity today!

 
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Dating the Boss: Twelve Book Boxed Set

by Lisa Hunt


12 steamy books from bestselling authors fill this limited-time boxed set! Office romance has never been this hot. If you love an alpha CEO or a nanny romance, this one’s for you…

TWELVE BOOKS INCLUDE:

Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid

Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige

Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen

The Setup by Rachel Van Dyken

The Billionaire's Fake Fiancée by Annika Martin

Dare to Touch by Carly Phillips

At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey

Beauty and the Professor by Skye Warren

A Moment Like You by Claudia Burgoa

Stroke of Midnight by K Webster

North by Vanessa Vale

The Billionaire's Intern by Lia Hunt

"This book was incredibly well-written, intelligent, funny, and just GOOD.I've gifted this book to a handful of my personal friends." - New York Times bestselling author Amy Harmon on NEANDERTHAL SEEKS HUMAN

"I loved this fresh new twist on the billionaire storyline and the absolutely dreamy hero. Nate is everything I could ever want in a book boyfriend - he's smart, confident, and completely smitten! Brooklynaire is sexy and addictive!" - #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely

“This is one of 13 romance novels that should be on every woman's bucket list." - Bustle.com on AT ANY PRICE

Author’s Note: DATING THE BOSS is a brand new boxed set for a month as a gift to our readers and to introduce you to new series to love!

 

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Forever Wishes (Montana Brides, Book 4)

by Leeanna Morgan


Wanted...A man with a big heart, a wicked sense of humor, and a baby on his mind.


Erin has always dreamed of being a mom, and after her parents' death that need got a whole lot stronger. With a baby-phobic ex-fiancé on the loose and no new man in sight, Erin knows her options are running out fast.

Jake Williams is a successful corporate lawyer. He moved back to Montana to help his family, not fall for a librarian with more on her mind than cataloging rules. But he's about to find out that love and a determined woman can change his life forever.

FOREVER WISHES is the fourth book in the Montana Brides series and can easily be read as a standalone. Each of Leeanna's series are linked so you can find out what happens to your favorite characters in other books. Happy reading!

Praise for Leeanna Morgan’s books:

“I am addicted to Leeanna Morgan's books! The only problem with them is that I hate coming to the end of one, and can't wait for the next good read. I love how she weaves the characters together, and draws you right into their lives. If you haven't discovered her, please do give her books a try. You won't be disappointed, except for not having found her sooner!”

“I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I purchased it today and finished it just now. Captivating story from beginning to end. Definitely a five star book.”

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Dirty Daddies Pride 2022

by Emma Alcott


The Daddies are back and dirtier than ever in this brand new Dirty Daddies anthology!

Love comes in all shapes, sizes, and gender pairings and these 26 brand new, smoking hot daddies are here to prove it. No matter how you like your daddies — stern and sexy or sweet and cuddly — this anthology has a little something for everyone.

 

Dirty Daddies Pride 2022 includes 26 brand new MM, FF, and MMF Daddy Dom novellas from the following authors:

Pepper North

Daryl Banner

Delia Grace

Siobhan Smile

Aster Rae

Jacki James

Nora Phoenix

M.A. Innes

P. D. Carter

KM Neuhold

Della Cain

Susan Hawke

Chloe Lynn Ellis

Dakota Trace

Mika Lane

Jamie Merrick

Chara Croft

Gianni Holmes

Morticia Knight

Lesley Clark

Kelly Fox

Mia Monroe

Reese Morrison

Sammi Cee

Lorelei M. Hart

Emma Alcott

Ava Sinclair

Maren Smith

 

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Alpha Night (Psy-Changeling Trinity Book 4)

by Nalini Singh


New York Times
 bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her breathtaking Psy-Changeling Trinity series with a mating that shouldn’t exist…
 
Alpha wolf Selenka Durev’s devotion to her pack is equaled only by her anger at anyone who would harm those under her care. That currently includes the empaths who’ve flowed into her city for a symposium that is a security nightmare, a powder keg just waiting for a match.
 
Ethan Night is an Arrow who isn’t an Arrow. Numb and disengaged from the world, he’s loyal only to himself. Assigned as part of the security force at a world-first symposium, he carries a dark agenda tied to the power-hungry and murderous Consortium. Then violence erupts and Ethan finds himself crashing into the heart and soul of an alpha wolf.
 
Mating at first sight is a myth, a fairytale. Yet Selenka’s wolf is resolute: Ethan Night, broken Arrow and a man capable of obsessive devotion, is the mate it has chosen. Even if the mating bond is full of static and not quite as it should be. Because Selenka’s new mate has a terrible secret, his mind surging with a power that is a creature of madness and death…

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Ms. Bitch: Finding happiness is the best revenge.

by Tricia O'Malley


You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer for Tess on her way to living her best life. Grab this summer’s hottest beach read – it pairs well with a margarita and flip-flops!


Finding happiness is the best revenge.

From the outside, it seems thirty-six-year-old Tess Campbell has it all. A happy marriage, a successful career as a novelist, and an exciting cross-country move ahead. Tess has always played by the rules and it seems like life is good. When Tess discovers the truth about her marriage, she throws caution to the wind and dives into the life she’s secretly always wanted to live ­– which means Tess isn’t going to let anybody tell her what to do anymore.

Even when others call her a bitch for doing so.

Breaking free of expectations, Tess waves goodbye from the comfort of her first-class airplane seat. Her first stop? A scuba-diving trip to Mexico. The sharks she can handle, but the handsome Scottish diving instructor with the flirtatious smile and broad shoulders has Tess tied in knots. Is Tess willing to take a chance on love again?


Inspired by the true story of New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Tricia O’Malley.

Funny, heart-wrenching, and brutally honest, Ms. Bitch explores one woman’s journey of accepting herself and breaking free of the toxic bonds that hold us back from the life we are truly meant to live.

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Hold Me Close: A Friends To Lovers Steamy Small Town Romance (Ryker Falls Book 5)

by Lani Blake


The life he has always known is about to change

Findlay Hudson, landed in Ryker Falls, Colorado, leaving a dysfunctional family and his bad attitude behind. He has friends he now thinks of as family, and considers himself happy. All that changes when Maggie Winter, a sexy, alluring red-head, returns to Ryker Falls. She’s had her big London adventure, but Maggie’s clearly hurting and vulnerable now.

They’d always struck sparks off each other, but never moved on them. Second time around though, Fin doesn’t seem able to keep his distance, and suddenly the comfortable life he’d always thought he wanted is turned on its head. Maggie’s arrival brings overwhelming desire and hidden threats. Now Fin’s embroiled in a potential homicide, his estranged father arrives in town, and Maggie… well, Maggie, slides into his heart and this time he can’t shake her.

Coming home was meant to heal her

Maggie Winters left home excited for her big adventure, then everything changed one chilling day when she faced an horrific attack. Determined to put the trauma behind her, she arrives in Ryker Falls, ready for the best acting job of her life. Of course, she’d counted on Fin Hudson, a long tall drink of handsomeness who had always made her feel a little off balance, still keeping his distance. Turns out she was wrong. Way wrong.

Maggie’s defences are weakened and now Fin wants to know what she’s hiding and he’ll do whatever it takes to find out. Fin Hudson could seduce secrets from a stone, but Maggie is no pushover.

With a murder to solve, scars to hide and a business to run, she doesn’t have time for love.

But kisses that touch her soul, a confession and the cheering squad of a close-knit community give her the strength to accept that she and Fin deserve a chance.



BOOKS IN THE SERIES
Somebody To Love
From This Moment
Love Me Tender
Only Just Begun
Hold Me Close
You're The One
We Belong Together

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Protecting His Finch: A Bodyguard/Mafia Princess Romance

by Adora Crooks


When I first met Archer, he was covered in my father's blood.


"How sexy can one book be!? I loved it all. Knowing you can’t trust him only makes you love him more. Total page turner and you’ll read it in one sitting." - 5-Star Amazon Review

I'm the ward of the most dangerous mafia family in New York. Archer has made it his duty to protect me.

He's their bodyguard, a loyal soldier. But when I'm forced into marrying the Don's vicious son...will Archer remain dutiful to The Family?

Or will he risk everything for me?


I’m Finley “Finch” Larkin. This is my story.

Author's note: This title was originally published in the USA Today bestselling anthology, Killing Me Softly.

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One Wish

by Linda Lael Miller


New York Times
 bestselling author Linda Lael Miller gave readers "a gift to treasure" (Romantic Times) with her acclaimed Springwater Seasons novels. Now, once again capturing the spirit of early America, she delivers a marvelous tale of love, family loyalty, and passionate desire on the Western frontier -- where fairy tales sometimes do come true.

She was the only child of a rich and powerful rancher. He was the son of a drunken ne'er-do-well. But when eleven-year-old Luke Shardlow rescued eight-year-old Charity Barnham from drowning, she promised him one wish...any wish his heart might desire.

Fifteen years later, Charity and Luke meet once more, but the gulf between them seems as wide as ever. Charity is engaged to a neighboring rancher her father has chosen for her. Luke still seems to be a Shardlow to the core -- a drifter, maybe even an outlaw, on a road to nowhere. But things are not always what they appear, for Luke has a few secrets to hide. And as a sweet, sensual passion begins to grow between them, Luke and Charity discover that the only wish either of them long to fulfill is to spend a sweet eternity in each other's arms -- no matter the cost.

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Protected by the Lumberjack: A Brother's Best Friend Romance

by Annie J. Rose


Vivian’s abusive ex tracked her to her brother’s house.
So I did my best friend a favor, let his sister stay with me.


She’s hiding out, trying to build a new life.
I’m used to being alone.
Ever since my fiancée died, I’ve sworn I’d never fall in love again.

Turns out we need each other.
She’s beautifully broken and she brings me back to life.
I’m her protector, and I’m falling for her.

Our love is too good to be true.
My grief comes rushing back, and I push her away.
When her ex puts her in the hospital,
I realize I could’ve lost her.


I confess my love to Vivian
Just in time to see the ultrasound picture
For our surprise baby…

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Her Photographer Phoenix: A Paranormal Romance (Lone Dragons Book 2)

by Alice Summerfield


Phoenix shifter and photographer Benton Hwong has traveled the world in search of two things: memorable moments and his fated soul mate. When he takes an assignment to film the firebirds’ breeding season on Lake Keris, Benton expects to find adventure, not the love of his every life. Sparks fly, and soon the firebirds aren't the only ones dancing the opening steps of a fiery romance on the banks of Lake Keris. But can Benton persuade her that she's his soul mate?


Renowned for its beauty and deadly dangers - especially to dragons - Keris Island is the last place that a dragon shifter like Dr. Ellis Hale should be and the only place that she can conduct her research into the secret lives of the firebirds that she loves. Ellis is willing to risk everything – even her life – in pursuit of her dreams, but curiosity may very well kill the dragon. Permanently. Can Ellis avoid a grisly end?

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Secret of the Broken King (The Poseidon Trials Book 1)

by Eliza Raine


He married me, exiled me, and now he’s the only thing stopping me from saving my sister.

My sister is turning to stone. She's been asleep for eight years – the same amount of time I’ve been the secret, exiled wife of the King of the Ocean.
Poseidon is fierce, unforgiving, and terrifyingly powerful.
I’m just a broken sea nymph whose magic never surfaced.
But the only way to save my sister lies in his underwater palace, and I’ve got nothing else to lose.

I expected escaping exile and getting to the palace to be tough. What I didn’t anticipate was battling a torrent of unexpected desire for Poseidon when he catches me.
The devastatingly beautiful ocean god has secrets. Wild waves crash through his eyes when he looks at me, and I soon realize he might be just as broken as I am.

But when a god has secrets, the consequences are deadly.

Secret of the Broken King is the first book in the Poseidon Trials trilogy. Expect magic, mythology, and a searing slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance that will leave you desperate for more.
One-click to dive into your next fantasy romance obsession now...

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