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Do you feel it? That tingly sense that something BIG is coming (pun intended)? Because I do.

At Theo Reads, we might not be curing cancer, but we are helping 73 million American readers feel seen, heard, and maybe a little seggsy. That’s more than the entire population of France or Italy. Think of that! Books. Changing so many lives. How novel.

Wherever you are in life, I hope you’re able to make time for laughter, love, and stories that hit all the right notes this year - starting with the (free) stories below. 😃 

With love,

Parneet (Co-founder, Theo Reads)

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Unworthy Heart (Limited time offer - grab it while it’s free!)
By Dorothy F. Shaw

(🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Alpha, Contemporary Office Romance)

Opposites not only attract; sometimes, they combust.

Single dad Ryan Donnelly is laser-focused on his career until he meets a fiery, tattooed coworker who’s nothing like his type. Maiya overcame a tough past to build a bright future, but her heart isn’t as fearless. Sparks fly, but Ryan must prove their differences are strengths—or risk losing her forever. (Multi-book series continued next Friday)

Obnoxious (Limited time offer - grab it while it’s free!)
By Betty Blades

(🌶️ Enemies to Lovers, One Bed, Forced Proximity)

This road trip was a bad idea. My car’s wrecked. I’m stranded in a dirty motel room with my best friend’s ex. We’re never going to make it to Vegas in time to stop her from marrying some rando she’s known for only two weeks. But the worst part? I used to think Tyler was so obnoxious…but now I can’t stop wanting him.

Crash Into Me
By Eskay Kabba

(🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Age Gap, Strangers, LGBTQ+ Trans)

A man becomes obsessed with a dancer…and her best friend.

Cardinal Virtue
By J. R. Lesperance

(🌶️🌶️ Second Chances, Suspense, Paranormal)

Police legacy Lara Nadeau finds herself exiled to Eastfall, a small New England town just outside of Salem, Massachusetts. After the murder of a local high school teacher, Lara is thrust into an investigation that will reveal otherworldly secrets and force her to come to terms with her own demons. (Multi-book series continued next Friday)

Continued from last week…

Leather & Lust, Chapter 5: Luscious Feasting

By Sinclair Sexsmith

(🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ BDSM - Doms & Subs, Leather)

After a romantic drought, Harrison finds himself drawn to two captivating women, Addie and Sidra. As he navigates this unexpected love triangle, he seeks advice from his mentor, Sir Snow. (To be continued next Friday).

New Fire Chief Fights Uphill Battle, Part 4

By Danika Bloom

(🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Small Town, Enemies to Lovers)

Nick transforms the firehall loft into his temporary home while Sophie grapples with her financial struggles and her growing attraction to Nick. Despite initial friction, they work together to improve the department, with Nick offering Sophie key roles to keep her engaged and committed. Their professional relationship is complicated by a palpable mutual attraction, making their interactions both charged and complex. (To be continued next Friday).

The Prince’s Boy
By Cecilia Tan

(🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Exhibitionist & Voyeur, LGBTQ - Gay)

In a fantasy world where the lust of male for male fuels Night Magic, Prince Kenet lives a sheltered life. Isolated from the war that threatens the kingdom, he and his whipping boy Jorin are of age, but still sneak forbidden pleasures in their bed at night. When a dark mage tries to bespell Kenet into sexual submission, the prince and his boy are thrust into the world of intrigue, sex, and war.

The Secret About Time (Limited time offer - grab it while it’s free!)
By Kathryn Murphy

(🌶️🌶️ Paranormal, Small Town, Forbidden Love)

He’s lived a century. She’s barely unpacked.

On Brightrock Island, time doesn’t tick like it does on the mainland. Austin Brooks may look like he is in his prime, but his truth? It’s older. Darker. When a newcomer stumbles into their secretive, ageless community, sparks fly - but love here comes with rules, and breaking them could unravel everything. (To be continued next week).

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