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Find the Best Southern stories through a handpicked selection of sample chapters and reviews! Each story is available exclusively on Galatea, an immersive reading platform available on iOS and Android.

Seal Team One

After spending his school years protecting his best friend’s adopted sister from bullies, William leaves to join the armed forces. Ten years later, he comes home to find that Colette has grown even more beautiful, and that their feelings for each other have blossomed into something more than friendship. But Colette has a dark past that she’s kept from Will: she escaped a child-trafficking ring right before she was adopted, and it appears that her old pimp isn’t done with her…

Age Rating: 18+ (Sexual Abuse/Rape/Violence/Kidnapping)

Warning: this book contains material that may be considered upsetting or disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.

Note: This story is the author’s original version and does not have sound.

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Have I Got a Deal for You

Mo Harper is a Montana girl pursuing a doctorate in exercise physiology, dreaming of a big life away from her small town. Barry Connors is a big beautiful man working to get his life back after his ex-wife cheated on him. Tired of feeling sorry for himself, Barry’s aiming for a peaceful life on the ranch he grew up on. The best way to achieve that is getting Mo to fall in love with him and stay in his little town. The two have crazy sparks—but are they hot enough to join them together for good?

Age Rating: 18+

Note: This story is the author’s original version and does not have sound.

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Big Country, Small Town

Jace Worley lives for two things: his ranch and his four-year-old daughter, Mia. Since losing his wife to cancer years ago, he’s had little interest in relationships, despite women chasing him. When critical care nurse Cora Abbot saves Mia’s life, however, Jace feels something he hasn’t felt in years. But Cora is already in a relationship—though not a satisfying one. If the two can get over their fears and take the leap, they may just find themselves flying higher than they ever thought possible!

Age Rating: 18+

Note: This story is the author’s original version and does not have sound.

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The Alpha’s Call

Lyla travels to the pack Summit in the heart of Mississippi with little hope of finding her mate. Mates are hard to come by these days, and frankly, Lyla would be happy staying with her childhood sweetheart. When the Mating Call begins under the full moon, Lyla follows a hair-raising howl to her true mate—Sebastian, the royal alpha. Will Lyla accept her destiny as royal luna, or will she stay with the boy next door who still holds a piece of her heart?

Age Rating: 18+

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