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The Queen by Tiffany Reisz
Once upon a time, Nora and Søren made a fateful deal—if he gave her everything, she would give him forever. The time has finally come to keep their promises. Out of money and out of options after her year-long exile, Eleanor Schreiber agrees to join forces with Kingsley Edge, the king of kink... -
The Heart of Psychos: Part two by Ames Mills
Everyone warns you that it isn't safe when you step into this life.Danger lurks in every corner, and I’m constantly looking over my shoulder to see what will happen next. The villain in our story is supposed to be a protector, a father. But all he does is bring sorrow to his son, and he tried to take three important people from our lives... -
Make Me, Sir by Cherise Sinclair
Her job is to make his life miserable. His job is to make her submit. Whose heart will surrender first? Across the country, rebellious BDSM submissives are being systematically kidnapped, one from each club. When her friend falls prey to the slavers, FBI victim specialist Gabrielle volunteers to be bait in a club not yet hit: the Shadowlands... -
The Mistress by Tiffany Reisz
The final book in The Original Sinners Series - The Red Years. There's punishment-and then there's vengeance. Nora Sutherlin is being held, bound and naked. Under different circumstances, she would enjoy the situation immensely, but her captor isn't interested in play. Or pity... -
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The Saint by Tiffany Reisz
In the beginning, there was him. Gutsy, green-eyed Eleanor never met a rule she didn't want to break. She's sick of her mother's zealotry and the confines of Catholic school, and declares she'll never go to church again. But her first glimpse of beautiful, magnetic Father Søren Stearns and his lust-worthy Italian motorcycle is an epiphany... -
Riches to Riches: Part Two by Ames Mills
When I was born, my life was set on a path of destruction, greed, enemies, and certain death. But none of that mattered until them.Ryder, Gage, Dex, Holden, and Leo are my life, my loves, and in the blink of an eye, it was ripped away from me.At twenty-two, I rose to power as the first female Boss of the Italian Mafia, and at twenty-five, I almost died because of it... -
Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part One by T.M. Frazier
Bowtie...'till I DIE. Samuel Clearwater, A.K.A Preppy, likes bowties, pancakes, suspenders, good friends, good times, good drugs, and a good f*ck. He’s worked his way out from beneath a hellish childhood and is living the life he’s always imagined for himself... -
The Angel by Tiffany Reisz
No safe word can protect the heart Infamous erotica author and accomplished dominatrix Nora Sutherlin is doing something utterly out of character: hiding. While her longtime lover, Søren—whose fetishes, if exposed, would be his ruin—is under scrutiny pending a major promotion, Nora's lying low and away from temptation in the lap of luxury... -
Empire of Ruin by Eva Ashwood
Empire of Ruin is the heart-pounding final installment in the Dirty Broken Savages series.Note: The blurb below contains spoilers, so I'd highly recommend not reading it until you're caught up on the series, starting with book one, Kings of Chaos. You've been warned!***I was a good girl once, but now I’ve got bloody hands and a broken heart... -
Reign Of Wrath by Eva Ashwood
Reign of Wrath is the thrilling third installment in the Dirty Broken Savages series.Note: The blurb below contains spoilers, so I'd highly recommend not reading it until you're caught up on the series, starting with book one, Kings of Chaos. You've been warned!***I was a good girl once. But now they’ve unleashed the devil in me.My sister is gone... -
Duke by Leila James
Nothing can come between us. We’re stronger than ever.The longer I live at Bainbridge Hall, the more apparent it is that someone is out to get me. They know too much and are determined to use my worst fears against me. As my memories rise to the surface, they bring with them vivid reminders of what I’ve lived through.My past is tainted with awful truths... -
Revenge by Nikita Parmenter
Ever’s been taken by Blake, the last thing she saw was two of her men covered in blood lying on the floor.We’re finally going to know why Blake wants her so badly. Will she survive? Will the guys get to her in time? Or will it all be over?With their allies by their sides, it’s time to end this! No one threatens what’s theirs without deadly consequences. This has been going on for too long... -
Unattainable by Madeline Sheehan
Tegen Matthews is the daughter of Dorothy Kelley, a club whore in the Hell’s Horsemen. A plain little girl, Tegen falls into the gritty world of the motorcycle club. When she meets a sweet, caring boy, she embraces the warmth and affection he shows her. Cage West is the son of the president of the Hell’s Horsemen... -
Pretty Spiteful by R.A. Smyth
She wants our protection, but her safety comes with a price.Emilia Harrison. The girl I attended Pacific Prep with. My sister’s best friend. The greatest sex I’ve ever had.I never expected to see her again after graduation, so when she shows up in my kitchen in the middle of the night, I don’t know what to think.Apparently there’s some psycho after her and she needs my help...Categorized as:
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Boys Who Hunt by Clarissa Wild
They swore I would fall for their depravity, and I told myself I could resist…I lied.Stealing from the three most infamous, cold-hearted devils of the Skull and Serpent Society was risky, but I needed it more than them. I had only one goal in mind—to survive.Running away is what I do best. But nothing makes my heart beat faster than being hunted by Silas Rivera, Heath Preston, and Max Fletcher... -
Pretty Lethal by R.A. Smyth
I finally know how it feels to have a home. A woman to love who loves you in return and two men who can share in exactly how incredible that feeling is.Emilia Harrison. The girl who stole my heart, then broke it. And now owns every cracked inch of it.It has taken me a long time to come to terms with the demons of my past and to find my ultimate happiness in Emilia...Categorized as:
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Sinners Reign by R.E. Bond
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe wars have ended, and we are finally at peace.I never thought I’d be glad to not have to shoot at someone.I guess I’m not that crazy after all.The Psychos and Devils have expanded business, and things are running smoothly.Between the crews and my guys, I have the family I’d always wished for.Nothing can shake us, we reign over this town.We are both feared and respected, nothing will stop us... -
Savage Little Queen by K.G. Reuss
Reborn. Reclaimed. Wrathful. Ready. My death was planned. Executed. I took my last breath, and was ready to be reborn. With my kings at my side and new experiences on the horizon, there’s nothing I want more than to have my revenge on the lords for what they did to me. They underestimated me. Not even death can hold me back... -
Unseen (Joker's Wild Novella) by B. Livingstone, Indie Black
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat happens when the dutiful wife is pushed too far?Rebellion and Freedom.While the whole world searches for the senator’s missing housewife,Zoey crafts a plan to guarantee she steers clear of their radar... -
Lawless by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAn all-new and addictive dark, why-choose, captive romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tracy Lorraine.I found peace in the last place I expected, but it was a mirage built on lies and unfulfilled promises.I thought we somehow managed to find a way to co-exist in their little lair, but as usual I was wrong... -
Not a Whisper by M.T. Addams
With her secrets buried and her heart still intact—Briella Wilson is determined to move forward with her head held high as Spring semester starts.Yet, being entwined in a relationship with three young men is complicated—especially when the powerful Garry Gipson begins to stick his nose into his son’s life... -
Pretty Little Monster by A.J. Merlin
I thought I’d feel broken after what happened. Turns out killing the man who hurt me changed that. When I’m back at school for my last few weeks of college, I find normalcy for the first time in months. Despite getting comfortable, I can’t give Rook and Oliver the answer they so clearly want, even if it’s not the one they want to hear. They have to understand it’s not that easy... -
Lesson In Trust: Part Two by Kay Elle Parker
Is this a fairytale or is it reality?From one strength to another, Callie’s relationship with her Daddies is growing exponentially. Not only has she found the kind of love she’s always dreamed of, it seems that love is contagious, connecting both Elias and Evander together as well.Balanced between her Dark Daddy and her Golden one, she finds peace in their embrace, safety in their kisses... -
Gabe and Ian by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Gabriel Cross has spent his entire life keeping a secret from his older brother. The tattoo artist all but inked the two words on his flesh, and yet Abe still hasn’t figured it out. Terrified of losing the only family he has left, Gabriel keeps his mouth shut, even though he hates himself for being a coward. Ian Long loves women... -
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Desired by Doom by Jamie Begley
There wasn't anything Arden wouldn't do for her family, even if it meant having to brave The Last Riders in their own clubhouse. There, she found herself thrust out of her comfort zone and seeing things that she was too shy to watch on Pay-Per-View. She needed The Last Riders' help to save her younger brother, but who was going to be the one to save her from them? One thing was for certain..Categorized as:
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Pretty Nightmare by J.A. Huss
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsINDIE I have them all now. Just the way I want them.McKay, the one who loves me deepest.Adam, the one who protects me fiercely.Donovan, the one who tells the truth.They are my friends, they are my lovers, they are my world.And Maggie belongs to all of us—no matter who her father is.This is the family I’ve always wanted.This is the family I deserve.And I will do whatever it takes to keep them... -
Feral King by Sparrow Beckett, Sorcha Black
Minnow Korsgaard works a dead end job to make ends meet. When she’s hired to take care of a wealthy old man with no social skills, she’s excited to have found work in her field. The new boss isn’t at all what she expected. Severin Leduc is only thirty. He’s also a dominant, tattooed brute who’s needs someone to break through the walls he’s built... -
Adrenaline by A.L. Woods
Four years ago, I betrayed his trust.He retaliated by breaking my heart.Adam Ryan had secrets.The kind better off where they belonged.Buried.As an urban explorer, I’m not afraid of a little trouble.But when I venture to the one place Adam forbade me from, I get more than I bargained for.Him and his friends.Along with their threats.Their violence.And their lust.Adam might claim to still hate me... -
Gallows Bridge by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Every story comes to an end eventually. Maybe ours was never meant to have a happy ending. I was back in my hometown at last, surrounded by the boys I’ve loved for my entire life, and I’d finally had everything I’d ever wanted. But fate never was kind to this dead girl and we aren’t done fighting to claim our happily ever after... -
Breaking Lucia by Raissa Donovan, Addison Wolf
They'll protect me... if they don't break me first.I refuse to be a disposable pawn in my father's underworld dealings. If that means heading out in the middle of the night to get as far away as I can from my mafia family, so be it. I have everything planned, and it’s all going perfectly… right up until the point where they catch me.Angelo. Scary, domineering, the bruiser... -
Don't Be Scared by A.J. Merlin
Every town has a history.Ours is just a little darker than most.For years I’ve celebrated Halloween and Hollow Bridge’s history with everyone else who lives here. Parades, festivals, and insane Halloween parties have always been a staple for us. Some bad behavior is expected, given what we’re celebrating.But murder has never been on the table before... -
Five by Evie Rae, Poppy Flynn
One Woman, Five Men, and a Deadly Mystery to Uncover The Lost.Even bright sunshine has dark shadows...Ever since my brother's disappearance, my world has been carefully designed to keep the darkness out.When a serial killer from the Florida Keys' past returns, my simple little existence gets a lot more complicated.. -
Savage Gods by Amanda Richardson
I would forever be grateful that Silas Huxley, Damon Brooks, and Jude Vanderbilt saved me from my own broken darkness.They were there to catch me–as friends, and now as roommates and lovers. Three enigmatic, brutal gods who would do anything for me–even kill.Because someone connected to Silas is planning our demise–someone with a past that doesn’t want to be found... -
Keep Breathing by Kerry Taylor
Eight.That was what he called me. I didn’t have a name. I wasn’t a person. I was a number. I was just the next in his sequence of kills.But he didn’t kill me. He set me free and he told me to run.That’s what I’ve been doing for these last months. Running. Surviving. Fighting just to breathe through this new hell I find myself in.Then it’s on the news. They found numbers seven and nine...Categorized as:
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Fall by N.V. Roez
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat happens to the broken? … Honestly, I don’t know. My past is catching up to me from all directions. I’m stuck between the girl I was and the woman I want to be. Everyone is blaming me for what happened to Micah, but nothing is as it seems. People are after me, and debts have to be repaid. That’s not the hardest pill to swallow, though...Categorized as:
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The Break by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsOne woman. Two Rivals. Countless secrets…Raine Kendall has everything a woman could want—almost... -
Karma by Amber Nicole
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWelcome to the dangerous and enticing world of the Belladonnas — where the women may be beautiful, but they’re more deadly than anyone could ever imagine.Assassins. Women for hire.Is there really a difference?These women dress for success…and that success is usually found while standing over the bodies of their targets... -
Forced Submission Bundle 2 by Alexa Riley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBONUS: Bundle includes never before seen epilogues for all three stories! Taking What’s His Driving a truck and hauling cargo from coast to coast can be lonely. Sly’s been looking for a pet to keep him company, and late one night on the side of the highway, he finds her. Cameron is scared something bad is going to happen to her, but then he comes along, and she feels relieved... -
Taming Lucia by Raissa Donovan, Addison Wolf
Am I their partner... or their pet?Victor promised me that I'd be one of the team. That I'll stand at his side, helping him mastermind my father's demise. I'll direct Saint to finding our enemies, and I'll tell Angelo when to pull the trigger... -
The Vipers and Their Vendetta by Marissa Farrar, S.R. Jones
I’m the poison running through their veins, and they’ll never let me go…The biggest mistake I ever made was thinking that once I started this game with the Vipers, I could end it.I’m reeling from what I’ve learned about my sister.She’s the reason I ran… But she’s also the reason I can’t leave.I need to know the truth, but now I’m a target… of them.The Vipers and their anger... -
Keep Healing by Kerry Taylor
Evie thought she had escaped. She thought she had survived.She found sanctuary with four heroes who offered her something she had almost forgotten she could have - safety. Just when she was starting to believe she really could find a way to handle her past and look forward to her future, he found her again...Categorized as:
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Come to Bed by Sage RelleAnne
Izzy wants to live her life to the fullest, but every man she’s dated has been determined to be a vanilla waste of space. Fed up, she agrees to meet someone from her best friend’s dating site: Darkest Desires... -
Curvy Nerdy Omega by Emma Dean
Are these alphas going to get away with murder? Solving a murder as an omega is already hard enough but now the two alphas I just spent my heat with might actually be the killers. I'm trapped in their house, trying to escape...Categorized as:
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Vicious Intentions by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere are no rules for men like them.Cain, Hunter, and Cristiano were heirs to some of the richest and most powerful families in the world, men who might as well have been kings. Ten years ago, they took an interest in me.Or at least that’s what happens in the fleeting memories I still have left after the car accident... -
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Pleasure to Earn by H.N. DeFore
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBook 3 in the Sins and Secrets Club World.Following a fast divorce and betrayal from her ex-husband, Anita’s learned how to hate herself. Pleasure isn’t a given, and she isn’t ready to lose parts of herself to make another person happy anymore.When she needs security cameras installed to monitor her house, Russell finds out her ex has a knack for showing up and beating on the door... -
Lark by Emma Cole
Dark. Gritty. Taboo. ~ Lark: Book One of the Dark Duet ~ Broken-hearted and mortified after being dumped when she expected a proposal, Lark calls her best friend and roommate for a rescue. While waiting to be picked up, she ducks around the corner into the alley to gain her composure, unaware it will be the action that leads her into a trafficking syndicate... -
Smudged Lines by Kris Butler
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWas the truth too costly? My life had become full of scribbles and lies, the lines smudged too many times to know the truth. Small town girl, eyes full of hope, I never thought my life would come to this.It had started out so simple, and then somewhere between first loves and now, it went majorly off course. All the lies caught up to them, and I no longer knew who I could trust... -
Sweetest Venom by Jaye Pratt
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and I witnessed something I shouldn’t have.I know I should report the crime, but the only problem with that is we are all part of The Sect of the Virtuous Legacy, and it's their rule of law and punishment for all families belonging to The Sect to report any crime to them...Categorized as:
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Made in Vengeance by V.T. Do
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThey'll love her to ruin ... What once felt like a cage now feels like freedom.In the arms of my captors, I am free.Under their gaze, I am strong.And with their worship, I am powerful.But for how long?Their enemies are closing in. And they would do whatever it takes to see my men dead—Even use their weakness against them... -
Their Virgin Prize by Loryn Fox
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI never imagined selling myself to a trio of billionaires, but it’s only one night in exchange for the rest of my brother’s life. How can I say no?The deal is sell my V-card at auction—oh, and allow the taking of my innocence to be livestreamed, too—in exchange for the cash I need to save my brother...
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