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High Class by Ivy Nelson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI went home to answer for the death of my cousin. Then I meet Zara. A raven haired beauty with a killer smile. Turns out she's an escort and she was sent to be a distraction. Now the mayor of New York City is dead. I'm forced to take her back to Las Vegas to find out what she knows before the police try to pin it on me. My gut says Zara is innocent in all of this...Categorized as:
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Finding Infinity by Layne Harper
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 29 ratings"Finding Infinity" as described by Colin. .. "Fine Charlie. ” Colin says dropping his hands in defeat. “Here's what I want. I want everybody to back off and let me play football. I want you to go back to practicing medicine because I’m ready for you to be happy again - not this forced shit that you keep trying to sell me... -
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![Half My Blood by Lauren Gilley]()
Half My Blood by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIt’s summer in Knoxville, and if the outlaw crew at Dartmoor Inc. thought they were getting a respite from the drama…they were kidding themselves. Almost a year ago, Mercy’s dying mother claimed he had a half-brother, sired by the beloved father he’d always thought infallible, raised by another man as his own... -
![Atlanta Heat by Lora Leigh]()
Atlanta Heat by Lora Leigh
Em Delaney has wanted bad-boy Macey March for as long as she can remember. But as a Navy SEAL under the command of her overprotective godfather, Macey is off-limits to Em…until a kidnapping attempt forces them to share tantalizingly close quarters—and a forbidden desire.Categorized as:
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![Unbroken Hart by Ella Fox]()
Unbroken Hart by Ella Fox
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThere were reasons why Dante didn't believe in love, reasons why he kept people at bay. For the first time, you will find out how Dante really felt about Sabrina from the very beginning. Catch up with the couple that started the Hart Family series. Dante is as steamy as ever! This is an erotic short story, approx, 19,000 words...Categorized as:
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![The Absolution of Aidan by Kathy Coopmans]()
The Absolution of Aidan by Kathy Coopmans
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAidan Hughes. I was cruel to Deidre La Russo. Said things I should never say to a woman. Seen things happen to her. Things darker than the bottle of liquor I consume. I felt helpless. Defeated. The memories are more tortuous than the act of her torture. Then she walks back into my life, only she’s not alone. Deidre La Russo. I have my reasons for leaving. I lived through hell... -
![Relentless by Kaylea Cross]()
Relentless by Kaylea Cross
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsFormer Delta Force operator Rhys Sinclair defied the odds by recovering from a traumatic brain injury that should have killed him. Given the chance to repay the beautiful doctor who saved his life by guarding hers, he can't say no--even if it means facing an unknown threat from the cunning terrorist his CIA-sanctioned team had been hunting in Afghanistan...Categorized as:
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![Say Daddy by Shanna Handel]()
Say Daddy by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Mafia Billionaire Romance. He didn't just spank me like a naughty little girl. He made me call him daddy. When I pushed him too far, he put me over his knee. I begged and pleaded, but the punishment didn't stop. Not until he heard me say it. Not until I called him daddy. She knows what she needs, but I'm going to make her say it anyway. Daddy. I love how the word leaves her blushing... -
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A Two Twirl Christmas by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor fans of the Eagle Elite, #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken brings you the heartwarming short, A Two Twirl Christmas. For the first time, Sergio, made man of the Abandonato Family, faces the demons of his past with the help of his cousins. The mafia cries for no one. It justifies everything. But this Christmas, it will honor one of its own... -
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Van by Erin Trejo
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“He isn’t worth the tears, darlin’. No man is. Especially one that can hurt somethin’ as precious as you. ”. Van is and has always been a player, never wanting to settle down or have a family. Growing up with a houseful of sisters, he appreciates women, and one thing he won’t ignore is men hurting women. Chyanne is pregnant and escaping an abusive relationship... -
![Christmas with the McCarthys by Jane Henry]()
Christmas with the McCarthys by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSpend a Christmas evening with the McCarthys in this heartwarming novella featuring all of your favorite characters. -
![Breaking the Wrong by Calia Read]()
Breaking the Wrong by Calia Read
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsEmilia Wentworth would do anything for her sister. For three years, Emilia has lived in the past, feeling her sister's pain and hating those who are to blame, including one of the Sloan brothers. Finally, she has had enough. The only way to be free is to create a Burn List with all the people who have ever hurt her sister... -
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Scarlet Thorns by Lisa Lovell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when your masked mystery lover turns out to be a Bratva boss? And you're carrying his baby? It all started when I broke up with my abusive ex. Driving around town confused and heartbroken, I stumbled upon a secret club. Velvet curtains. Hidden identities. No real-life consequences outside these walls. The perfect escape my broken heart desires. That’s when I see him... -
![In the Den: 10th Anniversary Edition by Sierra Cartwright]()
In the Den: 10th Anniversary Edition by Sierra Cartwright
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFROM BESTSELLING ROMANCE AUTHOR SIERRA CARTWRIGHT. Book six in the Mastered series. His obsession may destroy them both. As, the billionaire owner of the Den, Damien Lowell has no business lusting after Catrina Davidson. After all, as a Dom, he owes the beautiful, vulnerable Domme all of his respect. But when it comes to her, he's a man obsessed. He has to have her under his lash... -
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![Epiphany by Ashley Suzanne]()
Epiphany by Ashley Suzanne
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEpiphany, the final installment of The Destined Series, continues the stories of four best friends from college who are making decisions that will set the course for the rest of their lives. Mira and Skylar have had their share of painful pasts, troubled presents and an unknown future... -
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Burn Me by Shantel Tessier, Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThirteen authors have joined forces to bring you their sizzling stories-some sweet, some five-alarm hot, but all for a good cause. Burn Me is an anthology to raise money for Hope For Heroes Foundation, which helps military, fire, police, and EMS personnel who've experienced life-altering disabilities while in the line of duty...Categorized as:
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Pike by Erin Trejo
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Men aren’t supposed to make women cry, Jailbait. ”. With his birthday around the corner, Pike is a man questioning what he wants in life. His brothers in his club are his family, but maybe it’s time to find someone to share his life with. A bullet from an unknown assailant leaves Pike in the hospital, where he meets Feather, an ER nurse who he immediately recognizes as a kindred spirit... -
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Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsafter Nikolai II. Free read from website - http://www. roxieriverawriter. com/news. .. -
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Learning to Forgive by R.D. Cole
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis isn't your Typical Everyday fairytale. This story isn't sweet or sugary. Instead. .. It's Raw and Dark. It's Rough and Dangerous. And It's Definitely not for kids under 17 years of age. So turn back now if you're not ready for Lyric and Blaire's story. Because shit just got Real... -
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Revenge, Volume 2 by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsDylan Wolf is more than just a street musician with a body and voice to die for. He holds the key to Jess Rivera's future, and her heart. The mystery unfolds in Revenge #2. -
![Struggling For Justice by Debra Kayn]()
Struggling For Justice by Debra Kayn
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLet's roll…. Natalie Oman's husband murdered his brother before committing suicide, leaving her a widow and struggling for her share of Meghoni Mine. She spends her time avoiding her remaining brother in law and his irrational agenda that someone else murdered both Oman brothers... -
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Dirty Silver by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEvangeline. I lied, okay? My family and friends think that I'm traipsing across Europe dominating one runway after the next and amassing a small fortune. But the truth is I'm in New York City, on stage at the auction, about to sell off my body to the highest bidder just to pay off the outrageous debt that I owe to my modeling agency. I’m only 22 but apparently, I’m already past my prime... -
![Mobster's Vendetta by Amy Rachiele]()
Mobster's Vendetta by Amy Rachiele
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy soul was drawn to him. It isn’t about the danger or his dark beauty, it’s the connection I feel – the feeling of home I have with him even though I am miles away from it. Megan, Mobster’s Vendetta. The mob underworld never changes. It hides itself deep in the cities. The rules, people, and danger are identical no matter where you go. Sometimes I wish things were different, but they're not... -
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Sinner Takes All by E.M. Gayle
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe exciting conclusion to the What Alex Wants Duet…. Lies. Betrayal. Danger. LOVE is definitely a risk. HARPER. For one bright, shining moment I believed in love, but fate has once again decimated everything I thought I knew. Now I’ve been thrust into the middle of a game I can’t break free from... -
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![Taken and Tamed by Celeste Jones]()
Taken and Tamed by Celeste Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTaking her was business. Taming her will be personal. When Quinn crossed a powerful mob boss and nearly got herself killed for the second time since she decided to play dangerous games in my world, I didn't just take matters into my own hands. I took her. Then I took off my belt. I could pretend all this was just to keep her safe, but that's not the truth... -
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Compromising by C.C. Brown
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe exciting conclusion to Alex and Cassie's story! Sgt. Alex Cruz took the risk of his life when he pursued and established a relationship with Pfc. Cassie Bennett. Their secret was blown wide-open by one life altering event, leaving their futures in jeopardy. Escaping the shadows of Marine Corps orders should have been a sigh of relief, but quickly turns into their biggest challenge yet...Categorized as:
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![Grasping For Freedom by Debra Kayn]()
Grasping For Freedom by Debra Kayn
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn Debra Kayn's newest biker romance novel, Torque Kendler, Sergeant at Arms of Bantorus MC fights to keep his past hidden, while protecting the one woman who's capable of bringing chaos down on Pitnam out of desperation and love. Torque Kendler, Sergeant at Arms of the Bantorus Motorcycle club, tenaciously safeguards his marked past... -
![Hard to Hold On by Shanora Williams]()
Hard to Hold On by Shanora Williams
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFor the past four months, Natalie Carmichael and Nolan Young have been complete. Everything still feels right in their passion-filled world. It still feels natural - that is until Nolan's mother passes away. Things begin to turn for the worst for Nolan and his brother Mills. After losing their father from previous years before, it's a tragedy on top of a tragedy... -
![Claiming His Forever by Flora Ferrari]()
Claiming His Forever by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt’s supposed to be an easy job. I’m hosting an open house for some new properties on the outskirts of the city. But while babysitting my sister’s dog, Tinkerbell – I stumble upon something. I ignore it. I don’t want to get involved. I’ve got enough to worry about working seven days a week as a realtor, trying to support my big sister, Jackie, and her art career...Categorized as:
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![Just One Night, Part 2 by Elle Casey]()
Just One Night, Part 2 by Elle Casey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsJennifer is suffering a serious man hangover when her best friend Mia swoops in and forces her out of her apartment for a night of good old-fashioned girlfriend fun. It seems like just the ticket to help her move on and follow through with her plan for a new perspective on life and men . .. until everything goes really right and then just as quickly goes really wrong... -
![Rapture and Ruin by Kira Cole]()
Rapture and Ruin by Kira Cole
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy first night on the job, I manage to sleep with my boss and get fired all in one go. And just when I think things can't get any worse, it does...Categorized as:
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Damaged 2 by H.M. Ward
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsNEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLER. Home isn't supposed to be dangerous, but for Sidney it is. Returning home means that she has to face her past. It's not just the man who hurt Sidney that makes it horrible, but the family that didn't believe her. They were dead to her, but now that her mom is really dying things seem different. It's a chance to set things right... -
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![Love by Lacey Weatherford]()
Love by Lacey Weatherford
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsLiving happily ever after has always been part of the plan for Cami and Dylan, but when strange things begin happening around the Wilcock household, Cami simply believes she’s becoming forgetful. However, when the incidents begin to escalate, both are left feeling vulnerable. Unable to figure out what’s going on, Dylan delves deeper into the mysterious happenings...Categorized as:
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![Good Girl Turned Bad: A Mafia Billionaire Romance by Blair Butler]()
Good Girl Turned Bad: A Mafia Billionaire Romance by Blair Butler
**Trigger contains mature graphic sex, bad language, violence, minor cliff-hanger. **. Ivy and Alistair have a fresh start in his countryside manor,. and they slip right into what could be a beautiful erotic life together …. except that life is never that easy, is it? After just one day of utter bliss, pushing boundaries, and deep connection,. things out of their control take a dangerous turn... -
![Dangerous Love by Penny Wylder]()
Dangerous Love by Penny Wylder
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen God made this beautiful woman, he didn't leave enough curves for anyone else. As stunning as she is, she's the daughter of my enemy. Dear ol' Daddy sent her into my prison cell to get info from me. She thinks all she has to do is swing her hips and I'll give her whatever she wants. But I've got a secret. I'm the one using her. She's the key to getting my revenge on her father... -
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Shark Bait by Jenn Cooksey
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPreviously homeschooled Camie Ramsey is being shoved into the shark-infested waters of public high school, where even helium filled, penguin bespeckled arm floaties likely won’t help keep her inexperienced, fifteen-year old head above water in that rip current of hormones and emotions. Camie’s worldly wisdom might be severely lacking (i. e...Categorized as:
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Reservation by Rachael Wade
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA sequel to the Amazon bestselling romance, Preservation, told from Ryan’s point of view. Old Habits Die Hard. Ryan Campbell is not only leaving his title of Professor behind to move on to bigger and better things at Simon and Warden Publishing, he’s also become Seattle’s rising literary star... -
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Rescued by Priscilla West
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 33 ratings“There would be no happy ending for us. He was too damaged. I was too broken. ”. The conclusion to USA Today bestselling author Priscilla West’s New Adult Novel Wrecked. Wrecked should be read before this book. Lorrie’s semester started off hopeful but ended in disaster. Now, she’s even more lost and confused than she was at the beginning of the year... -
![Taken by Him by Red Garnier]()
Taken by Him by Red Garnier
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Billionaire’s Club: The wealthiest, most powerful men, not only in Chicago, but in the world. They are used to having whatever they want, whenever they want it. Luke Preston is the ultimate playboy among his billionaire friends. Every bad girl in Chicago has surrendered in his bed. Some good girls, too... -
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Fiercely Possessive by R. Leigh
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDanger, wealth, revenge, power, and fear were all a part of his life. As Don of the Messina family, he had fought and earned his place. He had it all. More money. than most could fathom, women at his will, and power to take whatever he wanted. He ruled his. world with fierce determination. Nothing was beyond his reach. He was never denied. anything…. until he met her...Categorized as:
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RISKING FOREVER: Vol 1 (The Forever Series): New adult college romance by Tara Gallina
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMy best friend has been obsessed with Sebastian since our freshman year in college. She wants him to herself, which is fine by me. He's a paycheck, a means to an end goal. He's temporary. But he's also tempting—the way he looks at me, the things he says, the way he touches me… If I'm not careful, I might do something I'll regret. ~Ainsley Belle. THE FOREVER SERIES...Categorized as:
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Smolder by Aly Martinez
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMateo Rodriguez was something of an anomaly. The majority of the world viewed him as a ruthless criminal with no respect for life or law. However, the man I knew was gentle and caring, catering to my every desire. He would have been the perfect man, if only he would have left his life of crime behind and. chosen me. So there we were—for five years—in love and at a stalemate... -
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![The Prince's Resistant Lover by Elizabeth Lennox]()
The Prince's Resistant Lover by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhen Prince Tamar El Amin Yarin walked into the simple neighborhood diner, he didn’t expect. .. . .. to find the woman of his dreams. In fact, he was there on business, trying to locate the hacker who had been stealing government and corporate secrets. What he discovers instead is a blue eyed, blond haired beauty that challenges him on so many levels... -
![The Last Husband by J.S. Cooper]()
The Last Husband by J.S. Cooper
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThousands of readers fell in love with Lucky and Zane in The Last Boyfriend and now their story of love, hope and redemption is continued in The Last Husband. Lucky Morgan gave up her dating rules for Zane Beaumont and allowed him to sweep her off of her feet; even though he didn't really believe in love...Categorized as:
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![His Obsession by Amanda Keen]()
His Obsession by Amanda Keen
Rated: 3.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA chance meeting. I will make her mine. .. Lacey may have fantasized about the rich, hot guy who pulled in at the gas pumps and drove off with her heart, but she knows the attention he paid her wasn’t real. After all, he’s rich, gorgeous, and above her pay grade...Categorized as:
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![King's Promise: An Arranged Marriage Romance: Volkov Bratva by Zoe Beth Geller]()
King's Promise: An Arranged Marriage Romance: Volkov Bratva by Zoe Beth Geller
Rated: 3.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNikolay honors an arranged marriage as his duty as the new king. When traitors emerge, he is forced to choose between saving his Russian dynasty, or his new wife. This is a dark mafia standalone with a HEA guaranteed. -
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Found by Kimber Chin
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTatyana is the unluckiest woman on the planet. She never wins anything. Everyone she touches ends up dead. She wakes up one morning engaged to the crown prince of a Russian crime family. This will be a temporary engagement as she's touched Nikolay Kaerta, all over, condemning him to death. Tatyana knows his handsome face, arrogant attitude, and fast gun hand won't save him... -
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Filthy Dirty Fate by Grace Morgan
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBDSM isn't just about sex, it's about laying yourself bare. I'm the Dom, and yet with Lola, I've been stripped to the core and my secrets exposed for her to judge. I've pushed her limits, and now it's time for her to make her choice—can she love both the man and the Dom? Only that answer will determine our fate...
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