Books like 'Private Message'
Readers who enjoyed Private Message by Danielle Torella also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
contemporary virgin heroine alpha male bad boys m-f tortured heroine college angst cliffhanger
-
Hate Me by Jillian Dodd
I was told if I went away, he'd forget about me, lose interest, and move on. But he hasn't. In fact, my being gone has only made things worse. So it's time for me to take matters into my own hands. It's time for me to fight back. Hey, Vincent. You ready for a little chaos? -
Loving You by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSince meeting Garret on her first night at college, Jade’s had to overcome many obstacles to be with him, including interference from Garret’s father. Now, months later, it seems that Mr. Kensington has finally accepted Jade dating his son, but the reason for that is unclear. After what Jade witnessed at the Kensington mansion, she’s not sure what his acceptance of her means... -
Sponsored links / Remove ads
-
Bomb: A Day in the Life of Spencer Shrike by J.A. Huss
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSpencer Shrike is a plotter. Known for his ingenious, albeit illegal, plans that keeps the Team running efficiently and out of jail, he carries this same love of order into his personal life. He's kept his long-time main squeeze on the sidelines for years as he builds the Shrike Bikes empire. Veronica Vaughn is an explosion ready to happen. Ronnie lives in the here and now. She lives for today... -
Amplify by Anne Mercier
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSERA:. He’s my protector, my confidante. Then one night he became more. I want him, I need him, and, if I’m honest with myself, I love him. I just don’t know if he’ll ever see me as more than what we’ve always been: friends. I don’t want to lose him but it’s getting harder and harder to keep my feelings to myself. Should I risk it all or play it safe? CAGE:. She’s my light, my saving grace... -
-
ALLURE by Nina Lane
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 36 ratings"We both want this so badly. I can feel it resonating between us like the hot pull of our first attraction, tangible and intense. ". After lies and betrayal almost destroy their marriage, Dean and Olivia West reignite their blissful passion. The medieval history professor and his cherished wife are determined to fix their mistakes and fall in love all over again...Categorized as:
angst alpha male cliffhanger contemporary age difference pregnancy length-medium audiobook -
Frayed by Pamela Ann
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTrista Stevens. Things went quickly sour with the already married Harry when she found out their affair had a bigger repercussion. Heartbroken, she had to do what was best for everyone. Just as planned, she and Lindsey went to visit Emma in Greece. Trista thought this vacation was going to be a way for her to heal and come to terms with of the gargantuan mistakes she’s made in the past...Categorized as:
alpha male college m-f contemporary love triangle new adult other-man-woman length-medium -
Taming His Bride by Mink
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI’ve been chasing stories from the first moment I could ask questions. When I started my own investigative blog, I pulled stories straight from the headlines and dove deeper to discover the truth behind the circumstances. None more so than in the case of the missing mafia prince, the very first investigation I undertook from the warmth and safety of my teenage bedroom... -
Hushed Torment by Bella Jewel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFrom USA Today, and international bestseller, comes the second book in the Iron Fury MC! One accident changed my life. One single second changed everything for me. In one terrifying moment, everything I knew was gone. Music is the only thing that keeps me holding on. When the opportunity arises for me to tour with country music star, Scarlett Belle, I take it. An escape. A chance... -
Shattered by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAfter Mari's attempt to help Trystan goes horribly wrong they are both forced to deal with the consequences. -
Secrets Vol. 4 by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAt night, when Anna closes her eyes, everything comes rushing back; the sensuous sound of Cole’s voice, his scalding touch, and the way his eyes roved over her body like he could never get enough. Flirtation, promises of passionate sex, and nights filled with Cole’s sexy smile are gone. Anna worries that her crush on Cole was something more, because her life is total agony without him... -
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... -
The Grace in Darkness by Melissa Andrea
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsEvery part of me yearns for Ryland and there hasn’t been a day that’s gone by that I don’t question if I made the right decision. Adjusting is something I should be used to by now but how can I do that when life has other plans? When darkness consumes you, only true light can free you... -
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... -
The Rocker That Loves Me by Terri Anne Browning
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsThe Rocker…. I was the fun loving, easy going, different girl—okay, different girls every night—Demon. One look into a pair of violet eyes and all of that changed. She doesn’t even realize how beautiful she is and that makes me want her even more. Realizing that she is just as damaged as I am breaks my heart. Harper is a part of me, my other half...Categorized as:
virgin heroine alpha male bad boys college m-f tortured heroine contemporary tattoos -
-
Mitigation by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsI’ve seen a new side to Matt Connover. He’s proven to me that there is something inside him other than icy control and masculine force. I’ve seen care… tenderness… even protectiveness. I’ve seen vulnerability. But Matt Connover’s issues run deep. I know Cal hurt him deeply, and he keeps himself protected because of that...Categorized as:
alpha male m-f cliffhanger contemporary boss & employee tycoon office length-novella -
Entangled by S.E. Hall
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThings heat up, and not just the Georgia summertime, when Dane and Laney go head to head over plans for her new duplex. But Laney's got his number, and knows just how to coerce her bossy, domineering man. Spend the summer with the gang and find out. .. just how many is a crowd? The members of the Evolve Crew are getting older; so is the content. Mature audiences recommended. -
For the Record by K.A. Linde
With Congressman Brady Maxwell up for reelection and journalist Liz Dougherty about to graduate into a promising career, the ambitious couple’s future is brighter than ever. They share a passion for their work…and for each other. But when Brady holds a press conference to officially introduce Liz as his girlfriend, reporters hungry for a scandal bombard her...Categorized as:
alpha male college angst m-f contemporary politician independent heroine length-long -
Let Love Shine by Melissa Collins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhat comes after "they lived happily ever after? " Maddy and Reid have seen their fair share of trials and tribulations, of love and loss. Facing down the biggest challenges of their young lives, they managed to survive and endure. With the future stretching out before them, they must learn to navigate new and unfamiliar paths... -
Stealing His Bride by Mink
I can take care of myself. I always have. For that matter, I’ve also taken care of my best friends Aurora and Clover. Keeping them safe has landed me with a concussion after our car accident thanks to a wayward lynx. On top of that, I seem to have landed in a handsome man’s bed. Not just any man, Barrow attends to all my needs and never wants to leave my side... -
Shattered Hart by Ella Fox
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDamien Hart will never allow himself to fall into a committed relationship. He's seen the worst of the worst, and he knows that there isn't a woman on earth that will ever change his mind. All of that changes the moment he meets Brooke Tyler. Damien's entire view of women and relationships is rocked by her, and though he tries, he can't make himself stay away... -
A Beautiful Wedding by Jamie McGuire
You know that Abby Abernathy unexpectedly became Mrs. Maddox. But what do you really know? Why did Abby pop the question? What secrets were shared before the ceremony? Where did they spend their wedding night? Who else knew about it . . . and didn’t tell? Everything about Abby and Travis’s elopement was top-secret . . . until now... -
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... -
Touching Scars by Stacy Borel
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTimber Nelson has recently returned home after serving two tours in Iraq. Suffering from PTSD, he’s a shadow of the man he was before his time in the military. Instead of learning to live with the nightmares he faced in the war, he drowns them in a bottle of Crown. Katherine Pierce is an alluring woman with dark brown hair, tattoos, and a fiery attitude... -
Listed: Volume III by Noelle Adams
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThis is Volume III of a six-volume serial novel. A marriage of convenience has never been like this. Just before her eighteenth birthday, the doctors tell Emily she has three months to live. Not much time to complete the bucket list she's had since she was twelve. The first item is the hardest--"Get married"--so she turns to the only man she knows who can help... -
-
Eden High Series 2 Book 1 by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThings are heating up in the little town of Eden, where one young girl has been attacked and no one has the answers. Now with Jace's main suspect in some trouble of her own, everything is up in the air... -
If You Were Mine by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 50 ratingsCan two people who have both sworn off love find forever in each other's arms? Find out in IF YOU WERE MINE, the fifth book in Bella Andre’s bestselling Sullivan family contemporary romance series. The last thing Zach Sullivan wants is to take care of his brother's new puppy for two weeks. Until he meets the dog trainer, that is. Heather is bright, beautiful, and he can't stop thinking about her...Categorized as:
alpha male tortured heroine m-f contemporary sports anthologies length-medium audiobook -
Total Submission by Roxy Sloane
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHer secrets are tearing us apart, but I can’t give up on us yet. When I’m with her, the beast inside me is tamed. My every craving sated by her gentle touch. I won’t let her go without a fight. No matter what the cost, I will protect her. She belongs to me now. *Part three of the sensual, suspenseful new serial*. -
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... -
The Billionaire's Desire by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is an alternate cover edition for B00U1Y8PLG. The sizzling adventure continues in this alpha billionaire romance series. The scintillating, steamy and passionate romance between Ciara and Nikolaj picks up where the last book ended. The only difference is that Ciara discovers Nikolaj’s true penchant for domination and to her surprise, she relishes submitting herself to him...Categorized as:
alpha male angst m-f cliffhanger strong heroine super rich hero contemporary length-novella -
Light Me Up by Cherrie Lynn
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsCandace Andrews is dreaming of a little sparkle in her Christmas stocking this year, and now that she and Brian Ross have been living together for over a year, her overbearing family is getting impatient for him to pop the question. She isn’t worried so much about pleasing them anymore, but pleasing Brian is another matter entirely…... -
Cautious by E.L. Montes
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsTHIS IS THE SEQUEL to 'Disastrous'. Marcus and Mia share a LOVE stronger than others, but their relationship was built on LIES and deceit. Cautiously, they continue to struggle for what they desire more than anything, each other. Though, that comes with a price … one that involves more HEARTBREAK and deception... -
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... -
Fighting To Ride by Debra Kayn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGet ready to roll…. Kurt Ramchett went from Bantorus MC kid to unbeatable underground boxer to president of the Bantorus MC, Federal Charter. Dedicated and badass, Kurt's running guns for the militia and extending the Bantorus territory. He never expected to run into trouble in the form of a beautiful stripper his first night in Federal... -
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... -
-
The Storm by Jean Johnson
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSixth book in the must-read series from a national bestselling ? fresh new voice in fantasy romance. ?( Robin D. Owens). Eight brothers, born in four sets of twins, two years apart to the day? they fulfill the Curse of Eight Prophecy. Though no longer trapped in exile, their growing family faces new problems... -
Vindicated by Misty Walker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDustin is a convicted murderer. He’s mournful, bitter, drowning in a sea of self-pity with nothing left to lose. The church has sent me to bring him into the fold. Bound by my namesake, Saint Odilia,. I should be defending my spirituality and morality with my life. It only took a few letters to change everything. Odilia saved my life and gave me her heart...Categorized as:
virgin heroine bad boys alpha male m-f suspense contemporary working class hero second chances -
The Life by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 23 ratings*Please Note, The Life is not a standalone title. The first book in The Russian Guns series (The Arrangement) should be read before the second book*. The mafia life is a dangerous one revolving around honor, duty, and greed—a troublesome thing like love isn’t meant to play a part, but no one follows the rules... -
The Baby Mission by Vivian Wood
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller Vivian Wood comes a story that is about lust, longing, and the beginnings of love. .. He wants into my pants. And I want a baby. .. I want a baby, and I want it bad. But there’s no Mr. Right in sight and I’m tired of waiting around for someone to rock my boat. So I decide that I’m going to have a baby on my own. Then I meet Jett at a party... -
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... -
Never Doubt Me by S.R. Grey
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCan a tattooed, former bad boy leave his past behind? Can he find lasting happiness with the love of his life? Gorgeous and sexy Chase Gartner hopes to do just that with Kay Stanton. But when Chase’s troubled-teen brother, Will, stays on in Harmony Creek, Ohio—-after an unexpected arrival-—Chase and Kay’s bonds of love and commitment are soon tested... -
Cuffed for Love by Ella Goode
Dane’s a bounty hunter; Joy’s a social media influencer. Dane hates crowds; Joy loves people. Dane’s job is to bring people to justice; Joy loves a good prank. These two neighbors have nothing in common but a shared street. Yet, Dane can’t keep knocking on Joy’s door and Joy can’t stop taking photos of her hot neighbor. It shouldn’t work, but it does...Categorized as:
alpha male virgin heroine m-f cliffhanger contemporary insta-love length-novella explicit-open-door -
Annihilate Me Vol. 2 by Christina Ross
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsJennifer's life is reeling out of control. Now, there is no denying her feelings for Alex--or his for her. After spending one night together, he took her to heights she never thought was possible. The passion they shared in that one moment is something she can't shake, and it consumes her, throwing her off her game. But this is no game. What they have is real... -
Undeniable by Micalea Smeltzer
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKarlie and Holden's story. (This is a New Adult Contemporary Romance recommended for readers 18+ it contains graphic language, sex, and deals with mature subject matter). Karlie Reed has been crushing on Holden Marks for as long as she can remember. The problem? He’s eight years older than her and her brother’s best friend. One night, when things get out of hand, they make a pact...Categorized as:
alpha male virgin heroine bad boys m-f contemporary pregnancy second chances fighters -
Club Scars by Mara McBain
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor years, Kat and Crux have found solace in each other. Neither had a happy childhood, and the scars from those experiences continue to haunt them. When their son, Cam, is born, their family is finally complete and they are determined to give their little boy the best life possible. This should be the happiest time of their lives and a fresh start for their Lords family... -
-
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... -
Song of the Waves by Anne Hampson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTo her fellow passengers on the luxury cruise, Wendy Brown appeared to have everything going for her. She was young, beautiful, wealthy and fun-loving. They'd have been shocked if they'd known Wendy's secret. But she had vowed to tell no one what had changed her life...Categorized as:
virgin heroine tortured heroine m-f contemporary length-short terminal-illness slut-shaming -
It's Not Over by A.L. Zaun
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe had wanted her to help him win his ex-girlfriend back. She had wanted to teach him a few lessons on how to treat a woman. Neither one planned for the unexpected. Madison Stuart thrives on self-discipline and control. She’s driven by her career ambitions and isn’t about to let anyone derail her from her goals. Over the years, Madison uses sex for sport, believing love is an illusion... -
1/2 Cocked by Michelle Hughes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTwenty-One-Year-Old College Student Becca Stewart has lived her life by the rules and never stepped over any lines. For once in her life she wants to be the bad girl and enjoy what she’s missing out on. She’s had a crush on the star quarterback at her university and decides to tell him how she feels. He’s all in for a night of wild sex until she confesses to being a virgin...Categorized as:
college virgin heroine alpha male bad boys contemporary new adult insta-love forbidden love -
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...Categorized as:
bad boys alpha male college m-f cliffhanger contemporary forbidden love super rich hero -
Rocked in the Dark by Clara Bayard
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith everything to lose…. Julia has fought and struggled to get exactly where she wants to be. On a huge nationwide tour, singing her songs, living life on her own terms. After a lifetime of ups and downs, the curvy beauty knows all too well that fame and success are fleeting and nothing is certain. Passion blooms…...
Fantastic book recommendations by romance book lovers for romance book lovers.
Find out more about romance.io.
Find out more about romance.io.
Get recommendations by genres & tropes
Use the romance book finder to mix and match over 100 content keywords to find the books that match your preferences
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.

