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Blinding Trust by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsBlinding Trust is told by Savanna and Colt. The book starts where book 6 left off. The family is at Conner and Amy’s oldest daughter’s fifth birthday party. Once the family arrives home, Colt is visited by someone from his past, (KRISTA’S BROTHER)who has changed his name to Zeke. He is a recovering addict and the lead singer of a popular rock band. Zeke is only visiting for one reason... -
![Brie Learns Restraint by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Learns Restraint by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBrie Learns Restraint, #5 in the AG series:. Brie is given the opportunity to work under the mastery of another Dom - an expert in bondage. During the unique arrangement she discovers truths about herself and several of her past trainers. A new passion is ignited when she participates in an erotic class of Kinbaku. Loyalties are challenged, but a clear winner emerges... -
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![Something Nice by Tiffany Reisz]()
Something Nice by Tiffany Reisz
It's July, a couple months after Nora returns to Søren at the end of THE SIREN, and while in bed, Søren makes a trade with Nora. He'll do something nice for her and she'll do something nice for him. Of course Nora picks something sexual. But Søren surprises her with his "something nice" request. Read the excerpt below to find out what it is. This story if for mailing list subscribers only...Categorized as:
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![The Grace in Darkness by Melissa Andrea]()
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... -
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![Let Love Shine by Melissa Collins]()
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... -
![Loving His Submission by PrinceKenzie]()
Loving His Submission by PrinceKenzie
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTwenty-one year old Lane Wilder lives up to his name. A young college student that has fun in life and only worries about his next lay. With painful past memories, he's striving to make something of himself. He's got back on his feet, slowly, and now he's got a good life. Lane isn't perfect though, he makes mistakes like everyone else... -
![Bonita Brynne by Naomi Porter]()
Bonita Brynne by Naomi Porter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrack. My Soulmate. Everything about us is wrong but oh so right. I've fallen in love with a man who deceived me. He's not just my irresistibly gorgeous stepbrother, he's the father of my unborn child. Our forbidden love is crazy, but our lives are crazier still. "Uncle" Dorian will stop at nothing to make me his, taking our brother for a hostage bargain...Categorized as:
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![Wild Ride by Tory Baker]()
Wild Ride by Tory Baker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFletcher Wild wants the one woman he shouldn’t go after. She’s my boss’s daughter. She’s off-limits. She’s going to be mine. I wasn’t prepared for Delilah Taylor. Settling down was never on my radar. Almost getting caught with my mouth and hands on her body were definitely not in my plans. Now that I’ve had a taste of her, I’m rethinking every single f*cking thing... -
![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. -
![Secrets Vol. 2 by Ella Steele]()
Secrets Vol. 2 by Ella Steele
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSexy thoughts about Cole fill Anna's dreams. Every detail burns brightly in her mind; the way his hands feel on her bare skin, the soft brush of his lips against hers, and the way their bodies fit perfectly together. Anna awakes breathless, tingling as if it really happened. What caused her to think about Cole like that? It was completely forbidden... -
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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... -
![Gage by Cami Carlisle]()
Gage by Cami Carlisle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGage Montgomery learned early that life is a battle. Now, he's a warrior for those he is called to protect, and ready to fight for the Little one who was taken from him years ago. The one he is no longer willing to live without. Breezy Boucher knows loss. Intimately. Now all she wants is to live her Little life in peace. When that peace is shattered, her long-lost daddy takes charge... -
![Call Sign: King by Livia Grant]()
Call Sign: King by Livia Grant
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe got cocky. Let his guard down. Now the love of his life is paying the price. For a moment he'd forgotten there were men who wanted him dead. Men who lived their lives in the dark, who could reach out of the shadows he used to live in, and he'd been naive to think the light inside her would keep her safe... -
![Saved by my Dad's Best Friend by Haley Travis]()
Saved by my Dad's Best Friend by Haley Travis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith one simple favor, I fell for the sexiest woman in the world – my best friend's daughter. Lena is gorgeous. Sweet, sensual, fascinating. An angel who should not be staying with a much older, rough man, even if it's at her Dad's request. Protecting Lena for a few days should solve her stalker problem. He'll take one look at my size and back off. If he shows his face, I'll end him... -
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![Bedlam by Raven Dark]()
Bedlam by Raven Dark
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s big, he’s bad, and he’s going to turn my life completely upside down. I came back to my small town to escape a dangerous past. I was a good girl who made a hell of a mistake. The moment I meet Gar, I know I’m about to make an even bigger one. Gar says I’m his. As a member of the Hell’s Heathens Motorcycle Club, he’s as bad as they come... -
![Lawyer's Obsession by Flora Ferrari]()
Lawyer's Obsession by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s my job to protect innocent people from the bad guys. .. but when I laid eyes on Ruby, it became about so much more than that. I’ve never seen a woman so beautiful, so enticing, so incredible in every way. .. I knew I had to make her mine. But things got kind of complicated the second I decided to represent her in her stalking case…... -
![Dad's Cop Friend by Lena Little]()
Dad's Cop Friend by Lena Little
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’m expecting a large man in a ski mask when I get the call for a burglary, but instead, I'm greeted by the most stunning woman I've ever seen. She looks strangely familiar, but I can't place her at first. Her beauty disarms me. There's just something about her that makes me feel like I'm seeing the world in a whole new way... -
![Her Master's Kiss 5 by Vivien Sparx]()
Her Master's Kiss 5 by Vivien Sparx
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSix months after the tragic loss of their baby, Renee and Stefan are struggling to hold together their fragile romance. Renee is desperate to return to a lifestyle of BDSM, but Stefan steadfastly refuses. "We can't go backwards. ". "No - but we can come full circle! " Renee pleads... -
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Fall Semester by Stephanie Fournet
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDespite his stunning good looks, Dr. Malcolm Vashal is perhaps the most detested professor on campus. A floundering career and the aftershocks of a painful divorce have left the 34-year-old with more than a little self-loathing, which only grows when he meets Maren Gardner. The graduate student with the loyal heart and searching eyes is much too good for him...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Pinch Me by Tymber Dalton]()
Pinch Me by Tymber Dalton
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen Laura Spaulding awakens in a hospital to learn a vicious attack has stolen her memories, all she has are her strong, instinctive emotions for close friends and her fiancé, Rob. Rob Carlton is more than just Laura’s fiancé—he’s also her Master... -
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Tangled by Elizabeth Reyes
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJust when Romero thought he'd conquered his anger issues. .. Now that Izzy has earned her credentials to teach at a college level, Romero is doing his best to be supportive. Even after she informs him she won't be teaching. She'll be assisting a professor—a recently divorced professor whom she'll work with side by side... -
![Face the Music by J.B. Salsbury]()
Face the Music by J.B. Salsbury
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPastor Ben Langley is irresistible. His wife died giving birth to their daughter five years ago. His tragic past doesn’t keep me from wanting to unravel him, strip away his buttoned-up goodness, and discover what kind of man lies beneath. If that makes me evil, so be it. I’m far beyond redemption anyway. Ashleigh Kendrick is freedom personified, an unpredictable wind I want to grasp hold of...Categorized as:
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![Songs for Cricket by Terri E. Laine]()
Songs for Cricket by Terri E. Laine
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe’s his best friend’s little sister and off limits. College freshman, Finley Farrow, has two fairly ambitious goals this school year: make the football team and get over Shepard Connelly. The gorgeous football player with the magnificent voice would one day be a star on or off the field. But he’ll never see her as more than his best friend’s sister. Now her eye is on the end zone...Categorized as:
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![Possessive Policeman by Lena Little]()
Possessive Policeman by Lena Little
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings*****Get a free book for Christmas just by signing up for my mailing list at the link below. *****www. subscribepage. com/lenalittleShe’s too young. She’s my best friend’s daughter. Staying away is the right thing to do. But staying away is no longer an option. Her safety is paramount. Especially now that her name is attached to a case of missing girls thanks to her Nancy Drew ways...Categorized as:
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![It Was Me by Anna Cruise]()
It Was Me by Anna Cruise
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAll West Montgomery wanted was a vacation. A week-long stay in Tucson with Abby and her parents, a chance to get away for the week, the opportunity to get to know her family a little better and maybe carve out a little alone time with his girlfriend. What he doesn't count on is finding a way to resume his baseball career... -
![My Boyfriend's Boxer Daddy by Lena Little]()
My Boyfriend's Boxer Daddy by Lena Little
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe looks like heaven, and she wants me to teach her how to fight. As the owner of Brooks Boxing Gym, I'm always up for a challenge. But the temptation of having this girl so close to me is more than I can handle. Bailey Horton is nineteen, innocent, and sweet. Invading my gym, my senses, and every thought. She comes to me for help against her stalking ex. Too bad he’s gonna have to face me now... -
![Dad's Possessive Friend by Lena Little]()
Dad's Possessive Friend by Lena Little
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI have no idea what I expected to find when I opened the door. But not this…not Andrea. I’m not prepared to find the most beautiful woman I’ve ever laid eyes on on my doorstep. Arms wrapped around her body, shivering from the cold. Clothes clinging to her skin. Taut buds pressing against the thin fabric of her shirt. In that moment, something rushes to the surface. DESIRE. HUNGER... -
![No Excuses by Nikky Kaye]()
No Excuses by Nikky Kaye
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I want to take the stick out of your a$$, but that's really more of a fifth date thing. ". Maddie's rules for attending a work retreat:. 1 Pack the right clothes. Especially extra underwear. 2 Don’t try to school your insanely hot boss on acceptable trust exercises. 3 Be prepared for the extracurricular ropes course. 4 Make sure there is a safety net when you fall, because you will fall hard... -
![The Love Trials by J.S. Cooper, Helen Cooper]()
The Love Trials by J.S. Cooper, Helen Cooper
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Loves Trials Box Set includes The Love Trials 1, 2, and 3. The Love Trials. She thought she knew what was between the sheets, but she really had no idea. I thought I knew what I was getting into when I received the invitation from the lovers academy. I thought I was going for love... -
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Deviance by Eclipsc
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![Irresistible by Shara Azod]()
Irresistible by Shara Azod
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsInescapable. The attraction was instant, immediate, too inescapable for either to resist. Inexplicable. Delilah was a stripper, trying to make a better life for herself. Edward was a professor from old money trying to save his nephew from a femme fatale. They had nothing in common, no reason to come together, no reason to love one another. Irrepressible... -
![Blacklist Hookup by Sadie Haller]()
Blacklist Hookup by Sadie Haller
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLooking to hook up with a kinky fellow celebrity near you when nobody--literally nobody--can know you're the opposite of vanilla? There’s an app for that. Quietly warn a fellow actress not to be alone with a certain producer and… BOOM. I’m dumped from Hollywood’s A-list to everyone’s blacklist in the blink of an upload... -
![Tamed: The Roark Brothers Trilogy by Natasha Knight]()
Tamed: The Roark Brothers Trilogy by Natasha Knight
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTamed: The Roark Brothers Trilogy contains three best-selling books by Natasha Knight which tell the story of the firm-handed Roark brothers and the feisty women who are tamed by them. This trilogy includes:. Taming Emma. Emma had always been interested in exploring the world of BDSM, and given her desperate circumstances, this sounded like the perfect opportunity... -
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![Arrogant Bastard by Jennifer Dawson]()
Arrogant Bastard by Jennifer Dawson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI’m Cat McKay, and I’m in desperate need of a man. My farm manager deserted me six weeks before our grand opening that will help put my family’s business on the map. Now I need to find a replacement, because I’m not about to be the reason we fail. Unfortunately, Caden Landry— whose arrogance, evasions and good looks rub me the wrong way—is my only option on a list of zero candidates... -
![It Was Us by Anna Cruise]()
It Was Us by Anna Cruise
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife is good for Abby and West. Finally. After a brief break-up and the threat of separation, Abby Sellers and West Montgomery are together again. Abby's going to school and helping with the family business as they deal with her mother's illness and West is living his dream, playing baseball at USD. Things are going in the right direction... -
![Constant Craving by Tamara Lush]()
Constant Craving by Tamara Lush
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLet go of the past to have any chance at a future. .. I'm shocked when Rafael Menendez de Aviles -- my first love, my one downfall -- appears at my business, offering to save it from bankruptcy. I'm even more stunned when Rafael, looking hotter than ever, makes a proposition: spend the next month together, allowing him to do anything he desires with me... -
![Dad's Blacksmith Friend by Lena Little]()
Dad's Blacksmith Friend by Lena Little
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 11 ratings*****Get a free book for Christmas just by signing up for my mailing list at the link below. *****. www. subscribepage. com/lenalittle. He has my attention. All. Of. It. He has since I turned about sixteen, but he never even seemed to notice me until these last few visits, which interestingly coincide with the time I turned eighteen...Categorized as:
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![Fire and Ice: An Extended Epilogue by Victoria Paige]()
Fire and Ice: An Extended Epilogue by Victoria Paige
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratings* This is not a standalone and expands on the events at the ending of Fire and Ice that ran concurrently with Beneath the Fire. Jack takes drastic measures to mitigate his fears with Maia’s risky job and his fiancée is furious. When two strong-willed people clash, sparks will fly... -
![Savage Saint by Aria Cole, River West]()
Savage Saint by Aria Cole, River West
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAmara is far too good for me. I’m a nobody, a blue collar worker in a failing industry, and she’s an angel with chocolate hair and eyes that could kill a man from a hundred paces. All I can do is watch her teaching kids to skate in the park, growing lonelier and lonelier every day as I hopelessly dream that we could one day have a family together. Until she needs me... -
![Salacious by A. Zavarelli]()
Salacious by A. Zavarelli
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKeller Vaughn is everything that I aspire to be. An artist. A visionary. A creator. If ever a perfect man existed, it would be him. The only problem is… that perfect man? He’s also my professor. ***. I came here to teach. To absolve myself from the guilt of my past by doing good for others. That plan has worked out just fine. Until her. Chloe Abernathy... -
![Allure Magnified by N. Isabelle Blanco]()
Allure Magnified by N. Isabelle Blanco
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLibrarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00ATJSJYQ. It’s been four months since Demitra Davis ended up entangled in the most complicated –albeit gratifying- situation she’d ever thought to find herself in. A situation she isn’t keen to get herself out of. Her now ex-boss, Dorian Sorrenson, is too delicious for her to want to pull herself away from... -
![The Millionaire and The Librarian: An Erotic Sex Story Of Sexual Submission by J.S. Scott]()
The Millionaire and The Librarian: An Erotic Sex Story Of Sexual Submission by J.S. Scott
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTory Price was just an ordinary librarian who's biggest excitement was being the "story lady" on friday evening for the children. Until Lucas Duncan, their biggest millionaire financial donor for the library fund, left his wallet in the library. Tory called him to let him know and he asked her to bring it by her house. Tory didn't know she was walking into a trap... -
![Everything He Wants by Chara Croft]()
Everything He Wants by Chara Croft
No one can ever know how I really feel about my brother. Not the world. Not our friends. Certainly not our family. But somehow, some way, I will make sure Eric knows. IVAN: Exposing what Eric and I have would end it, or at the least, alienate everyone we know... -
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![RISKING FOREVER: Vol 1 (The Forever Series): New adult college romance by Tara Gallina]()
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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![Safe by Shara Azod]()
Safe by Shara Azod
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGood Catholic wives didn't leave their husbands- Briony expected to live the rest of her life loving a man she could never have, chained to a man she despised all because she had made a horrid mistake. Quentin hated not being able to save the woman he loved from the brother he had grown to disdain, but when Bobby Ray raised his hands to his Briony, he swore to make his sister-in-law a widow...
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