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The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsBillionaire Max Hamilton thought he was finally starting to find contentment, more than two years after losing his wife Mia in a tragic drowning accident. He'd been reunited with a sister he hadn’t realized existed. Finally he had family again, a reprieve from the pain and loneliness that had haunted him since his devastating loss...Categorized as:
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![Ladies' Man Exposed by Ali Parker]()
Ladies' Man Exposed by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA serial womanizer ghosted by the hottest woman he’s seen?Yep. That’s my story.There’s nothing I can’t do, and no one I can’t have.Leaving women with a fake number after one hot night is my trick. And yet… this girl bested me.For the first time in a long time, I’m intrigued.She snuck out in the middle of the night while my dumbass was sleeping... -
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![My Unexpected Vow by Harlow James]()
My Unexpected Vow by Harlow James
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHave you ever thought there was a spider crawling on you only to discover it was a piece of hair?But it’s not your hair—it’s your wife’s—a woman who just happens to be your best friend’s little sister that hates your guts as well... -
![Broken Bridge by Nana Malone]()
Broken Bridge by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne miscalculation.One misstep had cost me everything. I lost my sister and my wife.I will burn down the world to get them back. Even if I have to become someone they fear.Forget vows, forget brotherhood. All I have left is rage. I have made promises I intend to keep.I will right the wrongs of The Elite, ensure vengeance for Emma, even if it cost me my soul... -
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![Mafia Bride by L. Steele]()
Mafia Bride by L. Steele
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s No Knight in Shining ArmorMassimo Domenico Sovrano is arrogant, mean, full of swagger and oh so hot.As one of the most feared gangsters in Italy, he can have any woman he sets his sight on.But for some reason he wants me.The chemistry between us is off the charts.So I sleep with him on our very first meeting.Only, he betrays me. He breaks my heart.Which is why I lie to him... -
![Unruly Protector : A Hero Club Novel by Esther E. Schmidt]()
Unruly Protector : A Hero Club Novel by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn arranged marriage.A moment washed in blood.A heart fueled by vengeance.It all consumes the life of one Unruly Protector.Clemente accepted an arranged marriage as part of a deal to keep his sister safe. Though, he never expected the woman he was now connected with for life creating a weakness he never saw coming... -
![The Proposition by Amelia Wilde]()
The Proposition by Amelia Wilde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRetribution (verb): inflict hurt on someone for an injury or wrongVengeance. It runs through Mason Hill's veins. Except the person who walks through his office door isn't his enemy. It's the man's daughter.Charlotte Van Kempt tempts the worst part of him. He wants to use her.He forms a new plan for revenge...He'll take out every past hurt and dark memory on her sweet body...Categorized as:
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![Fallen by Madhuri Tamse]()
Fallen by Madhuri Tamse
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKhushi ThakurHave compassion for your family and be heartless towards your enemies. This has been my only slogan since I became the backbone of the RS Group of Companies where I am in charge of dealing with their tricky competitors. This time our focus is on the AR Group, which has rattled to its core ever since its CEO, Aarav Raichand allegedly stepped down from his position... -
![The Billionaire Deal by Lori Ryan]()
The Billionaire Deal by Lori Ryan
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsHe needed a wife on paper, she needed a way to pay for school. Neither bargained for the danger their marriage-of-convenience brought on. CEO Jack Sutton isn't about to be backed into a corner by the stipulations of his mother's will. She might have wanted to be sure he was married by the time he was thirty, but that doesn't mean he needs to give in... -
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Final Call by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn the highly anticipated sequel to LATE CALL, Dayton and Aaron learn once more than not everything is as straightforward as it seems, and if they have any chance of getting their long-awaited happily-ever-after, they'll have to work for it... We crashed and burned like a falling plane. Hard and fast with an inevitable explosion. Another few weeks together changed my life the way the first did... -
![Fooling You by Kelsie Rae]()
Fooling You by Kelsie Rae
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWalking down the aisle toward my nemesis wasn't exactly what I was picturing when I planned out my dream wedding as a little kid.But as I take in Liam’s chiseled jaw and sexy smirk, I remember why I agreed to this sham of a marriage.It's because I'm a glutton for punishment and love a good underdog story…And the more I get to know Liam, the more I can see that he's exactly that.The underdog... -
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Late Call by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsShe’s a high class call girl. He’s taking over his father’s business. Seven years ago, they fell in love in Paris. They walked away at the end of the summer, never imagining they’d meet again.Now he’s her client. We fell in love the way you jump from a cliff. Hard and fast with a reckless sense of abandon. The six weeks we spent together changed my life, but at seventeen, I was naive... -
![When Worlds Collide by Jordan Silver]()
When Worlds Collide by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe was the son of an old family, a family not only of wealth but a great history going back hundreds of years. As such his future had been mapped out at birth. He knew his duty and had never given it much thought. Until his years in the marines showed him a different world. Still, he was more than happy to follow the status quo, until he met her... -
![Temporary Love by W. Million]()
Temporary Love by W. Million
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA slow burn, steamy, and heartfelt marriage of convenience featuring a billionaire and his temporary nanny.Ever since my sister died and left me in charge of her infant daughter, I’ve been drowning in debt and on the verge of homelessness... -
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![My Beautiful Poison by T.L. Smith]()
My Beautiful Poison by T.L. Smith
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI forgave him for the lies he told. And I forgave him for breaking my body with his touch. But I couldn’t forgive myself for staying. Until I met you… my antidote. I knew I couldn’t keep forgiving him, when I could be safe in your arms. With your touch, there were no tears. With your kisses, I could finally breathe. You might be the villain in everyone’s story... But not mine... -
![One Bossy Arrangement by Ruby Emhart]()
One Bossy Arrangement by Ruby Emhart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMysterious stranger that took my v-card turned out be my betrothed.I’m planning to run, but now I’m having his baby.Sleeping with a man of my choosing is forbidden.And would piss off Daddy, but that's exactly what I did.I gave myself to a scorching hot stranger.And he gifted me a night to remember.Later I find out that he’s Marcello DeLuca.Bossy, possessive, and dangerous AF... -
![Lost to the Desert Warrior by Sarah Morgan]()
Lost to the Desert Warrior by Sarah Morgan
"Walking into the lion's den unprotected, Princess?" For Layla, princess of Tazkhan, her arranged marriage means one thing: a lifetime of cruelty and captivity... -
![Cold and Broken by Nichole Greene]()
Cold and Broken by Nichole Greene
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“No one touches the new girl. No one befriends her. Otherwise they risk the wrath of the Titans.”Moving her senior year of high school was not Lilith’s idea of a great plan. She would have much rather stayed with her best friend Zion for their final year of school. Her dad had different plans though; this new job was too good to pass up, and she knew she needed to go with him... -
![Heartbreak You by T.L. Smith]()
Heartbreak You by T.L. Smith
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOur story didn’t exist, it was broken before it began.Kisses were covered with lies.Lies were covered with kisses.Hate turned into lust.And lust turned into fantasy.That’s what we were, a fantasy.Nothing more, nothing less.Now it’s time to move on. But how can you when your heart wants to say stuck in the fantasy?When even through all the lies and kisses, you still have lust... -
![The Billionaire's Terms: Prison Or Passion by Elizabeth Lennox]()
The Billionaire's Terms: Prison Or Passion by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter one night of incredible passion, Alicia Miller is accused of embezzlement, by the same man who'd brought her to heaven with his touch. Corporate tycoon and billionaire, Adam Meyers, is no longer the gente passionate lover who took Alicia to the heights of ecstacy, but in his place is a cold, hard, monster demanding repayment in full - with her body if necessary... -
![The Billionaire's Masquerade by Elizabeth Lennox]()
The Billionaire's Masquerade by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGrowing up in poverty made a lasting impression on Rachel. As a result, she is determined to never again go through the pain and humiliation of being poor. The first step in her strategy for wealth and success is an internship with the reclusive Emerson Watson, investment broker extraordinaire... -
![Wrathful Union by Ivy Davis]()
Wrathful Union by Ivy Davis
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI hated him but he claimed me anyway… Known as the Ice Princess of the Bratva,I have never let a man get close to me.That is until Nikolay Volkov entered my life.Second in command of the Bratva,He has almost as much power as I do.He says he can melt the ice around me.I won’t let him.As I’m married off to him,I worry that he will change me.For the first time in my life,I feel unhinged... -
![Claiming His Baby at the Altar by Michelle Smart]()
Claiming His Baby at the Altar by Michelle Smart
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA huge shock is in store for the billionaire in this secret baby romance by Michelle Smart.His surprise son…Her surprise wedding!Notorious billionaire Alejandro Ramos shut Flora Hillier out of his life after their encounter nine months ago, believing she’d betrayed him. But when he learns about their child, he demands they marry—immediately... -
![Faking It with the Billionaire Boss by Misty Ellis]()
Faking It with the Billionaire Boss by Misty Ellis
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNever fall in love with your fake fiancé. Especially when he’s your new boss.Silver fox billionaire bachelor Roscoe Bridges lives and dies by his three strike rule.Strike 1: I accidently ruin his date with a drop dead gorgeous model.Strike 2: I send him a totally embarrassing email... -
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![A Touch of Greed: Vices & Virtues by Matilda Martel]()
A Touch of Greed: Vices & Virtues by Matilda Martel
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHugo I’ve never claimed to be a righteous man. It’s not part of my DNA. My ruthless father lived his life always wanting more, more, more, and he raised me to follow in his footsteps. Why be satisfied with what you have when you can have more? My greed has served me well. It’s driven my ambitions and helped me turn my father’s small kingdom into a global empire... -
![Catching the Heiress by Lucy Darling]()
Catching the Heiress by Lucy Darling
Paisley WoodsI return home from college to a nightmare, discovering my parents plan to marry me off. Rather than being forced into a loveless marriage, I grab my cat and embark on an adventurous journey to the wild west. I may be trying to find myself, but what I find instead is the handsome Jack Graysen. Or rather, he finds me.Jackson GraysenFinding people is what I do... -
![Vows in Name Only: An arranged marriage romance by Naima Simone]()
Vows in Name Only: An arranged marriage romance by Naima Simone
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn arranged marriage neither wants, but both soon crave… from USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone!Manipulated into a marriage of inconvenience,until one sizzling kiss changes everything…Devon Cole must marry Cain Farrell or lose everything. But she can never let her billionaire husband-to-be know why she agreed to her father’s dangerous machinations... -
![Beginning with Forever by Lan LLP]()
Beginning with Forever by Lan LLP
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeginning with Forever “Carson, I’m freely offering myself to you right now. Please,” I plead fearlessly. I’m shameless and not above begging for him to take my body. Who is this sex-craved woman anyways? “Sweetness, you’re making it very difficult for me to resist you, to control myself... -
![My Best Friend's Billionaire Brother by Anne Martin]()
My Best Friend's Billionaire Brother by Anne Martin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWeston Myles has as many scandals to his name as zeroes in his bank account.Our sizzling office romance should've stayed in the past where it belongs.Especially since we kept our relationship a secret from his sister–my best friend.But it’s been two years, and now my bestie is getting married.She’s handpicked us to be the best man and maid of honor... -
![The Biker's Virgin by Sam Crescent]()
The Biker's Virgin by Sam Crescent
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsColonel isn’t expecting to fall for any woman, but with one pitstop in a small town, that’s exactly what he does. She’s being attacked by a man, so he takes matters into his own hands and he protects her.Piper Dawes is used to men thinking she’s easy prey and she doesn’t expect the angry-looking biker to make her feel safe. He’s not staying for long, and she has no intention of falling for him... -
![The Billionaire's Pregnant Lover by Elizabeth Lennox]()
The Billionaire's Pregnant Lover by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSydney Watson couldn’t believe what a horrible person Dominic Carson was. From the first moment they met, he’d been rude, arrogant and threatening. And from that moment forward, the feelings he generated within her were confusing and intense. She refused to give in to her desires for him, but she couldn’t seem to stay away... -
![Die Unberührte Braut Des Milliardärs by Clare Connelly]()
Die Unberührte Braut Des Milliardärs by Clare Connelly
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s everything he shouldn’t want, she’s everything he should resist… Billionaire playboy Benedetto di Fiori is no match for his innocent bride of convenience. He’s hard-edged and cynical where she’s sweet and trusting... -
![Baby for my Grumpy Billionaire by Cassandra Russell]()
Baby for my Grumpy Billionaire by Cassandra Russell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBroke, lost, and about to get my head bashed in.That’s when Christian Masters saves me. Who knew pretty boys could fight?He’s gorgeous, tatted, and can beat up anyone on the planet... -
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Claimed by Her Mafia Man by Sam Crescent
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIsabella Drago’s father has trained her to take over and stand in his place as Capo. He made other plans, though, and now she must marry the man he chose or fight for her place in a man’s world.Damon Romano, the Monster as he is called, is intrigued by the woman who’s been trained to take care of herself. This is his chance to finally have a woman at his side, one who isn’t afraid of him... -
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![The Secret She Must Tell the Spaniard by Clare Connelly]()
The Secret She Must Tell the Spaniard by Clare Connelly
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe dramatic reunion with the man from her past leads to a shocking revelation in this secret baby romance by Clare Connelly. Reunited by his revenge…But bound by her bombshell! Self-made billionaire Graciano couldn’t forgive Alicia for choosing her family over him years ago. So, when he sees her time being auctioned at a charity event, he makes a winning bid...Categorized as:
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![Two Secrets to Shock the Italian by Lynne Graham]()
Two Secrets to Shock the Italian by Lynne Graham
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA billionaire discovers that the woman who got away is hiding the biggest surprise of all… USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham enthralls with this dramatic secret-baby romance! Her confession to the Italian ’re the father of my twins! Discovering she was pregnant with twins changed the course of Scarlett Pearson’s life... -
![A Lost Love by Carole Mortimer]()
A Lost Love by Carole Mortimer
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe didn't have to guess how Rafe felt about his wife... Brooke Adamson knew the whole bitter story. Because she was Rafe Charlwood's wife, or rather she had been, before the terrible car accident Rafe believed had claimed her life... -
![Halloween Hottie: A Dad's Best Friend, Secret Twins Romance by Sofia T Summers]()
Halloween Hottie: A Dad's Best Friend, Secret Twins Romance by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy Halloween treat?A one night stand with a HOT Dracula lookalike.Turns out it was more of a trick than a treat.My mystery man was my father's best friend...And now the secret daddy to five-year-old twins! Yikes!Six years later, my blast from the past decides to come looking for his daughters.Jeremy Steele… you tricked me once. But I won’t let you trick me twice... -
![In Enemy Territory by M.E. Clayton]()
In Enemy Territory by M.E. Clayton
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat do you do when the devil isn't done playing with you?Fiona Eldstead endured years and years of torment at the hands of Damien Graystone, but created a life of happiness and success in spite of all of Damien's bullying. She put herself through college and became the proud owner of Fiona's First Cup, a small café, but a big accomplishment. Life was great.. -
![Bound by the Millionaire's Ring by Dani Collins]()
Bound by the Millionaire's Ring by Dani Collins
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe playboy's temporary fiancee Millionaire racing driver Ramon Sauveterre is no stranger to fame, but he'll do just about anything to keep the spotlight off his family... -
![Taming the Notorious Sicilian by Michelle Smart]()
Taming the Notorious Sicilian by Michelle Smart
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrancesco Calvetti. He has the face of a god and a body made for sin! Francesco doesn't do nice, and he doesn't do damsels in distress. Apart from that one time. He never thought he'd see Hannah Chapman again. A woman like her, pure and untouched, has no place in his world... -
![Rebellion by Serena Grey]()
Rebellion by Serena Grey
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"Isn't enough that I can't stop thinking about you Sophie?" he says, his voice low and persuasive. "What else do you want from me? Now available in a single volume, Serena Grey's A Dangerous Man series bundle includes: AWAKENING (A Dangerous Man #1) Sophie Bennett has virtually no experience with men... -
![Must Be Love by Tory Baker]()
Must Be Love by Tory Baker
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCade Martin took one look across a crowded bar and knew the auburn-haired beauty staring back at him was his forever. Aubrey Williams didn’t realize how a little alcohol on an empty stomach could hit her. She’s not much of a drinker in the first place. It was pure luck that Cade Martin stepped up and protected her, when she couldn’t protect herself... -
![Pregnant Innocent Behind the Veil by Michelle Smart]()
Pregnant Innocent Behind the Veil by Michelle Smart
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAn explosive night leads to a baby bombshell, in this scandalous pregnancy romance by Michelle Smart!Undone by temptation…Bound by the consequences!Super-rich Gabriel Serres values anonymity above everything. Alessia Berutti lives in the world’s spotlight... -
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![Her Alpha Protector by Nichole Rose]()
Her Alpha Protector by Nichole Rose
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe won't give up on her, no matter how many times she turns him down.EliAudrey Chandler stole my heart the second I laid eyes on her, but she won't give me a chance.She turns me down every day. Anyone else would have given up by now, but not me.My beautiful girl means too much for me to walk away.She's afraid of something. I see it in her eyes.I'm determined to find out what... -
![Contracted for the Petrakis Heir by Annie West]()
Contracted for the Petrakis Heir by Annie West
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I’m pregnant.”But this baby bombshell is nothing compared to Adoni’s scandalous solution! A positive pregnancy test isn’t the only reminder Alice has of her one scorching night with Adoni Petrakis. As she defiantly tells him the news, memories of his skilled touch overwhelm her! The contract he draws up—to claim her, and his child—is utterly shocking... -
![A Deal for the Di Sione Ring by Jennifer Hayward]()
A Deal for the Di Sione Ring by Jennifer Hayward
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Marry me, sell me the ring and I will fly you out of here tonight." Hotel magnate Nate Brunswick's faith in marriage was destroyed by his father... -
![Only Tonight by Lucy Darling]()
Only Tonight by Lucy Darling
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIt was only supposed to be one night. Luke Kane is a player if you listen to gossip. An international one at that. He makes it hard to resist him when he’s so handsome and sweet every time we meet. He's nothing like people say or so I thought until he disappears not only from my life but the baby's growing inside me.Kinley Cole thinks this is only for tonight. But I know this is forever... -
![Stormspell by Anne Mather]()
Stormspell by Anne Mather
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRuth was young, she was beautiful, she was ripe for love...but she was innocent,until Dominic invaded her island home,and her heart... Dominic was rich and powerful, bored and world-weary,fighting a temptation he had never before had to face.. -
![Unfriendly Alliance by Jessica Steele]()
Unfriendly Alliance by Jessica Steele
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAnstey was left holding the baby.Her friend Joanna had run away before. That's how she reacted whenever life overwhelmed her, and Lester Quartermaine denying her child's paternity had been a devastating blow.Anstey knew she'd need help caring for her friend's child, and in desperation she turned to Lester's older brother, Cale...
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