Books like 'Playing The Royal Game'
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The King Takes a Bride by Danielle Bourdon
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsChey's ability to handle diplomatic situations is put to the test by an unexpected visitor to the shores of Latvala. When the visitor makes a startling revelation, it throws the Ahtissari family into a tailspin... -
![The Heir: A Forbidden Romance with a Modern-Day Duke by Elodie Hart]()
The Heir: A Forbidden Romance with a Modern-Day Duke by Elodie Hart
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor nine hundred years, the Dukes of Oxford have served three the crown, our title, and our estate, Belvedere. Love? That's not in the De Vere family playbook. Passion? Reserved strictly for producing heirs. We marry for duty, bed for bloodlines, and keep our desires locked away like the family silver. As heir to the dukedom, I've perfected the art of noble restraint... -
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![Arranged by Stella Gray]()
Arranged by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOn my eighteenth birthday my father, the senator, gives me the gift he thinks every little girl dreams of. The man of my dreams, and the wedding to match. Stefan Zoric is heir to an elite worldwide modeling agency. Practically a prince. My arrangement is simple, as far as sham marriages go... -
![Priceless Treasure by Melody Anne]()
Priceless Treasure by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAshton Storm had always possessed a sense of humor, but he tended to be more thoughtless and self-absorbed than his other siblings. He skated along through life, enjoying the finer things. That was until one day his father had enough and gave him an ultimatum. He either did his father’s bidding, or his ride on easy street came to an instant stop... -
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![Ghost by Sybil Bartel]()
Ghost by Sybil Bartel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNavy SEAL. Tier One Operator. Pawn. It started as an order from the Vice Admiral. A Black Ops mission for a woman from a government acronym no one ever spoke about. The brunette slid me a smile and said the parameters were simple. One high-value target, a HALO jump, my sniper skills, and a coordinated exfil. Double-tap the HVT, then I’d be back with my Team in time to spin up...Categorized as:
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![Virgin for the Prince (Taken By A Trillionaire) by J. S. Scott]()
Virgin for the Prince (Taken By A Trillionaire) by J. S. Scott
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey’re at it again! J. S. Scott, Ruth Cardello, and Melody Anne come together for another royal novella trilogy. This is the second novella of a three novella set. Check the dates below for release dates on the first and third novella. Escape with three new princes as only these NYT’s bestselling authors could write them. Virgin for the Trillionaire: Ruth Cardello (April 25, 2017)... -
![The Prince's Real Fake Bride by Holly Rayner]()
The Prince's Real Fake Bride by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey planned it out perfectly – a royal sham marriage of convenience. Or so they believed…. Little do they know, this marriage is for real! Hannah Hughes is an artist living in LA—at least that’s what she planned to be. The reality is working three jobs, unable to remember when she last put a brush to canvas. Everything changes after a chance encounter with a handsome stranger... -
![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 wrong. Vengeance. 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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![Will You (Not) Marry Me: A Royal Baby Romance by Holly Rayner]()
Will You (Not) Marry Me: A Royal Baby Romance by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wanted him to break off the arranged marriage she never signed up for,. Now, she’s having his baby! Eva Nilsson is a princess in a bind. Despite a long-held determination to forge her own path, royal responsibility comes calling in the form of an arranged marriage, contrived to restore her family’s reputation...Categorized as:
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![Her Secret Sheik by Elizabeth Lennox]()
Her Secret Sheik by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe couldn’t go back to her old life! Amilee Lahgami couldn’t go back! She simply couldn’t face Sheik Tahir el Savar Izziri, the man she’d been betrothed to for the past twenty-odd years! He didn’t love her and she couldn’t face a lifetime watching Tahir as he flitted from one woman to another. Years ago, her tender feelings for the man had been crushed under his brutal disregard...Categorized as:
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![Mile High Librarian by Mia Sands]()
Mile High Librarian by Mia Sands
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a smexy heartthrob looking for a fling. I’m a nerdy librarian looking for forever—but I’ve never even been with a man. I’m flying to a tropical paradise for a friend’s wedding when my fear of flying kicks in. Good thing the hot stranger on the plane next to me is willing to hold my hand. Tan is sweet, he’s kind, and he edits romance novels—which pretty much makes him perfect in my books... -
![The Serendipity Box Set: Daniel & Alyssa's Love Story by Catharina Maura]()
The Serendipity Box Set: Daniel & Alyssa's Love Story by Catharina Maura
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThese are two standalones, now available together for the first time ever. The Tie That Binds is Daniel and Alyssa's story told from Alyssa's point of view, while Serendipity is written from Daniel's point of view. The recommended reading order is The Tie That Binds first, and then Serendipity. Book 1 - The Tie That Binds... -
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Annihilate Me Vol. 4 by Christina Ross
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBook Four in the best-selling Annihilate Me Series! You must read the first, second and third volumes before reading Book Four. Each book is a full-length, 50,000-word novel... -
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![Farmer Finds a Bride by Cassi Hart]()
Farmer Finds a Bride by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMelissa My dad hasn’t been the same since my mom left us several years ago. He’s obsessed with gaining political power, going so far as to promise my hand in marriage to one of his important campaign donors. My groom is a scumbag, but I can’t get my dad to see my side at all. He won’t even let me apply to college so I can follow my dreams... -
![Virgin to Conquer (Taken By A Trillionaire) by Melody Anne]()
Virgin to Conquer (Taken By A Trillionaire) by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThey’re at it again! Ruth Cardello, JS Scott, and Melody Anne come together for another royal novella trilogy. This is the third novella of a three book set. Escape with three new princes as only these NYT’s bestselling authors could write them. Virgin for the Trillionaire: Ruth Cardello (April 25, 2017). Virgin for the Prince: J. S. Scott (June 6, 2017)... -
![Snow Many Promises: A Snowed Inn Romance by Elle Christensen]()
Snow Many Promises: A Snowed Inn Romance by Elle Christensen
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen Colin Ferguson agrees to a fake marriage as a favor to his dying friend, he expects to put a ring on her finger before they go their separate ways. Then he meets Cara O'Malley and he decides their marriage would be anything but temporary. Snow Many Promises includes additional chapters and two new epilogues from when it was published in the Snowed Inn anthology. -
![The Once And Future Prince by Olivia Gates]()
The Once And Future Prince by Olivia Gates
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt Her Royal Ex-Lover's Command. He would have been king of Castaldini. .. until scandal sent Prince Leandro D'Agostino into exile. Now Phoebe Alexander, his secret lover who'd refused to leave with him, had come to convince him to accept his rightful crown. But the pain of betrayal still coursed through Leandro's veins. He would rule only if Phoebe bowed to his wishes...Categorized as:
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Royal Pickle by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s a prince who can’t keep his pants on. She writes dirty limericks in a Brooklyn deli. Their spontaneous royal wedding is a match made in mayhem. I have to find a wife. And not just any wife. A love match. My parents gave me ten years to find a princess on my own, and the deadline has arrived...Categorized as:
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![Cruel Offer by Stella Gray]()
Cruel Offer by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ll make her the most desired woman in NY…but that means letting her go. The Agency was always going to choose Piper-Lily’s husband. Her father’s name opened doors, but he needed the money a good match could bring. Turns out, no amount of money was going to fix the Ponzi scheme he was running. Overnight, Piper-Lily went from my most anticipated client to persona non grata...Categorized as:
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![Bound by the Sheik's Ring (The Sheiks of Altair) by Elizabeth Lennox]()
Bound by the Sheik's Ring (The Sheiks of Altair) by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLoving someone can be brutal. Sada had loved Zahir for years…but he was off limits! Every month, he came to her school to take her out for dinner. And every month, she fell a little bit more in love with him. Unfortunately, Zahir was best friends with Sada’s older brothers – very protective brothers! There was a brother code – and Zahir would never violate that code...Categorized as:
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![Thirty Day Fiance by J.S. Cooper]()
Thirty Day Fiance by J.S. Cooper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a fake fiance save the day? My oldfashioned parents think that at twenty-six years old, I’m an old maid. They’ve decided to ignore all my assertions of being happy and have arranged for me to marry a family friend, old enough to be my grandfather. No thanks, mom and dad...Categorized as:
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Colt by Jules Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome back to Hambleton, home of the Speed Demons MC, where dark forces are at play, and nobody is who they seem. ColtThe day I left the military, I found the Speed Demons MC, and discovered the family I’d always craved. Along with the club came the president, John Stone, who taught me more about being a good man than my blood relatives ever did... -
![King of Nothing by Paula Dombrowiak]()
King of Nothing by Paula Dombrowiak
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI’m not the sort of girl you take home to meet your parents. But our marriage of convenience is the perfect revenge…. I find Darren Walker drowning himself in expensive whiskey. Young, handsome, and educated, he’s the playboy son of a U. S. Senator, and his father’s sudden death has hit him harder than expected... -
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![The Virgin Queen's Daughter by Ella March Chase]()
The Virgin Queen's Daughter by Ella March Chase
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAs captivating now as it was more than four centuries ago, the reign of Elizabeth I—with its scandal, intrigue, and resilience—has sparked the imaginations of generations. In her sweeping historical debut, Ella March Chase explores a thrilling possibility: that the Tudor bloodline did not end with the Virgin Queen... -
![Annihilate Me Vol. 2 by Christina Ross]()
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... -
![Just One Night by Katy Kaylee]()
Just One Night by Katy Kaylee
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhy am I fighting falling in love with Kade? Ladies’ man, bachelor for life, spoilt playboy, baby of the Raven family…okay, okay, I get it. There are a million reasons. But then there’s one reason stronger than all others – my heart beats for him. He makes me feel special and …beautiful, and smart, and strong,. And he tells me that I make him skip a heartbeat too! Get it together, Morgan... -
![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... -
![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,... -
![The Bachelor's Promise by Naima Simone]()
The Bachelor's Promise by Naima Simone
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAiden Kent never expected to see Noelle Rana again. He’s determined to keep his distance from the beautiful enigma wrapped in denim and leather. He can’t trust anyone with the last name Rana. But he made a promise to his dying mother, and it isn't long before Noelle invades his personal space. He can't stop thinking about the exotic beauty's alluring curves...Categorized as:
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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... -
![Ghost by Sybil Bartel]()
Ghost by Sybil Bartel
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNavy SEAL. Tier One Operator. Pawn. It started as an order from the Vice Admiral. A Black Ops mission for a woman from a government acronym no one ever spoke about. The brunette slid me a smile and said the parameters were simple. One high-value target, a HALO jump, my sniper skills, and a coordinated exfil. Double-tap the HVT, then I’d be back with my Team in time to spin up...Categorized as:
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![Doctor's Surprise Bride by Cassi Hart]()
Doctor's Surprise Bride by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDaisy. I’m honestly okay with living a quiet life working at my hometown’s library, but I’m a bit lonely, if I’m being honest. It’s hard putting myself out there, especially because I want a real connection...Categorized as:
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Wild Silver by Iris Johansen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMysterious, enigmatic Prince Nicholas Savron had the face of a fallen angel, but Silver Delaney knew his devil's beauty was a snare, and she dared not be trapped by it. He understood she'd never yield to him without a struggle, but her hair like dark flame stirred him, her satin skin tempted him irresistibly, and he felt the passion in her reach out and stroke him... -
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![The Rebel Queen by Jeana E. Mann]()
The Rebel Queen by Jeana E. Mann
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Shall we begin? ”. When spoken by my new husband, these three little words fill me with terror and anticipation. In private, King Henry rules my body like he rules his country—with unrelenting control and passion. I crave his orders, his punishment, his commands. Outside the bedroom, we’re strangers caught in a web of lies and decadence... -
![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... -
![Claimed by Her Mafia Man by Sam Crescent]()
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... -
![Wilder at Heart by Sara Madderson]()
Wilder at Heart by Sara Madderson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNora Wilder: disgrace to her surname. Spouter of inspirational quotes. Uptight as hell… but the fake girlfriend of dreams, because my mum will love her. And God knows, I need to get into my family’s good books after an indiscretion with a couple of blonde twins on a reality TV show... -
![The Sheikh's Virgin Princess by Sarah Morgan]()
The Sheikh's Virgin Princess by Sarah Morgan
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe wanted a compliant wife. .. Karim, Sultan of Zangrar, sought a gentle, obedient bride. What he got was a defiant, feisty wife with fire in her eyes! He wanted a virgin bride. .. She couldn't be a virgin--she was a rebel princess who wouldn't be tamed. She was hiding secrets, refusing to do his bidding! He wanted her! The marriage contract couldn't be broken... -
![Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night by Michelle Smart]()
Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night by Michelle Smart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsComing soon! Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night by Michelle Smart will be available Dec 27, 2022. -
![Plucking Her Clover by Jamie Knight]()
Plucking Her Clover by Jamie Knight
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm used to buying anything I want. And when Melissa walks her curvy body into the Love in Dublin club,. I know it's my lucky day. I also know I should keep my hands off that untouched body of hers. She's only 19, an American studying abroad in Ireland. But she knew what she was getting herself into by coming here. This is a place where billionaires like me buy virgins like her. And for St... -
![Make You Mine by Katy Kaylee]()
Make You Mine by Katy Kaylee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTwo broken hearts. Six Years. And a HUGE Secret. Torryn:. What do you do when you are interviewing for a dream job and the interviewer turns out to be your crush from high school? The crush who left you without a word six years ago…. Well, apparently, you are supposed to say no to the job! Unless…you are like me and decide to take revenge... -
![Bound by Their Nine-Month Scandal (One Night With Consequences) by Dani Collins]()
Bound by Their Nine-Month Scandal (One Night With Consequences) by Dani Collins
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHer bombshell: “I’m pregnant. ”. His demand: “Marry me…”. Painfully insecure and media-shy heiress Pia is duty-bound to marry well. So illegitimate Angelo is completely unsuitable husband material. Yet this irresistible Spanish tech tycoon seduces Pia with an evening of bliss…that leaves her pregnant! Pia can’t afford a scandal, but Angelo wants to publicly claim his heir... -
![Cinderella's Royal Seduction by Dani Collins]()
Cinderella's Royal Seduction by Dani Collins
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHis until midnight. Will she wear his crown? Sopi is exhausted! With Prince Rhys Charlemaine staying nearby, the luxury spa she calls home is overflowing with aspiring princesses! It’s frantic…until working all hours leads to a late-night encounter with charismatic Rhys himself…. Untouched Sopi gives herself one chance to feel like a princess in Rhys’s arms... -
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![A Virgin to Redeem the Billionaire by Dani Collins]()
A Virgin to Redeem the Billionaire by Dani Collins
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe’ll make her pay…... -
![Captive Union by Ivy Davis]()
Captive Union by Ivy Davis
I’ve never had a voice… until he gave me one. As the youngest in my family, I’ve always been shy. That is until Erik Novikoff enters my life in a blaze of gunshots. He takes me captive. Stripped away from my family,. I’m terrified of being held hostage. But I’m also terrified of the way Erik makes me feel. For the first time in my life,. I’m no longer so quiet. From the way Erik touches me,... -
![The Mysterious Stranger by Susan Mallery]()
The Mysterious Stranger by Susan Mallery
AMNESIA? From the moment the gorgeous, sexy stranger washed up on shore, millionaire Jarret Wilkenson was suspicious. Since he was one of the most eligible bachelors around, women were forever using strange antics to propose. And while this captivating visitor's amnesia routine was unique, he wasn't going to let her beauty distract him. . -
![Untamed Union by Ivy Davis]()
Untamed Union by Ivy Davis
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI was always the good girl… until I met him. Alexei Petrov, a troublesome bad boy. We are forced into a marriage by our families. He’s wild and dangerously charming. I’m poised and elegant. We’re expected to get along and be happy. I’m not sure how I can be content with a man who’s so different from me. Now I’m conflicted. Alexei has awoken a primal part of me. I yearn for his touch...Categorized as:
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![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...
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