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Special Forces: Soldiers Part II -Director's Cut by Aleksandr Voinov, Marquesate
Special Forces is an epic work of military gay erotic fiction. The three cycles Soldiers, Mercenaries, and Veterans were written between April 2006 and November 2008 and have 70 chapters in total, comprising around one million words (the equivalent of around 15 full-sized novels). It is only suitable for an adult audience... -
![September Doves by Emmerson Hoyt]()
September Doves by Emmerson Hoyt
Rylee Adder is a struggling college student desperate to reconnect with the only family she has left. She finally has her chance when a late-night phone call sends her rushing to Eden, West Virginia—a small mining town with a veiled past...Categorized as:
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![Chelsea by Addison Jane, Kaylene Osborn]()
Chelsea by Addison Jane, Kaylene Osborn
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsChelsea spent most of her life running. She was young when her parents were killed, and she was thrown into the system as just another statistic. One foster home after another, hell after hell. When things got too hard, her first instinct was to get out and fast. She didn’t mind being a club girl... -
![Cutting Edge by C.D. Reiss]()
Cutting Edge by C.D. Reiss
They met in a war zone. They’re going to bring the war home with them. -
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![Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith]()
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith
Set in the Soviet Union in 1953, this stellar debut from British author Smith offers appealing characters, a strong plot and authentic period detail... -
![Wicked Dark Heathens by Lucy Smoke]()
Wicked Dark Heathens by Lucy Smoke
What tangled webs we weave. .. He’s everything I don’t want. A playboy. A beast with a cunningly gorgeous smile. Faces like his only mean one thing. Somewhere underneath all of that handsomeness, there lies a monster. And if anyone can sense a monster, it’s me. I understand cruelty. I’ve lived and breathed it for my entire life... -
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Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 57 ratingsFrom the internationally bestselling author of Kane and Abel and A Prisoner of Birth comes Only Time Will Tell, the first in an ambitious new series that tells the story of one family across generations, across oceans, from heartbreak to triumph. The epic tale of Harry Clifton’s life begins in 1920, with the words “I was told that my father was killed in the war... -
![Born Reckless by B.J. Alpha]()
Born Reckless by B.J. Alpha
A Dark High School Romance. A bad-ass FMC makes a huge mistake causing her world to collide with a stuck-up rich boy who hates her for it. Frankie. One night is all it took to change my life for the worse. I grew up with no real home or blood family around. That is until my uncle decided to be an unwelcome hero... -
![Wrecked by J.B. Salsbury]()
Wrecked by J.B. Salsbury
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen you can't trust yourself, how can you ask anyone else to? It's been months since Aden Colt left the Army, and still the memories haunt him. When he moved into a tiny boat off the California coast, he thought he'd found the perfect place to escape life. Then Sawyer shows up and turns his simple life upside down. Beautiful and sophisticated, she seems out of place in this laid-back beach town... -
![Santino DeLuca by Kenya Wright]()
Santino DeLuca by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSantino DeLuca planned to die as a bachelor,. but Don Enzo has other plans. And now Santino De Luca must go to Paradise City and embark on an unexpected marital mission dealing with Kashmere Jones—a fiercely unapologetic alpha women. Kashmere didn’t chose her gangster life, it chose her. Deadly violence pulses through her veins... -
![Little Dove by Emily Rose]()
Little Dove by Emily Rose
Lazaro. She’s the long-lost daughter of a Mafia Don, and now she’s their target. My job is find her, protect her, and bring her back to the family she never knew. But Amara isn’t what I expected. She’s fierce, stubborn, and determined not to let anyone—or the demons she’s been fighting—control her life. She doesn’t trust me yet, but she will...Categorized as:
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![Emerald Malice by Nicole Fox]()
Emerald Malice by Nicole Fox
I crashed a wedding. Got caught by the best man. Now, I’m pregnant with his baby…. It's Katya's fault. (As per usual. ). My BFF despises her ex and wants to hate-watch him marry the woman he left her for. Problem is, she didn't fill me in on that plan. .. Until we arrive at the ceremony. As soon as I find out, I run...Categorized as:
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![In the Stillness by Andrea Randall]()
In the Stillness by Andrea Randall
Natalie is a wife. Natalie is a mother. Natalie is a cutter. Clawing at walls built by resentment, regret, and guilt, Natalie cuts as an escape from a life she never planned. Staying present is only possible when you let go of the past. But, what if the past won't let go of you? -
![Toward the Sound of Chaos by Carmen Jenner]()
Toward the Sound of Chaos by Carmen Jenner
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsJake Tucker is broken. At twenty-two, he went in to the Marine Corps a naïve, troubled youth. Nine years and four tours later, Jake finds himself back on US soil, though his mind remains firmly planted in the sands of Afghanistan with the men he left behind. Wounded, chewed up and spat out by war, Jake has only his dog, Nuke, PTSD, and survivor’s guilt to keep him company... -
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![A Day of Ruin by Steph Macca]()
A Day of Ruin by Steph Macca
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat do my high school sweetheart, roommate and work associate have in common? They all loved me and now they hate me. My family used to run this town. Until that fateful night when my mother died, and an innocent man went to prison…. And it was apparently all my fault. Not only did the entire town now hate me, but I was left with my mother’s secret crippling debt... -
![Liberated by Elle Charles, Rachelle Gould-Harris]()
Liberated by Elle Charles, Rachelle Gould-Harris
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final, concluding part of the Fractured series - book one, Fractured, is currently free. After escaping the life that was determined to never let her go, and leaving behind the man that coaxed her from the darkness, Kara is back to living a solitary life. Hiding away, once again, she is living in isolation, forging an existence from the torn shreds left behind...Categorized as:
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![The Note by Teresa Mummert]()
The Note by Teresa Mummert
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSometimes in life it feels like everything that can go wrong does, but everything happens for a reason. A relationship crumbles so someone else can mend the pieces of your broken heart. A change of plans can lead you to something you didn't even know you were missing. We help others and discover that it was us who needed to be helped all along... -
![Craving Redemption by Nicole Jacquelyn]()
Craving Redemption by Nicole Jacquelyn
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 52 ratingsAsa and Callie had nothing in common. He was an Ace, raised in the club and loyal to it above all else. She was a high school student with braces on her teeth and a narrow view of the world. They should have never crossed paths. But when Callie decides to defy her parents, and Asa goes on an errand for the club, their lives collide. He saves her, and she mesmerizes him... -
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Fighting Lust by Jennifer Miller
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRyder “Playboy” King is what everyone calls me, in and out of the octagon. I’m fine with being known as a Playboy. I’ve turned it into an art form. A big smile, charm, and a little flattery - and my needs are easily met. Besides, giving a shit can get a man hurt – I’d rather get in and out in one piece. Enter Tessa Jameson. One fiery lust filled moment with her, is not enough... -
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Regrets by Nicole Dykes
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHealing after a tragedy is hard enough. Doing it when you’re haunted by past betrayal and so many things left unsaid? Feels nearly hopeless...Categorized as:
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![Wounded by Jasinda Wilder]()
Wounded by Jasinda Wilder
War has taken everything from me. My family. My home. My innocence. In a country blasted by war and wracked by economic hardship, a young orphan girl like me has very few options when it comes to survival. Thus, I do what I must to live, to eat, and I try very hard to not consider the cost to my soul. My heart is empty, and my existence brutal. The one impossibility in my life is love... -
![Toward the Sound of Chaos by Carmen Jenner]()
Toward the Sound of Chaos by Carmen Jenner
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsJake Tucker is broken. At twenty-two, he went in to the Marine Corps a naïve, troubled youth. Nine years and four tours later, Jake finds himself back on US soil, though his mind remains firmly planted in the sands of Afghanistan with the men he left behind. Wounded, chewed up and spat out by war, Jake has only his dog, Nuke, PTSD, and survivor’s guilt to keep him company... -
![Deceitful Bond by Brook Wilder]()
Deceitful Bond by Brook Wilder
Andrei Barinov deceived me and made me a partner in his crimes. Underneath his handsome face was a bottomless sea of darkness. One that threatened to drown me beneath its pitiless waves. He knew a secret that was hidden from me my entire. The truth about my family. A family that he destroyed. And now I risk losing what little I have left. Because the final question that remains unanswered is...Categorized as:
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![Possessing Eden by Izzy Sweet, Sean Moriarty]()
Possessing Eden by Izzy Sweet, Sean Moriarty
They say you Reap what you sow and now I'm in over my head. Unable to bear my abusive marriage one second longer. .. I go on the run with my infant son without a penny to my name. When I'm offered a job to spy on the most notorious crime family in the city, I jump on it. Willing to sell my soul to keep my son fed and safe. But Jude catches me in the act and becomes completely obsessed with me...Categorized as:
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![Malice by Coralee June]()
Malice by Coralee June
There are three rules for being best friends with a mafia princess:. 1. Don't ask any personal questions. 2. Don't show up at her house unannounced. 3. Don't ever, ever let anyone know you're friends. For three years, I followed the rules. Vicky and I met once a week at the diner where I worked. I was her slice of normalcy, she was the one person I could confide in... -
![Maiden Rose, Volume 2 by Fusanosuke Inariya]()
Maiden Rose, Volume 2 by Fusanosuke Inariya
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKlaus von Wolfstadt, from one of the nations of the "Western Alliance," has left his duty as a soldier to his nation in order to be a knight to Taki Reizen, commander of the 15th division "Maiden Rose," whose country has an alliance with "Eurote," an enemy of the Western Alliance. The story follows their romance as it evolves from friendship, to love, and finally, to hatred! -
![Lord of Retribution by Piper Stone]()
Lord of Retribution by Piper Stone
He didn't ask me to become his bride, someone else did. It became an offer I couldn't refuse. Down and out. Broke. Two cents to my name. That was m life. A waitress. A store clerk. A struggling actor. Three jobs and I still couldn't pay my bills or take care of my terminally ill mother. I prayed for an intervention. It came in the way of a multimillion dollar offer... -
![Falling Too Late by Dae Graves]()
Falling Too Late by Dae Graves
Wren Jacobson. I have been on the verge of drowning my entire life, barely keeping my head above water. Don’t get me wrong, I thought about it; letting the current pull me under. My life was a nightmare and who would keep living in this kind of misery? But I can’t give up. I refuse. If they would just die, my life would be a thousand times better... -
![Under Control by B. B. Hamel]()
Under Control by B. B. Hamel
I showed up at the wrong house wearing nothing but a fuzzy robe. And I ended up stripping in front of a stranger. I agreed to pose nude for a talented artist friend of mine since I could really use the extra money, but it went all wrong. Now the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen is staring right at me like he’s about to claim a prize... -
![Maiden Rose, Volume 1 by Fusanosuke Inariya]()
Maiden Rose, Volume 1 by Fusanosuke Inariya
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTwo soldiers from warring countries are bound by a pledge as master and servant. Taki Reizen is a Commander of sublime beauty, shouldering the fate of his nation. Called "Mad Dog" because of his rough temperament, Klaus has sworn his loyalty to him as a knight. Despite this, those around them are cold and disapproving, full of various misgivings... -
![Broken by Lies by Rebecca Shea]()
Broken by Lies by Rebecca Shea
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI had no idea how much I would love Alex the day he walked into my life. He changed everything. The way I breathed. The way I thought. The way I loved. He brought me back to life. He gave me strength and a safe place to land. And then he broke me. Finding Emilia was a chance to do something good for once in my life. I wanted to change. She believed I was her savior. I ached to be... -
![Devil In A Suit by Georgia Le Carre]()
Devil In A Suit by Georgia Le Carre
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![It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Suzanne Brockmann]()
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Suzanne Brockmann
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSomething Worth Fighting For. As Christmastime settled quietly over the countryside, Navy SEAL William "Crash" Hawken was faced with a deadly conspiracy. And he had only one person to turn to -- the caring passionate Nell Burns... -
![Suicide Note by Teresa Mummert]()
Suicide Note by Teresa Mummert
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsSometimes in life it feels like everything that can go wrong does, but everything happens for a reason. A relationship crumbles so someone else can mend the pieces of your broken heart. A change of plans can lead you to something you didn't even know you were missing. We help others and discover that it was us who needed to be helped all along... -
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![Tormented by Elle Charles]()
Tormented by Elle Charles
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKara Petersen has lived through more than most. The horrors of her past had shaped her, forcing her to walk through this life relatively alone. Untrusting and guarded, seeking solace in the shadows, she thought she could survive anything that life threw at her. And she did. .. Until him…. Sloan Foster. He brought her out of the darkness and into the light...Categorized as:
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![Losing Control by Laramie Briscoe]()
Losing Control by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsStrip-club waitress. Aspiring Teacher. Friend of the Heaven Hill MC. Bianca Hawks met Jagger Stone in the most embarrassing of ways. After watching him play music at Wet Wanda’s for months, she fell half naked into his arms after a drunken bout with a stripper pole and the back of a pick-up truck... -
![Reckless Love by Ashlee M. Edmonds]()
Reckless Love by Ashlee M. Edmonds
Angel. I thought I had everything figured out. My relationship with the guys was growing stronger with each passing day, we were all doing our best to avoid the elephant in the room. I’ve tried to hide my feelings, to keep them contained within me. Tried walking away from him. No matter where I go or how hard I fight this primal need growing inside me, he’s there... -
![Savage Deal by Ella Jade]()
Savage Deal by Ella Jade
The man she tried to escape becomes her deepest, darkest desire. Jude. When she took refuge in my stables from merciless men, I could have excused my desirable squatters indiscretion, but then she ran from me. I had to have this innocent beauty. I craved the chase. She needs my help, but nothing is free in my world. I’m in a position to protect her, but it will come at a cost. Everything does...Categorized as:
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![Long Island Executioner by Jamila Jasper]()
Long Island Executioner by Jamila Jasper
Lucky meets her pressed against the wall of a public bathroom. Ready for him. Mahogany skin. Gorgeous brown eyes. She has the voluptuous body of a goddess. Lucky wants more than just one night…. He spends a decade tracking her down…. Althea spends that decade hiding from a dangerous man. When he shows up on her doorstep,. The last thing she wants to do is talk to the father of her child. . -
![Taylor's Temptation by Suzanne Brockmann]()
Taylor's Temptation by Suzanne Brockmann
When it came to protecting the innocent, Navy SEAL Bobby Taylor was your man. But when his best friend Wes asked him to keep an eye on his little sister, Bobby desperately wanted to take a pass... -
![Highest Bidder by Willow Winters]()
Highest Bidder by Willow Winters
Four must-read sexy and contemporary romances in one collection. AMAZON TOP 100 best selling series available in one collection for a LIMITED time! Includes all four, full-length, stand-alone romances in the Highest Bidder Bought, Sold, Owned and Given. Featuring demanding, rich, and powerful men all with happily ever afters and no cliffhangers. Everything has a price . .. and I'm willing to pay...Categorized as:
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![The Irish Redemption by Ava Gray]()
The Irish Redemption by Ava Gray
God, I never asked for this life. Just needed to pay rent, clean rooms, keep my head down. Then I found him—lifeless in that cheap motel bathtub. And his brother found me. Cormac's hands aren't gentle when he takes me in the night. His eyes burn with something darker than just grief. "Tell me what you saw," he demands, but keeps me after I confess... -
![Broken Warrior by K.C. Wells, Parker Williams]()
Broken Warrior by K.C. Wells, Parker Williams
War is hell. It cost Gary Cross his military career, his love, and left him with a roadmap of scars that serve as a constant reminder of everything he lost. Out of that tortured past came something extraordinary—CrossBow Protection, one of the premiere bodyguard services in the US. Michael Kennedy has been Gary Cross’s personal assistant for nearly a year... -
![Shattered Souls by B.C. Morgan]()
Shattered Souls by B.C. Morgan
Maybe if I say it enough I’ll believe that I’m ready for year three. It’s nearly upon us, and I’m not even sure that will be the most worrying thing I have to face. I may be free from one of the Harkwrights, but another is taking his place. A wildcard and mystery. Whether he's better or worse than the one he's replacing remains to be seen... -
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![Under The Magnolia by Kelsey Soliz]()
Under The Magnolia by Kelsey Soliz
I met them when we were five. Constantine, Cameron, and Alexander. Our teacher bade us stand together in front of the class because we all had birthdays that first week. By the time we're 10, we've established our secret meeting spot amidst the branches of the giant magnolia tree that looms between my house and theirs. At 13, they finally noticed I was a girl...Categorized as:
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![Cruel Bratva King by Veda Rose]()
Cruel Bratva King by Veda Rose
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI accidentally slept with the Bratva king. Now I’m carrying his heir. After a day from hell, I tried to forget my troubles in the arms of a much older stranger. When he found out he got me pregnant, he locked me into his mansion. When I tried to flee, he forced me to marry him. He’s part of the very organization I fought against as a lawyer. Now I have to watch his cruelness from up close...Categorized as:
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![Brutal & Raw by Sonya Jesus]()
Brutal & Raw by Sonya Jesus
He wanted everything. He could have my nothings too. My whole life, I've been running, living just under the radar. The day I arrived on the East Coast, looking for a new start, I found an end instead. One careless night landed me in the hands of a dark mafia boss, who wanted nothing more than to render me a number—to eviscerate my identity with his brutal mind game. 327. That’s what he called me... -
![Torrid by Abbi Glines]()
Torrid by Abbi Glines
“My Mama D used to say that mistakes happen, and cryin’ a bucket of tears over them is silly. Because wisdom is built from a pile of mistakes. ”. Liberty. Thing is, my Mama D never had a one-night stand with an older man who never told her his last name and left behind a souvenir that was gonna be life changing – but I had...Categorized as:
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![Wrecked by Kinsley Kincaid]()
Wrecked by Kinsley Kincaid
I don’t want to be me. I don’t want to feel anymore. I have felt all my life and look where it’s gotten me. The life I had is destroyed. What I thought I knew, was never real. What I loved is gone. Now is my time to live without consequences, without regret. To get lost in it all and never be found. I’m wrecked. Let me drown. Please, don’t try and save me. •Enemies to Lovers | Blood Cousins•...Categorized as:
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![Bound by Duty by Ivy Davis]()
Bound by Duty by Ivy Davis
I had a choice: either let my father die or marry a monster. I chose marriage,. Even though it would be my downfall. Dante Bernardi is a man with secrets,. Scars cover his face and body. He shuts me out,. While all I want is to love him. Now, I’m stuck in a marriage filled with rage and regret. I try my hardest to crack my husband’s shell. But how can I learn to love the beast,...
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