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Claim by Anna Hackett
It was only supposed to be one night—a hot, nameless encounter with the gruff, gorgeous, older stranger.When you’re on the run from a killer, you can’t afford attachments. For over a year, I’ve been alone, never staying in one place long, fighting to survive.But when the tall, muscled man with the intriguing ink steps in to help me with an obnoxious admirer, we end up sharing a coffee... -
![Igniting Vic by Freya Barker]()
Igniting Vic by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsVictoria “Vic” Paige thought she was firmly back in the saddle since returning to her job as a firefighter after a three-year hiatus. These past twelve months with her new crew at Station 3 have rebuilt her confidence. That is until they are called to a motel fire where she stumbles onto the scene of a murder, which has her shaken to the core...Categorized as:
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![Crave by Chelle Bliss]()
Crave by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTate Gallo had a type – emotionally unavailable bikers who were more feral than serious relationship material.The day she turned thirty, she decided to make a change: No more biker boys. She deserved more. She wanted to be someone’s world.But then he stumbled in bloodied, bruised, and in need of help.One look into his dark eyes, and Tate realized her life would never be the same again... -
![Reckless Refuge by Catherine Cowles]()
Reckless Refuge by Catherine Cowles
There were shadows I was running from. Ones that haunted and taunted. Ones that made it so I had no choice but to disappear. I’d spent years hiding from the world. My little island haven, the only assurance of safety. It all changed the moment he showed up at my door. The hint of pain in his eyes told me that something haunted him, too. And I couldn’t help but be drawn closer... -
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![Flipping Love You by Erin Nicholas]()
Flipping Love You by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s the tattooed bad boy her mama warned her about. She’s his hot mess — but mostly hot — next door neighbor. Until a two-night-stand gives them the surprise of a lifetime... Jillian Morris is a workaholic who forgets to watch the time. And to eat. And to change her shoes. And to keep even a house-plant alive. And to have any kind of a personal life... -
![Barefoot at Sunset by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Barefoot at Sunset by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIntroducing Barefoot Bay Timeless…a new trilogy celebrating the sexy silver fox hero! Set on the sun-washed sands of Barefoot Bay, these contemporary novels tell stories of second chances and redemption... -
![Claim by Janet Nissenson]()
Claim by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe final book of the Splendor trilogy – the conclusion, but never the ending, to a love story for the ages All of luxury hotel heir Ian Gregson’s dreams are finally coming true. Soon he will be able to claim the beautiful woman he longed for from afar for more than two years, and she will belong to him for all time... -
![Never Too Close by Chelle Bliss]()
Never Too Close by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVito Bianchi had given up on love years ago after his wife walked out the door. He immersed himself in his work, letting one day pass into the next so he didn’t dwell on what was missing in his life. But when he’s called out to a fire at the home of Star Falls newest resident, he couldn’t stop himself from being sucked in to her world... -
![Hay by Lucy Lennox]()
Hay by Lucy Lennox
**NOTE: Hay is a 25k word SHORT.** When sports journalist Hayworth Buchanan lands the interview of his dreams, he gets the chance to visit famous NFL coach Christian Lasley at his secluded ranch in Wyoming. Despite the cold weather outside, things get plenty steamy inside when sparks fly between Hay and his celebrity sports crush... -
![The Prodigy by Nichole Rose]()
The Prodigy by Nichole Rose
Meeting his curvy soulmate switches this computer genius from laid-back MC brother to Beast mode in the blink of an eye.Finn "Hacker" TaylorI've always been the quiet brother in my MC.The resident genius who gets things done and keeps his head down.I prefer my bike and my computers to most people.Until I set eyes on Scarlett Crawford, the curvy new clerk at Gatsby Books...Categorized as:
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![Curly by Lilly Atlas]()
Curly by Lilly Atlas
Travis Bryant, known in the biker world as Curly, spent thirteen hard years behind bars for a heinous crime he didn’t commit. When the truth finally sets him free, nothing remains of his previous life. Curly doesn’t know how to live without the brotherhood of a club. After visiting the Hell’s Handler’s MC, he’s given the go ahead to open a charter in his home state...Categorized as:
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![Bound to Burn by Paula Dombrowiak]()
Bound to Burn by Paula Dombrowiak
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA sexy, age gap, rockstar romance with a bit of a slow burn, a strong sassy heroine, a grumpy alpha hero, low angst and a happily ever after.Love has a way of blazing through you like poison, leaving you breathless but still wanting more. On the way down it burns like whiskey, coats your throat like a love song, and enters your belly with the force of a hurricane.I told myself never again...Categorized as:
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![Wary Wolf by Naomi Porter]()
Wary Wolf by Naomi Porter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRosa. My Mafia Princess.I promise always to protect you.Life has dealt me a raw deal since the day of my birth. I’ve experienced loss and death. Been alone and filled with hatred. If it weren’t for my MC brothers and club, I’d have nothing to live for.My orders are clear: take Rosa Remotti Morrison home to her family and return to the compound... -
![Lakeside Cougars 1 by Misty Vixen]()
Lakeside Cougars 1 by Misty Vixen
Atticus Archer has finally caught a break.After years of grinding away, making little indie games and releasing them into the void with relatively little success while struggling to sustain himself on minimum wage nightmare jobs, he has finally produced a hit. And after nine solid months of work, Atticus is burned out... -
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![Popping Her Hood by Ember Davis]()
Popping Her Hood by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSARAHHaving everything in order and sticking to my routine is the way I cope with my past. It keeps the nightmares contained. I can’t let them out. I’m already scared enough of the shadows as it is. When I remember, they overtake my world.Which is why I call my family for help when I’m stranded on the side of the road and fear is stretching toward me and about to swallow me... -
![Big Beefy Kingpin by Cassi Hart]()
Big Beefy Kingpin by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen you play a game of chance sometimes you win… and sometimes you start a mafia war.Five years ago, I fled Las Vegas with nothing besides the clothes on my back–vowing never to return...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire's Forbidden Desire by Nadia Lee]()
The Billionaire's Forbidden Desire by Nadia Lee
Billionaire Dane Pryce has spent the last three years keeping a promise to his dying grandmother--to take care of the family. However, the reappearance of an unforgettable blonde from three years ago changes everything...especially since his father wants to marry her. Former skating star Sophia Reed is broke and running out of options fast... -
![Connected in Pain by Ryan Michele]()
Connected in Pain by Ryan Michele
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNew ClubNew BrothersSame Family ConnectionAn exciting new chapter in the Ravage MC Series... -
![Bikini Days: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton]()
Bikini Days: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton
After a decade as a single dad, I thought I had life figured out. I put my broken heart on the shelf to raise my daughter Maddie, and watching her grow into a confident, successful woman has been reward enough.Still, life has a way of throwing curves at you – the kind of curves that will get any guy’s attention... -
![Kiss Me Forever by Layla Hagen]()
Kiss Me Forever by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsLast night, he was a sexy stranger I couldn't get enough of.Today, he's my new boss, who I can't seem to please.Bad luck seems to follow me. Last night, I grabbed a drink at the bar near my new workplace.I met the most sophisticated man when he “stole” my table. We bantered and danced, and I went home with a stranger for the first time in my life... -
![TRUST by Deborah Bladon]()
TRUST by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy older brother’s best friend crashed my twenty-first birthday party. Then he took me home with him. Harrison Keene is the type of man women chase.So they can yell at him. He’s as arrogant as they come.Sinfully handsome and annoying blunt, he was born with a diamond-encrusted silver spoon in his mouth.Harrison is the heir to the Keene family fortune... -
![Going Down Easy by Erin Nicholas]()
Going Down Easy by Erin Nicholas
Hot fling or real thing? There are no Big Easy answers in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erin Nicholas’s sultry series. As far as flings go, single dad Gabe Trahan is pretty sure that Addison Sloan is his best bet. Once a month, Addison comes to New Orleans and then…It. Is. On. Until Addison returns to New York, it’s just hot, happily-no-strings-attached sex. And beignets... -
![Bikini Dawn: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton]()
Bikini Dawn: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton
Things are always darkest before the dawn. A decade of living alone and broken-hearted has transitioned into a relationship with two beautiful, complex women, with rewards I could never have anticipated. After nearly a year together, Lexie, Olivia, and I are deeply in love and starting to plan a future together...Categorized as:
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![No Wrong Moves by Becca Seymour]()
No Wrong Moves by Becca Seymour
Pining for your best friend sucks ass—and not the good kind of sucking. But I can’t back away, and I definitely can’t let go. Eddie Phelps is too damn important to me. He has my heart and soul. Well, he and his daughter, a ten-year-old who one day will run the world.It’s not like I can even blame Eddie for mixed signals or anything. He’s done everything right. He always does...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire's Most Unexpected Triplets by Layla Valentine]()
The Billionaire's Most Unexpected Triplets by Layla Valentine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s the ruthless tyrant who practically runs this city,He’s definitely not daddy material,Too bad he’s about to have triplets!I’ve always been the girl who played by the rules,For one night only, Jack Leadsom made me forget all of that,It was supposed to be just business, but things quickly got out of hand,He had his fun — and I had mine — only for him to stab me in the back the moment the bed... -
![Limitless by Terri Anne Browning]()
Limitless by Terri Anne Browning
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the Underground, I make the rules. The Underground is mine . I call the shots. It is who and what I am. I am the Judge , jury, and executioner. Except to her. I’ve always been a man who gets what he wants, but she was too young and too sweet to touch. Now, staying away from her is no longer possible. She has pushed me to the end of my limits...Categorized as:
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![Legal Tender by Shae Sanders]()
Legal Tender by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNakima Bridges thought sending her twin sons off to college would be the start of a new, exciting life. She's forty, single, and ready to mingle. Except she's not mingling at all. She's always working, especially now. All anyone at Billingsley-Davis can talk about is the two employees who made a sex tape, and as an HR manager, she's been tasked with figuring out how to handle this powder keg... -
![SEAL's Vow by Makenna Jameison]()
SEAL's Vow by Makenna Jameison
Mark “Mayhem” Covington's book... -
![Beauty and the Beard by R.M. Neill]()
Beauty and the Beard by R.M. Neill
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLeafGrief is a complex thing to experience. Since losing my husband, I’ve let it call the shots. It’s been in control so long that I’ve almost forgotten what it feels like to have someone hold me tight at night or share a secret smile with.But a beautiful young model shows up at my lodge. He’s eager to learn about the outdoors and experience life outside the city... -
![Lakeside Cougars 2 by Misty Vixen]()
Lakeside Cougars 2 by Misty Vixen
Lakeside beckons...Atticus could never have predicted that he'd meet and begin dating a woman literally old enough to be his mother...let alone two of them.After deciding to stick around for a time longer and bunk with Colleen, Atticus has a major decision to make. Colleen and Edith want him to stay in Lakeside, as does Kate.And there may yet be a few more cougars on the prowl.. -
![A Sense of Belonging by Laura Branchflower]()
A Sense of Belonging by Laura Branchflower
Casey Jansen is celebrating her twenty-first birthday when she catches a glimpse of the older man she's been secretly obsessing over since passing him on a running trail. When her sister identifies him as Tony Prossi, a well-known Washington, D.C. attorney, Casey instantly wishes she was older. There is no way he is going to be interested in a college student... -
![Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera]()
Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsafter Nikolai IIFree read from website - http://www.roxieriverawriter.com/news.. -
![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... -
![The Guy at The Wedding by Katherine Center]()
The Guy at The Wedding by Katherine Center
It's the story of the night Jake and Helen (the main characters in Happiness for Beginners) first met.The first time Jake ever sees Helen, he's crashing her wedding with her little brother, Duncan—and Jake glimpses her for the first time as the boys burst into her dressing room without knocking just as Helen is adjusting the garter under her wedding dress... -
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![Bikini Sunset: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton]()
Bikini Sunset: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton
Because sometimes life moves forward whether you’re ready or not I thought my life was full with two beautiful, amazing women to love. Adding Meredith to our family has grown things in ways I could never have expected... -
![Dirty Rocker by Cassie Mint]()
Dirty Rocker by Cassie Mint
I flew around the world to meet my estranged rocker father. But when I get backstage, it’s his bandmate who feels like home. I don’t know what I expected from my rockstar dad. Did I really think he’d make time for me? Well, whatever naive expectations I had, they’re long gone–drowned in whiskey, late nights and wild crowds.And I should move on with my life. Cut my losses and go... -
![Mick by C.M. Steele]()
Mick by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“I’d die for you…” As the “Princess” of the Steele Riders, Morgan Steele is untouchable. A mere tattoo artist isn’t worthy of her, but Mick’s going to do whatever he can to win her love. Morgan wants her man and is going to do whatever she can to get Ewan “Mick” McMann to claim her body and soul... -
![Rocky by Nikita Slater, Jem Monday Publishing]()
Rocky by Nikita Slater, Jem Monday Publishing
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Hell’s Jury MC romance novel by USA Today Bestselling Author Nikita Slater.Jess… I have no place to call home until him.With a father in prison and my brother dead, I’m on my way to Reno to give Dutch’s cut back to his MC. Unfortunately, an unplanned act of kindness sends my life spinning out of control.Now I’m caught between the Hell’s Jury MC and their rivals, and I don’t know who to trust... -
![Third Degree by Vee Taylor]()
Third Degree by Vee Taylor
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGianna Ricci is running out of time. When billionaire Elio Marchetti helped her escape her family at the age of 18, she knew her freedom wouldn’t last forever. The mafia never let anyone out of their grasp for long. But that freedom comes at a price. And she will be forced back into the dark and dangerous life she left behind. Trouble is, Elio is the only person she’s ever wanted... -
![Mr. Unexpected by J.R. Gale]()
Mr. Unexpected by J.R. Gale
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHarrison Davenport is my best friend’s elusive, wealthy, older boss.A man seemingly worlds apart from me… and yet, somehow, our worlds collide.When I lock eyes with the gorgeous man across the room, butterflies ignite my insides.We flirt with our hurried glances and sneaky smirks, and then, to my surprise, I slip away after sharing only my name... -
![Can't Resist Her by Loni Ree]()
Can't Resist Her by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNever say never…Our relationship would never work out.She’s way too young for me, but I’ve given up trying to convince my heart and other essential parts of my body to forget her.I torture myself by seeking her out every chance I can just to get my daily fix.Soon, seeing her isn’t enough.I’ve fallen for her hard and fast, and there’s no saving my heart...Categorized as:
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![A Groom By Christmas by K.L. Fast, M.K. Moore]()
A Groom By Christmas by K.L. Fast, M.K. Moore
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDelilah Armstrong I had been so focused on others finding their happily ever after that I neglected myself. Until he walks into my office. Suddenly, it's all I can think about. Kyle Rothschild I never gave the future much thought, never gave women much thought either until I walked into her office. Now, I can see the future and it stars her... -
![Not a Boy (All American Boy) by Elle Keaton]()
Not a Boy (All American Boy) by Elle Keaton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHenry should have kept on walking by when he spotted the younger man sitting alone on the beach. He should never have stopped, never sat down, and certainly never kissed him. Because now Henry is experiencing feelings. And he doesn’t like it one bit.Things happen for a reason, even random hook-ups. Ben was supposed to get off work early that night... -
![The Boss's Possession by Sam Crescent]()
The Boss's Possession by Sam Crescent
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCarson always gets what he wants. His days of living on the streets, begging for food and money, are over. He rose up to become … the Boss. The king. This city is his and no one takes anything from him.The moment he meets sweet Willow Kaye, Carson knows he has to have her. He wants to possess her and will do everything in his power to do exactly that. There is only one problem, her grandmother...Categorized as:
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![Fake Ex-Wife to Mr. Grumpy by Kathilee Riley]()
Fake Ex-Wife to Mr. Grumpy by Kathilee Riley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsACCIDENTALLY PREGNANT FOR THE GRUMP.I’m a struggling single mom and I'm slowly losing my clients.He’s the grumpy billionaire who keeps stealing them away from me.Adrian Thorpe. My sworn enemy.Yet my stupid body can’t deny how panty-droppingly hot he is,How those piercing eyes make me forget how much I hate him.Now, the playboy’s seeking my help to get a crazy stalker off his back...Categorized as:
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![Wicked Grumpy Heart Doc by Tess Summers]()
Wicked Grumpy Heart Doc by Tess Summers
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAuras, aortas... potato, potahto?After an ugly divorce, Dr. Aiden Matthews was only interested in one-night stands. The last thing he wanted was a girlfriend, despite his daughters urging him to start dating. And he certainly wasn’t going to ask out the spunky hippy chick they met on their hike, no matter how much his girls meddled.Sure, Dakota had been hot.And gorgeous... -
![Paws Off: Love at First Bark by Emma Bray]()
Paws Off: Love at First Bark by Emma Bray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery guy knows the bro code. Thou shalt not covet thy best friend’s sister. It’s in the best friend bible.But I’m the worst sort of sinner because when my best friend’s sister moves in next door, I want to break every code ever written. I try to keep my distance from her, but it’s easier said than done when her rambunctious little puppy takes a liking to me and keeps throwing us together...Categorized as:
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![Savage Outlaw by V. Theia]()
Savage Outlaw by V. Theia
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHOW DO YOU GET OVER AN UNFORGETTABLE LOVE? The Butcher has always had savage emotions tangled up in Roux Tucker.Their history is anything but sweet.It’s been a blazing obsession for years.Never allowing the other to move on.He almost died because of her.And he never regretted it. OUTLAW RULES DECREE THEY CAN’T BE TOGETHER.She’s the princess to a rival MC... -
![Bikini Nights: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton]()
Bikini Nights: An Unconventional Romance by Michael Dalton
For a decade, I left my broken heart on the shelf to raise my daughter Maddie alone. Then Lexie and Olivia came into my life, and things have never been the same since.But enjoying the affections of two beautiful, complex women is one thing. Navigating the nuances of love with both of them at once is another altogether. It soon proves to be a challenge that extends well beyond the three of us...Categorized as:
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![Georgia: Britain's Story, Part 1 by E.L. Stevens]()
Georgia: Britain's Story, Part 1 by E.L. Stevens
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey say you can't go home again...Britain Palomino-Scott is about to find out if that's true or not. It's been 17 years since she last stepped foot in the state of California, not since he broke her.Since leaving home at 18, Britain had built a pretty decent life for herself in D.C. - two beautiful children, a fulfilling career, a life partner who was her best friend...
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