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Crossfire Boxed Set by Sylvia Day
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsExperience the passion of Eva and Gideon—in the first three intensely sensual Crossfire novels by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day—Bared to You, Reflected in You, and Entwined with You... -
![Insatiable by Helen Hardt]()
Insatiable by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsPerhaps some memories are better left buried. Marjorie Steel and Bryce Simpson have finally declared their love for each other, but their chance for happiness is once again yanked out from under them. As Marjorie is forced to confront her demons and find an inner strength to save herself and another, Bryce rushes to solve the puzzles his dead father left behind... -
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![Encore by Helen Hardt]()
Encore by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAre you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Join the grown children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan, and Marjorie for new adventures, mysteries, and heart-pounding passion... -
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Ravenous by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBryce Simpson did the only thing he could. He spurned Marjorie Steel. Even though he’ll be living on her ranch, he is determined to stay away from her. She’s worthy of more than he can even think about giving, especially now that long-buried memories are surfacing and he’s learning that his father’s sins may go even deeper than he imagined... -
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![Soul by Audrey Carlan]()
Soul by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsI was a dead woman. I’d finally had a glimpse of true love, admiration, and the kind of devotion only your soulmate, your other half, could provide…until it was physically ripped away. Taken. My stalker had me, and there was little hope I’d be found. I knew Chase would use all his money and resources to search the ends of the Earth for me, but I knew the monster I was dealing with... -
![Hot Ice by Lynn Raye Harris]()
Hot Ice by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen fire and ice collide, you get steam… Grace Campbell leads a privileged life. The daughter of a United States senator, she moves within the social circles of the rich and famous... -
![Sinful Love by Lauren Blakely]()
Sinful Love by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIntense. Devoted. Protective. Michael Sloan is all of the above, with a hard tough edge to boot. He's not the guy he used to be. Years ago, before all the s&%t went down, he was laidback, carefree, and even happy-go-lucky. Life changed him. Hardened him. There's one woman though who can break down his walls. Someone who knew him then. Who can reach inside to that heart he protects fiercely. -
![Under The Greek's Protection by Sonja B.]()
Under The Greek's Protection by Sonja B.
Crazy Loves CrazySlowly sitting up, Hailey looks down at Alistair’s handsome face. He seems so normal in his sleep. Just looking at him in this state, no one would ever guess an insane teddy bear hid behind those eyelids. Reaching for the pillow to the side of her, Hailey takes it in her hands, then presses it upon his face, using all of her weight... -
![Needing Carrie by Jordan Marie]()
Needing Carrie by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsYou are cordially invited to the wedding of Jacob “Dancer” Blake and Carolina Grace. Dancer: Dancer has spent the last few years devoting his life to the things that are most important to him. His club, his daughter, and his woman. Carrie means everything to him. Absolutely everything... -
![Two Captains, One Chair by Shaye Marlow]()
Two Captains, One Chair by Shaye Marlow
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsRocking sparkly purple toenails under a pair of steel-toe boots, Suzy is a river barge captain in the Alaskan Bush. She’s a tiny gossip with big problems: her able-bodied barge boy just left her high and dry, she can’t sleep, her best friend Helly is getting all the action… and now, someone’s stolen her gold nugget. Ed is a nice guy... -
![The Durango Affair by Brenda Jackson]()
The Durango Affair by Brenda Jackson
"I'M HAVING YOUR BABY." Savannah Claiborne's simple statement set off an avalanche in Montana ranger Durango Westmoreland's carefully ordered life. Suddenly, an unforgettable night of passion with the hazel-eyed beauty had turned into a lifetime of obligation for the confirmed bachelor... -
![Wicked Impulse by Chelle Bliss]()
Wicked Impulse by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere's only one thing worse than dating a friend's sister--sleeping with his mother. Fran DeLuca's known for her bossy, overbearing personality almost as much as for her love of nylon tracksuits. But when someone runs off with fifty thousand dollars, she becomes involved in an ALFA investigation and catches the eye of silver fox biker, Bear... -
![Two Bit by L. Wilder]()
Two Bit by L. Wilder
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhere I was his weakness, he became my strength. Two Bit: I've never been one to hold back. I've always said what was on my mind - right or wrong - and earned my name because of it. Giving my two cents hasn't always been a good thing, but on one fateful night, it led me to her. She was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of girl. Undeniably beautiful. Fearless. Unforgettable... -
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seek me darling by Maree Rose
DEA Agent Seanna Darling thrives in the shadows, chasing monsters that lurk behind empires built on blood and corruption. The daughter of a notorious FBI profiler and sister to an unrelenting detective, Seanna walks her own ruthless path, unapologetically embracing the darkness inside her... -
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![Snake by Lilly Atlas]()
Snake by Lilly Atlas
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGrimm Brothers MC president, Snake, battled his way to his position by any and all means necessary. He was powerful, respected, commanding; but most importantly, he was feared. Then, at the height of power, one ruthless misstep crumbled his kingdom in an instant... -
![Cabin 3 by Amanda McKinney]()
Cabin 3 by Amanda McKinney
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsReady for Gunner's story and the epic conclusion of the Steele Shadows Security series? From multi-award-winning romantic suspense author Amanda McKinney comes the final book in the steamy, edge-of-your-seat, three-part series, Steele Shadows Security… Hidden deep in the remote mountains of Berry Springs is a private security firm where some go to escape, and others find exactly what... -
![Uncovering Love by J.J. Sorel]()
Uncovering Love by J.J. Sorel
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTo escape an abusive ex, Scarlet Black takes on a new identity and accepts a role masquerading as an admin assistant. She moves to a secluded mansion in a small English coastal village working for the reclusive billionaire, Daniel Love, whose wife has disappeared under mysterious circumstances... -
![April Loves Black Coffee: First Impressions by T.B. Solangel]()
April Loves Black Coffee: First Impressions by T.B. Solangel
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a world where money powers morals, loyalty challenges sins, and the pursuit of happiness requires individual revolutions there is little hope for young and naïve Maybelline Lee when she encounters the dark and dangerous underground social order. May finds herself initially drawn to the brooding and charismatic gang leader Crist after serving his clandestine table... -
![Vengeful Soul by Emma Creed]()
Vengeful Soul by Emma Creed
‘Bound not by blood but loyalty.We live, we ride, and we dieby our own laws’I’m a different breed of Dirty Soul. I’m no team player, and I sure as hell ain’t ever worried about fitting in. For as long as I can remember vengeance has been my only motivation.Now I’m closer than ever, and the man who took everything from me is gonna pay with his life... -
![Jinx's Fantasy by Pepper Winters]()
Jinx's Fantasy by Pepper Winters
From New York Times Bestseller, Pepper Winters, comes a spin-off novella featuring Sully and Jinx from the USA Today Bestselling Series, Goddess Isles.“A marriage born from slavery and secrets.A happily ever after like no other.”Sullivan Sinclair has a wife who shares his wildness and desires. To others, she is regal and perfect on his arm... -
![Enigma by Shandi Boyes]()
Enigma by Shandi Boyes
Enigma: The Complete Collection is the entire story of the tumultuous relationship of Isaac and Isabelle. A sitting on the edge of your seat read that will have you enthralled until the very last word. Over 390,000 words on an enigmatic alpha male and the FBI agent assigned to his case. This is a story about two people who were never destined to fall in love... -
![Undeniably Asher by K.L. Kreig]()
Undeniably Asher by K.L. Kreig
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMemories. When does our past stop picking at our scars and start letting them heal? Scars. Can we see beyond our wounds to the possibilities the future holds? Possibilities. How do we let ourselves become vulnerable enough to trust the love that’s right in front of us? Fate. She’s a fickle, wily bitch that slaps us in the face every opportunity she gets... -
![Unzipped: An Urban Erotic Tale by Noire]()
Unzipped: An Urban Erotic Tale by Noire
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHave you ever had everything you love snatched from your hands in the blink of an eye? Do you know what it’s like to watch helplessly as those you cherish burn to a crisp? Have you ever heard a mournful cry for street justice and then realized that the only person left to heed the call was you? Pearl Baines is a straight Harlem stunna... -
![Shadows of the past by R. Nimes]()
Shadows of the past by R. Nimes
For my dark romance girlies who love a broken hero who knows exactly how many freckles you have on your body.MaksimFor years, revenge was my religion. Every breath, every calculated move existed for one to annihilate the man who stripped away my humanity and left me in hell's embrace.Until her.She looked at me like I was something more than the darkness I'd become...Categorized as:
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![Cruise by Drew Elyse]()
Cruise by Drew Elyse
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce a Disciple, forever a Disciple. After giving up eighteen months of his life for his club, the Disciples' president is finally tasting freedom again. Stone knows there's only one thing that might ever be as sweet, but she's too young, too perfect, too untouchable for a man like him. A Disciple will fight like a savage to protect what matters... -
![Fortitude by D.H. Sidebottom]()
Fortitude by D.H. Sidebottom
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes, love is just that little bit too unhealthy. It’s time to put demons to rest and say goodbye… once and for all. Mason My wife isn’t just fighting for her family anymore, or even for her beliefs and what she judges to be right concerning her family. She’s fighting to survive... -
![Harder than Words by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Harder than Words by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsOnce best friends, now strangers: Second chances don't come along often. Indulge in heat, ink, and romance in the third book of the NYT Bestselling Montgomery Ink Series. Meghan Montgomery-Warren thought she knew what love was when she'd married young and had two children... -
![One to Save by Tia Louise]()
One to Save by Tia Louise
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 14 ratings(Derek & Melissa) "I lost myself in the darkness of trying to protect you..." Some threats come at you as friendly fire. Some threats take away everything. Family won’t let you go down without a fight... -
![Sacrifices Beyond Kingdoms: A Provocative Romance Torn Between Continents and Cultures by Patricia D'Arcy Laughlin]()
Sacrifices Beyond Kingdoms: A Provocative Romance Torn Between Continents and Cultures by Patricia D'Arcy Laughlin
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAMID TREACHEROUS TRIALS AND UNYIELDING DESIRES IN THIS LOVE TRIANGLE, DOES ANYONE NEED TO BE SACRIFICED?As mysterious, unforeseen forces threaten to destroy them, three impassioned lovers—Elizabeth, Edward, and Michael—fight to save their individual “kingdoms.”Determined to forget the man she cannot afford to love, Elizabeth struggles to keep control of her own kingdom... -
![The Long Hot Summer by Rochelle Alers]()
The Long Hot Summer by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter his wife walked out on him and his son, veternarian Ryan Blackstone swore never to love again. He'd tried to dislike beautiful Kelly Andrews-the teacher hired to run Blackstone Farms Day School-on general principle, but failed. And it wasn't long before the sultry widow had ignited a firestorm of emotion that was burning a sensuous trail.. -
![Beneath the Secrets: Part 1 by Lisa Renee Jones]()
Beneath the Secrets: Part 1 by Lisa Renee Jones
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBeneath the Secrets, Part One includes: Prelude: One Dangerous Night Blake Walker left behind the ATF when the drug cartel he was hunting cost him the life of his fellow agent, and fiancee. Now, two years later, he's working with his brothers at Walker Security, but he's living fast, hard, and wild, until he reaches the ultimate high...revenge. And he's close, so close he can taste it... -
![Melody by Helen Hardt]()
Melody by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s the melody in her mind… Beautiful Brianna Steel has her life planned out. Graduate college early. Check. Work with her father in the Steel family orchard. Check. Marry Jesse Pike. No check there. Jesse has never given her a look. Finagling her way onto a rock and roll tour with Jesse and his band, Dragonlock, should help move her final goal along. At least Brianna hopes it will... -
![Wanderer by Janine Infante Bosco]()
Wanderer by Janine Infante Bosco
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCobra I’ve lived two lives. One full of innocence and one full of sin. I mourned the perfect life I was born into and made it my duty to chase the phantom who stole it from me. Revenge, mayhem and loss are all I know. I am the lone man—I am the wanderer. The former nomad—now, Satan’s deadliest soldier. The two worlds were never supposed to collide... -
![Dare to Love Again by Maddie Taylor]()
Dare to Love Again by Maddie Taylor
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFive years is a long time to be alone, especially for a submissive. Despite a near-eternity without the protective, quiver-inducing touch of a master, Esme Spade remains on the sidelines -- even inside the walls of Club Decadence. Though several Doms would gladly have her, she can't seem to do anything more than watch, despite the club's unwritten 'no gawkers' policy... -
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![The Ruthless Greek by Sonja B.]()
The Ruthless Greek by Sonja B.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew country, new state but the same me. I'm the best Greece has to offer. Kitten! She reminds me of a beautiful, quiet kitten. I thought I would enjoy a little bit of conversation to pass the time, but I soon learned that the kitten is indeed a lioness. Imagine my surprise when the claws came out. She matches my ruthlessness and I believe I will keep her as my secret weapon... -
![Delta Force Security, Tech by Sonja B.]()
Delta Force Security, Tech by Sonja B.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo some I am Dexter Broussard, to those who really know me I am Tech. My keyboard purrs loudly as a woman being caressed by me when I am hard at work. There isn’t anything my fingers will not uncover about you once you are in my team’s clutches. Women think I am sexy with my nerdy glasses and computer skills. They flock like geese... -
![Stefano DeLuca by M'Renee Allen]()
Stefano DeLuca by M'Renee Allen
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo broken souls collide in this Dark Mafia Romance.They call him the Silent Beast.His name strikes fear in the hearts of his enemies, and they shudder at the thought of him. He’s a ruthless savage who’s earned the right to be called a DeLuca. Like the rest of his family, he fears no one... -
![His Cherished Sub by Linzi Basset]()
His Cherished Sub by Linzi Basset
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis edition is no longer available.Zander Oslo was a successful attorney and a very busy one at that. The Syndicate case took all of his energy and a woman was the last thing he had time for. Especially a sultry, hot, exquisite vixen who tempted him beyond belief. As a Senior Master at Club Alpha Cove, he was more than happy with the subs available to him. They sure loved the easygoing Master Z... -
![Elegant Seduction by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois]()
Elegant Seduction by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA CIA asset, an heiress and a corporate mediator Trinity Masters, book 6 Sebastian has dedicated his life to upholding the ideals of the Trinity Masters. However, when his best friend, Juliette, is named Grand Master, he knows secrets he’s harbored will be revealed... -
![God's Gift to Women by Michael Baisden, Stacey Luecker]()
God's Gift to Women by Michael Baisden, Stacey Luecker
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA smooth talker. An even better listener. And handsome as heaven on earth. He is God's Gift to Women. Julian Payne gets into bed with millions of women every night. As an after-hours radio talk-show host, Julian captivates his female audience with his deep voice and sensitive spirit. Women can't get enough: They call in, begging for his advice about love, lust, commitment, and betrayal... -
![Save Me, Sinner by Avril Ashton]()
Save Me, Sinner by Avril Ashton
Shane Ruskin and Pablo Castillo are building a life together. A rough start gives way to smooth sailing, but before the men could settle into their lives, one of Shane’s former cases comes back to bite him in the ass. He has to go undercover, this time to take down a meth ring. It should be a quick assignment, but things quickly get out of control and once again, Shane’s life hangs in the balance... -
![Life (4) (Trinity Novel) by Audrey Carlan]()
Life (4) (Trinity Novel) by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMaria De La Torre is a survivor. Her life has not been paved with streets of gold...but with blood and sacrifice. She may have been there for her soul sister in the Trinity Trilogy but this story is about her life. The life she chooses. The same life someone from her past is trying to take away. Elijah is the last man in the entire world Maria should be with... -
![Written in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Written in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA Brand New Full Length Novel in the Bestselling Montgomery Ink Series where the quiet, inked Montgomery finds his match in the woman with a fiery passion and a past full of secrets. There's nothing worse for a writer than missing a deadline. For Griffin Montgomery, his failure to do what he loves comes at a blow... -
![Beneath the Secrets: Part 2 by Lisa Renee Jones]()
Beneath the Secrets: Part 2 by Lisa Renee Jones
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBeneath the Secrets part 2 Picks up where part 1 leaves off Vengeance is all Blake Walker has lived for....until he met her. She will bring him to his knees but will it be in passion or pain? Tall, Dark and Deadly The Walker Brothers... Tall, dark, and deadly, these three brothers run Walker security. Each brother is unique in his methods and skills, but all share key similarities... -
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![Alexandr's Cherished Submissive by Ann Mayburn]()
Alexandr's Cherished Submissive by Ann Mayburn
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratings7 years ago From the moment Alexandr Novikov met the young auburn haired woman bartending at her uncle’s pub in Ireland, he’d been fascinated by her delicate beauty and fiery spirit. Unfortunately, he is in no position to offer her the kind of safe, normal life she deserves so he attempts to put her from his mind for her own good... -
![Beneath the Secrets: Part 3 by Lisa Renee Jones]()
Beneath the Secrets: Part 3 by Lisa Renee Jones
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBeneath the Secrets part 3 Picks up where part 2 leaves off Blake has discovered Kara's true identity and with it the past that has haunted him for two years will be recreated. She is everything that will destroy him and the only one who can save him. Tall, Dark and Deadly The Walker Brothers... Tall, dark, and deadly, these three brothers run Walker security... -
![Butterfly by Kathryn Harvey]()
Butterfly by Kathryn Harvey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAbove an exclusive men's store on Rodeo Drive there is a private club called Butterfly, where women are free to act out their secret erotic fantasies. Only the most beautiful and powerful women in Beverly Hills are invited to join... JESSICA--The lawyer, who longs for the days when men were men, and women dressed to please them... -
![Wheels of Steel, Book 2 by Pepper Pace]()
Wheels of Steel, Book 2 by Pepper Pace
In book 1 you were introduced to Robin and Jason; a talented young man with cerebral palsy and his introverted caregiver. Their dawning love transcended their racial and social difference. Now in book 2 Jason and Robin along with the other member of Wheels of Steel find themselves spiraling away from each other... -
![On the Edge of Love by Shay Rucker]()
On the Edge of Love by Shay Rucker
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsZeus, the newest and most unstable member of a group of mercenaries known as Mama’s Brood, is given the order to protect Sabrina Samora. Sabrina knows beyond a doubt, the only person she can truly trust is herself; letting anyone else in will inevitably lead to disaster. Problem? Zeus has no respect for her boundaries... -
![Merger by Chelle Bliss]()
Merger by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTwo Rivals. One Enemy. And an Ending No One Saw Coming. When Antonio Forte met Lauren Bradley, he never expected that making the choice between a possible relationship with her or destroying her company in a hostile takeover would be a hard one. Antonio has always put business before pleasure, but for the first time, he wants both...
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