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  • Darragh's Dilemma by Ciara St James

    Darragh's Dilemma by Ciara St James

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    The O’Sheerans aren't what most might expect a mobster family to be like, however, make no mistake, when it counts they have no problem making those who threaten those they love and protect disappear. The days of being outright feuding mobsters have been tamed, but they’re still the largest Irish mobster family in the US...
  • Black Mail: A Black's Bandits Novel by Lynn Raye Harris

    Black Mail: A Black's Bandits Novel by Lynn Raye Harris

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Tyler “Ty” Scott finally gets his book! When Cassie Dixon gets threatening letters, there’s only one person who can help - her best friend’s sexy cousin...
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  • High Class by Ivy Nelson

    High Class by Ivy Nelson

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I went home to answer for the death of my cousin.Then I meet Zara. A raven haired beauty with a killer smile.Turns out she's an escort and she was sent to be a distraction.Now the mayor of New York City is dead.I'm forced to take her back to Las Vegas to find out what she knows before the police try to pin it on me. My gut says Zara is innocent in all of this...
  • Burning Roses by Stella Andrews

    Burning Roses by Stella Andrews

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    When you burn a rose the ashes cling to your soul as charred fragments of insanity. It takes seconds to walk away, your future stolen by ruthless vanity. The scent is sweet, but the thorns cut deep. Your lies are all that's left to keep. A whispered word extinguishes the flame. Your heart will never be the same again. You try to re-light the fire in vain. Your tears destroy like acid rain...
  • Revere by Bethany-Kris

    Revere by Bethany-Kris

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    A Legacy Novel She was once his liar. He was once her savior. Cross Donati fills his days with the mafia, family, and responsibility. The wild boy is a distant memory. A waiting prince now sits in his place. An old debt puts the gunrunner right back into the path of his past, but he only sees his future. Every king needs a queen...
  • Doc by Kate Oliver

    Doc by Kate Oliver

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    “Kitten, you’re riding a fine line and once you cross it, you’re going to be very sorry…”Harper has just gotten her life back. After barely escaping her abusive ex-boyfriend, she’s finally found a place she thinks she can call home. Shadowridge feels safe, and safe is what she needs more than anything right now.Doc’s convinced he’ll never find the one for him...
  • Opposition by Jane Henry

    Opposition by Jane Henry

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    I hate Liam Alexander. I hate his Rolex. I hate his scowl. I hate everything his multi-billion-dollar company stands for. When the pompous, rich, arrogant jerk comes strutting into the coffee shop, I barely manage civility. But people make mistakes, and when I screw up, it's epic. I never expected the jerk would actually be a well-respected member of Club Verge...
  • Say Daddy by Shanna Handel

    Say Daddy by Shanna Handel

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    A Mafia Billionaire Romance. He didn't just spank me like a naughty little girl. He made me call him daddy.When I pushed him too far, he put me over his knee.I begged and pleaded, but the punishment didn't stop.Not until he heard me say it. Not until I called him daddy.She knows what she needs, but I'm going to make her say it anyway.Daddy. I love how the word leaves her blushing...
  • Unseemly Entanglement by Piper Stone

    Unseemly Entanglement by Piper Stone

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    His offer made me blush. Taking it made me his. I was warned about Frederick Duvall. I was told he was dangerous. But I never suspected that meeting the billionaire advertising mogul to discuss a business proposition would end with me bent over a table with my dress up and my panties down for a shameful lesson in obedience. That should have been it...
  • Loyalty by Bethany-Kris

    Loyalty by Bethany-Kris

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Fresh out of prison after serving a three-year sentence, Johnathan Marcello wants to get back to normal business as a mafia capo. The rules set out for him are clear—keep out of trouble, maintain a low profile, and stay stable. But stability is a delicate balance for a man like John, and shaky ground is only a single step away...
  • Black Light: Protocol by Shane Starrett

    Black Light: Protocol by Shane Starrett

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    “Yes, sir.”Galen Harmon lives to hear those two words. And for fifteen years he lived the dream with a submissive who’d knelt at his feet and offered that simple phrase over and over again.But then she was gone. Ripped away in a heartbeat of savage betrayal and anguish that still haunts him.Until he met Alex.She’s everything that was taken from him...
  • Vetting His Kitten by Mink

    Vetting His Kitten by Mink

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    I don’t have time for my mother’s games or her menagerie of mammals, reptiles, and god knows what else. At least, I don’t think I have time for them until I meet her trusted veterinarian, Amelia. Suddenly, it seems I’m extremely interested in the wellbeing of my mother’s furry and scaly friends, so much so that I visit the vet’s office on a daily basis...
  • Carter by Shanna Handel

    Carter by Shanna Handel

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    She is mine. It's time she learned what that means.In my world, a man keeps his woman in line.She is used to doing as she pleases.That is about to change...I thought I could have it both ways, but I was wrong.He expects to be obeyed, but he was patient.Until I pushed him too far...Now I'm going to find out what a man like him does to a naughty little girl..
  • Big Beefy Kingpin by Cassi Hart

    Big Beefy Kingpin by Cassi Hart

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 15 ratings
    When 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...
  • Not Negotiable by Samantha A. Cole

    Not Negotiable by Samantha A. Cole

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Shelby Whitman beat cancer several years ago, but the resulting physical and emotional damage left her feeling like less than a real woman. The comfort she found in the BDSM community brightened her world again, however, she kept the Doms at a distance. Play was fine. Relationships were not. And that was fine until Master Parker caught her eye...
  • Taunt Me by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray

    Taunt Me by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    She was always mine … whether she wanted to be or not Ten years ago I allowed another man to take her to pay her families debt. Fighting for her would have started a war. I thought life was complicated then. Now she’s back in my life and brings more than I bargained for. I live by a code: Always stay in control. Yet, I’ve never been able to say no to her...
  • The Billionaire's Desire by Scarlett Avery

    The Billionaire's Desire by Scarlett Avery

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    This is an alternate cover edition for B00U1Y8PLG The sizzling adventure continues in this alpha billionaire romance series. The scintillating, steamy and passionate romance between Ciara and Nikolaj picks up where the last book ended. The only difference is that Ciara discovers Nikolaj’s true penchant for domination and to her surprise, she relishes submitting herself to him...
  • Bratva Beauty by Sabine Barclay

    Bratva Beauty by Sabine Barclay

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    She can pretend not to notice…They say I’m the best looking in my family. I couldn’t care less.But her…She takes my breath away.Not everyone sees her the way I do. That’s fine by me because she’s mine.I pity those who think they can come between us.I won’t stop until she’s at my side. Mine to touch. Mine to love. Mine to push to her limits then bring her back.She’s my everything...
  • Beautiful Seduction by Piper Stone

    Beautiful Seduction by Piper Stone

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    He saved my life. Then he claimed me as his.In my late-night hunt for the perfect pastry, I never expected to be the victim of a brutal attack... or for a brooding, blue-eyed stranger to become my savior, tending to my wounds while easing my fears. The electricity exploded between us, turning into a night of incredible passion...
  • Beautiful Villain by Piper Stone

    Beautiful Villain by Piper Stone

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    What he wants, he keeps... whether the Irish mafia likes it or not.When I knocked on Kirill Sabatin's door, I didn't know he was the Kozlov Bratva's most feared enforcer. I didn't expect him to be the most terrifyingly sexy man I've ever laid eyes on either..
  • Hold Me If You Can by Jordan Silver, R+M Photography

    Hold Me If You Can by Jordan Silver, R+M Photography

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Mancini finds himself in the stickiest situation yet. After hunting down the worse criminals known to man, he finds himself caught by the special agent who’d been hand picked to bring him down. No sooner had he staked his claim than he was being called away to take down the man responsible for the biggest child trafficking ring in South East Asia...
  • Be My Babygirl by Shanna Handel, Jane Henry

    Be My Babygirl by Shanna Handel, Jane Henry

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    A billionaire daddy, an accidental escort, and a one-night stand...It's only supposed to be a visit to Vegas,Inspiration for my next romance novel. But when I'm mistaken for an escort...By the city's most famous billionaire...I find more than inspiration.He makes me call him daddy.Pushes my boundaries.Demands my submission...Makes my body hum like the Vegas lights...
  • BRASH: An Enemies to Lovers Romance by S.C. Daiko

    BRASH: An Enemies to Lovers Romance by S.C. Daiko

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    I’m cast away on a tropical island with a dirty, damaged alpha-hole. Women swoon over him. I’m not one of them. I hate him. And I see right through those indigo-blue eyes. Brash is hurting. But that doesn’t give him the right to be a douchebag. Especially now that I’m all he’s got here. A mafia princess who knows how to set someone straight. I will bring him to his knees...
  • Beyond Measure by Jane Henry

    Beyond Measure by Jane Henry

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    USA Today bestselling author Jane Henry delivers a gritty, impassioned romance of arranged marriage, fearless love, and ultimate triumph over evil. I'm the girl no one wants. Scarred beyond repair and locked away, I'm tainted and tarnished. Unworthy of friendship, love, or hope. But I was born into Bratva life, and my life is not my own...
  • State by Lila Rose

    State by Lila Rose

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Some people say you can fall for someone at first sight.I think they’re f*cked in the head… until I see her across the room.Courtney Anthony has walked into the wrong clubhouse.As soon as I spot her, I know what I want.And what I want most is her.It’s time to see how State meets his old lady...
  • Auction House by Piper Stone

    Auction House by Piper Stone

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I was meant to be auctioned. He took me for himself instead.When I went undercover to investigate a series of murders with links to Steele Franklin's auction house operation, I expected to be sold for the humiliating use of one of his fellow billionaires.But he wanted me for himself.No contract. No terms agreed upon...
  • Sinner Takes All by E.M. Gayle

    Sinner Takes All by E.M. Gayle

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The exciting conclusion to the What Alex Wants Duet…Lies. Betrayal. Danger. LOVE is definitely a risk.HARPERFor one bright, shining moment I believed in love, but fate has once again decimated everything I thought I knew. Now I’ve been thrust into the middle of a game I can’t break free from. To survive I will have to fight, but when it comes to love, I’d rather walk away than be humiliated again...
  • Conviction by Jane Henry

    Conviction by Jane Henry

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Braxton Cannon can’t get the girl on the dance floor out of his mind, the woman he literally swept off her feet and into Club Verge. She’s no submissive, but he can’t help but admire her ferocity, even as he yearns to take her over his lap and teach her manners. He’s determined to keep her safe if he has to lock her up himself. Officer Zoe Mackay can handle herself...
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  • Unforgettable by Aleatha Romig

    Unforgettable by Aleatha Romig

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Marji Working for a therapist who specializes in exploring hidden desires sounds like a dream job. It is if hearing other people’s fantasies and discoveries is your cup of tea. The problem is that I’m tired of hearing about them. I want more. I want to experience them. What harm will it do if I indulge just one time? That’s where Lace and Leather comes in...
  • Taken and Tamed by Celeste Jones

    Taken and Tamed by Celeste Jones

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Taking her was business. Taming her will be personal.When Quinn crossed a powerful mob boss and nearly got herself killed for the second time since she decided to play dangerous games in my world, I didn't just take matters into my own hands.I took her.Then I took off my belt.I could pretend all this was just to keep her safe, but that's not the truth...
  • Rhapsody by Cecilia London

    Rhapsody by Cecilia London

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    "I'm never going to stop loving you, Caroline. It's just not possible."Major Caroline Gerard returns from a dangerous mission battered and bruised. Terrified to confront the emotional and physical gap between her and her husband, she's determined to do whatever it takes to avoid reality. Commander Jack McIntyre has been tasked with saving American democracy, but he has to save his marriage first...
  • Shared by J.L. Quick

    Shared by J.L. Quick

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Three hearts. Two dominants. One love that breaks all the rules. VICTORIAAs a confident Domme, I’m used to getting exactly what I want. When I bid on Conor Evans at a bachelor auction, it’s for one night of power and pleasure. But I never expect him to ignite something inside me—a dark attraction that threatens everything I’ve built with Elena...
  • Unspoken: A Short Story by Stephanie John

    Unspoken: A Short Story by Stephanie John

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    My first rule of business–never mix it with pleasure. Ever. One unexpected encounter with a new employee and that fundamental rule was forgotten. With a single touch, Kara Collins obliterated the order of my disciplined life, forcing me to question everything I believed in. Intuition told me I needed her, ensuring I couldn't forget my second rule. Trust my instincts. Always...
  • Savage Oath by Ivy Davis

    Savage Oath by Ivy Davis

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    An arranged marriage mafia...
  • Pinch Me by Tymber Dalton

    Pinch Me by Tymber Dalton

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    When Laura Spaulding awakens in a hospital to learn a vicious attack has stolen her memories, all she has are her strong, instinctive emotions for close friends and her fiancé, Rob. Rob Carlton is more than just Laura’s fiancé—he’s also her Master...
  • Bound by Contract by Piper Stone

    Bound by Contract by Piper Stone

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The contract made me his for six months. He made me his forever.I knew I was in trouble the moment Gregory Steele called me into his office, but I wasn't expecting to end up stripped bare and bent over his desk for a painful lesson from his belt...
  • Claiming His Forever by Flora Ferrari

    Claiming His Forever by Flora Ferrari

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    It’s supposed to be an easy job. I’m hosting an open house for some new properties on the outskirts of the city. But while babysitting my sister’s dog, Tinkerbell – I stumble upon something.I ignore it. I don’t want to get involved. I’ve got enough to worry about working seven days a week as a realtor, trying to support my big sister, Jackie, and her art career...
  • Her Protector by Jane Henry, Maisy Archer

    Her Protector by Jane Henry, Maisy Archer

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    *** On sale for a special release weekend price of $2.99 (price goes to $4.99 on Monday, August 29th) *** Tony Angelico thinks he knows all about Dominants and submissives. After all, his two brothers are unapologetic Dominants with long-term submissive partners...
  • Submitting to Him by Tara Conrad

    Submitting to Him by Tara Conrad

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    An act of betrayal, a call to 911, and a note from the brother she lost give Natalie the courage to embark on a journey of self-exploration.Unknowingly set up by their friends, Alex and Natalie spend the evening together at New York City’s Fire and Ice Club.Neither one is looking for love, but their chemistry is too strong to ignore...
  • The Italian by Lena Little

    The Italian by Lena Little

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I’m not from Venice…I am Venice. My family runs this city, this country, and everything in it. So who in the hell does this feisty young foreign girl thing she is? Mine since the moment I laid eyes on her, that’s what. She’s as headstrong as she is beautiful and as I prepare to succeed my father as the king of the Italian underworld, I have no doubts I’ve finally found my queen...
  • Merciless Sinner by E.M. Gayle

    Merciless Sinner by E.M. Gayle

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Part 1 of the Alex and Harper DuetI thought one night would be enough, but I was wrong.HarperAn anonymous invitation, sex with strangers... What was I thinking?Hell yeah. I need to get a life. That's what I was thinking.But I didn't plan on getting addicted.AlexI knew she wouldn’t say no. No one ever does.I have more in my life than any one man should...
  • Rhys by Mazzy King

    Rhys by Mazzy King

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    A Steamy Alpha Bad Boy Cop RomancePut your hands where he can feel them…RhysI was just trying to do my job—as a SWAT officer, I’m called to the worst of the worse situations. This hostage crisis is no different.When I knocked on a random apartment door across the street, it was only to provide me a better vantage point to wait the situation out...
  • Faithfully: A Club Decadence Novella by Maddie Taylor

    Faithfully: A Club Decadence Novella by Maddie Taylor

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    In the summer of 1979, single, smart, college-bound Joanna Beckett has her eye on the future. She isn't looking for love, but when she runs into Captain Peter Davis, who is nearly ten years her senior, she is smitten and falls for his warm heart, sharp mind, and commanding embrace. Despite his commitment to his career, Peter can't resist funny, flirtatious Joanna...
  • Midnight Masquerade by Anya Summers

    Midnight Masquerade by Anya Summers

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Sophia is in trouble. Again.Maybe it’s the masks. Maybe she needs to feel something other than regret.Whatever the reason, she is either daring… or foolish… when she trades places with another submissive, and ends up spending the night in her mysterious boss’s bed.He doesn’t recognize her, but now she’s had him, she knows one taste of his dark love will never be enough...
  • Never Say Never by Scarlett Avery

    Never Say Never by Scarlett Avery

    Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Previous cover edition for ASIN B00OMDNOMCFor all editions see hereLose yourself in this sensual, sexy and steamy erotic romance between Billionaire, Bryce Van Der Linden, and former real estate queen-turned-escort Sofia Herrera is this sensual and tumultuous billionaire romance.I never imagined I’d be forced in this position, but I really don’t have a choice after my financial debacle...
  • Smokescreen by Ahren Sanders

    Smokescreen by Ahren Sanders

    Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars
    · 22 ratings
    Stella Sullivan Bright. Dedicated. Loyal. The day I walked into his boardroom, I had no idea my life was about to change forever. It was supposed to be a simple proposal that would catapult my career. The chance to help Hurst & McCoy save one of their flailing business lines seemed simple enough. However, I never expected that one look at Maxwell McCoy would have me grasping for control...
  • Contract with the Mafia Boss by Ashlie Silas

    Contract with the Mafia Boss by Ashlie Silas

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A chance encounter led to a dating contract... with a mafia boss.I was desperate and needed a pretend boyfriend.Of all the people in the city, I collided with the ice-cold Carlo D’Angelo.When mistaken for my imaginary beau, I just went with it – my first mistake.His gorgeous, rock-hard body and the warmth in his eyes make it hard not to fall for the ruthless millionaire...
  • King's Trophy by Sam Crescent

    King's Trophy by Sam Crescent

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Mason Campbell is bored with life. He has everything he's ever wanted—money, power, and any woman at the snap of his fingers. After working his way out of the gutter, he is now king. People fear him. And he’s bored. Until he looks across the dance floor at one of his nightclubs to see a stunning woman dressed in red. He has to have her...
  • From This Day Forward: A Sex & Vows Novella by Fiona Davenport, Elle Christensen

    From This Day Forward: A Sex & Vows Novella by Fiona Davenport, Elle Christensen

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Quinn Evans knew Jenna Davis was the woman for him the moment he spotted her. Five years, a stint in the military, and the longest engagement in the history of mankind hasn’t changed his mind. It’s a good thing there are only three months to go until their wedding because he’s about ready to toss her over his shoulder for a quick ceremony at the courthouse...
  • Tying the Knot by Jennifer Bene

    Tying the Knot by Jennifer Bene

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 7 ratings
    Over two years after the trauma of her kidnapping, and the auction that brought them together, Thalia and James are finally getting their happily ever after! Celebrating their love is a piece of wedding cake, but with the help of their wild and crazy friends from Purgatory, it’s destined to be a wedding day no one will forget...
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