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  • Savage Kings MC Box Set: Books 1-6 by Lane Hart, D.B. West

    Savage Kings MC Box Set: Books 1-6 by Lane Hart, D.B. West

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Are you ready to go for a ride with the Savage Kings MC? There's non-stop action in this six-book box set which includes Chase, Abe, Torin, War, Maddox, and Dalton.BOOK CHASE Chase hasn't forgiven himself for hurting Sasha and causing her an unbelievable amount of pain...
  • Sinful Deceit by Emilia Finn

    Sinful Deceit by Emilia Finn

    Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    History doesn’t always stay buried.And loyalty isn’t always given freely.It’s the winter of 1986, and Holly Wade is a blushing bride on the cusp of the perfect life with the perfect man.I do’s are spoken. Promises are exchanged. And lifetimes are planned.It all seems so picturesque on the outside...
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  • Sinful Surrender by Emilia Finn

    Sinful Surrender by Emilia Finn

    Rated: 4.84 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Archer Malone is my husband. My rock hopper penguin. He’s a homicide detective, and I… am a killer. That one small detail has always been a thorn in our marriage. But love does strange things to a man. And the actions once thought intolerable become bearable. Which means, for now, I remain a free woman. But secrets rarely stay hidden, and word tends to travel fast...
    Categorized as:
    suspense  dual-pov  new adult  length-medium  m-f
  • Rescuing Barbi by Ellie Masters

    Rescuing Barbi by Ellie Masters

    Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Rescuing Barbi is the sixth book in the exhilarating new BRAVO TEAM series. It’s an angsty, steamy, romantic suspense chock-full of edge-of-your-seat action, exciting adventure, and all the protective hero yummy goodness you can handle...
    Categorized as:
    suspense  dual-pov  military  mystery  length-medium  m-f
  • Fortune by Helen Hardt

    Fortune by Helen Hardt

    Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Are 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...
  • Anonymous Acts  (Five Star Enterprises) by Christina C. Jones

    Anonymous Acts (Five Star Enterprises) by Christina C. Jones

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 12 ratings
    What’s done in the dark… Murderer is a title she never expected to wear. Friend? Sure. Boss? Hell yes. But murderer? Never. If only she hadn’t threatened exactly that, just before someone winds up dead, and her fingerprints are all over the murder weapon. Always comes to light… All he wanted was to live a quiet life, without all the danger and darkness of his past...
  • Breathless by Helen Hardt

    Breathless by Helen Hardt

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Marjorie Steel, sister of Talon, Jonah, and Ryan, takes center stage in Breathless, the highly anticipated next installment of the Steel Brothers Saga. #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt has captivated readers with the twists and turns of the Steels, and Marjorie’s story promises to deliver even more heat and surprises...
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    suspense  dual-pov  length-medium
  • Sinful Chaos by Emilia Finn

    Sinful Chaos by Emilia Finn

    Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    By day, I’m the chief medical examiner for Copeland City.The rest of the time, I am a mafioso’s son’s wife.I married a cop who was once a criminal, but despite the seriousness of our job titles, when it’s just Archer and me, we luxuriate in the newness of our marriage.Steaming romance, sizzling touches, and secret adventures only we know about.But now, Archer’s father is dying...
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    suspense  dual-pov  new adult  humor  mafia  length-medium  m-f
  • Sinful Promise by Emilia Finn

    Sinful Promise by Emilia Finn

    Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Sometimes cops are killers.Doctors are hunters.Sharpshooters are bodyguards.And ballerinas rule them all. That’s my life in Copeland City. I’m Chief Medical Examiner Minka Mayet, and Archer Malone is my husband. He’s also a homicide detective. Together, we work hard to bring peace to the victims of violent crime, and we consider it a good day when we can stop perpetrators before they hurt again...
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    suspense  dual-pov  new adult  humor  length-medium  m-f
  • Sinful Memory by Emilia Finn

    Sinful Memory by Emilia Finn

    Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    As a medical examiner married to a homicide cop, I’m no stranger to my phone ringing early in the morning or dead bodies being my constant companions. It’s the deal we each signed up for. And not one I begrudge often. To work so closely with my husband is a pleasure. To bring justice to those who’ve been wronged is my passion...
    Categorized as:
    suspense  dual-pov  humor  length-short  m-f
  • In Her Sights by Patricia D. Eddy

    In Her Sights by Patricia D. Eddy

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 16 ratings
    One moment.Two lives.Their last chance for love.Inara’s never second-guessed a shot, not until the disaster in Colombia—the disaster that led to Coop's death.Drifting, off balance, her emotions out-of-control, she has to pull it together before she’s benched for good.Royce understands Inara’s pain. A stroke may have broken his body, but a mountain of guilt crushed his soul...
  • Sunset Flames by Maryann Jordan

    Sunset Flames by Maryann Jordan

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The Baytown Boys Military duty called them away to war zones, but after tours overseas, the group of friends found their way back home as men, seeking the peaceful little seaside town. Now, the band of brothers, together once more, work to provide a place for less fortunate veterans to call home...
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    suspense  male-pov  military  length-short
  • Dirty Padraig: Dirty Dusters by Harley Diamond

    Dirty Padraig: Dirty Dusters by Harley Diamond

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    CROSSOVER UNIVERSE #6FOR NEVER WAS A STORY OF MORE WOEFate chose her for me, but I was forced to accept another.My Disney princess then wed my own brother.Does she love me? Does she not?Does she love him? Does she not?What a tangled web we weave, but the truth will out. It always does.The domino of deceit toppled, bringing down the house of cards used to gameplay.Blood spilled. Secrets spilled...
  • Dirty Padraig by Harley Diamond

    Dirty Padraig by Harley Diamond

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    CROSSOVER UNIVERSE #6FOR NEVER WAS A STORY OF MORE WOEFate chose her for me, but I was forced to accept another.My Disney princess then wed my own brother.Does she love me? Does she not?Does she love him? Does she not?What a tangled web we weave, but the truth will out. It always does.The domino of deceit toppled, bringing down the house of cards used to gameplay.Blood spilled. Secrets spilled...
  • Reaper by Naomi McKay

    Reaper by Naomi McKay

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 8 ratings
    He’s only got one shot at keeping his happily-ever-after safe, but will she see it that way? A one-night-stand months ago left former Navy SEAL, Mason “Reaper” Salinger, a dad to two adorable twins. Devoted to the babies, Mason already knows he’s found everything he’s ever wanted with their mother, Brielle Dawson...
  • Sinful Fantasy by Emilia Finn

    Sinful Fantasy by Emilia Finn

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    My name is Minka Mayet, and I’m the chief medical examiner in Copeland City. I run a team of technicians who specialize in the dead, and I work closely with the police precinct just down the street. Never mind the fact I went ahead and married homicide detective, Archer Malone. This is our new normal. Wake up. Discover the dead. Investigate the crime...
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    dual-pov  suspense  military  length-short
  • Rewriting Grey by L.A. Ferro

    Rewriting Grey by L.A. Ferro

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 19 ratings
    "Bad choices make epic stories. Write one with me."Iverson Grey wasn’t supposed to be my happily ever after.He wasn’t even on my radar.I came to Copper Falls, expecting to settle my sister's estate and learn about the woman I never knew existed until I was notified of her death. Little did I know that stories about her weren't the only thing that awaited me in the small town...
  • Death by Lila Rose

    Death by Lila Rose

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    New neighbors are the bane of my existence, but nothing prepares me for the new woman next door. A long time ago, I swore off blondes. Until her. Until Raya crawls under my skin and stays. Sure, she always seems pissed at me, but I’ll soon make her realize I’m not always a dick. But then there’s a new threat that has me seeing red and needing to hunt for blood. The name Death isn’t just for show...
  • Into the Fire by Irene Hannon

    Into the Fire by Irene Hannon

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    As a former smokejumper, arson investigator Bri Tucker knows her way around fires. But after a mysterious blaze takes the life of a former colleague, Bri inherits a curious puzzle from him that raises questions about several fiery deaths. Someone, however, doesn't want her picking up where he left off in search of answers...
  • Shelter for Sophie by Susan Stoker

    Shelter for Sophie by Susan Stoker

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    She’s shy, he’s stoic…not the hardest personality traits to overcome, but Sophie Carson and Roman “Chief” Proudfit have their work cut out for them. Sophie has a crush on the silent-but-studly firefighter next door. She’s been pining away silently while secretly helping the hardworking man by mowing his lawn—which he thinks is being done by her nonexistent husband and/or boyfriend...
  • Heller's Regret by J.D. Nixon

    Heller's Regret by J.D. Nixon

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    Book 6 in the Heller series. There’s not much ordinary about Tilly Chalmers’ life as a security officer. Her latest assignments – two jobs involving children; protection of a valuable jewellery collection; and security at an unusual conference – provide plenty of adventures for her...
  • Crush by Kim Karr

    Crush by Kim Karr

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 22 ratings
    Logan McPherson and Elle Sterling continue to thrill in this powerful conclusion to the tantalizing, provocative, and unexpected sizzling romance that began in BLOW. The danger isn’t over. It’s only just begun. Circumstances brought them together and their undeniable connection won’t let them part...
  • For Logan by Soraya Naomi

    For Logan by Soraya Naomi

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A New Adult Standalone. After a lifetime of loss, Logan Wade has no faith in things such as justice. He screws and discards women with ease, and deep down, he doesn’t even know who he is anymore. He’s an agent who’s defecting to the Chicagoan mafia, the Syndicate...
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    suspense  male-pov  dual-pov  length-medium
  • Picking Up the Pieces by Maryann Jordan

    Picking Up the Pieces by Maryann Jordan

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Baytown Boys Military duty called them away to war zones, but after tours overseas, the group of friends found their way back home as men, seeking the peaceful little seaside town. Now, the band of brothers, together once more, work to provide a place for less fortunate veterans to call home. Lance Greene. Former military. Current artist…and recluse...
  • Possessive by Kristen Luciani

    Possessive by Kristen Luciani

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I struck a deal with the devil…and lost. For years, I followed orders and obeyed instructions.I put the family first. Always. Until temptation consumed me.I made mistakes and lost my focus, putting a target on my own back.I changed the game, Risked it all, And collected a prize. His prize.So when the devil came to collect, I had two options.Join him… Or kill him...
  • Silenced by A.K. Evans

    Silenced by A.K. Evans

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Maxwell ‘Maxie’ Oliver wasn’t looking for trouble. She would have rather remained oblivious. Now that she has information she doesn’t want, a missing coworker, and a scandal on the horizon, Maxie doesn’t think she can remain quiet.But being a whistleblower comes at a high price, and Maxie isn’t willing to risk her life...
  • Dangerous Secrets by Jenna Gunn

    Dangerous Secrets by Jenna Gunn

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The former SEAL’s new mission has a serious perk—a fake date with a beautiful stranger. Unraveling the lies surrounding her life? That’s where things get lethally dangerous. Justin 'Dozer' Roark didn’t expect to need a fake date for his first civilian security mission. He would quickly flip you off if you told him he’d fall for the cocktail waitress he paid to help him...
  • Deal With The Devil by Alannah Carbonneau

    Deal With The Devil by Alannah Carbonneau

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I chose him because he was the biggest, baddest looking man in the crowd.It was a spur-of-the-moment decision based exclusively on fear. Fear that my cheating, handsy in a not nice way, ex-fiancé might catch me.He wrapped me up in muscle and ink, his voice rough, smoky sin as he stood at my back to save me from a monster.Before I know it, Mr...
  • What Doesn't Kill Her by Christina Dodd

    What Doesn't Kill Her by Christina Dodd

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 10 ratings
    One secret, one nightmare, one lie. You guess which is which.1. I have the scar of a gunshot on my forehead.2. I have willfully misrepresented my identity to the US military.3. I'm the new mother of a seven-year-old girl. Kellen Adams suffers from a yearlong gap in her memory. A bullet to the brain will cause that...
    Categorized as:
    suspense  dual-pov  mystery  open-door  length-long
  • Kiss Me Tenderly by Anna B. Doe

    Kiss Me Tenderly by Anna B. Doe

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Sebastian Black. The broody bad boy. The rockstar God with the most haunting voice I’ve ever heard. And, starting now, my next-door neighbor. I never thought I’d bump into my teenage crush on campus, but when it happens, any childish illusions I had about him are erased with a few harsh words. I don’t expect to run into him again, but I’m wrong...
  • Trust Me by Jayne Ann Krentz

    Trust Me by Jayne Ann Krentz

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 35 ratings
    The captivating new novel from the New York Times best selling author of Grand Passion! Passion is simple, but there's no logic to love...
  • Eternal Ride by Chelsea Camaron

    Eternal Ride by Chelsea Camaron

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Two people once lost. Two people once broken. Two people who have endured the pain. One love brought them together. One love healed their hearts and made them whole again. One love carries them through both the good times and the bad. Shooter and Tessie have faced the shadows and demons that haunt their souls...
  • Dangerous Stranger by E.L. Todd

    Dangerous Stranger by E.L. Todd

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Standalone. No cliffhanger. HEA. Other books in the series can be read in any order.Jett takes his job as an escort seriously. He's not just playing a part, and he tries to help people as much as he can. When a guy asks him to pose as his boyfriend, Jett doesn't hesitate. Following the rules has always been easy, but with a dude, it will be a walk in the park...
  • More to Give by Terri Osburn

    More to Give by Terri Osburn

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    Callie Henderson had to fight to put her tragic past behind her, but now the up-and-coming player in the hospitality industry is well on her way to happiness. She has her sights set on the lead renovation position at the Sunset Harbor Inn - an inn that just happens to be owned by Sam Edwards, the man who comforted her in her grief and gave her one night of passion before walking away...
  • Capone's Chaos by J. Lynn Lombard

    Capone's Chaos by J. Lynn Lombard

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 7 ratings
    A Man In Control. A Lost Soul. One Last Chance.CaponeAs President of the Royal Bastards MC, Los Angeles Chapter, I have enemies everywhere. They'll use anything and anyone to exploit me. Regardless, only one person has ever brought me to my knees. Danyella.My Bella.Her emerald green eyes captured my soul the moment we looked at each other...
  • Aftermath's Exposure by J. Lynn Lombard

    Aftermath's Exposure by J. Lynn Lombard

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 7 ratings
    Aftermath's Exposure Royal Bastards MCLos Angeles ChapterBook #6By J. Lynn Lombard Cover Crimson Syn Brady CyphertAftermathBetrayal is a bitter word on my tongue. I've been beaten and branded, trying every day to get past what happened in my past before Royal Bastards took my sorry ass in. My heart was hardened by darkness and betrayal. Then she came along...
  • Lord Farleigh and Miss Frost by Sally Britton

    Lord Farleigh and Miss Frost by Sally Britton

    Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 16 ratings
    An Irish miss and a duke's son have little in common, but Christmas at the castle has a way of bringing the most unlikely people together.Isleen Frost wishes her family had stayed in Dublin for Christmas but understands it would have been folly to decline an invitation to the Duke of Montfort’s Christmastide house party. Isleen refuses to allow the opulent castle and powerful duke to impress her...
  • Wind Chime Café by Sophie Moss

    Wind Chime Café by Sophie Moss

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    When single mother, Annie Malone, purchases a quirky Main Street café on Heron Island, she thinks she's finally turned her dream of opening her own restaurant into a reality. Hearing rumors that a developer is about to build a five-star resort on the sleepy Chesapeake Bay island, she plans to transform the café into a premier upscale bistro...
  • The Chance by Karen Kingsbury

    The Chance by Karen Kingsbury

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    In The Chance, New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury delves deeply into a theme that resonates with us all: It’s never too late for those willing to take a chance...
  • Heir to Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson

    Heir to Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 31 ratings
    Philip Wyndham has never envied his older brother for being the heir to Edenbrooke. He would much rather carve out his own destiny than live under the constraints of that position. But when his older brother dies unexpectedly, Philip's life is turned upside down as duty requires him to give up the life he planned...
  • Blazing Hope by V. Theia

    Blazing Hope by V. Theia

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Being a 1% MC officer, Arson stood shoulder to shoulder with his brothers.Though his priority was always the booze.His demons were deafening.And his addiction shoved him into Hell.Until rock bottom became his savior.No one said climbing back up would be straightforward.Brutal, relentless work.And then fate gave him a reason to live.To fight and carry on.And it was her...
  • Counter Attack by Patricia Bradley

    Counter Attack by Patricia Bradley

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    No sooner has Alexis Stone been sworn in as the interim sheriff for Russell County, Tennessee, when a serial killer dubbed the Queen's Gambit Killer strikes again--this time in her hometown. Pearl Springs is just supposed to be a temporary stop along the way to Alex's real dream: becoming the first female police chief of Chattanooga...
  • Cold Fury by Daphne Loveling

    Cold Fury by Daphne Loveling

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    USA Today Bestselling Author Daphne Loveling joins the Royal Bastards MC world with this gritty, heart-pounding story set in the club's Minneapolis chapter.FuryYears ago, I fell in love with an angel.Only problem: her brother was in a rival MC.My prez gave me an ultimatum: her or my club.Fool that I was, I chose the club.Years later, I run into her when she moves back to town...
    Categorized as:
    suspense  dual-pov  new adult  bikers  length-short
  • Obsession by Jane Henry

    Obsession by Jane Henry

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    A steamy hot, obsessive anti-hero, standalone romantic suspense by USA Today Bestselling Author Jane Henry They call him the executioner.Some say monster.Dishonorably discharged from the military, he runs a highly secret, clandestineoperation, and has everything I need to find the justice I crave.Power players at his disposal.An insatiable hunger for justice.A reckless disregard for the law...
  • Ruling the Mob by Kristen Luciani

    Ruling the Mob by Kristen Luciani

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Fear Makes You Weak. Weakness Gets You Killed. Nico This life. It becomes more toxic every day. There is no escape for me or the ones I love. I've done things to claim my rightful place. I've taken care of those who challenged that place, and I've made a mortal enemy in the process.Now he's back, just like I always knew he would be. He's angry, tortured, and out for blood.Perfect...
  • Mine to Keep (Safe Harbor) by Jen Talty

    Mine to Keep (Safe Harbor) by Jen Talty

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Lies, Loyalty, and A Story of Finding Home.All Brynleigh “Bryn” Tinsley wanted was to find a safe harbor and put the past behind her so she could raise her little girl in a peaceful, loving environment. Now, three identities later and 2,000 miles away, she finds herself in the small, seaside town of Lighthouse Cove, Florida...
  • Break and Enter by Lori Matthews

    Break and Enter by Lori Matthews

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Callahan Security is on the brink of disaster. Mitch Callahan pushed his brothers to expand the family business into private security, and their first major client is a complete pain in the ass. It’s no wonder the man has a target on his back, but nothing could prepare Mitch for how seductive his adversary is. Love hurts...
  • Diamond Days by Suzanne Steele

    Diamond Days by Suzanne Steele

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    When shots ring out at a wedding, it leaves the Glazov family wondering if they are up against their most dangerous enemy to date--an insider... This is the first time the family has ever faced a betrayal from within. Told in third person past tense, all the couples make an appearance, with Glazov being the strong lead...
  • A Perfect Christmas with Chaos by Darby Briar

    A Perfect Christmas with Chaos by Darby Briar

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Need more of Mav and Ember? Or better yet... Luce and Doll? A Perfect Christmas with Chaos is a short story that gives you a peek into Ember's first Christmas with Mav. Read a part of their story that was never told before. Find out a little bit more about your favorite couple and Mav's sexy biker brothers. It's Christmas. It's Chaos. And the Harbingers of Chaos are coming for dinner...
  • Heat of the Moment: A Billionaire Romance by Georgia Le Carre, Nicola Rhead

    Heat of the Moment: A Billionaire Romance by Georgia Le Carre, Nicola Rhead

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    WillowUh… yuck… so cliché and trite, but my evil step sister is marrying my boyfriend, well, ex-boyfriend. And looks like the whole family has rallied around her. Somehow, she's managed to convince everyone that she is the one deserving of sympathy. Awww... poor little Tiff...
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