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Dirty Crazy Bad: Book 2 by Siobhan Davis
In the secret society of The Luminaries, no sin will go unpunished… The Greed & Gluttony Luminary has trapped us into executing his evil plans, and it seems we have little option but to agree. Carter has orchestrated Chad’s kidnapping, and he holds my mom’s life in his hands...Categorized as:
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Deviant Princess by Tracy Lorraine
USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tracy Lorraine brings you the next installment of her new dark mafia, high school bully romance series.I should have known better than to play with fire...I’d been burned by Theo Cirillo enough to know that I should have seen this coming.He loved to show me his merciless side, but I couldn’t stay away from the deviant even if I wanted to...Categorized as:
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![Decadent by Eva Charles]()
Decadent by Eva Charles
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSingular tastes. That's what the Wilders are known for. I’m no exception. The world sees me as nothing more than a hedonistic pretty boy. But not everything is as it appears. One thing is certain. I'm a man who knows no boundaries. With no soul and no conscience, I'm free to take what I want. Including a deadly covert agent with a sassy mouth and an angelic smile... -
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Her Dom by Nicole Casey
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDarker, sexier, more intense…this is the story of Scar and Derek. Scar Wouldn't you give up everything for the one you love? I don't own my mind or my body anymore. Now, my name is Pet, and I am the submissive to the most beautiful man the world has ever seen. My purpose in life is to please him, to kneel in front of him, to serve his every whim without question... -
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![King of Pain by Piper Stone]()
King of Pain by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMy vows didn't make me his. My body did. Diego Santos may be wealthy, powerful, and sinfully gorgeous, but his slick veneer doesn't fool me. I know his true nature, and I had planned to end this arranged marriage before it even began. But it wasn't Diego waiting for me at the altar... -
![The Arrangement 10: The Ferro Family by H.M. Ward]()
The Arrangement 10: The Ferro Family by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWhen Avery realizes that her latest client wasn't Sean she doesn't know what to do. This person has invaded her life on a personal level and to make matters worse she doesn't even know who he is. The only good thing that came from it has been seeing Sean again, but now that he's in front of her, she doesn't want to let him go...Categorized as:
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![Corrupt Gods Collection by Cora Kenborn, Catherine Wiltcher]()
Corrupt Gods Collection by Cora Kenborn, Catherine Wiltcher
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA thrilling arranged marriage mafia romance collection where every choice has a consequence…A Santiago is a lesson in ruin.A Carrera bleeds for revenge.Thalia Santiago is the daughter of my enemy.A beautiful rebel with a single cause.Impulsive.Fearless.And ripe for her father's undoing.I recognized her the moment she stepped into my casino... -
![Opal: A Wolfes of Manhattan Novel by Helen Hardt]()
Opal: A Wolfes of Manhattan Novel by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe lashes out with spite and venom. He fights back with anger and passion.Being held captive on a South Pacific island and forced to submit to the depravity of strange men was horrific, but it wasn’t the worst experience of Kelly Taylor’s life. Abused as a child and abandoned once she turned eighteen, Kelly is now free…except for the threatening text messages she’s receiving...Categorized as:
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![Cleansed by Romilly King]()
Cleansed by Romilly King
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes you have to go back in order to go forward – Gray is going back to handle the man who saw him as an angel, and unleashed the demon in him.I am a Handler; I deal with serial killers, legally, ruthlessly, and in the presence of my Witness, because justice must be seen to be done.Handling is an intimate procedure... -
![Amos y mazmorras: Segunda parte by Lena Valenti]()
Amos y mazmorras: Segunda parte by Lena Valenti
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsChegou a hora de encarar o tão aguardado torneio Dragões e Masmorras DS. Entregue-se aos combates. Liberte seus desejos. Na busca pela irmã desaparecida, a agente Cleo Connelly conseguiu se infiltrar no ultrassecreto torneio de práticas BDSM, o Dragões e Masmorras DS... -
![Deadly by Suzanne Steele]()
Deadly by Suzanne Steele
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSome people say she's a machine and maybe she is when it comes to Born Bratva business. When her father gifts her with a new bodyguard named Oleg she does everything she can to torment him. Through the years of watching over the Pakhan's daughter Oleg finds himself wrapped up in a dark, sadistic, out of control love. It is the only weakness he has ever known... -
![King's Possession by Piper Stone]()
King's Possession by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI didn't ask for her as my bride. I just made her mine. Her father had to be taught what happens when you cross a King, but that isn't why Genevieve Rossi is sore, well-used, and waiting for me to claim her in the only way I haven't already. She's sore because she thought she could embarrass me in public without being punished...Categorized as:
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![Opal by Helen Hardt]()
Opal by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe lashes out with spite and venom. He fights back with anger and passion.Being held captive on a South Pacific island and forced to submit to the depravity of strange men was horrific, but it wasn't the worst experience of Kelly Taylor's life. Abused as a child and abandoned once she turned eighteen, Kelly is now free...except for the threatening text messages she's receiving... -
![Bratva Jewel by Sabine Barclay]()
Bratva Jewel by Sabine Barclay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI can’t resist her. I don’t want to…She’s tried to leave our life behind, but no one walks away from the bratva.She can run, but she can’t hide.I’ll be the one to catch her when she falls. And she will because she’s walking a fine line.I’ll be there because she’s mine.I’ll go to the ends of the Earth for her. She’ll discover her limits and realize only I can please her... -
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![Grace by Dee Palmer]()
Grace by Dee Palmer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSurprise is the understatement of the year and it hits Sam and Jason like a freight train.Rocked and shocked, Sam needs to determine if this is a really good surprise, because as much as she loves Jason, any future they may have together could be doomed if he’s not 100 percent all-in. She can’t afford to settle for anything less since there’s so much at stake now... -
![Champagne Wrath by Nicole Fox]()
Champagne Wrath by Nicole Fox
At first, Misha Orlov was the boss who got me pregnant.But he has become so much more than just that.He’s my husband and the father of my babies (yes, as in plural).He’s my pakhan.He’s my last hope.Because of all the people in this messed-up world, he’s the only one I can trust to save me.As bad men loom and my babies prepare to arrive, we’re both faced with a choice... -
![Dark Throne by Shanna Handel]()
Dark Throne by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI want him. And I hate him. I've known him my whole life.He's the boy who loved to torment me,pulling the ends of my braids. But when he catches me on his family's property,He does worse than that. I plan to pay him back for his punishments,but my little prank goes awry.I've made a terrible mistake, angering our family's deadly rivals. My obedience is demanded to make amends... -
![You Don't Know Me by Georgia Le Carre]()
You Don't Know Me by Georgia Le Carre
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe sexy spin off standalone to the bestselling, You Don't Own me (The Russian Don series) is available now to Preorder. You do not have to read 'You Don't On me' books 1 & 2 as this Bad Boy Mafia Romance is Noah's story and can be read as a complete standalone and has guaranteed HEA. Tasha I knew Noah Adamovich was trouble the first time our eyes locked. I was sixteen that summer... -
![Bully Me: Class of 2020 by Shantel Tessier, Siobhan Davis]()
Bully Me: Class of 2020 by Shantel Tessier, Siobhan Davis
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLoving your tormentor isn’t easy, especially when they collect broken hearts and parade them around like trophies. They’re the bad boys, the alpha a**holes, and the thorns in our sides. They push us past our limits, turn us on, and break us. They’re our bullies. They’re the class of 2020...Categorized as:
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![The Darkest Descension by Courtney Lane]()
The Darkest Descension by Courtney Lane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis is not a romanceThe Breaking Insanity saga concludes with an explosive and bittersweet ending….With the world around them spinning out of control, Nikki and Eric will decide how far they are willing to descend to obtain what they want the most.Nikki faces a tough situation that changes everything she thought she knew and tests her fragile limits... -
![The Thief by Zoe Blake]()
The Thief by Zoe Blake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI will stop at nothing to get the information I need. No matter how much she fights me… I will win in the end. My little thief cannot steal away, I don’t care how hard she tries. Daddy’s in charge now. She either follows my rules, or there will be consequences… painful ones. This is a dark romance daddy dom series. There are no sweet hugs and kisses from these domineering daddies... -
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Hawke by Anise Storm
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPreviously published in 2019, "Hawke" has been updated with a new POV and some expanded scenes. Arrogant. Sexy. Reminiscent. I felt all three about my newest client. The moment I met the sexy club owner in need of a party planner, I soon realized why. He was the one responsible for the most mortifying night of my life just one year earlier... -
![Adore by T.L. Swan]()
Adore by T.L. Swan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsT.L. Swan says: Hello, Adore is available for free on Smashwords as an introduction novella. It is the first few chapters of my book Stanton Adore and was simply to allow people to sample my writing style. Holiday romances are supposed to be fun…..and quick…….not burned into your damn brain... -
![The Roma's Claim by Shae Coon]()
The Roma's Claim by Shae Coon
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHis world is thick with sadistic intent.Greta My life was simple. Every day, I went to the same coffee shop to write about clumsy heroines and the hot guys who loved them. That was my life...until it wasn’t. Now every lash of an antique leather strap against my skin is commanded by Emiliano Calvano, the underboss of the Calvano mafia...Categorized as:
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![Saved by the Rebel (Rebel Hearts MC) by Kameron Claire]()
Saved by the Rebel (Rebel Hearts MC) by Kameron Claire
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat happens when a sassy redhead captures the attention of a kinky and domineering Navy veteran who learns she's in danger from the encroaching cartel ravaging southern Texas? Life is quiet and predictable in the small town of Maplewood. I have my business to keep me busy, and my brethren in the Rebel Hearts MC to keep me grounded... -
![Defy by Sienna Snow]()
Defy by Sienna Snow
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSophia Morelli’s wild and rebellious nature has earned her a notorious reputation in Bishop’s Landing. But everything changes when she crosses paths with Damon Pierce, her brother’s best friend and a Dom at Violent Delights with secrets of his own. The temptation to submit to his dangerous possession becomes too hard to resist...Categorized as:
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![Shiver by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine]()
Shiver by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
Wide-eyed and innocent, you stumbled into my world, never knowing the danger that lurked within. The Wolfe’s Den is no place for a little lamb, but you came anyway, and from the moment you stepped inside, you were mine. In my life there are no happy accidents. Every move is carefully orchestrated. Every situation premeditated. That’s what makes the hunt so intoxicating. What you need, I become... -
![Meet Fifty Shades Continued - Fifty Shades Freed by G.E. Griffin]()
Meet Fifty Shades Continued - Fifty Shades Freed by G.E. Griffin
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsConverted to ebook format, Cover UpdatedFifty Shades Freed from Christian's POVGet inside Christian Grey's mind, as you read the complete Fifty Shades trilogy retold from his point of view, carrying on where E L James left off at the end of 'Fifty Shades... -
![Meet Fifty Shades Continued - Fifty Shades Darker by G.E. Griffin]()
Meet Fifty Shades Continued - Fifty Shades Darker by G.E. Griffin
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsConverted to ebook format, Cover UpdatedFifty Shades Darker from Christian's POVGet inside Christian Grey's mind, as you read the complete Fifty Shades trilogy retold from his point of view, carrying on where E L James left off at the end of 'Fifty... -
![Bleeding Crowne by Nikita.]()
Bleeding Crowne by Nikita.
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratings𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑I almost lost the life I fought so hard to keep from ending. But in the blink of an eye one of my enemies got to me.I say one because there’s more. I have his name but nothing else. My life was in jeopardy again when I confessed to a betrayal I never committed, it was the only thing I could think of doing to set us free and leave the past behind... -
![The Mafia Don's Bride by Rosa Milano]()
The Mafia Don's Bride by Rosa Milano
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI walk her down the aisle. I take control of an empire.I'm about to become the boss of an entire criminal world.All I have to do is make one small town girl marry me.But she refuses to walk down the aisle.She says I'm a cruel mafia villain. A heartless devil. A monster.She thinks I'll just let her walk away?My firm hand is going to keep her right here, draped over my knee... -
![Sinfully Mastered by Serena Akeroyd]()
Sinfully Mastered by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFor little Miss Naughty, the words 'behaving' and 'love' never belonged in the same sentence... * Marina is wicked. Right down to her core. She doesn't care for the rules, is the ultimate rebel without a cause, but when she loves, she loves true. So, when the few people she actually gives a damn about get hurt because of her, the guilt is immense... -
![The Starkest Truth by Courtney Lane]()
The Starkest Truth by Courtney Lane
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis is not a romance.After her recent nuptials, Nikki Brenton is quickly thrust into a world she once avoided. Unable to adjust, her unhealthy addictions begin to tempt her and threaten to poison more than her sanity.Nothing has ever been peaceful for Eric Brenton, and his life with Nikki is no exception. The past he suppressed has returned to wreak havoc on his life... -
![Black Light: Purged by Livia Grant]()
Black Light: Purged by Livia Grant
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThey may not have used the ‘f’ word, but it didn’t matter. She knew she was too fat. Khloe finally has it all — good friends, a successful acting career, a Dom who loves her, and a bright future ahead of her. Despite that, old insecurities flare after she is turned down for a coveted role. Khloe quickly falls back into old habits that lead down a dark and dangerous path... -
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![The Power to Please Collection by Deena Ward]()
The Power to Please Collection by Deena Ward
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe complete, four-book series in one volume -- a dark and sensual tale of shattering loss and redeeming loveWho knows where one night of passion might lead?Recently-divorced Nonnie Crawford craves a new beginning -- it arrives in the form of an enigmatic, dark-eyed stranger she dubs The Businessman. He seduces her with a sizzling introduction to the thrill of sexual submission... -
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![Polished by Romilly King]()
Polished by Romilly King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow deadly do you have to be to kill a killer?Handlers are hard to kill, and to be fair most of us like the challenge when people try, but now someone is killing off handlers in bloody and complex ways.Not my problem.Not anymore.I got out, I got free, and I don’t want to go back... -
![Bitter Truths: A Twisted Arranged Marriage Romance by Dani René]()
Bitter Truths: A Twisted Arranged Marriage Romance by Dani René
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author, Dani René, comes the second book in the Crimson Falls Duet. This is the conclusion to Lycan and Scarlett’s whirlwind romance. The ring on my finger felt heavy.My heart was broken. And the bitter truths I’m about to learn don’t ease the burden.He was mine. And I vowed to be his forever. But what I found is not what I was expecting—lies and deceit...Categorized as:
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![Dark Desires by Vi Carter]()
Dark Desires by Vi Carter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's my sister's best friend. He's dangerous, cold and calculated.EmmettShe's my sister's best friend.Keeping her safe is my priority, even while I'm on a dangerous path of revenge.A path I refuse to veer from, no matter the cost.Amber's presence forces secrets that threaten to spill out.Every touch, every taste has my darkest desire demanding to be satisfied... -
![Those Boys Are Trouble by Willow Winters]()
Those Boys Are Trouble by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFive steamy, contemporary romances. One collection. AMAZON TOP 100 best selling series available in one collection for a LIMITED time! Those Boys Are Trouble includes all five of the full-length, stand-alone romances from the Valetti mafia series featuring filthy-mouthed, possessive bad boys, HEAs and no cliffhangers... -
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![The Hacker by Zoe Blake]()
The Hacker by Zoe Blake
Daddy’s going to own me. I knew computer hacking would get me into trouble one day, but not like this. Kidnapped and held captive in a military compound, I’m held down and branded with the number thirteen. Just when I think my captors have pushed me to the end of my limits, I discover there’s worse to come. A man forcing me to call him Daddy. He’s going to make me submit to him... -
![The Ingénue by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Ingénue by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Siren prequelEvents take place approximately six months before The Siren – stars Sheridan &... -
![Corrupting Violet by Ayden Perry]()
Corrupting Violet by Ayden Perry
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsViolet I only have one person in mind, Wade Lynwood, the mayor of Seattle. He’s looking for a trophy wife to carry on his arm, and I’m up for the task. If I can use my knowledge about rich men, then maybe I can lure him into my trap. The only problem is he comes with extra baggage. A son. I don’t want to be a mother, and Miles isn’t looking for one. Far from it...Categorized as:
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![Breaking Grace by Rose Devereux]()
Breaking Grace by Rose Devereux
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo years ago, I murdered the love of Grace Garrett’s life. I had it all – a thriving company, money, women at my beck and call. Then I shot and killed James Winthrop. And got away with it. His beautiful fiancé is ruined, so damaged she’s destroying herself. And I’m the reason why. Nothing and nobody can save her. Except me. Only I know how to help her start again... -
![Mob Queen by Margaret McHeyzer, Debi Orton]()
Mob Queen by Margaret McHeyzer, Debi Orton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFRANKIE DELUCA IS NOT A VILLAIN, BUT SHE’S NOT A HEROINE EITHER.Frankie DeLucaJeremy Miller replaced the governor. The problem is he won’t take a bribe like his predecessor.Miller is a thorn in my side, and I can’t find any dirt on him to use for my gain.But, there’s many ways to skin a cat.I’ll just force my way into his life and take what I want...when I want...Categorized as:
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![The Birthday Buy: A Night To Remember Auction by Des Sweet]()
The Birthday Buy: A Night To Remember Auction by Des Sweet
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Dark Mafia Romance... -
![Satan's Spawn by Jenna Styx, Danda K.]()
Satan's Spawn by Jenna Styx, Danda K.
It's scary how much life can change in an instant.One minute I'm preparing for a new school year in my San Diego town,and the next I'm being ripped from my childhood home.Making the cut from my father's death two years ago that much deeper...Categorized as:
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![Owned by the Russian Bratva Boss by Rosalie Rose]()
Owned by the Russian Bratva Boss by Rosalie Rose
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMe in exchange for clearing my parents’ debt.The terms?Marry the boss of the Russian mafia, and have his baby!VladDespite my reputation,I had a lot of respect for women.F 'em? Hell yeah.Date ‘em? Maybe.Commit to ‘em? Completely off the table—Until it wasn’t.My father’s dying command was simple:Get married and produce an heir or be stripped of the Bratva crown...Categorized as:
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![Bed of Thorns by Piper Stone]()
Bed of Thorns by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe was once my protector. Now he's become my captor.Hardened by years spent in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Edmond Montego is no longer the gentle man I remember. When he came for me, he didn't just take me for the very first time.He claimed my virgin body with a savagery that left me screaming... and he made me beg for it...
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