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Devil's Cut by J.R. Ward
In #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward’s thrilling finale of the Bourbon Kings series, the Bradford family dynasty teeters on the edge of collapse after the murder of their patriarch—and a shocking arrest. At first, the death of William Baldwine, the head of the Bradford family, was ruled a suicide...Categorized as:
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Fortune by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 14 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. The action, drama, and secrecy continue June 27, 2023!Categorized as:
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Nuclear Option by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe exciting and thrilling conclusion to Cash and Eva’s story, and the second book in the OPS series! The military defines a Nuclear Option as a drastic step or last resort, and I’m about to take it. Cash. I am an expert marksman, engaging the enemy from afar. You’ll never see me coming because I’m that good. Even a sniper can be drawn out of hiding... -
Enigma by Lora Leigh
In the prologue to LIVE WIRE, Tehya Talamosi, code name: Enigma, is the one woman Jordan Malone, commander of the Elite Ops, wants and is the one woman he knows he can never have. But when they share one blazingly hot night, everything changes in ways Jordan could have never imagined. ..Categorized as:
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Fatal Consequences: Fatal Destiny: The Wedding Novella by Marie Force
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsPolitics can be murder…. Lieutenant Sam Holland has no sooner accepted Senator Nick Cappuano's proposal than she's back on the job. A woman has been found brutally murdered and evidence points to Henry Lightfeather, a senator and close friend of Nick's. While Sam investigates, Nick stands by his friend—complicating his own bid for reelection and causing tension between the couple... -
Merciless Obsession by Tay Mo'Nae
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTask with shutting down Ziora's investigation and reporting on his family's business, The Bloodline, was all Ezra was supposed to do. When he first laid eyes on her, he knew he had to have her. No longer concerned with shutting her blogging down, Ezra takes matters into his own hands and sets all his focus on making Ziora his... -
One Night with You by Marie Force
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSince the debut of Fatal Affair in 2010, Fatal Series readers have been wondering about that “memorable” one-night stand between Sam Holland and Nick Cappuano that took place six years before Fatal Affair opens... -
Twined Bond by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAll is well in Holly Woods. My best friend's love triangle is now a happy little circle. My sister-in-law just gave birth to my gorgeous new niece who is the world's best cuddler, and Nonna's—kind of—not on my back every ten minutes about the fact we're getting married in one month. *Supposedly. *. Until the mayor's niece—our baker for the wedding—commits suicide... -
Fatal Destiny by Marie Force
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsWith the week of their wedding finally upon them, Washington, D. C. , Police Lieutenant Sam Holland and her fiance, Senator Nick Cappuano, are at odds. In the aftermath of a tragic loss, they struggle to reconnect as the big day draws near, but their work keeps pulling them apart... -
Self-Licking Ice Cream Cone by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSelf-Licking Ice Cream Cone is book 12 in the OPS series and should be read in order. I never should have grown out my hair. That’s where this whole thing started. I was too rigid. Too organized. And nobody failed to point that out to me. So, I grew my hair out to prove them wrong. Now I had a fake career as a model, all in the name of keeping a woman named Juliette safe... -
Seductive Sin by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEnter a world of mystery, suspense, sin, and heart-wrenching emotion with Helen Hardt's new series! They’re drawn into a world of seductive sin…. Savannah Gallo sacrificed herself to save her lover and is now imprisoned inside an opulent mansion belonging to a rival crime family. Despite the confining walls, her spirit remains unbroken... -
Heir in Exile by Danielle Bourdon
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsChey's return to Latvala is fraught with deception. She enters the country illegally upon Prince Sander's request, and, realizing they cannot hide their relationship much longer, prepare to announce their status to the King and Queen. Neither could have imagined the lengths the ruling Monarchs would go to keep the two apart...Categorized as:
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Sweet Revenge by Christy Reece
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsJamie Kendrick went on a trip to hell at the hands of Stanford Reddington, a monster protected by money and power. Now, asking for Last Chance Rescue’s help, Jamie makes plans for her revenge. And Dylan Savage, one of LCR’s most skilled operatives, is given an assignment he despises but can’t refuse—to train the lovely Jamie but thwart her revenge plot at all costs... -
The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsBillionaire Max Hamilton thought he was finally starting to find contentment, more than two years after losing his wife Mia in a tragic drowning accident. He'd been reunited with a sister he hadn’t realized existed. Finally he had family again, a reprieve from the pain and loneliness that had haunted him since his devastating loss...Categorized as:
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Smokey's Distraction by Chiah Wilder
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA woman threatened by her past. An outlaw biker bent on keeping her safe. Does he hold the key to igniting her passion? Smokey can’t quit the one-night-stand lifestyle of his rugged Rocky Mountain motorcycle club. Used to smooth whiskey and easy women, he’s stunned when a drop-dead gorgeous stranger at his local bar rejects his advances... -
Home Fires by Cat Johnson
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNavy SEAL Cal Swenson's going home has been a long time coming. Too bad his homecoming was based on a lie. And why did Granny feign dying to get him back to New York? That's the big question...Categorized as:
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Tony by J.A. Huss
Belinda Baker and I were not made for each other. We are not soul mates, or lovers, or even frenemies. She is the one who needed to get away. What we had together wasn’t blind love, it was sick rage. We were a match made in hell, it was hate at first sight, and when she walked away from me and never looked back—it was a relief. It was bliss...Categorized as:
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Blood Moon by Sandra Brown
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 36 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with a sexy thriller where an unruly detective and an ambitious tv show producer work against the clock to prevent another young woman from disappearing before the next blood moon—while trying to resist the attraction between them... -
Burning Love by Sable Hunter
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe Hell Yeah! Series continues with Burning Love (Hell Yeah! Sweeter Version Book 6 – Cajun Style). Beau’s passion burns hot for Harley Montoya. When he discovers that the woman who has enflamed his libido is the girl he fell in love with so long ago in a runaway shelter, he is overcome with joy. But Harley - or Nada as he knew her - has been burned by tragedy... -
Mine to Crave by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNew York Times best-selling author Cynthia Eden continues her dark and sexy “Mine” romantic suspense series with…MINE TO CRAVE. HE TAKES WHAT HE WANTS. From the moment that billionaire casino owner Drake Archer sees Jasmine Bennett, he’s obsessed. Consumed by desire for the mysterious redhead, Drake will do anything necessary to claim her...Categorized as:
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Finally Home by Ann Vaughn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThis will be the 4th and final book in the Home Series, and focuses on Commander Michael Casiano and Lainey Riley. Mike Casiano has lived his life by a certain creed: take care of all those who depend on you and leave no man behind. He wanted more for his life than joining his family's law firm when he graduated college... -
Luke's Revenge by Lisa Renee Jones
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe third and final book in the Walker Security: Lucifer Trilogy. .. In the mind-blowing and stunning finale, all will be revealed as Lucifer's forever with the woman he loves hangs in the balance. -
Protecting Eagle by Jane Blythe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFirst impressions can be hard to overcome. Olivia Wakefield took the job at the prestigious and world renowned Prey Security under false pretenses. She always knew there was a chance she could be found out. What she didn't expect was for her sexy boss to put her in prison, or to find herself directly in the crosshairs of a dangerous terrorist...Categorized as:
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Reno by Scott Hildreth
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA psychotic kidnapper with a gun. A blindfolded ride to a ruthless drug dealer’s compound. Torture. A slow death. These were the things that were awaiting me while I worked the evening shift of what was sure to be my last day on earth. Then, he came in for dinner. He had a loud Harley-Davidson, a dry sense of humor, a contagious laugh, and seven friends. All he wanted was an enchilada dinner. But... -
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The Complete War of Roses Trilogy by Lana Sky
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMistakenly kidnapped as part of a years-long family feud, Ellen must do whatever it takes to protect herself from her cruel captor, Mischa. Will he show her mercy and kindness — or will he break her? Read the COMPLETED trilogy. -
Shadow by Brooke Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wants the future. .. He's stuck in the past. .. Serenity Michaels has wanted Shadow since the moment she laid eyes on him and she's never been the one to shy away from what she wants. One drunken night with him proves the future she craves. He walks away without a second look. One night together was never going to be enough. . -
Winter Dads: A Crescent Cove Cozy bundle by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSnuggle in with 7 hot single dad or dad-in-the-making tales to keep you warm this winter. Seven different dads from suited heroes to cops to mechanics and race car drivers to tech geniuses to contractors to teachers—all full-length stories with sigh-worthy happily-ever-afters and small town shenanigans! Along with a baby. .. or seven... -
Maddox's Truce: Special Edition by Heather Slade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Hatfields and McCoys have nothing on the Butler and Avilla families. The feud between the families has been going on for decades and doesn't look like it will end anytime soon. But neither the feud, nor the fence between the wineries can keep two determined young lovers apart...Categorized as:
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Just a Little Desire by Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI wasn’t the type of woman who indulged in one night stands, but the irresistible Liam Powers managed to charm me right into his bed. By morning, he was gone, leaving me to wonder if our night together had been nothing more than a dream. . . until he showed up at my office a few weeks later, a wealthy investor interested in infusing cash into our struggling family business... -
The Sheik's Marriage Contract by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBy law, Sheik Tazir el Mitra knew that time was running out. He had to find a wife. Fast! Unfortunately, he was still infatuated with someone from his past. So he was stunned when that woman walked into his office, even more beautiful than he remembered. The lovely Lila stood in front of him, talking about…something. And all he could think about was how gorgeous she looked...Categorized as:
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The Everest Brothers by S.L. Scott
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Everest Brothers is a compilation of contemporary romance, royal romance, and romantic suspense bestselling novels. These alphas fall hard and love harder while sweeping the women in their lives off their feet. You will fall head over heels for these billionaire heroes with hearts of gold while cheering for the confident women who steal their hearts... -
Deadly Deception by Alexa Grace
In Deadly Deception, the second book of Alexa Grace's Deadly Trilogy, enter the disturbing world of illegal adoptions, baby trafficking and murder with new detective Lane Hansen and private investigator Frankie Douglas. Lane Hansen has a problem... -
One Woman by Lisa Renee Jones
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe second book in the Naked trilogy. .. More information coming soon. -
More Than Sexy by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHe’s sexy and brooding. She’s sweetness and light. Owning a nightclub has its advantages, and for alpha billionaire Jason Dare, the perks of enjoying a woman's company without any expectations works perfectly for him . . . until he rescues Faith Lancaster from the side of the road and is tempted by more than just her sweet treats... -
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Mark - The Callahan Brothers by Emily March
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThey are the Bad Boys of Brazos Bend—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Callahan. Members of Mark Callahan’s old military unit are being murdered. To discover who’s responsible and why, the former intelligence officer must partner with the only team member more dangerous than he is…Annabelle Monroe, his ex-wife... -
A Just Deception by Adrienne Giordano
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe protector: Peter Jessup, former Navy SEAL, currently employed by Taylor Security. He likes being the hero—in charge and in control. His client: Lawyer Isabelle DeRosa. The sexy brunette is the personification of Peter's fantasies. She's willing to get physical but nothing more serious... -
Tangled Hearts by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“In a race against time to save my sister, I'm putting it all on the line – even my heart. ” When Aria left Gig Harbor and its haunting childhood memories behind, she vowed never to return. But when her foster sister, Rachel, vanishes, Aria's determination is tested... -
Rich as Sin by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFake relationship? I thought that only happened in spicy BookTok novels. I'm an emergency room doctor working double shifts. You can pretty much always find me wearing scrubs. I haven't had a date since. .. Okay, not going to admit that sad number out loud. He's got an accent sexy enough to make your panties melt. .. Richmond Bachman, as cocky as he is gorgeous. .Categorized as:
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Her SEAL Protection by Katie Knight, Leslie North
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsGoing undercover was never this meant to be this hot…. Someone is trying to kill Eden Dawson. Trouble is, she has no idea who. After waking up in the hospital with partial amnesia, her family informs her that she witnessed a murder, and now she’s a target from someone who wants to make sure she doesn’t testify. Her brother insists she needs a bodyguard… Enter former Navy SEAL Chandler Ruthven...Categorized as:
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Hold Me If You Can by Jordan Silver, R+M Photography
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMancini 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... -
Sweet Seduction Shadow by Nicola Claire
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 ratings"The moment you entered my world, you set it alight. Until there were no more shadows left to hide in. ". Abi Merchant has been on the run for five long years. Panic and paranoia have been her constant companion. In an effort to survive the tortured memories of her past, she's had to live within her mind... -
Declan by T.L. Drake
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEmber:. My whole life I’ve been a victim. Touched, tormented and eventually, taken. Trust isn’t something I give easily. But I trust Mia, and eventually I found my place within her family. When her cousin, Declan gets hurt by the same men who haunt me, I feel it’s my place to help him through the nightmare. After all, he’s the man who saved me...Categorized as:
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Thrill Me to Death by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA hot-blooded bodyguard. An heiress worth a cool billion. And one dangerous attraction. .. . Roxanne St. Claire delivers a heart-pounding thrill ride in the second Bullet Catchers novel! HE KNOWS ALL HER SECRETS. .. Max Roper never lets emotion get in the way of his job -- not since the tragic shooting that killed his fiancée's father...Categorized as:
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First You Run by Roxanne St. Claire
AN UNSTOPPABLE BODYGUARD ON THE HUNT. A WOMAN HIDING A SECRET EVEN SHE DOESN'T KNOW. A PASSION THAT BEGINS WITH DANGER. .. . Bullet Catcher Adrien Fletcher is on a mission to track down a baby given up in a black market adoption thirty years ago. He has a list of possible names and one tantalizing clue: the infant girl had been marked with a tiny tattoo... -
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How To Heal A Heartbreak by Cynthia Eden
He’s never run from a fight, and he’s not about to start now. Holden Blackwell, former MMA fighter and current all-around problem solver for the rich and famous, never expects for his ex to appear in his office, asking for his help. Sure, Claudia Fairmont haunts his dreams—and his waking hours—but she hates him, with good reason...Categorized as:
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Take Me Tonight by Roxanne St. Claire
What do thrill-seeking women want? A fantasy-fulfilling abduction. .. an exciting rescue by a scorching hot guy. .. with an unforgettable night of passion. So they go to www. takemetonite. com -- and then they die. Someone has to stop it...Categorized as:
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Dead Aim by Iris Johansen
A celebrated photojournalist, Alex Graham has recorded some of the most tragic and heartbreaking of stories, but her latest assignment has forced her across a dangerous line. At a dam collapse in Arapahoe Junction, Colorado, Alex witnesses a conspiracy that will shock the nation. For the collapse of the Arapahoe Dam was not an accident...Categorized as:
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Dying for You by Beverly Barton
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAll private security agent Lucie Evans wanted was a fresh start�and the chance to show Sawyer McNamara, her ex-boss, that she no longer craved his absolution for a crime she didn't commit. So when the offer of a trip to South America as the personal bodyguard to a billionaire heiress came up, Lucie jumped at the prospect of leaving the Dundee Agency behind. Then the nightmare began... -
Cover Your Eyes by Mary Burton
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNow stunningly repackaged and reissued, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mary Burton unleashes her trademark hard-edged suspense in the first Morgans of Nashville book, as a public defender must seek justice for a murder from the past to prevent new killings in the horrifying present. .. DON'T LOOK. At first, they struggle to escape... -
Out of Control by Shannon McKenna
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn Behind Closed Doors and Standing In The Shadows, you met the dangerously sexy and rugged McCloud Brothers. Now it’s Davy McCloud’s turn to encounter a woman who will put him to the test on every level…. Don’t get too close…. That’s P. I. Davy McCloud’s unwavering rule when it comes to women. He likes to keep his world strictly under control...
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