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Rex by Lola Wright, Pam Clinton
Aria. Leaving Chicago and my mafia family ties behind, I plant new roots in Denver. The move accomplished a couple of very important things. It put me closer to my brother and got me away from an arranged marriage within Chicago’s toughest crime family. My much-loved brother is a member of a motorcycle club, The Devil’s Angels, and they welcomed me and my family with open arms...Categorized as:
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![The Truth About Us by Aly Martinez]()
The Truth About Us by Aly Martinez
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsTruth: Penn Walker entered my life like a summer storm—dark, ominous, and filled with thunder. After witnessing my husband’s murder, I didn’t have much of a heart left to offer a man. But Penn took it all. Every jagged shard. Every broken bit. Even the dirty and twisted pieces that I wish never existed. Lie: I didn’t need him to save me. Lie: I knew exactly who he was... -
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![Unchosen Ruler by Maggie Cole]()
Unchosen Ruler by Maggie Cole
He’s the future unchosen ruler of the O’Malleys. Locked away for too many years. Underestimated and pissed off. Protective beyond all rationale. Possessive unlike any man I’ve ever known. I should run. Except Liam O'Malley isn't a choice. He's the air I breathe. Still, I wonder if I can really be queen of the O’Malleys—especially when I discover the truth about who I am...Categorized as:
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Remy by Katy Evans
Underground fighter Remington Tate is a mystery, even to himself. His mind is dark and light, complex and enlightening. At times his actions and moods are carefully measured, and at others, they spin out of control. Through it all, there's been one constant: wanting, needing, loving, and protecting Brooke Dumas... -
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Judge by Teagan Brooks
Judge. I moved into one of the rental houses owned by the club while my own house was being built. I wasn’t happy about it, but I was too old to move back in with my mother, even for just a few weeks. It was a nice, quiet neighborhood. Until the girl next door moved in and turned my world upside down before I even knew who she was. River. I had the worst luck...Categorized as:
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![Buttons and Blood by Penelope Sky]()
Buttons and Blood by Penelope Sky
Crow Barsetti knows about me—and he doesn’t like it. I know he’s paying his top guys to dig up every piece of dirt they can find, but I don’t care what he discovers. There’s nothing I’ve done that he hasn’t done himself. All that matters is I love his daughter—and he’s going to accept it. I get a call in the middle of the night while Vanessa is dead asleep—and it’s him...Categorized as:
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![Dirty Obsessions by Kenya Wright]()
Dirty Obsessions by Kenya Wright
“Oh, Misha! ”. “You’re damn right,” he growled. “Who’s f**king you? ”. “Misha! ”. “Say it again. ”. “Misha! ”. ________________________. THE SEXY SAGA OF MISHA AND AVA CONTINUES in the highly anticipated follow-up to DIRTY DESIRES! ! MISHA. Misha finally has Ava—the first black prima ballerina in Russia. Now he must clear all chaotic problems and disruptions to focus on his new love... -
![Code Name: Pisces by Janie Crouch]()
Code Name: Pisces by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMy code name is Pisces. The stars say I’m independent, wise, and intuitive. Still waters run deep. I’m the leader of Zodiac Tactical’s guardian unit. We’re the bodyguards—the ones who stand toe to toe with danger and refuse to give any ground. We protect people who need it most. But what if who needs it most is a spoiled diva? I don’t normally take on movie stars... -
![The Nanny and The Don by Tatum James]()
The Nanny and The Don by Tatum James
Steel Gray built his empire from the ground up on control. Jaded by loss and betrayal, he spends most of his time looking for ways to grow his wealth. Love is the last thing on his mind. When Devlan Rose, a tall, free-spirited server with a crown of wild curls and a smile that thaws his cold heart drops onto his radar, something in him breaks... -
![Jacob's Song by Tiffany Patterson]()
Jacob's Song by Tiffany Patterson
I’m broken. I’m well aware of this singular fact of my life. Even as I stitch up patients, correcting their perceived imperfections, I know that there is no cosmetic surgery that will fix what’s broken inside of me. Which is why I don’t let anyone get too close. I learned early on, most people can’t be trusted. The ones who were entrusted with protecting you can do the most harm...Categorized as:
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Little Jack by Lilly Atlas
Holly Lane has spent her life under the crushing thumbs of her cop father and controlling mother. Now, well into her twenties, she’s finally getting a fresh start and moving into her own apartment...Categorized as:
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![The Dragon 1 by Kenya Wright]()
The Dragon 1 by Kenya Wright
🔥🔥A slow-burn AmBw mafia romance with high heat from the Lion and Mouse World. 🔥🔥. He’s the Dragon in Tokyo’s underworld. She’s the love that will burn him alive. Nyomi Palmer came to Japan to chase a story—an exposé on the elite sex clubs hidden beneath Tokyo’s neon skyline... -
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Damaged Soul by Emma Creed
‘Bound not by blood but loyalty. We live, we ride, and we die. by our own laws’. Becoming a Soul saved me from myself. My compulsions are an asset to them, and a curse to me. Doing my duty for the club provides me with the release I need,. But beneath the surface my demons still lurk. Rogue’s fierce, strong and unpredictable,. and when she reaches out to the club...Categorized as:
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Easy to Fall by W. Winters
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Willow Winters comes the epic conclusion to the heart-wrenching, edge-of-your-seat gripping, romantic suspense, Hard to Love series. With her I was always on the highest high. That's why it was so easy to fall. I never stood a chance without her. The two of us were made for one another. It's as simple as that... -
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![One-Eye by K.L. Savage]()
One-Eye by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI had her and I lost her. That’s what pain and fear does to someone; they make someone run. And Alicia ran far. .. Taking my heart with her. We agreed we both had things to work on, but to be honest, I didn’t know how to improve. She did. She fought for us. She got stronger. She did what she said. I lied. The truth is. .. I’m not the man she needs me to be. And I don’t know how to be it... -
![Saving Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia]()
Saving Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBeckett Taylor’s quest to be a better man has brought Eve Hartt back into his life, but sometimes it feels like they’re bound together with barbed wire. Though he longs to love her without causing pain, the wreckage of their past continues to crash down around them. Yet with the help of this brothers—and for his brothers—Beckett won’t stop trying... -
![It Destroys Me by Penelope Sky]()
It Destroys Me by Penelope Sky
I chose the wrong man. .. and I chose him for the wrong reasons. Now all I want to do is repair the broken relationship with the man I've always wanted. But he's wounded by my rejection and it'll take time to heal what I've broken. But I know there's hope. .. otherwise he wouldn't have come for me. -
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The Savage by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIvan may be my name but I am best known as The Savage. Born and bred Bratva heir and loving every delicious minute of my life. That's why it was easy to kidnap the entitled Charlotte Richmond from her finishing school in England. It was my pleasure to hide her away while her depraved father searched for her. I have no heart, no emotion, and no morals. She is a bargaining chip, a means to an end...Categorized as:
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![Buttons and Betrayal by Penelope Sky]()
Buttons and Betrayal by Penelope Sky
Conway paid off Knuckles to keep me—but he expects something in return. I belong to him exclusively, to fulfill every order he gives, personally and professionally. I’m more just his muse now. I’m his in every sense of the word. I live a life of luxury in his mansion, but he treats me like a servant. I can’t deny my attraction for him, but I despise the kind of man he is...Categorized as:
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Savage Sin by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEnter a world of mystery, suspense, sin, and heart-wrenching emotion with Helen Hardt's new series! In prison, they called him Savage. Falcon Bellamy spent years locked up for a crime he didn’t commit, which shattered his dream of serving his country as a Navy SEAL. When he's granted early parole to help with a family emergency, he’s determined to reclaim his life... -
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Shattered by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“Don’t fall in love with me. I ruin beautiful things. ”. Love made him this way, but life makes him stay. Life doesn’t give a redo. There’s no rewind or pause button to take you back or stop time. Once something happens, it happened. The most tragic of those times in his life, the ones he wouldn’t get back and the moments he could never fix, reminded Demyan Avdonin of a bullet meeting glass... -
![Queen's Move by Nikita Slater]()
Queen's Move by Nikita Slater
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe declared war, she accepted the challenge. Vee is poised on the edge of a mob war. Born to the mob, abused by the mob, she is now ready to rise up and take over her dead husband's mafia holdings. She is queen in a beautiful and brutal city. She runs her organization with cool logic, passionate loyalty and an iron will. She's the perfect woman for the job... -
![Mason Neiman 2: An African American Romance: The Finale by Jatoria C.]()
Mason Neiman 2: An African American Romance: The Finale by Jatoria C.
"Oh no, bae, it’s not Voodoo—it’s a powerful love language and a mouth-watering cookie that’s sold separately. ". Mason Neiman was built for war, but betrayal? That kind of pain cuts deeper when it comes from the ones closest to you. Now, with blood in his eyes and revenge in his heart, he’s ready to turn the city upside down behind his name, his respect… and Tylee... -
![King of Pain by Piper Stone]()
King of Pain by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 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... -
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![The Hockey Situation by Lyra Parish]()
The Hockey Situation by Lyra Parish
Hating Patterson Cross is easy. Keeping my hands off him? Not so much. He's my ex-fiancé's identical twin brother, my father's star hockey player, and the man I've despised for years. That's three very good reasons I shouldn't ask Pattycakes to be my hookup for the season. But I recklessly do it anyway. To my surprise, my biggest hater says yes. We agree to keep it secret... -
![Undying by Madeline Sheehan]()
Undying by Madeline Sheehan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA creation of chaos and lust, I was born into a world so foul, I made it my mission to find the beauty hidden within, to reveal the sun behind the clouds, the rainbows after the storms, the life that still exists even in death. One-third my mother, I had an infectious smile and a heart so big, there was room enough for everyone, no matter their sins... -
![Marauder by Bella Di Corte]()
Marauder by Bella Di Corte
He stole my heart out of revenge. There was one thing I always thought was mine to give: my heart. I never imagined a marauder would steal it out of vengeance—vengeance that had nothing to do with me. His greatest enemy happened to be the man in love with me, and somehow I became nothing but a pawn. I was no damsel in distress, though. More like an archer, ready to battle... -
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Into the Blackness by Norma Jeanne Karlsson
Cease being everything you’re trained to be in order to find who you’re meant to be…with. Nick Cooper is many things in life. He’s a vicious enforcer for a crime family. He’s a monster that tortures with a smirk tattooed on his lips. He’s an olive-skinned god, mysterious and captivating. He’s the best undercover field agent in the Domestic Crime Agency. He’s my partner for the next year...Categorized as:
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![Seeking Peace by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez]()
Seeking Peace by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNothing remains of Blake’s life before the club except death, deceit, and corruption. He was on the road to self-destruction when his path crossed with Jake, the President of Kings of Retribution. Now Blake is dedicated to the MC and loyal to the men he calls brothers. The club gave him a family and purpose. Blake thought he finally had everything he ever wanted. Until Ember... -
![Dark Destiny by Bec Botefuhr]()
Dark Destiny by Bec Botefuhr
You were with Willow and Jagger when they found their happily ever after in Dark Endings. You felt their love. You felt their relief, but what you didn't feel, was the pain they left tucked inside. Jagger killed his own father, he suffered on an island alone being forced to fight to save his life. Now, the memories are catching up on him. The reality is haunting him. He's becoming numb... -
![Roma Queen by Callie Hart]()
Roma Queen by Callie Hart
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“The stunning conclusion to the Roma Royals Duet Series. The very best of Callie Hart. Hold on tight, because this is one hell of a ride! ”. Son. Lover. Protector. KING. I’ve been many things to many people over the course of my life, but that title – King – has always been a tough pill to swallow... -
![A Peek Beyond the Consequences by Aleatha Romig]()
A Peek Beyond the Consequences by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNo longer available: Previous available in BREATHLESS - An Anthology. Due to reader request. .. this novella has been expanded (tripled in length) and will be release in January of 2015 as Beyond the Consequences. Anthony Rawlings is a man most women love to hate or hate to love... -
![Blowback by Monica James]()
Blowback by Monica James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis was supposed to be simple. Vengeance was mine. But I should know by now that nothing in life is easy. My endgame has changed all because I met someone who wishes I was dead. Yet her hatred is the only thing saving her from The Big Bad. My lies protect her, so the harder she hates, the safer she is. The thing about love and hate—it skates a very thin line. I need to stay away... -
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Jack by Penny Dee
What doesn't kill me had better start running. .. Life as I knew it ended with a bullet. It stole my brother from me and destroyed my family. From the ashes, I rose stronger and meaner, to exact the kind of revenge best served bloody and cold. I took out every single person I held responsible,. Except one. He’s a phantom but his days are numbered. Because I won’t stop until I’m done... -
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![Queen of Misfortune by Ajme Williams]()
Queen of Misfortune by Ajme Williams
3 rules I follow no matter what:. Never marry into the mafia. Never trust a man again. Never fall in love with a mobster. But Donovan Ricci isn’t taking no for an answer. When I was younger, my father married me off so I’d stop causing trouble for him. But now, years later, my husband is dead, and there’s another dangerous man who wants me... -
![Dark Desire by Bec Botefuhr]()
Dark Desire by Bec Botefuhr
This book contains adult content. 18+ only. This isn't for the faint hearted, it is not your typical love story, but I do promise it has some seriously hot scenes. You have been warned. Enjoy. After the shock of finding out about Jagger's wife, Willow ran. She needed time, needed space to fix her heart. The love of her life has a big choice to make. Her or his wife...Categorized as:
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![Staying Dirty by Cheryl McIntyre]()
Staying Dirty by Cheryl McIntyre
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 30 ratings“What I did today… I don’t want to be that person anymore. I don’t know how you can stand to touch me. ". “I’ll never stop wanting to touch you, Link. I’m pretty sure you’re the only one I want to touch for the rest of my life. ”. Link and Rocky's story concludes in this fifth and final installment of the Dirty series. *This is part five in a five-part novella series... -
![It Breaks Me by Penelope Sky]()
It Breaks Me by Penelope Sky
Axel betrayed me. As hard as I tried to keep him out of my heart, he broke through it like shattered glass. Even though my father didn't approve and our relationship would always be a secret, I didn't care. He was worth it. .. until he wasn't. Six months have passed, and that's exactly how long it's taken me to get over what he's done. I never see him at my father's estate...Categorized as:
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![Stand - Part Two by Jay Marie]()
Stand - Part Two by Jay Marie
Experience Part Two of Two of the long-awaited epic conclusion to the Stronger Series by Jay Marie! Her. The end is finally here. I can feel it in my bones. Darren Davis thought he could trap me in this life, bind me to him in every imaginable way. But he seriously underestimated my stubbornness. One way or another, I will destroy the cage he has placed me in and reclaim what has always been mine...Categorized as:
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![With Ties that Bind: Book Two by Trisha Wolfe]()
With Ties that Bind: Book Two by Trisha Wolfe
A new threat has descended upon Arlington, and lead medial examiner Avery Johnson is in its sights, being targeted by the city’s latest serial killing menace known to the public as the Alpha Killer. Whether urban legend or reality, the Alpha feeds into the media craze, orchestrating a killing spree to stamp out all rivals... -
![Hold Me by LP Lovell]()
Hold Me by LP Lovell
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m a former slave. The sister of death. Collateral. He’s a bad man. A cartel boss— and my everything. I thought I was done being someone’s toy, but I was so very wrong. Safety is nothing more than a premise in my world, and it seems my own sister can’t be trusted. Loyalties will be tested, and even my big bad wolf might not be able to save me this time. A priceless pawn... -
![Savage Legacy by S.R. Jones]()
Savage Legacy by S.R. Jones
Giovanni. Amelia betrayed me, and now she must pay the price. She says I’m her captor, but the line between captor and protector is fine. There are things I know. Things I could tell her, but I won’t. The awful truth is that she hates me, and I don’t trust her. We’re a match made in hell. But when we strike that match, we burn so beautifully together. Amelia. Lies and betrayal are all I know now...Categorized as:
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![Twisted Bond by S.R. Jones]()
Twisted Bond by S.R. Jones
No matter what, she's mine. .. for better, or for worse. Giovanni:. When you take two individual strands and twist them together,. you make them stronger. Amelia refuses to see the strength we share, so I will make. her. Both our lives are now on the line. I won’t let her go, though, and I won’t let anyone else take her. from me. Twisted, yes, but Amelia is mine...Categorized as:
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![Daddy Dangerous by Sadie Minx]()
Daddy Dangerous by Sadie Minx
I thought my plan was foolproof. Until he caught me. All I wanted was a story. Something to get me out of the gossip columns and into real journalism. Now I’m trapped on this island, being hunted by a man who can make even the worst criminals piss themselves in fear with just a single look. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far I run, he will catch me...Categorized as:
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![The Scars Between Us by M.K. Schiller]()
The Scars Between Us by M.K. Schiller
Emma Cooper is determined to fulfill her mother’s dying wish to scatter her ashes with Aiden Sheffield in Linx, Texas. Just one problem. Why Texas and who the hell is Aiden Sheffield? The only clue is a faded piece of her mother’s stationary... -
![Beautiful Broken Promises by Kimberly Lauren]()
Beautiful Broken Promises by Kimberly Lauren
Every day you stay gone. I die a thousand more deaths. Lane Parker has secrets he hasn’t even told his closest friends. He may have earned their respect but it’s undeserved. He may seem genuine but he’s a total fraud. He may look strong, but on the inside he’s weak and drowning with no chance of catching his breath any time soon... -
![Certifiable Attraction by Kylie Kent]()
Certifiable Attraction by Kylie Kent
Dominic. Good things don’t happen to bad people. A lesson I’ve learnt the hard way. I should have known better. I should have never let myself become so attached to her. She was the sweetest obsession, an addiction like no other. Now she’s gone and I’m left with nothing but a black hole where her light used to shine...Categorized as:
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![Gunner by Lola Wright]()
Gunner by Lola Wright
Ava:. Left to die as an infant, Ava Beaumont has not had an easy life. Being raised by the system has taught her to be independent, hardworking and cautious. When Ava becomes a victim she uses her inner strength to put it behind her and move forward... -
![Heartless by Willow Winters, W. Winters]()
Heartless by Willow Winters, W. Winters
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author W Winters comes an emotionally captivating and thrilling, romantic suspense. At first, his words were harsh and his touch cold. I didn’t want to be in his presence any more than he wanted me there. I knew he was a dangerous man and he could destroy me if only he wanted to. That’s not what he wanted though. It’s not what he needed... -
![Children of Ambition by J.J. McAvoy]()
Children of Ambition by J.J. McAvoy
Children of Vice #2. "Show me a strong woman and I’ll show you the scars on her soul that made her so. ”. Everything I’ve done, everything I will do…no remorse. The world is a vicious place for a woman. It’s even crueler to the daughter of the Ceann na Conairte—discarded, married off, left powerless…. But I am no ordinary daughter of the mafia...Categorized as:
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