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Ethic 6 by Ashley Antoinette
The final book to the legendary Ethic series by Ashley Antoinette concludes the heart wrenching story of Ezra Okafor. Will he find forever with his one true love? Will Alani ever truly forgive Ethic, or are they destined to say goodbye? Will Morgan and Messiah repair their love before it's too late? Step into Ethic Land once more as Antoinette pens the greatest love story of this generation... -
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A Lover's Vow by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsShe's all he's ever wanted. He's everything she'll ever need. Business mogul Dalton Granger is as passionate as he is gorgeous, but private investigator Jules Bradshaw won't give him the time of day. She knows all about the youngest Granger brother—a charming bad boy whose only interest is playing the field... -
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![Hostile Takeover by Christina C. Jones]()
Hostile Takeover by Christina C. Jones
For Nalani Stark, legacy matters… maybe more than most things.Important enough that when that legacy — inextricably tied to her mother’s memory - is challenged, she’s forced to consider even the most undesirable options…Such as a match made in hell with Orion Sterling. The heir to the competitor she grew up being warned about.Orion is a man well-accustomed to getting exactly what he wants... -
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Malice Matrimony by Lakia
In the complex web of fate and obligation, Jaliah, a successful dentist, and Rio, the ambitious heir to the plug’s throne, suddenly find their destinies intertwined. Forced into a marriage to ensure Jaliah’s safety, their arrangement arises from dire necessity rather than affection. However, as Jaliah and Rio navigate the intricacies of their union, unexpected emotions begin to surface... -
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![Saved by A Billionaire 2 by Miss J.]()
Saved by A Billionaire 2 by Miss J.
Betrayal.A feeling that Christina thought she would never feel again; at least not from the person that she’s fallen in love with.Feeling hopeless, with nothing to lose, Christina starts to spiral out of control, and the only person that can save her is the person she now hates... -
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Lawe by Grey Huffington
Cold. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of her. Why you running from me? The first question comes to mind each time she turns her back on me. Rigid and cool to the touch, her heart had ice around it . She’d put it in the deepest, darkest hole and dared anyone to try and fetch it . A man that appreciates a challenge took this one on head first...Categorized as:
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![Quiet Chaos by Keta Kendric]()
Quiet Chaos by Keta Kendric
Mecca: Family. Being a member of the Evans family was a blessing and a curse. By the time I was sixteen, I had committed four murders and had been beaten to within an inch of my life. Yet, I had turned out to be the fighter, the one that had been strong enough to survive in a world of chaos... -
![Love Redeemed by Love Belvin]()
Love Redeemed by Love Belvin
Love Redeemed – the conclusion of the of the Love’s Improbable Possibility series: Life’s complicated… Life’s not fair… All is fair in love and war… Find out in this riveting conclusion how Rayna reconciles her inability to trust and willingness to explore love in ways she thought she wasn’t worthy of. See love redeemed for someone who thought it was not in the cards... -
![Malice Matrimony 2 by Lakia]()
Malice Matrimony 2 by Lakia
In the sequel to the gripping saga, the Brooks boys are reeling from the shocking assassination attempt that concluded Malice Matrimony. Tensions run high as the family scrambles to uncover the identity of the assailant lurking in the shadows. With danger creeping around every corner and old wounds reopening, the family finds themselves at odds like never before... -
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Meraux Mafia: No Ordinary Love by Kaylyn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Meraux Family is the governing body of DuPont Falls. They protect from corruption, discrimination, and abuse of power. They provide structure, order, and support. Nothing moves in or out of the city without their say-so.They reign supreme, but even they have rules to abide by; family preservation is the most important. They will do ANYTHING to preserve it... -
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Bane by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson's last Westmoreland bachelor is a navy SEAL on a mission to protect the woman who got away… After five years, navy SEAL Brisbane Westmoreland is back home on his ranch and ready to reclaim the woman he left behind. But when he tracks her to Dallas, he's in for a shock...Categorized as:
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Implied Consent by K.C. Mills
Gray Jordan, former Chargers quarterback and franchise player, learned a lot of tough lessons throughout his career. However, the worst of all was that no amount of money and fame can protect your heart. After a very public scandal, he quietly walked away from the one thing he loved the most: football... -
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For Keeps by Tiffany Patterson
Destiny I was doing fine. Just fine. I’d long since left my cheating, two-timing, slime ball of a husband, and was doing well making my way in the world. I had a career that I loved as a financial advisor, great friends, and family. I didn’t need for anything. Especially not love. Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t completely soured on the whole falling in love thing...Categorized as:
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![A Risqué Engagement by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
A Risqué Engagement by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn the surface, Corinne Thomas has the world at her fingertips. As a stewardess for one of the largest airlines, Corinne travels the globe, gaining a glimpse of what most people only fantasize about. Adventurous by nature, her daring persona allows her the freedom to take risks and live her life, at times, in complete anonymity...Categorized as:
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![Dirty Hearts by Kenya Wright]()
Dirty Hearts by Kenya Wright
Darkly intense and deeply erotic, we return to the Lion and Mouse. The war has ended. Kazimir hopes to spend quiet time with Emily, but there are more enemies creeping within the shadows. New dangers that threaten the couple’s happiness... -
![Brothers Black 7: Johnathan the Fixer by Blue Saffire, Covers by Combs]()
Brothers Black 7: Johnathan the Fixer by Blue Saffire, Covers by Combs
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRoniI don't know my past, I've lost control of my future, but I have a bullet for my present. Nough said.JohnathanThat’s Roni, and that’s about as much as you will get from her. When you get to know her, you understand why. From the moment our eyes connected, I knew I’d be the one to fix what was broken. It didn’t matter that we were never supposed to see each other again... -
![On Chill With A Billionaire 2 by Black Lavish]()
On Chill With A Billionaire 2 by Black Lavish
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter an eventful weekend, Tish thought she would be going back to her normal life until her and Noelle are abducted. When Chill finds out he does everything in his power to get them back safely. Only getting them back was just the beginning of Chill’s problems. With revenge on his mind, and snakes in his grass, he won’t rest until he demolishes any and everything that threatens his family... -
![With Your Permission by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
With Your Permission by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was their first encounter that landed them in newfound territory. Up and coming wedding planner Bri St. James is in the height of her career. As the CEO of Building Bridges LLC, Bri is driven by determination for success, and each day makes for new opportunities abound... -
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Jaxson, The King Who Got Me: The Evans Brothers Book 2 by Miss Jenesequa
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s the type of man she should be running far away from. A man she has no business getting tangled with personally. And still she wants him and all the intoxicating ways of his wild world.Giving away his heart was never part of the deal when it came to women. It was only supposed to be about pleasure. Nothing else and nothing more... -
![Beyond Temptation by Brenda Jackson]()
Beyond Temptation by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSexy millionaire Morgan Steele will settle for nothing less than the perfect woman. And when he lays his arrogant eyes on sultry Lena Spears, he believes he''s found her. There''s only one problem, the lady in question seems totally immune to his charm.Morgan is determined to convince the sassy career woman that he''s Mr. Right. He wines and dines her... -
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Secret Love by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCelebrity actress Diamond Swain needs a peaceful place to hide out from the news-hungry paparazzi—a place like Whispering Pines. And yet from the moment she arrives at the remote Texas ranch, Diamond finds herself at odds with its rugged owner, Jake Madaris—a man who challenges her to care about more than making it to the top. Jake doesn't have time to babysit some Hollywood star...Categorized as:
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Mick Sinatra 1: For Once In My Life by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBad boy Mick Sinatra feels the heat from the Feds from without, and disloyal men from within. He has no time for love. But when a woman comes along so unlike the dull socialites and supermodels of his past, he wonders if fate is playing a cruel trick on him...Categorized as:
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![Craving A Thug's Love by Asia Monique]()
Craving A Thug's Love by Asia Monique
You're cordially invited to the wedding of Sheldon Black and Monroe Harper.HimI was in love with my fiance—the woman I was marrying in six weeks' time and she had no idea.HerI was marrying the love of my life, only he didn't see me in the same way. Falling for my fiance hadn't been the plan, but when did things ever go as planned?They were promised to one another before birth... -
![Love Me by Tiffany Patterson]()
Love Me by Tiffany Patterson
“...give me three months.” “Three months for what?” “To make you love me.”For years I’ve withheld my feelings for my best friend, Monique. After dating losers, she needs a man who’s docile, safe … a nice guy. I’ve never been that. When we were younger, I couldn’t control my temper when it came to keeping her safe. My loss of control forced the only woman I loved to move hundreds of miles away...Categorized as:
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![The Fine Print by T'Lyn]()
The Fine Print by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIf the plan doesn’t work change the plan not the goal.Those words become the anthem to Soraya Gault’s life in ways she never could have imagined. Soraya sacrifices a lot to secure her future and take care of her family but it never feels like enough.Zamaseon Hendricks works hard and lives by his own rules. There is only one woman in his life who he is willing to risk it all for... -
![Missing Hearts by Kenya Wright]()
Missing Hearts by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTWO BRILLIANT AGENTS TRACK ONE CUNNING PSYCHO. FBI Agent Alexander King has a special gift for catching vicious predators. He gets inside the twisted minds of psychopaths and hunts them down. However, this case in a small Georgia town is challenging his skills. A serial killer named The Angel Maker has kidnapped and killed six little black girls... -
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Relationship Status: A Rich Kept Wife 2: An African American Romance: Finale by S.L. Partee
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJinja Somerset's dream wedding becomes a nightmare when she's shot and left for dead. Her new husband, Yansa "Yac" Carter, is consumed by fear and rage, vowing to find those responsible and protect his beloved wife at any cost. Their love, once a beautiful promise, is now tested by jealousy, betrayal, and danger... -
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A Hood White Boy Finessed My Heart by J. Charnise
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith her life in shambles, Ava Gray goes in for an interview that just may help get her life back on track. Taking care of a special needs child and dealing with an abusive husband, the weight of the world seems to be on her shoulders.That’s until she’s offered a job at a billion-dollar banking company.Ethan Whitmore was already living his best life. A boss by nature... -
![An Alpha's Heart: Monique and Pearson by Kasey Martin]()
An Alpha's Heart: Monique and Pearson by Kasey Martin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHIS IS A STANDALONE NOVEL Monique Carter is a curvaceous, ambitious, intelligent woman with a drive like no other. She’s about her business, and nothing can stand in her way. That is until she meets Pearson Grant, a tall, green-eyed handsome megalomaniac that makes no apologies for his atrocious behavior... -
![Stranded in Arizona by Olivia Gaines]()
Stranded in Arizona by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKevia Caplan spent her entire life as a caregiver, first to her parents and then to her spoiled baby sister. Working as a database administrator for the FBI, she came across files of the worst in human behavior. When her sister tells her she’s going to become a mail-order bride, Kevia tags along to ensure her sister’s safety...Categorized as:
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![Roots of the Wicked by Keta Kendric]()
Roots of the Wicked by Keta Kendric
Jax Saint-Pierre is dedicated to building the success of her business and living life the way she mapped it. That is, until driven and charismatic Chase Taylorson stands firmly in her path with his arrogant charm. He was the first man to make her consider changing her strict no-relationship rule, but with her wicked past, she keeps him at a distance for his own good...Categorized as:
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![Hood Luvin' From A White Boy 2 by Sha Jones]()
Hood Luvin' From A White Boy 2 by Sha Jones
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJavo and Mahogany are starting to get closer and are both falling hard for each other. However, when Diamond, the stripper that was only supposed to be a one night stand unexpectedly gets pregnant, she refuses to let go of Javo. Not wanting to lose Mahogany, Javo hides the pregnancy, but just like the old saying goes, “What’s done in the dark will come to light... -
![Antwan: BWWM, Single Parent, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe]()
Antwan: BWWM, Single Parent, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sexy single parent romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.April Johnson, a hardworking COO, navigates a life away from her daughter, focusing on her career.Everything changes when she meets Antwan Collins, a charismatic lawyer from a high-profile family, at a charity event.Their casual encounter quickly spirals into a deeper connection, challenging April’s cautious approach to life and love... -
![Flynn: BWWM, Surrogate Pregnancy, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe, BWWM Club]()
Flynn: BWWM, Surrogate Pregnancy, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe, BWWM Club
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sexy surrogacy romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.Ryleigh Boyle, a lawyer bouncing back from a messy breakup, never imagined she’d agree to be a surrogate for her friend’s brother, Flynn—much less fall for him!Now, navigating pregnancy and her busy legal career, Ryleigh finds herself in an unexpected new chapter in her life... -
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![The Principal's Secret Son ( BWWM Romance) - The Midlife Magic: Love Over 40 by Nia Wilson]()
The Principal's Secret Son ( BWWM Romance) - The Midlife Magic: Love Over 40 by Nia Wilson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAlex was a one-night stand eleven years agoI never thought I'd lay eyes on him again. He was jetting off somewhere far, and I didn't even snag his last name, let alone his digits.Yet, fate had other plans, and a few months down the line, I found myself staring at two pink lines... -
![An Unexpected Baby for the Doctor by Nia Wilson]()
An Unexpected Baby for the Doctor by Nia Wilson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOne night changed everything, but can love conquer fear?Ryan was supposed to be a one-night stand, just another fleeting moment in my carefully controlled life. I never expected to see him again, let alone get his last name. Yet, a few weeks later, I was staring at a positive pregnancy test.Imagine my shock when I ran into Ryan at the doctor’s office... -
![Black Love White Lies 2: A BWWM Romance by Genesis Woods]()
Black Love White Lies 2: A BWWM Romance by Genesis Woods
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAudrielle never imagined the next time she came face to face with Cairo, he'd have some news that would literally tear her heart into a million pieces. With nothing else to do but move on, will letting go of Cairo be an easy task for Audri, or will an old flame be there to help her get over it? Cairo can't wait for the unholy matrimony agreement he and Alex have to be over...Categorized as:
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![Rapture 4 (the finale): A BWWM Alpha Male Romance by Perri Forrest]()
Rapture 4 (the finale): A BWWM Alpha Male Romance by Perri Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlika Cambridge is the wife of Rush, mother to an adorable set of twins and stepmother to a beautiful preteen. But she is also someone's daughter. A someone that Alika has absolutely no connection to. Enter Davina Bianchi. Having abandoned Alika as an infant, Davina has been desperately seeking out the daughter she walked away from... -
![Flawless Deception by D.M. Mortier]()
Flawless Deception by D.M. Mortier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA lifetime of friendship…When my best friend of almost twenty years was involved in a car accident that wasn’t an accident at all, I dropped everything in my life thousands of miles away and came to his aid. Someone wanted him dead. The wreckage of his mangled custom-built Porsche and his equally broken body were testament to that... -
![Legal Seduction by Sharon C. Cooper]()
Legal Seduction by Sharon C. Cooper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen it comes to desire, they’re both pleading guilty. In the courtroom, criminal defense attorney Iris Sinclair is cool and confident. Yet, around her new client’s guardian, she loses all composure. Atlanta club owner Nash Dupri is an infamous playboy who could compromise Iris’s heart as well as her case... -
![A Desert King's Obsession 2 by Christine Gray]()
A Desert King's Obsession 2 by Christine Gray
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLike it or not, Shahid isn't waiting for his new life to start. He's at the threshold. The chips are finally falling into place. The year of painstakingly planning and scheming has brought him and his family to the tipping point. Too bad he's only planning for a few rainy days and not the oil fire he's igniting... -
![Cheeky Romance by Nia Arthurs]()
Cheeky Romance by Nia Arthurs
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe only thing worse than marrying your prissy childhood friend in a Vegas wedding is waking up the next morning and hearing she forgot about it.I got my best friend pregnant.No sense sugar-coating the truth because the Vegas wedding and drunken honeymoon are just a tiny part of the story. The real crapstorm is what happens after Vanya finds out there’s a bun in her oven... -
![Boaz Brown by Michelle Stimpson]()
Boaz Brown by Michelle Stimpson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn this daring debut novel, a young Christian woman finds her own racist attitudes as well as those of her family, friends, and church challenged when she is drawn to a man of a different race. Smart-talking LaShondra Smith and her girlfriends all face the same relationship issue-where to find a good man. They yearn to meet a strong, confident man who loves God, just like Boaz in the Bible... -
![My Funny Valentine: A Valentine Novella by Blue Saffire]()
My Funny Valentine: A Valentine Novella by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAward winning Author Blue Saffire presents My Funny Valentine Love doesn’t always come in a beautifully wrapped, elegant, gilded box. Ever heard of the chipped plate or the ugly duckling? I’ve been referenced to as both. It’s fine with me. I still have no problem going after what I want. I’ve built a multi-million-dollar company, soon to be worth billions...Categorized as:
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![Child Bride by Jennifer Smith Turner]()
Child Bride by Jennifer Smith Turner
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the segregated South of the mid-1900s, fourteen-year-old Nell bears witness to a world that embraces the oppression of women. She is fascinated with the prospect of being an independent person—but when she turns sixteen, she is married off and brought to the city of Boston as a bride. Nell is a shy girl who must quickly learn how to be a wife and mother...Categorized as:
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![Afterwards by Nia Forrester]()
Afterwards by Nia Forrester
Robyn Crandall thought she had the life she'd always dreamed of, with her childhood sweetheart, until he asked for a divorce. Gone with him are her hopes of a perfect home and family. Moving back in with her mother, broke and broken, Robyn has no plans to do anything besides lick her wounds and hold on to her faltering career... -
![An Alpha's Trust by Kasey Martin]()
An Alpha's Trust by Kasey Martin
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt was an ordinary evening for Tamara Gibson, another lackluster night in her mundane life, until she found herself a victim of a heinous attack. One night changed her life forever. It was also the night she met him. A man who she was instantly attracted to, even through the haze of a concussion...Categorized as:
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![Whiskey Kisses by Lena Hampton]()
Whiskey Kisses by Lena Hampton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCountry music’s bad boy falls for a straight laced plus sized accountant.Wilder Mann is accustomed to sneaking out on groupies before they wake up, not chasing them down the hotel hall barefoot in his boxers to keep them from leaving with a part of his heart. Then again, Serenity is no groupie. She’s not even a fan...Categorized as:
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![Starcrossed by Shae Sanders]()
Starcrossed by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsElectra Montrose is a fighter. After clawing her way back from a career disaster, she’s now on the brink of landing a game-changing account.But Victor Jackson believes the account is his for the taking. He’s worked hard to overcome his own troubled business past, knowing this win could secure his future.When they lock eyes in the conference room, the tension is electric...Categorized as:
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![Value Me: Part II by Nia Arthurs]()
Value Me: Part II by Nia Arthurs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy past might cost me my future…After my divorce, I’m ready for a new romance with Johnny—a man who makes my heart race.But when my ex-husband gets into an accident, I’m hauled back into his world and forced to face my conflicted heart.Patrick is broke, sick and desperate.Even worse, he wants me back and is working with Doc to fix what’s broken...
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