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  • State of Suspense by Marie Force

    State of Suspense by Marie Force

    Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    A high-profile murder has Sam and her team chasing an elusive killer…. Just back from their anniversary trip to Dewey Beach, there’s no slow roll back to work for the first couple as Sam is immediately thrust into a baffling new case that has everyone on edge. The FBI wants in on this one, and she’s determined to figure out what happened before they can take over her investigation...
  • Chasing Fortune by Brittney Sahin

    Chasing Fortune by Brittney Sahin

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 32 ratings
    Echo Team has a new addition—a K-9, and he’s in need of training . . . Eight-plus years as Echo Three and Chris Hunter is still as mission-focused as ever, continuing to fight for his country as part of a secretive team of operatives serving the President. When Chris decides to rescue a dog for the team, he soon discovers he and the guys are far from K-9 whisperers, and they need help...
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  • State of Denial by Marie Force

    State of Denial by Marie Force

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    Denial: refusing to admit the truth or reality of something unpleasant…. His mother has been arrested, his government is under new threat, the relentless media is driving him mad, and denial becomes the word of the day for President Nick Cappuano. Meanwhile, his wife, DC Metro Police Lt. Sam Holland Cappuano has caught a big new case with suspects everywhere she looks...
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    suspense  m-f  contemporary  mystery  death  audiobook
  • Tainted by Riley Edwards

    Tainted by Riley Edwards

    Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars
    · 25 ratings
    Former Navy SEAL sniper Matthew Kessler thought his life was charmed. He was wrong. He thought his father had amassed the family’s wealth through hard work. He was wrong again. He thought the battlefield had taught him everything he needed to know about strength and courage. He was absolutely wrong. In the blink of an eye, everything he thought he knew about his family became a lie...
    Categorized as:
    suspense  m-f  contemporary  military  audiobook
  • State of Shock by Marie Force

    State of Shock by Marie Force

    Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    They never saw this coming…. Hold on to your hat for the next First Family book, coming December 20, 2022.
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    suspense  m-f  contemporary  death  mystery  audiobook
  • Forever Paired by Kathleen Brooks

    Forever Paired by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    Landon Davies had worked hard to start his own restaurant. It was a very different path than most of his family had taken. He was one of the few family members that were not military or law enforcement. But his hard work had given him a restaurant that was beginning to take off when a woman’s scream in the alley outside his kitchen changed everything...
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    suspense  m-f  contemporary  sports  humor  audiobook
  • State of the Union by Marie Force

    State of the Union by Marie Force

    Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    It’s the biggest night of President Nick Cappuano’s life. Will his first lady make it to the Capitol in time for his speech? President Cappuano has been working for months on his first State of the Union address, his highest profile moment yet as the country’s new president...
  • Montana Whispers by Josie Jade, Janie Crouch

    Montana Whispers by Josie Jade, Janie Crouch

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Categorized as:
    suspense  m-f  military  contemporary
  • Playing With Forever by Riley Edwards

    Playing With Forever by Riley Edwards

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Evan. I’ve spent years keeping control—on the job and at home. My daughter is my world, my badge is my duty, and I don’t let anyone close enough to become a weakness. Then Josie Lark walked into my life. Classy, gorgeous, stubborn as hell. One night with her should’ve been enough, but now I can’t stop thinking about the way she looks at me, or how easily she slips past the defenses I’ve built...
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    suspense  m-f  mature couple  contemporary
  • Ashes by Chelle Bliss

    Ashes by Chelle Bliss

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 19 ratings
    Dylan Walsh left his small town behind and vowed to never return. But when his brother needs help, Dylan steps back into the memories he tried so hard to forget. He thought there was nothing there for him anymore until a woman he knew as a little girl catches more than Dylan’s eye. Rosie Gallo is known for her kind spirit, good-girl vibes, and her loyalty to the ones she loves...
  • Hate Me by Jillian Dodd

    Hate Me by Jillian Dodd

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 36 ratings
    I was told if I went away, he'd forget about me, lose interest, and move on. But he hasn't. In fact, my being gone has only made things worse. So it's time for me to take matters into my own hands. It's time for me to fight back. Hey, Vincent. You ready for a little chaos?
  • Brie Bows to Her Master by Red Phoenix

    Brie Bows to Her Master by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 23 ratings
    The final week at the Submissive Training Center has arrived! Join Brie as she encounters challenging sessions crafted specifically for her - five extraordinary days of training and pleasure. Her graduation includes interviews with potential Doms, but things get horribly complicated for Brie...
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    bdsm  suspense  m-f  contemporary  bondage  m-f-m  poly  length-novella
  • Forever Lies by Kathleen Brooks

    Forever Lies by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Greer Parker had her life planned out. She’d follow in her father and brothers’ FBI footsteps, and then she’d become the first female director. Now on loan to the president’s off-the-books black ops group, Greer is at a crossroads in her life—go back to the FBI or forge a new path...
  • An Unexpected Distraction by Catherine Bybee

    An Unexpected Distraction by Catherine Bybee

    Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars
    · 28 ratings
    Family secrets and fresh romance collide in this heart-pounding Richter series installment by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee. Jacqueline “Jax” Simon knows how to expose secrets: she’s a skilled operative with MacBain Security and Solutions. When Jax hears her parents are divorcing, she races to London to find out why...
    Categorized as:
    suspense  m-f  contemporary  audiobook
  • Take A Chance On Me by Emilia Finn

    Take A Chance On Me by Emilia Finn

    Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    Oh Sh*t. This is part 2 of the Marc and Meg Duet. It cannot be read as a standalone. Due to spoilers, the above is all the blurb you will get. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The conclusion to the Meg and Marc duet is phenomenal. It’s been a long time since I’ve found a writer that makes me laugh, scream, and cry in the same sitting. This is an epic story - epic love, epic friendship, epic woman finding her way. ..
  • Spy With Me by Lexi Blake

    Spy With Me by Lexi Blake

    Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 1 ratings
    Zach Reed had two objectives when he joined the CIA team led by Ian and Charlotte Taggart. First, he needed to get close to Cooper McKay. Second, he needed to sideline or dismantle their operation. Getting to know Cooper was even better than he expected, but amongst the team he discovered a family he’d always dreamed of and a woman he wanted to spend his life with...
  • Forever Freed by Kathleen Brooks

    Forever Freed by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Jackson Parker has seen evil first hand as a Tier 1 government asset with the FBI Hostage Rescue Team. After months of black ops work overseas, he’s finally coming home for a break. But with Keeneston’s wedding of the century, a stowaway on the run, and a plot that could kill thousands of civilians, Jackson gets anything but rest and relaxation...
    Categorized as:
    suspense  m-f  humor  contemporary  audiobook
  • Malice by Kris Michaels

    Malice by Kris Michaels

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 17 ratings
    Whatever it takes, as long as it takes . In the icy northern tundra of Siberia, a lethal game of life and death unfolds. Malice, an assassin who works for Guardian Security, stands at the far side of his latest mission. When the operation takes a dangerous turn, he becomes certain of one chilling Guardian has been infiltrated...
  • Say It Again by Catherine Bybee

    Say It Again by Catherine Bybee

    Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    In the final First Wives novel by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee, falling in love could become the most dangerous dare of one woman’s life. Protector-for-hire Sasha Budanov is accustomed to life as a loner. Always on the move, she’s now reached a crossroad. Looking for answers about her shadowy youth, she’s returned to the strict boarding school in Germany where she was raised...
    Categorized as:
    suspense  m-f  contemporary  audiobook
  • Fatal Frenzy by Marie Force

    Fatal Frenzy by Marie Force

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · 25 ratings
    Inauguration day is almost here…. Lieutenant Sam Holland is on leave, recovering from an attack that shook her to the core. With no case to distract her, she's trying to stay busy—even voluntarily meeting with her new White House staff. But it's not enough to keep the horrific memories at bay, and her family is worried…especially her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano...
  • Fading Shadows by Kathleen Brooks

    Fading Shadows by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Edie Wecker returned to her hometown of Shadows Landing a couple of years ago after her husband was killed in action. She had been trying to put the pieces of her life back together. Agreeing to take a trip to Europe was the first step in reclaiming her life. What Edie didn’t count on was meeting someone who made her heart beat again...
  • It Hurts Me by Penelope Sky

    It Hurts Me by Penelope Sky

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 38 ratings
    My husband of two years tells me he wants an open marriage. I'm stunned. I'm hurt. And I'm livid. I don't want to be married to a man that wants to open our bed to other people. But then I get a flat tire in the pouring rain and a sexy-as-hell gentleman helps me out. My husband is in the game, so one look at the skull ring on this gentleman's left hand tells me exactly who he is...
  • Descent by Helen Hardt

    Descent by Helen Hardt

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    The end to his story has already been written…. Brad Steel made a promise to his wife and children—to create a legacy born from his love for them and his desire to protect them from harm. It was a worthy ambition…. But along the way, something went terribly wrong. Daphne Steel loves her husband beyond measure and will stand by him no matter what, even when it’s more than she can deal with...
  • Framed Shadows by Kathleen Brooks

    Framed Shadows by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Tinsley Faulkner loves art more than anything in the world. But what can she do when she accidentally stumbles upon the ugly underbelly of the industry? FBI Special Agent Paxton Kendry has just been transferred to the Art Crimes division from a violent gang task force due to an injury suffered on the job. He’s out to prove he still has a lot to offer the FBI when Tinsely comes to him for help.
  • Securing Avery by Susan Stoker

    Securing Avery by Susan Stoker

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings
    Navy Nurse Avery Nelson never dreamed she’d be taken hostage during her deployment in Afghanistan. She’s assisting local women with healthcare, not fighting in a war. But digging her way out of her would-be grave turns out to be the battle of her life...
  • Fierce Shadows by Kathleen Brooks

    Fierce Shadows by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Dare Reigns is Charleston’s newest undercover ATF agent. Dare and his bosses believe a nearby resort is responsible for several deaths from tainted alcohol. As a favor to his friend, Marcy Davies, Dare agrees to a blind date with her grand-niece who lives in the area. What he didn’t tell her was having a date night at the resort would be the perfect cover for him to begin his investigation...
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    suspense  m-f  humor  contemporary  audiobook
  • Half Empty by Catherine Bybee

    Half Empty by Catherine Bybee

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee continues her sassy series with another of the First Wives finding that love and secrets are a dangerous combination. Trina Petrov’s marriage-by-contract was only meant to be temporary. But when tragedy strikes, Trina is left one of the wealthiest women in the world...
  • Brie Surrenders to His Will by Red Phoenix

    Brie Surrenders to His Will by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 22 ratings
    The 5th week of submissive training proves challenging as Brie surrenders her will. She enjoys the thrill of objectification and the excitement of completing erotic tasks. With the end of the course around the corner, the trainers encourage Brie to dig deep. Marquis presents her with a scene she ended in the past, Tono displays the art of suspension, and Faelan releases Brie’s inner animal...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  suspense  m-f  contemporary  bondage  m-f-m  poly  length-novella
  • Sins of the Father: A Forbidden Love/Soul Mate/Billionaire Romance by Maggie Cole

    Sins of the Father: A Forbidden Love/Soul Mate/Billionaire Romance by Maggie Cole

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    A slow burn of adrenaline that will keep you buzzing until you can’t handle it anymore…. Worth the wait…. An animal under the sheets…. That’s what his exes claimed about Steven Sinclair on national T. V. He’s super successful, scheduled, and has rules about dating. And he’s my soon to be sister-in-law Quinn’s brother. I’m only in Chicago for the wedding and to watch my niece for the week. .
  • After Glow by Autumn Jones Lake

    After Glow by Autumn Jones Lake

    Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    One uncovered truth shines a light on the throne of lies I’ve been sitting on for years. A revelation with the power to test the bonds of brotherhood like never before. My ruthless obsession to protect what’s mine burns hotter than ever. Promises I’ve made to my brothers I burn to keep. Vows made to my wife I swear to honor. Through the web of tangled loyalties, one thing remains clear...
  • Forever Thrown by Kathleen Brooks

    Forever Thrown by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Everything Porter Davies has worked for is about to be ripped away from him with one throw from a rodeo horse. The hits don’t stop there, either. He’d known they’d come for him one day. His father had been the best spy back in his day and they’d been keeping tabs on Porter since he was eighteen...
  • Forever Burning by Kathleen Brooks

    Forever Burning by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Colton Davies is living the ultimate bachelor life in Keeneston as the chief fireman. He should be enjoying every moment of it, but a strange feeling in his chest suddenly takes over whenever he sees his friend Cady dancing with other men. The urge to rush in and rescue her is almost overwhelming, but he can’t let himself get carried away...
  • Forever Saved by Kathleen Brooks

    Forever Saved by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Jace Davies has devoted his life to helping others. He is opening a new medical practice in his small hometown of Keeneston and is looking forward to starting the next phase of his life. Who knew that the new phase would begin with a 9-1-1 call? Stella Winters left her ex-boyfriend behind for a move to Keeneston to accomplish her dream of opening a garden center...
  • Lost in You by Lexi Blake

    Lost in You by Lexi Blake

    Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Robert McClellan was forced to serve as a soldier in a war he didn’t understand. Liberated by McKay-Taggart, he struggles every day to reclaim the life he lost and do right by the men he calls his brothers, The Lost Boys. Only one thing is more important – Ariel Adisa. The gorgeous psychologist has plagued his dreams since the day they met...
  • Enchanted by Lexi Blake

    Enchanted by Lexi Blake

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    A snarky submissive princess. Sarah Stevens’s life is pretty sweet. By day, she’s a dedicated trauma nurse and by night, a fun-loving club sub. She adores her job, has a group of friends who have her back, and is a member of the hottest club in Dallas. So why does it all feel hollow? Could it be because she fell for her dream man and can’t forgive him for walking away from her? Nope...
  • Betrayed by Truths by Ella Miles

    Betrayed by Truths by Ella Miles

    Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    "What do you want with me? ". "Everything. I want f--ing everything. ". I lost a bet; now I'm his. His to own. His to claim. Nothing but property. But I'm only beginning to understand the truth. I can choose my own fate. And claim a future I never thought was possible. I just can't let Enzo lie to me anymore. I have to find the truth. Even if it kills me.
  • Bear's Beloved by Ciara St James

    Bear's Beloved by Ciara St James

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Bear has lived more than half his life for his club. He’ll gladly do it again. He has never regretted starting this club with Bull and a few others years ago. However, seeing his brothers finding love and settling down to have families when he knows he’ll never have that is taking its toll on him. He takes off to get his head straight...
  • Trapped by Lies by Ella Miles

    Trapped by Lies by Ella Miles

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    My life is nothing but lies. And turns out, Enzo wasn’t the only one who lied to me. I don’t know who to trust anymore. But my future relies on determining the truth from the lies. I’ve tried to escape. But somehow I’m more trapped than ever. And I’m more his than I ever thought possible. This is book 3 in the Truth or Lies series. It ends on a cliffhanger.
  • East End by Nana Malone

    East End by Nana Malone

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    There is no rest for the wicked. And I have to confess, I have indeed been wicked. I have one job. Protect the team by keeping Interpol Agent, Nyla Kincaid, off our backs and out of our hair by any means necessary. In the chess game of revenge, the queen reigns supreme. And unfortunately for me, she's ready to topple the king. She know what we did. What we stole. Who we burned...
  • Only Her by Allie Everhart

    Only Her by Allie Everhart

    Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Final book in the series! The dramatic conclusion to the story of Pearce and Rachel. After a tragic loss, Pearce has been forced to go on with his life but he's done so without success. He's consumed with work and is neglecting Garret, the only remaining piece of Rachel he has left...
  • Stolen by Truths by Ella Miles

    Stolen by Truths by Ella Miles

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Stolen by Truths is book 4 in the Truth or Lies series. It continues Enzo and Kai's story.
  • Opposition by Jane Henry

    Opposition by Jane Henry

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    I hate Liam Alexander. I hate his Rolex. I hate his scowl. I hate everything his multi-billion-dollar company stands for. When the pompous, rich, arrogant jerk comes strutting into the coffee shop, I barely manage civility. But people make mistakes, and when I screw up, it's epic. I never expected the jerk would actually be a well-respected member of Club Verge...
  • The Ex by Amelia Shea

    The Ex by Amelia Shea

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    A failing business, a shady deal, and the ultimate betrayal of her ex-boyfriend has Everleigh Fay doubting everything she knows or trusts. One night out to break free and forget her responsibilities puts her right in the path of a man who is sure to be her next big mistake. Any biker associated with her two-timing ex is the last man she should get involved with...
  • QUIVER by Jacob Chance

    QUIVER by Jacob Chance

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    They met under the most unusual circumstances and fell deeply in love. Their relationship thrived, despite all the secrets Kyle kept from Janny. When the sordid details of his betrayal were revealed in the worst way possible, he had to fight to win her back. Now Kyle’s in the battle of his life and the obstacle in their path might be impossible to overcome...
  • Betrayed by Kaylea Cross

    Betrayed by Kaylea Cross

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Torn apart by lies and a hail of bullets…. Georgia Randall is a government-trained killer with nothing left to live for except the burning need for revenge. She’s lost everything she cared about, including the only man she ever loved, and now her past has caught up with her. Shadowy enemies are on the move, determined to silence her before she can kill her remaining targets...
  • Oath of Vengeance: by Jane Henry

    Oath of Vengeance: by Jane Henry

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    It began with a one-night stand. Two lonely strangers. One fiery attraction. Nothing to lose…. Or so we thought. But actions have consequences. And in the morning light, pretty little Detective Emma King will have to face hers. The man she let into her bed, the man she fully submitted to. .. Is none other than Mario Rossi. The player. The mastermind of the family she hates...
  • Rook: Billionnaire, bad boy suspense romance by Jo Raven

    Rook: Billionnaire, bad boy suspense romance by Jo Raven

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Pain turns me on. Danger lights me up. But she sets me on fire. It’s my turn to fight the shady Organization that’s dug its goddamn claws into every business in my town. Setting up my trap while keeping my friends safe is a challenge—and my private life shouldn’t interfere with my mission. Except it does...
  • Cold by Max Monroe

    Cold by Max Monroe

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    I wanted a second chance. What I got was a repeat. She was too beautiful. Too smart. And her emerald green eyes saw too much. I wanted space-she took it away. I craved her lips-she gave me her kiss. I screwed it up-she got smart. Avoiding me is the right thing to do. I'm messed up, tortured, and probably always will be. But I still want her. Her mind. Her body. Her heart. I want it all...
  • Shadow by Ivy Nelson

    Shadow by Ivy Nelson

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A Dark Romantic Suspense. Cannon Ripley has spent his life in the shadows, but he's always been able to count on Olivia being there for him on the rare occasions he was able to come home. That is until he couldn't. When she walked away from their casual arrangement to marry someone else, he knew he'd stayed away too long. But she's divorced now and he's ready to come home for good...
  • Unseemly Entanglement by Piper Stone

    Unseemly Entanglement by Piper Stone

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    His offer made me blush. Taking it made me his. I was warned about Frederick Duvall. I was told he was dangerous. But I never suspected that meeting the billionaire advertising mogul to discuss a business proposition would end with me bent over a table with my dress up and my panties down for a shameful lesson in obedience. That should have been it...
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