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Bound by Love by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOur Love is Epic... My name is Brie, and I am a submissive. This is my HEA. In a world of kinky passions, I have found true love with Thane.The sex is incredible, the level of passion unreal! My heart completely melts when I look into the eyes of our baby. This is the beginning of my happily ever after, but it will be a fight because there are those who seek to destroy it... -
Lunchtime Chronicles: Whiskey Glazed by Reana Malori
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTemptation can make the strongest man bend to his knees and forsake everyone else for just one taste.When you combine brown sugar and honey with bourbon whiskey, you get something sweet, sticky, and unforgettable. You experience a flavor that will burst on your tongue and make you fall in love with the taste.She was forbidden. Untouchable. But that didn’t stop his desire for her... -
Lunchtime Chronicles: Salt Shaker by S. London, Lunchtime Chronicles
Roman Scarponi“Like it? I’ll let you taste it,” she purred in my ear. WTF? This woman has no idea she’s tempting a savage. Now that she has my attention—now that I have her scent—I want more than one taste. It would have been best for her to never know a man like me exists, but she will.Nesa DumontMy rules for dating are simple. Never utter the “L” word. Never get attached... -
Polish Boy by Peyton Banks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s so tasty, she just can’t resist. Niko Rusek had never been one to have female friends. Kizzie McCall blew into his life, and nothing was ever the same again. But now she’d moved away and he realized she had filled a void in his life no one had ever claimed before. There was one thing he hadn’t shared with Kizzie before she left and that was how much he needed and loved her...Categorized as:
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Lunchtime Chronicles: Mystery Meat by Keta Kendric
Camina: Receiving a mysterious black card from a stranger to a place called ‘The Market’ should have been my first clue. How was I supposed to know that this market was as non-traditional as the items they put on display?Colson: It was her voice that drew my attention, and eavesdropping on her personal conversation had dragged me deeper into her life... -
Lunchtime Chronicles: Black Velvet by Reana Malori, Lunchtime Chronicles
To see her is to want her. To touch her is to crave her. To love her is to give her everything you are.Jasmine has always been the strong one, the person everyone else depends on. She never thought to take care of herself first. But now it's time for her to give over control to someone else... -
On the Rocks by Tiya Rayne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRoman (Romeo) BrixHeavy is the head that wears the crown. As the oldest living son of Bishop (Old Man) Brix, it’s my job to one day run the Outlaw Brotherhood Motorcycle Club. There’s only one problem, I have a secret. I’m in love with the enemy.Kamara (Princess) BrooksI was taught at a young age that the Outlaws are the enemy. I was supposed to stay away from them...Categorized as:
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Lunchtime Chronicles: Prime Ripped by S. London, Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPRIME RIPPED was written by USA Today Bestselling & Multi-Award Winning Author Siera London Ramsey Tadeo Women love me, especially my body. I'm hard and ripped in all the places they appreciate. Getting laid was never a problem...until Lucy Layne. She thinks she's too old for me...GTFOH. I have three days to change her mind. And just like I learned in the Army, failure is not an option... -
Lunchtime Chronicles: Deep Dish by Xyla Turner
Lunchtime Chronicles: Deep Dish was written by USA Today Bestselling & Multi-Award Winning Author Xyla TurnerErin:My goal in life was to ensure that restaurants met food, health and safety guidelines. Nobody deserved to get sick, or worse, because restaurants were negligent. Even the bossy guru of the Pizza Joint... -
The Lunchtime Chronicles: Pinot Grigio by Rose Marie, Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHarlow KennedyMarcelo Lennox is the lead guitarist and second half of the world's sexy twin duo 2L, a band that is notorious worldwide. Walking down the street without seeing his and his brother's faces is impossible, nor can one listen to a podcast or streaming service without his brother's deep husky voice serenading you or being captivated by the alluring strum of his guitar...Categorized as:
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The Lunchtime Chonicles: Merlot by Rose S. Marie, Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAmber EverlyMateo Lennox is the lead vocalist and one half of the world's most beloved twin duo 2L, a band that has made waves globally. You can not consume social media without seeing he and his brother's face in an ad or hearing about how riveting his deep husky voice is or how beautiful the strum of his brother's guitar is. They say their music can make any woman fall in love and lose herself...Categorized as:
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Private Property by M'Renee Allen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s a dangerous criminal. She’s dangerously curvy. Having her around could possibly destroy everything he’s worked hard for. Yet, he can’t seem to stay away from her. Former hitman, Constantine Novinkoff is close to paying off his debts to his former boss. Soon, he’ll be able to retire from a life of crime. Then in walks temptation... -
Owned By My Biker Boss by Imani Jay
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings: a short steamy curvy girl instalove mc romance (owned body &...Categorized as:
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FRACTURED: FORMELY CISERO by Shantel Davis
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTwo brothers. One woman ran away from them both. What do they do when they get her back? My vision flashed red as anger burrowed under my flesh tightening my muscles. I wanted to peel my brother’s fucking skin off his back. That’s what always happened when I saw the two of them together, unbridled fucking rage. I shoved him against the wall...Categorized as:
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Lunchtime Chronicles: The Secret Sauce by Sonja B., Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHot, Sticky and SweetRaylyn BaileyI’ve avoided going back to my hometown for the last six years. After I graduated high school, I was on the first thing smoking out of town. Now, my Granny’s sick and calling for me to come home. Of course, it would be during the annual town fair and barbecue sauce contest. To my surprise, one of the contestants is Wyatt Montgomery, the main reason why I left town... -
Summer Rain by Shantel Davis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn her birthday, Amina's complicated life changes when she meets Zaire. Set against the backdrop of a rainy Florida summer,, Summer's Rain is a tale of passion and transformation... -
Seducing the Boss by K. Alex Walker
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAt forty, Tamika Boone never imagined she’d become a walking cliche. Yet, the morning after a particularly drunken Christmas party, she finds herself waking up in a man’s bed. A man who happens to be her sexy employee, Carson Hollister. And Carson’s fifteen years her junior...Categorized as:
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Deception by Alana Sapphire
“While all deception requires secrecy, all secrecy is not meant to deceive.” – Sissela Bok Gage and Raven have a near perfect life. The only thing missing is the baby Gage desperately wants. Then, a secret comes to light that turns their world upside down, and starts a chain of events that could destroy them... -
Lunchtime Chronicles, Issue 1: The Bento Box by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKoji Okada's plan to convince Dr. Trista Hathaway to purchase his latest app included a long weekend and high end romancing. The surprise is on him when he shows up at her doorstep and Trista turns the table to ensure he gets a large serving of his own meal. Love on the go becomes synonymous with this pair as they snack their way through love in the Bento Box... -
Lunchtime Chronicles: My, My Sweet Potato Pie by Sonja B., Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSee all of the Lunchtime Chronicles series HERE.Sweet, Smooth, and SinfulBianca MooreAfter going through a bitter divorce that left me broken and angry at the world, I needed a fresh start. On a whim, I took the advice of my best friend, Tangy, and moved to the small country town of Leesbough, where she resides. The townspeople welcome me with their southern hospitality, which I wasn’t used to... -
Villain: KNK Matchmaking Agency by L. Loren
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI'm a bad girl, looking for a bad boy. I may have bitten off more than I can chew...Welcome to the KNK matchmaking agency, where we'll match you with the perfect partner for your spicy cravings. Are you a Daddy in search of his LG, or a wild thing who craves a firm hand? Come meet your play match! Life is hectic and lonely. You don't have to keep roaming bars and random dating sites... -
Exhibition by Ella Ardent
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the Plume – where members are bound by desire and fantasies come true… An exhibition of his photographs in a prestigious art gallery is Rex’s dream come true, but it comes with a hook: troublemaking Louise ensured it was a joint show, including her own sculpture exhibit... -
Exposure by Ella Ardent
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the Plume – where members are bound by desire and fantasies come true… After Rex and Louise’s show, everything goes awry. The Count reveals secrets of the past to Athena, then asks her to leave with him... -
Flashback by Ella Ardent
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the Plume in ashes, the members find their options for the future shaped by their respective pasts... -
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Switch by Ella Ardent
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the Plume – where members are bound by desire and fantasies come true… Rex decides to make a new beginning, before he’s tempted all over again. Athena exacts her vengeance upon the Count, then embarks on a new adventure. Joanna teaches Mike a lesson and learns more than she anticipated... -
Lunchtime Chronicles: Tequila Sunrise by Amarie Avant
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTequila mixes well with everything except… decisions, and I'm old enough to know better.ESSENCEWith a face chiseled in arrogance, Antonio Emmanuel Rivas pushes all my buttons. The younger artist acts like my gallery, and everything in it belongs to him.Including me.Secretly, I crave Antonio's dominating hands all over my body like I'm one of his signature pieces.But he's a tyrant. A monster... -
Room Service by Imani Jay
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey say you never forget your first…ZinaFor fifteen years, I’ve been walking with a hole in my heart. Carved by a man larger than life, way out of my league. We parted on terrible terms. Now fate has granted us a second chance…MateoZina Washington was the quiet bombshell I fell for hard, fast, and irrecoverably. But I messed things up royally between us. Now we’re brought back together... -
Punishing Miss Primrose, Parts VI - X: An Erotic Historical in the Red Chrysanthemum Series by Em Brown
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHer punishment continues… Miss Primrose refuses to submit willingly to Lord Carey’s best attempts to provide her the set down he feels she sorely deserves. And now he owes her a little of his own after her antics in the bedchamber. ~~ Submission is not something familiar to Beatrice Primrose, so she is more than disconcerted to find herself responding to his touch... -
Spring Fling With The Mountain Man (Spring's Mountain Men) by Imani Jay
A city girl and a gruff mountain man. No way they'd work, right?...AidenThe mountains of Big Sur are my home. My sanctuary. The place where I come to resource and feel at peace... until Vivien Shedid breezes into town. No matter how hard I try avoiding her, fate intervenes time and again. She's everything I never wanted... -
Lunchtime Chronicles, Issue 28: Fire Roasted by L. Loren
Gryphon Long was the forbidden fruit that I just couldn’t resist. His brooding demeanor had me panting after him despite my friends’ shallow warnings to stay away. If not for the interventions of friends and family, we could have been a power couple. Instead we went our separate ways without even as much as a hook up... -
Lunchtime Chronicles: Caribbean Jerk by Dahlia Rose, Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBen, couldn’t you at least try to pretend that you didn’t mean disappointment this time around? A text, a call, zip? I’m tired… of making plans you break, waiting at the airport for a flight you never got on. Listen I get it, you like the pick the cherries but not take care of the tree. Well, Babe, this tree has roots deep on this island and there’s no way I’m uprooting them for you... -
Lunchtime Chronicles: Caramel Apple Cupcake: Lunchtime Chronicles Season 7 by Reana Malori
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHarperAll I’ve ever wanted to be was wanted just for me. My brother was my parents golden child while I was the oops baby. People who I thought were my friends only hung around me to get to my brother. Ex-boyfriends wanted an in with my dad. You get the idea…I hate being used but I also despise being alone. Which is how I found myself sitting at his bar night after night... -
BIG BURLY FIREMAN by Erin Havoc
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe’s as big as a fire engine.Is it that bad I want to grab his hose?Ohmygod, I have no idea what Asher Grant is doing to me.One glance in my direction and I burst into flames.He shakes my hand and my legs become jell-o.I knew firemen were big, but I never expected anyone this burly.Tall like heaven, as big as two men standing side by side...Categorized as:
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Seduction by Ella Ardent
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJoanna and Mike have discovered that they share a taste for bondage as well as a yearning for a committed relationship... -
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On Caristo's Watch by Billy London
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTony Caristo was just minding his own business, waiting for his selfish bullet-magnet of a best friend to get out of surgery, when the sexiest nurse he'd ever seen walked right up to him, all luscious figured. All she was missing was a fig leaf and a snake around her shoulders. Rather than offering him the knowledge of the gods, she told him off with an Irish-lilted wit... -
Where He Wanna Be by Shantel Davis
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIvy chose Demetrius. He left her without knowing there was someone already ready to take his place."Indifferent or not, it brought us right back to each other. We are inevitable, like a puzzle that's meant to be solved, but with mismatched pieces... -
Yakuza Book Boyfriend For The Holidays by Imani Jay
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt’s Christmas, and Ryu Watanabe isn’t just here to enjoy the holidays—he’s here to claim me. TessaI’ve got no time for Yakuza drama, but Ryu’s dirty talk and possessive vibes are impossible to ignore. He’s all alpha, all man, and I’m about to find out just how far he’s willing to go to make me his. One thing’s for this Christmas is about to get steamy… and very, very naughty... -
Deception by Ella Ardent
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThings are not what they seem to be at the Plume – and some people are not who they seem to be. When Rex discovers his Christmas “gift” snooping through the photographs on his laptop, he thinks her betrayal can’t get any worse – but that’s before he learns the sexy elf isn’t even a member of the Plume and he’s inadvertently broken his own ironclad rules. Louise is untroubled by Rex’s rejection... -
Red Velvet by S. London, Siera London
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSee all of the Lunchtime Chronicles series HERE.Knox UenoI never thought a bookworm librarian could crack my spine.Talk about underestimating a book by the plain cover.Siah rewrote every page I thought I knew, and then put me back on the shelf, well-used and ready for check-out again.I’m not mad that she worked me over.I’m pissed that she left... -
Celebration by Ella Ardent
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to the Plume – where members are bound by desire and fantasies come true… Debts are settled and new beginnings are launched in this culmination of the Plume Series. As the former members of the private BDSM club locate each other and undertake an initiative of their own, Athena plans a party to celebrate her new venture... -
Desiring My Older Neighbor (Love Unexpected) by Lisa Freed
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a disagreeable lawyer and an upbeat young woman find happiness?JubileeMy grandmother’s greatest desire was for me to embrace my creativity and find what brings me joy. She left me a sweet apartment and loads of cash to do just that. Except I’m not as creative as I thought and I’m bombing at everything I try... -
Smart Moves by Misha Horne, AJ Sisko
After an unexpectedly hot and dirty night with his mouthy classmate, Damon can't get Josh out of his mind. He's annoyed, intrigued, maybe even a little obsessed with the obnoxious kid and his hidden kinks. All the things Josh let him do to him, all the things he begged him to do to him... When Josh stops showing up for class, Damon can't help himself. He has to track him down... -
Forever Him by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis is not just a love story, it’s an obsession… I can’t keep my eyes off the tall, dark, and confident man who stops in the coffee shop every morning. I want this stranger more than I’ve ever wanted anyone before, even though I only know his first name. As an author, my imagination is my ultimate writing tool, men like Kane my muse... -
A Favor by Fiona Murphy
Zoe has been called cold and empty and undeserving of love when she can’t give it back. It isn’t how she wants to be but she knows no way of changing it so she understands and hasn’t gone looking for a relationship. But then it finds her in the form of Sam King. Sam is a former Ranger, scarred on the outside from a mission that forced him out... -
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Michael by A.R. Williams
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCharity Auction Gone Wrong…Our family newest hotel was running a charity auction this year to raise money for homeless shelters. The theme was to win a weekend getaway with prominent people ranging from stars, athletes, influencers, wealthy elites, and me, one of the heirs to the Brooks fortune...Categorized as:
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Red Hot Christmas Virgin by Penelope Wylde
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAn Alpha Older Man, Virgin Female, Steamy Sweet RomanceTonight I'm shattering all the rules. I knew better than to fall for my best friend's little sister, but she’s worth everything to me—even breaking an oath to the man who was the closest thing I had to a brother... -
Nerd No More by Francesca Penn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHello. I'm Simon - the other half of the Disaster Twins or the Terrible Two depending on who you ask - and I'm returning home after a ten-year hiatus. While I'm excited to see my partner in crime, everyone else can kiss my ass.We had a lot of fun together despite being the two most disliked people in school. Vera is an adorable klutz and I was considered to be socially awkward... -
Whipped by S. London
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSee all of the Lunchtime Chronicles series HERE.She eff'd everything up. The wedding. His life. And, he wants…her back. Truxton Jacobs Even after being left at the altar, he still craves her. Some call him whipped, but he doesn’t care. He still wants her. Tynisha “Ty” Hain She ruined her life…and his. The ache to touch him burns deep... -
Lucky Chase by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEvent planner for the rich and famous, Lucky Nuñez lives her dream job. But when it comes to love, she’s scraping the bottom of the barrel. She’s dying to have babies, but it seems that’s never going to happen. A chance encounter leads her into the arms of Jared Thomas. He’s a bad boy to the bone. Sexy, seductive, and so domineering, he makes her toes curl... -
First Temptation, A Covert Affairs Novel by Skye Jordan, Joan Swan
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Skye Jordan amps the heat with a dash of suspense in this sexy suspense series. Counterterrorist agent Taft Walker is up for the challenge of posing as an adult store owner with a new female undercover partner who is also a sex-toy virgin. At least until he sees the real woman beneath her tough façade...
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