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The Reign Of Kings by Candice M. Wright
Raised by a family of cops who see the world in black and white,I grew up with a defiant streak a mile long,And an immunity to gun-toting alpha males.That is until I find myself at the Carnage clubhouse,At the mercy of their Kings.Now my black and white world is a dirty shade of gray,And my immunity to alpha males has disappeared along with my underwear... -
![Defiance and Dedication by Heather Long]()
Defiance and Dedication by Heather Long
Autumn in New York promises a turn in the seasons as we kick off the next stage of our lives. Colorful leaves falling, dropping temperatures, and the first days of classes loom even as the lingering summer heat and humidity make the city stifling.Summer was a time to get away, to just be us, and what a magical time it was, but we can only run away from our lives for so long... -
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![Graduation and Gifts by Heather Long]()
Graduation and Gifts by Heather Long
Life doesn’t come with a script but some moments don’t need one.Senior year pushed us all. It dared us to embrace wonder and chase love. It challenged us to find out who we were as people, as partners, as a family. We’re so much better together.Graduation isn’t the end of our story by any stretch. It’s the next chapter... -
![Jump Back On by Kitty Cox]()
Jump Back On by Kitty Cox
When you hit the dirt, always jump back on.My world fell apart in Cheyenne, but I'm not the kind of girl to give up. I'm here to ride bulls - or at least that's what I keep telling myself. Falling in love wasn't supposed to be a part of this plan.But while things are getting steamy in the hotels, it's going to hell in the arena... -
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![The Heir of Shadows by Candice M. Wright]()
The Heir of Shadows by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere was a little girl, who had a little gun, pointed right at the center of her forehead.When she was good, she was very, very goodBecause if she was bad, she was dead... -
![Farewells and Forever by Heather Long]()
Farewells and Forever by Heather Long
Beautiful, I love you. No ands, ifs, or buts. No beating around the bush. Will you marry me?From the first proposal on the playground when we were five to the one two weeks ago, Coop has always been there for me.Baby Girl, the only thing I’ve ever wanted is you. Forever.Protector. Best friend. Lover. Jake’s a part of me in a way I can’t define...Categorized as:
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![The Lie by Callie Rose]()
The Lie by Callie Rose
Rich boys don't fraternize with the help. They don't care about the help. They don't protect the help. I should've remembered those lessons before I handed over my trust to four gorgeous, domineering boys. But I didn't. And now, I'm not the only one who's been hurt. Someone out there is toying with me and my family, and I don't know who to turn to or who to trust...Categorized as:
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![Legacy and Lovers by Heather Long]()
Legacy and Lovers by Heather Long
When did we become the adults? When did we become the ones who had to make the hard calls? One by one, we’ve all left our teenage years behind. College brought new challenges even as Bound Hearts brought us more.Whether we’re making music, love, war, games, or trouble, we’ve found a good balance. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.Together, we know we can do anything...Categorized as:
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![Knocked Up by my Best Friend's Brothers: A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance by Kai Lesy]()
Knocked Up by my Best Friend's Brothers: A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance by Kai Lesy
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne cosmic wardrobe malfunction.Four people who shouldn't be together. It's my best friend's wedding and I'm casually doing my maid of honor duties.Let’s just say my dress isn’t ready for these curves.It rips at the worst possible moment, and I bolt for the nearest exit.I’m standing there in nothing but my heels when the door opens.And guess who I run into... -
![Polaris by Autumn Reed, Julia Clarke]()
Polaris by Autumn Reed, Julia Clarke
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"We want you to choose all of us." Unsure how to react to Knox’s simple but life-changing declaration, Haley focuses all her energy on the guys and her Zenith training, hoping the rest will fall into place. Still, as her love for Knox, Theo, Chase, Liam, and Jackson deepens, she worries their connection won’t be enough... -
![Bitter Pills by Coralee June]()
Bitter Pills by Coralee June
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m on the run. I’m a ghost. A nobody. A man longing for two people he can’t have. When the Ringleaders captured me, my life ended. I’ve seen the world. I’ve killed innocents. I’ve lost myself to a cause I never wanted to be apart of. If I want to keep Grace, Alessandro, and Sunshine safe, I have to become a monster. The family I’ve chosen can’t know I’m still alive.Once a Bullet, always a Bullet... -
![Love by Numbers Complete Series by Nicole Casey]()
Love by Numbers Complete Series by Nicole Casey
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHot. Delicious. Irresistible. A 9-book reverse harem box set that will keep you up all night.9 groups of Alpha males await, ready to bring you down to your knees... -
![Baby Makes 7 by Kai Lesy]()
Baby Makes 7 by Kai Lesy
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA family of seven!? How did I get this freaking lucky?”Before meeting Kellan, Fallon and Luke, I was a homeless single mother.Escaping an abusive ex, with two small children to feed.The gorgeous men of my dreams offered more than just shelter in their spectacular mansion;They gave me love, a sense of belonging, and…A beautiful baby boy.Yet just when I find peace my younger sister goes missing... -
![Never Again by L.E. Bross]()
Never Again by L.E. Bross
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWe were supposed to be living our Happily Ever After. It’s been three months since we graduated. X started college, Riot's got his Motocross sponsorship, and Baz is working 20 hour days to try to clean up Peter's mess. Me? I don’t have a clue what I want to do with my life yet. But that might not matter... -
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![An Unexpected Encounter by Bre Rose]()
An Unexpected Encounter by Bre Rose
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI had one man in my life, my dad. He was my protector, the buffer between my mother and I. Then he left me and I was forced to bear the insults of my mother all alone. Now I’m older and she has a new man she’s marrying. And not only does she get new children, I get three stepbrothers. A past encounter with three men had led to the biggest surprise of my life. I slept with all my new siblings... -
![Aerial by Manuela Rouget]()
Aerial by Manuela Rouget
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy name is Fauve, I’m twenty-two years old, and two months ago, I was a normal French college student. Now? I was just accepted into the prestigious National Institute of Circus Arts of Montréal and moved to the other side of the Atlantic to attend their 10-month Intensive Program... -
![Riot Kings by Ruby Vincent]()
Riot Kings by Ruby Vincent
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRiot Kings description will be published closer to the release date to prevent spoilers. Here is Ruckus Royale's description:The town of Bedlam was born of rioters, revolt, pain, and murder.Over a hundred years later, nothing has changed.A shadow clings to our lives. Stalking, watching, waiting, taunting, and killing. And when it struck, I wasn’t ready.I have to play their game now... -
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Breakaway by Kris Butler
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is book three in the series and will be the last book.Blurb coming soon... -
![My Ex's Brothers: A Why Choose Hockey Romance by Laylah Snow]()
My Ex's Brothers: A Why Choose Hockey Romance by Laylah Snow
After my ex walked out on me and my daughter,I swore I’d never fall for a hockey player again…Let alone all three of his hunky brothers.My ex left a crater in my chest.And now I've only got room for two things in my life—my little girl and mending my broken heart.But his three gorgeous brothers had other plans…Richie, the bossy silver fox, is a walking, talking wet dream in hockey skates...Categorized as:
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Mad Love by Eva Ashwood
Our love doesn't make sense.But it might be the only thing that saves us.After the bombshell my father dropped on me, it feels like my whole world is unraveling.Everything I was brought up to believe has turned out to be a lie, and this life that looks so perfect from the outside is anything but.There's only one thing that feels real anymore. One thing I can trust.The Lost Boys are mine... -
![The Friend Zone by Melissa Adams]()
The Friend Zone by Melissa Adams
Blurb Coming this is the final book of a 𝘸𝘩𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 duet and ends in a HEA for Bay and her hockey gods. The heroine won’t have to choose between her different love interests. This story has 𝘩𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘴 and scenes and it’s intended for readers 18+... -
![Cruel Hearts by Sofia Daniel]()
Cruel Hearts by Sofia Daniel
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIt’s dog eat dog at Templar Academy.I’m about to get eaten alive… And I think I’ll like it.I thought I had skeletons in my closet.Turns out I have a whole cemetery.But that’s nothing compared to these bullies.Maxwell, Kendrick, and Orlando are wealthy, wicked, and devilishly delicious.They crossed me last term, and now I will uncover their secrets.I’ll have them groveling at my feet... -
![Fireworks with Three Mountain Men by K.C. Crowne]()
Fireworks with Three Mountain Men by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy sister's ex wants to make me his.And his two equally hot friends are ready to join the party.With all this sexual tension between the four of us...I'm feeling sparks like the Fourth of July!!Dylan is my sister's ex boyfriend and as dreamy as they come.He's protective, strong and as big as the mountains he calls home.Red is quiet and thoughtful... -
![Sold to the Single Daddies: A Military Reverse Harem Romance by Summer Haze]()
Sold to the Single Daddies: A Military Reverse Harem Romance by Summer Haze
One night. Three cowboys. No names, no promises… and now? A baby with their steel-blue eyes—and they have no idea.It was supposed to be a mistake. A wild, reckless, never-talk-about-it-again night at Club Devil. I was the auction prize nobody expected… until three possessive cowboy brothers outbid the entire club to claim me... -
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![SEALed with a Kiss by Kai Lesy]()
SEALed with a Kiss by Kai Lesy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThree Scorching Hot SEALs seeking ONE special lady to satisfy our UNIQUE lifestyle.As I gawk at the photo of three ripped GQ models in my inbox,I wonder whether I should kiss my friends or whack them over their heads for setting me up on a fake dating profile.I should delete the email and get back to my business...But my curiosity simply won't have it... -
![Christmas with my Three Best Friends by Kai Lesy]()
Christmas with my Three Best Friends by Kai Lesy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat’s more embarrassing than accidentally emailing your crush?When you've been crushing hard on your three best friends…And now they know all your wild, kinky fantasies about the three of them.We've weathered life's storms together, Even the pain of betrayal.They're my fierce protectors, But clueless about my deepest desires.And that’s the safest way to shield my heart...Categorized as:
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![NOT SO Innocent by Jaxson Kidman]()
NOT SO Innocent by Jaxson Kidman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFirst they choose you. Then they use you. Next they lose you... My name is Belle. But I'm not beautiful. I'm the b*tch. I'm the beast. And nothing gets to me. Except "Them" ... That's what they are. "Them." They're not that other place with the fancy and cool bad boy name. Here, it's "Them." I may have met my match with "Them." But so have they... -
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Bossed by Three Billionaire Brothers by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsME: "I don’t want drama in my life."ALSO ME: "A four-person polygamy with my best friend’s dad and his twin bros? Why yes!!!"It started when my best friend proposed a Summer nanny gig with the Bradshaw trio.Three silver fox billionaire brothers living in the luxurious French Riviera.I've learned to equate men to heartache and pain...Categorized as:
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![Rugged and Filthy: A Roughneck Enemies to Lovers Romance by Piper Stone]()
Rugged and Filthy: A Roughneck Enemies to Lovers Romance by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey did more than just take me. They shared me.When I lost a bet to three burly oil rig roughnecks, having my bare ass blistered with one of their belts while my wrists were bound with another was just the start of the evening. By the time they were done, I was screaming through every savage climax as they ravaged me thoroughly... -
![Huddle Heat by Emily Klepp]()
Huddle Heat by Emily Klepp
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCooking for the Reno Rattlers isn't just about crafting meals; it's my escape from the suffocating expectations that my parents hold over me. Each day, I blend flavors to perfection while navigating the complexities of life on the sidelines, but it's the players who truly ignite my passion. They see beyond the confines of my apron, unraveling the layers I've carefully crafted to please others...Categorized as:
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![Make My Heart Race by Grace McGinty]()
Make My Heart Race by Grace McGinty
Tally Palmer had always wanted to drive fast and kick ass, in that order. She’d earned her place as a NASCAR driver. She followed the rules, paid her dues, and didn’t make any mistakes.Except one. She fell in love with a boy.In the blink of an eye, Tally’s dreams went up in smoke... -
![Snow & the 7 Protectors by Kai Lesy]()
Snow & the 7 Protectors by Kai Lesy
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine falling so hard -- not just for one -- but for SEVEN wealthy, protective, and untamed men. Snow Thanks to the world's most hateful stepmother,I took a well-deserved retreat to the mountains.A magical place owned by seven powerful, and undeniably attractive men.Rough, rugged, and wild.And they want to make my wildest dreams come true...Categorized as:
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![Mangled Minds by B.C. Morgan]()
Mangled Minds by B.C. Morgan
My second year at the prestigious Harkwright Academy is about to begin. Within these walls I've faced many challenges and I can't help but wonder: can I survive this, and still be the same girl I was when I began?This year I have even more trials to face; from attending the retreat after being claimed by Aeron, to seeing the infamous Harkwright Prince, with no more disguises in place...Categorized as:
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![Christmas with my Best Friend's Brothers by Kai Lesy]()
Christmas with my Best Friend's Brothers by Kai Lesy
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsI should have declined my bestie's invite to the Bishop’s annual Christmas skiing trip.In the breathtaking French Alps....With the even more breathtaking Bishop triplets.After catching my ex-fiancé cheating,It was either going on the exotic trip...Or spending Christmas alone.Why was this a bad idea?My roommates include three bullies who gave me the worst moments of my childhood... -
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![Jock Blocked by Stephanie Brother]()
Jock Blocked by Stephanie Brother
Three gorgeous billionaires. One ordinary curvy girl. A week on a private island without enough beds.My sister’s getting married on a beautiful tropical island. As the maid of honor, I've planned a week of wedding festivities surrounded by pristine beaches, stunning pools, and first-class accommodations...Categorized as:
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![The Road To Heaven by Angel Lawson]()
The Road To Heaven by Angel Lawson
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when the road of love is filled with detours?Or giant potholes and washed out bridges.I had the Allendale Four.Had them.In my heart. In my bed.And then…I lost them. But our bonds are linked and when one of the boys needs me, I’m there. We’re there and that’s when the road gets bumpier than ever before... -
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VAULT by Tate James
Vault is a Madison Kate Novella but is intended to be read after the Hades series as several events overlap and this story DOES contain multiple spoilers for the Hades series.Please consult the recommended reading order for Shadow Grove World on my website if you are uncertain what order to read the books in.This novella is set on a timeline parallel to the events of Club 22 and Timber.Once again... -
![Fuel & Fire by Adell Ryan]()
Fuel & Fire by Adell Ryan
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCover and book description to come.Estimated to release in the fall of 2020, but if I can get it out sooner, I certainly will!Go ahead and preorder the second installment of this exciting, Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance that brings a whole new meaning to the term "fast burn!" Chock-full of fast cars and sexy men, burning rubber and cruising right into your heart... -
![Huge Deal by Stephanie Brother]()
Huge Deal by Stephanie Brother
When my brother’s best friends walk in on me engaging in self-love, they offer me a deal that I can’t refuse.Why take care of my own pleasure, when they can do it for me? All I have to do is message, and they'll come running.Kain, Blake, and Dalton were our neighbors growing up. Scrawny as kids, they always had cuts on their knees and mud on their shoes... -
![Silver Fox Daddies: An MC Reverse Harem Romance by Liz Archer]()
Silver Fox Daddies: An MC Reverse Harem Romance by Liz Archer
Three silver fox bikers.Two pink lines.One drunk voicemail.And zero clue who the daddy is.I’m a librarian.But one drunk voicemail later,I lost my v-card to three bikers twice my age.Now I’m pregnant…And the property of Bishop, Cash and Diesel. Bishop is the badass who takes what he wants—and what he wants is me.Cash's filthy tongue urges me to do unspeakable things... -
![Heartless by Autumn Reed]()
Heartless by Autumn Reed
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI returned to Moss Harbor, determined to find answers about my mother's death. But all I've managed to uncover are three lonely souls calling out to mine.In just a month, Leo, Hayle, and Tristin Sharpe have wound themselves around my heart, reminding me of what I've been missing... -
![Four Stepbrothers for Christmas by K.C. Crowne]()
Four Stepbrothers for Christmas by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat's the surprise, Mom?" I ask, tingling with curiosity."Your future step-brothers are here!"As the door swings open, my heart lurches to a halt.I know these men. Intimately.Imagine a snowy holiday retreat with four captivating, successful men.AKA the stars of your wildest fantasies.The catch? They're your bosses.But their eyes linger on you like you're the last of Santa's cookies...Categorized as:
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Sinners by Cassie James
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA lost heiress finds her way home. She’s about to wish she hadn’t. The town of Patience is home to the privileged, the elite, and the ruthless. Everything Juliet is not. After spending the first sixteen years of her life in a dead-end town, she’s thrust into the spotlight of a legacy she never knew she had. With it comes a decades long mystery about a hidden family fortune...Categorized as:
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![Pretty Lies by Blake Blessing, Jay Aheer]()
Pretty Lies by Blake Blessing, Jay Aheer
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNew town. New school. Same lies. This is my senior year, and not only have my parents moved me to a new place where I know nothing and no one, they are determined to make me fall in line with the life they want me to have. Not the life that I want. But what fits perfectly into their world. I’m looking for any possible way to escape this prison and leave them behind... -
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![Refusing Kendall by Brandy Slaven]()
Refusing Kendall by Brandy Slaven
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKendall and her quad are moving on to the next chapter of their life. They now face the demanding schedules of going to seperate colleges and the boys' new football stardom. When circumstances and doubt threaten the relationship the five of them have built, it will become Kendall's responsiblility to hold them together... -
![Healed by Them by Serena Akeroyd]()
Healed by Them by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis Reverse Harem Romance is a five part series. Be prepared for weekly releases of this red hot read! KURT Kurt’s an author. Okay, so that’s a slight understatement. He’s a 'prize-winning' author. His last book did A-okay and the world is making out he’s the next Aldous Huxley--bada bing bada boom. Still, fame has never been his end goal... -
![Single Mom's Protectors by Tess Chase]()
Single Mom's Protectors by Tess Chase
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI ran from my abusive ex to keep my twins safe.Now three ruthless ex-military bodyguards refuse to let me go. And one of them doesn’t know he’s their father. They vow to protect me.To claim me.But the longer I stay, the harder I fall…Damon—ruthless, possessive, and watching me like he already owns me.Zane—the charmer who makes my girls laugh, then devours me with his eyes... -
![Her Lucky Charm by Cassie Cole]()
Her Lucky Charm by Cassie Cole
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSome people collect lucky rabbit’s feet.Apparently I collect lucky boyfriends.So when my luck changes after run-ins with three gorgeous guys?I’m not sure which one is the source of my newfound fortune.Roman, my old highschool crush who shows up in Vegas looking more tall, dark, and handsome than I remembered... -
![Room For Three by Ivy Fox]()
Room For Three by Ivy Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"Don’t hate the player, luv. Hate the game.”College.It was supposed to be my new start.I made a promise to my father I would be a good girl from now on—focus solely on my objectives and play nice for once. Aside from him, basketball is my only love, therefore sacrifices must be made all in the name of the game. So, no more fights.No more trash talk.No more getting my ass into trouble... -
![Matchmaker for the Players by Roxy Monroe]()
Matchmaker for the Players by Roxy Monroe
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Relax baby, let us in.”When my ex left me at the altar a year ago, I wanted to curl up and disappear. I’d saved myself for that jerk—only to be betrayed.Time to ditch the good girl act. I strap on my highest heels and go out to find a man. But instead of finding one man I find THREE—my best friend’s brothers and their hockey coach. And they ALL want ONLY me...
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