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Inked: A Driven World Novel (The Driven World) by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTracy Lorraine’s Inked is a heart-wrenching, emotionally charged, steamy, contemporary romance written in K. Bromberg’s Driven Worlds project. (more information to come with cover reveal). -
![The Billionaire’s Bride by L. Steele]()
The Billionaire’s Bride by L. Steele
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou are mine. That's what they tell me. Edward. My first love, who turned his back on me. The hot ex-priest turned bad boy with the dangerous smile and the now unleashed passionate temper that thrills me to my core. I thought I'd lost him, but he's back and his dark molten gaze follows me possessively wherever I go. Baron. My savior. My second chance... -
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![Angel Fire: Boxed Set Books 4-7 by Ellie Masters]()
Angel Fire: Boxed Set Books 4-7 by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDive into USA Today Bestselling Author, Ellie Masters' Angel Fire Rock Romance Series second Boxed Get Hearts Divided, Hearts Entwined, Forest's Fall, and the Last Beat. Hearts Divided. True love only comes once in a lifetime. .. but what if they're wrong? Bash fell hard for his childhood sweetheart. She was the one, his forever, until she taught him the truth about love. Love fails. Love lies... -
![Fearless by Chelle Bliss, Salvation Society]()
Fearless by Chelle Bliss, Salvation Society
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI’ve always been a wild child and my own worst enemy. Ditched by my best friend at a biker bar. A broken Jeep in a new town with no one to call. What else could possibly go wrong? I’m Makenna Dixon, not a damsel in distress. My parents taught me how to survive on my own. But a handsome stranger thinks he’ll be my saving grace. A challenge leads to a lip lock I can’t quite forget... -
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![Billionaire’s Sins by L. Steele]()
Billionaire’s Sins by L. Steele
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn your knees. .. Father Edward Chase. Brooding. Growly. And. .. unavailable. He's the hot priest. I am a belly dancer. He's haunted by his past. I am trying to carve out a future for my studio. He’s at war with himself, and I am the casualty. There is nothing he will put before his calling. No stone he will leave unturned for his flock. He’ll never give in to the attraction between us,... -
![Illicit – A Sizzling Boxed Set by Calinda B., Sylvie Stewart]()
Illicit – A Sizzling Boxed Set by Calinda B., Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOver 20 illicit romances with the sexy heroes and strong heroines you crave! Lose yourself in the world of hot hookups, where the stories run from sexy to downright scandalous and the characters will leave you breathless. In these pages, you’ll find tantalizing romance, rekindled flames, and forbidden trysts... -
![Valetti Crime Family: The Complete Collection of Bad Boy Mafia Romances by Willow Winters]()
Valetti Crime Family: The Complete Collection of Bad Boy Mafia Romances by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAMAZON TOP 100 series available in one collection for a LIMITED time! Includes the following full-length, stand-alone romances featuring five filthy-mouthed, possessive bad boys, HEAs and no cliffhangers:. Dirty Dom. Dominic Valetti is only interested in two things: getting paid and getting laid. Heâs a bookie for the Valetti crime family, and he knows his sh*t... -
![Beneath the Desert Sun by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black]()
Beneath the Desert Sun by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFaith. Graduating from college is bittersweet. I’ve accomplished my dreams, obtained my teaching degree, and am ready to find my dream job. However, I never realized how difficult or stressful it would be to find a position. That’s why I jump at the chance to visit Chad, one of my best friends, on base in California...Categorized as:
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![Fool's Gold Series Volume One: Chasing Perfect\Almost Perfect\Sister of the Bride\Finding Perfect by Susan Mallery]()
Fool's Gold Series Volume One: Chasing Perfect\Almost Perfect\Sister of the Bride\Finding Perfect by Susan Mallery
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsReturn to where it all began�the romance, the friendships, the community, the warmth and laughter of Susan Mallery's New York Times bestselling series Fool's Gold. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Fool's Gold, California, is a charming town like no other, where newcomers and locals alike find endless�if unconventional�opportunities to fall in love... -
![THE WATCHERS: 6 Military Romance Bundle by Kristina Weaver]()
THE WATCHERS: 6 Military Romance Bundle by Kristina Weaver
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA KINDLE UNLIMITED FREE BUNDLE. Enjoy 6 Standalone, full length books in this bundle. More than 300,000 words. Approximately 1,000 pages. NO CLIFFHANGERS. VERY STEAMY. You've been warned :). Titles in this series:. Seducing the Storm. I’m a soldier. I’m a hard man. I don’t do love and I don’t do cute but the moment I meet Lenny Coleman that is exactly what I get... -
![Enigma by Laramie Briscoe]()
Enigma by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s not how we make mistakes, but how we correct them that defines us…. Karsyn Fallaway. Tucker didn’t stop my car as it drove away from his house that summer night, and the sting of rejection hasn't gone away. Over a year has gone by, and I still look for him in all the places he’d been before. My friends are the only thing holding me together. Work is the one thing keeping my mind busy... -
![Can't Fight It by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black]()
Can't Fight It by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsColton. From the moment she showed up on my doorstep, I knew our lives would never be the same. I felt it deep in my soul that she was going to change us forever. I didn’t know how, but I knew she was important. I tried to maintain the distance between us, but it was too strong to fight. With each passing day, I saw a future I never planned flash before my eyes—one with a fairytale ending... -
![Begging for Bad Boys by Willow Winters, Lauren Landish]()
Begging for Bad Boys by Willow Winters, Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAre you ready for our heart-wrenching, panty-melting bad boys? USA Today and Top Best Selling Romance authors have come together to give you this tempting bundle of 13 sinful bad boys that'll have you on your knees and begging for more! Each book is a standalone romance with a guaranteed sweet-as-can-be happily ever after with NO CLIFFHANGERS... -
![The Rules We Break by Ava Gray]()
The Rules We Break by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratings3 rules for protecting your best friends’ little And we broke them all…. Sierra Beckett is so off-limits I’ve never even looked at her twice. I’m best friends with her four brothers, and I do not have a death wish. Unfortunately, Sierra and I are stuck in a safe house with one bed and a set of rules we can’t help but break…. I know I should resist the temptation but I don’t want to... -
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![Needing Nevaeh by Terri Anne Browning, Sara Eirew]()
Needing Nevaeh by Terri Anne Browning, Sara Eirew
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe doesn’t realize I will give up everything to be with her. When I lost my leg, I’d thought I lost everything. Then I met Nevaeh. She gave me a reason to wake up in the morning, turned into my best friend, became the voice of sanity when the world was nothing but chaos. And now, with one announcement at a party I didn’t even want to attend, everything I had planned for us could be destroyed... -
![Billionaire’s Promise by L. Steele]()
Billionaire’s Promise by L. Steele
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou're in my way. .. With those words. .. Baron Masters had crashed into my life. Gorgeous devil. Hate-worthy. Instant enemy who was sent to protect me. He's an ex-soldier. I am the woman his friend turned his back on. He's trying to escape his demons. I am trying to get over being abandoned. The connection between us is intense. Forbidden. .. and all wrong. My heart belongs to someone else... -
![Let Freedom Ring by Weston Parker]()
Let Freedom Ring by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m falling for the one guy my father absolutely hates. A Navy SEAL with thick shoulders, dimples, and a wicked grin. Too bad he’s a complete alpha-hole. I shouldn’t be spending my time daydreaming about all the ways he could make me blush, but I can’t help myself. Besides, it’s finally summer. My pre-med classes are done, and the beach in Cali is calling my name... -
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Tucker by S.M. Shade
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTucker. She’s beautiful. She’s young. She’s driving me out of my mind. I’ve always done my best to avoid Leah Bolt. I have enough problems without having to deal with a young woman with a crush. My life has been a disaster since I was court-martialed and dishonorably discharged from the military. After spending a year living on the streets, I’m finally starting to pull things together... -
![Retribution by Lauren Landish]()
Retribution by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMelissa. I spent years shutting myself off from the world, haunted by the tragedies of my past. .. until Nathan Black comes along. Tall, built like Adonis, with jet black hair and startling green eyes, he makes me go weak in the knees. He saved me from sure death, and I'm grateful for that. But I want more. I want him. I've never had a crush before... -
![Summers Security by Kenna Coulby]()
Summers Security by Kenna Coulby
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA new military romance series! 5 Books, No Cliffhangers, and Free with Kindle Unlimited. NICK. Nick Storelli’s childhood was far from ideal, but when things got too unbearable at home, he was taken in by his best friend, Logan’s family. The Summers were billionaires but yet they were the most down to earth people Nick had ever known. There was just one problem... -
![Billionaires and Bad Boys: The Complete 7-Book Box Set by Nikki Chase]()
Billionaires and Bad Boys: The Complete 7-Book Box Set by Nikki Chase
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEverything has a price. Including her. A collection of SEVEN full-length romances with HEAs and no cliffhangers, plus a never-before-published exclusive bonus novelette, featuring the couples from all seven stories that are included in the box set. GUILTY. I swore to keep my dirty paws off her. For her own good... -
![Broken Beauty by Stella Andrews]()
Broken Beauty by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I ran from the beast into the arms of the Devil. ”. Sophia Moretti. Maverick. It takes a special kind of glue to mend a broken Angel. She came to the right place—or so she thought. Broken, traumatized and scared. Her past was a place that had no business in her future. But she ran to me. She should have kept running. Sophia... -
![Brendan's Baby (SEAL Daddies) by Annie J. Rose]()
Brendan's Baby (SEAL Daddies) by Annie J. Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI don't scare easily. But she's haunting my dreams. Haunting all my fantasies. And I'll gladly let her. Although I could have any woman I want,. I’m not a hit it and quit it kinda guy. I want something more, something lasting and real. I don’t make a habit of sleeping with the tourists,. But when Elise walks into O’Shea’s Pub, I forget my mantra... -
![Dangers of Love by M.S. Parker]()
Dangers of Love by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEoin: I screwed up. Again. When I heard Aline’s secret, I ran like a coward. Now, I can’t think about anything other than how I much I miss her. I just don’t know if I deserve the happiness she would bring. Aline Mercier walks out of her parents’ house the day after Thanksgiving – with no plan – only the certainty that her life has changed... -
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![How to Date the Guy You Hate by Julie Kriss]()
How to Date the Guy You Hate by Julie Kriss
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsI hate Jason Carsleigh. Gorgeous, sexy, perfect Jason Carsleigh. He was the golden boy in high school - the one every girl dreamed about. Except me. I have my reasons. He owes me big, so I’m calling in a favor. I need Jason as my date for my ex’s wedding. Simple - wear a suit, look hot, and pretend he likes me. That’s it. Then I’m done with him forever. I’m not going to tell him my secrets... -
![We Shouldn't by Katy Kaylee]()
We Shouldn't by Katy Kaylee
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHunter Raven: A force of nature, the epitome of a broody alpha male. Enigmatic, broody alpha male. Guess I gotta push that out because I am his therapist now. Turns out, he is going to be my most challenging client ever! Everything about this relationship is wrong. He’s ex-military, running away from demons of his past,. And I’m supposed to be treating him... -
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Forever You're Mine by K. Langston
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratings*****THIS BOOK CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE*****. Cannon Jacobs has a past he wants to forget. The former Navy SEAL has seen his fair share of death and despair, and he would love nothing more than to escape the hell that tortures him. But no matter how hard he tries, Cannon has never been able to quiet the angry demons inside of his head. Then he met her... -
![Savage Protector by Kai Lesy]()
Savage Protector by Kai Lesy
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy sweet and gifted student has a cocky bastard father. The ex-SEAL turned bodyguard has been hired to protect me. It bothers me how his presence brings X-rated thoughts to my mind. .. And the sick pleasure I get when he orders me around. Maybe danger makes people look at things differently,. or maybe Hugh's just too HOT to ignore. Whatever it is, I hope to make it out alive to find out... -
![They Don't Know by Patricia Dixon]()
They Don't Know by Patricia Dixon
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDaisy meets Adam on their first day at Manchester University and they immediately become firm friends, inseparable. But when tongues begin to wag and their relationship is questioned, for the first time in his life Adam shares his secret with Daisy. Daisy promises to stand by him and keep his secret... -
![Single Mom's Christmas Wish: A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance by Kai Lesy]()
Single Mom's Christmas Wish: A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance by Kai Lesy
I swore off men after my ex-husband left me and my daughter. But now, I’m caught between three irresistible single dads——and an impossible Christmas deadline. Three devastatingly handsome triplets. Three sets of broad shoulders, piercing eyes, and smiles that could melt the iciest of hearts. And they all want me... -
![Close To My Heart by Kait Nolan]()
Close To My Heart by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThere's nothing like forced proximity to make passions ignite! Lose yourself in this trio of full-length small-town contemporary romances. DON'T YOU WANNA STAY. After accidentally buying an historic fixer upper in an online auction, publicist Deanna partners with YouTube famous DIYer Wyatt... -
![Staying On Course by Ahren Sanders]()
Staying On Course by Ahren Sanders
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAdored. Cherished. Worshiped. Bryce Randolph accomplished the impossible when he stormed back into my life. He repaired my shattered heart and promised to love me forever. My dreams now include a future with the man I’ve loved since I was twelve years old. He owns my soul, and a life without each other is not an option. Sometimes, though, even the strongest bonds are tested... -
![Prodigal Son by Jay Crownover]()
Prodigal Son by Jay Crownover
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen she was a little girl, Remy Archer fell in love with Hyde Fuller at first sight. He was the only thing she could see for a very long time. For Remy, it never mattered that Hyde was always too serious and always seemed so sad. To her, he was the very best, and the center of her entire world. She never dreamed he would let her down when she needed him the most... -
![Connor's Baby (SEAL Daddies) by Annie J. Rose]()
Connor's Baby (SEAL Daddies) by Annie J. Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe walked into my pub. Invaded my island paradise. Invaded my fantasies. I had to have her. I moved to St. Martin after I retired from the Navy SEALS. It was paradise at a slower pace, perfect for avoiding my demons, trying to forget the PTSD that came with those covert missions. Brandi is a pretty blond tourist with sad eyes. When I walk her back to her hotel one night, our passion ignites... -
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![Snowbound with the Biker by Amy Lamont]()
Snowbound with the Biker by Amy Lamont
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNo more Miss Nice Girl…. Katelyn Murphy has always done exactly what’s expected of her and put everyone else’s needs before her own. But what did that get her? A family that’s falling apart, a boss who takes credit for her work, and no love life to speak of. So when her friends make a bet to see who can have the wildest adventure, she decides it’s the perfect excuse to break out of her shell... -
![Mine Forever by Mia Ford]()
Mine Forever by Mia Ford
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne Sexy Flight Attendant. One Hot Pilot. And an eventful flight together! Drew. My job as a Pilot is demanding. I enjoy being in control! Until I meet Jess, my hot blonde flight attendant. There's nothing about her that doesn't drive me crazy. No matter what time and what place. But getting involved with a woman is the last thing I wanted... -
![Before Sin by M. Malone, Nana Malone]()
Before Sin by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey say love is all around. Yeah, for everyone but me. It sounds crazy, I know. Breaking News: badass bodyguard for the nation’s top security firm doesn’t know how to talk to women. That’s it, folks. I have no game. Luckily my newfound family at Blake Security accepts me exactly as I am. But there are things in my past, secrets , that I’d do anything to protect them from... -
![The Complete Firehouse 56 Series by Chase Jackson]()
The Complete Firehouse 56 Series by Chase Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese four firefighters are too hot to handle! Our marriage might be fake, but the heat between us is real. Brady. Cassidy was always around. The girl next door. But as we grew up, my time in the military made us grow apart. She isn’t my little Ladybug anymore. She’s a confident, curvy beauty. And I want her to climb my ladder. Until her mom got sick and everything changed... -
![Still Brazen by M. Malone, Nana Malone]()
Still Brazen by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow the hell did I, the perpetual bachelor, end up accidentally married in Vegas—to my client? As soon as I find out who’s trying to kill her, we’ll get a quickie divorce. .. or will we? I was never supposed to be married. I was never supposed to fall in love. I was never supposed to put her in danger. But now that she’s back in my life I wonder if some things shouldn’t stay in Vegas... -
![Bearded Brothers: Mountain Brothers Series Box Set by K.C. Crowne]()
Bearded Brothers: Mountain Brothers Series Box Set by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFive sexy mountain men and the lucky ladies who capture their hearts. Transport yourself into the charming and magical town of Blue River, Colorado as we follow the rugged, rowdy and hot Hunter brothers in their quests to find lasting love on the mountains. Book One: Her Mountain Daddy. I need to run my family resort alongside my rowdy brothers,. Not fall hard for my kids' home school teacher... -
![Cherishing Doe by Terri Anne Browning, Sara Eirew]()
Cherishing Doe by Terri Anne Browning, Sara Eirew
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDoe. Jenner conquered my heart with such ease. I lowered my walls for him, giving him a piece of my heart that I’d never allowed anyone else outside my family to touch. With him, I found the parts of myself that had been missing. For the first time in my life, I felt as if I’d found someone to cherish me the way my dad cherishes my mom. Then I found out I was the other woman. Jenner... -
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Blanket of Stars by K.K. Allen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsll Cayson Bexley ever wanted was to fly…. Until a near-fatal crash clipped his wings, sending the injured military pilot back to his hometown and living right next door to me. . . From the moment our eyes meet, the attraction is undeniable. . I mean who wouldn’t fall for that achingly gorgeous face, his clean-cut demeanor, and sweet, small town charm? . ... -
![The Right Choice: Difficult Choices 2 by Ava Gray]()
The Right Choice: Difficult Choices 2 by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve put myself in an impossible situation. Giving my heart to two men has its consequences. I thought I’d lost my fiancé when I fell in love with his doctor. Gavin was my biggest support while Drew was in a year-long coma. He took my shattered heart and showed me I could love again. With Drew back, I’m torn. Torn into half. On one hand, I have to honor my commitment... -
![Admit You Want Me by Ajme Williams]()
Admit You Want Me by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Enemies to Lovers Romance. A billion-dollar nightmare? Check. An arrogant former Army man? Check. My worst client ever? Double check. What bad deeds did I do to deserve this billionaire as a client? Sure, the money is good. But that’s not the only reason I’m here. That’s not the only reason I’m giving Easton a makeover that he desperately needs... -
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![Foreplay: A Bad Boy's Baby Romance by Rye Hart]()
Foreplay: A Bad Boy's Baby Romance by Rye Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCybersex has never been so great. Mr. Dreamy was a welcomed distraction. I let him own me in the worst way. Over and over. But he's been keeping a secret from me. And I have a feeling my growing belly has something to do with it. I have no problem getting girls in bed. Though with millions on the line my options were limited. So I created a profile on a dating site and got busy... -
![Single Dad’s Spring Break: A Billionaire's Second Chance Romance by Rye Hart]()
Single Dad’s Spring Break: A Billionaire's Second Chance Romance by Rye Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEven after so many years, the attraction is f*cking undeniable. USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, RYE HART. Money can't fill the void inside my chest. Brooke is the only women who can make me whole. But, I screwed things up years ago. And she blames me for her insecurities around men. Luckily, Spring Break brought us to the same Caribbean island. She needs to know I've changed... -
![Learning the Ropes by Jane Fox]()
Learning the Ropes by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGage: After retiring from the Navy, all I want is a quiet life with no surprises. But when a clumsy (and gorgeous) waitress literally lands in my lap, I realize a little chaos might be just what I need. Zara: If I'm going to make a fool out of myself, does it have to be in front of the hottest guy I've ever seen? Maybe I can hide in the kitchen. For the rest of my life... -
![Tommy's Baby (SEAL Daddies) by Annie J. Rose]()
Tommy's Baby (SEAL Daddies) by Annie J. Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTommy O’Shea. The love of my life. The one that got away. Correction, the one I let get away. Now, a decade later, it’s still the biggest mistake I’ve ever made. Even bigger than the one that’s got me on the run for my life. I need to get out of town, change my name, start over. But where? Then a picture in a magazine draws me in. It’s him. My Tommy. He’s living and thriving in paradise... -
![Sloane by Tess Summers]()
Sloane by Tess Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo weeks before the most dangerous mission of my life I met the woman of my dreams. Then my life—and the Humvee I was in—got blown to hell. Up until then, I'd been married to the Marines with no regrets. Being unattached meant I could do my job without distractions... -
![Hot & Sinful Nights: A Hot Romance Boxed Set by Alice Ward, Barbara Devlin]()
Hot & Sinful Nights: A Hot Romance Boxed Set by Alice Ward, Barbara Devlin
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe curtains are drawn, and the sheets are rumpled. .. Prepare to melt for 21 tales of lustful abandon that will fulfill your deepest, darkest, most secret desires on many HOT & SINFUL NIGHTS...
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