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Crowned Queen by Alisha Williams
Well isn't this just dandy. I had to go and catch...feelings...ewww. And now here I am on a vacation to wrap my mind around what the hell my life has become in the short time they... my ex best friends... came back into my life... -
![Rising Queen by Alisha Williams]()
Rising Queen by Alisha Williams
*****Release date will be a lot sooner than posted. Looking for end of June 2021*****"Men fear me, women envy me."My name is Harlow McKaven andmy life has been hell since the moment I was born. But after being tricked and held captive against my will, I have finally snapped. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, something frightening and bloodthirsty was born... -
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![Savage Queen by Alisha Williams]()
Savage Queen by Alisha Williams
Something I never thought was capable, happened.Now I’m trying to make all these relationships work without letting my past effect my life.So I do what I do best, shove it down deep and distract myself with sex and blood.But I don’t have to worry about finding things to keep me busy because someone has come into my city, putting teenagers at risk... -
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Lock & Key by Cat Porter
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsI suppose some of us have to get really dirty before we can become truly clean. I was allegedly South Dakota’s most famous old lady. Sixteen years ago I survived my old man’s murder Never again. Never again will I surrender my heart. Never again will I sacrifice to the Club. But that all changed in one night. I came home and crashed into him, and my past and present blew up in my face...Categorized as:
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![Kingmakers: Graduation by Sophie Lark]()
Kingmakers: Graduation by Sophie Lark
Wild Hearts, Ruthless Games In the adrenaline-fueled world of Kingmakers, Sabrina Gallo stands as a force of nature. Untamed and fiercely independent, she’s more storm than woman, captivating and terrifying all who cross her path. Bratva bad boy Adrik Petrov has finally met his match. Sabrina won’t be easily claimed—but for Adrik, the thrill of the chase is as intoxicating as the prize...Categorized as:
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![Second Chances by Alisha Williams]()
Second Chances by Alisha Williams
“Hang on to your panties because apparently, I keep losing mine. It's gonna be a sexy ride”Okay! So breaking into my workplace after hours to steal money and then running from the cops, may not have been my brightest idea... -
![For Love and Blood and Fury: a sapphic paranormal romance by J.J. Arias]()
For Love and Blood and Fury: a sapphic paranormal romance by J.J. Arias
A ruthless vampire. A powerful witch. A healer with a hidden legacy. A searing paranormal romance that proves three hearts can beat as one.Elena, the head of Miami’s vampire cartel, never expected her ex-girlfriend Zuri—a powerful witch—to storm back into her life demanding help with a rival coven... -
![Door of Bruises by Sierra Simone]()
Door of Bruises by Sierra Simone
𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬.We are all, for better or worse, doomed to love each other until death do us part. My heart belongs to Proserpina and St. Sebastian—even if he no longer wants it. Even if she has left it behind to follow him.Delphine’s fled back home, and Becket’s holy calling is in peril... -
![Dimitri's Forbidden Submissive by Ann Mayburn]()
Dimitri's Forbidden Submissive by Ann Mayburn
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAs the daughter of an outlaw biker, Rya DeLuca is used to living a wild life, but nothing could prepare her for the danger of falling in love with Dimitri Novikov... -
![The Gunrunner and Her Hound by Maria Ying]()
The Gunrunner and Her Hound by Maria Ying
Viveca Hua, arms-dealer...is driven by three things: the certainty of steel, the need to win, and the compulsion to possess.Yves, bodyguard...hunts for the place she belongs, and she might just have found it in the captivating Viveca, who offers her a new organization, an answer—and a collar.But their world is violent. It is unpredictable. Luck alone will not shield them... -
![Madame by Sara Cate]()
Madame by Sara Cate
They think they know me, but they have no idea. As a professional Domme, I see men and women come and go. But no one ever sticks around, and I like it that way. I have a secret to protect—at all costs. So when the cocky, handsome, and submissive Clay Bradley weasels his way into my heart, I do the one thing I’ve always excelled at. I push him away—forever. And like a good boy, he listens... -
![Always Running by Calliope Stewart]()
Always Running by Calliope Stewart
Is it finally time to stop running?Tibby Sinclair is the queen of messy beginnings. Raised for fourteen years in a religious cult before being tossed into the San Francisco Omega Academy, Tibby never had a chance. That didn't stop her though. She toughened up and became someone that would protect herself... -
![Secrets Revealed by Alisha Williams]()
Secrets Revealed by Alisha Williams
One secret down, only one more to go.This wasn’t the way I wanted them to find out, but the universe doesn't seem to be on my side these days.But now they know, both of my secrets. I'll need to learn to balance the new changes in my life, while battling with the old wounds of the past.They say they don’t hate me anymore, and that they just want to start over...Categorized as:
from hate to love friends to lovers angst bisexual m-m-f first-person-pov queer reverse harem -
![Titan by Shantel Tessier]()
Titan by Shantel Tessier
TITANI know I have a black soul. Bloodshed and danger are what I live for.A King is supposed to rule his Kingdom using any means necessary to demand respect.I’m not a weak man… A King kneels to no one. I’ve only ever cared about one other person in my life, but the thing is, she never belonged to me. And before I could tell her how I felt, she left. Now she’s returned, needing someone to save her... -
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![Little Piece of Sass by Clio Evans]()
Little Piece of Sass by Clio Evans
Creatures of all kinds go to the Barista to find love, including the werewolf/werecat couple known as Al and Luna.Ready to start building their own pack, they’ve asked the Barista to find someone who’s willing to be loved not by one— but both of them.When the Barista hires Quinn to work in the cafe, she has plans of revenge against the world of creatures... -
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Pet by Isabella Starling
My name is Pet. My story is going to break your heart. The first thing you should know about me, is that I'm a good girl. I follow directions. I bend at the waist. I do anything and everything my King tells me to. But King is demanding. King is dangerous. He wants to hurt me. And there is only one person who can help me run away from King... Except I don't know if I want to leave him... -
![Harvest of Sighs by Sierra Simone]()
Harvest of Sighs by Sierra Simone
The genius and the sunshine girl. As children, we fought bitterly and often, bickering every chance we got.But then we grew up.Then we came back.Delphine Dansey carries her heart on the outside of her body; she’s looking for love and chasing dreams. She’s spoiled and selfish, the kind of beautiful that’s made for money and fame... -
![The Baby by Abigail Barnette]()
The Baby by Abigail Barnette
When life unravels, someone has to wind it up again. Sophie Scaife has found herself in such a position one time too many. She should be celebrating a new year and bountiful success; instead, she’s trying desperately to hold her world together as it tears apart... -
![Secrets Embraced by Alisha Williams]()
Secrets Embraced by Alisha Williams
Just when I thought we've won, that we get our happily ever after, the universe has other plans. Tragedy has hit our little family, but we won't let it break us. We will lean on each other and push forward. I have them back now, the 4 who owned my heart and soul from the start. And along side my newest addition to my heart, I'm excited to take this new step in our lives...Categorized as:
from hate to love friends to lovers menage bisexual m-m-f queer reverse harem super rich hero -
![Knotty or Nice: A Limited Edition Christmas Omegaverse Anthology by Vivian Murdoch, V.T. Bonds]()
Knotty or Nice: A Limited Edition Christmas Omegaverse Anthology by Vivian Murdoch, V.T. Bonds
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChristmas comes but once a year - far less often than these omegas.Treat yourself this Christmas to a collection of never before released omegaverse stories that’s sure to land you on the naughty list... -
![Counter Bet by Harleigh Beck]()
Counter Bet by Harleigh Beck
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“How about we play a little game?”My name is Emily Brooks. Welcome to Hedgewood High, my domain.I’m the head cheerleader. I date the star quarterback, and I have the homecoming crown in the bag.My life is a cliché.A mask I hide behind.But the mask is slowly cracking.On the outside, I have it all. Or so it seems...Categorized as:
from hate to love bisexual first-person-pov queer young adult dark high-school cruel hero -
![Becoming Theirs by Trent Evans]()
Becoming Theirs by Trent Evans
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA Dominion Trust story." What is a modern, independent woman to do when the only thing she truly wants is to surrender herself completely? Erica, a young, beautiful college student is looking for that something which speaks to what she truly is deep down inside... -
![Black Iris by Leah Raeder, Elliot Wake]()
Black Iris by Leah Raeder, Elliot Wake
The next dark and sexy romantic suspense novel from the USA Today bestselling author of Unteachable. It only took one moment of weakness for Laney Keating’s world to fall apart. One stupid gesture for a hopeless crush. Then the rumors began. Slut, they called her. Queer. Psycho. Mentally ill, messed up, so messed up even her own mother decided she wasn't worth sticking around for... -
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Untethered by M. Jameson
UNTETHERED is a forbidden taboo romanceI grew up in darkness, it's etched in my soul,so I have no right to touch anything as perfect as Isabella Serrano.She hates me, I thought I hated her too until one taste of the forbidden makes me question that.I'll try to break her, to take everything from her, but what she takes from me in the process, is more,so much more...Categorized as:
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![Hemy by Victoria Ashley]()
Hemy by Victoria Ashley
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsMy name is Hemy Knox and I’m a fucking heartbreaker . . . I’ve hurt the one person that means the most to me in life; the only woman I have ever fucking loved. I let the drugs, alcohol and wild life take over; consume me. I got her where I wanted her and ripped her fucking heart out... -
![Hers by Dawn Robertson]()
Hers by Dawn Robertson
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI am weak. I am lonely. I am a slut. I am strong. I am Dominant. I am independent. I am Seven James. My entire life, no one has wanted me, and that was fine, because I sure as shit didn't need anyone else. Blah, Blah Blah, insert sad story here about negligent parents, and shitty siblings, and you have my life story in a nut shell... -
![Tentacles and Teeth by Rowan Merrick]()
Tentacles and Teeth by Rowan Merrick
Katarina was only looking for one night.An evening of no-strings fun with someone who knew what they were doing and wasn't afraid of getting a little wild. One look at the gorgeous bartender with the midnight skin and waving tentacles, and she knew she needed to feel all those…appendages wrapped around her before the night was out... -
![Knot Forever by Evelyn Flood]()
Knot Forever by Evelyn Flood
Nova is desperate for a pack of her own.Not for any old pack though – Nova wants a pack of alphas that will protect, cherish and care for her the way she needs. All she wants is to be loved .But thanks to her nightmare ex-boyfriend, every pack in town thinks she’s bad news.When a charity auction lands her in the lap of the Kings, Nova isn’t convinced, but she’ll give it her best shot... -
![Lavender and Lightning by Thora Woods]()
Lavender and Lightning by Thora Woods
There’s nowhere left to hide. Lydia Anderson is an unbonded omega living in fear of the day her past catches up with her. Hunted by her ex, betrayed by her own family, staying out of sight is her only protection. Or it was, until she met Pack Saint Clair, and found love and safety in their arms... -
![Pack Deception: Part Two (Passion Pack Series) by Wren White]()
Pack Deception: Part Two (Passion Pack Series) by Wren White
They are my pack. My fated mates. Four people destined to love me no matter what.That’s what the Goddess blessed me with. Mates to love me as much as I love them.Maverick, Hudson, Mason, and Brooklyn.Despite our bump in the road, life hasn’t been this great in as long as I can remember.But everyone’s past catches up to them...
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