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Sancte Diaboli: Part Two by Amo Jones
He held a darkness that could never be touched. She carried a light that could never be seen. Not by anyone. Only by each other. Simply two halves of the same soul, Brantley and Saint were fused together with equal parts wrath and peace. Nothing could break through their bond. Nothing. Until now... -
![The Fallen: Genesis by Tillie Cole]()
The Fallen: Genesis by Tillie Cole
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTHE FALLEN: GENESIS (A Deadly Virtues Prequel) IN THE BEGINNING... They told them they were evil. They told them they were possessed by demons. They told them that darkness ran in their veins. Holy Innocents Home for Children is a haven for orphaned boys who have nothing and no one. The priests watch over them, educate them, raise them in the family of the church...Categorized as:
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![Reforming Kent by Siobhan Davis]()
Reforming Kent by Siobhan Davis
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAn enemies-to-lovers new adult romance from USA Today bestseller Siobhan Davis. Standalone with HEA and no cliffhanger. Kent Rogue. Troublemaker. Bad Boy. Delinquent. Everyone thinks they know who I am, but they know nothing. And that’s how I prefer it. Keeping my demons under lock and key is my only survival tactic. Until she enters my life, turning it upside down. She thinks she can fix me... -
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Tool by K.L. Savage
Being the VP of the Ruthless Kings has made me jaded and scarred, a savage bloodthirsty beast.Grit, pain, blood, the three constants in my life.Love?I wouldn't burden anyone with loving me. I'm a hard man to love.Until she walks through the garage doors, looking perfect in her little blue dress and high heels.She's neat and clean and too damn good for me, but I'm determined to get her filthy... -
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![Tongue by K.L. Savage]()
Tongue by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsI’m too dark for her light.I am who I am, and I won’t apologize for it.I don’t know how to be...Normal.I have my reasons.I've been through hell.I've touched the flames themselves and I've danced with the devil.Intimately.Damnation torched my soul until it was black.Then I see her.I'm enthralled, but I can't speak to her.She's too pure.Too fragile.Too innocent... -
![Cardinal Rose by Mia Smantz]()
Cardinal Rose by Mia Smantz
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsCallie finally found a home. It's everything she's ever dreamed of - friendship, family, and a healthy dose of romance, which Dr. Harper repeatedly reminds her is a good thing since it will help her deal with her most recent loss. So, why can't she be happy? That reason comes in the form of one Russian mob boss named Nikolai Ivanov... -
![Deliver Us From Evil by Monica James]()
Deliver Us From Evil by Monica James
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMonsters are real…and that monster is me.I’ve surrendered. I have no other choice.With Babydoll gone, I’m going to do whatever it takes to find her.I will lie.Cheat.Murder…and I’ll do so with a smile.I’ll even sell my soul to the devil…because that’s who my father, Sean Kelly, is. He won’t stop until Belfast is his. He knows I’m at my breaking point... -
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SCARS by Jaimie Roberts
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsI had the perfect school, the perfect friends—the perfect life ... At least, that’s what I thought. But you changed all that. You are always there ... Always watching ... Always waiting in the shadows. You send me flowers and messages. You stalk me, trace my every movement.. -
![The Carrera Cartel by Cora Kenborn]()
The Carrera Cartel by Cora Kenborn
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Dark Mafia Romance Collection Delve into the dark. The Carreras are waiting... Three full-length dark mafia romance novels from the Carrera Cartel Trilogy and Stained White Lines, an explosive, new bonus novel, ONLY available in the collection.Blurred Red LinesCarrera.A word whispered in fear and respect. A name to avoid at all costs... -
![Until Then by Emily Klepp, Jade Katzchen]()
Until Then by Emily Klepp, Jade Katzchen
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe one thing my pen pal and I have in common is imprisonment. While his is literal, I am bound in the chains of my abusive partner. While he is locked behind bars, he gives me a glimpse of the love I have been looking for my entire life. When my world starts to come down around me we both gain our freedom, allowing us to face our demons together...Categorized as:
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![Leo's Chance by Mia Sheridan]()
Leo's Chance by Mia Sheridan
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 58 ratingsThe follow-up to Leo, the USA Today bestselling novel by Mia Sheridan...Categorized as:
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![Trouble in Hell by Alex Grayson]()
Trouble in Hell by Alex Grayson
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFour men, irrevocably bound together by their horrifying past…Trouble and his brothers escaped from Malus, Texas as kids. In the dead of night, they left behind a Hell so ominous, it made National news.When they returned as adults, it was to seek revenge and justice. Malus is theirs now. They own it, they rule it, and they protect it. By any means necessary. Trouble carries demons inside him... -
![Reckless & Ruined by Bethany-Kris]()
Reckless & Ruined by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsPlay dirty. It’s the only way to win in a war. Alessa Trentini follows the rules, or so it seems on the outside. A certain Conti has always been able to sway her inner rebel and keep her out of trouble, but even Adriano won’t be able to get her out of her brother’s mess. In a war, no woman is safe if her hand in marriage can advance her family in the world of the mafia... -
![Until the End by London Miller]()
Until the End by London Miller
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsLauren Thompson After learning the truth behind her father's tragic murder, Lauren vowed never to go near another Volkov again, but sometimes matters of the heart are too strong to resist... Mishca Volkov As a Captain in the Volkov Bratva, Mishca has pledged his loyalty to the Vory v Zakone, but he soon finds himself at odds with the life he's always known.. -
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![Red Sin by Aleatha Romig]()
Red Sin by Aleatha Romig
Red is the color of blood, sacrifice, danger, and courage. It’s also associated with heat, passion, and sexuality. When two people meet unexpectedly with an inexplicable attraction that defies common understanding...it can be called RED SIN.Julia and Van found one another in a shaken snow globe. Stranded in a blizzard, they embraced being two individuals with no last names...Categorized as:
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![Bombshell by Abbi Glines]()
Bombshell by Abbi Glines
Momma always told me that my sins would find me. I just didn’t think it would happen in a biker bar with my first crush bursting through the doors with his gun pointed at me. Well, not technically at me, but at my boyfriend- also known as my current sin. He was the thing I hoped the good Lord didn’t tell momma about in one of her dreams. Guess it didn’t matter anyway...Categorized as:
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![Blind Love by M.S. Brannon]()
Blind Love by M.S. Brannon
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"She is magnetic to me. Every emotion she feels pulls me that much closer to her charm and energy. For reasons unbeknownst to me, I want her to know what she means to me." Jake Evans For Jake Evans, life was as it should be. No responsibilities. He was the master at embracing his reckless lifestyle whenever it presented itself... -
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Daddy's Orders by K.C. Crowne
I knew he wanted to punish me for my father’s dealings…I just never expected to enjoy it.A dark past hardened me, scarred me,Making it difficult to give a d*mn about relationships.Then comes along Emily.Fifteen years younger.The innocent virgin and daughter of the man I despise.She's twenty-three and drop dead fu*king gorgeous.My trousers tighten the moment we meet...Categorized as:
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![Angel of Mercy by Ajme Williams]()
Angel of Mercy by Ajme Williams
I Fell for a Don, But Now Everything's a LieYearning for escape, I stumbled into the arms of Luca Conte, a powerful Don with a secret as lethal as his charm. Unlike any man I've known, Luca showers me with affection and promises a life of gilded luxury, a stark contrast to the freedom I crave.But my brother fights our connection, forcing me to choose sides...Categorized as:
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![The Sinister Silhouette by Alex Grayson, JW Photography]()
The Sinister Silhouette by Alex Grayson, JW Photography
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Luca….”She whispers my name at night, filling my dreams with her haunting beauty. Her tormented amber eyes beg me for something I don’t understand, and her agonizing pain becomes my own.For years, she’s come to me, calling my name.For years, I’ve never known who she was.Until now…... -
![The Risk of Falling by Nikki Ash, Gideon Frost]()
The Risk of Falling by Nikki Ash, Gideon Frost
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom USA Todaybest-selling author Nikki Ash comes a stand-alone romantic suspense about finding love where you least expect it.Sienna's about to fall head first into danger. Will Micah be able to save her and capture her heart in the process?Micah: From the first time I saw Sienna Bardot dancing on my stage, I was mesmerized...Categorized as:
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![Soiled Touch by Ember Davis]()
Soiled Touch by Ember Davis
He dirties her up and she cleanses his soul.VIKTOR ORLOVI have no problem taking advantage of the power, prestige, and wealth my last name and family give me. Why shouldn’t I? My brothers have the empire covered and my role in the family has never been clear beyond being the youngest... -
![Accident-Prone by T.L. Hodel]()
Accident-Prone by T.L. Hodel
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![Dario by Olivia Thorn]()
Dario by Olivia Thorn
Alessandra: My entire life changed when he walked into my father’s café in Tuscany… Il Mostro. The monster. The devilishly handsome mafia don Dario Rosolini. He and his brothers run this region… and they take everything they want. Including me. Although Dario has made clear that I am his and ONLY his. But I’ll fight back, no matter how hard it is...Categorized as:
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![His to Own by Ava Gray]()
His to Own by Ava Gray
He’s supposed to marry her older sister, but he can’t stay away… MICELIThe mafia world is cold and cruel. I live by one rule - cut their throat before they cut yours. It’s what keeps me ruthless and on top of my mafia family.But when I see something I like, I take it. It’s no different with Alessia DeLuca, who’s supposed to marry my rival… while I’m marrying her older sister...Categorized as:
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![King of Beasts, Book 1 by Diana A. Hicks]()
King of Beasts, Book 1 by Diana A. Hicks
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom award-winning author Diana A. Hicks comes a dark mafia romance full of angst and heart.Rex Valentino is my enemy.He has the power to wave a hand and make all my family problems go away.In return, he only requires one thing...my complete surrender.Caterina Alfera, an angel lost in a world of beasts.I didn’t ask for her.Destiny brought her to me.And now I can’t let her leave.She’s mine to keep...Categorized as:
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![Dirty Billionaires by Dori Pulitano, Sahara Roberts]()
Dirty Billionaires by Dori Pulitano, Sahara Roberts
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTaking what they want… these Billionaires don’t play by anyone’s rules—consequences be damned.Get ready to be owned, dominated, and consumed by these DARK and DIRTY alpha-hole’s…In a world where money is no object, Dirty Billionaires will test your boundaries by blurring the lines between right and wrong...Categorized as:
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![Ricca (In Loyalty Lies Trust) by Esther E. Schmidt]()
Ricca (In Loyalty Lies Trust) by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChiara was raised into the mafia world the hard way. Enduring the assault at the hands of her father until she was kidnapped and forced to marry a mob boss. One she’s sure is even worse than her father. Ricca never backs away from a challenge. When the woman he kidnapped sneers he would never own her, he’s more than happy to prove her wrong...Categorized as:
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![Deadly Games by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Deadly Games by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWe were supposed to be two passing ships on an unforgettable night…I accepted a foolish dare that changed everything-pretend you’re someone you aren’t until sunrise.I chose to be normal and free.Not bound by the duties my father forced on me.The sinfully gorgeous god-like man staring at me in the club with the I’m-going-to-devour-you smile was who I picked to be normal and free with...Categorized as:
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![Beneath These Dark Skies by Ria Wilde]()
Beneath These Dark Skies by Ria Wilde
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVanessaI was never supposed to fall in love with him.We were only supposed to be a quick Spring fling, he was leaving and I was going to college. It was for the best, with his secrets and his darkness, the two of us were never meant to last.A year later, a chance encounter brought us back together.It was one night, one night to say goodbye... -
![Bratva King's Secret Twins: A forced Proximity Dark Mafia Romance by Vivy Skys]()
Bratva King's Secret Twins: A forced Proximity Dark Mafia Romance by Vivy Skys
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if your one-night stand turned out to be the head of the Russian Mafia?He saves you, indulges your every desire, takes your innocence.Then, he leaves you pregnant. . . with twins. I was drowning in my father’s debts when a gang member came to collect and nearly took me.That’s when I was rescued by Nikolai.We had one wild night where he worshiped my body and soul... -
![Brutal Enforcer by Bella Ash]()
Brutal Enforcer by Bella Ash
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMen have always wanted to control me.A beautiful pawn in their brutal game.They keep me in a gilded cage.First, my ruthless father.Then the man my father picked to marry me.And finally, my kidnapper, Omar Castillo.The Castillo family’s brutal enforcer.The Beast.They say there’s not a family in Miami that hasn’t been touched by his bloodshed.Including mine... -
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The Hollow by Jenika Snow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI saw her and instantly knew she’d be mine. There was no other option for me. Nadja was the only woman who made my heart beat for the first time in my life. She was an angel. I was the devil. But she still wanted me. Being the daughter of a notorious bratva member meant she was never really mine. She’d be given away, used like a pawn, bartered for power... -
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![Given to the Bratva by Sam Crescent]()
Given to the Bratva by Sam Crescent
Anastasia is pretty sure her husband is going to kill her. She knew her father would do anything to get rid of her, even sell her to a man who would put an end to her life. Bogdan Evanoff didn’t want to get married. He is a monster. His only job is to kill and to keep his boss, the head of the Galkin Bratva safe. He is the best at his job. No woman would want to be married to him... -
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A Cruel Tyrant by Logan Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI swore never to leave her alone. Now I'm regretting that oath.Our little cartel princess is growing up so fast. I never thought I'd be able to share my heart with anyone, but Cora changed that. And now she shares her heart with another. I could give her up, but I wouldn't dare. I know the hole she'll leave in my heart will fill with suffering and despair... -
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Bound to Cruelty by J.L. Beck, Monica Corwin
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI’m the shadows that reach out and take a bite. No one sees me coming, which is why I’m sent to do the things even our fearless leader won’t touch.After months of watching our enemies it’s time to take them out. I’m ready to feel their blood on my hands, their worthless lives ground to dust...Categorized as:
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![Twisted Games by Bianca Cole]()
Twisted Games by Bianca Cole
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsArcher Daniels is the biggest flirt at the academy, and he’s determined to have me. Coach Daniels has a history of sleeping with students.Now I’m in my senior year, he’s determined to add me to the list.I’d rather die than end up another notch in his bedpost.But the man is persistent to a fault. He’s not someone who gives up easily, pushing harder the more I reject him... -
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Toxic by Sam Crescent
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRosalie knew her father was part of an MC club, a vile disgusting group of men. To protect her mother, she has no choice but to marry a man her father has chosen.Colt doesn’t want to create peace. Satan’s Death Riders MC doesn't settle, they do not bow down, but for now, his father has told him to marry the daughter of his enemy. He personally vows to make her life miserable... -
![Jagger by M.J. Fields, Chelsea Camaron]()
Jagger by M.J. Fields, Chelsea Camaron
Full of swagger and sensuality, the Caldwell Brothers series—perfect for fans of Katy Evans and Emma Chase—packs an emotional punch as the last bachelor standing fights for a woman who’s worth every ounce of trouble. Jagger Caldwell is no one’s hero. With a reputation busting heads and breaking hearts on the underground MMA circuit, he lives for easy cash and easier women... -
![The Client by Stella Gray]()
The Client by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen I won the modeling contest, I lost my freedom. KZ Modeling owns my body. But they're willing to rent it out. The first time I learn my fate and I’m auctioned off changes everything. Because it's also my first time. And the gorgeous, haunted billionaire who now wants exclusive rights to me for the next six months? He has no idea I can't say no... -
![House of Soot by Ajme Williams]()
House of Soot by Ajme Williams
He swore he loved me.Then he used me to destroy the only man I’d ever wanted.Blaise Ifrinn wasn’t just another soldier in the Kean empire.He was a ghost from a burned-down past…A hidden heir with a vendetta—and I was his perfect pawn.I gave him my secrets.My trust.My innocence.He repaid me with betrayal so brutal, it nearly got Ronan Kean killed...Categorized as:
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Mania by Katie May
ELODIEEveryone fears them. Except for me.The kings who rule Grove Academy don’t scare me, not with their gentle touches, sweet words, and smiles reserved only for me. But maybe...Maybe I should be scared. THE KINGSWe watch her. Protect her. Love her. There’s a word for people like us—psychopaths... -
![Giving Away by Lola King]()
Giving Away by Lola King
Stoneview Stories Book 2Jake Demons, demons, come out and play. One can only escape reality for so long. There comes a point when you have to face your biggest fears. Nate is back and with him all the terrors from my past. What he doesn’t know is I’m not the scared little boy I used to be, and I’m ready to fight back this time.And Jamie? Well Jamie Williams is a liar...Categorized as:
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![Untouchable by Lindsay Delagair]()
Untouchable by Lindsay Delagair
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsPicking a boyfriend can be murder, but for Annalisa Winslett, it might end up being the literal death of her. No one at Pensacola High School suspects the girl they know as Annalisa McKinnis to be a wealthy heiress in hiding, but things begin to unravel when two new guys enroll. Both guys are gorgeous, and both are trying to win her over...Categorized as:
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Mafia Kingdom by C.D. Reiss
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe next highly anticipated book in the world of the bestsellers Mafia Bride and Take Me, by NYT bestselling author CD Reiss.A QUEEN IN WAITINGAfter fifty years of peace, Carmine Montefiore's decree rains down on the families of this city.Your daughters will line up, and he will choose his bride...Categorized as:
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![Gwendolyn vs. the Band of Barren Hearts by Mary E. Palmerin]()
Gwendolyn vs. the Band of Barren Hearts by Mary E. Palmerin
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMonsters. They don’t hide in your nightmares. They steal you away from the good life and prevent you from living your dreams. That’s where 17-year-old Gwendolyn Fitzpatrick found herself; surrounded by wicked fiends after everything she thought she had was gone in the blink of an eye... -
![Dark Union: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance by Ivy Davis]()
Dark Union: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance by Ivy Davis
He was a playboy… until he had to marry me. Massimo De Luca, part of the Italian mafia.He’s only known a life that was fun.Whereas I have only known a life full of pain and despair.When Massimo and I are put into an arranged marriage, neither of us want it.Massimo doesn’t want to put aside his womanizer ways.And I’m struggling with my past, which has made me uncomfortable around men...Categorized as:
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![Vigilante Kings: The Complete Series by Eva Chance, Harlow King]()
Vigilante Kings: The Complete Series by Eva Chance, Harlow King
My stepbrother used me and threw me away. Now he's the only one I can turn to.When my car is stolen outside my new college dorm, my roommate points me to "The Vigil"—a trio of students who tackle crimes when campus security drops the ball.The last thing I expect walking into the Vigil's office is to find Logan Brooks staring back at me... -
![Hated Vows by Sophia Karlson]()
Hated Vows by Sophia Karlson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRevenge comes first…My father, head of the most notorious crime ring on the East Coast, saddles me with two missions to complete before his death:Take out the Siciilian.The man who wronged my family decades ago.Easy.Having his blood on my hands has been on my to-do list for years.Deal with the Senator.The man who was responsible for my brother’s death and who owes us millions.Easy...Categorized as:
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