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Fighting Fate by S.M. Olivier
Before fate found me, I was alone, lost, and struggling to find my path. Love was something I thought I’d never find. Family wasn’t something I thought I’d never have. Now that it’s all before me, unfolding and leading me forward, I would do everything in my power to keep what fate has given me. Walking this path has its roadblocks, mostly from people who want to throw me off... -
Twisted Lace by A.M. McCoy
They call me Emo Barbie. And they’re not far off, though I consider myself a little more alternative than that. I just so happen to do everything in six-inch heels and blood-red lipstick. I like it when people stare. I like the attention. I’ve never been drawn to the meek or mild...Categorized as:
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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... -
That One Night by Emily Rath
My name is Rachel Price, and the sky is officially falling. Imagine being at your brother's wedding brunch when you get an email that crushes all your dreams. I didn't win the Barkley Fellowship. My rising career in sports medicine has just come crashing down. So here I sit, alone in this swanky hotel bar, ready to drown my feelings in bitters and bourbon. Then suddenly, in walks.. -
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Finding Fate by S.M. Olivier
My name is Peyton, and I have a charmed life. I live in a beautiful mansion on top of a hill and want for nothing. My father’s successful, and my mother’s devoted to seeing me and my siblings succeed… Oh, wait…that’s not my life at all. That’s my half-sister’s life. Until recently, I had no family, aside from my mom and dad... -
Fatal Felons by Elle Thorpe
Please note this is the third and final book in a trilogy, and this blurb contains spoilers for books 1 and 2. Start the series with Locked Up Liars, and Solitary Sinners before reading on! When a judge declared Heath guilty and sentenced him to death row, everything we’d been fighting for went up in flames. We have no excuses. No appeals. No freedom. Now, there’s only one way out... -
Scarlett XOXO by Autumn Reed
Some stories should never be told. Others have to be—it’s the only way. Since moving back to my hometown of Hastings, Texas, I’ve been called a whore, tramp, and homewrecker. And maybe I’m all of those things and more. But those people don’t know me. They don’t see me. They only see my mistakes...Categorized as:
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Stranded by Shona Knight
For fifteen years, Darla has been stranded, alone, on a deserted island. But when three strange men crash-land there, she watches from the trees, terrified they’ll be just as cruel as the last men who came.But these men are different. They laugh, they share, they’re kind to the wildlife. And despite every instinct telling her to stay hidden, Darla finds herself drawn to them...Categorized as:
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Curvy Dirty Omega by Emma Dean
Who says omegas can’t solve murders?I may be an omega and the daughter of a serial killer, but that doesn’t mean I can’t work as a private detective solving murders for high profile clients - clients like the ultra elite legacy alpha, Liam Valor.I’ve been labeled defective all my life, but this new case is going to make my career... -
Silver Fox Firefighters Next Door by Summer Haze
Stuck with a glued dildo, I never expected my firefighters neighbors to be the rescue team—and my new obsession.Moving back to Harmony Valley was supposed to be about helping Grandpa and editing romance novels.Instead, it's about Nash, Tate, and Aiden—three alpha firefighters who are too tempting to ignore...Categorized as:
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Stella by Mira Kane
StellaWhen your family business is the premiere Alpha-Beta-Omega matchmaking agency in Mystic, California, you would think finding your perfect pack is easy. And it was… Until they dumped me for another omega.My pride has mostly recovered. My sex life? Not so much...Categorized as:
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Winter's End by Cora Flynn
Cascade Falls Population: 3279 And that’s about how many lies we’re uncovering in our tiny town. The deeper we dig, the dirtier it gets, and no one, not even my parents, are innocent. Thankfully I’m not alone; five unlikely men and I have banded together to try to unbury the truths that plague our piece of paradise. The man who broke my trust is now my charming savior...Categorized as:
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Triple Threat by Ann Grech, Clarise Tan
She's picked her team. Now she just has to score.When a summer storm sweeps in, Ava finds herself road tripping across the state with two sexy-as-sin strangers. A flat tyre delays their trip, and the only hotel in town with a vacancy has just one bed.Even though the two men are complete opposites, both have her captivated...Categorized as:
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Dangerous Lies by Kris Butler
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLying to yourself was the most dangerous game of all.I’d once thought the only thing that mattered was the truth. But perhaps I’d been naive. Learning to navigate life with my eyes open, I’d found things weren’t as they seemed. The good guy didn’t always get the girl, the right thing wasn’t always easy to spot, and the bad guy wasn’t always the villain. Life was more about perception than truth... -
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Solitary Sinners by Elle Thorpe
In the middle of a prison riot, the psychopath who murdered my sister holds me hostage. Soulless eyes black, bloodied knife in his hand, my name a whispered threat on his lips. My only hope is the three men fighting for my heart…and their lives. Separated in the chaos, flames surround Rowe, the growly prison guard who acts like he hates me but always has my back. Liam, my lawyer on the outside...Categorized as:
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Auctioned to the Prisoners by Stephanie Brother
When I sold myself to save my sister’s life, I never expected three violent prisoners to steal my heart in the process.Thirty days is all I have to raise the money to help my sister. At the auction, I expect to be bought to service a rich man’s every desire. But instead, I’m sold to a prison warden—and his debts become mine to repay... -
Cloud 9 by Stephanie Brother, Cosmic Designs
My vacation Down Under is a bust until a bar-load of Aussie men offer to take me to Cloud 9!When my best friend shacks up with eight gorgeous tattoo artists, I decide it’s time to shake up my life. A ticket to Australia seems like a perfect way to find some desperately needed fun and leave behind the black cloud hanging over me...Categorized as:
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Altered by Blake Blessing
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBlurb coming...Categorized as:
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Brush Strokes by Rebecca Rathe
Beth Heaton wants nothing more than to be an artist, but a lifetime of internalizing the judgment of her family and peers has left her full of self-consciousness and doubt. She quietly fades into the background, until she captures the attention of the ruggedly handsome and world renown photographer Callaghan Flynn... -
The Echo of Violence: An Underestimated Novel Book 8 by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy daddy was the president of an outlaw MCMy Uncles, a motley crew of dangerous bikersI thought we were invincibleUntil a brutal act of violence destroyed everythingMy home, my family, and my identity were all gone in the blink of an eyeLeaving behind a tangled mess of emotional and physical scars... -
Set Me On Fire by Sam Hall
What’s hotter than a handsome firefighter? Three of them.When our passion ignites like wildfire, we decide to give in to our delicious urges and share one crazy, unforgettable night.I even get a little souvenir to remember them by: a positive pregnancy test. Oops.It’s time to mummy up, and that includes getting a steady job… at their fire station...Categorized as:
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Sinfully Theirs by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor little Miss Nobody, a love this unique is more than she'd ever dared expect... * Mona is Miss. Average. Her ass isn't the tightest, her job sucks, and she's still getting over her divorce. Life is one long round of work, work, and more work until, one day, she accidentally falls into the arms of an ex-Marine... -
Knotting With A Stranger by Harley Knight
It started with a message to the wrong number… now I’m craving a stranger.Running the bakery with my sister is my life—early mornings, endless dough, and just enough sugar to keep me sane. I don’t have time for distractions.But when I accidentally text a stranger, everything changes.He’s not just mysterious—he’s sharp-tongued, wickedly charming, and far too good at making me forget common sense... -
Wicked in the Shadows by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI knew that coming home to them would be painful. I had no idea that it was only the beginning.After coming together to deal with the syndicate that followed me home, the guys went their separate ways once again. As I struggle to forgive and forget the past, they do as well. It all gets so much worse when an attack on the nightclub Wolfe and Ace own sets off a chain of horrific events...Categorized as:
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Hotter Than Ever by Elle Kennedy
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsWhen you land in hot water, swim for safety—or let the fire burn. An Out of Uniform StoryClaire McKinley has just experienced every bride’s nightmare. The groom is a no-show, and now she must face five hundred guests alone...Categorized as:
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Cross my Heart by Lucy Smoke
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat kind of person falls into a relationship with several men? Now I know the answer. Me. I’ve finally realized that and I’ve come to terms with it. But it seems that fate has one last challenge for us to overcome. Theodora “Teddi” Vandersen, otherwise known as Grayson’s mother, has apparently been following me for weeks now. She thinks it’s my fault that Grayson’s done with her... -
Locked Up Liars by Elle Thorpe
Nothing prepares you for finding your sister’s lifeless body covered in blood.But when the police arrest her ex, a man I know is innocent, I can’t sit by and do nothing.Not when I’ve been secretly in love with him for years.Heath may not want my help, but I won’t take no for an answer.To catch a killer, I’m forced to take a job at Saint View Prison. Maximum security... -
Unwrapping Holly by Krista Wolf
It’s my one unwritten rule: I don’t date clients. But when three incredibly gorgeous men ask me out on three separate dates, right before Christmas? Staying off Santa’s naughty list just became a lot harder. Dumped just weeks before Christmas, personal shopper Holly doesn't feel so merry... -
Fractured by Blake Blessing
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m not crazy.I’m the product of a schizophrenic mother who seemed more evil than human, and a bipolar father who didn’t love me enough to stay.But I’m not crazy.Now I’m struggling with life and question myself and my decisions every single day. Are these signs? Red flags? I won’t let myself look too close.I refuse to be crazy.Then four men swoop in just when I need them...Categorized as:
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Black Rose Kisses: The Complete Series by Eva Ashwood
In Fairview Heights, there’s one rule everyone knows. Don’t cross the Black Rose gang. Not if you want to live.My father broke that rule.Now he owes the notorious Black Roses a favor, and to make sure he pays up, they’re taking me as collateral. Until Dad completes whatever job they gave him, three gang members will be my keepers.Sloan, Rory, and Levi.The boss’s son.The man with a secret...Categorized as:
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Saved by the Marines by Cathleen Cole, Frank Jensen
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThey never should’ve been protecting me. Now, they’re my only hope… As the daughter of a US Senator, my life was never going to be normal. I thought I’d finally escaped out from my father’s shadow, but he dragged me back kicking and screaming... -
Trip by Sinclair Kelly
Our lives are full of more twists and turns than a roller coaster, and my stomach isn’t a fan. Or maybe that has more to do with the fact that this serial killer now has a strong aversion to blood. Trust me, I see the irony.With more questions than answers, we find ourselves at an impasse... -
Stiletto Sins by Kris Butler
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThese shoes were made for more than just walking.FinleyI didn’t belong. Not with the things I’d done. Not with my past. To move forward, I needed to finish what I’d started all those years ago. I had to face him. My only barrier to the life I wanted was me, and it was time to face the sins of my youth instead of running. Except now, I had to run...Categorized as:
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The Proximity Effect by Maya Nicole
Getting stuck in a snowdrift and watching my red thong take flight into a pine tree was not how I imagined starting my honeymoon. Then again, I also hadn't imagined starting it alone... -
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Auctioned to the Lumberjacks by Stephanie Brother
When three rugged lumberjacks buy me at auction, I don’t know whether to be grateful or terrified.So many wrong decisions put me under the control of a dangerous man intent to destroy me. My only way out is to find a place to hide and survive until I can risk going back for everything that’s been taken from me.At the underground auction, I’m sold to the highest bidder...Categorized as:
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Scent of Home: When it Raines Omegaverse by Tea Ravine
When it Raines it pours and I’m on the bus to nowhere with a dream that shouldn’t existOn the bus to nowhere I meet Locke Raines who is as mysterious as he is appealing. He looks familiar yet hoards secrets and pain and the only promise he’ll commit to, is that this is a one time thing... -
Her Best Friend's Big Bad Brothers by Chloe Kent
Alyson Edwards has her own set of problems. Not only is she barely making ends meet, when her father gets involved with some really bad people and makes some really bad decisions, she’s the one who is going to end up paying for them. With her life. It sucks to her, and those are poor people problems, but the one thing she keeps is her pride and doesn’t need anyone’s help, money or pity... -
Crossing the Top Line ( Pack Mystic) by Thora Woods
In the heart of the Big Easy, Victoria “Tori” Strauss has it all together—almost. As the poised and efficient social media manager for the beloved New Orleans Mystic hockey team, she's a seasoned pro at captivating the hearts of fans. But her own heart? That's a different story...Categorized as:
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Now or Never by Lucy Smoke
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 27 ratings“Harlow Hampton meets the Iris Boys.” All I needed was a break. A sign. Something. Nearly getting run over was not the sign I was looking for, but it’s what I got. That and a group of guys who say they work for something called Iris. No, thank you. I had enough to deal with, thank you very much. No brother. No dad. No sanity most of the time...Categorized as:
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Mall Santas by J.B. Trepagnier
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFour hot mall Santas save the day. Christmas used to be my favorite holiday. Until last year. Last year, I was supposed to get married in Vegas at the stroke of midnight on Christmas day. I had the perfect wedding planned. If only I’d picked the perfect fiancé. I caught him in our bed with some blonde two days before the wedding and now I’ve turned into Scrooge...Categorized as:
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Kurt by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKurt's the calmest of the Quintessence bunch, but even he has a vengeful streak when it comes to protecting and defending those he loves. A trip to Moscow for Christmas and New Year's are side-lined when the real truth about Sascha's accident comes to life. Jungle justice comes at a price, leaving Kurt and Sascha uncertain if their soul can carry the burden...Categorized as:
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The Alpha's Arrangement by Tea Ravine
I found you when it was too late to love you My omega came to me when I'd given up on ever finding happiness. And then his alphas appeared in my life too, and I realised just how much of a joke I really am. As a rare female alpha, I know well enough what my appeal is to the males of my designation. But I'm who I am and I won't change that. My omega isn't mine and he won't be ever...Categorized as:
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Rogue by Katie Rae
They were complete opposites in every way.Their hatred for one another ran hot through their veins.With one chance encounter, I became the only thing keeping them from destroying one another.And the reason for their temporary truce.We spent our days trying to uncover the mysteries on board the USS Dewitt.While our nights were spent pushing the boundaries of more than just each other’s bodies... -
Room Three: They Like to Bite by Ember Davis
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsELLAI’ve explored a lot within the walls of Club Sin, but it hasn’t been quite right. I’ve found pleasure, but I’m still searching for what or who makes my body come alive like it never has before. It’s a place where no one knows more than I want them to, and I feel free. I wasn’t expecting to walk in one night to find three men who I haven’t seen in ten years... -
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Run, Omega, Run by R.A. Alyse
Omegas are to be cherished, loved, protected . . . . . . not sold to cover their parents’ debts.But that’s what happened to me.Now, I’m in the middle of a heat I didn’t want—nor was I ready to have.The scent of my dead alpha surrounds me, while a pack that hates me offers assistance that I’m sure is laden with strings.Which leaves me with only one option.I’ve gotta run...Categorized as:
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Sizzle by Whitley Green
She works for him. He lives with me. I want them both... Alex I’ve got good reason to keep my mouth shut around my best friend Elliot, so when he hires the luscious Joelle Munroe to save his restaurant I can understand his hands-off frustration. But she doesn’t work for me… Elliot I need a culinary genius — Joelle needs a job...Categorized as:
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Exception by L. Miles
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm Ali Hayes, a world-famous singer and actress with everything I could ever want...except maybe them.Years of enviable friendship with the most eligible bachelors of New York? Check.Strange growing possessiveness from my guys and blurring lines? Check.Stirring feelings while I’m desperately holding on for fear of losing our friendship? Oh, absolutely...Categorized as:
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Her Secret by Ivy Fox
“Our love is so much more than a mere catastrophic occurrence.” My name is Freya Wilson. I am not your typical girl next door. I’m far from it. As my mother likes to point out since I graduated high school, I should be planning my life instead of wallowing around the house, in my pajamas all day...Categorized as:
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Snowed Inn: A Reverse Harem Rom Com by Eve Newton
How to make the best of a bad situation by Raven Harlow...breakdown in the snow and be rescued by a hot guy and his friends. No way this can go wrong.When I've planned a country getaway the weekend before Christmas with my best friend, things take a turn for the worse when I break down in the middle of nowhere.But I'm a girl with a strong instinct to make the best of a bad situation...Categorized as:
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Random Encounter by Allyson Lindt
AdrienneI'm both terrified and thrilled to be the new artist for the hottest coming soon game in the industry--double entendre intended.The start-up gaming company I work for likes to push boundaries, including adult ratings, no limit on in-game partners, and some moderately graphic depictions of all the different ways to get down and dirty with two or more people...Categorized as:
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