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Dylan by Jaymin Eve, Tate James
Dylan Grant.One of Forbes’ 30 under 30.One of the most eligible yet unattainable men in the country.One of the Delta Five.Together with his friends, Beck, Riley, Jasper and Evan, Dylan runs half the damn world. He is the epitome of power... and the definition of emotional baggage. Too damaged from his shitty upbringing. Too hung up on his best friend's girl... -
Slingshot by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsShe slingshotted her way into my heart. I’m a laidback kind of guy. I don’t like to take life too seriously. I’ve experienced serious and I’ve gone through the bad life has to offer. I’m ready for the good in life. I wear my heart on my sleeve just so someone can take it. Someone does…Natalia Moretti. Out of all the people for me to love, why does it have to be her?The frenemy’s daughter... -
Stolen Sin by B. B. Hamel
A standalone fake marriage mafia story with a couple of enemies that turn into steamy lovers from bestselling author B. B. Hamel.My boss caught me trying to steal from him.My punishment?Get pregnant with his baby.My father was scammed out of everything he owns, and I need to find a way to bail him out of trouble... -
He Saw Me First: First Series by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDuring the week, I’m a respectable bookstore owner in a small town with a secret no one could ever guess. On the weekends I do what needs to be done to survive. My secret has been kept for ten years . . . my time is up.Cassandra Montana — once known as Tina Moore — had been the girl no one ever worried about... -
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Burn & Fallen by Callie Hart
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBURNSloaneI’m not safe.I haven’t been safe for a while now.I ran to Zeth for protection, but Zeth is in danger himself. With Julio on one side, and the leader of the Widow Makers MC on the other, the smartest thing to do would be to run. I’ve been running long enough, though.This is the closest I’ve come to finding my sister in two years.I can’t back down now... -
Andrey by LeAnn Ashers
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNicoleSince I was a little girl, raising my younger sister had always been my main priority. I never imagined, however, that taking care of her would put me in danger.Men came for her, but kidnapped me instead by mistake.Then he rescued me, and on that day, he claimed me.Andrey is mine just as much as I am his.AndreyThe second her eyes met mine I saw the fear in them... -
Undying by Madeline Sheehan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA creation of chaos and lust, I was born into a world so foul, I made it my mission to find the beauty hidden within, to reveal the sun behind the clouds, the rainbows after the storms, the life that still exists even in death. One-third my mother, I had an infectious smile and a heart so big, there was room enough for everyone, no matter their sins... -
Poinsettia by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChristmas is not always the most wonderful time of the year for the many gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people who are estranged from their families. This year's Christmas story concerns two such people--Søren and Magdalena. Søren speaks of Magdalena, his mentor in sadism, in THE MISTRESS and THE KING... -
Breathe Again by Nola Marie
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the flames of sin I rose, by her virtue, I fell...I found her in my eleventh hour. My whiskey-eyed canary. Quinn.Call it Fate or destiny or whatever, but she is the melody to calm my madness. With her, the demons inside me quiet. She doesn't have a hold on my heart, she owns it. She is my everything.I've been given a second-chance and I’m not about to squander it... -
Twist Me & Keep Me by Anna Zaires, Dima Zales
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor a limited time, get the first 2 books in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling dark romance trilogy in one convenient bundle! A seductive, thrilling tale of abduction and dark love . . .On the eve of her eighteenth birthday, Nora Leston meets Julian Esguerra, and her life changes forever... -
The Arrangement by K.C. Crowne
He's nearly twice my age.He may have k*lled my ex-boyfriend.And his scandalous offer leaves me speechless. An intimidating Russian mobster arrives at my door...Demanding settlement for debt my horrible ex left in my name.Maksim, with his piercing dark eyes, sparks a fire within me.He proposes the repay him with my body. I refuse instantly—yet the proposal lingers, haunting my restless nights... -
Amos y mazmorras: Segunda parte by Lena Valenti
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsChegou a hora de encarar o tão aguardado torneio Dragões e Masmorras DS. Entregue-se aos combates. Liberte seus desejos. Na busca pela irmã desaparecida, a agente Cleo Connelly conseguiu se infiltrar no ultrassecreto torneio de práticas BDSM, o Dragões e Masmorras DS... -
A Lesson in Beginning by Elle Sparrow
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Journey From Darkness to DesireThey took everything.My husband. My dreams. My innocence.After escaping a sinister cult's grip, I faced a stark new reality.I was left with only one thing.My treasure. My son.Desperate, I sought refuge with my estranged family.It was a struggle, but I was beginning to find my footing in this strange, modern world.Enter Joel Whitlock... -
Consumed by Truths by Ella Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnzo is my heart. My soul. My breath. I never thought I could be so dark. Never knew love meant losing myself and getting reborn. The lies and truths have finally caught up with us. We may have stolen an empire, but we aren’t ready to give it up. It’s ours. He’s mine. And our love will find a way to the truth. Consumed by Truths is book 6 and the final book in Enzo and Kai's story... -
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Break by Angel Devlin, Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMine no more.I thought my heart beat for Jackie Chambers, but it was just a placebo effect.As I return to B.A.D. Inc, I’m a changed man. Ready to face the future on my own, to find out who Oliver Ward really is and stand on my own two feet for the first time in a long, long time.Yet I’ve only been at work one day when Zoey comes crashing into my life... -
Craved by Gray by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsScarletAll I’ve ever known is a life of danger and crime.Growing up among the Chrome Vipers, I’ve never known love or safety. As an adult, I still can’t break free. My father’s hold on me is ironclad. But I have secrets, things my father might kill me over if he ever found out. And one of those secrets just walked into my father’s office with a fake name on his lips and mischief in his eyes... -
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...Categorized as:
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Thirty Days of Hate by Ginger Talbot
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSecrets and lies tore us apart. Can love keep us together? SERGEI Willow thought she got away from me, but she was wrong from the beginning, wrong about everything. I find her trying to take down a human trafficking ring, unsure whether I'm there to help her, or drag her down. But from now on, Willow doesn't have a choice. She will be my wife. She will submit. She will play her role... -
Sweet Solitude by Sav R. Miller
From international bestselling author Sav R. Miller comes a steamy and twisted love story between two humans haunted by their pasts.In the wake of her father’s death, lonely Juliet Harrison struggles with the guilt over her loss. She deals with it the way she deals with everything: by burying her feelings beneath impulsive decisions and desecrating the local graveyard...Categorized as:
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Defiled Innocence: A Dark Mafia Romance by Measha Stone
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAmelia Moreau is barely holding herself together in the wake of her brother’s death. Lukas had been her guardian, her rock—and now, his loss has left her adrift. But when she learns the terms of her inheritance, her grief turns to shock: to claim the fortune Lukas left behind, she must marry... -
Beauty & the Rose by Lee Savino, Stasia Black
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe conclusion to the Beauty's Beast trilogyThey say the gods will accept no small sacrifice.To appease them you must give your all.I’ve sacrificed everything.Lived through loss, and learned to love.To take the beauty with the pain.The rose with the thorns.This love story isn’t perfect, but it’s ours.We’ll hold onto it forever.And hope our forever is longer than a day... -
Control by Lasairiona Lewis
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThor:Protocol. Routine. Control.Not anymore.My life turned on a dime in the blink of an eye. From making pancakes for the curvy redhead I met at the club, to being the single dad of an autistic, eleven-year-old boy.I need help.She needs a job.I’m usually a one-and-done kind of guy, but she draws me in, holding me hostage with her green eyes and sass.I’m playing with fire... -
Scandalous Liaison by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLove wasn't part of the deal. My full surrender was. Family. For most people, the thought brought happiness or comfort. For me, the sheer mention created anger. After all, I hated my ruthless father with a passion. Unfortunately, with my brother's impending marriage, I felt compelled to return to my hometown for a single weekend... -
Inescapably Yours by Lizzy West
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsComing Soon! We are overjoyed to invite you to the event of the She’s found the dress. He’s chosen the perfect ring. The venues are swathed in candles and flowers. Now, all that’s left is for these happy couples to make it down the aisle and say ‘I Do’...Categorized as:
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Speak No Secrets by E.R. Whyte
They kissed four years ago, igniting a spark. Now that spark might lead to their destruction. First year high school teacher Shiloh Brookings is struggling to pay her brother’s medical bills. With students only a few years younger than she is, things are difficult enough, but when Gunner Ford enrolls in class, things go from unusual...to complicated... -
Borgata by Katarina E. Tonks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSamantha finds herself imprisoned in a world of illegal trade and criminal activity, where she must face the consequences of her actions and repay her father's debt. She also will try to resist a mob boss, who understands her on a much deeper level than her heart can allow... -
Deceived by Jennifer Rose
The first time my gaze locked and held with the doe-eyed beauty named Devyn, she unknowingly became mine .I’ve watched from the shadows, biding my time and planning our future, waiting for the right moment to prove to her that she belongs to me.She gave me the perfect opportunity when she fled to Hollow Hills Campground in the RV, running from her past...Categorized as:
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Endless by W. Winters
From USA Today bestselling author W Winters comes an emotionally captivating and thrilling, romantic suspense. He holds a power over me like no one else ever could. Maybe it’s because my heart begs to beat in time with his. Maybe it’s because my body bows to his and his alone. Maybe it’s because he thought he loved me before he even laid eyes on me... -
Until You by K. Bromberg
A single dad, forced proximity, standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg. Crew Madden needs to find a place to recover. For his twin girls. For himself. From the woman who left them without a backward glance. Recovering from a traumatic event, a summer in the small town of Redemption Falls was the perfect solution for him. For his family...Categorized as:
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Craved by Mya Grey
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 2 of Brutal Kings, a twisted, forbidden love, dark mafia single daddy romance, enemies to lovers dark romance series. You'll find yourself sweating from the hot and steamy encounter. If you enjoy anti-hero, alpha bad boy, and good girl, you'll want to read Brutal Kings. These alphas are way too hot for a villain. Guaranteed steamy passionate love saga romance. Blurb He… he bought me... -
Merciless Union by Faith Summers
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEverything changed overnight.Truth became my enemy, and the sting of betrayal dragged me into a web of lies.I’m damned if I fight to live and damned if I die. Both will be dangerous for the child growing inside me. I can’t trust Lucca to save us.Love is a myth we shouldn’t have explored.He was always my enemy.Love just made me forget and blinded me to the truth... -
The Mask by Alice Ward
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA secret club. A mystery woman. A craving I can’t restrain. As a billionaire e-commerce entrepreneur, I’m expected to take my clients to Jewel, an elite men’s club offering female gems of salacious delight. A place where any fantasy is fulfilled... for a price. I never allow myself fantasies, so the last thing I expect to find inside Jewel is a woman I immediately crave. The Butterfly... -
Thin Lives by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Final Donati Bloodlines Novel *** Emma Donati Some days, it felt like Emma had just imagined it all. Like maybe everything she had been with Calisto was just a dream. Emma knew it was crazy—it was impossible to forget what she had shared with Calisto Donati. All their love, the stolen moments, their foulness together, and the beauty underneath it all were real. They were real... -
A Very Fake Boyfriend by Scarlett Avery
The commitment phobic billionaire agreed to be my fake boyfriend to a wedding from hell. He never signed up for a surprise baby.When my evil stepsister announces her wedding to the cheating ex-boyfriend she stole from me, I’m determined to be a no-show.My Irish mother won’t hear of it. She’s dead set on her crusade to hold this family together, so she makes it mandatory I suck it up...Categorized as:
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THE INITIATION: Secret Society Dark Romance by Elena Monroe
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 13 ratings𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘰𝘥’𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘴.𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐋LA wasn’t home… just home for now.Transplanted here to model I learned Hollywood isn’t where dreams survive the harsh reality of millions all sharing that same dream... -
The Rocchetti Queen by Bree Porter
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsIn the shadow of a metropolis, there lives a dynasty that is tearing apart at the very seams...After the sudden brutal death that shook the Chicago Outfit to the core, the balance of the Rocchetti family has never been so unstable. Not only is each Rocchetti determined to gain more power for themselves, but their enemies are also gunning for the organisation... -
Fake Crowne by C.D. Reiss
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsColton Crowne is famous for two things: being one of the music industry’s most talented producers and partying away his massive inheritance.I’m a singer with stage fright who’s famous for…well…nothing yet. And I promised my family if I didn’t make it big by the end of this year, I’d go back to med school...Categorized as:
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Stranger Session by Lauren Biel
Stranger Session is a LIGHT/MEDIUM gray dark romance novella.DelIn the heat of a blind-date photo shoot, my obsession for her ignites. After we part ways, her image carves a path through my thoughts, leading me to dark places.Disguised by a mask, I cater to her every desire as I play the part of a stranger, but the secrets I harbor threaten to shatter the illicit passion we've found...Categorized as:
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Dirty Daddies by Maren Smith, Maggie Ryan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsStrong, sexy and dirty-as-hell! Twelve, panty-melting romances starring Daddy Doms who command total surrender and the women who don’t stand a chance of resisting. Penned by some of the best authors in the genre, this deliciously naughty collection of all-new stories is bursting with HOT, raw, Daddy Dom action that’s sure to leave you breathless. Surrender now... -
Desperate to Touch by W. Winters
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Willow Winters comes a heart-wrenching, edge-of-your-seat gripping, romantic suspense. I ran from him, even though my heart knew better. Love was one thing, but survival another. He chose a life of crime. I never wanted any of it; I only wanted him. I left when the danger bled into my life, taking more than I was willing to sacrifice... -
Lured by Lies by Ella Miles
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Ella Miles comes a new dark romantic suspense series! I'm heir to an empire, all I have to do is pass one final test. Assassinate my target. Easy. I have no problem killing to survive. No problem brining my enemies to their judgment day. But then, I see her. She can't be my mark. She's definitely not my enemy. This has to be a mistake... -
Unholy Night by J.S. Cannon
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA blanket of snow covers the ground.The world is silent under the moonlit sky.All is calm, except for one thing.Someone is watching me.This Christmas Eve will be an Unholy Night to remember.Unholy Night is a 5k Dark Romance Christmas Short that will warm you up on a cold winter’s night... -
Thorn in the Dark by A.R. Breck
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRose I thought I had life figured out. Until I crashed into the brink of tragedy. That peak in which you teeter on the line of sanity versus insanity. The moment where you look forward and see darkness, then look over your shoulder and see more darkness... -
Darkness Matters by Jay McLean
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIt’s the same old story, really. Good versus evil. Heroes versus villains. Light versus dark... -
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King's Ransom by Jane Henry
USA Today bestselling author Jane Henry delves deep into the Russian underworld, with a high-stakes, heart-rending story of betrayal, atonement, and a hard-won happily-ever-after. He'll make me call him daddy.Demand my obedience.Drive me to my knees. I've been in love with Stefan Morozov for as long as I can remember. He's fearless. Powerful. A vicious leader of the Bratva underworld... -
'Til The Last Lyric by M. Robinson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsOnce upon a time…There was a little girl who believed in fairy tales and happily ever afters.Hoping. Praying. Waiting…For her prince to come.Together they’d conquer the world. Slaying dragons, demons, and villains. Until her Prince Charming let his demons prevail. She cried and begged and prayed.She hated him. She loved him. She couldn’t save him.“I’m sorry.”“I love you... -
The Wicked by Rosie Alice
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“I fell in love with my student, then I let him destroy me.”Penelope LeytonReturning to Luxington after four years away was supposed to be about caring for my family and starting my career. I never expected to get sucked into a tornado that came in the form of an entitled rich boy with a taste for chaos.What’s even worse? He’s my student... -
Hound by Measha Stone
When he sees something he wants, Jackson Titon has always been like a hound on the hunt, and when he caught her scent he knew she had to be his.This little fox doesn't know what's coming for her, but he's going to get to her first.To keep her. To train her. To own her... -
Auctioned To The Billionaire by Kelly Favor
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m totally innocent. Completely inexperienced in all the important ways.And now I’ve been auctioned off to a man I’ve never met.Billionaire mogul Dermot Nash is like nobody else I’ve ever encountered. He’s powerful and handsome, with a cold gaze that heats me to my very core.But there’s so much about him that’s a mystery – secrets he will never reveal... -
The Pleasure Protocol by Darcy Romaine, Kat Alexander
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFirst rule: Don't fall in love.Billionaire CEO Nikolai Zaitsev has used an escort service for years. Maybe he’s jaded, but it’s easier to pay for intimacy than worry about another partner using him for his money. His latest companion, Corinne, charms him with her stunning beauty and charisma—but when she crawls for him and calls him Sir their first night, his desire for dominance roars to life...
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