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Wicked Empire by Tracy Lorraine
USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tracy Lorraine brings you the next installment of her new dark mafia, high school bully romance series.She didn’t want to believe me.She wanted to believe the threat wasn’t really there.But as the sirens ring out in the distance and she stares down into my eyes, she can no longer deny what’s right in front of her...Categorized as:
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![The Love Conspiracy by J.J. Arias]()
The Love Conspiracy by J.J. Arias
Could you fall in love with your husband’s mistress?Forty-year-old Veronica Marin is a force to be reckoned with - a fierce trial lawyer who's always in control, including in her marriage to Gabe. But when a stranger shows up and exposes Gabe's infidelity, Veronica's reality is rocked. Her solution? To track down all of Gabe's unsuspecting partners before filing for divorce...Categorized as:
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![Emerald Vices by Nicole Fox]()
Emerald Vices by Nicole Fox
I did a bad thing...And the man I love is here to make me pay for it."You're coming with me," he snarls."There's zero percent chance THAT's happening," I fire back.But I only get about two steps away before Andrey decides to take matters into his own hands.Literally.And it's me.I'm "matters."So now, I'm back where I started.Stuck somewhere I don't belong with a dangerous man who hates me...Categorized as:
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![Over My Dead Body by Rebelle Fleur]()
Over My Dead Body by Rebelle Fleur
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAllegra Grey is the daughter of a powerful American Mafia Leader. Trained since birth to take over the family business, she is ruthless, heartless, and one of the best assassins in the industry. She's completed thousands of assassinations in her career, completing every assignment... except for one. Ace De Luca is her one and only failed mission... -
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![The De Santis Cartel: The Inc by K.C. Mills]()
The De Santis Cartel: The Inc by K.C. Mills
Power. Blood. Loyalty.These are the tenets that rule the De Santis family, until an arranged marriage potentially threatens all three.Born into the most ruthless crime family in the South, Azreal De Santis is bred to lead, dominate, and rule... -
![My Ex's Dad by K.C. Crowne]()
My Ex's Dad by K.C. Crowne
"Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce my father, Jack."Our eyes lock and I suddenly feel unwell.Apparently my mysterious one night stand is my ex’s father!?!And the wedding planner for his son’s wedding? ME!Months ago, he saved my life on a stormy night…All I knew was that a hot, bearded stranger showed up right when I needed it...Categorized as:
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![10 Days to Ruin by Nicole Fox]()
10 Days to Ruin by Nicole Fox
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsI’m arranged to be married…To the devil himself.Unless I find a way out.Here’s how to lose a mob boss in ten DO act like the biggest brat the world has ever seen.Sasha’s face when you send dishes back at a five-star restaurant will be priceless.DON’T ask your dad for help.He’s the one who arranged this wedding in the first place.He won’t—can’t—save you now... -
![They Will Burn by Montana Fyre]()
They Will Burn by Montana Fyre
The key to being queen is to never let them see you stumble. They betrayed me. They made me believe they cared for me, only to break my heart. And now I find myself in the hands of the only man more terrifying than the four men who handed me to him... -
![Aurora's Knight by Nichole Rose]()
Aurora's Knight by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA new “family” is coming to Silver Spoon Falls, TX. The well-known Arakas men are looking to expand their operations, and the small Texas town is the perfect place to start a new, less-than-above-board business venture. Along the way, the dangerous, wealthy men are going to find a whole lot of trouble...and the sassy women who will bring the possessive crime bosses to their knees...Categorized as:
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![Cruel Prince by Aidèe Jaimes]()
Cruel Prince by Aidèe Jaimes
I sold my soul to the Devil and he handed me over to someone far deadlier.After the death of my father, his enemies came knocking on my door. Left with no other choice, I agree to an indentured contract, selling my body to a criminal in exchange for my life.Only he never meant to keep me as his own...Categorized as:
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![Wishing for the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Wishing for the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
He could be her forever, but first, she has to tell him the truth about her.I know this man.I’ve seen him in my dreams. I even know his name before he says it.Does that mean we’re destined to be together? It certainly feels like it. But I’m too afraid to tell him the truth about myself... -
![Stubborn Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Stubborn Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
He came to town to get away from people. But when a curvy blonde is injured on his property, he can't resist helping her.I've spent most of my adult life trying to be alone. My hometown has grown so much, it's impossible, though.But Sweetheart Falls shows promise. My cabin is in the middle of the woods, where nobody can find me...until someone does...Categorized as:
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![Flash by K.M. Neuhold]()
Flash by K.M. Neuhold
Lewis tattoos himself on my brain instantly. Too bad this whole situation is about to get messier than spilled ink. LewisClingy, needy, Too MuchJust a few choice words from men who never deserved me anyway.I'm not going to make the same mistakes again though. I plan to ride the motorcycle hottie of my dreams just until we both get bored...Categorized as:
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![Highest Bidder: A Billionaire Boss Romance by K.C. Crowne]()
Highest Bidder: A Billionaire Boss Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIt started with a million dollar bid for a night alone with him.He's dark, commanding, and the most desirable man I've ever met.In fact my mysterious bidder had me wanting to do things I'd never admit.And I did them willingly, secure in the thought I'd never see him again.Boy was I wrong.Horribly wrong."Good morning! Welcome to CyberFort Security. The CEO will be here to greet you shortly...Categorized as:
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![Falling For Ruben by Tracy Lorraine]()
Falling For Ruben by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCan you begin falling in love from just a photograph?I’ve experienced the pain love can cause and I have no interest in it. Easy relationships and easier women are all I need. Until a shy brunette stops me in my tracks and makes me feel everything I told myself I never would... -
![Far Cry by Kate Canterbary]()
Far Cry by Kate Canterbary
Brooke Markham needs a man. A real good man. But she's not looking for a keeper. She's too busy kicking ass, running an empire, and caring for her ailing father to spend time with men who want annoying things like relationships and commitment and…conversation. Brooke knows what she wants and it's not a future with the growly barkeep. JJ Harniczek needs money. A whole lot of money...Categorized as:
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![Mafia Bride by L. Steele]()
Mafia Bride by L. Steele
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s No Knight in Shining ArmorMassimo Domenico Sovrano is arrogant, mean, full of swagger and oh so hot.As one of the most feared gangsters in Italy, he can have any woman he sets his sight on.But for some reason he wants me.The chemistry between us is off the charts.So I sleep with him on our very first meeting.Only, he betrays me. He breaks my heart.Which is why I lie to him... -
![Torrid by Abbi Glines]()
Torrid by Abbi Glines
“My Mama D used to say that mistakes happen, and cryin’ a bucket of tears over them is silly. Because wisdom is built from a pile of mistakes.” Liberty Thing is, my Mama D never had a one-night stand with an older man who never told her his last name and left behind a souvenir that was gonna be life changing – but I had...Categorized as:
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![Sexting the Silverfox: An Age Gap, Single Dad Romance by K.C. Crowne]()
Sexting the Silverfox: An Age Gap, Single Dad Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA drunk text from a stranger left a large stiffness in my trousers.What's REALLY wrong with this picture?I'm a single dad.She's half my age.And her defiance makes my blood boil.One thing's crystal I won't rest until I claim Aubrey.Taste her full lips.And devour every inch of her heavenly curves.But I'm not the only one who wants her.The Bratva thinks they own her.They have no clue...Categorized as:
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![Beautiful Cruelty by Brook Wilder]()
Beautiful Cruelty by Brook Wilder
Good girls don't pick fights with a handsome billionaire at the dry cleaner's.Good girls don't steal his bespoke suit.Good girls don't take pictures of themselves wearing only the suit jacket.And good girls definitely don't hit SEND.But after catching my cheating ex-fiancé in the act three days before the wedding...... being a good girl was the last thing on my mind... -
![The Senator by Lori Kent]()
The Senator by Lori Kent
I prepared for an arranged marriage to a Made Man my whole life…but Mark White is not a made man. And he never wanted to marry at all, especially not, it turns out, to me. Eleanna Delagdo knew she wouldn’t marry for love. She planned on a strategic alliance with a powerful, hot-blooded mafioso. She was ready for all that would be required of a mafia princess; elegance, loyalty, discretion... -
![Marrying the Don of Fury by Ashlie Silas]()
Marrying the Don of Fury by Ashlie Silas
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI'm getting married in a few months, and I just found out five minutes ago.My first reaction was, 'No thanks!' But it turns out that my fiancé is the powerful don of NYC, and 'no' is not an option.Christian D’Angelo is so gorgeous that his presence can kill, but he gladly does that with his bare hands.I happen to be a pawn in a dangerous game to settle my family’s debt... -
![Corrupted Oath by Brook Wilder]()
Corrupted Oath by Brook Wilder
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe destroyed my world when he corrupted me in his bed. By all means, I'm supposed to hate him.But somewhere along the line, the monster who stole me ended up stealing my heart.He promised me he would do anything to protect me.Anything to protect our baby growing in my belly.To keep me close.And never let me go... -
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![A Lush Reunion by Selena Laurence]()
A Lush Reunion by Selena Laurence
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTen years ago Lush bassist Colin Douglas met the love of his life. Then she broke his heart. Now, in a small Texas town, in the midst of the breakup of his band, Colin has found Marsha, and he has no idea what to do with her. Marsha O’Neill hasn’t had it easy. Since losing Colin nothing's gone right for this east Texas waitress—except for Sean, her six-year-old son... -
![The Boss of the Mountain by Tessa Klein]()
The Boss of the Mountain by Tessa Klein
He’s big. He’s bearded.And he’s completely off-limits.Chase Beckett—fitting name for the forbidden crush I’ve been chasing for years.But I’m hardly the first person hooked on my older brother’s best friend.He’s the golden child of our small mountain town.An ex-football pro with a body like a god. A smile that could burn the clothes right off of you. And the one beard to rule them all... -
![Enemy Mafia Boss Daddy by Kira Cole]()
Enemy Mafia Boss Daddy by Kira Cole
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOur marriage was supposed to avert a war. But making a husband out of my enemy has turned out to be harder than I thought…Damien Russo is fifteen years older than me, ten times as broody,and stubborn to a fault.He also happens to be the new leader of the Russo Mafia and my reluctant husband-to-be.As far as arranged marriages go, this is not a bad deal... -
![The Marriage Auction: Season One, Volume One by Audrey Carlan]()
The Marriage Auction: Season One, Volume One by Audrey Carlan
What would you do for three million dollars? Four young women enter into a clandestine auction to be married to the highest bidders. For no less than a million dollars a year, for three years, each woman will do what it takes to secure her future. Entangled in a high-stakes game of money, lust, power, and the hope for absolution, this group of women becomes a sisterhood unlike any other... -
![Radge by Esther E. Schmidt]()
Radge by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMeribeth - Chaos erupts, causing my parents to force me into an arranged marriage. When I try to coerce circumstances to take a turn, that’s when true mayhem strikes.Ramsey - She’s wild, crazy, and a streak of violence runs through her veins. But the headstrong, gorgeous redhead landing right in my lap is the key to executing a plot for vengeance... -
![Thawed by the Hot Hermit Mountain Man: A Steamy Curvy Girl Instalove Age Gap Romance by Raven Moon]()
Thawed by the Hot Hermit Mountain Man: A Steamy Curvy Girl Instalove Age Gap Romance by Raven Moon
She’s a city girl in a snowstorm. He’s a handsome hermit who can’t help but keep her warm.I rented this cabin for a week of relaxation, but a blizzard broke a window on my first night and nearly buried me. I might have died if the cabin’s hot owner didn’t get his rough hands on me before I froze…Wyatt is gruff, quiet, and downright the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen... -
![Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera]()
Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsafter Nikolai IIFree read from website - http://www.roxieriverawriter.com/news.. -
![Marked by Him by S.R. Jones]()
Marked by Him by S.R. Jones
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHis ink on my skin. His ring on my finger. His protection for life. My heart as payment. Nikolai: She came to my territory to spy on me. No one does that and lives. But this girl, she’s a rare beauty, beyond any I’ve seen. I want her under me, not under the ground. She’s a temptation I have to conquer, and so I make her an offer. My mark, on her skin... -
![Third Degree by Vee Taylor]()
Third Degree by Vee Taylor
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGianna Ricci is running out of time. When billionaire Elio Marchetti helped her escape her family at the age of 18, she knew her freedom wouldn’t last forever. The mafia never let anyone out of their grasp for long. But that freedom comes at a price. And she will be forced back into the dark and dangerous life she left behind. Trouble is, Elio is the only person she’s ever wanted... -
![Working Hard by Loni Ree]()
Working Hard by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrendanFalling hard for the mob boss’ niece isn’t conducive to a long life but my heart didn’t get the memo. One look at the curvy little spitfire dancing around my living room, and I know my life will never be the same. When Hunter Cannon smiles at me, my heart is hers for the taking. Now, I just have to find away to keep her overprotective uncle from killing me while I woo my soulmate... -
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![Wrathful Union by Ivy Davis]()
Wrathful Union by Ivy Davis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI hated him but he claimed me anyway… Known as the Ice Princess of the Bratva,I have never let a man get close to me.That is until Nikolay Volkov entered my life.Second in command of the Bratva,He has almost as much power as I do.He says he can melt the ice around me.I won’t let him.As I’m married off to him,I worry that he will change me.For the first time in my life,I feel unhinged... -
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Silver Fox's Surprise Baby by Josie Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI knocked up my best friend’s daughter,The one I promised to protect…It’s been over a decade since I’ve last seen Kendall,And the last place I expected her to turn up was the club.She deserves better, so I offer her a job at my lake property.While she keeps it clean and organizes my office,I try to keep it professional and in my pants... -
![Ecstasy Captured by C.M. Steele]()
Ecstasy Captured by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCandy tasted like sugar-coated sin laced in ecstasy.One look was all I needed to know that one night would never satisfy the obsession coursing through my veins. She could run all she wanted, but I’d find my sweet Candy and when I did, she’d pay for leaving.I crossed a line with a man I didn’t even know, giving him more than I took and leaving with more than I bargained for...Categorized as:
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![Sterling ♥️ Kennedy by ChaShiree M., M.K. Moore]()
Sterling ♥️ Kennedy by ChaShiree M., M.K. Moore
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKennedy Sherwood has never expected anything extraordinary out of life. With a mom that sleeps around, a name that elicits snickers, and a poor existence of a life in Road-to-Nowhere, Illinois, she has always known she would never have that happily ever after. A road trip to see her ailing Grandpa might be just what she needs...Categorized as:
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![The Bratva’s Hostage Bride by Veda Rose]()
The Bratva’s Hostage Bride by Veda Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe took me hostage, locked me in, and knocked me up.I was at an innocent bachelorette party when a mafia war erupted around me. Next thing I know, a much older Bratva guy takes me to his penthouse. And before I can blink, I’m his forced bride and expecting his babies…I’m the quiet one, the one who’s happy in the library, the true crime podcaster... -
![Wicked Vows by Brook Wilder]()
Wicked Vows by Brook Wilder
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPavel Suvorov is the stranger of my dreams who trapped me in a living nightmare. You know how the story goes: you meet a handsome stranger one night, throw caution to the wind, and have a night you won't forget. By morning, you think you'll never see him. In my case, however, I saw him again in the worst possible way: Being told that I'm to be his promised bride and dragged to the altar...Categorized as:
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![Mine: Bloody Business Prequel by A.J. Wolf]()
Mine: Bloody Business Prequel by A.J. Wolf
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings**Bloody Business Prequel**Mafia Family | Arranged Marriage | Enemies to Lovers A burning sneer, a snide remark, and a stolen kiss. Three distinct memories among a million others that stain my childhood with Remy Luciano. Sour gummy worms and a nickname. Two more memories and everything I loved to hate started blurring at the edges.A wedding dress made for another... -
![Taboo Perfect Storm: An Age-Gap Forced-Marriage Romance by Hayley Faiman]()
Taboo Perfect Storm: An Age-Gap Forced-Marriage Romance by Hayley Faiman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCommitment is a word that has never crossed his mind. And yet, it’s an offer that he cannot refuse. She is a storm that he is not prepared for. She has been through depths of Hell that he is not equipped to handle. A collision of two worlds. She is from the dark, and he is her light. My storm is my savior… Itch. I rescued him in hopes that he would protect me... -
![King of Vegas: Part 2 by A.J. Wyatt]()
King of Vegas: Part 2 by A.J. Wyatt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsForbidden love between rival families...how can it ever end happily? Tahlia da Volterra I saved his life. Now, Vincenzo di Napoli has made me his captive bride. Whisked from Palermo to Las Vegas, I'm thrust into the world of Cosa Nostra where no one welcomes me.All I ever wanted was to join the Camorra, my family's dynasty...Categorized as:
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![The Hitman by Katrina Jackson]()
The Hitman by Katrina Jackson
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsZahraWhat would you do if you found out that your fiancé cheated on you the night before your wedding with a reality tv exotic dancer? What if you found out that they'd had a threesome with your best friend, who was also your maid of honor? What if you discovered all of this on the morning of your wedding with a camera for your own reality tv show pointing at your face? Let me tell you what I do... -
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![Luca by Kate Hunt]()
Luca by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’ve always known there was just one woman out there for me.So when I meet Quinn, there’s no doubt in my mind that she’s the one.Only problem?She thinks I don’t know what I’m getting myself into—thinks I’m going to eventually have a change of heart.My curvy beauty is right about a lot of things, but this is one thing she’s dead wrong about.I’m hers, and only hers, until the end of time... -
![Satin Empire by B.B. Hamel]()
Satin Empire by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA super-steamy arranged marriage mafia standalone romance with a grumpy, broken hero and a sunny-and-strong heroine from bestselling author B. B. Hamel.I accidentally stripped at my arranged fiancee’s club.It lasted ten seconds before he dragged me off stage.But his possessive jealousy woke something in me…I wasn’t born into the mafia and I’m still trying to find my place in the world... -
![Legend by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory]()
Legend by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Scarred Pretty BoyFinn McCorkell messed up. The first serious assignment he was given by the Killough Company—America’s biggest Irish mob—left him with scars. As a man who enjoys wearing delicate clothing, he is horrified to discover that he is no longer the center of attention due to his injuries. The swift change batters his self-confidence... -
![Tangled Up by Kate Hunt]()
Tangled Up by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen I need to find a date for my family’s holiday party, there’s only one option as far as I’m Lolly, the curvy beauty who has owned my heart for years.She’s everything I could want, and she makes my mind run wild with fantasies.Unfortunately for me, she’s also my tenant—and I refuse to get tangled up in something like that...Categorized as:
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![Forbidden : Satan's Sons Second Generation Book 1 by Simone Elise]()
Forbidden : Satan's Sons Second Generation Book 1 by Simone Elise
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHANNAH WILSONI fell in love with my dad's best mate.That was my downfall.I swore I would never act on my feelings.But when you are suddenly told you have cancer.You stop living with restrictions.This is mine and Brad's Story.NO CLIFFHANGER SPOILER BELOW... -
![Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Anna Zaires]()
Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Anna Zaires
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLilly An opportunity to tell off the billionaire whose bank took my childhood home? Yes, please! The greedy, arrogant jerk thinks I’m here to interview for the job of his dog trainer (a.k.a. nanny), but he’s got a big storm coming...Categorized as:
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