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![Maximus by Riley Edwards, Operation Alpha]()
Maximus by Riley Edwards, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhat happens when a woman who’s done the unthinkable needs protection—can a man who’s lost his belief in humanity keep her safe? Max Brown doesn’t trust anyone but his team. The former SEAL learned early in life that people let you down—they lie, they steal, and they lie some more. Love is a word that is used to manipulate. Family is meaningless. Max is an island and he prefers it that way... -
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![Secrets Never Die by Melinda Leigh]()
Secrets Never Die by Melinda Leigh
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsMorgan Dane and PI Lance Kruger fight for the innocence of a young murder suspect—if only they could find him. When a retired sheriff’s deputy is shot to death in his home, his troubled teenage stepson, Evan, becomes the prime suspect. Even more incriminating, the boy disappeared from the scene of the crime. Desperate to find her son, Evan’s mother begs PI Lance Kruger for help...Categorized as:
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Nixon's Promise by Riley Edwards
Former Navy SEAL Nixon Swagger is home. After twelve years of service and twice as many deployments, all Nix wanted was quiet. He’d sought the solace of the land he’d grown up on and found the peace he needed to silence the noise and figure out his next move. Nixon’s stay was supposed to be temporary... -
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![Asylum by B. Love]()
Asylum by B. Love
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAsylum Matthews has devoted his life to his wife, stepdaughter, and the safehouses and protection he provides the city of Memphis. When his wife disappears without a trace, leaving signed divorce papers and her daughter behind, Asylum’s world is tilted on its axis.Dauterive Jersey married the wrong man, and she’s suffered silently because of it... -
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Hadley by Addison Jane
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsPeople change, it's a fact of life. Hadley found that out the hard way after her husband came home one day with darkness in his eyes that she'd never seen before. Realizing that she couldn't allow him to drag her into the shadows, she watched him walk away, thinking she’d be free to move on with her life. But now she was on the run, seeking safety from a man she once vowed to love forever... -
![Lycos by Kris Michaels]()
Lycos by Kris Michaels
To prevent their imminent murder, Bethanie Clark flees New York City with her eleven-year-old son, Ethan. Her destination— a remote cabin isolated high in the Smoky Mountains. A city dweller her entire life, she never realized there was more threatening their lives than the enemies of her son’s father... -
![TANK by Daphne Loveling]()
TANK by Daphne Loveling
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSometimes life comes at you like a freight train.One moment, my only priorities are my bike, my club, and my freedom.The next, my ex dumps a little girl off on my doorstep, with a note saying she’s mine. Then, everything goes to hell in the MC, when an unknown element blows up a rival club and starts coming for us... -
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Cash by Lola Wright
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLiviBeing a female in a male-dominated career can be daunting, but I refuse to allow others’ attitudes to deter me. I always try to be professional, compassionate and non-judgmental. Through hard work, I have earned respect within my department. Wearing a badge and uniform, I’ve seen the best and worst of humanity... -
![Sealed in Strength by Ryan Michele]()
Sealed in Strength by Ryan Michele
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSometimes the risk truly was the worth the reward. Rylynn I knew pain. I knew my pain. I knew his pain. I knew our pain. He sparked a fire inside me I couldn’t put out. Crow I was strong. I was fearless. The biggest mistake my enemies could make would be to assume she was my weakness. Rylynn made me stronger, harder, and more determined to protect what was mine... -
![10-Code by Freya Barker]()
10-Code by Freya Barker
As a forty-one-year-old mother of three boys, working two jobs, Marya Berger doesn’t have the time or energy to consider a relationship. Especially after a lifetime of poor choices in the romance department. But when the disappearance of a young boy strikes a little too close to home, and a younger man she’s tried to ignore offers his help, she doesn’t stand in the way... -
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Rescuing Wendy by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAspen “Blade” Carlisle is the last of his Delta Force team to find love…and he’s pretty bummed about that fact. Which might explain why he finds himself chatting up a telemarketer as if she’s a long-lost friend. But Wendy is surprisingly easy to talk to, so when they go from occasional calls during her work, to nightly conversations on their cells, it somehow feels right... -
![Revealing Annie by Freya Barker, Operation Alpha]()
Revealing Annie by Freya Barker, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs the fire department’s joker, Kyle (Sumo) Matsumoto, loves nothing better than ribbing the guys at the station. However, he’s all business when he’s on a call, and when he tries to snag the attention of a cute little baker. Then life takes a more serious turn when he’s plunged headfirst into fatherhood—of a teenage boy—giving his teammates the last laugh...Categorized as:
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![Guarded by Helena Newbury]()
Guarded by Helena Newbury
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the author of Saving Liberty comes a scorching, standalone romantic suspense packed full of emotion. He’s a grumpy Texan bodyguard who lost everything he cared about. She’s the single mom who melts his frozen heart. She and her son might just be his shot at a second chance...if he can keep them alive.I swore I’d never love again. After my wife and son were torn from me... -
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![Edge Of Reality by Freya Barker]()
Edge Of Reality by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHorsepower and green thumbs meets justice and flip-flops.I’m a late bloomer.A geek, an introvert, an enigma, and a watchdog. My name is Paco.I’m determined enough to bide my time, yet too clever to pass up on opportunity. I’m a steadfast rebel.An outcast, a defender, a hothead, and an eccentric.My name is Mel.I’m resolute enough to carve my own way, but not too blind to see a better path... -
![Fender by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez]()
Fender by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSawyer Huntington, better known as Fender to his brothers, always knew he wanted more from life than his small town had to offer. He dreamt of fame and sold-out crowds screaming his name. The one person he loved more than music was Jo.She was his inspiration.His muse.Until an act of betrayal ripped them apart.Sawyer walked away and never looked back.His journey took him to New Orleans... -
![Keeping Her by Jordan Marie, LJ Anderson]()
Keeping Her by Jordan Marie, LJ Anderson
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne kiss from those cherry lips and I knew she was meant to be mine.I’m claiming her and I won’t be letting her go.Luke “Grunt” Stafford had one job.He didn’t like it, but when your President gives you an order you usually follow it.He didn’t plan on the feisty redhead that showed up and rocked his world.Jasmine Blake knows how her family and friends see her... -
![Bear's Beloved by Ciara St James]()
Bear's Beloved by Ciara St James
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBear has lived more than half his life for his club. He’ll gladly do it again. He has never regretted starting this club with Bull and a few others years ago. However, seeing his brothers finding love and settling down to have families when he knows he’ll never have that is taking its toll on him. He takes off to get his head straight... -
![Hot SEAL, A Forever Dad: (A Hope City Crossover Novel / SEALs in Paradise) by Maryann Jordan]()
Hot SEAL, A Forever Dad: (A Hope City Crossover Novel / SEALs in Paradise) by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBenjamin "Pops" Popovich has just finished his last mission and said goodbye to his SEAL team. At thirty, he figured he had a few more good years left in him, but when family responsibilities call, he leaves the familiar to move back to Hope City. After years of missions and living in close quarters with his team, he is looking forward to a little peace and quiet... -
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Dark Memento by Katie Reus
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWelcome to Verona Bay, a small coastal town where the secrets just won’t stay buried—and people aren’t always who they seem. She was the one that got away… Eight years ago Serenity Washington watched as her twin sister was murdered. She was lucky to escape the same grisly fate. With her sister’s killer in jail, she relocated and tried to move on with her life... -
![Carter by Maryann Jordan, Hopeful Heroes]()
Carter by Maryann Jordan, Hopeful Heroes
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne City...Countless Stories. Detective Carter Fiske has a homeless man’s death to investigate. Opioids are in the man’s system, but it is the bag of prescription drugs in his pocket that has Carter’s interest. Especially considering this is the third death of a homeless person this month with a bag of drugs in their possession... -
![Heartsick & Lipsticks by Shawna Renae]()
Heartsick & Lipsticks by Shawna Renae
Nick LockeMy life was exactly how I'd planned it. Growing up, I wanted to rule the world, and being CEO of Locke Media Group fulfilled that dream. I'd started with nothing and built a billion-dollar empire one brick at a time. My motto was work hard, play harder...Categorized as:
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![Engulfing Emma by Samantha Christy]()
Engulfing Emma by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSingle dad.Firefighter.Hero. On the heels of divorce, Lt. Brett Cash never expected to meet the woman of his dreams. Especially not during a robbery gone bad. But just because she's the woman of his dreams does not mean he's the man of hers . Emma is a child of a 9/11 hero taken far too soon. And she's not about to let her own daughter go through the same hell she did... -
![Ransom: Gray Wolf Corp Texas by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez]()
Ransom: Gray Wolf Corp Texas by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFormer military man Ransom Rockwell joined forces with his two best friends, becoming bounty hunters, and forming Gray Wolf Corp.Ransom is dedicated to hunting down the lawless and bringing them to justice.You run, he will find you.When Ransom isn't chasing a bounty, he's busy being a single father.He doesn't have time for distractions.All that changes when Genesis McKenna moves to town... -
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![Heartbreaker by Logan Chance]()
Heartbreaker by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom bestselling author Logan Chance comes a new, standalone, contemporary romance. On sale for only 99 cents for a limited time. They call me a heartbreaker. I’ve constructed the exact type of life I want for myself--isolated from feelings, and numb to the world around me. Running from my own fears. Pretending I own the world. I get paid to be an a$$hole... -
![Widow's Undoing by L. Wilder]()
Widow's Undoing by L. Wilder
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrankie Sullivan was everything I wasn’t.She was good, beautiful and strong.She hadn’t let her past break her. She’d held on to the hope for a better tomorrow, not only for herself but for her two boys.She was a woman who wanted...who deserved more. I wasn’t a man who could give more.I was cold, broken and full of rage. My past had broken me.I never allowed anyone get too close... -
![Saved by Love by Kelly Elliott, Ellie Grace]()
Saved by Love by Kelly Elliott, Ellie Grace
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy momma used to say, “Out of every tragedy, a miracle of love would come." The last ten years of my life have been nothing but tears and pain. I lost hope and wanted to give up on waiting for my miracle to come.Finally, a light is shining at the end of the tunnel. After leaving Texas and my past behind, I've started a new life journey in Estes Park, Colorado... -
![Hold Me Close by Rosalind James]()
Hold Me Close by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsKayla Chambers knows what love is—and what it isn’t. When her boyfriend turns abusive, she and her son escape to a new life in a place where he’ll never find them. The idyllic town of Paradise, Idaho, has everything she needs to get back on her feet. Survival is her only goal, and the last thing she wants is another man in her life... -
![Possession: An Interracial Romance by T.K. Leigh]()
Possession: An Interracial Romance by T.K. Leigh
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes the right path isn’t the easiest one.Weston Bradford entered my world in a whirlwind. Or, more accurately, during a torrential downpour. After our brief encounter, I didn’t think I’d ever see the attractive man with mesmerizing blue eyes again. Not in a city the size of Atlanta... -
![Colson by Jessica Gadziala]()
Colson by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe club has known peace for so long.Too long, it seemed. And now the president is missing,the supply chain is drying up,and there are threats from within and out.Colson should have had nothing else on his mind.But then there she was.The new neighbor.A woman with her hands full of her own problems should have sent him running, but he just couldn't seem to stay away... -
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Cash by Megan O'Brien
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom the moment Cash Walker encounters Layla West, it's clear she's different than any woman he's ever met. Her bright green eyes and strong will have him captivated. She's his. Now he just has to convince her. After losing her nan, Layla relocates to Hawthorne, Nevada, with her five-year-old daughter and the desire for a fresh start... -
![Sniper: An MC Romance by Charlotte McGinlay]()
Sniper: An MC Romance by Charlotte McGinlay
SniperMy brother is the president of the Devil’s MC, and I’m the secretary.It’s a role I love, a role that means I can live my life.I run my own business and handle the members and sponsors within the club.This is the life I love.The club, the girls, the freedom.Settling down never appealed... -
![What You Know 'Bout Love by Tacarra]()
What You Know 'Bout Love by Tacarra
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSienna Bridges is your ordinary woman. She’s strong, determined, and a great mother to her seven-year-old daughter, Seveyah. The only thing missing from those qualifications is the independence her daughter’s father, Tycen, refuses to give her. Tycen is the perfect example of a fuck boy. He uses his money as leverage to control Sienna, and so far, it’s been working... -
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Lawless Lynx by Naomi Porter
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLawless Lynx is the sixth novel in the Knight's Legion MC, the gritty and suspenseful romance series of a rural Minnesota motorcycle club.Jaynee. My Lovely.For the first time, I dare to dream of the future.The Knight’s Legion MC is all the family I need. I pretend to be happy, distracting myself with women, being the dirty-talking jokester everyone loves, all to hide my misery... -
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![Gonna Marry for Honey by Cathryn Cade]()
Gonna Marry for Honey by Cathryn Cade
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA marriage of convenience, biker style!These strangers get one chance to save what matters most... but it will mean living as husband and wife.Devil's Flyer 'Streak' Gansett will do anything to keep his son safe--even marry to create a convincing family. But this biker didn't count on falling for his sexy, blonde bride... -
![Beyond the Badge: Nox by Jeanne St. James]()
Beyond the Badge: Nox by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis ride with the Blue Avengers MC ends with Bradley Lennox aka “Nox.”Nox * Member of the Blue Avengers MC* Police officer with the Shadow Valley PD* Member of the Tri-State Federal Drug Task Force* Widower* Army VeteranHeroine * Single mother and widow* Daughter of a member of an outlaw MCDescription coming soon! Beyond the Nox is the sixth and final book in the Blue Avengers MC series... -
![Covering Ollie by Freya Barker, Operation Alpha]()
Covering Ollie by Freya Barker, Operation Alpha
Living in Durango, Colorado for the past eighteen years allowed Ollie Rizzo to build her own business and carve out a quiet existence for her and her teenage daughter. She’s used to going it alone. However, their new silver-haired neighbor might present a problem—not only is he handsome—he’s also Durango’s new chief of police; a complication she can’t afford... -
![Edge Of Reason by Freya Barker]()
Edge Of Reason by Freya Barker
Brotherhood and beer meets single mom and apple pie. I am a riding contradiction. A scholar, a cynic, a brother, and a biker. My name is Trunk . I'm smart enough to recognize the chip on my shoulder, and cautious enough to keep it right where it is. I am a misguided romantic. A mom, a daughter, an agent, and a survivor My name is Jaimie...Categorized as:
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![Spark by S.L. Scott]()
Spark by S.L. Scott
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSTANDALONE ROCK STAR SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE From New York Times Bestselling Author, S.L. Scott, comes a new book that will introduce you to rock stars with heart and soul as well as revisit with some favorites from The Resistance. One break is all The Crow Brothers need and we're about to get it. Johnny Outlaw, rock legend and lead singer of The Resistance, is here to watch us play... -
![HOT SEAL Devotion by Lynn Raye Harris]()
HOT SEAL Devotion by Lynn Raye Harris
She’ll ask him to marry her. And pray he says yes…Kayla wants a daddy for her little girl. Navy SEAL Zack is perfect for the job. Kayla’s made wrong choices before, but she knows this one is right. Zack’s a strong, honorable man who will keep her baby safe. Zack’s been twisted up inside from the moment he laid eyes on Kayla. It’s been months, and he still can’t untangle his feelings...Categorized as:
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![Oath of Sacrifice by Jane Henry]()
Oath of Sacrifice by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe may be promised to a stranger... But we know the truth. Rosa Rossi is mine. Mine to have and to hold, No matter the cost. If we're discovered, My life is forfeit, And she'll be exiled forever. But I know... I see through every glance sent my way I feel every pulse of her heart. And my heart beats with hers... -
![Rocky Ground by Kaylea Cross]()
Rocky Ground by Kaylea Cross
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s been hurt too many times… Single mom Tiana Fitzgerald has sworn off all romantic relationships to protect herself and her daughter. Her track record is disastrous and she’s done getting hurt. But a certain sexy Scotsman in Crimson Point has other ideas, and somehow manages to sneak past her defenses at every turn... -
![Caged Rose by Naomi West]()
Caged Rose by Naomi West
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTen years ago, a one-night-stand got me pregnant and disappeared.Now, he’s standing on my doorstep.And he’s not leaving until I let him in.But even if I wanted to, I can’t.And even if I could, I wouldn’t.Because Konstantin Aminoff is a world of danger, and my life has plenty of that as it is.I’ve got a possessive addict for an ex and a creepy lurker for a landlord... -
![Once Upon Nantucket by Irene Hannon]()
Once Upon Nantucket by Irene Hannon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThey’ve loved and lost…but does a new beginning await on magical Nantucket?After fifteen years as a Coast Guard search and rescue specialist and a stint at headquarters, Lieutenant Craig Cole hopes to quietly finish out his career in his new assignment as commander of the Coast Guard station on Nantucket... -
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![Silver Mayor by L.B. Dunbar]()
Silver Mayor by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCharlie Harrington is a respectable man.Mayor to his small, mountain town. Successful attorney. Doting single father.After one mishap in the past, he avoids scandal. Making everyone happy is his goal.He’s nothing but content... and a bit boring.Then one morning, he finds a beautiful woman in his bedroom, and his world turns upside down. His good guy side suddenly wants to be a little bad... -
![Dangerous Proximity by Jemma Westbrook, Janice Whiteaker]()
Dangerous Proximity by Jemma Westbrook, Janice Whiteaker
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTyson is ready to settle down. Has been for as long as he can remember.But bringing someone close is a risk he’s not willing to take.When he crosses paths with a familiar face, Tyson knows he should steer clear of the stunning nurse he’s never forgotten. Let her go on with her life, safely away from Alaskan Security and the never-ending string of men willing to do anything to take it down...Categorized as:
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![Seeking Shadows by K.E. Osborn]()
Seeking Shadows by K.E. Osborn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if the woman I fell for was in love with someone else? The man who claimed her heart is my VP, the same man I need to respect and follow his orders. But now that I'm no longer a prospect, it's difficult to find my place... -
![The Grifter by Kimberly Kincaid]()
The Grifter by Kimberly Kincaid
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnly one person has ever rocked Detective Shawn Maxwell’s titanium composure.Francesca Rossi, his ex-partner.His ex-everything.He hasn’t seen Frankie since she left him eight years agoand now he has to work with her on an undercover casethat could break them both... -
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The Parkers' Fall In Love Box Set by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive Parker-Family Books for your reading pleasure!Need You NowThe most beautiful girl in the world, and she’s fiery mad at me.It’s not really my fault. I’m a reporter. Digging up stories is my job.Never in a million years did I expect my latest piece to create an enemy out of the one woman I’d give anything to date... -
![Protecting the Single Mother by Leslie North]()
Protecting the Single Mother by Leslie North
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFormer Navy SEAL Michael Rinaldi has one rule: no second chances.So when his ex hires his security firm to keep her and her friends safe after they witness a murder, he convinces himself he’ll be fine. Single mom Nicole Zito may have been the love of his life, but he’s confident his second chance rule will keep him and his heart perfectly safe...
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