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Take A Chance On Me by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsOh Sh*tThis is part 2 of the Marc and Meg Duet. It cannot be read as a standalone. Due to spoilers, the above is all the blurb you will get.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The conclusion to the Meg and Marc duet is phenomenal. It’s been a long time since I’ve found a writer that makes me laugh, scream, and cry in the same sitting. This is an epic story - epic love, epic friendship, epic woman finding her way... -
![Alannah by L.A. Casey]()
Alannah by L.A. Casey
Alannah Ryan is plagued by an old face haunting her dreams, turning her waking hours into a mess of worry. Talking it out with the person she loves the most isn’t a possibility, not when the same face haunts him, too. To protect the love of her life from another burden, she keeps her fear to herself, even as that fear begins to consume her... -
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![Taken by the Mountain Man by K.C. Crowne]()
Taken by the Mountain Man by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLibrarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.Getting knocked-up by the man I considered an enemy?Not exactly on the top of my bucket list.Thanks to my family’s reputation...I’m the black sheep of this town.While my attraction to the town Sheriff is ironic,Carrying the mountain man's baby is just plain INSANITY... -
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Knocked Up by the Bratva by K.C. Crowne
It started with the chase for a perilous criminal...And ended with his baby in my belly. Luka Antonov may be a man of mystery, but one thing's He's even more dangerous than his reputation.And while I romance the tall, dark and mesmerizing criminal undercover...I find myself wishing for so much more than what I came for.Now I'm left with three VERY unsettling realizations.1...Categorized as:
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![Hushed Torment by Bella Jewel]()
Hushed Torment by Bella Jewel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFrom USA Today, and international bestseller, comes the second book in the Iron Fury MC! One accident changed my life. One single second changed everything for me. In one terrifying moment, everything I knew was gone. Music is the only thing that keeps me holding on. When the opportunity arises for me to tour with country music star, Scarlett Belle, I take it. An escape. A chance... -
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The Family by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn this fast-paced conclusion to the saga of Mouth and Shane, Arianna is faced with dealing with her pregnancy while gearing up for her new life as a wife and mother. She has one more obstacle before she can put her old life behind her; taking the life of the man she watched murder her mother. Shane is racing against the clock to get all his affairs in order... -
![Cash by Fiona Davenport]()
Cash by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsCassius “Cash” Gannon wasn’t thrilled to be assigned babysitting duty that required him to head all the way to Aspen to pick up his charge. But then he met Karina Timkins, and he realized she was the light that he needed in his life.Determined to do whatever it took to keep Karina safe from the mess her father had created, he brought her back to the Silver Saints compound...Categorized as:
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Scarred Prince by K.C. Crowne
My world was rocked the night I collided with a stranger.A scarred Bratva Prince.He left me with the sweet taste of submission... and his baby.Now Leo's back, and he vows never to let me out of his sight.Our saga began when he came to my rescue.And ended in a night of passion. Thrilling and intense.But as quickly as he appeared... he vanished.I was certain I'd never see him again.Until today.. -
![The Scandal by Kristen Proby]()
The Scandal by Kristen Proby
THE SCANDAL is an all-new marriage of convenience, age-gap novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby, set in her Single in Seattle Series, featuring Stella McKenna!Who knew that weddings in Vegas were the real deal? I certainly didn’t when I agreed to marry my co-worker while on a bender in Sin City. Now, I need a quick annulment, which means I need an attorney, STAT... -
![Kiss Me Forever by Layla Hagen]()
Kiss Me Forever by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLast night, he was a sexy stranger I couldn't get enough of.Today, he's my new boss, who I can't seem to please.Bad luck seems to follow me. Last night, I grabbed a drink at the bar near my new workplace.I met the most sophisticated man when he “stole” my table. We bantered and danced, and I went home with a stranger for the first time in my life...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Protecting Zoey by Mink]()
Protecting Zoey by Mink
LeoneI meet Zoey at the worst possible time and in the worst possible place. Saving her life is like breathing, something I’m hard-wired to do. She’s innocence and sweetness, two things that have no place in my dark world, especially when they make her a beacon for bad men who want to hurt her. But they won’t, not on my watch... -
![The Score by Bethany-Kris]()
The Score by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratings*Please Note: The Score is not a standalone title. The first books in the Russian Guns series (The Arrangement, followed by The Life) should be read first* In the mess of love and life, nothing and no one is left untouched... -
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Save Me by Amanda Heath
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSave Me can be read as a standalone. “I don’t care! Do you hear me? I don’t care Pierce!” She screams at me. She is pissed and breathing fire. She has never looked so beautiful to me. Well when I can see her face and she isn’t turning away from me. “You care. You can pretend you don’t, but you do. You came all the way out here.” I pause grabbing her hand and swinging her around to face me... -
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![Malicious Wedding by B.B. Hamel]()
Malicious Wedding by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn obsession spanning decades. A ghost from my past.I turned away from the darkness—but Carson wants to drag me back.I thought my life was charmed. I own a bar, have great friends, and things always seem to work out in my favor.At least until Carson Crowley comes storming back into my world.He’s a mafia prince, the kind of man that smolders whenever he enters a room...Categorized as:
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![Dad Bod Kingpin: Dad Bod 2.0: Large And In Charge by Gia Bailey]()
Dad Bod Kingpin: Dad Bod 2.0: Large And In Charge by Gia Bailey
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA dad bod kingpin, a woman in trouble, and the beginnings of an obsession… From the moment I saw her, I knew she was mine. Mine to protect, to provide for… mine to keep. I’ve made my name in this city and built a reputation to be feared. She’s alone and afraid, running from someone. From one monster's arms, into another. The difference with me is that I don’t intend to let her go...Categorized as:
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![Texting My Mafia Temptation: Curvy Girl, Age Gap Romance by Flora Ferrari]()
Texting My Mafia Temptation: Curvy Girl, Age Gap Romance by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe kidnapped me to save me, but now we must fight our desires, or risk losing everything. As a mafia princess, I have no choice when my father arranges my marriage to a terrifying stranger. But there's someone even more Dante Bianchi, the devastatingly handsome, ripped, and intensely brooding mafia enforcer working security the night my husband-to-be goes too far... -
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Cain by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCain Reardon cares about one thing—expanding his law firm into an empire.He’s a fanatic about discipline and never makes decisions based on emotion.That is, until Marissa Wilson, the new intern from his alma mater, walks through the front door.She’s feisty, hard-headed, and ambitious.He’s never had feelings like this.She drives him insane and makes him want to protect her... -
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Nanny for the Don by K.C. Crowne
When’s the worst time to meet your insanely hot, older boss?Probably when he’s naked in the shower…Doing something obscene… and equally fascinating.Taking the job as Nico Conti’s nanny seemed perfect.Just me, two sweet girls, and a payday before Christmas.But my first day was a total disaster.By nightfall, I’m soaking in his luxurious tub, thinking he’s out of town... -
![Marrying the Don of Fury by Ashlie Silas]()
Marrying the Don of Fury by Ashlie Silas
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 27 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... -
![Vetting His Kitten by Mink]()
Vetting His Kitten by Mink
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsI don’t have time for my mother’s games or her menagerie of mammals, reptiles, and god knows what else. At least, I don’t think I have time for them until I meet her trusted veterinarian, Amelia. Suddenly, it seems I’m extremely interested in the wellbeing of my mother’s furry and scaly friends, so much so that I visit the vet’s office on a daily basis... -
![Sexting the Silverfox by K.C. Crowne]()
Sexting the Silverfox by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 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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![Loving The Enemy by Jordan Silver]()
Loving The Enemy by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhen Emily Bronsons’ daddy dies, this daddy’s girl and darling of the social set finds herself broke and alone, except for a mother who’s always been neglectful at best. She’s had to release the household staff and is down to selling her designer rags to keep her head above water. She blames one man for all her troubles. The man who’d taken over her family’s business... -
![King by Fiona Davenport]()
King by Fiona Davenport
Connor “King” Kingsley had his hands full running the Hounds of Hellfire MC. Love was the last thing on his mind when Stella Ford came to the compound, needing his help. But it only took one encounter with the feisty beauty for King to know he’d finally met the woman made to stand by his side.Stella’s unique upbringing made her slow to trust. Except with King.. -
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![Inked By My Sister's Ex by Flora Ferrari]()
Inked By My Sister's Ex by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy sister is all I’ve got.Kelly basically raised me after we lost our parents in a plane crash. When a douche made a joke about it, when life went bad, and when I needed her…She was there. Always.But I can’t stop crushing on her ex-boyfriend.Jamie Jensen is six and a half feet of pure muscle, his arms tattooed and strong, his hair silver…his aura brooding. Aura sounds so cheesy, but he has one...Categorized as:
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![With Kol by K.L. Donn]()
With Kol by K.L. Donn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKol Daniels has spent years raising his sister after their parents passed away. Finally gaining the freedom to live his own life, he meets a girl… Who runs away. Thea Andrews only wants to be normal. She wants to drop the scars of her past and move forward. After finding a friendship with a woman who didn’t demand to know all her secrets, Thea feels comfort in her surroundings...Categorized as:
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![The Forever Vow by Leigh James]()
The Forever Vow by Leigh James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Thrilling Conclusion to The Forever Trilogy!Bryce wants Chloe back.. -
![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... -
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My Curvy Bunny by Pippa Lux
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGood girls have never looked sweeter. WillowI’m doing all I can to stay afloat, to forget how lonely I am now that my sweet grandparents are gone. Applying for a second job as a waitress at Molly’s Grove, a beautiful, magical restaurant, seems like the perfect solution.But the pain follows me, tainting my excitement. My hope. Until I lay eyes on my new boss, Mason Aldridge...Categorized as:
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![Emerald by J.A. Low]()
Emerald by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe was left for dead. Now she’s back for revenge. Elena gave her heart to the wrong man, and he repaid her with a bullet to the back. Now, she’s a ghost with a mission to rescue the women stolen by the Bratva and burn the empire to the ground. To pull it off, she needs help, but the last person she wants it from is the cocky, sun-kissed beach bum with a hero complex... -
![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.. -
![Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Erin Mallon]()
Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Erin Mallon
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLillyAn 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... -
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Royal Package by Lili Valente
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Royal Package is a legend in its own time, a pleasure-giving national treasure I’m far too generous to keep to myself. But I have one rule: No good girls. And they don’t get much nicer than sugar-and-spice Princess Elizabeth. You’d think a woman who designs lingerie would be sexy and fun. You would be wrong... -
![Dirty Rocker by Cassie Mint]()
Dirty Rocker by Cassie Mint
I flew around the world to meet my estranged rocker father. But when I get backstage, it’s his bandmate who feels like home. I don’t know what I expected from my rockstar dad. Did I really think he’d make time for me? Well, whatever naive expectations I had, they’re long gone–drowned in whiskey, late nights and wild crowds.And I should move on with my life. Cut my losses and go...Categorized as:
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![My Brother's Possessive Friend by Lena Little]()
My Brother's Possessive Friend by Lena Little
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere’s so many things on my plate and the last thing I need is my best friend, Harry, calling in for a favor—to help his little sister with her newly bought, rundown cottage, right here in Scotland and within walking distance of my own home. I figure I’ll just go and tell her I can’t do anything for her since I have projects on top of projects...Categorized as:
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![Hunt Me Down by A.L. Jackson]()
Hunt Me Down by A.L. Jackson
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDisclaimer: This book was originally titled Red Hot Pursuit in the Glamour anthology. It has not been changed or added to in any way. This novella does not need to be read before Show Me the Way and does not give away any spoilers for other Fight for Me novels. Never underestimate a man that knows what he wants... A stand-alone novella in the Fight for Me series.. -
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Executive Rule by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI live my life by a set of rules.It’s how I got to be CEO of a Fortune 500 company at just thirty-two, and how I’ve stayed at the top of my game for the last five years. I follow the same schedule every day, eat the same food, and wear one of a dozen sets of the same ten-thousand dollar suit. And that’s the way I like it...Categorized as:
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![Bratva Boss's Babysitter: An Instalove Possessive Male Romance by Flora Ferrari]()
Bratva Boss's Babysitter: An Instalove Possessive Male Romance by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsErik Godunov is a man to be feared. Six foot seven and built like a dominating bear, with steel colored hair and eyes that pierce, I should be terrified of him. He’s a Bratva boss, a man used to getting what he wants. And what he needs from me is to be a nanny for his ten year old niece, Kat. She’s an orphan after her mother died, and I relate to that, big time... -
![Silver Fox's Surprise Baby by Josie Hart]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Baby for the Grump Next Door by Emma Blake]()
Baby for the Grump Next Door by Emma Blake
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was a hot fling I thought I'd never see again…Now he's my next door neighbor.Seven years ago we shared a passionate weekend.Then he left without a word and it destroyed me.I was gutted.How could he move right next door of all places?I see him working in his woodshop through my kitchen window every day.I ignore his eyes on me from the front porch as I leave for my morning run... -
![Pursuit / Power / Passion by Fiona Davenport]()
Pursuit / Power / Passion by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPursuit: Brandon DeLuca's relentless pursuit of Carly O'Reilly after she flees New York isn't really due to the orders of his mafia boss cousin. The feisty redhead is his, and he's done trying to pretend otherwise. Now that he's admitted the truth to himself, he just needs to convince her to put her life in his hands-and her body in his bed...Categorized as:
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![Cruel Vows: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance by Kira Cole]()
Cruel Vows: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance by Kira Cole
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe killed my father. Now he’s my husband.Sean O’Connor is everything I hate.Twelve years older. My brother’s best friend. The man who stole my chance at revenge.But in our world, marriage isn’t about love—it’s about power.And this one ties me to the man I swore to destroy.I fight him in private, obey him in public, and burn for him in ways I refuse to admit.He says I belong to him...Categorized as:
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![Baby For The Mafia by Lena Little]()
Baby For The Mafia by Lena Little
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPossessive, vengeful, psycho…even a murderer.I’ve been called a lot of things, but jealous was never one of them…until now.Until her.This feisty young woman needs discipline, and I’m just the one to give it to her.She’s got a gift of her own…one that I have to have for myself. Me and only me for the first time…for forever.But she’s also got a secret, one she’s not telling me... -
![Accidental Hero (Heart of a Wounded Hero) by Shaw Hart]()
Accidental Hero (Heart of a Wounded Hero) by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe worst day of my life is the one that people can't stop asking me about. Mabel:When my car breaks down one night, I'm sure that I'm about to be murdered. Isn't that how most horror stories start? Instead, I'm saved by a grumpy giant. Jonah isn't much of a talker but that's okay because I am... -
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![Pride by Penny Knight]()
Pride by Penny Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOh, you wanted a sweet romance? Sorry, this is mafia life.Lilly Moretti is living a lie. After escaping an arranged marriage to a monster, the daughter of a mob boss is living free under a secret identity and flourishing in her new life.That's until she's kidnapped by a mysterious stranger determined to take her back, ignoring her desperate pleas...Categorized as:
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![Rock My Girl: Rock My World by Haley Travis]()
Rock My Girl: Rock My World by Haley Travis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe was the beautiful chorus to a hit song I hadn't written yet. My spotlight was already beginning to fade. The success of my first album was dimmed by the lukewarm reception of the second. If my third album didn't shine, my career was over. Cassie appeared with a sparkle I'd never seen before. She was an adorable little pixie, dropping her fairy dust onto every song I wrote...Categorized as:
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![The Hitman's Redemption by Sadie King]()
The Hitman's Redemption by Sadie King
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsYou always remember your first hit. But you don’t expect to fall for his daughter…For twelve years, I’ve been haunted by the girl with blue eyes flecked with amber. The girl who witnessed me kill her father.When our paths unexpectedly cross, I know I’ll do whatever it takes to get close to her, even if it means pretending to be someone else. Someone better... -
![The Life by Bethany-Kris]()
The Life by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 23 ratings*Please Note, The Life is not a standalone title. The first book in The Russian Guns series (The Arrangement) should be read before the second book* The mafia life is a dangerous one revolving around honor, duty, and greed—a troublesome thing like love isn’t meant to play a part, but no one follows the rules... -
![Mafia Christmas Vows : An Arranged Marriage Surprise Pregnancy Dark Romance by Vivy Skys]()
Mafia Christmas Vows : An Arranged Marriage Surprise Pregnancy Dark Romance by Vivy Skys
Marrying a savage mafia king wasn’t on my Christmas wish list.But to save my family, I let him unwrap me and now I'm pregnant with his child.I just discovered my father—and he's a monster in an Armani suit.Years ago, he made an enemy of the wrong people.To protect us, he stayed hidden. Watching.Until now… when his enemies set fire to our home, hunting down my mother and me...Categorized as:
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![The Forever Vow: A Billionaire Romance by Leigh James]()
The Forever Vow: A Billionaire Romance by Leigh James
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI should've known better than to believe in fairytales...I had to leave, and I can't ever tell my husband why.I've been threatened. Gene Windsor said he'd take the only two people I have left away from me.But there's been a change of plans. Gene wants me to do his dirty work. I'm surrounded by enemies, and there's no way out...
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