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Snow's Prince by Nichole Rose
Falling for Snow was the last thing this mafia prince intended to do.DimitriSilver Spoon Falls was supposed to be an easy mark.Instead, I'm up to my ears in cartels and complications.I waltzed into enemy territory to investigate...And waltzed back out with a new mission in life.Protecting Snow Buchanan from her stepmother and her cartel of henchmen.Her seven furry friends doubt me...Categorized as:
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![Vipers Are Forbidden by Alta Hensley]()
Vipers Are Forbidden by Alta Hensley
It’s impossible to enter a pit full of vipers and not get bit.Until you meet me, that is.My venom is far more toxic than the four men who have declared me their enemy.They seek vengeance and launch a twisted game of give and take.I’ll play in their dark world, because it’s where I thrive.I’ll dance with their debauchery, for I surely know the steps.But then I discover just how wrong I am... -
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![Glitter and Guns by Elizabeth Knight]()
Glitter and Guns by Elizabeth Knight
What happens when a Daddy’s girl grows up to be crowned the first female underboss of the mafia?What an excellent question, thank you so much for asking.No seriously, I've been waiting twenty years to be able to answer this. Trust me, being hidden away in another country with a nanny, a groundskeeper, his son (my ex best friend), and the wicked witch of the west aka—my stepmother... -
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His Possession by P. Rayne
Once upon a time, I thought I’d found my happy ever after. Until she ruined it all.I’d been on the hunt for four long years, and I finally found her.I planned the perfect revenge. Kidnapping Rapsody on the day she was set to marry another man and forcing her to face my wrath while trapped in the confines of my family’s gothic manor...Categorized as:
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![Illicit Monster by Maggie Cole]()
Illicit Monster by Maggie Cole
My father sold me to his enemy. He stole my innocence—right after he dressed me in white and made me vow to be his for all of eternity. Now I’m cut off from my family. Subjected to my husband’s warped rules and laws. At the mercy of a tyrant who leers at me with green heated eyes until I beg him for things I shouldn’t...Categorized as:
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![Killer Heart by Eva Chance, Harlow King]()
Killer Heart by Eva Chance, Harlow King
Sins of the father... or the daughter?I've discovered the family I was stolen from in the most unexpected place possible.It's hard to believe I belong with them. A lifelong assassin mixing with people who campaign against criminals? There's no way in hell they'd accept the real me, let alone the brutal men who've welcomed me into their lives and their beds...Categorized as:
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Dark Crown by Shanna Handel
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA fully standalone Arranged Marriage Dark Romance novel I dreamed of my wedding day. Only this isn't a dream. It's a nightmare.He's the king of the mafia.I've been given to him as payment.The most dangerous man in Italy.But he's no fairy-tale king. He's a Beast.Powerful. Fierce. Deadly. He demands my obedience.Takes all of me.His harsh love leaves a trail of fire on my skin. I loathe him.And yet. -
![MONOMANIAC by Raphaella Carver]()
MONOMANIAC by Raphaella Carver
In this gothic, dark romance, Raphaella Carver weaves the tale of a love that transcends Life and Death.A woman with a gothic soul consorting with the dead.A man with an untamable spirit executing his revenge.What will come into existence when his obsession meets her absolution?Throughout the entirety of her life, Ophelia Grimes has been familiar with death...Categorized as:
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![The Duke's Christmas Rejection by Vivian Murdoch]()
The Duke's Christmas Rejection by Vivian Murdoch
Blurb coming soon!Seven Omegas for Seven Alphas is a dark omegaverse set in a world where title and rank is determined by status rather than birth and where sweet little omegas are the belle of every ball... -
![The Dragon King by Penelope Barsetti]()
The Dragon King by Penelope Barsetti
I’ve been abandoned by every man in my life—except for one. He arrived at the outskirts of Riviana Star just in time, and not only saved me, but the people I’ve come to consider my own. He pledged to be at my side always—and made me make the same promise in return. My heart can’t hold onto the anger and resentment a moment longer—not when I want this man for the rest of my life... -
![King of Me by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff]()
King of Me by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
“You’re asking me to love you?” asked Mia.He slowly scratched his thick black stubble. “I suppose I am...Categorized as:
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![The seven devils by Thesehunprint]()
The seven devils by Thesehunprint
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"I would slit your throat before you got past Avada, Riddle."In 1926, Grindelwald is captured for the first time by Newt Scamander, making his followers go into hiding. The Petrov family, an ancient pure-blood eastern European family, is forced to flee to Romania while chased by the Ministry of Magic. While waiting for Grindlewald's return, the family has their first daughter, Varya Petrov... -
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Raphael by Tillie Cole
They are the Fallen. A brotherhood of murderers whose nature compels them to kill. But guided by their leader, Gabriel, the Fallen have learned to use their urges to rid the world of those it is better off without. For Raphael, sex and death are intertwined. Where there is one, there must be the other. He is a lust killer, luring his victims with the face of an angel and a body built for sin... -
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Twisted Devil by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Royal Bastards MC is mine.My club. My family. My salvation.And I will do anything to protect it.I'm brutal. Crazy. Ruthless. And I won't apologize for it.I never believed I would love anything as much as being SAA and taking the Devil's Ride. Becoming a Reaper and patching in with the RBMC were the best decisions I ever made.Until I met Nylah.The feisty nurse owns my black soul... -
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![The Grim Reaper's Lawyer by Mea Monique]()
The Grim Reaper's Lawyer by Mea Monique
When having to decide between spending her afterlife in hell or as the Grim Reaper’s Lawyer, it's not even a hard choice for Joyce Parker. Of course she’d choose hell.Joyce thought her prayers were finally answered when her client killed her. Yes, she knows, it's morbid. But, so is being a lawyer. Now dead, Joyce thought it was blue skies, angel wings, mimosas and Jesus... -
![A Game of Retribution by Scarlett St. Clair]()
A Game of Retribution by Scarlett St. Clair
Hades, God of the Dead, does not take sides or bend the rules. He makes no exceptions to these values—not for god or mortal, even his lover, Persephone, Goddess of Spring. Usually, fear prevents retaliation. But not this time. When Hera, Goddess of Women, approaches Hades with a plan to overthrow Zeus, he declines to offer help. As punishment, Hera sentences Hades to perform a series of labors... -
![Brutal Birthright by Elliott Rose]()
Brutal Birthright by Elliott Rose
He’s a warlord… and she’s the one he cannot claim.Black-hearted warrior.Ruthless in battle.… Professor?Rowan of Nocturne has no desire to join the academic staff at Astracadia Academy. But when tragedy strikes, his only option is to step into the training arena and commit to a role that makes his skin crawl. For an entire, torturous year...Categorized as:
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Rise of the Queen: Volume Three by RJ Kane
Rise of the Queen continues the story that began with Rise of the King, volumes One and Two. It is not a standalone book. The story picks up exactly where volume Two left off and continues to follow the evolution of various relationships introduced in the first two books. The reader will continue to enjoy the immersion in the story while discovering new details seemingly in real time... -
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King Of Shadows by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
He saved my life. Now I belong to him… I was seconds from death when Aon returned to Under, and carried me away to his palace. Now I wander through its ballrooms and libraries, surrounded by dark luxury, searching for my place in this deadly world. The King of Shadows is everything that people say—ruthless, savage, master of the darkest magic, and a prince of pain... -
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King for a Day by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsKing isn’t who she thought. She wasn’t even close... When Mia Turner’s life becomes tethered to a mysterious billionaire, who she swears is the devil himself, she knows she must break free. It doesn’t matter if everything about him—those sinful lips, those pale gray eyes, that perfect male body—keeps her awake at night. He’s evil. She has to get away... -
![Seducing Selena by Devyn Sinclair]()
Seducing Selena by Devyn Sinclair
The Syndicate took me and put me in chains, but I’m the one who’s choosing to stay.Waking up in a cage wasn’t on my to-do list this week, but here I am. Naked, nothing but a phone and a mysterious message from The Underground Omega Syndicate, blackmailing me for a crime I didn’t commit.They want me to find the source of dangerous, artificial hormones that are killing Omegas...Categorized as:
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![A Ryan Revelation by Sadie Kincaid]()
A Ryan Revelation by Sadie Kincaid
It's St. Patrick's Day and Jessie and her hot Irish husbands have a night out planned. But in true Ryan style things don't quite according to plan and have they have a whole different kind of evening instead.This is a super spicy, short why choose romance connected to the New York Ruthless series...Categorized as:
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![Viciously Mine by Nikki Landis]()
Viciously Mine by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA dual perspective mc romance from twin brothers Rael & Chrome.Chrome:Everything is finally falling into place.I’ve reunited with my twin. The woman I love has become my wife.And to top it off? I’m now patched into the RBMC in Tonopah.With my ol’ lady Cameron, I move to Nevada to start our new life together... -
![The Crimson Queen by Amanda Aggie]()
The Crimson Queen by Amanda Aggie
#1 IN PARANORMAL ANGEL ROMANCES, DARK FANTASY, & DARK FANTASY HORROR!The Crimson Queen is the third and final instalment in the bestselling Dark Halos trilogy. Coming January 2023! “If I’m the Queen of Hearts, then be my King of Spades.” The High King–now freed from his prison–continues to wreak havoc on the seven realms, but he made one wrong move...Categorized as:
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![Hunter's Kiss by Veronica Douglas]()
Hunter's Kiss by Veronica Douglas
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI can’t escape the truth.I broke out of the Dark Wolf God’s realm, but I know he’s always there, watching me from the shadows. I should hate him, but I can’t deny that I’m drawn to the ruthless beast, and the heat between us is only growing stronger...Categorized as:
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![The Secrets of Jane: Forgotten by Charlotte Mallory]()
The Secrets of Jane: Forgotten by Charlotte Mallory
“I’m a disciplined man, Jane. I can stay here for as long as you need before the lesson sinks in that you don’t run from me while in my charge.” ¤ ¤ ¤ My village is aflame, and a deadly legend becomes my captor. I’m to appear before the most elite faction of mercenaries and warlords, commanded to answer for a crime they refuse to explain...Categorized as:
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![Created in Chaos by Albany Walker]()
Created in Chaos by Albany Walker
I thought I’d already lost everything, but life has a way of proving you wrong The moment I set my scuffed sneaker on Cadieux Island for College, my fate was sealed, but there’s no way I could have prepared for what was coming. I should have run when I attracted the Morningstar’s attention, ruthless twins that lord over the elite school and everyone in it... -
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Siren by Measha Stone
My father demands I give up my dreams to follow the path he’s set for me, but I want more.And I won’t settle.In exchange for a small favor, my aunt helps get me started on a new path. My path. But I should have known life isn’t that easy. One of my father’s most trusted men catches up with me, and he’s brought a friend.I’m off limits, the boss’ daughter, but that doesn’t stop Bastian or Garrick... -
![The Love Archives: Bonus Scenes & Excerpts for Palestine by Cynthia A. Rodriguez, H.D. Carlton]()
The Love Archives: Bonus Scenes & Excerpts for Palestine by Cynthia A. Rodriguez, H.D. Carlton
Get in, romance readers. We're taking a trip down nostalgia lane to save lives.Welcome to The Love Archives; a romance anthology of bonus scenes, excerpts, extended epilogues, and alternate POVs for your insatiable appetite. The best part? All proceeds go towards helping Palestinian families.So pick your sub-genre or simply enjoy over 120 short stories from some of your favorite romance authors...Categorized as:
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![For the Love of Villains: Anthology by Alex King, Maya Morrison]()
For the Love of Villains: Anthology by Alex King, Maya Morrison
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI shouldn’t be falling in love… Fear fuels my every move…the pulsating adrenaline tickling my spine. I shouldn’t sacrifice safe and secure for dangerous and deranged… I shouldn’t be attracted to morally corrupt… Yet… Desire is coating my traumatized heart… And I’m running right into the arms of the wrong person. The villain...
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