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Find Me by Ashley N. Rostek
One year ago…My family is gone. My parents. My twin sister. All of them murdered by the man who has stalked me for years. He nearly killed me, too. But I got away and he’s still out there, searching for me. He won’t find me. At least, I hope not. Thanks to WITSEC, I’ve been given a new life with a new identity...Categorized as:
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Play the Game by J. Bree
All of my hard work has paid off and now I have a family to call my own - my best friend Avery and my three boyfriends; Harley, Ash, and Blaise.But with more people depending on me, the stakes have never been higher.I’ve stepped out from the shadow of the Jackal. I’ve laid claim on the men I want and I’m not letting anything get in our way.Easier said than done... -
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![Make My Move (Hannaford Prep) by J. Bree]()
Make My Move (Hannaford Prep) by J. Bree
The Mounty trash has wormed her way into our circle.We have no choice but to wait until she shows her hand, each move on the board more risky than the last. There’s no way she’s not a spy, not with her allegiance with the sociopath drug addict who walks the halls with murder on his mind.We’re watching her every move, every choice she makes reshaping the world we live in...Categorized as:
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LIAR by Tate James
“Liar, liar, pants on fire.”The words scrawled on the back of my newest stalker mail makes my blood run cold. I have no idea if it's the lie I know, or one that I don't.Since arriving back into Shadow Grove, I've been stalked, tormented, chased and almost killed. I've been lied to, repeatedly, by people I was growing to trust.Liar.That word haunts me. Someone knows more about my life than I do... -
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![For the Love of Kane by Ames Mills]()
For the Love of Kane by Ames Mills
I thought I had everything figured out until I met Jaxon.I’m dominant by nature, but Jaxon brings all that out in full force. What started as a one-night stand after his confession that he’s never been with a man quickly turns into a whirlwind. Now, I want nothing more than to put my collar around his neck and ensure he’s mine... -
![Kings of Lockdown by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Kings of Lockdown by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
The sex tapeThe fish stewThe UnspeakablesThe stormThe fontThe bathtubThe iceThe gunThe clothes The humiliationThe showerThe letters THE VOWI had my chance to run from these brutal boys and I didn’t take it. The bonds between us are too strong now. Bonds of blood, oaths, betrayal and vengeance. And I intend to make good on all of them. I’ve made my list...Categorized as:
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![The Finish Line by Kate Stewart]()
The Finish Line by Kate Stewart
Secrets and Lies...I’ve lived the entirety of my life wrapped up in subterfuge for one purpose—revenge.Through the years, I lived more as an enigma than a man.For so long, I denied I had a beating heart of my own. Until her. Until she unearthed the starving vessel inside, forced me to acknowledge it, forced me to understand that I’m capable of bleeding the same as any other.For that, we paid... -
![The Sainthood by Siobhan Davis]()
The Sainthood by Siobhan Davis
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA complete dark romance trilogy from USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis. Includes Revere, a bonus novella set twelve years after the end of Reign.Everything changed the night my dad died.The night I met Saint, Galen, Caz, and Theo.Those manipulative a-holes set out to ruin me after our hot night together, but they didn’t realize you can’t destroy something that’s already broken... -
![Just Drop Out by J. Bree]()
Just Drop Out by J. Bree
After surviving foster care and a high school that breeds gang members and drug dealers I've finally found my path to freedom: emancipation and a full ride scholarship at the ultra-exclusive Hannaford Prep. All I have to do is survive...Categorized as:
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![Beyond Vengeance by R.A. Smyth]()
Beyond Vengeance by R.A. Smyth
I know better. I know better than to be complacent.Finding my family was supposed to be a dream come true, but it’s only brought more questions, more secrets and forced family responsibilities. Surprisingly, Hawk is by my side while dealing with the utter ridiculousness our parents keep pushing on me...Categorized as:
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![Church by K.G. Reuss]()
Church by K.G. Reuss
The last time I spoke was eight years ago when my best friend tried to kill me. I never dreamed my silence would break with a scream.Being sent to Chapel Crest after my new stepfather deemed me a heathen seemed like a blessing compared to staying with him and my mom. I was a mute demon in his eyes, and when the rod didn’t beat the evil out of me, he prayed Chapel Crest could...Categorized as:
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![Break Free by R.A. Smyth]()
Break Free by R.A. Smyth
He thinks they’ve broken me.He thinks I’m nothing but an empty shell, ready to be molded into their perfect soldier, his perfect wife, a damaged plaything.He might be right.I’ve never been so exhausted, beaten down, and wary. I’m so close to giving up, so close to accepting my defeat and twisted fate...Categorized as:
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![The Sinners by Ruby Vincent]()
The Sinners by Ruby Vincent
I knew when I started this path it would lead to destruction......but nothing could have prepared me for this.Drugs flooding campus. Tensions brewing between the factions. Old enemies reappearing. New secrets taking over my life. Love awakening a soul I long thought was dead.Cassius, Clay, Hiro, and Royal have named me one of them, but sharing a title is easy... -
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Party Crashers by Heather Long
From the moment I learned she was coming to our school, I had a gut feeling it would end in disaster. Out of all the schools in the world, why did Kaitlin Crosse have to choose ours? Her presence confused my brothers and created tension between them, but I soon realized my initial assumptions about her were completely wrong...Categorized as:
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![Twisted Games by Elena Lawson]()
Twisted Games by Elena Lawson
Twisted Games is a full-length dark enemies-to-lovers reverse harem romance, meaning the main character will have more than one love interest. It is book three in the Boys of Briar Hall series and should be read after Wicked Trials... -
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Frozen Hearts by R.A. Smyth
Halston University was supposed to be my fresh start, my chance to prove I can stand on my own, except it’s not only passing classes I have to worry about.Secrets…Desperation…Shattered Dreams… my life is one big balancing act. But what happens if I fall?And then there’s them - three guys, each with their own darkness and allure. My demons...Categorized as:
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![Defy by Caitlyn Dare]()
Defy by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA new MFMdark romance from the bestselling author of the Savage Falls MC series.I always knew that once we caved to our desire that it would change everything.He's forbidden.My brother's ex-best friend.And his masked accomplice is still a mystery to me.But while I might try to do the right thing, they seem to have other ideas...Categorized as:
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![Boys of Oak Park Prep by Callie Rose]()
Boys of Oak Park Prep by Callie Rose
A long time ago, I was one of them. Now I’m back, and they hate me for it.Plucked out of the harsh life I was living and thrust into a world of unimaginable wealth, power, and privilege, all I want to do is keep my head down and survive until graduation.But they have other plans—Mason, Finn, Elijah, and Cole.Everyone at my new school calls them the Princes, and that’s exactly what they act like...Categorized as:
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Barbie B*tch by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsCold-blooded murder. Do I have it in me? I’ve watched the people I love commit the worst kinds of crimes and within the blink of an eye, I could be just like them. I feel the jagged glass beneath my fingers, but do I have the strength to follow this through? How much of my soul am I willing to sacrifice to make this right?Nic was supposed to be my rock...Categorized as:
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Reap by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI never imagined falling for a Red Ridge Sinner… let alone three. But here I am, sneaking around with Diesel, Zach, and Jax, willing to risk the consequences for just one more kiss or touch or moment. They get me. Understand what I need, and how to make me soar. But every time we find ourselves in the dark, stealing precious minutes together, reality closes in around us...Categorized as:
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Rule by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Red Ridge Sinners MC series from bestselling author Caitlyn Dare continues…With the threat closer than ever, it's time for everyone to put their differences aside and fight together for the future they all crave. But will they all make it to the end?Rule is a full length dark enemies-to-lovers/bully romance...Categorized as:
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![In Silence by K.G. Reuss]()
In Silence by K.G. Reuss
We’re all playing a dangerous game. One where there are no winners. Only survivors. I’m in love with my enemies, but obviously they don’t feel the same way. When their lies and betrayal surface, I have no choice but to leave.They’ve broken my heart, but not my spirit. They think they’ve won. They think they’ve ruined me.The only thing they’ve done is made me stronger... -
![Web of Lies by Aly Beck]()
Web of Lies by Aly Beck
My enemy is invisible.Nameless. Faceless. Controlled. Puppets on strings. Sheep in the masses.And I’ve turned into their number one plaything.When I transferred to East Point Prep, I had one mission in mind: find the people responsible for murdering Magnolia. Someone within these entitled walls killed my only friend and threw her overboard like she was human trash.Now, they’ll pay...Categorized as:
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![Badly Behaved by Meagan Brandy]()
Badly Behaved by Meagan Brandy
I’m a Monet. A chameleon. I’m whatever I must be.And what I must be is a flawless daughter, a skilled socialite, and the perfect prize to the man who signed along the dotted line. Not that I’m complaining. I’m all for a contractual agreement, a quick and clean catapult into the next phase of rich girl life. One that takes little thought, less effort, and zero devotion. It’s exactly what I want...Categorized as:
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![In Chaos by K.G. Reuss]()
In Chaos by K.G. Reuss
A Dark High School Bully RomanceSome things are better left unsaid. Others demand chaos. Good thing I excel at both.Everything fell apart before we were able to pull ourselves together. When tragedy demands my silence, I have no choice but to give it because losing a life also means saving so many more.I finally have everything I want. Having my best friend back is a dream come true... -
![The Ruthless Boys by C.M. Stunich]()
The Ruthless Boys by C.M. Stunich
Psst, I know a secret.The same secret that the Student Council—the super-rich, super handsome elite of Adamson All-Boys Academy—knows, too.Jenica Woodruff, the only girl to ever attend the academy before I showed up, didn't commit suicide: she was murdered.Now, someone is after me, too, but no matter where I go, the killer follows...Categorized as:
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![May We Rise by K.G. Reuss]()
May We Rise by K.G. Reuss
Possessive. Violent. Perfect. Mine.After our time at Black Falls High, we moved to Mayfair, the college of my dreams. With my singing career taking shape, Fox’s football career off and running, Ethan’s photography, and Enzo and Cole’s. . .well, whatever secret things they do happening, life seemed good.Too good.If there’s one thing I know about my life it’s that nothing good ever lasts...Categorized as:
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Payback Princess by C.M. Stunich
Finding out you’re the daughter of a famous serial killer isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. My father—the Seattle Slayer—is charismatic, intelligent, and charming. He’s also trying to teach me to kill people, so … his good qualities don’t seem to matter much. He’s kidnapped my boyfriend, a guy that I used to hate but grew to love. Parrish, I’m coming for you...Categorized as:
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![Tough Sh*t by Sheridan Anne]()
Tough Sh*t by Sheridan Anne
Moving in with a billionaire playboy is supposed to be some sort of Cinderella story, right? I’m supposed to be having the time of my life while living the dream. Wrong.When the bank took our home, it didn’t come as a surprise. The bomb was when mom told me we were moving out of Breakers Flats, away from my crew, and to a place that only existed in fairy tales—Bellevue Springs...Categorized as:
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![F*ck Yeah by Crystal North, Jaye Pratt]()
F*ck Yeah by Crystal North, Jaye Pratt
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTragedy draws Amelie back to Australia once again, but this time she’s not alone. It’s been decided that she needs a break, and what better way to do that then with Kalen in her homeland? You can guarantee that with Fairy Bread, kangaroos, mosquitos, and the youngest Knox brother, chaos will ensue. Add in even more secrets, lies and deceit, and Amelie’s in for one hell of a ride...Categorized as:
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![The Golden Boys by Rachel Jonas, Nikki Thorne]()
The Golden Boys by Rachel Jonas, Nikki Thorne
Listening Length: 10 hours and 33 minutes West Golden - so easy to hate, yet so hard to resist. Don’t let that pretty face of his fool you. He isn’t the boy next door, or the kind you trust with your heart. He’s the devil in designer jeans, with all the charm of a bona fide psycho. Trust me. He swears I did something to cross him before I even stepped foot inside Cypress Prep, but it’s a lie...Categorized as:
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![In Ruins by K.G. Reuss]()
In Ruins by K.G. Reuss
He was my best friend before he was my enemy.I’m a nobody at Black Falls High.When the school’s mean queen forces me to my knees in front of the student body, everything changes.Now, I’m back on my former best friend’s radar.And this time, he has his new crew and “no” isn’t part of their vocabulary.When a night out puts me in a compromising position, I’m at their mercy...Categorized as:
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![Resurrection by Siobhan Davis]()
Resurrection by Siobhan Davis
A new dark romance from the USA Today bestselling author of the Rydeville Elite series. Everything changed the night my dad died. The night I met Saint, Galen, Caz, and Theo. Those manipulative a-holes set out to ruin me after our hot night together, but they didn’t realize you can’t destroy something that’s already broken. And it only works if the victim cares. Which I don’t...Categorized as:
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Dynasty by Sheridan Anne
Intimidating. Fearless. Destructive. They’re everything a girl shouldn’t want. Too bad this foster girl never had a daddy to chase away the monsters because I’m a sucker for a bad boy … or four. Carver, King, Cruz, and Grayson—the Kings of Ravenwood Heights. When I was forced to come here, I was expecting just another run-down town to add to the ever-growing list of unwanted homes...Categorized as:
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![The Angels by Ruby Vincent]()
The Angels by Ruby Vincent
My parents forgot something when they ran… me.After scamming most of our town out of their life savings, my folks disappeared in the middle of the night.Forced to take me in, my estranged aunt and uncle shipped me off to Raven River Academy the first chance they got.In my town, the line between the haves and the have-nots is actually a twelve-foot gate that keep the unwanted where they belong... -
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Ruthless Saints by Ashlee M. Edmonds
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSenior year, my fresh start, or so I thought.I was going to put the past behind me and forget about everything that’s haunted me over the last year.But the moment I stepped through the doors at Oceanside High, I knew that was just wishful thinking... -
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Temper Him by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsShe wants to protect him. He can't stay away.Kennedy Lowe wasn’t supposed to walk away, taking my heart with her. Now she’s gone, but I’m determined to get her back.I want to save her.Punish her.In the end, I’ll make sure she knows exactly who she belongs to.Conner Jagger wasn’t to supposed to save me, but he did. Now I’ll do anything to protect him and the people he calls family.He’s good...Categorized as:
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![Flock by Kate Stewart]()
Flock by Kate Stewart
Can you keep a secret? I grew up sick. Let me clarify. I grew up believing that real love stories include a martyr or demand great sacrifice to be worthy. Because of that, I believed it, because I made myself believe it, and I bred the most masochistic of romantic hearts, which resulted in my illness... -
![Savage by Caitlyn Dare]()
Savage by Caitlyn Dare
A new dark romance from the bestselling author of the Rebels at Sterling Prep series.No one knows the code of the Sinners MC better than me.Born and raised in the club, I’ve spent most of my life rebelling against my daddy’s strict rules and overprotective nature.When an old MC rivalry resurfaces, I find myself with not one, but two surly biker babysitters... -
![The Forever Crew by C.M. Stunich]()
The Forever Crew by C.M. Stunich
The secret is out. I’m officially dating the entire Student Council, but that’s not the only thing that’s outside the norm at Adamson All-Boys Academy. Nah, I think the murders are a bit more remarkable, although my dad might disagree. He’s not exactly thrilled with my fake fiancé or the other four boys that make my pulse race...Categorized as:
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![Dangerous Little Secrets by Elle Thorpe]()
Dangerous Little Secrets by Elle Thorpe
They betrayed me.Three boys I thought I knew.Leaving me with the one I thought I hated most.It was him who carried my broken, beaten body. Him who cleaned my wounds and held me tight.The prince to my princess.Lies.I won't be that girl anymore. The one who fell for their smooth words and smoldering looks.Colt is key to never being her again.There's still a killer on the loose...Categorized as:
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![Stolen Crush by C.M. Stunich]()
Stolen Crush by C.M. Stunich
Finding out you’re the daughter of a millionaire true crime novelist isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.When I was two, I was kidnapped. Kidnapped by a loving family, sure, but still kidnapped.Now, my biological mom wants me to live with her on the opposite side of the country.Her … and my new stepdad and his jerk of a son: Parrish.Wannabe tattoo artist, languorous rich boy, pouty mouth...Categorized as:
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![F*ck Her: Knox Academy - Term Three by Jaye Pratt, Jaye Pratt]()
F*ck Her: Knox Academy - Term Three by Jaye Pratt, Jaye Pratt
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAs Amelie navigates the secret world of The Order, she must contend with school, new responsibilities, even more mysteries, and balancing her four relationships.How much can a girl handle before she bends?Quite a lot it would seem.But when old threats resurface out of the woodwork, Amelie may have no choice but to bend…otherwise this time, she may just break.***This book carries an 18+ warning...Categorized as:
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![Secrets Revealed by Alisha Williams]()
Secrets Revealed by Alisha Williams
One secret down, only one more to go.This wasn’t the way I wanted them to find out, but the universe doesn't seem to be on my side these days.But now they know, both of my secrets. I'll need to learn to balance the new changes in my life, while battling with the old wounds of the past.They say they don’t hate me anymore, and that they just want to start over... -
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![Ashes by K.G. Reuss]()
Ashes by K.G. Reuss
Chapel Crest isn't for the weak. It's for those who wish to watch the world reduced to ashes and screams. The Watchers went too far. Locking me up with the monster who tried to kill me eight years ago wasn't the way to win my heart. It was the way to break it. When Seth comes to collect on the bet he made with the Watchers, I know I'm in for a world of hurt...Categorized as:
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![Caged Royal by Lily Wildhart]()
Caged Royal by Lily Wildhart
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe worst part about betrayal, is it never comes from your enemies.I should have known better, I should have seen the signs, but now all I'm left with is heartache and disappointment.They may think they've got the better of me, but I won't go down without a fight. Especially when it comes to the ones I love.Even if I have to protect them from themselves... -
![Freak by Candace Wondrak]()
Freak by Candace Wondrak
Things are a lot messier at Hillcrest than I believed. I can’t trust anyone, not even myself, and especially not the handsome students around me.HU was supposed to help me move on, be a fresh start, but then I walked into a feud between Sawyer and Declan. The hatred between them is palpable, and yet I find myself in the middle, somehow. And Travis? Don’t get me started on that one...Categorized as:
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![Nerd Queen by Ivy Clyde]()
Nerd Queen by Ivy Clyde
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI survived the first year at Knighstwood Academy but my struggles are far from over. People still don’t want the Charity Case hanging around on the campus of their elite prep school.While I have the Kings of the academy backing me, they can’t predict every attack coming my way. And while I am struggling to endure it all, secrets of my past resurface, secrets that my mother took to her grave... -
![The Falling of Hadley by Jessica Sorensen]()
The Falling of Hadley by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy life is getting more complicated the longer I remain in Honeyton. But I'm tough. I always have been. But trying to handle everything on my own is becoming difficult, especially when I discover a family secret. I hate to admit it, but I may need some help if I want to protect my sisters. And the only people I may be able to turn to for help are my next-door neighbors who drive me insane...Categorized as:
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![Ashes by Dylan Page]()
Ashes by Dylan Page
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFate is as fickle as an unattended flame, you never know what’s going to happen—and sometimes all that’s left are the ashes.Twice now my life has been altered by the choice of someone else.The first time I was ten; when my mom got married she moved us into a better neighborhood, which meant I had to leave behind everything and everyone I loved...Categorized as:
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