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Can't Go Back by Debra Webb
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe past and the present collide in the final installment of USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb’s Devlin & Falco series, threatening everything these two detectives care about. Birmingham detectives Kerri Devlin and Luke Falco arrive at the scene of a double homicide to discover that nothing makes sense... -
![Extreme Risk by Jane Blythe]()
Extreme Risk by Jane Blythe
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsCan she accept an offer of help from a patient she’s attracted to? Dr. Piper Hamilton is used to keeping on the fringes. She knows what it's like to be responsible for the death of someone you love and she'd do anything to protect herself from feeling that pain again... -
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![Beneath Dark Waters by Karen Rose]()
Beneath Dark Waters by Karen Rose
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDeadly secrets lie beneath the murky waters of the Louisiana bayou in this pulse-pounding new romantic suspense novel from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose. There's no safe place for a child to hide when danger comes from every direction. Public prosecutor J. P... -
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Killman Creek by Rachel Caine
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 63 ratingsEvery time Gwen closed her eyes, she saw him in her nightmares. Now her eyes are open, and he’s not going away. Gwen Proctor won the battle to save her kids from her ex-husband, serial killer Melvin Royal, and his league of psychotic accomplices. But the war isn’t over. Not since Melvin broke out of prison. Not since she received a chilling text…. You’re not safe anywhere now... -
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![Hunt by Taylor Rose, Kenya Wright]()
Hunt by Taylor Rose, Kenya Wright
READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED:. This is a twisted ride. Dark psychological themes, dubious situations, and intense sexual circumstances layer this story and may be triggering or offensive to some. CAIN. Before Phoenix, there was only death and blood. After Phoenix, I changed. Now, I was no longer only the villain—the hopeful seminary turned serial killer. My humanity was slowly returning... -
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The Boss by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratings★★★★★ The dark was never so good I am The Boss I make the rules and punish those who break them. I am good at my job. I arranged a marriage of the darkest kind. A business deal to align myself with a powerful family to start a war. The contract is clear. Be my wife in public and strangers in private. And then I met her. Jasmine Rossi. Reluctant mafia princess and rebel without a cause...Categorized as:
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![Reign Of Ruin by Santana Knox]()
Reign Of Ruin by Santana Knox
I lied…My name isn’t Cecilia. When the doors of my past were pried open, all of my skeletons came tumbling out. I’d lived my whole life thinking the worst had already happened, and nothing else could hurt me. I couldn’t have been more wrong. In the wreckage I’m reborn. I’ll do anything to get my revenge on those who’ve wronged me and the man who stole my throne, My uncle... -
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Savage by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI'm on the road, but there's only one thing on my mind. Eden. .. Problem is, this isn't me. I don't chase. I don't pursue. But I can't help myself. Eden is stubborn. Headstrong. The toughest woman I know. My mistake was letting myself have a taste. It wasn't enough. I'm addicted. I'm breaking my own rules. I don't care how complicated it is. But the complications keep coming. . -
![Mafia Don's Secret Twins by Vivy Skys]()
Mafia Don's Secret Twins by Vivy Skys
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDino and Marisol's story. She's the ultimate prize—I'd risk my life just thinking about this mafia princess, let alone claiming her innocence. We had one night. Then she vanished. I found her. I thought that Marisol, my dream girl, was lost. After I woke up and never saw her again, it seemed like something that was a complete non-starter. She wasn’t with me. I didn’t know her last name... -
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Raven by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNot even the holidays can make a bastard like me feel better. The guys are all gone for Christmas, but I decide to stay. I'm hunting a horrific serial killer and I can't afford to lose him. I'm regretting that decision when I find her:. Beaten, bloodied, and left out in the snow to die. Who is she? That's the problem. Not even she knows... -
![The Demon by Stella Andrews]()
The Demon by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThey call me The Demon for a reason and Eliza Ortega is about to find out why. A runaway mafia princess who stumbled from one nightmare to an even bigger one. She has something I want and I intend on collecting. I will stop at nothing to deliver my promise and if there are casualties I will consider it a good day at the office. My hobby is testing limits... -
![The Ties of Steel: The Ties of Steel Box Set by M.J. Fields]()
The Ties of Steel: The Ties of Steel Box Set by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR MJ FIELDS COMES A steamy Dominant, Billionaire, Bad Boy series of stand alone novels. You may have met Abe, Dominic, and Sabato in the Men of Steel series, and now you get their stories. ABEDominant CEO meets college student while on vacation. DominicBillionaire Italian businessman meets a girl down on her luck and sparks fly... -
![The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith]()
The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsThe latest installment in the highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling Strike series finds Cormoran and Robin ensnared in another winding, wicked case. When frantic, dishevelled Edie Ledwell appears in the office begging to speak to her, private detective Robin Ellacott doesn't know quite what to make of the situation... -
![Still Burning by Abbi Glines]()
Still Burning by Abbi Glines
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“Not looking for closure. I don’t close a good book until the story ends. ”. And ours started when I was sixteen. Eighteen years later, we had become different people, living another life than the one we had imagined then. One without each other. Having Rome Bower back in my life had been more than a blast from the past. My soul had felt at home again... -
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![Ruin Me: A Whiskey Row Spin-Off by D.A. Young]()
Ruin Me: A Whiskey Row Spin-Off by D.A. Young
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTheir paths never should have crossed, but a mandate for justice sealed their fate. From their first encounter, Cruz "The Butcher" Merada and Zafira Wilder's meticulously laid plans were shot to hell. He's a charmingly persuasive player, a keeper of sinful promises, who's used to getting what he wants. She's resilient, determined, and nobody's pushover... -
![30 Days of Shame by Ginger Talbot]()
30 Days of Shame by Ginger Talbot
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe monster draws pleasure from my pain. Now, it's time to fight back. SERGEI. 30 days of pain have pushed Willow to her limits. My pretty prisoner is no longer meek. She's trying to resist. But my precious prize doesn't know what I know. Nobody has ever won a war against me. Nobody has ever bested me. And she's not going to be the first. Good luck, little Willow. . -
![A Fine Line by MercyAnn Summers]()
A Fine Line by MercyAnn Summers
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis book is an interconnected standalone within the Ends World. While you don't have to read the Ends Duet before reading this book, it is recommended that you do in order to understand the entire Ends World up to this point. Carolina. I didn’t mean for anyone to get hurt. That wasn’t my intention. And I knew he would come for me... -
![Layered Lies by Kaylie Hunter]()
Layered Lies by Kaylie Hunter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo years after her son was abducted, Kelsey Harrison rebuilds a new life for herself. She opens a store, makes new friends, and settles into a peaceful existence. At least, that’s what she hopes the world believes. Behind closed doors, Kelsey hunts her enemies, living a life of lies. She hasn’t forgotten, hasn’t forgiven. She searches for answers still... -
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Ten by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTen years ago, Nisha Jackson survived her serial killer husband but lost something precious during her escape. Since then, she’s built a successful life for herself. She has a beautiful home, a grumpy cat, beloved friends, and a career that brings her joy. There’s only one thing she wants to complete her life—Anton Vasiliev... -
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Luca by Eden Summers
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLuca dragged me from hell and delivered me to salvation. At least that's what I thought. I hoped this would be a new life. A fresh start. But the pain followed. I'm certain the monsters did, too. I'm told it's paranoia. Trauma. PTSD. Nobody believes my truth. But they'll soon learn. We all will. Because as much as I want to forget the mantra from my nightmares, it hasn't stopped being true... -
![Deliver Us From Evil by Monica James]()
Deliver Us From Evil by Monica James
Monsters are real…and that monster is me. I’ve surrendered. I have no other choice. With Babydoll gone, I’m going to do whatever it takes to find her. I will lie. Cheat. Murder…and I’ll do so with a smile. I’ll even sell my soul to the devil…because that’s who my father, Sean Kelly, is. He won’t stop until Belfast is his. He knows I’m at my breaking point... -
![I'm Watching You by Karen Rose]()
I'm Watching You by Karen Rose
I Know Their Crimes. Star prosecutor Kristen Mayhew has a dangerous secret admirer. He seems to know her every thought, her every move. He sends her letters. And he kills the criminals she herself is powerless to stop. I Hunt Down the Guilty... -
![Dirty Ledger by Alta Hensley, Livia Grant]()
Dirty Ledger by Alta Hensley, Livia Grant
I’ve always chased after the bad boy. I just wasn’t prepared to actually catch one. He crashed into my life in my hour of need with his dark agendas, whispers, and lies. Dirty and dangerous, he’s the keeper of the worst kind of secrets, and now he owns mine. I’ve been thrust into the middle of a war I know nothing about, and he’s my only lifeline to safety... -
![The Carrera Cartel by Cora Kenborn]()
The Carrera Cartel by Cora Kenborn
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Dark Mafia Romance Collection. Delve into the dark. The Carreras are waiting. .. Three full-length dark mafia romance novels from the Carrera Cartel Trilogy and Stained White Lines, an explosive, new bonus novel, ONLY available in the collection. Blurred Red Lines. Carrera. A word whispered in fear and respect. A name to avoid at all costs... -
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![The Chameleon by Amelia Shea]()
The Chameleon by Amelia Shea
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo hundred fifty dollars. It’s exactly what Camille Gwin was worth twelve years ago when she was traded to the leader of the Underground to pay off a debt. Barely an adult, she was initiated into the harsh reality of a new world. The Underground. Camille knows how it works. Play the game or get played. Her rise in the Underground came at a cost... -
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Texas Bodyguard: Chance by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe has secrets she prefers to keep hidden. Too bad he’s so good at getting to the truth. When a violent attack puts Maci Ford in the hospital, security expert Chance Patterson learns that she’s carrying his baby. Even though she ended their relationship, he’s determined to do whatever it takes to protect her and their child... -
![Pretty Evil by Stella Andrews]()
Pretty Evil by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the cage door opens, freedom is a difficult temptation to ignore. Serena VieriMafia princess, protected her entire life for a very good reason. There is a target on her back. Her family believed she was better off not knowing but with knowledge comes a certain kind of power that she could sure use right now... -
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Last Resort by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA TODAY Bestselling Author Janie Crouch. Previously published as Texas Chance. She has secrets she prefers to keep hidden. Too bad he’s so good at getting to the truth. When a violent attack puts Maci Ford in the hospital, security expert Chance Patterson learns that she’s carrying his baby... -
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Savage Liar by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI Kidnapped My Enemy’s Little Sister…Now I’m Obsessed. Jaelyn Torres is equal parts sexy and ruthless, with a confidence that grabbed me by the balls. She’s no innocent dove with her fiery tongue and a body so sinful it could tempt even the most faithful of men. But she’s my captive not my plaything...Categorized as:
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![A Shade of Evil by Stella Andrews]()
A Shade of Evil by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRevenge is a dish best served cold. Shade Vieri has no mercy. No compassion and no empathy. He is cruel, enigmatic, and deliciously dark. His instructions are clear. Find the Achilles heel of the enemy and destroy it. The enemy is a woman who slides across his soul like spun silk. A breath of fresh air in a dark, depressing world... -
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The Final Hour by London Miller
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThree months pass without incident, leading Mishca and Lauren to believe they can finally move on from the past and build a life together. . .. but enemies both old and new lurk in the shadows, waiting for the opportunity to strike. When a dangerous threat presents itself, Lauren is forced to turn to the one person that would rather see Mishca dead than live happily ever after. . . -
![Worth of Waste by Bethany-Kris]()
Worth of Waste by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDeLuca Duet, Part Two. The Chicago Mob is the same as it has always been—violent, greedy, and excessive. The Outfit families have turned their backs when they were needed the most one too many times, but Dino DeLuca didn’t expect anything different. His whole life has been lived for the Outfit—for his family. He has a whole new set of reasons to live and fight now... -
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The Last Party by A.R. Torre
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsA loving mother. A notorious murderer. They both have reasons to hide their secrets in a novel of escalating shock and suspense by New York Times bestselling author A. R. Torre. Perla Wultz lives with her husband, Grant, and their precious daughter, Sophie, in a gated Pasadena community. Affluent, sociable, and accomplished, Perla plays the part of loving wife and mother to perfection... -
![Tangled up in Hate by Charlotte Byrd]()
Tangled up in Hate by Charlotte Byrd
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEpic love requires an epic sacrifice…. A long time ago, I borrowed money from a very powerful family. I paid my debt, but they have come for more. They want everything that I have built and they will hurt her if I refuse. Harley doesn’t understand why I have to break her heart. She hates me, but at least she’s okay…for now... -
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![Break Me by C.D. Reiss]()
Break Me by C.D. Reiss
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was always Sarah. And she was always mine. I woke up in a nightmare. I woke up alone. There was a reason I never let myself have feelings before. Emotions make you stupid. They make you miscalculate. If someone gave me the choice, I’d do it all over again. Only this time, I’d stop everyone who ever looked at the woman I love before they had the chance to hurt her... -
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The Queen's Denial by Christina B. Rose
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsChi: I was born for this. Born into a billionaire life of drama and action. A life that most could never handle. I was born to be the Yakuza queen, and I have come to terms with my fate. I won’t fail or falter. I know I have to marry for status and honor. It’s always been an accepted understanding – just another responsibility... -
![Guarded from Sabotage by Gia Cobie, Operation Alpha]()
Guarded from Sabotage by Gia Cobie, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI never imagined my life could fall apart so quickly. It all started when my credit card was stolen. I chalked it up to bad luck. A minor annoyance. Until more things started happening—fraudulent loans taken out in my name, my bank accounts drained, and I was even accused of a crime I couldn’t possibly have committed. And it became terrifyingly clear this wasn’t just bad luck... -
![The Night Blossoms by Leylah Attar]()
The Night Blossoms by Leylah Attar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Leylah Attar returns with a page-turning romantic suspense/thriller that careens down an emotional highway toward a chilling finale. Dark, thrilling, and ingeniously unpredictable. “Do you ever really know someone, or do you just know the parts they want you to see? ”...Categorized as:
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![Gabby's Protector by Janie Crouch, Regan Black]()
Gabby's Protector by Janie Crouch, Regan Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter a heart-shattering tragedy, Tony Marino bottled up his emotions and gave more than twenty hard years to the SEAL teams. Now, he’s enjoying a later in life career in paradise in the Ellington Cove special security office. The best part? Working with their research expert, Gabby Ladd... -
![The Three Week Deal by Hannah Shield]()
The Three Week Deal by Hannah Shield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s a smoking-hot firefighter with a wild side. And now, my obnoxious new roommate. When my apartment catches fire, I know I’m in for a hell of a day. It only gets worse when I meet my temporary new roommate—the same grouchy firefighter who just yelled at me. Matteo De Luca is a tattooed, loud-mouthed, alpha hunk of a man...Categorized as:
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![Born Evil by Stella Andrews]()
Born Evil by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome devils come dressed in sharp suits with eyes that seduce and a check box beside every wish you ever had. Some victims come dressed in innocence and ignorance, disguising a soul of pure fire. I am Troy Remington. Ruthless billionaire with a heart of steel. I offered Laura Kincaid the job of a lifetime for a very important reason... -
![Vengeful by Kristen Luciani]()
Vengeful by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne single gun shot threw my life into upheaval. An assassination that will bring my family to its knees. It’s up to me to avenge the murder. An eye for an eye…that’s my MO. I have one job to do, and it may be my last. Find my father’s killer and make him payBefore he finds me. But there’s one problem - one incredibly sexy obstacle I never saw coming. Tali Severinov... -
![Demi by Shandi Boyes]()
Demi by Shandi Boyes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI thought we had it all figured out. If you play by the rules, you can’t lose, right? Wrong. We sided with the law, believing it would do us no wrong, only to learn a badge doesn’t make a man honorable. We won’t make the same mistake twice, but if we can’t trust the law, who else can we turn to? Demi is book six in the bestselling Italian Cartel Series by Shandi Boyes... -
![Ruthless Heir by Aidèe Jaimes]()
Ruthless Heir by Aidèe Jaimes
If love is the deadliest weapon, I’m about to discover just how much I can bleed. My father always warned me against falling in love. That all it would bring is pain and betrayal. But when I meet Noah and his golden gaze trails over me like a fiery tongue that heats my skin, I want nothing more than to prove him wrong. I should know better... -
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![Dead of Wynter by Montana Fyre]()
Dead of Wynter by Montana Fyre
I’ve been underestimated my whole life. It’s just how it is when you grow up a mafia princess. I’ve never really cared before, always happy to play my role within the family. But when our enemy hits us where it hurts, the queen who lay dormant demands to be set free. I want revenge for what they’ve done to our family, and nothing can stand in my way... -
![Filthy Marcellos: The Complete Collection by Bethany-Kris]()
Filthy Marcellos: The Complete Collection by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFilthy Marcellos: La Cosa Nostra is not just a choice of regime and routine, it’s a culture. Born as mafia royalty, the Marcello brothers were raised ingrained with the beliefs and rules of what it meant to be a Mafioso prince. It is for life. Their status is considered a given right. They will always be these people. They will always be Marcellos. Family first. God second... -
![Beauty & the Rose by Lee Savino, Stasia Black]()
Beauty & the Rose by Lee Savino, Stasia Black
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe conclusion to the Beauty's Beast trilogy. They say the gods will accept no small sacrifice. To appease them you must give your all. I’ve sacrificed everything. Lived through loss, and learned to love. To take the beauty with the pain. The rose with the thorns. This love story isn’t perfect, but it’s ours. We’ll hold onto it forever. And hope our forever is longer than a day. -
![The Price of Honor by Aleatha Romig]()
The Price of Honor by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHE PRICE OF HONOR: The making of a man. From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes the haunting story of love and honor. An epic tale of devotion and sacrifice spanning thirty years, bidding the characters, as well as readers to ponder the questions. . -
![Vow by Bethany-Kris]()
Vow by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey say it’s always the one you least expect …. Andino Marcello made his choices—the right ones for duty and famiglia. But even the right choices have consequences. He’s never been more aware of that fact than he is now. The thing is, Andino isn’t the same man he once was. The mafia wants what it wants. He’ll push until they all break. Even her. They say love shouldn’t hurt …... -
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Celt. by London Miller
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWelcome to the Den . .. Six minutes is all he needs to get a job done …. Kyrnon “Celt” Murphy is one of the best thieves in the world. After all, his childhood was spent with a caravan of Irish Travelers that taught him everything he knows. He got in …. He got out …. No witnesses …...
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