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Fractured by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsLoving Echo Kent was painful. Not the falling in love part, that was easy. One look at the tall, blond-haired, blue-eyed narcotics detective and I knew I wanted him. A few months later I knew I couldn’t live without him. But my Echo, he had demons and secrets and a mountain of guilt. His love was selfish and one-sided—he could love but he refused to allow others to love him... -
The Stone Brothers #1-3 by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsHave you gotten STONED yet?Which brother will you choose?The over-protective private investigator, the recovering bad-boy movie star, the alluring new ER doctor?These hot and sexy brothers will have you begging for more.You'll love them. You'll hate them.You'll want to hide them away and marry them.Get the series readers are raving about. Book ONE - Stone Rules: CHARLIE DOESN'T PLAY BY THE RULES... -
Rebel Heart by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNASH Parker Sawyer fell into my life like a bomb. The first sight of her hit me like an explosion, changing everything. My mind, my heart, my life. The goals I thought I had and the dreams I thought I wanted. Nothing was the same after Parker. The night I fell in love with her, I let her get away. This time, there's no escape. Parker can run but she won't get far. This time I have a plan...Categorized as:
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Betrayed by Truths by Ella Miles
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"What do you want with me?" "Everything. I want f--ing everything. " I lost a bet; now I'm his. His to own. His to claim. Nothing but property. But I'm only beginning to understand the truth. I can choose my own fate. And claim a future I never thought was possible. I just can't let Enzo lie to me anymore. I have to find the truth. Even if it kills me... -
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The Dirty Billionaire Trilogy by Meghan March
New York Times best-selling author Meghan March brings you the complete Dirty Billionaire Trilogy under one cover! Have you been missing obsessive and possessive billionaires? Find out why over a million readers love Creighton Karas! He answers to no one and is denied nothing... -
Trapped by Lies by Ella Miles
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy life is nothing but lies. And turns out, Enzo wasn’t the only one who lied to me. I don’t know who to trust anymore. But my future relies on determining the truth from the lies. I’ve tried to escape. But somehow I’m more trapped than ever. And I’m more his than I ever thought possible. This is book 3 in the Truth or Lies series. It ends on a cliffhanger... -
For Her Benefit by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTonight, I risk it all. My fortune.My freedom.My love.My so-called brothers in oath have betrayed me. Perhaps they forgot how many of their secrets I’ve been keeping.Tonight, vengeance is mine.But when it comes to heisting a priceless diamond there is no simple plan. There will be blood. After all, there is no such thing as a bloodless coup.I’m not the only one risking it all... -
Dirty Desires by Nicole James
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA twist of fate threw us together…Gypsy—I’m a Devil King; loyal to no one but my club, until she comes along and tests everything I thought I believed in.When I do a favor for my imprisoned ex-president’s ol’ lady, I come face to face with the one-night-stand that’s haunted me for three years. She pulled a disappearing Cinderella act on me, vanishing with the dawn... -
Always Yours by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRehearsals, leotards, and textbooks—that was my life. Dancing is all I’ve ever known, but when Liam’s problems turn everything upside down, I’m thrust into a world I know nothing about. Secrets and betrayal changed the man I’ve fallen for and he isn’t who I thought he was. Regardless, Liam is all I’ve ever wanted and though I’m struggling with my emotions, deep down I’d do anything for him... -
Seducing the Doctor by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe wasn't supposed to be forever.One night of passion with Miles Hartford was all it took to turn my world upside down and change it forever. He was supposed to be nothing more than a good time and a great memory. Except now, those two pink lines say otherwise. She wasn't who I thought she was. That night she lied to me. She pretended to be someone else... -
JINXED by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDrakeThey call me a flirt. ‘Detective Sl()ts-A-Lot’ when they’re feeling frisky, because my morals are loose, and my choice in women, according to the haters, is unfussy.But they don’t know I’ve been watching her.Waiting for her.The problem is, she’s half my age, and has no business being with a man like me.***RoryThey call me clumsy.Jinxed.And when they’re feeling a little dramatic, doomed...Categorized as:
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Stolen by Truths by Ella Miles
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStolen by Truths is book 4 in the Truth or Lies series. It continues Enzo and Kai's story... -
Runaway: Wolfes of Manhattan Three by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRiley Wolfe is finally free from her past.So why is she still running?Coming to terms with her father’s death and her own implication in his murder has sent Riley reeling, so she does what she does best. She runs. Not only from her home but from herself, ending up in a small town in Montana... -
Innocent by Addison Jane
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI escaped a brutal past.Created a life I loved.But when your fake proposal with your one-night stand ends up plastered all over the internet, suddenly you’re right back where you started.Fighting for my life and the future I deserved.Only this time, I wasn’t sure I’d survive.Drake wasn’t just a tattooed CEO of a billion-dollar company.He was protective.He was passionate...Categorized as:
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Loved by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI’m an addict.It’s hard for me to know the difference between addiction and love.But when I’m with Penny, I don’t need any other vices. I feel like I can breathe for the first time in years. I feel…whole.I know I’ve messed up so much in my life. But it’s time to move forward. It’s time to make amends. Because no one deserves to be punished forever.Even a monster like me deserves to be loved... -
The Fiancé Hoax by Crystal Monroe
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s a hot single dad and my fake fiancé.But when the hoax is over,What happens to my heart?I don’t always sneak into fancy parties and beg investors to save my business.But I’m about to lose my boutique, so I’m desperate.Guess who catches me climbing a fence with my evening gown hiked up?Cooper Pierce, wealthy investor and chiseled by God himself.He agrees to save my store from bankruptcy...Categorized as:
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Always Mine by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCollege parties, beer, and one-night stands—that was my life. Now, I hunt down criminals, ethically or not, but if no one’s asking, then I’m not telling. Drinking and women are still included, though I can’t seem to forget the girl who almost gave me her virginity. She would’ve until I realized she was too young, and I wasn’t looking to get thrown into jail...Categorized as:
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Highest Bidder: A Billionaire Boss Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIt started with a million dollar bid for a night alone with him.He's dark, commanding, and the most desirable man I've ever met.In fact my mysterious bidder had me wanting to do things I'd never admit.And I did them willingly, secure in the thought I'd never see him again.Boy was I wrong.Horribly wrong."Good morning! Welcome to CyberFort Security. The CEO will be here to greet you shortly...Categorized as:
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Mafia King by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes a new story in her Mafia Royals series…One of the first rules they give you when you're undercover—never fall for the enemy.I didn't just fall for the enemy.I became what I was supposed to hate.What's worse: I fell in love with one...Categorized as:
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Royal Daddy by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI'm her father's closest friend.And I've vowed to tame his estranged daughter.But her fire is so d*mn fierce it reduces my rules to ash. How will I protect her when all I want is to ruin her? Ava: There I was selling crab cakes out of my food truck,When the world's biggest scrooge approaches me.I can't help but notice his impressively ripped body in a perfectly tailored suit... -
Time for Change by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStevieThere’s nothing more liberating than picking up your life and relocating. I needed a fresh start, desperately looking to get away from my past. Stewart Grove is such a cute small town and seems like the perfect place to settle. Add in the fact I got a job serving at the popular Burgers and Brew restaurant, and everything seems to be clicking into place...Categorized as:
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Infatuation by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm in love with Timeo Montavio.If only it were that simple.He's my best friend. Practically my brother-in-law...And a cold-blooded killer.I mourned his loss when he vanished from my life six months ago.But now he's back, and he's no longer the boy I once knew.There's a darkness in his eyes that chills me to the bone...Categorized as:
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Unlucky Like Us by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
From New York Times bestselling authors Krista and Becca Ritchie comes the next installment in their steamy contemporary romance series. Luna and Donnelly are back again in their second novel, bringing the weird, the sexy, and heartfelt heat... -
Christmas with the Older Man: An Age Gap, Secret Baby, Holiday Romance by Natasha L. Black
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI was the good girl.Now I’m breaking all the rulesFor an older manWho’s my ex’s uncle!Older, sophisticated and sexy as hell,He’s also my new boss.Being the good girl left me unsatisfied.For once I’m going after what I want,Even if he’s forbidden.Sparks fly when we can’t agree on anything at work.Fiery kisses lead to scorching nights together... -
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Shattered Expectations by L. Ann
Seth HawkinsLead Guitarist, Secretive, UnforgivingThere was something about him that called to me. A darkness that drew me in. But he never noticed me. Until the night he did. One stolen night changed everything. One secret destroyed it all.Riley TemplePhotographer, Temptress, Off-LimitsShe distracted me from my nightmaresMade me feel normal, but it was all an act... -
Ruthless King by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe truth hurts, but lies can kill…I offered to do anything to save my father’s life when he was captured by the devil he owed a debt to.A three-million-dollar debt. So, I became the devil’s spy as I entered the lair of the Cartel King to take a job as a live-in nanny for his niece.My orders were simple.All I needed to do was this: Get close to the Cartel King... -
Rival Desires by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Rival Desires, where the rivalry is fiery, but the romance? It's downright scorching.Meet Cory charming, socially awkward, and co-owner of the established Palo Alto finance firm Gracen & McCrae. Enter Rylee Palmer, the brilliant, enigmatic head of the new game-changer in town, Palmer Money Management... -
Ghost by Sybil Bartel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNavy SEAL.Tier One Operator.Pawn.It started as an order from the Vice Admiral. A Black Ops mission for a woman from a government acronym no one ever spoke about. The brunette slid me a smile and said the parameters were simple. One high-value target, a HALO jump, my sniper skills, and a coordinated exfil. Double-tap the HVT, then I’d be back with my Team in time to spin up...Categorized as:
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Wedded Chaos by Tina Saxon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBachelor party in Vegas.What could go wrong?The feisty, green-eyed brunette who stole my coffee thought she was being cute. The last thing this billionaire needs is a thief in his life—especially one with a sharp tongue, a fiery temper, and legs that go on for days.But one wild night in Sin City changes everything. They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas... -
Ice Cold Kiss by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe son of a serial killer. A devil in the flesh. Midas Monroe knows that his big size intimidates plenty of people, and when they learn about his twisted past? Most folks go running. But he’s not like his dear old monster of a dad, despite the stories that still circulate in the press. He’s a bodyguard. Protecting and defending is his bit. No emotional attachments, ever. And no mistakes... -
You Know I Need You: Book 2, You Know Me duet by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI married the bad boy from Brooklyn.The one with the tattoos and the look in his eyes that told me he was bad news.The look that comes with all sorts of warnings.I knew what I was doing.I knew by the way he put his hands on me; how he owned me with his forceful touch.I couldn’t say no to him, not that I wanted to. That was then, and it seems like forever ago... -
Taunt Me by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe was always mine … whether she wanted to be or not Ten years ago I allowed another man to take her to pay her families debt. Fighting for her would have started a war. I thought life was complicated then. Now she’s back in my life and brings more than I bargained for. I live by a code: Always stay in control. Yet, I’ve never been able to say no to her... -
Secret Baby Next Door by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWe met on a bumpy flight.But it was nothing compared to the night we shared. No regrets. Except one. I didn't get her contact info.Now Piper's my new next door neighbor.And her sweet little girl has my eyes. As a surgeon I crush all obstacles.But I'm falling for a woman I barely even know - all over again.Her smile, her lips, the way her luscious curves make my mouth water... -
Mafia Queen by L. Steele
"Run my Beauty... If I catch you, you are MINE..."Michael Byron Domenico SovranoHe kidnapped me to pay my father's debt.He forced me to marry him to further his own ambitions.Everything he did to me, touched the darkness deep inside me.... and brought it to the light so I could see myself through his eyes.His brutality broke the chains that bound me.His savagery set me free.His touch..Categorized as:
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Forever Love by Scarlett Avery
She’s eleven years his junior. And a royal.He can’t resist his baby sister’s best friend…Falling for a princess comes at a price.He knew better…She’s untouchable.After all, Princess Brielle was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.He wasn’t.He could deal with that harsh reality until she blossomed from a shy little girl into a bombshell.Sure, she’s too young… and way too innocent...Categorized as:
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Ruined by M. O'Keefe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe flare of a cigarette and the handsome Irishman in the shadows--I wanted it all, but I wasn’t allowed to want.Ronan was danger and beauty, murder and mercy. To me, he was a mystery, but he was also the only man who ever knew me. In that single stolen moment before I had to give my life to someone else, I imagined myself with him, the man with scars and bruises... -
The Forever Vow: A Billionaire Romance by Leigh James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Thrilling Conclusion to The Forever Trilogy!Bryce wants Chloe back.. -
Bossy: Daddy's Best Friend Romance by Emma Blake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinding out last night’s one-night stand is today’s new boss is troublesome.Realizing that he is your daddy’s best friend is scandalous.You're not supposed to spend your first day on the job being hoisted onto bathroom sinks.Or let Mr. Tall, Dark and Sexy claim every inch of your soul.No fraternizing with the boss huh?Well, I tried calling it off.Until I saw the way he held his beautiful daughter...Categorized as:
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Make Me Whole: An Age Gap, Secret Pregnancy Romance by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy best friend’s daughter turns me into a fierce protector.Just one smile makes me want to risk everything.Skylar is 19 years younger than me, and the pain in her light brown eyes draws me to her.I’d never let her ex-boyfriend harm her or her daughter again.But being close to her as a protector means having to keep my distance.Skylar is off-limits...Categorized as:
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Tangled Hearts by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“In a race against time to save my sister, I'm putting it all on the line – even my heart.” When Aria left Gig Harbor and its haunting childhood memories behind, she vowed never to return. But when her foster sister, Rachel, vanishes, Aria's determination is tested... -
Beauty and the Assassin by Nadia Lee
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAngelikaA sociopath has stalked me mercilessly for eight years. It’s only a matter of time before he kills me. But then I meet Tolyan.He bursts into my life like a god of vengeance, seething with raw power and danger, trained to protect—or kill. He has a scowl for the world, but for some reason, he’s gentle with me and the idea of deadly power leashed only for me makes my heart flutter... -
Illicit Temptation by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy world is ruled by the law, but my heart is drawn to the one man who lives above it.The last time I saw Troy, I was a kid heading off to college with dreams of going to law school like him. I thought he was just a successful lawyer and my dad’s best friend, but that’s far from the truth.Turns out Troy is a mob boss, and my dad is his closest business partner... -
Connected by Love: The Connected Series Book Three by Sophia Belle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou’re my masterpiece. Before you, my life was just shades of greys with a hint of color, but now…now all I see is color.SophiaI have one rule…don’t date the dads of one of my students. When I find out that the little boy with grey eyes who has stolen my heart is the son of the one man who has ever made me feel alive, I’m not strong enough to resist...Categorized as:
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Sing by Anna Edwards
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTate Gordon is the lead singer of Saving Tate, the hottest new rock band in Seattle. Having been mentored by music legends, Berettini, for several years, the group are about to head out on their first world tour. Tate’s excited, but he’s struggling at the same time with the secrets he’s been keeping. His friends don’t know the truth about his youth or the confusion running through his head...Categorized as:
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Texting the Mafia Prince by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPeople say the mafia prince is a bad man, but he’s the only one who can save me…I’m being blackmailed. When I see the tall, handsome, older Luca Marino at the gym, I take a chance. I sneak him my cellphone number, praying he’ll call or text so I can beg for help. He agrees, but it comes with a steamy price.I’m not used to this sort of intensity... -
You Are My Hope by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author W Winters comes an emotionally gripping romantic suspense.Mason Thatcher gave me chills when I first laid eyes on him. The good kind. The kind that make your body ache, and your heart hammer. It’s not fair that his touch eased my pain. That his lips on mine made my worries vanish. That his love gave me a reason to breathe again... -
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... -
Make it Rain by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe's my best friend's daughter, half my age, totally off limits... I'm her grumpy new boss. It's been years since I've seen her, but I could never forget her. The tilt at the end of her nose. The dimple in her chin. Those big blue eyes. The way she flips her long, icy blonde hair over her shoulder... My heart skips a beat in my chest.It's my best friend's daughter, all grown up... -
Boss Daddy by Lucky Moon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBillionaire Montague Manners has everything. Except his Forever Girl.Daisy Grove is meant to be on her honeymoon. Instead, she’s fearing for her life.After running away from the altar, she tells a white lie to get a job. Now she’s PA to the formidable, drop-dead gorgeous, and completely infuriating boss of Daddies Inc.Grumpy workaholic Montague hates distractions... -
The Reckless Secret, Complete Series by Alexa Wilder
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith his player past, will she ever be able to trust him? Maggie Emerson has had a crush on her brother's friend Declan for years. She knows he's not into girls like her - he's always surrounded by skinny model types. With her curvy body and a career choice that never made her wealthy family happy, Maggie is sure Declan will never fall for her...
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