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If There's a Way by Jessie Walker
He was all I ever needed. Desperate. Shattered. Lost. I was a shell of who I once was. Until him. .. I was a fool to come back to Shiloh. An even bigger fool to stay. But when it comes to Waylon McAllister, I never stood a chance. He's damaged. Reckless. Toxic. A walking, talking grenade to my heart. But no matter how hard I try, I can't shake him...Categorized as:
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![The Prodigal Son by Sara Cate]()
The Prodigal Son by Sara Cate
I’ve been alone long enough. As a chart-topping country singer, I’m living the dream. While my family is all back in Austin, embracing their happily-ever-afters, I’m on the road on a sold-out tour. I should feel ecstatic, yet all I am is lonely. Maybe that’s why I find myself drawn to a fan who pops up at one of my shows... -
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![Every Breath After by Jessie Walker]()
Every Breath After by Jessie Walker
𝑯𝑬 𝑾𝑶𝑼𝑳𝑫 𝑵𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹 𝑩𝑬 𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑬. A promise. A wish. A twist of fate. I fell in love with 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝘆𝗮𝘁𝘁 before I even knew the meaning of the word. Long before I even considered that the rumors about me were true. Like a superhero from the pages of our favorite comics, he’s always been there for me, time and time again. My friend. My protector. My rock...Categorized as:
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![A Charm of Finches by Suanne Laqueur]()
A Charm of Finches by Suanne Laqueur
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"I swear. Give me one more chance and I will make the most of it. ". Ex-hustler Javier Landes is asking for his third chance at love. The third time proves to be the charm when he meets a Manhattan art therapist named Steffen Finch. What starts as casual and curious deepens into a passionate relationship--everything Jav has ever wanted, and everything he fears losing... -
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![A Charm of Finches by Suanne Laqueur]()
A Charm of Finches by Suanne Laqueur
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“I swear. Give me one more chance and I will make the most of it. ”. Ex-hustler Javier Landes is asking for his third chance at love. The third time proves to be the charm when he meets a Manhattan art therapist named Steffen Finch. What starts as casual and curious deepens into a passionate, soulful relationship—everything Jav has ever wanted, and everything he fears losing... -
![Unbroken by Sloane Kennedy]()
Unbroken by Sloane Kennedy
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsEverything was supposed to go back to normal when I was rescued. It hasn't. And I'm starting to think it never will because I don't even know what normal is anymore. .. It's been two years since Aleks Silva was rescued by his older brother from the dark underworld of sex trafficking and every day since then has been a battle... -
![Sainted by Jesse H. Reign]()
Sainted by Jesse H. Reign
Falling for my kidnapper is a terrible idea. He’s a bad man and I don’t mean trash like your ex. I mean seriously bad. I mean dangerous. You can tell just by looking at him; black eyes, a menacing scowl, and a nose that’s been badly broken in the past. He is my arch nemesis. My mortal enemy. My singular obsession. I was afraid of him when we met... -
![Dissent: A Charity Romance Anthology by Brighton Walsh, Kennedy Fox]()
Dissent: A Charity Romance Anthology by Brighton Walsh, Kennedy Fox
For National Read a Book day, DISSENT is available in eBook and paperback! DISSENT is a charity romance anthology with NEW, never before published content from over 150 authors of all romance genres. All proceeds from the eBook and paperbacks will be donated to organizations benefiting reproductive rights in the United States, particularly in areas where people need them more than ever... -
![Garron Park by Nordika Night]()
Garron Park by Nordika Night
Garron Park, where hope dies and no one ever gets ahead. Until…. When Devon Sawyer desperately searches for his brother in the middle of the night, beaten and broken, he finds Maddox Kane instead. With his dad on his trail, he has no choice but to stand on his enemy’s doorstep and let Maddox help. Maddox has never seen Devon this vulnerable...Categorized as:
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![The Air That I Breathe by Cara Dee]()
The Air That I Breathe by Cara Dee
The Game Series, Book 3. 5. “In that moment, I stopped caring about right and wrong. ”. The only thing that stood between us were the boundaries set by others, by society, by our parents. But together we could knock them down. Together, we could find freedom and live life on our own terms. Screw the rest of the world. He was all that mattered. He was the air that I breathed... -
![Promise Me by Sara Cate]()
Promise Me by Sara Cate
He let him get away once… Now he has seven days to get him back. Fifteen years ago, Declan Barclay left for uni with plans of becoming an artist and escaping his family's heavy rule. What he didn't expect was to meet a soft and enigmatic actor in desperate need of guidance…and a friend. Declan quickly took Colin Shelby under his wing and the two were inseparable ever since...Categorized as:
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![Home by Cara Dee]()
Home by Cara Dee
For as long as I can remember, I've only had one goal: survival. It's what I know. There is no future beyond making it through another night and getting my hands on as much money as possible, by any means necessary. Pride and dignity are things I can't afford. It's been the worst year yet—and not because I live on the streets. That's nothing compared to being separated from my little girl...Categorized as:
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![The Dangerous Convenience Store Vol. 4 by 945]()
The Dangerous Convenience Store Vol. 4 by 945
GONE BABY GONE. After learning more about Gunwoo’s shrouded past, Eui-joon realizes he’s in love with him. Just as Eui-joon finally decides to tell him how he feels, Gunwoo vanishes. In desperation, Eui-joon goes to Gunwoo’s associate, Chaehyun, to see if he knows where Gunwoo has gone, and if he’s all right... -
![Domesticated Beast by Onley James]()
Domesticated Beast by Onley James
JAVIER DE LA FUENTE is a criminal, an ex-con with a long line of offenses, atoning for his sins by rescuing abused animals and advocating for child victims. But that doesn’t mean he’s a saint. Javier learned years ago that what’s right and what’s legal aren’t always the same thing. BOWIE BAKER is a ballet dancer, a soloist doing his best to get ahead in his LA dance company... -
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![The Heir's Disgrace by August Jones]()
The Heir's Disgrace by August Jones
Drew Riley: Night Doorman of The Eastmoor on Park. I’m stuck in an uptown lobby while my dreams of making it as a model in New York hang by a single thread. Meanwhile, Olivier Arnaud lives his best life as a useless socialite, flaunting his wealth, his looks, and his privilege... -
![Three for a Girl by Louise Collins]()
Three for a Girl by Louise Collins
If they can get through the first case, they’ll get through any—that’s what Chad tells himself. But juggling his career and his relationship isn’t easy. The monstrous part of Romeo gnaws away under the surface. His dark moments leave Chad uncomfortable, and when they accumulate into an attack, it leaves Chad shaken... -
![Beautifully Savage Butterfly by K.M. Neuhold]()
Beautifully Savage Butterfly by K.M. Neuhold
Being savage in the ring is one thing. The way Elio Moretti craves my violence outside the ring is another. I feel like I’ve been fighting my whole life, and tapping out has never been an option. I can live with owing money to the Morettis. I can even live with the constant guilt that my brother is the one paralyzed in a hospital bed while I live his dream...Categorized as:
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![Divine Heart by Garrett Leigh]()
Divine Heart by Garrett Leigh
The bestselling Rebel Kings MC series returns with Ranger and Viktor’s long awaited love story. Expect: a damaged Russian mobster and a grouchy nomad. Hurt comfort, second chances, forced proximity. Love ain’t true if it doesn’t hurt. Viktor. The message from my brother lies bold and bright on the screen. This will be it. Four words that could mean the end or the beginning...Categorized as:
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17 Black and 29 Red by Richard Rider
Second part in the Stockholm Syndrome trilogy:. Some mistakes are too enormous and some people are too stubborn for anything to work except running away, but the world is never as big as you need it to be and eventually you can't help circling back to where you started. -
![The Tin Box by Kim Fielding]()
The Tin Box by Kim Fielding
William Lyon's past forced him to become someone he isn't. Conflicted and unable to maintain the charade, he separates from his wife and takes a job as caretaker at a former mental hospital. Jelley’s Valley State Insane Asylum was the largest mental hospital in California for well over a century, but it now stands empty...Categorized as:
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![Forgive Me Father by Garrett Leigh]()
Forgive Me Father by Garrett Leigh
Expect: a sizzling hurt/comfort MM romance with a damaged chaplain and a dark-souled enforcer with a tender-hearted secret. “I gave my darkest secrets to a man who doesn’t exist. ”. Embry. ". .. you don’t understand. ”. Mateo lowered himself to sit, still vibrating with the need to fix me, the way he always did. “Then tell me. Explain it like I’m the simplest idiot you’ve ever met. ”. I can’t... -
![Whiskey Nights and Neon Dreams by Ashley James]()
Whiskey Nights and Neon Dreams by Ashley James
The memory of Josiah DeMille has haunted me for close to a decade. The way he looked. The way he smelled. The way his lips felt pressed against mine, even when they shouldn’t have been. The one person I’ve never been able to get over. The one singular part of my past I’ve never been able to move on from... -
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Attraction by Kelly Fox
I run a high-end escort service. And I'm in love with a virgin. It doesn't make any sense, this attraction between us. I'm a violent Mafia Don, and Ford is a nervous, perfectly bow-tied, sexily bespectacled money nerd. But he's had my heart the first night I laid eyes on him, and while he keeps me at arm's length, he's never left my orbit. He's as bound to me as I am to him... -
![What We Broke by Marley Valentine]()
What We Broke by Marley Valentine
If someone asked me to describe our love story, I would only need to use two words. Before and After. • • • •. When I met Leonardo Ricci, he was determined I would only be a fling, while I was certain he was my forever. Seven years later, we're the perfect couple. Happy, married, and in love-in sickness and health, till death do us part. At least until the unthinkable happens...Categorized as:
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![Distraction by Kelly Fox]()
Distraction by Kelly Fox
An MM Murder Swoon Romance. From USA Today Bestselling Author Kelly Fox comes a uniquely unhinged Mafia romance. Look, no one's ever accused me of being sane, y'know? So when I say that I am crazy over this RICO agent, know that I mean business. Sure, I'm responsible for getting him fired from the job he's wanted his whole life, but his grandfather just died and left him 13. 1 billion dollars...Categorized as:
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![The Fishermen by C.P. Harris]()
The Fishermen by C.P. Harris
At the age of twenty-five, Leland Meadows has his whole life mapped out in front of him, with four rules to live by:. No new friends. No dreams or aspirations. No repeat hookups. And definitely no committed relationships. Leland’s looking for safety, not heartbreak and disappointment. Then one day he receives an offer he can’t turn down... -
![Pretty Black by J.R. Gray]()
Pretty Black by J.R. Gray
Iris Black:. There are moments in music when the crowd becomes part of the song and we all lose ourselves to the energy. I wanted to drown myself in the music. It became my escape and my savior. I thought success was what I wanted, but it only intensified my misery. Fame is a monster, and it ate me alive. I tried it all to get out of my head: sex, drugs, and rock and roll... -
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Anti-Valentine by T. Ashleigh, Ashlyn Drewek
This Valentine’s Day…the bad boys come out to play…. Get ready for an anti-Valentine to remember in this limited release M/M romance anthology. Sixteen authors have come together to bring you a collection of brand-new short stories with a combination of dark, enemies to lovers, and bully themes...Categorized as:
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![WTF by Cambria Hebert]()
WTF by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsI don’t do commitment. And though I swing both ways, I don’t do men either. It’s too messy, too stressful, and just asking for trouble. I’d rather shine bright like the sun than drown in the rain, so I adopt a pounce-and-bounce lifestyle for which my sparkling charm keeps me from being hated. When I show up in Sweden for a semester abroad, I expect a roomie. What I don’t expect is Lars... -
![Complicated Hearts by Ashley Jade]()
Complicated Hearts by Ashley Jade
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThings are going to get. .. complicated. This is Book two (the final book) of the Complicated Hearts Duet. Book one must be read first. Warning: This book is not for everyone. These characters are flawed and the situation is intense and frustrating. Emotions—all of them—run high. If you're looking for perfect characters and a perfect story. .. this book isn't for you. Trigger Warning:...Categorized as:
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![Possessive Park Avenue Prince by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank]()
Possessive Park Avenue Prince by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank
Who are we? Like you even need to ask. We’re the seven richer-than-sin legacies causing debauchery at the prestigious Astor University in Manhattan. Some call us spoiled. Some call us trouble. But everyone calls us the Park Avenue Princes. Daire Connery. “The Bad Boy”. I’m not a man of many words. But when I do speak, it usually starts with F and ends with you. Keep to myself. Don’t let anyone in...Categorized as:
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![Garron Park: Special Edition by Nordika Night]()
Garron Park: Special Edition by Nordika Night
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 35 ratings*This is the same book with the same content as Garron Park [the original] but with special edition formatting and illustrated cover. *. Garron Park, where hope dies and no one ever gets ahead. Until… When Devon Sawyer desperately searches for his brother in the middle of the night, beaten and broken, he finds Maddox Kane instead... -
![His Coveted Obsession by Courtney W. Dixon]()
His Coveted Obsession by Courtney W. Dixon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPLEASE READ THE BLURB AND WARNINGS IF YOU'RE SENSITIVE TO TRIGGERS! And please, please be careful of spoilers and giving away endings of books. Use spoiler tags. When obsession and possessiveness collide…. Thomas Lauder. Easton is my hero, and I’m obsessed. He comes into my life like a knight in shining armor, saving me from a horrible customer at the coffee shop... -
![His Fatal Love by Leighton Greene]()
His Fatal Love by Leighton Greene
Easily bored, completely manipulative, and utterly deadly…and that’s just in bed. As an assassin for the Castellani Family, I live for the thrill of the job. I'm devoted to my Family and my Don, because they keep me safe. To Leo Bernardi, I'm a monster. A killing machine. And a puppet that his Family can use for their own ends. To me, Leo is just a pawn in a game that I'm playing... -
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![Two for Joy by Louise Collins]()
Two for Joy by Louise Collins
Locked up in a maximum-security prison, Romeo’s highlight each week is a visit from Chad. Despite his friends, colleagues, and therapist all telling Chad to stop, he can’t, and he becomes the only joy in Romeo’s boring, bleak life. More than his need to kill, he needs Chad to live, but a Copycat killer has other ideas... -
![Blue on Blue by Dal Maclean]()
Blue on Blue by Dal Maclean
From Lambda Literary Award Finalist Dal Maclean. After three years working as a private investigator, newly reinstated Detective Inspector Will Foster still holds himself responsible for the death of an officer under his command. But he’s returned to the Met bent on redeeming himself and that means bringing down gangland boss Joey Clarkson... -
![Happy Krampus Xmas & The Meet Not Cute: Two Xmas Novellas by Paulina Ian-Kane]()
Happy Krampus Xmas & The Meet Not Cute: Two Xmas Novellas by Paulina Ian-Kane
-Happy Krampus Xmas. Happy Krampus Day! Krampus who? Santa’s evil brother, duh. The horned demon sort of cursed me, and I need to find a way to appease him. Otherwise, I won’t be able to proceed with my donor initiation: blood, torture, death, screams—not in that order. All I need is to follow my three-step groveling plan... -
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Crashing Hearts by K.A. Knight
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPine Valley is a school that’s both rich in history and legacy, and it’s once more opening its doors to another year of students. Skylar Warren owns the streets of Pine Valley and everybody in it. From cars to people, there is nothing he wants that he can’t get—until now...Categorized as:
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![All We Are by Jessie Walker]()
All We Are by Jessie Walker
Pride. Will and Waylon have been through hell and back—more than once. But they’re still standing, still loving each other, still embracing their found family. And that’s something Will is stupidly proud of. He’s happier than he’s ever been, and more in love than he ever thought possible. He just hopes he can find a way to make Waylon believe in them as much as he does. Pride... -
![Rogue Launch by Cara Dee]()
Rogue Launch by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Renegades #1 Romantic Suspense Enemies to Lovers Action MM. “We will find you, darling. Stay strong. We will find you. ”. This was exactly what Elliott Jones needed. A nice barbecue with family and friends. The moving trucks were parked outside his new ranch, and he was ready to start fresh. Again. Despite the regrets he lived with, he tried to focus on the good things in life...Categorized as:
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![Pretty Policeman by Fifer Rose]()
Pretty Policeman by Fifer Rose
Detective Micah Hart wasn’t sure when his fairly safe, predictable life became something more closely resembling a dumpster fire. But if he had to pinpoint an exact moment, he would say it was the first time he went undercover as a prostitute in an attempt to bait the notorious serial killer who was stalking New York City’s streets – the media-dubbed Hooker Hunter...Categorized as:
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![Chip's Forever Daddy by Sammi Cee]()
Chip's Forever Daddy by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChip’s had a good example of a Daddy—and the absolute worst. Ollie’s determined to give him the best…forever. If Chip didn’t have bad luck, he’d have no luck at all. All he’s ever wanted is a man to see him, truly hear him, and love him. Ollie is the definition of protective, with the muscle to back it up...Categorized as:
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![Reigniting Chase by Jeanne St. James]()
Reigniting Chase by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn unexpected collaboration between two authors that’s hot enough to spark a fire. .. Chase. After an excruciating loss, I’m desperate for a fresh start. Away from the painful memories. Away from everyone I know and anyone who knows my story. That’s how I end up in Eagle’s Landing, Pennsylvania... -
![Rend by Roan Parrish]()
Rend by Roan Parrish
After a whirlwind romance, a man with a painful past learns to trust the musician who makes him believe in happy endings. Matt Argento knows what it feels like to be alone. After a childhood of abandonment, he never imagined someone might love him—much less someone like Rhys Nyland, who has the voice of an angel, the looks of a god, and the worship of his fans...Categorized as:
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![The Mad House by Liza James]()
The Mad House by Liza James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA broken home made whole through promises of eternal life and family beyond. On your knees. Whisper the prayers. Obey thy Father and Mother. You'll be made whole in the Spirit once we're all together again. One sister escapes. The other is trapped, carrying the weight of all focus from their parents for years to come... -
![How Much for a Broken Heart? by R.J. Scott]()
How Much for a Broken Heart? by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the game turns deadly for a SEAL and his Ranger, love becomes the most dangerous mission of all. In a single devastating morning, August's life crumbles. His covert assignment derails disastrously as the family he's meant to safeguard falls prey to the ruthless Cooper River cartel... -
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Unquiet by Melanie Hansen
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLoren Smith has been in love with Eliot Devlin almost his entire life. During their turbulent childhood and teen years, Loren didn’t always understand Eliot, and sometimes he could be a challenge, but Eliot was the only one to ever truly ease Loren’s deep loneliness and accept him... -
![Nevermore by A.K. Graves]()
Nevermore by A.K. Graves
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Leonor died, she didn’t see a light. There were no angels, no pearly gates. She didn’t see anything at all, just a cold, dark void. But she did hear music…. Leonor heard her music, the music she made with The Ravens, and she was glad it was waiting for her in the end. Until everything went eerily silent, and she was pulled from the afterlife and thrown into the life after... -
![Home Then by A.E. Jensen]()
Home Then by A.E. Jensen
Colton. After being in the army for more than 20 years, Colton returns to his home town in Nebraska. His estranged uncle has offered him a job at his auto shop. With nothing to his name, he hopes to start over and build some sort of life. Preferably a quiet life where he doesn’t have to deal with the rest of the world...Categorized as:
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![Stalked But Not Afraid by Nicole Dykes]()
Stalked But Not Afraid by Nicole Dykes
Roman. He’s an influencer—whatever that means. He’s also stunningly beautiful with a feisty attitude I can’t deny intrigues me. But more importantly, he’s in trouble. I’m not like my brother. Except for being a cop, I don’t strive to save the entire world. However, I find myself compelled to save him. If he’ll calm down and just let me. Brooks. He’s everything I despise. He’s a cop...Categorized as:
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