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ALLURE by Nina Lane
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 36 ratings"We both want this so badly. I can feel it resonating between us like the hot pull of our first attraction, tangible and intense. ". After lies and betrayal almost destroy their marriage, Dean and Olivia West reignite their blissful passion. The medieval history professor and his cherished wife are determined to fix their mistakes and fall in love all over again...Categorized as:
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A Love like This by Kahlen Aymes
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSettled in New York City, Ryan and Julia Matthews seek to enjoy their idyllic newlywed life together. Julia’s high-profile job at Vogue and Ryan’s promising career in medicine will surely set them up for everything they could ever want. Their only obstacle seems to be finding enough time to spend together...Categorized as:
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The Don by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMost fairy tales include a dark figure. The wicked stepmother dressed all in black wearing her anger for all to see. I. n my story she is dressed in innocence and fragility. Soft, gentle, sweet and loving, hiding her black heart beneath perfection. She came into the family and seduced three brothers. Then she married their father who sent them away... -
The Consigliere by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy stepmother and her deranged lover stole our business. The Ortega Mafia is ours by birth but they have other ideas. With the help of my two brothers, it's time to steal it back and I have a secret weapon. Abigail Kensington . Billionaire’s daughter and Washington princess. The perfect woman who is definitely out of my league. A woman my target is obsessed with... -
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The Don by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMost fairy tales include a dark figure. The wicked stepmother dressed all in black wearing her anger for all to see. I. n my story she is dressed in innocence and fragility. Soft, gentle, sweet and loving, hiding her black heart beneath perfection. She came into the family and seduced three brothers. Then she married their father who sent them away... -
Reaper by Kathleen Kelly
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsReaper, VP in the Royal Bastards MC, Jacksonville, FL is deadly and has no time for love or anything remotely romantic. Lucy tests his patience and pushes his buttons like no other female would ever dare to. When her past comes looking for her, Reaper pretends he doesn't care. When Lucy looks to him for help, he turns the other way. But when she begs him to save her, something in him breaks... -
10 Days to Ruin by Nicole Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsI’m arranged to be married…. To the devil himself. Unless I find a way out. Here’s how to lose a mob boss in ten. DO act like the biggest brat the world has ever seen. Sasha’s face when you send dishes back at a five-star restaurant will be priceless. DON’T ask your dad for help. He’s the one who arranged this wedding in the first place. He won’t—can’t—save you now... -
The Sin Trilogy Bundle by Georgia Cates
The Sin Trilogy is now available in a single volume. A NECESSARY SIN:. I’ve watched him from afar for years. And he has no idea. I take joy in that. Through my observations, I’ve learned what makes this charming villain tick. Whisky. Power. Beautiful women. And Sex. Lots of it. Sometimes you must get into bed with the enemy for the greater good... -
Revere by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Legacy Novel. She was once his liar. He was once her savior. Cross Donati fills his days with the mafia, family, and responsibility. The wild boy is a distant memory. A waiting prince now sits in his place. An old debt puts the gunrunner right back into the path of his past, but he only sees his future. Every king needs a queen... -
Scarred Prince by K.C. Crowne
My world was rocked the night I collided with a stranger. A scarred Bratva Prince. He left me with the sweet taste of submission. .. and his baby. Now Leo's back, and he vows never to let me out of his sight. Our saga began when he came to my rescue. And ended in a night of passion. Thrilling and intense. But as quickly as he appeared. .. he vanished. I was certain I'd never see him again... -
Skye by Jessica Ames
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSkye Pregnant and in the hands of my enemies, I have no choice but to hope the father of my baby will protect me. I should have known that nothing in my life is ever simple. Rage is furious when he learns the truth about who I really am and his club isn’t prepared to let me go... -
TROUBLE FOREVER by D Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Jennings and Rockwell Mafia Families have been at war for six decades. Once a new leader takes the seat, he vows to end it, even if it means sacrificing the one thing he wanted to protect- his daughter. Storm is supposed to be the peace offering. Her soon-to-be husband? Jrue Jennings, a man so ruthless that they have no choice but to call him "Trouble. "...Categorized as:
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Dear Agony by Georgia Cates
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDear Agony,. You've been my shadow, following me through childhood—filling my days and nights with terror and uncertainty. You cleverly disguised yourself as some form of pain or suffering as I grew into a young woman. We were unwavering companions … until I severed our ties. I traded homelessness on the streets of New Orleans for a luxurious bed covered by the finest linens...Categorized as:
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Beautiful Sinner by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen I first set eyes on Sevastian Kozlov, I didn't realize several years later I'd be forced into marrying him. He was the epitome of a beautiful sinner, but as the princess of an Italian mafia, he was considered the enemy. The moment I realized the deal struck between our respective fathers was to form an alliance with the Bratva, I knew I was obligated to honor my father's wishes...Categorized as:
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Hostile Vows : Souza Cartel by Autumn Archer, Hostile Kingdom
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFrom USA Today best-selling author, Autumn Archer, comes a Forced Marriage, Friends to Enemies to Lovers Dark Mafia Romance duet. In the criminal underworld, love is a distraction that will get you killed. Finding out I’m a mafia princess was an unpleasant surprise because it meant my coveted bloodline had sealed my fate... -
Charming (Devil's Boneyard MC) by Harley Wylde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDakota -- Having a half-brother who’s an infamous assassin isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. At twenty-five, he’s still micromanaging my life. The moment Specter tells me about an arranged marriage to one of his associates I do what any sane woman would… I run. Never counted on meeting a biker I can’t seem to forget, nor did I plan on our two days together to have lasting consequences... -
Mafia Bride by L. Steele
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s No Knight in Shining Armor. Massimo Domenico Sovrano is arrogant, mean, full of swagger and oh so hot. As one of the most feared gangsters in Italy, he can have any woman he sets his sight on. But for some reason he wants me. The chemistry between us is off the charts. So I sleep with him on our very first meeting. Only, he betrays me. He breaks my heart. Which is why I lie to him... -
Marrying the Don of Fury by Ashlie Silas
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsI'm getting married in a few months, and I just found out five minutes ago. My first reaction was, 'No thanks! ' But it turns out that my fiancé is the powerful don of NYC, and 'no' is not an option. Christian D’Angelo is so gorgeous that his presence can kill, but he gladly does that with his bare hands. I happen to be a pawn in a dangerous game to settle my family’s debt... -
Dangerous Lies by Kris Butler
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLying to yourself was the most dangerous game of all. I’d once thought the only thing that mattered was the truth. But perhaps I’d been naive. Learning to navigate life with my eyes open, I’d found things weren’t as they seemed. The good guy didn’t always get the girl, the right thing wasn’t always easy to spot, and the bad guy wasn’t always the villain. Life was more about perception than truth... -
Scarlet Thorns by Lisa Lovell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when your masked mystery lover turns out to be a Bratva boss? And you're carrying his baby? It all started when I broke up with my abusive ex. Driving around town confused and heartbroken, I stumbled upon a secret club. Velvet curtains. Hidden identities. No real-life consequences outside these walls. The perfect escape my broken heart desires. That’s when I see him... -
Corrupted Oath by Brook Wilder
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe destroyed my world when he corrupted me in his bed. By all means, I'm supposed to hate him. But somewhere along the line, the monster who stole me ended up stealing my heart. He promised me he would do anything to protect me. Anything to protect our baby growing in my belly. To keep me close. And never let me go... -
Unruly Protector : A Hero Club Novel by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn arranged marriage. A moment washed in blood. A heart fueled by vengeance. It all consumes the life of one Unruly Protector. Clemente accepted an arranged marriage as part of a deal to keep his sister safe. Though, he never expected the woman he was now connected with for life creating a weakness he never saw coming... -
Forever Goals by L.A. Cotton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author L A Cotton comes the conclusion in the Rixon High series. Angst. .. drama. .. friendship. .. and football. Are you ready for one final play? Kaiden Thatcher has everything he’s ever wanted. The college degree. The girl. A shot at a future in the NFL... -
Secret Offer by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWe’ll marry her off to the highest bidder…but I’ll pay the price. The Agency is an open secret among men of a certain tax bracket. You need a wife who understands your lifestyle? We’ll hand-select options from the eligible daughters of men who’d love to cement a business alliance with you. Sometimes, the daughters don’t even know they’re being set up...Categorized as:
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Gilded Desires by Penelope Wylde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI wanted one night of fun. What I got was three Marines and a nine-month secret. Gage, with smoldering eyes and a gentle touch, is a dream wrapped in muscle. Aziel, a tower of steel in fatigues, commands attention with every step. And then there’s Rush—scarred, decorated, and dangerously dirty behind that kind smile. Their ad promised a hot date and no strings... -
The Dragon by Violette Dubrinsky
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBOOK 2. Sequel to The Masseuse. Never tickle a sleeping dragon…. Past events have changed Ramsey Stone. In place of the warm, loving masseuse now stands a ruthless man with one pressing goal: revenge. No matter the cost, Ramsey will have his vengeance. Jezebel Carter has come to the realization that the man she knew and loved doesn’t exist... -
Depay: Broken Deeds MC by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDepay’s life changed the moment he discovered that he was a father. After fighting for custody of Hadley, his now four-year-old daughter, he embraces the changes that he must make to give her the home she deserves; but not until after a tiny slip up leads to one last reckless moment. After a chance meeting turns into a sexy romp, he walks away from the woman to focus solely on his daughter... -
Will You (Not) Marry Me: A Royal Baby Romance by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wanted him to break off the arranged marriage she never signed up for,. Now, she’s having his baby! Eva Nilsson is a princess in a bind. Despite a long-held determination to forge her own path, royal responsibility comes calling in the form of an arranged marriage, contrived to restore her family’s reputation...Categorized as:
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Amanda's Dragonfly by Alexi Venice
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Amazon Bestselling Author Alexi Venice. Alexi Venice’s bestselling SAN FRANCISCO MYSTERY SERIES is a crime drama that tests the bonds of love and loyalty among Dr. Jen Dawson, Detective Tommy Vietti, and District Attorney Amanda Hawthorne. Amanda Hawthorne is a powerful District Attorney in San Francisco, defined by her beauty and own brand of justice... -
Full Throttle by Brittany Ann
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDominique. He was the boy next door, my escape from my splintered home. I fell in love with him too early, thought about him too much, and hoped for something he could never give me–a fairytale. He pushed me away, but I followed. I chased the ghost of Cain Donovan across the country, heart racing for him and him alone. Eventually, I did find him–right where he told me to look...Categorized as:
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Ruined By Ravishment by Sherry Blake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe wedding is tomorrow. And I'm done playing by their rules. There are luminously beautiful women and then there's. .. Lucrezia Feretti. Only sister to the most brutal mafia don on the East Coast. Best part? She doesn't even know she's perfect. She's engrossed in painting emotional landscapes and helping other traumatized women heal their wounds. And I'm completely engrossed in keeping her safe...Categorized as:
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Enemy Mafia Boss Daddy by Kira Cole
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOur marriage was supposed to avert a war. But making a husband out of my enemy has turned out to be harder than I thought…. Damien Russo is fifteen years older than me, ten times as broody,. and stubborn to a fault. He also happens to be the new leader of the Russo Mafia and my reluctant husband-to-be. As far as arranged marriages go, this is not a bad deal... -
Irish Rogue by L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnya. Five years ago I was sold. Used. Abused. Now, I'm broken. My loving family thinks a husband will fix me. I have no desire to get married, but I’ll give them what they want. Except it will be on my terms. And I know just the person to ask. Paddy. Getting married is at the top of the list of things I swore I'd never do. So there’s no way I’ll agree to Anya’s ridiculous proposition...Categorized as:
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The Bratva’s Secret Baby by Deva Blake
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’m forced to marry my ruthless Bratva ex. How long until he finds out that my child is his heir? After his rejection, I took my baby far away from the city and got a job as a librarian. I loved my innocent life, but now I’m forced to enter a marriage pact…. With the Bratva daddy who once turned me down. I see him everyday in my child’s blue eyes. But I refuse to live in the past... -
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Eight Bikers' Heir by Nicole Casey
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA biker gang wants me to have their baby? This must be some wild joke. It all started with a flirty chat with Kai, the leader of the Iron Serpents MC. One wild night led to something I never saw coming: I was pregnant. I thought I’d be raising my child alone, but the gang makes a shocking offer: they need an heir, and they promise to support me throughout my pregnancy... -
Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsafter Nikolai II. Free read from website - http://www. roxieriverawriter. com/news. .. -
Cautious by E.L. Montes
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsTHIS IS THE SEQUEL to 'Disastrous'. Marcus and Mia share a LOVE stronger than others, but their relationship was built on LIES and deceit. Cautiously, they continue to struggle for what they desire more than anything, each other. Though, that comes with a price … one that involves more HEARTBREAK and deception... -
Crave by Ketley Allison
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI convinced New York's cockiest, crankiest, hottest chef to take my virginity. Three months later, I have to step back into his life . .. telling him I'm pregnant with his baby. It was supposed to be a rebellious one-night-stand with the hottest, sexiest, most short-tempered chef in the city...Categorized as:
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Ozzy by Kate Randall
Fifteen years ago, he broke her heart to save her from danger. Now she’s back, and he’s the only one who can protect her from the deadly threat closing in around them. Freya. All I wanted when I left Shine, Massachusetts was a fresh start. I built a career and a reputation I could be proud of by putting the worst of the criminal underworld behind bars...Categorized as:
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The Devil’s Desire by M.V. Kasi
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen fire meets gasoline. .. sparks fly. But will they burn together in HATE or DESIRE? Naina didn't believe in love or marriage. And then, she met a handsome, charming stranger who drew out her passion and stole her heart. She almost fell in love, when shocking truth got revealed... -
Cruel Surprise: A Dark Mafia Arranged Marriage Romance by B. B. Hamel
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy one night stand just crashed my wedding…. And put a bullet in my groom. I got pregnant. Now I'm ruined. At least that's what my family says. My only option is to marry a stranger and salvage what's left of my reputation. I'm willing to do it… until Mass Cardone decides to take back what's his. Mass is a monster ripped from my darkest nightmares... -
Ecstasy Captured by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCandy tasted like sugar-coated sin laced in ecstasy. One look was all I needed to know that one night would never satisfy the obsession coursing through my veins. She could run all she wanted, but I’d find my sweet Candy and when I did, she’d pay for leaving. I crossed a line with a man I didn’t even know, giving him more than I took and leaving with more than I bargained for...Categorized as:
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The Bratva’s Hostage Bride by Veda Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe took me hostage, locked me in, and knocked me up. I was at an innocent bachelorette party when a mafia war erupted around me. Next thing I know, a much older Bratva guy takes me to his penthouse. And before I can blink, I’m his forced bride and expecting his babies…I’m the quiet one, the one who’s happy in the library, the true crime podcaster...Categorized as:
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Betrothed to the Badman by Hayley Faiman
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDevyn O’Neil, princess of the Irish Mob, was raised to know her place. Marrying a man of her father’s choosing has always been her fate. Yet, she never imagined that one day she’d play the part of a pawn between men on the verge of war. She never dreamed she’d be betrothed to a Russian badman. Timofei Vetrov, son of New York’s Bratva king, grew up to be a bad boy prince... -
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페이백 2 by SAMK, 푸죠킹
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings본격적으로 복수를 준비하는 유한, 그는 어째선지 섬뜩함이 느껴지는 정체 모를 남자, 제이로부터 비밀스러운 장소인 ‘앨리스의 미궁’에 초대받는다. 그리고 유한은 기억 저편에 묻어 두었던 ‘지화자 노래방’에 얽힌 한 남자와의 과거를 떠올린다. -
Wicked Vows by Brook Wilder
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPavel Suvorov is the stranger of my dreams who trapped me in a living nightmare. You know how the story goes: you meet a handsome stranger one night, throw caution to the wind, and have a night you won't forget. By morning, you think you'll never see him. In my case, however, I saw him again in the worst possible way:. Being told that I'm to be his promised bride and dragged to the altar...Categorized as:
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Mine: Bloody Business Prequel by A.J. Wolf
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings**Bloody Business Prequel**. Mafia Family | Arranged Marriage | Enemies to Lovers. A burning sneer, a snide remark, and a stolen kiss. Three distinct memories among a million others that stain my childhood with Remy Luciano. Sour gummy worms and a nickname. Two more memories and everything I loved to hate started blurring at the edges. A wedding dress made for another... -
The Boss's Secret by Lydia Hall
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI should’ve known that a one-night stand with the hottest man in the room would come back to haunt me later. Years later…. I had put the night behind me – or so I thought. Maxim had a way of making me swoon for him at that party where I first met him. His arrogance worked in his favor and I fell right into his arms when he pulled me toward him... -
Rhapsody by Cecilia London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I'm never going to stop loving you, Caroline. It's just not possible. ". Major Caroline Gerard returns from a dangerous mission battered and bruised. Terrified to confront the emotional and physical gap between her and her husband, she's determined to do whatever it takes to avoid reality... -
His Proposal by Angel Rayne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI may be a monster, but I always get what I want. Letting Serafina go was a mistake. Maybe the biggest I’ve ever made. Too bad I didn’t realize it until she was forced into an arranged marriage with my worst enemy. I’ve always done whatever the mafia asked of me. Gave up everything I loved in the process. But I won’t do it this time...
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