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Beta Team-The Saviors: Part one by Ames Mills
The Saviors. We’re the protectors. We play judge, jury, and executioner to keep people safe. We take on missions that no one in their right mind ever would, and we do this without complaint.That is until we take a mission none of us saw coming. A simple protection detail might be enough to bring us down. Our bond is tested, lines are crossed, and lives are on the line... -
Jump Back On by Kitty Cox
When you hit the dirt, always jump back on.My world fell apart in Cheyenne, but I'm not the kind of girl to give up. I'm here to ride bulls - or at least that's what I keep telling myself. Falling in love wasn't supposed to be a part of this plan.But while things are getting steamy in the hotels, it's going to hell in the arena... -
Shades of Trouble: Books 1-4: Complete Series by Kitty Cox
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsComplete Series - Collide, Converge, Combust, and ConquerBook 1: Destiny is what happens when dreams collide with reality.I've made a name for myself as a world famous lingerie model. I'm rich and powerful now. Not too bad for a girl from small town Texas. All I really wanted was to become so beautiful that Luke, my teenage crush, would fall at my feet.But thirteen years is a long time... -
So Real by Abby Millsaps
Nothing more.When I met British billionaire Kabir Spencer at Splice London, he promised me an unforgettable night and nothing more. One night turned into a string of encounters, each one hotter than the next.As our dynamic evolved, Spence helped me explore a side of myself I didn’t know existed until the moment I uttered the words Yes, Sir... -
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Nights of Winter by Cora Flynn
It’s hard to imagine our pretty little town as anything but picture-perfect.Or it was, until I got sucked into a tangled web of dirty secrets and lies, trapping me underground with the most unlikely of companions.The man who broke my heart is now the one to save me.The man who let me go now won’t leave my side.The man who’d held me at arms length is now cradling me in his arms...Categorized as:
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Winter's End by Cora Flynn
Cascade Falls Population: 3279 And that’s about how many lies we’re uncovering in our tiny town. The deeper we dig, the dirtier it gets, and no one, not even my parents, are innocent. Thankfully I’m not alone; five unlikely men and I have banded together to try to unbury the truths that plague our piece of paradise. The man who broke my trust is now my charming savior... -
The Gentlemen: The Complete Series by Kate King, Jessa Wilder
A Complete, Binge-worthy Series filled with action, romance, and a healthy dose of sass. This set contains all three best-selling titles: RED HANDED THIEVES' HONOR DAMNED SOULS From Book One: Forced to live with my ENEMIES. They think they OWN ME. But I own their HEARTS. Nico, Rush, and Beck are the three leaders of The Gentlemen... -
Home by Nikita Parmenter
They were my entire world, then everything fell apart. I didn't get to say goodbye, I didn't get to explain to them that my dad had finally gone off the deep end.Of course, they wouldn't have understood anyway, we were only eight and I never told them how bad it had gotten. Maybe if I had I wouldn't be in this fucked up situation... -
So Right by Abby Millsaps
An emotional, steamy, why choose romance from bestselling author Abby Millsaps.It wasn’t supposed to be like this.Spence swore he had a plan. He assured us he had everything under control. He promised we could trust him. What he forgot to mention? His so-called plan was actually an emotional bombshell with enough force behind it to destroy us all...Categorized as:
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Pack Darling Extended Ending by Lola Rock
The HEAT is ONNo more plot, only steam 🔥The extended ending follows immediately after the ending of Pack Darling Part Two, but I wrote it long enough afterward that I added some re-cap for us both. It’s twelve extra chapters of heat scene, so if you’re not 18 or you’re not into spice, you’re going to want to set down the book and ooze away real slow... -
Snatched by Blake Blessing
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“Why are you all so pretty?”It all started when I was six years old.I was homeless.They were held prisoner.I saved them. Even though it put me in the system.They believed we built an unbreakable bond forged by trauma.These beautiful, damaged boys saw me differently than the rest of the world.As much as I wished I could feel the same. I couldn’t.These boys–men–had too much anger. Too much hate... -
Sincerely Yours by Lizzie Fox, Sariah Skye
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvan Michaels: Everyone thinks being a rock-star is glamorous. They couldn’t be more wrong. I’ve been abused, mocked, and ridiculed all in the public eye. I live for weeks on end in a smelly tour bus, my family is the worst, and all I have is my playboy manager, Christian, for company. So, I get bored and sit on social media. No big deal... -
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Nest Of Lies by Tea Ravine
When it Raines it pours and I’ve been staring out of windows watching them for too long I’ve been locked up in this house watching the Mirakill MC Pack since they moved in next door. Those motorcycle riding, leather wearing outlaw alphas who make my heart race. All their wild parties and comings and goings is pure temptation into a world of sin that I am desperate to experience... -
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Hotter Than Ever by Elle Kennedy
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWhen you land in hot water, swim for safety—or let the fire burn. An Out of Uniform StoryClaire McKinley has just experienced every bride’s nightmare. The groom is a no-show, and now she must face five hundred guests alone... -
Here Loves a Sociopath by C.L. Matthews
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHere Lives a Corpse is book one of a five-book series. You do have to read all to understand. Each one ends on a cliffhanger.We all have demons, some of us know how to befriend them rather than defy them.They always speak of me… whispers of a devil with a charming smile.But they don’t know me, what truly lies beneath... -
Days of Winter by Cora Flynn
For 21 years, I’ve lived a relatively quiet life in Cascade Falls. But there’s more than meets the eye to our small tourist town, and I seem to get caught up in a not-so-hidden criminal empire that I never wanted any part of. The tangle I'd much rather get caught up in?The heartfelt boy next door who I’ve been crushing on for years.The sexier than sin liar who has made it his mission to keep me... -
Alphahole by Ann Grech
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn eye for an eye—her identity, their lives.Vengeance will be sweet. And I will have it. My mother’s and brother’s killers will suffer.Ryder, my brother’s best friend, is by my side. He’s ready to help exact retribution.Together we will destroy the earth to find the culprits.But I want more. I want Ryder.I want us. All of us.I’m not the only one either. My guys want Ryder as much as I do... -
A Set of Three by Melody Tyden
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy life seems to have hit a dead end. My acting career is stalled, my love life is non-existent, and earlier today, I found out that the man I've had a crush on for the last six months already has a boyfriend. It seems like things can't get much worse when a passing car drenches me with water, leaving me soaking wet in front of the very man in question... -
My Three Crushes by Bianca Vix
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes it takes getting lost to find what you really need.Getting stuck in the snow might be the best thing that ever happened to me.Especially when I end up sharing same bed as the three hot men I find tucked away from the rest of the world in their cabin. They aren’t what I expected. And they certainly weren’t expecting to have me crash into their own private world... -
The Win by Belle Harper
Game on!Mila:You think I'll just lay down and give up.Think again...Categorized as:
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Delectable by Ann Grech
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsConnor I owe everything to Levi. Everything. So when I fell for his girl, I did the only thing a good mate would do. I left. Ran. Six years in that hell hole trying to forget, trying to let them live and love each other. But I couldn’t stay away any longer. And now I’m realising it wasn’t just her I’d fallen for. Levi He left us—spent years defending our country. He’s far more honourable than me... -
Get Pucking Knotty by Crea Reitan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOmegas are to be protected; to be kept safe. They’re not meant to work!The world thinks that Omegas are only good for taking a knot and for their inevitable heats. They’re meant to be locked away from the world, unseen. They’re told tales about Omega’s being abducted and sold, forced to live every horror one can imagine...Categorized as:
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Power Play Pieces by Ella Market, Ella Merkado
After years of putting everyone else first, you decide to bet on yourself and gamble a relationship---or three. But love isn’t a game, and you can only hope your heart doesn’t end up in pieces. Five years ago, Audrey Hamilton's life was turned upside down after giving birth to a beautiful baby boy. Raising Asher by herself and opening her own business took everything she had and more...Categorized as:
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Autumn Tricksters by Kayla Wren
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe circus can be deadly. It’s smoke and mirrors; misfits and flames.It’s the place where tricksters come to play.They sent me away with a broken wrist and a broken heart.Now I’m back, with fire burning in my veins.I live for the pounding drum beats, for the savagery and applause.The circus calls to my soul; three men more than anyone else.The ringmaster, the acrobat, and the fire-eater... -
Wicked Waves by Roxanne Riley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThere are lots of fish in the sea.And she's got two on her line!Raised by a rock star, fame was never the life that Marina McNamara wanted. While several of her six siblings were eager to follow in her father's footsteps, Marina got a nursing degree, and loves every minute of it. Helping people is what she's born to do.Well, most of it... -
Charming Bella: Prince or Beast? Why choose... by Aria Devon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen Bella Rose escapes her cruel stepfamily to attend a local party, she falls for the irresistible businessman, Axel Harrington. He's perfectly as charming as a prince, but their newfound happiness is shattered when he vanishes without a trace.Bella soon discovers the dark truth-Axel was captured by the ruthless beast Satyr Drakos. Desperate to save Axel, Bella offers herself in his place... -
Muse by Maggie Alabaster, Jo Bradley
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe world tour is heating up. So are my relationships with the members of the band. Zeke, Asher, Tully and I are getting closer. I even start to understand the talented, gorgeous, but difficult and arrogant keyboardist, Penn. We say we hate each other, but judging by the fireworks that go off when we're together, there's a lot more to us than words... -
Pound by Maggie Alabaster, Jo Bradley
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe closer the tour gets, the higher the stakes become.The guys and I should be busy rehearsing. With constant threats and distractions, I'm forced to rethink my choices.I won't stop falling for these amazing guys, but when someone is stalking me, would it be best if I let them forget me?**This is a reverse harem, rock star romance with big instruments, mm and mafia families... -
My Brother's Teammates by Melissa Ivers, Lasairiona E. McMaster
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThis is a why choose hockey romance between three players and their best friend’s sister. Other tropes include enemies to lovers, reformed playboy, and forced proximity...Categorized as:
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Session by Maggie Alabaster, Jo Bradley
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world tour has begun, but not everyone is happy about it.While some audiences have embraced me as well as the guys, others haven't forgotten my past. They remind me of it every chance they get. Sometimes they throw more than words.At the same time, I'm caught between exploring my sensory side with lead guitarist Tully, and dealing with the guy's popularity with other women...Categorized as:
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Resonance by Emma Cole
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo bombshells, both life altering, have once again thrown Remi's world into a tailspin. While she's off handling familial obligations, her love life continues to implode, leaving her living situation and all of their relationships at a point of no return... -
Echoes by Emma Cole
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen well-laid plans for college went awry, twenty-year-old Remi took it in stride. With events beyond her control taking place and familial responsibility to fulfill, she did the best she could and waited patiently for her turn.Now, two years later and back on track, albeit a little later than she'd hoped, things are finally looking up. That is until an unforeseen circumstance arises... -
Just Looking by Roxanne Riley
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe was just looking for her birth mother.But instead she may have found a whole new kind of family.Astrid Lucas has been searching for information about her birth family for years. When she finally finds a scrap, an address, she leaps at the chance. So she packs up her bags and drives across the country in the hopes of finding answers about her life... -
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About Pucking Time by Charlie Jules, Stacy Stone
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNo one will come between me and my happily ever after, not after everything I've been through to even stand a chance. And if they try...well, they can puck around and find out.I never thought I’d see Austin and Brooklyn Ryker again.Back in high school, the twins were everything. I loved them both. But they left me behind when they went off to chase their dreams as sport superstars in the NHL... -
Fatal Vengeance by Sybil Reese
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBlackwood University is crumbling.My world has caved in, my mom is gone, and I’m living life on the run with the three men who have all hurt me at one point. Am I a fool for forgiving them? Maybe, but with the ever-present reminder that life is far too short, I’d rather hold them close than keep my heart guarded forever... -
Butcher by Kimberly Knight, Rachel Lyn Adams
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy life has revolved around hockey for as long as I can remember. Early morning skates, grueling training camps, and endless road trips. There’s never been distractions, no dating, and definitely no one finding out the secret I’ve kept to myself.I always figured I’d wait until I hung up my skates to explore my sexuality outside the rink. But they changed me... -
Hope Found: New Beginnings Book One by Allie Noel
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMy name is Isla and I’m finally free.After years of hell and abuse, my kids and I are finally safe. We moved back home with my grandmother and things seem to be looking up.New Job. New home. Freedom. And a few men who’ve caught my eye.All five of the men are sexy as hell and seem to want me and my kids despite all of our broken pieces... -
Her Majesty's Harem by N.J. Adel
Rated: 3.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratings"I wish I could see their eyes. The way they squeeze shut. How they roll back.But they're always blindfolded.For my own safety, of course.Unlike what others might think, the Queen can't do however she pleases.Fucking commoners is simply too dangerous. Playing with them while my guards watch, though.. -
Hat Trick Heart by Ella Market
When your agent calls and tells you that your publisher wants “something new," you do the only thing you can do:Draw from real life experience.Successful romance writer Macey Veronica’s life has revolved around hockey for as long as she can remember... -
Fearless Like Us by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
Twenty-one-year-old Sullivan Meadows just unleashed the biggest bomb-drop on her overprotective dad. She's dating a ruggedly handsome Banks Moretti and a swoon-worthy hot Akara Kitsuwon. Two men. Two bodyguards. One polyamorous relationship. Nothing can prepare Sulli for her dad's hot-tempered reaction. And the fallout isn't the only explosion Sulli, Akara, and Banks are facing...Categorized as:
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What the heart wants by Mallory Funk
Rated: 3.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy life hasn’t always been easy.After a life saving surgery, I spend years trying to find myself.I end up getting a job working for the four most gorgeous men that I have ever met.They make my knees weak and my heart race.It doesn’t take long before I’m in their arms and bed.I’ve never been in love, but I’m pretty sure that is exactly what I’m experiencing... -
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