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The Queen by Tiffany Reisz
Once upon a time, Nora and Søren made a fateful deal—if he gave her everything, she would give him forever. The time has finally come to keep their promises. Out of money and out of options after her year-long exile, Eleanor Schreiber agrees to join forces with Kingsley Edge, the king of kink... -
![Anarchy by Tate James]()
Anarchy by Tate James
Five years ago, I made a choice that I haven’t regretted a day since. I protected the single most important person in my world, my little sister. I protected myself, and I seized control of the Tri-state Timberwolves. Since then, I’ve wielded that power with an iron fist. Done whatever it took to take care of my people. Kept us out of the public eye, and kept us safe... -
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![Club 22 by Tate James]()
Club 22 by Tate James
Club 22 is the THIRD in a new Shadow Grove series. Several characters cross over to the Madison Kate series but it is not necessary to read MK's story first. HADES is a contemporary new adult reverse harem series, which means the leading lady has several love interests and never has to choose in order to find her HEA. ◆◆◆They say to keep your enemies close and mine are all around me... -
![Make Me, Sir by Cherise Sinclair]()
Make Me, Sir by Cherise Sinclair
Her job is to make his life miserable. His job is to make her submit. Whose heart will surrender first? Across the country, rebellious BDSM submissives are being systematically kidnapped, one from each club. When her friend falls prey to the slavers, FBI victim specialist Gabrielle volunteers to be bait in a club not yet hit: the Shadowlands...Categorized as:
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![The Mistress by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Mistress by Tiffany Reisz
The final book in The Original Sinners Series - The Red Years. There's punishment-and then there's vengeance. Nora Sutherlin is being held, bound and naked. Under different circumstances, she would enjoy the situation immensely, but her captor isn't interested in play. Or pity...Categorized as:
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![Forced Proximity by Jaymin Eve, Tate James]()
Forced Proximity by Jaymin Eve, Tate James
New College. New Start. New Life. Or at least a second chance at life after almost dying at my last school.Meadowridge College was supposed to be a fresh start at the safest college in America. I'd be rubbing elbows with the elite of the world, while trying to complete my degree and find a path to a brighter future.My trauma had other ideas though...Categorized as:
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![The Angel by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Angel by Tiffany Reisz
No safe word can protect the heart Infamous erotica author and accomplished dominatrix Nora Sutherlin is doing something utterly out of character: hiding. While her longtime lover, Søren—whose fetishes, if exposed, would be his ruin—is under scrutiny pending a major promotion, Nora's lying low and away from temptation in the lap of luxury... -
![Endure the Pain by Ashley N. Rostek]()
Endure the Pain by Ashley N. Rostek
Mobster. Murderer. Monster. Even though I’m all of those awful things, I could still be broken. It’s happened before and I barely survived it.If I were to be broken again, would it kill me? Or can I endure the pain of a shattered soul once more? Since I’ve returned home, I’ve embraced my inner darkness and have started down a path bathed in blood and smelling of gun metal...Categorized as:
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![Ryan Renewed by Sadie Kincaid]()
Ryan Renewed by Sadie Kincaid
Jessie Ryan is happier than she had ever imagined she could be. Although baby making isn’t turning out to be quite as problem free as she’d expected, with her hotter than hell husbands by her side, she knows they can overcome any obstacles in their way. But, Jessie should know better than anyone how that kind of true happiness never lasts. Because pasts like hers just refuse to stay buried...Categorized as:
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![Pretty Vengeful Queen by Callie Rose]()
Pretty Vengeful Queen by Callie Rose
They hurt me. They fought for me. They claimed my heart.And now it’s my turn to fight for them.I never meant to fall for the three men who were once my enemies. There was a time when I would’ve happily danced on their graves, but now I’ll sacrifice myself to the devil himself if it keeps them alive.But I even if I have to marry Austin McKenna, I won’t let him win this war...Categorized as:
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![Our Tricks by Elizabeth Knight]()
Our Tricks by Elizabeth Knight
The gauntlet has been thrown, lines have been drawn, and sides have been chosen. Now it’s time to see who will win.Removing Diego from power was the last obstacle to getting to Marco—or so I thought. The deeper we dive into this mess, the clearer it is that Marco has been hunting me for a long time. He’s methodical, calculating, and knows how to use every pawn at his disposal...Categorized as:
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![Murder & Mayhem by R.A. Smyth]()
Murder & Mayhem by R.A. Smyth
𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥.𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵.𝘚𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘯.I’ve done the unthinkable. I’ve crossed over to the dark side and teamed up with the Reaper Rejects, all in the name of taking down the Antonelli’s. We have a plan. A scary, dangerous plan. It could be a suicide mission, or the salvation Black Creek desperately needs...Categorized as:
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![Cardinal of Hope by Mia Smantz]()
Cardinal of Hope by Mia Smantz
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsCallie Jensen has officially taken a step into the world of romance, but even that can't be uncomplicated. She's pretty sure that more than one guy is showing interest in her, and with no experience on the matter, she's not sure how to handle it. It certainly doesn't feel normal. However, the harem she seems to be building with the Delta members is the least of her worries... -
![Deviant by Sheridan Anne]()
Deviant by Sheridan Anne
Death is cruel. It’s unforgiving and brutal. It robbed me of the life I wanted to live and stole what little hope I had for the future. I was supposed to be something great. I was supposed to have it all … But a single bullet changed everything...Categorized as:
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![Relentless by Tracy Lorraine]()
Relentless by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAn all-new and addictive dark, why-choose, captive romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tracy Lorraine. He came to save me… but what he finds could destroy him. I might have accomplished the impossible and walked back up those stairs. But I wasn’t naïve. Freedom didn’t await. Only more locked doors and nightmares. My captivity means nothing now... -
![Forgery by Tate James, Michelle Lancaster]()
Forgery by Tate James, Michelle Lancaster
Dreams. Goals. Plans. You envision a dream, set a goal, and formulate a plan. I had diligently pursued all of these steps. I was on my way to obtaining my degree, engaging with breathtaking works of art, and unexpectedly falling into bed with my professor. Yeah, that last bit wasn't part of the grand scheme, but even I had to admit that it wasn't an unwelcome deviation...Categorized as:
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![Pretty Little Monster by A.J. Merlin]()
Pretty Little Monster by A.J. Merlin
I thought I’d feel broken after what happened. Turns out killing the man who hurt me changed that. When I’m back at school for my last few weeks of college, I find normalcy for the first time in months. Despite getting comfortable, I can’t give Rook and Oliver the answer they so clearly want, even if it’s not the one they want to hear. They have to understand it’s not that easy...Categorized as:
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![Violent Chaos by Heather Long]()
Violent Chaos by Heather Long
I’ve never seen the point in an emotional connection…Madness runs in my blood or so my family history would suggest. For more than thirteen years, I’ve been driven by one quest. One desire. One goal. It’s about more than just DNA and legacy, it’s about a promise. One I swore I would never give up…I never could have planned for her. For Lainey B...Categorized as:
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![Watch Me Reign by K.C. Kean]()
Watch Me Reign by K.C. Kean
There are some images that stay with you for the rest of your life, and mine are all stained with blood. This war has raged too long, but the next blood to be spilled will be at my hands.Leo, Ezra, Jameson, and Jagger have always been the most important things in my life, and now my heart is broken, my soul destroyed, and I’m taking no prisoners with my vengeance... -
![Not a Whisper by M.T. Addams]()
Not a Whisper by M.T. Addams
With her secrets buried and her heart still intact—Briella Wilson is determined to move forward with her head held high as Spring semester starts.Yet, being entwined in a relationship with three young men is complicated—especially when the powerful Garry Gipson begins to stick his nose into his son’s life... -
![Complicated Hearts by Ashley Jade, Tanya Baikie]()
Complicated Hearts by Ashley Jade, Tanya Baikie
Things 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... -
![Desperate Victory by Heather Long]()
Desperate Victory by Heather Long
Grandfather tried to prepare me for everything…Yet, how could anyone prepare me for this?Kidnapping.Blackmail.Deception.Grief.Vengeance.The Royals have always been about blood. Blood lines, blood relations, and the spilling of blood. I didn’t ask for this war. I didn’t go looking for it.But I will let nothing and no one keep me from the men I love and we will find what was taken from us...Categorized as:
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![Salvation by Cassie Hargrove, Story Brooks]()
Salvation by Cassie Hargrove, Story Brooks
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsIt started with an Obsession… We knew from the moment we saw her that she would be ours, and we used all of our means of Seduction to prove it to her... However, with our way of life comes trouble. It didn’t matter how much Devotion we had, it wasn’t enough to keep her safe, and now we’re here. We’re fighting for our lives and everything we never knew we’d have...Categorized as:
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![Damned Souls by Jessa Wilder, Kate King]()
Damned Souls by Jessa Wilder, Kate King
"Traitor."That was my last thought before darkness took over. Now, I've just woken up in the hospital and realized that one of the men I love put me here. Rush is a member of the Trilogy, and there's nothing I can do to bring him back. Meanwhile, Dante has risen from the dead to take over the city and he has my father on his side... -
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![Adrenaline by A.L. Woods]()
Adrenaline by A.L. Woods
Four years ago, I betrayed his trust.He retaliated by breaking my heart.Adam Ryan had secrets.The kind better off where they belonged.Buried.As an urban explorer, I’m not afraid of a little trouble.But when I venture to the one place Adam forbade me from, I get more than I bargained for.Him and his friends.Along with their threats.Their violence.And their lust.Adam might claim to still hate me... -
![Chaos Crown by Ruby Vincent]()
Chaos Crown by Ruby Vincent
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChaos Crown description will be published closer to the release date to prevent spoilers... -
![Vicious Kitten by Sarah J.D.]()
Vicious Kitten by Sarah J.D.
I am Kitten. Hear me purr!Well, hellooo trouble! I thought you'd forgotten about me for a hot minute there. But of course, you were just lulling me into a false sense of security. How silly of me to think you wouldn’t come back with a vengeance!Secrets never stay secret. One way or another, they come out and bite you on the arse... -
![Levi by Jessica Ames]()
Levi by Jessica Ames
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLeviAs Secretary of the Untamed Sons MC, I know my place. I'm the youngest member to ever become an officer and I'm not doing anything to put that in jeopardy. Then I meet Noelle. She's a club bunny. Brothers don't claim the women who service our club, but I want her like I want my next breath. For her, I'll put my position on the line and risk the wrath of my president... -
![Cruel Betrayal by Elira Firethorn]()
Cruel Betrayal by Elira Firethorn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBeing in their enemy's inner circle has never been easier for Elliot, Rhett, and Oliver. Not only have they earned Ludo's trust, but Wren's friendship with Aubrey has turned out to be more beneficial than they ever could've predicted.Still, there's no room for celebration. Not when the constant threat of something happening to Rhett's brothers is looming over everyone's heads... -
![Empire by Sheridan Anne]()
Empire by Sheridan Anne
An Empire risen from blood and ash.Murder. Betrayal. Undisputable power.A sacrifice to be given. An innocent life to be lost.He made the solemn vow.The flesh of my flesh will perish in flames,but the blood will forever reign.-------All I wanted was a new life, a fresh start in Faders Bay.But fate hadn’t written my name in the stars, it was written in cold, murderous blood.Zade. Sawyer. Dalton...Categorized as:
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![Feral King by Sparrow Beckett, Sorcha Black]()
Feral King by Sparrow Beckett, Sorcha Black
Minnow Korsgaard works a dead end job to make ends meet. When she’s hired to take care of a wealthy old man with no social skills, she’s excited to have found work in her field. The new boss isn’t at all what she expected. Severin Leduc is only thirty. He’s also a dominant, tattooed brute who’s needs someone to break through the walls he’s built... -
![The Saint by Delaney Dare]()
The Saint by Delaney Dare
They say I’m theirs. They say they aren’t ready to let me go. Too bad they only bought me for a night.Selling my virginity is an easy decision. I need money, and the masquerade auction is the perfect opportunity to make enough cash to get far away from Chicago and the family who turned their backs on me.I thought I knew what to expect until I saw them standing before me.Imposing.Dangerous... -
![Lust by Carmen Rosales]()
Lust by Carmen Rosales
The sons of Kenyan just take what they want and who they want. The combination of their wealth, influence, and hostility makes them a serious threat. When it comes to getting his hands on Gia, Dravin will literally do anything. He's after her, but he has a secret that no one outside the Order knows about... -
![Don't Be Scared by A.J. Merlin]()
Don't Be Scared by A.J. Merlin
Every town has a history.Ours is just a little darker than most.For years I’ve celebrated Halloween and Hollow Bridge’s history with everyone else who lives here. Parades, festivals, and insane Halloween parties have always been a staple for us. Some bad behavior is expected, given what we’re celebrating.But murder has never been on the table before... -
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![Bossy Brothers: Luke by J.A. Huss]()
Bossy Brothers: Luke by J.A. Huss
Two hot men seeking a fun, flirty girl with a sense of adventure. You in?My life changed the day Zach Boston walked into it. And we’ve been inseparable best friends and lovers ever since. But he’s almost seven years younger than me and I remember all too well what my twenties were like - A new adventure every day, non-stop partying every night, and a new girl (or guy) whenever I got bored... -
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Kings of Kink by N.O. One
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Why Choose Standalone NovelSometimes a queen needs a king…or three.My name is Madelina Mancini and as the younger sister to New York City’s most powerful mafia don, I’ve lived most of my life in the family’s protective bubble.Until I didn’t.Until evil found me and tried to destroy me.Happiness seemed impossible when all I felt was emptiness... -
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Raven by Leah Steele
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSecrets are revealed, and I’ve never felt so betrayed. We had a plan, a good fucking plan, and with one explosion it all went to shit. Only, it wasn’t the bomb I set off that left destruction in its wake, it was the truth about my men. They've been hiding details about my life, and until they decide to share every last truth, they're choosing to live life on the edge of my blade... -
![The Queen by Ivy Clyde]()
The Queen by Ivy Clyde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis is our time to rule.Victor has taken his father’s throne but the violent, unforgiving mafia world will not let him rule without testing his limits.Victor. River. Alexei.Each man holds a piece of my soul in his hand.Struggling to stay sane in the shitstorm blowing all around me, I must not forget my loyalty and duty to my team mates who are watching me. Waiting for me... -
![Greed: A Rumpelstiltskin Retelling by J. Kearston]()
Greed: A Rumpelstiltskin Retelling by J. Kearston
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI thought they’d be my salvation, but they look at me like I'm theirs.Beaten, starved, broken.With nowhere else to go, my only hope to survive is to sell my soul to the devil. After all, when you have nothing, even poison starts to look tempting. But the brutal men that work beneath him are just as trapped as I am, and now it's too late for me to back out... -
![Betrayal & Deception by Sara Hinds]()
Betrayal & Deception by Sara Hinds
Sin used to run this city until Vengeance ran them out.Too bad they didn’t get them all.Like a parasite, they linger, and while they’re still here, nobody is safe.Freedom means nothing if I’m constantly watching not only my back but the backs of the people I care about. And with every day that passes, that list of people grows, no matter how hard I try to fight against it... -
![Room Five: What You Can't See by Ember Davis]()
Room Five: What You Can't See by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsVIOLABeing a mafia princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and the only person who understands is my best friend, Fleur, who happens to be a motorcycle club princess. We forged our friendship in understanding, and we keep it going by finding adventure together. That’s what led us to Club Sin and every time we go back it feels like we’re searching for something...Categorized as:
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![Hold Your Breath by Jaye Pratt]()
Hold Your Breath by Jaye Pratt
All I wanted was to add a little excitement to my love life, maybe take a risk and step out of my comfort zone. Unfortunately, my bright idea to tie myself to a chair for my now ex-boyfriend went horribly wrong, and I got a little stuck... -
![Vicious Deception by Elira Firethorn]()
Vicious Deception by Elira Firethorn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt wasn’t supposed to end like this. The guys’ enemy wasn’t supposed to gain the upper hand. But now Elliot, Rhett, and Oliver have been captured and separated by Ludo Holloway. If they make one wrong move, the consequences will be disastrous. The only thing they can do is comply with Holloway’s wishes and do their best to secretly find a way to escape... -
![Pin-up Girl by Blake Blessing]()
Pin-up Girl by Blake Blessing
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSo close. We were so close to getting free. A few more deals here. A few more nasty secrets there. All in the name of the cause of course. Then she walked in at the wrong place, wrong time. Should we kill her? Keep her? Making the right decision was critical, but we were literally at a crossroads. That’s how the top tier of Alpha Delta Omega inducted our unofficial fourth member... -
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![Forced Submission Bundle 2 by Alexa Riley]()
Forced Submission Bundle 2 by Alexa Riley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBONUS: Bundle includes never before seen epilogues for all three stories! Taking What’s His Driving a truck and hauling cargo from coast to coast can be lonely. Sly’s been looking for a pet to keep him company, and late one night on the side of the highway, he finds her. Cameron is scared something bad is going to happen to her, but then he comes along, and she feels relieved... -
![A Billion Vendettas by Jessa York]()
A Billion Vendettas by Jessa York
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEveWhat was supposed to be the happiest day of my life--wasn't.To say the least... -
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Karma by Amber Nicole
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the dangerous and enticing world of the Belladonnas — where the women may be beautiful, but they’re more deadly than anyone could ever imagine.Assassins. Women for hire.Is there really a difference?These women dress for success…and that success is usually found while standing over the bodies of their targets... -
![Playing With Knives by A.J. Merlin]()
Playing With Knives by A.J. Merlin
Life is so hard when you want to live like a magpie, stealing anything shiny you find, but you live in a small town where everyone knows your face.Nothing exciting ever happens here, unless you count us getting our very own movie rental shop right next to the sheriff’s station.Which, for the record, I don’t...Categorized as:
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![Pleasure to Earn by H.N. DeFore]()
Pleasure to Earn by H.N. DeFore
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBook 3 in the Sins and Secrets Club World.Following a fast divorce and betrayal from her ex-husband, Anita’s learned how to hate herself. Pleasure isn’t a given, and she isn’t ready to lose parts of herself to make another person happy anymore.When she needs security cameras installed to monitor her house, Russell finds out her ex has a knack for showing up and beating on the door... -
![Their Little Ghost by Holly Bloom]()
Their Little Ghost by Holly Bloom
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThree psychopaths found me... and they won’t let me go.Their obsession began the night my father locked me in Sunnycrest Asylum.They escaped confinement to invade every part of my privileged life.Now, my masked tormentors are on a twisted quest to claim me.A quest with cruel games and no limits.I’m usually a good girl who plays by the rules, but their depravity stirs dark desires within me...
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