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Dukes of Peril by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
The ruin of obsession, the madness of love, and the peril of duty. Remington Maddox broke my heart. Simon Perilini bruised my body. And Pretty Nick Bruin tried his hardest to steal my soul...Categorized as:
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Lords of Mercy by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
I came back to Forsyth and agreed to be their Lady for two reasons: protection and revenge. I put up with the abuse, the degradation, the humiliation, and bided my time. I wanted vengeance and I took it. The Lords give as good as they get and the consequences were fierce, but there’s one truth when it comes to Killian, Dimitri and Tristian. They keep what’s theirs... -
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Queen Crow by J. Bree
It was never supposed to be like this. My darkest secret has just been sent to the one person I was desperate to hide it from and now it’s too late to take it back. The damage has been done. With Atticus’ life in the balance and three new members about to be sworn in to the Twelve, the stakes have never been higher... -
Duke by Leila James
Nothing can come between us. We’re stronger than ever. The longer I live at Bainbridge Hall, the more apparent it is that someone is out to get me. They know too much and are determined to use my worst fears against me. As my memories rise to the surface, they bring with them vivid reminders of what I’ve lived through. My past is tainted with awful truths... -
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Beautiful Ascension by P.H. Nix
Are you ready for the exciting end of the Edgewood Academy Elite? There are so many questions left to answer. Can the Heirs get their girl back or has too much damage been done? Edgewood thinks it’s destroyed me, but I’m coming back swinging. I let them in, and they broke my heart. Now, it’s time for the Heirs and the town of Edgewood to pay... -
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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Reign by Siobhan Davis
The thrilling final installment in The Sainthood series by USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis. Everything changed after the attempt on my life, and now, I’m more determined than ever to crush my enemies until they lie in pieces at my feet. Sinner believes he has pushed me into a corner, but he underestimates my thirst for revenge. Nothing will stand in my way...Categorized as:
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Cruel Reign by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby
The more I find out about the Boys of Ascendance Bay, the more questions I have…. They have more secrets than I first thought, and getting to the truth is harder than digging my sister's grave. I have to persevere if I want answers, but keeping reality separate from the lies is getting more difficult by the day...Categorized as:
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Empire of Ruin by Eva Ashwood
Empire of Ruin is the heart-pounding final installment in the Dirty Broken Savages series. Note: The blurb below contains spoilers, so I'd highly recommend not reading it until you're caught up on the series, starting with book one, Kings of Chaos. You've been warned! ***. I was a good girl once, but now I’ve got bloody hands and a broken heart...Categorized as:
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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... -
Shame the Devil by Sadie Hunt
Once Upon a time, three men almost broke me. Now they're ready to die for me. *Book Three in the Blackwell Bastards series featuring Nolan, Jude, Rafe, and Lilah. Details withheld to prevent spoilers. Please see content warning at beginning of book. *.Categorized as:
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Watch Me Rise by K.C. Kean
Emerson Grove is supposed to be my fresh start, a chance at a new beginning and a better future, yet my past is a force I never saw coming. Now my head and my heart are at odds, my future is unknown, and everything I thought I knew is in disarray. Jameson, Ezra, Leo, and Jagger are ghosts from a different time, a different me. One night changed everything and I’m not the girl they once knew...Categorized as:
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Lady of Forsyth by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Obsess. Beguile. Control. The Lords ran the South Side of Forsyth unfettered and ruthlessly. Until Story Austin returned home. You know their tale, but are you ready for the rest? The Lady of Forsyth includes the complete bonus works of the Lords: Royals of Forsyth. The Backstory. The Lady of Forsyth. Lords Outtake... -
Pretty Dark Vows by Callie Rose
Born into violence. Ruthlessly brutal. Savagely alluring. Maddoc, Dante, and Logan. The Reapers. They’re the type of men mothers warn their daughters about, and the last thing I should be doing is marching into their territory and proposing a deal. But I don’t have any other options... -
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Wicked Surrender by Heather Long, Michelle Lancaster
Every moment of my life was planned out before birth…. Family legacy dictates everything from type of education to suitability of friends to eligible marriage opportunities to the type of business I’m expected to go pursue. It’s more than just DNA, it’s also about birth order, gender, and unfortunately—the family name...Categorized as:
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Tainted Creek by K.C. Kean
I thought I’d already seen the worst of Knight’s Creek, but I was wrong. This toxic town just became much more tainted. There is nothing worse than having a joyous bombshell dropped in my lap with the goal of knocking me down. And I hate to admit the truth, but it might be working... -
Relentless by Tracy Lorraine
An 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...Categorized as:
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Twisted Creek by K.C. Kean
I have nothing left to give this twisted town, not a single ounce. I’ve let them beat me down, almost break me, but it’s time I fixed my ‘Grady’ jersey, and show them I will do anything to protect what is mine. Trying to survive Knight’s Creek without Xavier, Hunter, and Tobias is harder than I care to admit. I have to give it my all and try again; I have to run... -
Gallows Bridge by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Every story comes to an end eventually. Maybe ours was never meant to have a happy ending. I was back in my hometown at last, surrounded by the boys I’ve loved for my entire life, and I’d finally had everything I’d ever wanted. But fate never was kind to this dead girl and we aren’t done fighting to claim our happily ever after... -
Twisted Fate by R.E. Bond
*This series is unpublished and has been rewritten with brand new plot and books added to the series. This edition does not follow the updated storyline. Even though people fear me, it doesn’t stop any of their torment. I’d always just existed and walked alone, until now. Now? Now I belong. Just because I’d learned to kill, doesn’t mean the Bloody Psychos trust me... -
Bloody Princess by Zoey Shelby, Helen Scott
My sister’s death was ruled an accident, but it was all a lie. .. They’re the kings of Welhurst University, heirs to the most powerful, corrupt, and ruthless families in Ascendence Bay. Each of them is stunningly gorgeous, rich, and talented. Nobody is that perfect. All of them hide dark, dangerous secrets. And I’m going to expose them. I’m going to make everyone see exactly who they are...Categorized as:
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Make Me Burn by C.R. Jane, May Dawson
One night changes everything. One fight gone viral can win Paxton a million dollars, endorsements, UFC recruiting. And another video gone viral could cost him it all. Because now a stalker is sending him videos from the night his mother was killed. Pax thought he’d killed her murderer. He thought he could move on... -
Twisted Fate by R.E. Bond
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHelping the Psychos’ enemy should’ve gotten me killed. Slash would’ve dragged me to the Shed for my punishment too, if he hadn’t grown a conscience. How could he accuse me of being a snake when he was sleeping with me behind Skeeter’s back? There were so many secrets and lies between us all now. To make matters worse, Hunter and Marco kept appearing when I was alone... -
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... -
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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... -
Anarchy at Prescott High by C.M. Stunich
There’s one mistake you don’t make at Prescott High, not unless you want me to ruin you. Do not touch my beautifully broken Havoc Boys. Harbin, Fadler, Channing-Blackbird, Montauk, and Park. Death stalks the halls of Prescott High. Once upon a time, my best friend betrayed me. For over a year, I let that two-faced bitch go. But not anymore. This time, she’s stirred up the devil in me...Categorized as:
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Convict by Blake Blessing
Life had always been about right and wrong. No gray area. No exceptions. But my time with the bastard sons of the Institution were slowly changing my mind–forcing me to see that sometimes the only options available to someone were bad and worse. Their justice was different than mine and I struggled with it. Except now, they were gone. Every day I’d fought to leave them, to go home...Categorized as:
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Cruel Hearted by C.M. Wondrak
The Black Hand. The syndicate of hardened criminals I planned on destroying. Things are not what they seem. Someone knows my secret, and it’s not someone I ever expected. He knows my truth, and he understands my need for vengeance—though he’s tried to convince me otherwise. What he doesn’t understand is if I don’t have justice, I’m nothing. I’m not Shay, not Celene...Categorized as:
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Player by Hattie Jude
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom Hattie Jude comes Player, a sexy standalone why choose academy romance. The secrets I’m keeping are catching up with me. I’ve tried to keep my life as simple as possible out of necessity, and for the safety of me and my sister. I’ve kept my virginity, focused on my grades, and stayed away from trouble. But the desire to live a normal life is beginning to override everything else... -
Taming Lucia by Raissa Donovan, Addison Wolf
Am I their partner. .. or their pet? Victor promised me that I'd be one of the team. That I'll stand at his side, helping him mastermind my father's demise. I'll direct Saint to finding our enemies, and I'll tell Angelo when to pull the trigger...Categorized as:
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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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Evading Darkness by K.M. Baker
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen they say the past always finds a way to catch up to you, they aren't lying. I spent years on the run, trying to hide from my father and our society. I was careful and never stayed in the same place for very long, but when I landed in Braxton Falls, I couldn't leave. I fell in love, made my first real friend in years, and let my guard down... -
Toxic Creek by K.C. Kean
“It’s so nice when toxic people stop talking to you. It’s like the trash took itself out. ”. I had everything I ever wanted, until my life was flipped upside down. Now, I’m suddenly being forced to live in my parent’s hometown, with complete strangers. Like my heart isn’t broken enough. Could I fall any further? Yes. Yes, I could. Why might that be? The Allstars...Categorized as:
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Charity's Torment by Ann-Marie Davis
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAll I wanted was to find my brother after he disappeared. I didn't plan on somebody trying to make me disappear, too. All in a day's work for the Moreno Family's feistiest enforcer. When the twists begin to fly and I'm turned in new directions, I realize there's more to my brother's sudden disappearance than meets the eye. Thankfully, I've got plenty of knowledge, and muscle, in my corner:...Categorized as:
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Reese by Candice Wright
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome to the Candy shop. Where poison never tasted so sweet. .. Being a Candy Girl is more than just a job, it’s who I am. But before I became Reese. I was known as Malice, the street kid who killed a man before disappearing without a trace. Now seven years later a serial killer is using those same streets as his hunting ground. To catch him, I’ll have to go back to where it all began... -
Savage Knights by Jillian Frost
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe ghosts of our past have come back to haunt us. Kidnapped and sold to the highest bidder, I’m promised to marry another man, a ruthless Mafia boss who has an ax to grind with the Salvatore brothers. And he wants to use me to get his revenge. The men we thought were hunting me are the least of our problems. As it turns out, the real monsters were right under our noses all along... -
Return by N.V. Roez
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey say there’s beauty in broken things… I don’t agree. My past broke me, nothing beautiful about it. I buried my past and my secrets to live a normal life at the prestigious Stratham University. School of dreams… with new friends and a fresh start. But I didn’t bury my past deep enough. The boys that betrayed me are now the men of Stratham’s elite...Categorized as:
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Revenge by Nikita Parmenter
Ever’s been taken by Blake, the last thing she saw was two of her men covered in blood lying on the floor. We’re finally going to know why Blake wants her so badly. Will she survive? Will the guys get to her in time? Or will it all be over? With their allies by their sides, it’s time to end this! No one threatens what’s theirs without deadly consequences. This has been going on for too long...Categorized as:
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Make Me Wild by C.R. Jane, May Dawson
Stellan’s always been a pretty horrible ex-boyfriend, but he takes it to a new level when he kidnaps me. I wake up in a trunk, determined to make him pay. But Stellan needs answers about his sister’s disappearance. And I need them too. So even if he does deserve to die for what he’s done to me, we form a tentative alliance. We go back to where it all began, Stellan’s childhood home... -
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... -
No Honor Among Thieves by R.E. Bond
Everyone assumes rich girls are spoiled brats. They don’t see us locked in our towers, being kept as pawns and nothing more. I’ve spent my life being caged, hidden from society to avoid shaming my father. I always knew the day would come that he’d try to marry me off in a business deal. His plans are ruined when he finds out I’ve been sneaking out and I’m not as pure as he thought...Categorized as:
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Thick Skinned by C.M. Wondrak
The Black Hand. The criminal organization that owns everyone in Cypress, a group of people who rule the city in blood and blackmail. My plan is to take them down. Whether it’s one by one or all together, I will watch the Black Hand burn for what they did to my family five years ago. For my parents, for my brother… this vengeance is for them. I have both Jameson sons wrapped around my fingers...Categorized as:
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Savage Reign by Amanda Richardson
Some people say you should forget the past, focus on the present, and dream for the future. That’s what I intend to do, because I want nothing more than to move on and start a new family–and a new life in Greythorn–with Silas, Damon, and Jude. But the past doesn’t want to die, and despite our reign, there’s one person who wants nothing more than to see our Kingdom fall...Categorized as:
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Why Don't You Save Me? by Rae Knight
We will get her back. No matter the cost. Tori’s been taken. Nico's done the unthinkable—kidnapped her right from under our noses. We’ve spent years fighting for her, trying to prove that we’re the ones who deserve her, and just when we managed to have her the way we've wanted, he’s got her. He’s using her. Telling her to say she hates us, that she never loved us... -
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Fall by N.V. Roez
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat happens to the broken? … Honestly, I don’t know. My past is catching up to me from all directions. I’m stuck between the girl I was and the woman I want to be. Everyone is blaming me for what happened to Micah, but nothing is as it seems. People are after me, and debts have to be repaid. That’s not the hardest pill to swallow, though...Categorized as:
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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... -
Dark Dare by A.L. Maruga
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen my opportunity arises to enact revenge against the nightmare that took my best friend and everything I loved from me, you bet I take it. Consequences be damned. Fire will rain down on my new stepbrother and his two best friends. They can't escape the fallout of my rage; it's intertwined like poison, destroying everything it touches. They thought I’d be an easy target to break... -
Sacrifice & Redemption by Sara Hinds
Everything in life is dangerous. The only way to survive is to be more dangerous. All my life, people have underestimated me, but I made a promise that I intended to keep, no matter the sacrifice, even if it meant giving my life. Lies, secrets, and greed make people desperate, but it’s not the only thing that can drive people to madness. I never intended to care, much less have others care for me...Categorized as:
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Dragon Strife by C.A. Rene
The stolen Varga. A defiled princess. Those flames had hit the sky like the wrath of a dragon. They all stood there in shock, finally seeing me for what I truly am,. A force to be reckoned with. The Dragon Slayer. The hatred in my brother’s eyes burned just as bright as the flames,. but he had to have known he couldn’t get rid of me that easily...Categorized as:
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Kings & Chaos by Sadie Hunt
Are they my enemies? Or the only people I can trust? Moving in with the Kings of Aventine was supposed to be simple: get close enough to find out what happened to my sister and get the hell out. Yeah, that’s not what happened. Like, at all. Now I’m falling hard for Rock, a golden retriever with the body of a god, and Oscar, the pierced brooder who takes pictures of me when I’m not looking...Categorized as:
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