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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... -
![Lights Out by Navessa Allen]()
Lights Out by Navessa Allen
“I don’t need another kink.”That thought pops into my head whenever I pull up my favorite social media app, but alas, every time I scroll, I learn something new about myself, and another one is born. And yes, I know I’m responsible for what the algorithm shows me, but I’m trying to ignore that fact.Lately, my feed has been dominated by masked men...Categorized as:
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![Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part One by T.M. Frazier]()
Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part One by T.M. Frazier
Bowtie...'till I DIE. Samuel Clearwater, A.K.A Preppy, likes bowties, pancakes, suspenders, good friends, good times, good drugs, and a good f*ck. He’s worked his way out from beneath a hellish childhood and is living the life he’s always imagined for himself...Categorized as:
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![The Guarded One by Brittney Sahin]()
The Guarded One by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHe’s a grumpy small-town sheriff. And she’s the off-limits operator capable of bringing him to his knees.Sydney Archer isn’t the typical daughter of a billionaire. A former Army officer, she now works with an elite security team to hunt the worst of the worst . . . all while raising a teenager.To the outside world, Sydney’s an ice queen who’s lethal with a bow...Categorized as:
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![Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent]()
Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent
I’m out for revenge. He’s out to rule the world. Kirill and I are as different as day and night. We shouldn’t have been in the same frame or universe. But we meet under the strangest circumstances. He’s my superior in the military and the man who’ll introduce me to carnage. His charm and exterior perfection shouldn’t have tempted me... -
![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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![Paradise Lagoon by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Paradise Lagoon by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
I made my choice. I took the hard way out. Now all of our fates are riding on the dice I’m about to throw and luck never was on our side. I was whole once, with my boys in this slice of paradise we’d carved out for ourselves, but in the time that we were parted we grew up. Grew apart... -
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Menace by J.M. Darhower
Once upon a time, there was a guy who got so fed up with life that he resorted to murder and mayhem just to feel alive. Lorenzo Gambini is bored. So fucking bored. Most people either annoy him or avoid him, afraid to face him. Figuratively. Literally. With his face partially disfigured, scarred, he looks every bit the monster the stories make him out to be: the notorious menace they call Scar...Categorized as:
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![Beautiful Beast by Neva Altaj]()
Beautiful Beast by Neva Altaj
Nobody touches what's mine without fatal consequences,But when the most beautiful woman is brought to face my fury,My dead heart suddenly begins to beat again.There are no fairy tales in this life.Beauty will never fall for the beast.But this monster doesn't intend to let her go.Everybody has a price.It's just a question of currency... -
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The Saviors: Part one by Ames Mills
The Saviors. We’re a myth in the criminal underworld. Our name runs fear through even the most hardened criminal. Don’t let the name fool you. We aren’t the good guys. We lie, steal, cheat, and kill. I keep my most trusted by my side, and we’re unbreakable. Until my vendetta against my father brought me back to my hometown, Forest Grove...Categorized as:
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![Little Demon in the Details by Nordika Night]()
Little Demon in the Details by Nordika Night
When an arranged marriage between two powerful families sparks suspicion, Blake Carter doesn’t hesitate to take advantage of the bride’s younger brother for answers...Categorized as:
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![Rex by Lola Wright, Pam Clinton]()
Rex by Lola Wright, Pam Clinton
AriaLeaving Chicago and my mafia family ties behind, I plant new roots in Denver. The move accomplished a couple of very important things. It put me closer to my brother and got me away from an arranged marriage within Chicago’s toughest crime family. My much-loved brother is a member of a motorcycle club, The Devil’s Angels, and they welcomed me and my family with open arms... -
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Slingshot by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsShe slingshotted her way into my heart. I’m a laidback kind of guy. I don’t like to take life too seriously. I’ve experienced serious and I’ve gone through the bad life has to offer. I’m ready for the good in life. I wear my heart on my sleeve just so someone can take it. Someone does…Natalia Moretti. Out of all the people for me to love, why does it have to be her?The frenemy’s daughter... -
![Born into Chaos by Sonja Grey]()
Born into Chaos by Sonja Grey
She saved my life…and she’s never going to let me forget it.If I ever lay my hands on Svetlana Melnikov,her dad has made it abundantly clear what will happen to me.It involves a dull blade and the loss of my favorite body part.Even with that threat hanging over me,I want her.I want her more than I’ve ever wanted anything,and now I’m in a mess and need her help... -
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![Unchosen Ruler by Maggie Cole]()
Unchosen Ruler by Maggie Cole
He’s the future unchosen ruler of the O’Malleys.Locked away for too many years.Underestimated and pissed off.Protective beyond all rationale.Possessive unlike any man I’ve ever known.I should run. Except Liam O'Malley isn't a choice. He's the air I breathe.Still, I wonder if I can really be queen of the O’Malleys—especially when I discover the truth about who I am...Categorized as:
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![Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver]()
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart, one he hopes to mend in small-town Nebraska, far away from his almost-fiancé and his derailed surgical career. It’s a simpler life: head down, work hard, and absolutely no romantic relationships. He wants none of the circus he left behind in Boston.But then the Silveria Circus finds him...Categorized as:
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![Pieces of a Life by Jewel E. Ann]()
Pieces of a Life by Jewel E. Ann
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe summer before fourth grade, Colten Mosley moved into the house across the street from mine, and we became inseparable.He played the piano and baseball.I had a penchant for dead things while at the same time imagining what it would be like to kiss Colten.We were filled with curiosity and overly active imaginations.We were also forbidden to be more than friends.But that didn’t stop us... -
![Hans by S.J. Tilly]()
Hans by S.J. Tilly
Cassie: How to make the handsome, brooding man across the street notice me. Step one: Deliver baked goods to his front porch, even though he never answers his door and always returns the containers when I’m not home. Step two: Slowly lose my mind as a whole year passes without ever running into him, no matter how hard I try...Categorized as:
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![Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver]()
Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver
“I don’t just want to hear her laugh, I need to earn it. Every time I gain a little ground, I want more. I want to break out of the shade and back into her light. Without even realizing it, I’ve become addicted to it. To her... -
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Mr. Garcia by T.L. Swan
He was gorgeous, older and guarded.I knew he was trouble from the moment we locked eyes.We met at work, on my first day as a barista.He smiled, I melted … then he tasted my coffee and threw it away.Again, the next day, and the next.He hated the coffee, yet still came back.I knew his game.He called my coffee death in a cup.I called him god’s gift to women.I wasn’t lying...Categorized as:
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![Massimo by Olivia Thorn]()
Massimo by Olivia Thorn
Lucia: I hated him from the second he opened his mouth. Sure, he was gorgeous – 6’7” with more muscles than Henry Cavill. And those warm brown eyes… and the deep, deep voice… But he was a mafioso, and he tried to tell me what to do. I’ve had enough of THAT to last me five lifetimes...Categorized as:
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![The Devil's Lair by Penny Dee]()
The Devil's Lair by Penny Dee
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMassimo De Kysa.The man who stole my first kiss.And now my boss.I learned early how life can turn on a dime.That’s how it is when you grow up as a mafia princess.One minute you’re rich, spoilt, and betrothed to the most revered man in the city—the next your broke and selling your designer bags so you can eat.But I’m not the kind of girl who gives up without a fight... -
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Lock by Lilly Atlas
Lock is a man haunted by past mistakes, struggling to rebuild his life. Devastated by the loss of his twin sister to a drug overdose, he now bears the weight of raising her infant son. Overwhelmed by grief and the responsibility thrust upon him, Lock seeks solace in the very substances that stole his only sibling... -
![Fierce Queen by Sadie Kincaid]()
Fierce Queen by Sadie Kincaid
My name is Alana Montoya. My husband is the King of L.A. And I am his Queen. I never asked for this life, but now that it’s mine, I will fight for it with every breath in my body. Our love is fire and fury, burning brighter than the heat of a thousand suns... -
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![Savage Revenge by Kate Oliver]()
Savage Revenge by Kate Oliver
CashRevenge is what I live for. My father’s blood stains the streets of Las Vegas, and I know exactly who’s to blame. To destroy the man who took everything from me, I’ll start with his daughter.Jordyn is a sweet, spoiled princess—or so I thought. Kidnapping her was supposed to be my way to break her father, but she’s nothing like I expected...Categorized as:
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![Fox by D.J. Krimmer]()
Fox by D.J. Krimmer
JanieWhen my father passed away, I assumed my grieving would be as simple as closing a book and starting another. Only, he had other plans.Leaving me his beloved tattoo shop, I’m stuck to figure out what exactly to do with it, all while being constantly reminded of him...Categorized as:
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![Alluring Abyss by K.E. Osborn]()
Alluring Abyss by K.E. Osborn
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Tampa Royal Bastards are riding back into town!Join Ominous as he falls into the alluring abyss... -
![Cash by Jessica Gadziala]()
Cash by Jessica Gadziala
The Henchmen return, this time with CASH as our leading man. CASH My life has been about three things- brotherhood, good times, and women. Easy. Nothing complicated. That was until Willow Swift came barging back into my life, face bloodied, banging at the gates of The Henchmen compound calling in a favor owed... -
![Notorious by K.E. Osborn]()
Notorious by K.E. Osborn
Nothing but death surrounds me.For years, I’ve lived with the ghosts of the people who have died because of me.I hear their screams, I see their bodies.Like a never-ending circle, the vision replays in my mind.Hiding, locking myself away when the voices in my head get too loud, is my only saving grace. That is until one wild night, I meet Haven at a bar... -
![Stolen Touches by Neva Altaj]()
Stolen Touches by Neva Altaj
MileneRules,I know them,But I didn’t follow them.I moved into his city, his domain without approval.And now, it’s time for me to pay the price.Marry the cold, calculating Don of La Cosa Nostra,The man who many have never seen-or could recognize,And be bound to the mafia forever.But when he comes to collect me,I realize that this isn’t the first time we’ve met.SalvatoreNothing amazes me anymore... -
![Sinners Retreat by Lauren Biel]()
Sinners Retreat by Lauren Biel
All’s fair in murder and mayhemEzraLove isn’t on my mind when I sign up for the yearly Sinners Retreat, but a chance meeting at the airport changes everything.We click right away, and my bond with Kindra only deepens when we discover our mutual love for the most macabre hobbies. But then she brings up her brother’s unsolved murder and her real reason for being here—to find his killer...Categorized as:
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![Diamond In The Rough by Emilia Finn]()
Diamond In The Rough by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s New York’s deadliest enforcer. But I’m the villain in this story.Micah Malone is the son of a notoriously cruel, and thankfully dead, mafia boss.Now he’s the organization’s enforcer, and right hand to his brother’s reign.He’s the broadest of five boys.The quietest.And the deadliest...Categorized as:
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![Sire: On Your Knees by Mycah Edwards]()
Sire: On Your Knees by Mycah Edwards
It was supposed to be quick lick to help me stay afloat after losing my job. But everything goes wrong, and now I’m held captive by a dangerous man with wild hair that makes him look equal parts regal and feral. He isn’t afraid to exert his power over me. I know he can end me at any moment with his bare hands...Categorized as:
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![Mac by Jane Henry]()
Mac by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBryn Aitkens is the daughter of my enemy.And my enemies must pay.Vengeance for the wrong done my family has driven me.Consumed me.And collateral damage means nothing.So I’ll charm the innocent girl.Seduce her.Win her over, heart and body.Ruin her for anyone but me.And then strike the Aitkens family when they least suspect it.For no enemy of the Cowen Clan goes unpunished…Including her... -
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Q by L. Wilder
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSome chances are worth taking. Twenty years had come and gone. My brothers were now older with crow’s feet and silvered hair. Their kids were no longer kids. Prospects had become brothers, and more had come to take their place. It was tough to see that everything had changed— Everything except me. I was a stone left unturned. I thought my day would never come. But then, I saw her...Categorized as:
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![The Games We Play by Berlin Wick]()
The Games We Play by Berlin Wick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI thought I’d never see her again. Ten years ago, we spent two weeks together. Fourteen inseparable days, just for her to disappear like she never existed.Now she’s here, in the last place I expected, sneaking around the lifestyle club where I run security. But before I can confront her to demand answers, she runs...Categorized as:
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![Fixate by K.E. Osborn]()
Fixate by K.E. Osborn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s a part of me.Even though I don’t know her name.The woman I’ve been exchanging letters with and developed feelings for over the past five years. But I can’t help feeling torn in two when I’m suddenly pulled toward another. Maxxy, the club’s horticulturalist, is strong, sassy, and she gives me so much lip the aggravation is exasperating.She infuriates me. She ignites me...Categorized as:
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![Zeppo by Mirrah McGee]()
Zeppo by Mirrah McGee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrigger Please note this book contains some content which may be triggering to those sensitive to SA off page, verbal abuse, violence, and torture. You may contact the author for more information.RuthPaleontologist? Police Officer? Doctor? Not me. When asked in school what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer was always the same; Zeppo Kraus' wife and the mother of his children... -
![Obliterate by K.E. Osborn]()
Obliterate by K.E. Osborn
We met a long time ago.Our bond, instant.And it didn’t matter that she was older than me.At the time I didn’t see her as anything but an incredible woman who stepped up and cared for me when no one else would. Now, years later, Ingrid is the ‘mother’ of the club I’ve transferred to.The thought of us wasn’t a fantasy for me back then.But it’s becoming one now...Categorized as:
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![Bits and Pieces by Bijou Hunter, Noelle Zane]()
Bits and Pieces by Bijou Hunter, Noelle Zane
Silas “Nomad” Bennings doesn’t do normal. As the fearsome enforcer for the Steel Berserkers Motorcycle Club, he refuses to live by other people’s rules. However, this time, the stubborn son of a bitch might have gone too far.Landry Copper spent her life bouncing from one dangerous situation to another... -
![Break for Me by Ember Nicole]()
Break for Me by Ember Nicole
Trista has been on the run for years, attempting to escape a past that isn’t willing to let her go. Life taught her that she can rely only on herself for survival, and in turn, it’s made her cold, calculating, manipulative, and just a little vindictive. She knows they’re out there searching for her...Categorized as:
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![Doll Parts by Cara Dee]()
Doll Parts by Cara Dee
The Game Series, #4 [Standalone.]I have the best boyfriend in the whole world, but there’s one thing I won’t tell him. It’s that I don’t believe in absolute happiness anymore. Not with the cards we’ve been dealt... -
![Savage by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank]()
Savage by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank
Who are we? Nobody really knows. We’re the seven most powerful heirs to empires, ruling Manhattan from our thrones on Park Avenue. By day, we’re the elite, untouchable, and more connected than you could ever imagine. By night, we revel in the darkness of our secrets, pulling strings that make the city bow to our whims.Ruthless.Dangerous.We’re the Park Avenue Kings...Categorized as:
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![Detonate by Luna Mason]()
Detonate by Luna Mason
Grayson Seven years ago, I left the special forces and my home after a tragic betrayal. I carefully constructed a new life in New York. I thought I had it all. A world-famous boxing trainer by day. A mafia hit man by night. Free to live in the darkness to do what I was trained to do. To kill. I finally felt free. But one kiss was all it took to shatter life as I knew it...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Secret Vendetta by Kathy Lockheart]()
Secret Vendetta by Kathy Lockheart
LUNABaptized in blood, I’m marked for death.Each time it comes, he appears. My masked protector.Saving me for reasons only known to him.But the Vigilante is playing a deadly game.One I must stop before he claims another soul.My new boyfriend, Hunter, vows to keep me safe.But what if we become the final casualties in the Vigilante's secret vendetta?VIGILANTEI’m the most dangerous man in the city...Categorized as:
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![Twisted Hearts by Jagger Cole]()
Twisted Hearts by Jagger Cole
He saw what I did. Now he owns me.Brutal, formidably gorgeous, and head of a vicious Bratva organization.They call Gavan Tsarenko the bastard king. I call him a tyrant.But now, the man with the gun-metal gray eyes and scarred past has come to conquer me.You see, I screwed up. I traded my good-girl status for a bad grad-school prank that went horribly wrong.And now, for six months, I’m Gavan’s...Categorized as:
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![Devil You Know by L.A. Fiore]()
Devil You Know by L.A. Fiore
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDamian Tate. One look into his sad green eyes and I was hooked. I wanted to be the one to make him laugh, to make him smile. I hadn't expected him to be the one to make me blush, to make me hot...to make me fall in love. He was my first kiss, my first love, my first everything. I wanted forever with him, but life got in the way... -
![Bloodlines by Tabatha Kiss]()
Bloodlines by Tabatha Kiss
The Snake Eyes Series: Stand-alone Romances. Interconnecting Stories. One Unforgettable Adventure. I gave her a baby… and she started a war. LUKA There’s been a decade of peace between our mafia families but one moment of passion could tear the whole damn truce apart. Sofia asked for my help on the night before her wedding day... -
![Without Regret by Aubrey Bondurant]()
Without Regret by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRejection and I have an understanding: I don't put myself out there and it doesn't screw with my life any more. I keep my feelings hidden, and my heart locked away. It was working well until he came along and threatened my impenetrable armor, one honeyed word at a time. With his clean cut looks, and southern manners, I'm convinced he's not my type...Categorized as:
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