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Freedom by K.C. Kean
Lost to the darkness, searching for the strength to survive. How the hell am I supposed to get out of here? When the light finally falls on the horizon and hope dances along my fingertips, another wave of fear crashes into me. I’m drowning in a sea of monsters. Frankie, Lucienda, Reece… me? Am I becoming one of them? My life as I know it will never be the same... -
Bite the Bullet by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJack Cox. You’ve read about them in Reed Security. You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are. But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors. The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed. Owens Protective Services. Defend. Investigate. Secure. -
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Unwrapped by Them by Eva Ashwood
Snowed in with three gorgeous billionaires? I must be on Santa’s naughty list. As the manager of Whispering Pines resort, it’s my job to give the new owner, Cade McAllister, a tour of his latest acquisition. But I wasn’t prepared to show up at the lodge and realize I already know him. Biblically, I mean...Categorized as:
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Blades of Glory by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsOld vs. Young. Experience vs. Attitude. No Teeth vs. Also No Teeth…. It’s the game some of these players have been waiting a lifetime for. The veterans of the Nashville Assassins versus the new generation of players—their sons... -
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Three Ways to Mend a Broken Heart by Trilina Pucci
Imagine dating a guy for six months, and then one night, you make him dinner, recreating your first date so you can say “I love you” for the first time. Romantic, right? No. Because when you dress up as dessert, he tells you he’d rather be a party of one. So now, you’re crying in your whipped cream boobs, drinking a bottle of tequila, and debating on cutting bangs...Categorized as:
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Free Fire Zone by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLuke Foster. You’ve read about them in Reed Security. You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are. But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors. The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed. Owens Protective Services. Defend. Investigate. Secure. -
Triple Trouble by Jesse H. Reign
Two dude-bros, one beautiful femme boy, and a game of gay chicken that goes badly awry…. It’s fair to say my best friend Mat and I are looking for trouble when we head out for a wild night on the town, and boy, do we find it. We find it in the form of Trouble, a guy with long, silky black hair, doe eyes, and thick, fleshy lips...Categorized as:
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Sold to the Single Daddies: A Military Reverse Harem Romance by Summer Haze
One night. Three cowboys. No names, no promises… and now? A baby with their steel-blue eyes—and they have no idea. It was supposed to be a mistake. A wild, reckless, never-talk-about-it-again night at Club Devil. I was the auction prize nobody expected… until three possessive cowboy brothers outbid the entire club to claim me... -
Lanterns, Lakes, & Larceny by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsLet me be the first person to welcome you to Normal, Kentucky located in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest. I'm Mae West the owner of Happy Trails Campground. Over the past few months my love life has been on what you'd call a slippery slope. Just this past week I'd resigned to the fact that me and Hank Sharp was caput! Done with... -
Rival Hero by Jackie Walker
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI never planned on sleeping with him. Nor did I intend to make him my enemy. I only went into the bar to scope out my competition – him. The scorching hot night that followed was a mutually pleasurable accident. Of course I knew we were in the running for the same position. It’s not my fault he didn’t know who I was. Gathering intel is my specialty... -
Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe crossover event to end all crossovers! One night. Seven couples. A Christmas they’ll never forget. Jingle Bell Rock features seven couples from across the Ella and Brooke universe, all coming together in one story to bring you joy, happiness, and a little Christmas cheer. Featuring:. Logan & Tate (Temptation Series). Ace & Dylan (Preslocke Series)... -
She's Got Male by Sinclair Kelly
Meet cutes and roses aren’t my jam. Give me a hot Beta, no promises, and an orgasm any day. Unfortunately for me, I’ve been assigned a new project at work—a daily romance column where I’ll be forced to give advice to eager readers searching for their one true love. This Omega has two take the job and impress my boss or kiss my transfer to Arizona goodbye...Categorized as:
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Seeing Red by Shon
I was only in Bliss Peak to do two. See about my grandmother. WriteI wasn’t supposed to get to this town and show my behind. Literally. But I could explain. There was a bat. In my shower. And the threat of rabies was enough to have me sprinting out of my cabin to my only neighbor’s house, with just my towel and suds covering my body... -
The Pitch Slap by Kris Butler
Is it better to swing and miss or never get up to bat? Growing up a baseball princess had taught me a few things:. One, the only truly scary thing about ball players was their superstitions. Second, baseball always came first. It was their one true love. And third, never take your eye off the ball, or you just might get pitch-slapped... -
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Claimed By My Boss & His Twin by Sylvie Haas
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDropping papers off at my boss's house shouldn't be a big deal. Except that I'm in love with him, and I have a little fantasy that he secretly feels the same. An unexpected change in his demeanor makes me think my fantasy is finally coming true, but the second I realize my mistake, the storm of the century unleashes a mudslide, trapping me at his house...Categorized as:
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Corrado by Bethany-Kris
The son of a prominent Cosa Nostra Don, Corrado Guzzi’s life should have been all mapped out. He would be what every other Guzzi man was, too—made, mafia. It’s their way. But when given another choice, the chance to be something more, he takes it. Even if it comes with strings. It’s there that he might find where he belongs, and Alessio Sorrento. The man who could change his whole life...Categorized as:
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Unexpected by K.M. Neuhold
Kyle needed a place to stay, he never thought it would turn into so much more. So, your gorgeous boss, Maverick, and his yummy husband, Ari, are letting you stay with them while you get back on your feet? Here are a few simple tips:. Don’t call his husband Daddy. I know it’ll be difficult, but seriously, don’t. Don’t leave a pair of red, lacy panties in their bed...Categorized as:
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Walker by LeAnn Ashers
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSUMMER. All it took was one night for my past and my present to collide headfirst. Consumed by work, I was letting life pass me by. I had reached a point where I found myself merely existing, so I decided to go out and have some fun with my friend, Lynn. That night brought me face to face with the two men that would become my everything—Walker and Darren... -
Triple Threat by Ann Grech, Clarise Tan
She's picked her team. Now she just has to score. When a summer storm sweeps in, Ava finds herself road tripping across the state with two sexy-as-sin strangers. A flat tyre delays their trip, and the only hotel in town with a vacancy has just one bed. Even though the two men are complete opposites, both have her captivated...Categorized as:
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Open Road by Kris Butler
Are you brave enough to discover what the open road has to offer you? At one time, I thought my life was planned out. Then a stalker entered the picture and tossed my world upside down. After everything settled, I thought I was ready to get back to normal, everyday life. But when a mysterious letter arrived, it felt like the answer I’d been waiting for...Categorized as:
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Road Trip by Addison Arrowdell
When Hailee’s boyfriend doesn’t come home, again, she packs up her entire life and gets in her car. A road trip to Las Vegas to stay with her sister is supposed to be a lonely journey of self reflection. Then she meets Carter. Four people. Four destinations. Four journeys. One car. Road Trip is a contemporary reverse harem with heart...Categorized as:
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Necessary Roughness by Cassie Cole
I almost hooked up with the two most popular football players on campus. And just when I think I’ll never see them again, they show up in my classes the next day. But instead of making fun of me, they offer me the deal of a lifetime. The three of us. No strings attached. All semester long. Our extracurricular activities help keep them focused on the football season,... -
Fireworks with Three Mountain Men by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy sister's ex wants to make me his. And his two equally hot friends are ready to join the party. With all this sexual tension between the four of us. .. I'm feeling sparks like the Fourth of July! ! Dylan is my sister's ex boyfriend and as dreamy as they come. He's protective, strong and as big as the mountains he calls home. Red is quiet and thoughtful... -
Healed by Them by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThis Reverse Harem Romance is a five part series. Be prepared for weekly releases of this red hot read! KURT. Kurt’s an author. Okay, so that’s a slight understatement. He’s a 'prize-winning' author. His last book did A-okay and the world is making out he’s the next Aldous Huxley--bada bing bada boom. Still, fame has never been his end goal... -
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Protected by Them by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsANDREI. Andrei is a quantitative analyst. Yeah, he knows it’s a mouthful. Basically, he’s a deep math guy. One of those SOBs who studies the stock markets on the hunt for gold. One difference between him and the rest? Andrei’s better than good. He’s the best... -
Loved by Them by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis Reverse Harem Romance is the final part in the QUINTESSENCE series. DEVON. Devon’s a mathematician. Unlike his brothers--by choice, if not blood--his genius puts him on the kooky side of intelligent. So much so, their household of five was born back when the guys met in college... -
The Wild Tour by Erin O'Kane, K.A. Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome to The Wild Boys, where all your wettest dreams come true. Life on tour is like nothing you can ever expect. G-strings, baby oil and innuendos are rife. .. and that’s only from the boys. Being a manager of an all male strip show does have its perks though and life is finally getting back on track for us. My job is going well and my love life is like a romantic comedy. . -
Sharing Shane by Hannah Murray
Can a fling turn into a future? Veronica was supposed to be spending the week in Bermuda with her charming boyfriend, not some guy she’d never met. But she caught her boyfriend charming the neighbor, and now she needs a warm body to fulfill the double occupancy requirement of the resort—or forfeit the pre-paid, non-refundable vacation entirely. Shane is way too busy to take a vacation...Categorized as:
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Christmas with Four Tattoo Artists by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFour Scorching Tattoo Artists. One truly unforgettable Christmas. Working at a tattoo studio is everything and more. Graffiti walls. Pulsating music. And four insanely HOT bosses. Everything about them brings me to life. Pierced tongues, playful smirks, and larger than life personalities. My virgin skin becomes a canvas that ignites their fire. . -
Eye Candy by Tawna Fenske
I see them staring. Blame the scar that’s carved from my chest to face, or my reputation as a beast. Keeping to myself keeps others from knowing how I got this way. Then she moves in next door. My sexy neighbor revels in me watching her most intimate moments. The kicker? She wants to watch me. What’s the harm in staging sinful shows across our shared fence line? No words. No contact...Categorized as:
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Alessio by Bethany-Kris
The son of a prominent Cosa Nostra Don, Corrado Guzzi’s life should have been all mapped out. He would be what every other Guzzi man was, too—made, mafia. It’s their way. But when given another choice, the chance to be something more, he takes it. Even if it comes with strings. It’s there that he might find where he belongs, and Alessio Sorrento. The man who could change his whole life... -
Outdoors, Oars, & Oaths by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsShe talks so much, she should have two sets of teeth. I haven't seen Stanley Shelton since the flamingo keychain with the campervan key dangled from his fingertips as he ripped the Maserati keys out of my grip after my ex-now-dead husband left me broke and penniless, until now. Stanley claims the Diamond Swamp Mob is after him and he needs my help... -
A Smoke Filled Haze by Jessa Aarons
Abby. I left. I got myself out of a bad marriage and returned to the only place I have happy memories of. I need a fresh start, but finding two men wasn’t what I was expecting. Especially when they come from a place that scares the hell out of me—the Rebel Vipers MC clubhouse. When my past comes knocking, I quickly learn I’ve misjudged these men. They come to my rescue, no questions asked... -
Shared by Her Trainers by Tori Chase, Deborah Garland
Confessions of an out-of-shape ER Doctor: Ever get drunk and dial your ex? We’ve all done that…. Here’s one you may not have attempted…. Ever get drunk and depressed on New Year's Eve and order a personal trainer? Because I was so tipsy, I ordered three... -
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Silver Fox Daddies: An MC Reverse Harem Romance by Liz Archer
Three silver fox bikers. Two pink lines. One drunk voicemail. And zero clue who the daddy is. I’m a librarian. But one drunk voicemail later,. I lost my v-card to three bikers twice my age. Now I’m pregnant…. And the. property of Bishop, Cash and Diesel. Bishop is the badass who takes what he wants—and what he wants is me. Cash's filthy tongue urges me to do unspeakable things... -
Charmed by Them by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThis Reverse Harem Romance is a five part series. Be prepared for weekly releases of this red hot read! SEAN. Sean's a genius. Not that he brags about it. An eminent criminologist, he rules his particular roost. More than just at work. At home too. See, back in college, Sean met four other guys. All geniuses, crazy prodigies who were going to set the world alight with their brilliance. . -
Hearts of Gold by Nicole Stewart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFreckle dusted beauty Claire Dunlap moved to Wyoming to escape her stressful city life, but when new responsibilities and old family feuds start to weigh her down, she discovers an unexpected connection with old friend Riley and the handsome Chance. And when they find a map that might lead to gold on the mountain, the adventure of their lives begins... -
Just for Christmas by Roxanne Riley
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThey need a pretend girlfriend, just for Christmas. But when all three get together under the mistletoe, things get real. Recently widowed Emilie is determined to give her young son an amazing Christmas. With her husband gone, she feels twice the pressure with half the income, and she's almost given up hope when her friends offer up a flexible solution... -
Knot Going Down by Thea Masen, Jenni Peck
They’re an unlikely group. But after their paths cross during the Summer Olympics, and flights across Europe are canceled, three athletes are stranded with no way home unless they fake a pack bond with a DEA agent and the charming criminal in his custody. Their ticket back? A cruise ship headed for the U. S... -
Knot so Lucky by Trilina Pucci
Ask me what happens in Vegas. .. What happens in Vegas? Let me tell you. What happens is that you get "make out with strangers and pee in a parking lot" drunk. TIE THE KNOT WITH A GUY YOU JUST MET. Then *allegedly* participate in depraved group activities with him and his friends in the honeymoon suite of a five-star hotel. But that's not even the worst part...Categorized as:
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Icing It by Emma Foxx
Sex is a fantastic stress reliever. Or so I’m told by the two hot guys who offer to help me get over some of my work-induced anxiety by getting under both of them. I say yes. For one night. And proceed to have my world rocked. For three days. I can not afford that kind of distraction...Categorized as:
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The Season by Elisha Kemp
One winter season. That’s all Lily wanted. One winter season to escape her problems: The guys she couldn’t love. The guy who broke her heart. The ghosts that haunt her past. A winter in snowy Utah - fighting for a competitive position as a snowboard instructor - that’s about as far away from her problems as Lily can get. The perfect distraction. The perfect escape. Until it’s not...Categorized as:
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Assist by L.A. Witt
A rookie, his teammate, and his best friend from a rival team. What could possibly go wrong? Seattle Snowhawks rookie Justin Reid has it bad for his teammate Shawn Kelleher. It’s just his luck that Shawn’s got a crush too… on Justin’s best friend, Vancouver Narwhal center Keith Adams...Categorized as:
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Rules of Our Own by Jessa Wilder
Somehow, I’ve landed myself a do-over and this time we aren’t screwing it up. This time, I don’t want her all to myself. This time we're going to share. The second the Boston Bruins star forward steps out of the villa bathroom, looking like a god in nothing but a low slung towel…I should turn around and beg for a different room... -
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Secretly Pucking by Rosemary A. Johns
I’m the coach’s daughter and I’m in love with a gorgeous NHL player…. well, three players. Now, I’m PR Director to a whole team of ice hockey rebels. My hardest job? To manage three beautiful misfits. The captain, D’Angelo, is intimidatingly hot, grumpy, and my first love from college…now I’m his live-in PR... -
Shared Secrets by R. Cayden
His brother’s two best friends, and an HEA worth fighting for…. I’ve had a crush on Blake and Casey since I first started getting crushes. My older brother’s best friends, they practically lived at our house growing up. And when I was an awkward tween, I truly believed they were the coolest people on this unworthy planet... -
Pucking Road Trip by Rosemary A. Johns
Three NHL hockey players. One second chance. And a PR nightmare. Word to the wise, never go on a road trip with your forbidden lovers. Especially when they lose everything, if they don’t win the season. Doubly, when you’re the coach’s daughter. Why did I? Because I’m their live-in PR. I’m also madly in love with these men who have bodies like gods. And they’re obsessed with me...Categorized as:
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Unveiled by Christa Wick, Tessa Wood
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI've got a giant secret no one knows about. Well, two secrets, if you count my spending the last decade stuck hopelessly in love with my brother's best friend, a man who’s spent most of his life seeing what comes of a not-happily-ever-after ending between two people. Interestingly, the fact that my heart is stubbornly holding onto this ill-advised crush is actually related to my other secret... -
Thorn Kiss by Clio Evans
In the small West Texas town of Whynot, why not let love bloom in the most unlikely place? After breaking up with my boyfriend, getting fired from my dream job, and escaping to a small town where no one knows me—I make two promises to myself. No more hiding who I am. No more letting chances pass me by. Those promises are the perfect way to ruin my life all over again. Dallas Whynot... -
Baby Makes 4 by Roxanne Riley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI've been in love with my best friend Michael for as long as I can remember, but he's always treated me like a little sister. I'm hoping now that I have a real job at the design firm he works for and a place of my own, he'll start to see that the woman of his dreams has been in front of him all along...
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