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In Dark Woods by Susan Fanetti
Ride or die. An act of treachery has weakened Isaac Lunden, President of the Night Horde MC. His life, and his family’s, is changed fundamentally. Lilli, his old lady, is at his side, exhorting him to fight. But he isn’t sure that what’s left to him is enough to fight for. This is the story of Isaac and Lilli’s journey through those dark woods...Categorized as:
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Buttons and Blood by Penelope Sky
Crow Barsetti knows about me—and he doesn’t like it. I know he’s paying his top guys to dig up every piece of dirt they can find, but I don’t care what he discovers. There’s nothing I’ve done that he hasn’t done himself. All that matters is I love his daughter—and he’s going to accept it. I get a call in the middle of the night while Vanessa is dead asleep—and it’s him...Categorized as:
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Code Name: Pisces by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMy code name is Pisces. The stars say I’m independent, wise, and intuitive. Still waters run deep. I’m the leader of Zodiac Tactical’s guardian unit. We’re the bodyguards—the ones who stand toe to toe with danger and refuse to give any ground. We protect people who need it most. But what if who needs it most is a spoiled diva? I don’t normally take on movie stars... -
The Nanny and The Don by Tatum James
Steel Gray built his empire from the ground up on control. Jaded by loss and betrayal, he spends most of his time looking for ways to grow his wealth. Love is the last thing on his mind. When Devlan Rose, a tall, free-spirited server with a crown of wild curls and a smile that thaws his cold heart drops onto his radar, something in him breaks... -
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Easy to Fall by W. Winters
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Willow Winters comes the epic conclusion to the heart-wrenching, edge-of-your-seat gripping, romantic suspense, Hard to Love series. With her I was always on the highest high. That's why it was so easy to fall. I never stood a chance without her. The two of us were made for one another. It's as simple as that... -
Buttons and Devotion by Penelope Sky
If I don’t give her what she wants—I’ll lose her forever. When Sapphire became my muse, it was supposed to be a business transaction. We both got what we wanted—until she wanted something more. If I don’t give it to her, give her all of me, she’ll walk out of my life. My father already granted his approval—so he would be disappointed if I let her slip through my fingers...Categorized as:
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One-Eye by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI had her and I lost her. That’s what pain and fear does to someone; they make someone run. And Alicia ran far. .. Taking my heart with her. We agreed we both had things to work on, but to be honest, I didn’t know how to improve. She did. She fought for us. She got stronger. She did what she said. I lied. The truth is. .. I’m not the man she needs me to be. And I don’t know how to be it... -
Saving Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBeckett Taylor’s quest to be a better man has brought Eve Hartt back into his life, but sometimes it feels like they’re bound together with barbed wire. Though he longs to love her without causing pain, the wreckage of their past continues to crash down around them. Yet with the help of this brothers—and for his brothers—Beckett won’t stop trying... -
That Time I Accidentally Became A Serial Killer by Rebekah Sinclair
I’m a. prosecutor. , not a. killer. —or at least, I didn’t use to be. Now I’m armed with a pink killing kit, a growing body count, and two crushes I can’t choose between. The worst part? I’m falling for both of them. Turns out, justice isn’t just blind—it’s a whole lot messier than I ever imagined. This is my story.Categorized as:
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The Darkest Knight by K. Alex Walker
Giorgio Pozza has never been stable. Not once has he tried to be. Not once has he kept this a secret. Yet, they came for his son. They took his wife. All because they thought having a family was enough to contain a beast. But Giorgio Pozza has never. .. been. .. stable.Categorized as:
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Surrender by Addison Jane
He was my brother’s best friend. And the first boy to break my heart. I’d fought like hell to erase that part of my past, but fate had other plans—a cruel twist dragging me back to Detroit. Right back to him. I was sure that after twelve years apart, the fire between us would be ash. But it was still burning—raw, relentless, and impossible to ignore...Categorized as:
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Tempted to Kiss by W. Winters
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author W Winters comes an emotionally-gripping, romantic suspense. I fell for someone I shouldn’t have. I’m not the only person to ever do such a thing. I know that. And I’m not an awful person for desiring his touch, his kiss, his everything… but I knew I shouldn’t have indulged. There’s something about knowing it’s wrong that tempts me that much more...Categorized as:
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Tormentor Mine by Anna Zaires, Dima Zales
A lethal mercenary bent on vengeance. The innocent woman standing in his way. Dr. Sara Cobakis’s quiet suburban life is turned upside down when a darkly handsome Russian assassin breaks into her home and tortures her for information. But the nightmare doesn’t end there. Because Peter Sokolov returns, and this time, he’s determined to keep the pretty young doctor for himself... -
Wrath of Rage by R.E. Bond
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 12 ratings*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. Being Archer Hendricks’ little sister has always had its problems. My dates ending up dead, kids at school shunning me, and every aspect of my life controlled... -
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It Destroys Me by Penelope Sky
I chose the wrong man. .. and I chose him for the wrong reasons. Now all I want to do is repair the broken relationship with the man I've always wanted. But he's wounded by my rejection and it'll take time to heal what I've broken. But I know there's hope. .. otherwise he wouldn't have come for me.Categorized as:
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The Savage by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIvan may be my name but I am best known as The Savage. Born and bred Bratva heir and loving every delicious minute of my life. That's why it was easy to kidnap the entitled Charlotte Richmond from her finishing school in England. It was my pleasure to hide her away while her depraved father searched for her. I have no heart, no emotion, and no morals. She is a bargaining chip, a means to an end...Categorized as:
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Buttons and Betrayal by Penelope Sky
Conway paid off Knuckles to keep me—but he expects something in return. I belong to him exclusively, to fulfill every order he gives, personally and professionally. I’m more just his muse now. I’m his in every sense of the word. I live a life of luxury in his mansion, but he treats me like a servant. I can’t deny my attraction for him, but I despise the kind of man he is...Categorized as:
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Shattered by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“Don’t fall in love with me. I ruin beautiful things. ”. Love made him this way, but life makes him stay. Life doesn’t give a redo. There’s no rewind or pause button to take you back or stop time. Once something happens, it happened. The most tragic of those times in his life, the ones he wouldn’t get back and the moments he could never fix, reminded Demyan Avdonin of a bullet meeting glass... -
Mason Neiman 2: An African American Romance: The Finale by Jatoria C.
"Oh no, bae, it’s not Voodoo—it’s a powerful love language and a mouth-watering cookie that’s sold separately. ". Mason Neiman was built for war, but betrayal? That kind of pain cuts deeper when it comes from the ones closest to you. Now, with blood in his eyes and revenge in his heart, he’s ready to turn the city upside down behind his name, his respect… and Tylee...Categorized as:
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Her Deadly Little Secrets by Lucy Darling
The lure can learn to be the prey…. Blair. My life is filled with one crazy man after another. I'm a lure to their obsession and possession. Kidnapped and tossed into a hole, I'm sure my fate is finally sealed. Then I come face to face with Eros Marino and see that familiar look in his eyes. I'm starting to wonder if maybe, just maybe, I can use their own obsession against them...Categorized as:
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Crash & Carnage by Emma Slate
Adderly “Boxer” Ford is nothing like the men of my past. He’s an outlaw. A criminal. My opposite in every way. I save lives. He takes them. I’m makeup and mink. He’s leather and ink. I’m a fan of monogamy. I’m not sure Boxer knows the definition of the word. It’s a bad idea to get mixed up with him and his motorcycle club...Categorized as:
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King of Pain by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMy vows didn't make me his. My body did. Diego Santos may be wealthy, powerful, and sinfully gorgeous, but his slick veneer doesn't fool me. I know his true nature, and I had planned to end this arranged marriage before it even began. But it wasn't Diego waiting for me at the altar... -
Atonement by Terri Anne Browning
Lessons hard learned last the longest. Creswell Springs biggest manwhore, Raider Hannigan, one of Angel’s Halo MC’s most notorious members wasn’t for me. After years of him holding my heart, I had seen the harsh light of my reality. Raider would never want me or … love me. With a firm resolve to move on, I wouldn’t give in. Only one moment of weakness came back to bite me. Now I had a secret... -
Come Back To Me by Emily Catlow
The life they've only ever dared to dream about is almost in Madison and Dean's hands. When a new player comes on the scene, Dean must move Rippers MC into new ventures to ensure peace is maintained with their rival club, the Sodom Saviours. Before any business is conducted though, threats are made, and trust between all parties is suddenly fraught... -
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Undying by Madeline Sheehan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA creation of chaos and lust, I was born into a world so foul, I made it my mission to find the beauty hidden within, to reveal the sun behind the clouds, the rainbows after the storms, the life that still exists even in death. One-third my mother, I had an infectious smile and a heart so big, there was room enough for everyone, no matter their sins... -
Massimo by Lora Nox
I’m his enemy’s daughter. His captive. His revenge. Until he becomes my weapon to wield against the monsters in my world. Nova. I am the Mancini Princess. A pawn in my monstrous father’s game. His key to an alliance worthy of a king. However, I end up under the control of a new monster - Massimo Santoro. A lethal man whose hate, wrath, and malice toward anyone with the Mancini name is palpable... -
The Brasi Family by Jatoria C.
“If she ever looks me in my eyes, her soul belongs to me—and that’s my weakest asset. ”. From Jatoria C. , the author of The Devil Wears Baccarat series, comes a dark urban romance that blurs the line between love and obsession. In Aboydo Cape, the name Brasi is more than a legacy—it’s a warning. Navy Brasi, a detective who operates outside the law, commands both respect and fear...Categorized as:
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Stolen Mafia Vows by Vivy Skys
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings**An Age Gap Surprise Pregnancy Dark Romance**. “When can I touch you where no one else has? ”. One reckless text. That’s all it took to start a mafia war. She was untouched. And she let me watch her fall apart—moaning my name through the phone like I already owned her. So I married my wild Irish rose. Filled her with my seed. Marked her as mine. Then my father’s orders caught up to me... -
Beautiful Enemy by Ivy Davis
I’m kidnapped by a monster on my wedding day. Dante Moretti is evil incarnate. Handsome, dangerous, and leader of the Italian mafia. He could have any woman and yet he chose me, a Bratva girl. I’m taken away on my wedding day to another man. Now, I’m stuck in a situation where I have to fight for my life. Dante wants to bring war to my family. But he starts to make me feel… things...Categorized as:
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Daddy's Club by Kelani Knox
She dances for strangers. But the second I see her move, I know . She should only dance for me. I offer her twenty grand for one night. She takes it. But one night was never going to be enough. Now she’s working at my club, living in my world, and watching me teach her kid how to fight. She says it’s just temporary. A job. A favor. She doesn’t get it yet. I don’t let go of what’s mine... -
Beautifully Savage by Sarah J.D.
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEverything in me is screaming to believe my greatest enemy, but if his declaration is another lie, the betrayal will destroy me. The airfield left me reeling, Daniel’s words driving me into panic when I should be mourning my little girl and somehow trying to stitch my shattered heart back together... -
Seeking Peace by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNothing remains of Blake’s life before the club except death, deceit, and corruption. He was on the road to self-destruction when his path crossed with Jake, the President of Kings of Retribution. Now Blake is dedicated to the MC and loyal to the men he calls brothers. The club gave him a family and purpose. Blake thought he finally had everything he ever wanted. Until Ember... -
The Thief by Nikki J Summers
Five… minutes. That’s how long I was supposed to be there. Get in, get out. Job done. Four… guns pointed at my head. It wasn’t supposed to go down this way. Three… years old, and she clung to her mum as we sat huddled together on the floor, chained to the pipes on the wall. Two… choices, when my time finally came. To let it all play out or fight with everything I had...Categorized as:
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Hunted by Piper Stone
She was supposed to be a job. Then I made her mine. Hope Gracen was just another target to be tracked down. .. until I caught her. When I discovered I'd been lied to, I carried her off. She'll tell me the truth with her bottom still burning from my belt, but that isn't why she's here. I took her to protect her. I'm keeping her because she's mine... -
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Fallen Son by Giana Darling
I had my Lou, my family, and a group'a men more loyal than any other. Life was good. No, better than that. Life was a fuckin' dream. Didn't know somethin' was missin' until we found it crouched in the forest like tossed rubbish and claimed it for our own. *A Fallen Men Christmas Story. These events take place between Welcome to the Dark Side and Good Gone Bad. *. -
Seven by L. Wilder, Wander Aguiar
New York Times and USA Today Best Seller L. Wilder brings readers a new Satan's Fury series that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. They say time heals all wounds. Clearly,. they. don’t know what they’re talking about. I’ve got scars that run so deep they’ll never fade. Each of them hurt like hell. But none compared to the pain of losing her. She was my world... -
Roma Queen by Callie Hart
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“The stunning conclusion to the Roma Royals Duet Series. The very best of Callie Hart. Hold on tight, because this is one hell of a ride! ”. Son. Lover. Protector. KING. I’ve been many things to many people over the course of my life, but that title – King – has always been a tough pill to swallow... -
A Peek Beyond the Consequences by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNo longer available: Previous available in BREATHLESS - An Anthology. Due to reader request. .. this novella has been expanded (tripled in length) and will be release in January of 2015 as Beyond the Consequences. Anthony Rawlings is a man most women love to hate or hate to love... -
Wrath by Cala Riley
Wrath. All I have in life is my brothers and my club. It’s all I ever needed. Until Tara. Seeing her broken and bruised called to a part of me I thought was long dead. She can’t handle my brand of crazy though. So I’ll offer her the only thing I can. My claim, but in name only. Tara. Being a sweetbutt, I never let myself imagine finding my happy ever after within the walls of the Lotus MC...Categorized as:
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Mafia King's Secret Baby by Vivy Skys
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI'm about to marry my worst nightmare, and he doesn't know I have his daughter. Elio Rossi is a dream on paper. He's rich, handsome and head of his family's multi-billion dollar business. He's also a ruthless Mafia Don, and my older brother's best friend. But even that isn't a huge issue to me. No, Elio is my nightmare because he used to be my dream man. We've been betrothed since childhood...Categorized as:
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Royal Mistake: A Dark Billionaire Arranged Marriage Romance by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe keeps what's his. And as far as he's concerned, I'm his already. When Valerio Royal decided I would be accompanying him to his private island, he didn't ask. He just dragged me onto his plane bound and blindfolded with my ass still sore from a spanking. Then, after he finished making me come until I almost passed out, he asked me to marry him...Categorized as:
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Blackness Within by Norma Jeanne Karlsson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFighting to find his worthy place in life…. This is the story of a woman that has worked tirelessly to build her own life from nothing. While the task has been exhaustive, it’s been worth every drop of sweat to earn her own slice of normal. Natasha Reynolds has built a life beyond an absent mother and a drug addict brother to become a home-owning, dog-loving nurse... -
Hold Me by LP Lovell
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m a former slave. The sister of death. Collateral. He’s a bad man. A cartel boss— and my everything. I thought I was done being someone’s toy, but I was so very wrong. Safety is nothing more than a premise in my world, and it seems my own sister can’t be trusted. Loyalties will be tested, and even my big bad wolf might not be able to save me this time. A priceless pawn... -
Savage Bratva King by Vivy Skys
I stole the Italian mafia princess days before her wedding to my enemy—. an alliance crafted to destroy my Bratva. The plan was simple:. Break her. Take her innocence. Send her back ruined, panting only for me. I locked her in my basement, fed on her defiance, and filled her with my seed until she sobbed my name like a prayer. She was supposed to be a message:...Categorized as:
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Brutal Devil by Lora Whitney
A standalone dark, arranged marriage mafia romance. .. Luna. I may have been born into the Mafia underworld, but I left all that behind me, and I never looked back. Until I got the call I’d been dreading. Now, I’m nothing but a sacrifice. A pawn for my father and the man I’m being forced to marry. They call him Priest. But it’s not because he’s a holy man. Priest Andriani is a gorgeous sinner...Categorized as:
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Titch by Jessica Ames
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTitch. As Road Captain of the Untamed Sons MC, I've had my share of pain, but nothing could prepare me for seeing my ex-wife move on with another man. It makes my demons want to come out to play, makes me want to destroy everything in my path. I love Rachel. I'll always love her, but she's no longer mine. Getting her back is my only focus and to do that, I'm willing to cross lines I shouldn't... -
Daddy's Orders by K.C. Crowne
I knew he wanted to punish me for my father’s dealings…I just never expected to enjoy it. A dark past hardened me, scarred me,. Making it difficult to give a d*mn about relationships. Then comes along Emily. Fifteen years younger. The innocent virgin and daughter of the man I despise. She's twenty-three and drop dead fu*king gorgeous. My trousers tighten the moment we meet... -
King's Hostage by Piper Stone
A King takes what he wants. He wants me. When my life was threatened, Michael King didn't just take matters into his own hands. He took me. When he carried me off it was partly to protect me, but mostly it was because he wanted me. I didn't choose to go with him, but it wasn't up to me... -
Mine to Keep by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsLove is the most dangerous obsession…. Skye Sullivan is trying to put the pieces of her life back together. She survived a brutal stalker and escaped his abduction, and now she is looking to the future—a future that includes Skye’s lover, billionaire Trace Weston. Skye thinks the danger is finally over for her. She’s dead wrong...Categorized as:
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The Hit by Silla Webb, S.R. Jones
Keep your friends close, and your enemies in your bed. .. . VIOLET:. I was taken and given to Andrius. A cold-blooded, unforgiving hitman. I only went and fell for him. Believed the lie of his beauty. But it all turned ugly and dark, and now I'm adrift. ANDRIUS:. A gift. .. mine. I believed she belonged to me, let myself hope. But it all came crashing down in the worst way...
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