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Forever Rebel by Garrett Leigh
Forever Rebel – The Long GoodbyeIt began with one smouldering look across a crowded bar.The lonely president of the Rebel Kings MC haunted by a forbidden desire for his sergeant-at-arms. An assassin hiding in an accountant’s skin—deadly, cold, and untouched by love.It ends with soulmates and a love worth living for.They’re back, one last time.The beginning of The Long Goodbye... -
![Love & Power by Elizabeth Knight]()
Love & Power by Elizabeth Knight
Love is what started this whole thing. A man who loved two women. A mother who sacrificed herself for her daughter. A daughter who will stop at nothing to take down those who killed and threatened the ones she loves. I’ve been told all my life that love was a weakness in our world. That couldn’t be further from the truth, but that’s only half of what I need to finish the job... -
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![Chaos & Carnage by R.A. Smyth]()
Chaos & Carnage by R.A. Smyth
Blood will be shed.Lives will be lost.Freedom will be won.I might have my brother back, but Giovanni still runs free, and his alliance with the Grim Bastards is causing chaos in the streets of Black Creek.Now, more than ever, it is important for us to work as a team, but tensions are at an all time high... -
![Tango Down by Cara Dee]()
Tango Down by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Renegades #4 Romantic Suspense Enemies to Lovers Action MM“This is it, baby. Run.”The murder in Joel Hayward’s eyes wasn’t merely a reflection of the rage within. It was a promise to the men who had kidnapped his daughter. The one person—this amazing slip of a girl—who showed Joel every single day that there was good left in the world.He was running on fumes. He was desperate... -
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![Special Forces: Soldiers Part II -Director's Cut by Aleksandr Voinov, Marquesate]()
Special Forces: Soldiers Part II -Director's Cut by Aleksandr Voinov, Marquesate
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSpecial Forces is an epic work of military gay erotic fiction. The three cycles Soldiers, Mercenaries, and Veterans were written between April 2006 and November 2008 and have 70 chapters in total, comprising around one million words (the equivalent of around 15 full-sized novels). It is only suitable for an adult audience... -
![On the Double by Cara Dee]()
On the Double by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Renegades #3 • Romantic Suspense • Action • MMM“It’s a fine line between not revealing your arsenal and creating disorder by showing your strength.”Funny how calm you could feel when someone had ripped the heart out of your chest.River and Reese Tenley had grown up on the fringes of society, spending most of their adult years as private military contractors in places nobody else wanted to go... -
![Only for Tonight by Kali Noir]()
Only for Tonight by Kali Noir
1 fantasy website.1 fantasy request.1 Halloween party.1 night.3 masked men.Will one night be enough?*Only for Tonight is a prequel to start the Dark Desires series. It will be a series of stand-alones. This book will end on a slight cliffhanger. It's an MMMM romance meant for an 18+ audience. Please read content and trigger warnings in the beginning of the book... -
![Gabe and Ian by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
Gabe and Ian by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Gabriel Cross has spent his entire life keeping a secret from his older brother. The tattoo artist all but inked the two words on his flesh, and yet Abe still hasn’t figured it out. Terrified of losing the only family he has left, Gabriel keeps his mouth shut, even though he hates himself for being a coward. Ian Long loves women... -
![Saving Sparrow by C.P. Harris]()
Saving Sparrow by C.P. Harris
A missing husband.A deadly storm.A stranger he shouldn’t trust.Miguel Ramirez was living his happily ever after with husbands Quentin and Elliott when tragedy struck. He’s left reeling after waking up in a hospital bed to find both his husbands gone—but only one is missing...Categorized as:
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![Savage Hate by Amanda Richardson]()
Savage Hate by Amanda Richardson
There are three names that have haunted me for ten years.Silas, Damon, Jude.I never wanted to come back to Greythorn, MA. And I never thought I’d see Silas Huxley, Damon Brooks, or Jude Vanderbilt again—especially not after what happened...Categorized as:
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![Anti-Valentine by T. Ashleigh, Ashlyn Drewek]()
Anti-Valentine by T. Ashleigh, Ashlyn Drewek
This Valentine’s Day…the bad boys come out to play…Get ready for an anti-Valentine to remember in this limited release M/M romance anthology. Sixteen authors have come together to bring you a collection of brand-new short stories with a combination of dark, enemies to lovers, and bully themes... -
![Black Creek by R.A. Smyth]()
Black Creek by R.A. Smyth
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBlood will be shed.Lives will be lost.Retribution will be dealt.I work in the darkness that is Black Creek.If there’s a secret to uncover, a package to deliver, or a story to be told, I’m your girl. I'll do whatever it takes to provide for my little brother.Once upon a time, The Feral Beasts ruled Black Creek with an iron fist, but they’re long gone now... -
![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... -
![Perfect Prey by Vasha Crow]()
Perfect Prey by Vasha Crow
They have two things in common: murder and me.Darius. The professional.Bishop. The vigilante.James. The survivor.Holden. The psycho.Then there’s Kit. The empty shell. The broken bird.Kit doesn’t know why these four killers want him. Why they’re obsessed with him. But from the moment he stumbles into that crime scene, there’s no escaping their desires—or his.Perfect Prey is an MMMM/M harem romance... -
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![How Do You Survive With Us? by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory]()
How Do You Survive With Us? by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
The Guilty ProfessorDr. Vail Mifflin has been emotionally knocked out by his father’s murder. He can’t prove a thing, but hitmen from one of the mob families he dug up info about are the suspected culprits. They wanted Vail dead, not his father, who was caught in the crossfire. In a struggle with his grief and ADHD, which is worse with the additional stress, Vail isn’t himself... -
![Liar Liar - Part two: D'Arco Mafia Duet by Jaye Pratt]()
Liar Liar - Part two: D'Arco Mafia Duet by Jaye Pratt
They didn’t come for me.I wanted Killian to be the one to take my life, but five months later, nothing.I’m still alive.They promised they would follow me to the ends of the earth if I left.They lied.Now, I have no choice but to go back and clear my name.I plan to walk in with my head held high and give them evidence that will force them into hearing me out... -
![Psycho Punks by Madeline Fay]()
Psycho Punks by Madeline Fay
This is it.The moment it's come down to... the end of my new beginning.My veins were once frozen, that if you cut me open, it would have been so cold. So very cold that I felt nothing.Now, my blood flows with fire, a purpose to fight back. To keep living and to love.The evil that exist around me doesn't know what they have unleashed.Psycho isn't even the right word to describe me...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...Categorized as:
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![Nightingale by Laura Lascarso]()
Nightingale by Laura Lascarso
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn accountant and an assassin set off on a homicidal mission to avenge the wrongs of the past…Since the moment we met as children at Saint Bernadine’s School for Boys, Julien has held my heart hostage. Now, he’s a ruthless and cunning assassin, known to many only by his code name Nightingale, and I am again at his mercy when he forces me to accompany him on his next hit... -
![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... -
![Beta Team-The Saviors: Part one by Ames Mills]()
Beta Team-The Saviors: Part one by Ames Mills
The Saviors. We’re the protectors. We play judge, jury, and executioner to keep people safe. We take on missions that no one in their right mind ever would, and we do this without complaint.That is until we take a mission none of us saw coming. A simple protection detail might be enough to bring us down. Our bond is tested, lines are crossed, and lives are on the line... -
![How Do You Survive A Kiss? by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory]()
How Do You Survive A Kiss? by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
The Heartless MobsterCillian Shaughnessy has a reputation for being violent. He is the kind of killer who can get any job done, which is why his boss sends him and his partner in crime, Aspen, to Miami to finally rid the Killough Company of an enemy. As long as he has his best friend, Aspen, at his side, he can take on any assignment, no matter how difficult. No target stands a chance... -
![Day of Judgment (Virtuous Sinners) by Aurora Crane, Briar Kearney]()
Day of Judgment (Virtuous Sinners) by Aurora Crane, Briar Kearney
A federal prosecutor with a three-digit body count, his clever and adoring husband, and the FBI Special Agent who got too close.Led by Lady Justice, Justin Reynolds spills the blood of the unworthy with his husband Ace at his side. Together, they’re a well-honed symbiote with the potential to bring the world to its knees. Neither of them are prepared for the man who brings them to theirs... -
![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... -
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![Addicted to the Ruin by Rosa Lee]()
Addicted to the Ruin by Rosa Lee
What would you do if you had to betray the people who taught you the true meaning of freedom?When cornered, I turn against the Tailors, the four men who taught me the true meaning of love and who own me in a way that no one else ever has. Though they forgive me, we soon discover a new danger stalking us, one that threatens to tear us apart... -
![No Honor Among Thieves by R.E. Bond]()
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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![Lesson In Trust: Part Two by Kay Elle Parker]()
Lesson In Trust: Part Two by Kay Elle Parker
Is this a fairytale or is it reality?From one strength to another, Callie’s relationship with her Daddies is growing exponentially. Not only has she found the kind of love she’s always dreamed of, it seems that love is contagious, connecting both Elias and Evander together as well.Balanced between her Dark Daddy and her Golden one, she finds peace in their embrace, safety in their kisses... -
![Their Obsession by K.A. Merikan]()
Their Obsession by K.A. Merikan
--- Loved. Protected. Shattered. --- Clover has found love with not one man, but four. He never imagined such a relationship could work, let alone that he’d be at the center of it, but a year later, his bond with the four mercenaries is stronger than ever. Each man in Clover’s life completes him in a whole different way. Where Drake teaches him shibari, Boar always showers him with cuddles... -
![Saints of the Syndicate by Natalie Nicole]()
Saints of the Syndicate by Natalie Nicole
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 23 ratings"Honesty is a one way ticket to hell, Kitten."Sinclair BlackwellDeclan CarterGiovanni MartinelliKings of Campus.Walking Greek Statues of Sin and Lust.Influence Beyond Belief.Their Obsession?Me.After a Brutal Attack, These Powerful Empire Heirs Take Me In.They Saved Me From Potential Death.They Protect Me. Provide For Me.They All Become My.. -
![Scarlett by Alisha Williams, Cassie Lein]()
Scarlett by Alisha Williams, Cassie Lein
The countdown was on. Just a little while longer and I could escape my uncle and head off to college. I should have known fate wouldn’t be so kind. One meeting with my uncle changes everything. A deal made between two wicked men. My hand in marriage to the mafia don’s son. I may have no control over who I marry but I can control who I give my innocence to...Categorized as:
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![Dark Soldiers by Alisha Williams]()
Dark Soldiers by Alisha Williams
My happiness and joy were ripped from me in a matter of seconds. My men avenge me like they always do, but a part of me is still broken. A piece of me is missing. And I don’t think I’ll ever be whole again until I can fill it. I’ve changed, that much I know. I’m a woman on a mission and I’ll do anything it takes to give my men what they need... -
![Loyalties by Rachel Haimowitz, Heidi Belleau]()
Loyalties by Rachel Haimowitz, Heidi Belleau
With a wedge at last driven between Mat and Dougie Carmichael, courtesy of Nikolai Petrovic’s expert manipulations, the brothers must each accept their new path forward: Dougie, a perfect slave, sweet and obedient and loving. Mat, a tightly reined dog, snarling and snapping but never allowed to bite.Unfortunately, no transformation, however well planned, is without its growing pains... -
![Tainted Saints by Rosa Lee]()
Tainted Saints by Rosa Lee
What if everything you’ve ever needed, is everything you can never have? In the opulent British Ambassador's residence, nestled near Washington DC, an unexpected encounter awaits that will rock everything I thought I knew and change the course of my life. At my new school I meet the enigmatic Tainted Saints—three mesmerising men who become the protectors I never knew I needed... -
![Sin and Betrayal by Sienna Snow]()
Sin and Betrayal by Sienna Snow
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPrincess in a TowerCaptive in a Cage.There is no Power.Only Rage.They promised me love and devotion,And left me with shattered dreams.They’re back expecting forgiveness.But my price is very steep.Betrayal is a risky business,Now that I’m the Queen they wish to keep... -
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![Captivated with Them by Marissa Farrar]()
Captivated with Them by Marissa Farrar
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWe tried to run, but we were caught. Now we will pay our dues... I’m an owned woman—no longer by the three men I loved, but by one I hate.I’m back in the hands of Frankie Capello, and he controls my future. He has Ryan, too, a bargaining chip to make both me, and Kodee and Ryan, do whatever he wants... -
![Lake Hollow Curses by Roisin Visser]()
Lake Hollow Curses by Roisin Visser
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSecrets give way to Fears about Curses...Lake Hollow's mysteries are about to be solved, Hidden dangers lurk as Remi and the men she's given her heart to close in on the answers What gives life, takes life.. -
![Begging for Mercy by Misti Wilds]()
Begging for Mercy by Misti Wilds
What do a serial killer, a football star, a goth girl, and a jealous stalker have in common?We might be dead soon.As the certified goth girl on campus, I'm used to being an outcast. No one understands me, and that's okay. Life is simple, if not a little lonely.Until I trip over a dead body and fall into an open grave.The murderers are insane... -
![Broken Princess by Laura Bennett]()
Broken Princess by Laura Bennett
A MAFIA PRINCESS Sacrificed to maintain the fragile peace between her family and his, only Aurora Bianchi can sate Max De Luca’s desires and keep his darkest depravities under control. But now his father wants complete control of The Syndicate… and she’s an obstacle to their plans.A pawn her husband is forced to sacrifice... -
![Twisted Play by Poppy Jacobson]()
Twisted Play by Poppy Jacobson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCruel. Merciless. Wicked. If they find out the truth, I’ll lose everything—including my father’s life.Surgery saved me, but left my family drowning in debt. The man we owe has one demand–destroy the hockey team from within.Three obsessive, controlling men catch me spying and promise retribution for my sins. Cole is as cold as the ice beneath his skates, and he likes to hurt me... -
![Queen of Vengeance by Poppy Jacobson]()
Queen of Vengeance by Poppy Jacobson
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYou are INVITED! Welcome to the Brighton High School 10 Year Reunion!I sacrificed everything for a fairytale ending with my prom king. Only I knew the truth--our happy ending was a nightmare that started when my future husband and his best friends took something from me I could never get back... -
![Tarnished Cages by R. Phoenix]()
Tarnished Cages by R. Phoenix
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“He could have everything here, and the price is so small. Why would he want to go back out into that cold, unforgiving world?” It’s simple, really. Zay has a roof over his head, food in his stomach, no bills or jobs to worry about, and he gets to lie around all day... -
![In the Dark by Rosie Alice, V. Domino]()
In the Dark by Rosie Alice, V. Domino
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSage Lindman had it all.Happy family, fulfilling life, popularity and a bright future ahead of her.Until a freak accident took it all from her.Now she belongs to Blackmore.Thrust into a brand-new life where anything can happen, Sage just wants to get through the next year and create her own destiny. Except, Blackmore brings more than a placeholder life. It brings secrets, truths, games and them... -
![At His Throat, A Promise by Lilith Grey]()
At His Throat, A Promise by Lilith Grey
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIn the slave city of Spire, Ellis has been discarded. His former master, a man who was supposed to teach him and take care of him, passed away, leaving Ellis alone and in danger of being taken to the Facility. Ellis is desperate to avoid that fate. He seeks a master to take him on, guiding him into adulthood as well as a profession... -
![Lords of Darkness by Amanda Richardson]()
Lords of Darkness by Amanda Richardson
There is no choosing… only begging.The Lords own me, and they are never going to let me go. At least, that’s what they tell me. Lord Alaric Cross. Lord Gideon St. Claire. Lord Sterling Beauchamp. Lord Theodore Wolf. Four brooding men who make my worst nightmares seem tame. To the public, they are titled aristocrats with royal lineage... -
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![Hateful Vengeance by Melinda Terranova]()
Hateful Vengeance by Melinda Terranova
“Lies. Death. Betrayal.They seem to seep into every part of my life, no matter how much I fight against them.I have been summoned and delivered to the man I despise.Bound. Gagged. Broken. Handed over by the ones I trusted most.All for the sick and twisted benefit of The Brotherhood.Stalked. Kidnapped. Stabbed. I’ve been an unwilling pawn in their game. A game I wanted no part of.That ends now... -
![Locked Souls by Amber Nicole, Jenn Bullard]()
Locked Souls by Amber Nicole, Jenn Bullard
Our hearts were locked, but we found the key.Promises were hidden until truths were revealed.But what about our souls?Time has passed, and I thought we'd moved on...Well, until he returned and brought our lives into a whirlwind of danger, lies and heartache.Memories trap us, and past secrets are uncovered, holding more misery than redemption.The Society owns us until our duty has ended...Categorized as:
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![Ruthless by Cassandra Featherstone]()
Ruthless by Cassandra Featherstone
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFire will cleanse your soul. I thought I was a phoenix who rose from the ashes of my past free of the pain and betrayal, but I was wrong. Jinx, Dwyn, Coda, Raz, and Mo were nothing more than bad memories until they magically reappeared in my perfectly organized world as smoking hot adults. By the time I realized they were the boys I loved as a teen, it was too late... -
![Rough Broke by Kate Sherwood]()
Rough Broke by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA quick peek into Dan's youth, showing where he got he weaknesses, and where he found his strength.Warning: Emotional and sexual abuse.Warning 2: Second person, present tense... -
![Entangled in Them by Marissa Farrar]()
Entangled in Them by Marissa Farrar
I’ve been given to three men as payment for a job… But what if they don’t want me? The day I’m shoved into an apartment, landing at the feet of three men, my world changes. Dillon, Kodee, and Ryan. They’re more than just business partners… I can tell by the subtle touches, the eye contact, the way they press up against each other... -
![Hateful Vows : A Dark Mafia Romance by C.J. Lucci]()
Hateful Vows : A Dark Mafia Romance by C.J. Lucci
Marrying our enemy was meant to teach the man I truly want a lesson in jealousy. But my husband craves my step-brother as much as I do.IrinaBorn into the Bratva, my family tries to keep me in the shadows, obedient and unseen. But I could never stay quiet. Now, I'm sold to a husband I despise. Dante Ventura is a loose cannon, poking at a desire I've kept hidden for years...
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