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Filthy Truth by Serena Akeroyd
Conor's my lifeline.He doesn't know it.I need him to find me.I need him to chase me.I need him to love me.If I haven't already destroyed what we might have had, he's crazy enough to take me on.My Fecker.Mine... -
![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... -
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![Wrapped In Perfection: A Billionaire Romance Love Story/Mafia Twist by Maggie Cole]()
Wrapped In Perfection: A Billionaire Romance Love Story/Mafia Twist by Maggie Cole
Dmitri Ivanov is determined to repair every broken piece of me...My battered body healed. My heart hasn’t. Everything my ex convinced me to hate about myself, Dmitri turns upside down.From day one, he requires my commitment to him—including my full trust.In return, he claims he’s giving his to me.But the element of danger Dmitri gives off, isn’t just in my head. He’s involved in things...Categorized as:
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![Silent Lies by Neva Altaj]()
Silent Lies by Neva Altaj
DRAGOThere is only one punishment for spies and liars,A slow and painful death.And my sweet, angelic wife,Who bewitched everyone in my home,From my men - even to my dogs,Is the worst traitor of all.But it seems I have fallen under her spell as well,With every smile, every ridiculous outfit,I'm struggling,And failing...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... -
![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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![Slingshot by K.L. Savage]()
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... -
![Unexpected Lovers by Blue Saffire, Natasha Snow Designs]()
Unexpected Lovers by Blue Saffire, Natasha Snow Designs
Award winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents Unexepted Lovers Work Husband Series DanteWhen I was younger, I believe I almost stumbled upon something I shouldn’t have. Something that upset my mother and made her abandon us all. It was all my fault.I grew up wondering how she could leave us? My older brothers never blamed me, but I’ve blamed myself...Categorized as:
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![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...Categorized as:
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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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![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...Categorized as:
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![The Pucking Wrong Date by C.R. Jane]()
The Pucking Wrong Date by C.R. Jane
Walker Davis is going to ruin me...but for once, it might be worth it. I'm a pariah, an outcast, and my life is not my own. I went to that hockey game hoping for an escape and found one in him. They call Walker Davis "Disney" for a reason, because the superstar goalie is the "Prince Charming" of every girl's dreams. He told me he understood I just wanted one perfect night.. -
![Born into Sin by Sonja Grey]()
Born into Sin by Sonja Grey
She’s everything I was never supposed to want. Dominic: Eighteen years old, a Bratva princess, and Lev Melnikov’s daughter. That should be enough to keep me away, but the second I see Natalya all grown up, I know she’s mine. I try to fight what I feel for her, but my principessa is determined to bring me to my knees, and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to get me there... -
![Not Mine to Keep by Brittney Sahin]()
Not Mine to Keep by Brittney Sahin
A playboy billionaire and a mafioso’s daughter ignite dangerous passions, vengeance, and betrayal in a sizzling novel of suspense by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin.The name DiMaggio means mafia royalty, but Calliope, the dynasty’s last living heir, is no princess. A teacher and singer in Nashville, she’s moved as far away from the generations-old criminal legacy as she can... -
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![Loyal by Default: Legacy of Carter Reed by K.C. Mills]()
Loyal by Default: Legacy of Carter Reed by K.C. Mills
Carter Reed is an assassin with a heart that only beats for one person, McKenna Smith. In a perfect world she would be the light to his darkness. Carter’s world, however, is far from perfect. Which means McKenna cannot exist in it without a target on her back.While he’s away, Carter’s enemies get close and McKenna’s life is threatened...Categorized as:
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![Pirate by K.L. Savage]()
Pirate by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNo matter how hard I try, I can never drown the memories.I miss alcohol.The craving claws against my stomach every day.And being in this rehab center doesn’t help.No one understands how it feels to not be able to save someone you love.I had to watch Macy’s demise.How she screamed for me to help her.I hear those screams. They echo in my head. A song on repeat... -
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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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First by Penelope Sky
Hades retired from the business. Now it’s just me. Look at me now...bitter...angry...depressed. I resent my former friend so much, even hate the guy, but I’ve never been the same since he refused to forgive me. I meet a woman. She’s like all the others...beautiful, interesting, good at the fun stuff, but I don’t feel anything... -
![Papi's Protection by Reggie Deanching, Laylah Roberts]()
Papi's Protection by Reggie Deanching, Laylah Roberts
He’s the deadliest man in the city. Ruthless. Powerful. Wicked.And Cat needs to get his attention.Because Alejandro De Leon might have information about how her father died. And why her mother disappeared.Only problem is . . . the closer she gets to him, the more he draws her in.And when he claims her, she doesn’t exactly want to tell him no.No one tells Alejandro De Leon no... -
![Paved in Venom by Sonja Grey]()
Paved in Venom by Sonja Grey
First I was taken,then I was sold,and now I’m his. The man who bought me is sinfully gorgeous—a tatted-up wall of muscle who assures me that I’m safe with him.But he can’t let me go.Not yet anyway.He and his brothers need my help to find someone.I agree to help them, not having any idea it’s going to lead us into a nest of vipers.If their venom doesn’t get me….his will...Categorized as:
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![Bratva Knight by T.J. Maguire]()
Bratva Knight by T.J. Maguire
Nikolai VolkovThe funny thing about trust is it’s so hard to gain but so easy to lose. One stupid mistake cost me the only woman I’ve ever loved.Cost me her.Tatiana Andreeva.My fierce, golden-haired goddess with the face of an angel and the attitude of the fucking devil. She was my everything, and I would do whatever it took to get her back, because a life without her was a life not worth living... -
![Dom by S.J. Tilly]()
Dom by S.J. Tilly
VALWhen I was nine, I went to my first funeral. Along with accepting my father's death, I had to accept new and awful truths I wasn't prepared for.When I was nineteen, I went to my mother's funeral. We weren't close, but with her gone, I became more alone than ever before.Sure, I have a half-brother who runs The Alliance... -
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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...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... -
![Remy by Eden Summers]()
Remy by Eden Summers
“Ollie, I’m afraid I’m going to have to ask you not to scream.”HERWe met by chance at a random dive bar.Him - a striking figure in a tailored suit who radiates dominance.Me - an awkward introvert, innocently stalking my father.He seduced me.Worshipped me.Then, in a blink, he vanished, leaving no trace—not even a name or number.HIMI wasn’t supposed to see her again...Categorized as:
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![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...Categorized as:
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Distraction by Kelly Fox
An MM Murder Swoon RomanceFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Kelly Fox comes a uniquely unhinged Mafia romance.Look, no one's ever accused me of being sane, y'know? So when I say that I am crazy over this RICO agent, know that I mean business.Sure, I'm responsible for getting him fired from the job he's wanted his whole life, but his grandfather just died and left him 13.1 billion dollars...Categorized as:
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![The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori]()
The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
She’s a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . . Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She’s the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was. Now, all she can see in the mirror’s reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint...Categorized as:
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![A Fine Line by MercyAnn Summers]()
A Fine Line by MercyAnn Summers
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis book is an interconnected standalone within the Ends World. While you don't have to read the Ends Duet before reading this book, it is recommended that you do in order to understand the entire Ends World up to this point.CarolinaI didn’t mean for anyone to get hurt.That wasn’t my intention.And I knew he would come for me... -
![Corrupted Protector by Kiana Hettinger]()
Corrupted Protector by Kiana Hettinger
I live in a world where my tragedy is branded on my back in the shape of whips and lashes.Every night, I ponder my fate and wish for death.Until I escape.I may have escaped the devil, but hell lives inside my head.The secrets I know could ruin the most powerful men.Including the gorgeous man who saves me.As we get closer, I realize that we share the same wounds...Categorized as:
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![Daddy Tore by Neva Altaj]()
Daddy Tore by Neva Altaj
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![Q by L. Wilder]()
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... -
![Paved in Rage by Sonja Grey]()
Paved in Rage by Sonja Grey
“I’ve changed my mind, malinkaya….I’ve decided to keep you.”Jolene:A violent underground fighter and a Bratva boss.Lev Melnikov is a walking red flag, but I can’t stay away.I need him to teach me how to fight so I can protect myself.Our arrangement is simple…until it’s not.Being close to him and feeling his sweaty body against mine makes it impossible to not want more...Categorized as:
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![The Pucking Wrong Rookie by C.R. Jane]()
The Pucking Wrong Rookie by C.R. Jane
An NHL star could never fall for a girl like me…I never wanted this life, but the choices I made led me here—caught in a world I can't escape. Then Logan York, the Dallas Knights' rookie sensation, spots me in the crowd.When I refuse to date him, he hires me and promises I’ll fall in love with him.Arrogant. Reckless. Completely impossible... -
![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... -
![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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![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... -
![Priest : The Consortium Book Six by Dandridge Monroe]()
Priest : The Consortium Book Six by Dandridge Monroe
I was dealt a bad hand. Some would've said I had it rich kid with a famous family and no worries.But that was the surface.I was born to be something I wasn’t, or at least wasn’t all the time. A killer with no conscience. A reaper that dealt death without blinking an eye. So I did what I had to until the day I could do what I wanted. But peace still eluded me.And then I saw her...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![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... -
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![Charity's Torment by Ann-Marie Davis]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Owo: The Consortium Book Two by Dandridge Monroe]()
Owo: The Consortium Book Two by Dandridge Monroe
Money is the root of all evil, but only to those who lack it and the ability to govern their emotions. Jealousy and envy are the true root of evil. For those with money, it's simply a tool. A tool to create opportunity for others, or to put down those who threaten them. Yacouba and Jasmine were a pairing destined to happen... -
![Fair Game by Amelia Wilde]()
Fair Game by Amelia Wilde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGabriel Hill has always been too charming for his own good. Women. Money. Information. Sex got him everything he ever wanted, until it almost killed him. A price he was willing to pay, before he met Elise. Before he fell for her. Now revenge isn't enough for him. He wants it all. The most beautiful woman. The most dangerous game. And a happily ever after, if it's not too late to save them both... -
![My Russian Temptation by Sonja Grey]()
My Russian Temptation by Sonja Grey
Gorgeous, broody, and intimidating as hell…I can’t decide if I want to punch him or kiss him.Moira:Inheriting my grandad’s boxing club is the last thing I expected, but I’m determined to make it work.The rival Russian boxing club might have other plans for me.Nikolai is almost twice my age, sexier than any man has a right to be, and he makes it clear he doesn’t want the Irish club opening back up... -
![The Highest Bidder by Arianna Fraser]()
The Highest Bidder by Arianna Fraser
Ethan... I find lost things and people for the MacTavish Scottish Mafia.Sometimes, I return them to their proper owner. Sometimes, I make them disappear.When I'm charged with bringing back runaway Sloan Masters to her father, the instructions are If you can't extract her, unalive her. I don't hurt women, I protect them. But I still have a job to do. When I find her, there's one more wrinkle...Categorized as:
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![Deviant Hearts by Jagger Cole]()
Deviant Hearts by Jagger Cole
To stop a mafia war, I’m being forced to marry my sworn enemy.A brutal, domineering, and lethally beautiful monster with a body built for violence. Ares Drakos—new king of the Drakos Mafia family—is every inch the God of War he’s named after.And now, I belong to him.Our unholy union is meant to end the bloodshed between Irish and Greek. A rising tide to lift all ships.A match made in hell...
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