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Fighting Fate by S.M. Olivier
Before fate found me, I was alone, lost, and struggling to find my path. Love was something I thought I’d never find. Family wasn’t something I thought I’d never have. Now that it’s all before me, unfolding and leading me forward, I would do everything in my power to keep what fate has given me. Walking this path has its roadblocks, mostly from people who want to throw me off... -
Finding Fate by S.M. Olivier
My name is Peyton, and I have a charmed life. I live in a beautiful mansion on top of a hill and want for nothing. My father’s successful, and my mother’s devoted to seeing me and my siblings succeed… Oh, wait…that’s not my life at all. That’s my half-sister’s life. Until recently, I had no family, aside from my mom and dad... -
Perfection of Suffering by M. Sinclair
The Southern Aristocracy brought together by one woman - Dahlia Aldridge.I had lived here most of my life in a blissful state of ignorance, surrounded by a loving family and the other residents of Wildberry Lane. Specifically, their sons - the heirs to some of the largest fortunes in the country...Categorized as:
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Second Chances with my Billionaire Bosses: A Military Reverse Harem Romance by Summer Haze
They kissed me like they owned me.Then they vanished.Now my three ex-military cowboys are back—rich, possessive, and ready to claim what’s theirs.I spent ten years convincing myself they never meant anything.That one stolen night was just a reckless mistake.But now Rhett, Arlo, and Shep are back—older, richer, and dangerously determined.They don’t just want an apology. They want me... -
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Uncharted by Ellie Pond
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter months stranded on our island paradise, we've built something beautiful—a home, a family, a love I never thought possible. The real world keeps creeping closer and it's not bringing rescue with it. Pirates haunt the horizon threatening everything we've built. And there are secrets about the yacht’s sabotage that point to someone wanting us dead... -
Fallen Crest Alternative Version by Tijan
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThis book was originally written to be the sequel to Fallen Crest High. It was scrapped and not used. Fallen Crest Family was written instead as the number two book in the Fallen Crest Series. However; this version was posted on the author's page for free reading as a thank you to her readers. After reading what she posted, enough fans requested this story to be published so here it is...Categorized as:
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Torn & Bound Duet by K. Webster, Nikki Ash
From USA Today bestselling authors K Webster and Nikki Ash comes an angsty, new adult, poly romance.I’ve spent the past three years in college terrorizing the dean, also known as my father.I’m everything he hates.Troublemaker. Slacker. Gay.But I’m only getting started.I’m about to make Dad really proud with my newest life choices…I fall for my best friend, Mia, who’s a freaking chick...Categorized as:
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The Heartbreakers by Melissa Adams
“𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙨. 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣.“The rival 𝘴𝘬𝘺𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴- the 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 and the 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝘀 - have been at each other’s throats since the Devils came to 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘷𝘦...Categorized as:
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Evil Spirited by C.M. Wondrak
The Black Hand. The group of criminals I'd returned to Cypress to destroy, only... things are so much more complicated than I ever knew. I used to have a plan: kill them all. I used to not care who got caught in the crossfire of my vengeance, but then I realized something. That's not who I am. I don't take pleasure in killing. I kill only when it needs to be done. It is a job, nothing more... -
Four Tattoos by Stephanie Brother
Falling for four gruff tattoo artists is unexpected…getting pregnant is catastrophic. I'm the girl everyone looks to for a sunny comment and a bright smile. That’s why my attraction to four older ex-military men with silver in their hair and dark ink all over their muscular bodies comes as a complete surprise. We have nothing in common, but I'm putty in their experienced hands...Categorized as:
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Dirty Dancer by Heather Long
We were…The abandoned.The abused.The lost.The survivors.Now we’re a family, and we’re going to stay that way.We won the war, we came out stronger on the other side. But some wounds take a long time to heal. Others may never fully vanish, but scar tissue can form and knit the injuries closed.Building a life together means changes, and sacrifices. It means taking risks. It means flying again...Categorized as:
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The Shadows of Wildberry Lane: Completed Trilogy by M. Sinclair
The southern aristocracy brought together…An underworld empire put at risk…Six vicious men united… By one woman—Dahlia AldridgeI had lived here most of my life in a blissful state of ignorance, surrounded by a loving family and the other residents of Wildberry Lane. Specifically, their sons - the heirs to some of the largest fortunes in the country...Categorized as:
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Daughter of Deception by Ruby Vincent
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOur enemies are everywhere……and we can’t see them.The Brotherhood has us in their sights. In their scope.The attacks are coming from everywhere and nowhere from a seemingly invisible enemy. But they won’t be invisible for long.When we discover how the Brotherhood manages to stay five steps ahead, it’s up to me to find and stop the traitor...Categorized as:
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Walker by LeAnn Ashers
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSUMMERAll 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...Categorized as:
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PUCKING HUGE by Stephanie Brother, Kasmit Covers
My stepbrothers are known for three their speed on the ice, their skill with a puck, and the size of their... ‘sticks.’The Drayton triplets are the hottest players in college hockey, and every girl at Eastern U wants a taste. Not me. I knew them back when they were just three angry, rebellious boys with something to prove...Categorized as:
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Play Rough by Eva Ashwood
Play Rough is the thrilling second installment in the Black Rose Kisses series.Note: The blurb below contains spoilers for the first book, so I'd highly recommend not reading it until you've finished reading book one, Fight Dirty. Cool? Cool.***Vengeance is coming. And she’s a cold-blooded bitch.I can still hear the gunshot. Still see the blank look on Sloan’s face as he pulled the trigger... -
Bossed by Three Billionaire Brothers by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsME: "I don’t want drama in my life."ALSO ME: "A four-person polygamy with my best friend’s dad and his twin bros? Why yes!!!"It started when my best friend proposed a Summer nanny gig with the Bradshaw trio.Three silver fox billionaire brothers living in the luxurious French Riviera.I've learned to equate men to heartache and pain...Categorized as:
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Auctioned to the Mountain Men: A Forced Proximity Virgin Reverse Harem Romance by Brooklyn Cox
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI never thought I’d auction my v-card to survive.Now I’m snowed in with three mountain men who want more than my innocence. The underground auction was my escape plan.Instead, it landed me in the arms of three rugged, commanding brothers with eyes that see too much and hands that leave me trembling.Two months in their remote that was the deal.Fulfill their terms, take the money and start over... -
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Eight Bikers' Heir by Nicole Casey
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA biker gang wants me to have their baby? This must be some wild joke.It all started with a flirty chat with Kai, the leader of the Iron Serpents MC. One wild night led to something I never saw coming: I was pregnant.I thought I’d be raising my child alone, but the gang makes a shocking offer: they need an heir, and they promise to support me throughout my pregnancy... -
Pack Power Play by Melissa Huxley
If life ran as smoothly as the engines she loved, Alexis would have a much easier time being an omega.But her life is misfiring, and all she can do is try to make the best of it. Disguised as a beta to avoid judgement over her life choices and typically masculine career aspirations, she’s living life on suppressants...Categorized as:
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Motorycle Daddies by Liz Archer
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBlurb...Categorized as:
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Refusing Kendall by Brandy Slaven
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKendall and her quad are moving on to the next chapter of their life. They now face the demanding schedules of going to seperate colleges and the boys' new football stardom. When circumstances and doubt threaten the relationship the five of them have built, it will become Kendall's responsiblility to hold them together... -
The Trouble With Luck by Sinclair Kelly, Letty Frame
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFour best friends on spring break in Chicago on St. Patty’s Day… What could possibly go wrong?!Lennon, Harper, Skyler, and Bristol have been inseparable the past four years while studying at NIU. With graduation right around the corner, they plan an epic spring break getaway to make new, lasting memories that will get them through the uncertainty that lies ahead... -
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Why Choose the Bodyguards by Sylvie Haas
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm single. I'm pregnant. I'm a virgin.For every cautionary statement, there’s a poor soul serving as the example. For instance, you can get knocked up the first time you have sex. I’m sure there are a lot of examples so let’s skip ahead.You can get pregnant without penetration. Seriously! I did. And no, I’m not lying.But I am on a mission... -
Andrei by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuintessence: The Sequel PART TWO In the stunning sequel to SAWYER, ANDREI, part two of the Quintessence sequel, finds our quintet in chaos as they deal with the aftermath of Devon's uncharacteristic behavior. With Andrei having to call on his grandfather for help, secrets are uncovered that may break or make this household of six. Find out what happens in ANDREI...Categorized as:
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Kurt by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKurt's the calmest of the Quintessence bunch, but even he has a vengeful streak when it comes to protecting and defending those he loves. A trip to Moscow for Christmas and New Year's are side-lined when the real truth about Sascha's accident comes to life. Jungle justice comes at a price, leaving Kurt and Sascha uncertain if their soul can carry the burden... -
Sean by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSean is the serious one in his household of seven. The one who deals with murders on a daily basis, who keeps things in line, who handles the rough caress of life as the lines blur between their world and society. But he isn't perfect. And he's only human...Categorized as:
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A Wicked Education by Mika Lane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Student/Professor Reverse Harem Romance They say I’m the hottest girl on campus, and my sexy professors are about to show me why I should choose them over the boys my age.I can have any guy on campus.One look and a smile are all it takes.Jocks, nerds, hippies…they all love me.But my professors have other ideas.They want to give me a wicked education…in lust...Categorized as:
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Puck Your Friend by Sara Vincent
A full-length, high-heat Omegaverse hockey romance about second chances, found family, and truths that don’t stay buried.Frankie met Ford, Wes, Logan, and Jace at sports camp. A group of boys who made space for her in a way no one else ever had. Back then, she was leading the charge, chasing a dream to make it big, and positive she'd be an Alpha.Then she presented early... -
Room Twenty: Owning Their Angel by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHEATHERMy first mistake is forgetting my place. I let myself believe, as I give them my submission, that they will cherish it. But I am only a club angel. What I see in their eyes is lust, not a promise for the future.My second mistake is running, but when I see the positive test all I can feel is panic. I was always good at running. From my mistakes, from my past...Categorized as:
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Twisted Kings: A why choose reverse harem mafia romance by Ava Summers
Dario promised to protect me from the evil monsters that lurked in the dark.Only it was all a pretty lie.After he vanished, I never expected to see Dario again. But fate had other ideas.The sweet, kind-hearted boy I once loved has grown into a dangerously sinful man with muscles, tattoos, and vengeance in his heart.I have no clue what Dario’s problem is... -
Reign of Psychos by Ava Summers
Leaving might break us apart, but staying will be the death of us all.My heart is shattered.Just as I let my walls down and allowed my five broken princes in, I’m forced to push them away again.Milo, my sweet nerd.Landon, my future husband. Or so he thinks.Kyril, my fierce protector.Cassian, the man who gave up everything for me.And Dario, my first love... -
Auctioned to the Prisoners by Stephanie Brother
When I sold myself to save my sister’s life, I never expected three violent prisoners to steal my heart in the process.Thirty days is all I have to raise the money to help my sister. At the auction, I expect to be bought to service a rich man’s every desire. But instead, I’m sold to a prison warden—and his debts become mine to repay...Categorized as:
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Saved by the Marines by Cathleen Cole, Frank Jensen
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThey never should’ve been protecting me. Now, they’re my only hope… As the daughter of a US Senator, my life was never going to be normal. I thought I’d finally escaped out from my father’s shadow, but he dragged me back kicking and screaming... -
Secret Baby and the Bratva by Sylvie Haas
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI hid my pregnancy for 9 months, but my secret's out now!We all have that friend—the one who can convince us to do anything. The one who gets away with everything. I’m not that friend. I’m the friend who lets my bestie convince me to go to a sex club, relax my better judgment for one night, hook up with three guys, and end up pregnant... -
Protégé by B. Lybaek
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEvery maze needs a monster.It took losing everything before I willingly entered the cold and unforgiving maze, all to be reunited with the love of my life—my cousin. Within the world of grueling training and extravagant galas, it’s becoming harder to know who the monster is...Categorized as:
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TEAM PLAYERS by Stephanie Brother, Kasmit Designs
A standalone reverse harem romance in the bestselling Huge Series...I’ve always been told I’m a team player…now my foster brothers want to put me to the test.When I inherit a home from my long estranged father, it’s a dream come true. Pregnant and alone at nineteen, it’s just the break I need... -
Knotting With A Stranger by Harley Knight
It started with a message to the wrong number… now I’m craving a stranger.Running the bakery with my sister is my life—early mornings, endless dough, and just enough sugar to keep me sane. I don’t have time for distractions.But when I accidentally text a stranger, everything changes.He’s not just mysterious—he’s sharp-tongued, wickedly charming, and far too good at making me forget common sense... -
Tainted Deception by Kay Riley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJace and Kian. Best friends until a gang rivalry ripped them apart. Three summers ago, I played them both, never expecting to have guilt over what I did.Once I got what I needed, I fled, planning to never see them again. I stayed tucked away at Little Haven University, hidden in plain sight while making moves in the dark... -
Andrei by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsQuintessence: The Sequel PART TWO In the stunning sequel to SAWYER, ANDREI, part two of the Quintessence sequel, finds our quintet in chaos as they deal with the aftermath of Devon's uncharacteristic behavior. With Andrei having to call on his grandfather for help, secrets are uncovered that may break or make this household of six. Find out what happens in ANDREI... -
Professor Daddies: An Age Gap Reverse Harem Romance by Liz Archer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’re three silver fox professors. I’m their “one-flight-stand”… And new student.I lost my v-card,and joined the mile high club…All in one flight.Then I found out who they really were…My dad’s best friends. My three swoony professors.And now, one of them is going to be my twin babies’ father... -
Harper's Renegades by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratings**This is a Stand Alone that pairs with the Hidden Empire Series storyline. Can be read alone but if read after Four Tricks it will give you more background.You know, I thought my life was pretty normal. I was working towards my dream of being a fashion designer, even got my own shop. My best friend Dax and I met in college as roommates and became soul sisters for life...Categorized as:
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Knot Your Forever by Jarica James
Losing your mate is said to be one of the most painful experiences an omega can face, I now know how true that is. Now I have to face a world without Everett. He was my best friend, my mate, and my alpha.It didn’t take long before I decided that it was too hard to keep going...Categorized as:
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Ruthless Spring by Quirah Casey
I once thought Spring was beautiful, until they bathed me in it’s ugliness.Three months have already changed my life, the next nine just may destroy me.Flowers are supposed to bloom in the spring, but this flower is dying.This girl is withering as the Costa Family pluck my petals, covering them in blood, regret, and malice...Categorized as:
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Kurt by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKurt's the calmest of the Quintessence bunch, but even he has a vengeful streak when it comes to protecting and defending those he loves. A trip to Moscow for Christmas and New Year's are side-lined when the real truth about Sascha's accident comes to life. Jungle justice comes at a price, leaving Kurt and Sascha uncertain if their soul can carry the burden...Categorized as:
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Knot That Delicate by Melissa Huxley
I’m a damaged Omega, but I’m not that delicate. I fled, leaving behind the life of a captive with only the will to live and a little hope that a rescue was on the horizon. Little did I know, three Alphas are out there, ready and willing to take me in, saving me from my haunted past and sheltering me without question...Categorized as:
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Rain on Wildflowers by Drea Denae
Savage. Insane. Monster. Being branded as Hudson View University’s resident psychopath really doesn’t bother me. Sure, starting my first year in college would be a lot easier if the media wasn’t constantly chasing me down hoping for an exclusive. It’d be nice to get lunch without all the true crime junkies on campus checking to see if I’ve ordered a side of violence with my burger...Categorized as:
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The Alpha Club by Roxy Collins
I’M HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT.I thought I had everything under control. A foolproof plan to keep the noxious Sawyer Pack from claiming me as their omega.But right when I’m about to make my bid for freedom, it all comes crashing down.Instead of escape, I’m dumped in the lap of the Volk Pack – incredibly powerful alphas who have taken control of the most infamous club in the city... -
Found Omega by Liora Rose
I’m at the mercy of my enemy……too bad he has none for an omega like me. The most dangerous man in the city plans to destroy me. And he’s making good on his dark promises, ripping me from my alphas, the only place I feel I belong.Now, tossed into a nightmare of my enemy’s making, my heart is broken.So is my hope...Categorized as:
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