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Valkyrie by Kris Michaels
A Beauty, but eventually the allure fades. The assassin known as Valkyrie uses her many charms to ensnare the unsuspecting monsters she kills. She lives among the rich, privileged, beautiful people of the world. Or so they’d have the world believe. She’s witnessed the ugliness, brutality, contempt, and greed that formed the miscreants she hunted. A Beast, at least in most people’s eyes...Categorized as:
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Conquered by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsDylan Welsh was the last man standing…until Sawyer Glasgow brought him to his knees. Dylan wasn’t ready for Sawyer. He wasn’t ready to confront the truth of his past. He wasn’t ready to admit he’s fallen in love with the sweet, sexy woman who captivated him from the moment he saw her. He’s especially not prepared to face the hurt he’s caused Sawyer. But to keep her, he must do all three... -
The Final Hour by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTrained to fight and born to lead, Emilia can handle anything the sexy Irishman throws her way—except love.Sean McGregor, the handsome and protective Irish billionaire, was once the king of one-night-stands, but when a beautiful and courageous Italian comes into his life, everything changes. He only wants her—the one woman he can’t have... -
It Hurts Me by Penelope Sky
My husband of two years tells me he wants an open marriage. I'm stunned. I'm hurt. And I'm livid. I don't want to be married to a man that wants to open our bed to other people. But then I get a flat tire in the pouring rain and a sexy-as-hell gentleman helps me out. My husband is in the game, so one look at the skull ring on this gentleman's left hand tells me exactly who he is...Categorized as:
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Playing With Danger by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIt’s strange how quickly life can go from predictable and boring to…not. How a chance meeting can set off a chain reaction. How a single moment can offer much-needed clarity. How a kiss can alter the course of your life. Valentine Malone fell into my life…correction, I fell into his in the aisle of a grocery store... -
My Friend the Billionaire by Maggie Cole
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI’m keeping Chase Monroe in the friend zone. He’s doing everything possible to move me out of it. He's the living embodiment of the billionaire playboy—richer than God, sexy as sin, and charming as hell. With a full calendar of friends-with-benefits. His strict no-relationships policy means I’d be another notch on his bedpost. Not happening. But our friendship is hard to keep...Categorized as:
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The Key Trilogy by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsKey of Light (2003)The Malory Price Life Plan does not include a quixotic quest - but the strangers on Warrior's Peak claim that she must find a key that will release three souls held captive by an evil god. Little does she know that the quest will bring her two new friends, the love of her life, and danger beyond anyone's imagination... -
Forever Lies by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsGreer Parker had her life planned out. She’d follow in her father and brothers’ FBI footsteps, and then she’d become the first female director. Now on loan to the president’s off-the-books black ops group, Greer is at a crossroads in her life—go back to the FBI or forge a new path... -
Finding Monica by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYears of abuse at the hands of her father has taught Monica Collins she can’t trust anyone—especially military men. Since escaping her home, she’s built a successful career as a nanny, showing other kids the love she was denied as a child. But when her employer’s ambassadorial home becomes fair game for intruders during a riot, she’s forced to rely on two SEALs to get her to safety... -
Sins of the Father: A Forbidden Love/Soul Mate/Billionaire Romance by Maggie Cole
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA slow burn of adrenaline that will keep you buzzing until you can’t handle it anymore…Worth the wait…An animal under the sheets…That’s what his exes claimed about Steven Sinclair on national T.V.He’s super successful, scheduled, and has rules about dating.And he’s my soon to be sister-in-law Quinn’s brother.I’m only in Chicago for the wedding and to watch my niece for the week.. -
Leo by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe had no complaints… Great job, great boss, great co-workers. And a best friend he’d known for years.Okay, almost no complaints… The women he dated paled in comparison to his best friend.She had a lot of complaints… A job she hated, a tyrant for a boss, working with people that got on her last nerve. And no time for love. Plus, the guys she dated couldn’t come close to her best friend... -
Finding Kenna by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter jumping into a canal to save a man’s life, only to find out that he was a Navy SEAL not in the need of saving, Kenna and Marshall “Aleck” Smart hit it off.Aleck is intrigued by the bubbly waitress who almost landed on his head during a training exercise, and after getting to know her better, is thrilled they’ve hit it off so well... -
More Than Paper: Forbidden Love/Billionaire Romance by Maggie Cole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFifteen years ago, I was young and dumb. I married Valeria to save her from being deported and having to marry one of her father’s men. She’s a lesbian, we’re only friends, and it was supposed to be for only a few years. But I didn’t know her father was the most ruthless man in Colombia. Marriage is something he takes seriously. Divorce is not an option... -
Endless Shadows by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRyker Faulkner has built his empire by being ruthless. No one knows the full extent Ryker has gone to in order to build himself up from nothing to one of the most powerful men in the country. So when someone comes after him, everyone knows the last thing Ryker will do is sit back and watch it burn.Kenzie Carys was used to being in the shadows. She was a nurse on night shift... -
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This Much Is True by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhen celebrity Laina Kelley bolted from her small hometown church on her wedding day, she ran to the first place that came to mind—the home of the local farrier, a gorgeous playboy who just so happens to be her first love … and biggest frenemy... -
Out of Office by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA recluse discovers that what he endured and survived was orchestrated by one evil man. With nothing left to lose, Zachary wakes up and chooses vengeance.Charlotte Simmons may pretend to be innocent, but everything she has was bought with money made from my suffering.I intend to uncover her family’s sins and expose them to the world.Lying about who I am? She doesn’t deserve the truth... -
Gabriel by Kris Michaels
David Xavier—and all those he loved or counted as friends—would forever be mouth-watering targets to men of evil intent. His wealth could settle a small country's foreign debt. Because of this, from the moment of his birth, his mother obscured his identity... -
Endeared by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter finishing a hard-won medical residency, Owen Sinclair now lives his dream as a family physician. The windfall that brought him newfound wealth has also made handsome Dr. Sinclair the town’s most eligible bachelor... -
Love Notes & Lifelines by Avery Maxwell
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe job was simple. Always answer the phone—no exceptions—then solve the caller’s catastrophe as efficiently as possible.The rules were simpler. They contact you, not the other way around. Never give them your real name, number, or any personal information not required to help a newly single dad keep his head above water.And never, ever get involved with a caller... -
Be Your Everything by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee comes a romance about childhood friends who marry in Vegas and embark on a wild ride to find their happily ever after.With two protective older brothers and a traditional Catholic Italian mother, it’s surprising that Chloe D’Angelo can manage a date without someone in the family naysaying her romantic choice... -
Stolen Heart by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsGriffenWhat happens when the only person you ever trusted betrays you?Hope Daniels was my friend. My confident.Right up until the day she stabbed me in the back and cost me everything.My family. My fortune. My legacy.Now my father's been murdered and his will might be the death of me.It wasn’t enough to banish me fifteen years ago. Even dead, he cant resist twisting the knife... -
The Sandcastle Hurricane by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFamily, wounded hearts, and a Texas bed-and-breakfast are in need of repair in New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s inviting novel about down-home comfort and second chances.Cousins Tabby and Ellie Mae are due for a change... -
Forgotten Secrets by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFBI Special Agent Jesse Marx doesn’t know which is worse—waking up in a horse stable with no memories of the past two weeks or waking up to discover he’s wearing a wedding band. Not only has he been injured, but he’s also married—something he vowed to never do.Dakota Fleming refuses to feel a connection to any man, much less be tied down to one... -
Scheming Heart by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsScarlettI don’t want to lie to him. I really don’t.First of all, he's hot. Really hot. I know I swore off gorgeous men for the rest of eternity, but Tenn Sawyer has me questioning all of my choices. At least, any choices that mean I can’t have him.Second, he isn’t just hot, Tenn is bossy and domineering and patient and his smile makes my panties melt. And that was all before he kidnapped me.After... -
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Dirty Dozen by Liliana Hart
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the twelfth installment of the J.J. Graves mystery series from New York Times Bestselling Author Liliana Hart, winter has moved into Bloody Mary with a vengeance. But so has a killer who's bringing a modern flair in his imitation of Jack the Ripper. It's up to J.J. and her husband, Sheriff Jack Lawson, to hunt the hunter and bring justice to the victims... -
Royal by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDree has been swindled, chased, heartbroken, conscripted, and kidnapped. What on Earth could be worse than all that? Don’t ask. Don’t miss the exciting next book in the Maxence saga, ROYAL! Is this the first Maxence book you’ve run across? Start the series with the first book, ROGUE. Her ex-boyfriend was supposed to propose in Paris, but instead, he swindled her out of every penny she had... -
The Gritty Truth by Melissa Foster
A fun, sexy, and emotionally riveting new standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster. THE GRITTY TRUTH is the perfect love story for those who enjoy fiercely loyal and insanely sexy alpha heroes, smart, sassy heroines, strong family bonds, bikers, babies, and more!Recovering drug addict Quincy Gritt has fought his demons... -
Forever by Ivy Nelson
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRussell Adler has one job while Elijah Barrett is away. Keep Holly Barrett and her best friend safe from those out to collapse Club Solitaire. There's just one problem, Holly's best friend is a pain in the ass. A gorgeous, irresistible, pain in the ass.Forever is the conclusion to the Diamond Doms series. Cover Reveal and full description coming soon... -
He Said Together by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom New York Times, bestselling author Ruth Cardello comes another scorching Corisi romance about the lengths people go for those they love and how complicated family can be.Kal has always done whatever was necessary to protect and care for his family—even if that meant dancing for money. He’s not happy with his life or himself, but what matters most are the people he loves... -
Betrayed by Truths by Ella Miles
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"What do you want with me?" "Everything. I want f--ing everything. " I lost a bet; now I'm his. His to own. His to claim. Nothing but property. But I'm only beginning to understand the truth. I can choose my own fate. And claim a future I never thought was possible. I just can't let Enzo lie to me anymore. I have to find the truth. Even if it kills me... -
Compromising the Billionaire by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf you've been waiting for Aiden's story, this is it! It's hard to believe the sweet blond is a stone cold criminal. Those lavender eyes. Her lush mouth. That body. I won’t be taken in by a sweet pair of tits and long legs. She’s after my company. She’s after me. You know what they say about enemies. I need her close so I can figure out exactly what she’s up to... -
Always Love by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLusting after my father’s protégé and friend is plain stupid considering I’m invisible to him…Jagger Halsey…He’s sinful, much older and talented beyond words.My father thinks the world of him.So do I.And I’ve tried to tell him in not-so-subtle ways. Even after my numerous, persistent attempts to catch his attention, he ignores me.Exasperated and heartbroken, I give up...Categorized as:
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Undone by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLily Knox Sinclair is a man of a few words. Intense. Focused. Touching him is a bad idea. I already know that. I know it and I want to do it anyway. My life is a mess—A man is the last thing I need. My dead husband left behind nothing but trouble. Knox has answers, but he isn't sharing. I don’t know if I can trust him. I want to. I can’t afford to be wrong... -
Deja Brew by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWithin the struggling cafe Deja Brew, trouble percolates beneath the coffee beans. The shop’s owner, Shale, is forced into a dangerous game by a cartel, and when her shipment vanishes, it's game on.Shale's only hope is an unexpected Junior. Her only regular, and a local hacker with a knack for saving the day... -
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Hold Me Forever by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTyler Maxwell's story will be released on January 18th.As the leagues’ top goalie for the Chicago Blades, I stay disciplined and follow three principles:1. Keep a pristine image.2. Play smart and hard on the ice.3. Stay out of relationships... -
Defending Home by Caitlyn O'Leary
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWill Two Tormented Souls Have The Courage To Reach For Love?The only family Nolan O’Rourke ever claimed were his Navy SEAL brothers, they had never let him down. His childhood wasn’t rough, it wasn’t hard, it was hell, and now any mission that he was assigned to was a cakewalk in comparison... -
Trapped by Lies by Ella Miles
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy life is nothing but lies. And turns out, Enzo wasn’t the only one who lied to me. I don’t know who to trust anymore. But my future relies on determining the truth from the lies. I’ve tried to escape. But somehow I’m more trapped than ever. And I’m more his than I ever thought possible. This is book 3 in the Truth or Lies series. It ends on a cliffhanger... -
Burning Roses by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you burn a rose the ashes cling to your soul as charred fragments of insanity. It takes seconds to walk away, your future stolen by ruthless vanity. The scent is sweet, but the thorns cut deep. Your lies are all that's left to keep. A whispered word extinguishes the flame. Your heart will never be the same again. You try to re-light the fire in vain. Your tears destroy like acid rain... -
East End by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere is no rest for the wicked.And I have to confess, I have indeed been wicked.I have one job. Protect the team by keeping Interpol Agent, Nyla Kincaid, off our backs and out of our hair by any means necessary. In the chess game of revenge, the queen reigns supreme. And unfortunately for me, she's ready to topple the king.She know what we did. What we stole. Who we burned... -
Niro by Jessica Gadziala
* You do not need to read the OG Henchmen to read this new series *Joining the MC had never been a question.Raised by an ex-cage-fighting member, Niro hadn’t seen any future for himself that didn’t involve bikes, guns, violence, and the brotherhood he’d learned to revere above all else. But joining the Henchmen meant he couldn’t have the only other thing in life he wanted.Andi... -
The Renegade Billionaire by Avery Maxwell
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHe’s got two reasons for getting out of bed every morning: Running his family’s empire and ruining his father. Braxton Reyes doesn’t have time for anything else in his life. At least not until his grandfather’s will is read. The only man Braxton ever trusted has just derailed everything he’s worked for... -
Moments for You by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTwo widows. One wedding dress. And a promise of forever in the next installment of the Wilder Brothers from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan.A wedding dress is meant to be worn only once.When a stranger finds herself in need of a miracle at the last minute, I do the unthinkable: I offer mine to her.The same one I wore down the aisle for my late husband...Categorized as:
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Give Me Forever by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe was my first love. Now he's my roommate. And he won't stop until he wins me back.Conned out of my business I have no other choice but to move back home to Chicago. I’m determined to rebuild everything, but I’m so broke that I can’t even afford to pay rent.Then my first love, Sam Maxwell, unexpectedly pops back into my life and turns out to be my knight in shining armor...Categorized as:
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Late Nights & Love Lines by Avery Maxwell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe job was simple. Answer the phone, solve the single dad's dilemma, and move on.I'm the temporary solution.The fill-in.The short-term Single Dad Hotline Helper until a more suitable one can be found.I don't get attached, I don't stick around, and I certainly don't fall for the single dad.Until the job said, "Hold my beer," and tipped my world upside down... -
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Count to Ten by Karen Rose
In all his years in the Chicago Fire Department, Lieutenant Reed Solliday ahs never experienced anything like this recent outbreak of house fires - devastating, vicious and in one case, homicidal. He has another problem - his new partner, Detective Mia Mitchell. She's brash, bossy, and taking the case in a direction he never imagined... -
Reckless Trust by Nyssa Kathryn
It’s a long-awaited homecoming…but not everyone’s happy about her return. Five years ago, Tilly Taylor’s father did something that cost her everything. Her home. Her friends. And all the trust she’d ever earned. Now she’s back, and ready to prove to everyone that she’s nothing like Martin Taylor. Unfortunately, the small town of Misty Peak doesn’t forgive or forget so easily...Categorized as:
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The Benefactor by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI am many things. billionaire, rogue, rebel. But I never figured myself for a thief.My money can buy power, control, access. Even oaths of loyalty.The one thing it can't buy is her...or her safety.I vowed to protect her...I failed...I can't, under any circumstances, fail again. In order to save her, I'll have to give up the one thing that I value most--control.The Canary Jewel is the key... -
Always Mine by Scarlett Avery
I broke the number one rule to a long-lasting friendship. I fell for my best friend. Roderick Wolfe... My sexy, tattooed best friend—a former rock star god turned music exec and billionaire—has me locked in the friend zone. I’m just a sidekick to him, but I crave so much more. I want to be the one Rod looks at with lust in his eyes. The thought consumes me, but I suppress it... -
Critical Strike by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsYou won't want to miss this heart-pounding bodyguard thriller from Janie Crouch. Previously Published as Texas Bodyguard: Luke.She’s seen too muchAnd he’s running out of time to save her…The last person security expert Luke Patterson ever expected to see again is in desperate trouble. Claire Wallace witnessed her boss’s murder…and the killer is tearing her quiet life apart to find her...Categorized as:
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Are We There Yet? by Savannah Scott
A vintage VW van. Four friends. A cross-country road trip.It will be the best adventure of my life, if only I can shake the feelings I have for Cameron .Cameron Reeves is as gorgeous as his name makes him sound.He’s about six feet tall, which is the height I always wrote in my ideal man list in my journal. Yes. I have a list of qualities I want in a man...
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