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Delighted by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBrian “Boomer” Ward believes in sheltering strays. After all, the men and women of McKay-Taggart made him family when he had none. So when the kid next door needs help one night, he thinks nothing of protecting her until her mom gets home. But when he meets Daphne Carlton, the thoughts hit him hard. She’s stunning and hardworking and obviously in need of someone to put her first...Categorized as:
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Enchanted by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA snarky submissive princess. Sarah Stevens’s life is pretty sweet. By day, she’s a dedicated trauma nurse and by night, a fun-loving club sub. She adores her job, has a group of friends who have her back, and is a member of the hottest club in Dallas. So why does it all feel hollow? Could it be because she fell for her dream man and can’t forgive him for walking away from her? Nope... -
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![Adored by Lexi Blake]()
Adored by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA man who gave up on love. Bradford is an intimidating man. In his professional life, he has a reputation for demolishing his opponents in the courtroom. At the exclusive BDSM club Sanctum, he prefers disciplining pretty submissives with no strings attached. In his line of work, there’s no time for a healthy relationship... -
![The Bodyguard and the Bombshell by Lexi Blake]()
The Bodyguard and the Bombshell by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake comes a new story in her Masters and Mercenaries series…. The Bodyguard…. Nate Carter left Australia’s elite SASR unit after a tragic accident. Shattered by the experience, he thought taking a job in the States might be a good way to start over. His father’s former employer, McKay-Taggart, has a position for him in the bodyguard unit...Categorized as:
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![Submission by Carly Marie]()
Submission by Carly Marie
Everything Dean knows about himself is about to change. Dean’s friends see him as a genius who’s confident, successful, and Dominant. What they don’t see are insecurities that he’s hidden for years. An accident nearly took his life and left him scarred and in pain. His walls keep his secrets safe, but also prevent him from being the Daddy he once was... -
![Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke]()
Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDavey’s Revised Rule #1: A good Daddy will love his boy with all his heart. Davey Hendrickson doesn’t mind being forever single when he’s got his bestie at his side. It’s not that he wants to be single. He’s spent most of his adult life searching for his own perfect Daddy... -
![Your Rule to Break by Rachel LaBerge]()
Your Rule to Break by Rachel LaBerge
YOUR RULE TO BREAK IS A STEAMY FOOTBALL ROMANCE WITH FAKE DATING. It's the second book in The Play Caller series and can be read as a standalone. What do you do when your sister is marrying your ex? If there’s an answer, Emilie Hayes would love to know... -
![Fifty Shades of Pink by Jourdyn Kelly]()
Fifty Shades of Pink by Jourdyn Kelly
BDSM was never my scene. I've always thought I was too strong to be dominated. Authority and I never did get along. So, when I was dragged to a special kind of club for my best friend's bachelorette party the last thing I expected to do was surrender myself completely. I wasn't going to participate. Then I was summoned to the "Pink Room". Her room... -
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Secret Submission by Golden Angel
Dear Mistress Julie,. I want to apologize for any fright or distress I might have inadvertently caused you. I don’t think I have, but just in case. I didn’t mean to worry you when I sent the gift to your house. If you’d like to know who I am, I am willing to meet. I haven’t revealed myself before because I’ve been unsure of what you would think. Of what everyone would think... -
![Live, Love, Spy by Lexi Blake]()
Live, Love, Spy by Lexi Blake
Life can often be awkward when you are a child genius. For Louisa Ward, that came in the form of meeting her one true love at age 12. TJ Taggart was perfect. But being a year younger and a full year ahead of him in school always made things weird. Working in the CIA has made her into a strong and capable woman. Until she sees TJ...Categorized as:
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Reunion by Neve Wilder
Cole:. Dane was everything I wanted to be in high school. Popular, confident, insanely hot. He was also my best friend and secret crush until I managed to screw that up. When I see him again after nearly a decade apart, I’m floored. If anything, he’s even sexier. But more importantly, he’s not holding any grudges. In fact, he seems… interested in me...Categorized as:
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![My Blind Date Babygirl by Shanna Handel]()
My Blind Date Babygirl by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe doesn't just need a man in her life. She needs a daddy. She's all business and as sassy as they come,. Playing the role of Ice Queen. She needs a daddy to warm her up,. and reveal her softer side. I want her over my knee. .. And in my bed. This beautiful girl needs an attitude adjustment. .. And a firm hand to guide her. It's only one blind date,. But I can't get her out of my mind... -
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Divine Solace by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBook 8 in the Nature of Desire series. After too many failed relationships, Gen has settled into a quiet, acceptable life as a middle-aged single woman. But then she meets Mistress Lyda and her sexy male sub Noah, and the two of them give her a different view of “acceptable”—as well as a renewed longing for the type of love and romance she thought had passed her by... -
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Assisted by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFoolish is judging a book by its cover… or a hockey coach by his suit. As assistant coach of the Nashville Grizzlies, Imil Bouchard has everything he needs, except maybe a Daddy. On the wrong side of forty and not looking for a traditional Dom, he knows there’s no point wishing for what he can’t have... -
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![Seduced by Eden by Jade May]()
Seduced by Eden by Jade May
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne year. Countless lies. Inside Eden, I'm in control. Men fall at my feet. Because that's what I do find out what they really want. .. and give it to them. But when my sister needs life-saving surgery, I have to start playing a bigger game. It's that or allow myself to be cornered by my toxic family. Again. The deal is simple... -
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Free Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOnly his ropes can unravel the past. I never thought I’d see him again, but when my former best friend shows up ready to make amends, it becomes clear just how tied to the past I am. He disappeared when I needed him the most, leaving me to navigate my truth alone. Now he’s back. Nixon’s art leaves me vulnerable, defenseless, and I like it...Categorized as:
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Off Limits by C.C. Piper
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWanting her is wrong. It always has been. After all, Alaina is my best friend’s little sister. She’s wild, yet innocent. I’d been craving her when the club accidentally set us up. The beautiful accident might lead to something ugly. Her overprotective brother can’t find out about us. But I’m ready to fight him till the end. I’d do anything to have Alaina in my life...Categorized as:
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![Take A Shot On Me by Leigh Carron]()
Take A Shot On Me by Leigh Carron
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCocktails aren't the only thing getting served at Docks Bar. .. When Lot Webber is called back to Bayside Harbor to run her father’s bar, the last person she wants to manage is her ex–best friend, Dyson Jones. Her plan is to throw him some shade, protect her heart, and return to New York ASAP. It should be simple...Categorized as:
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![B is for Beg by Colette Davison]()
B is for Beg by Colette Davison
A photographer, a rope artist, and a model. Can three create a beautiful romance? B is for Beg is the story of three men discovering that shibari, blindfolds, sexy lingerie, and rules can change everything. It's the second of three steamy, low angst novels, which follow each of the ABC triplets as they find love. You can read Archie and Corey's stories in A is for Aftercare and C is for Comfort... -
![Ox: A Military Romance by R.J. Gray, Golden Czermak]()
Ox: A Military Romance by R.J. Gray, Golden Czermak
No one is too broken to be loved. Kerri Allen enjoyed her job as a financial advisor/loan specialist at the bank - until she denied a home loan to a customer and becomes the target of his sinister obsession. When the threats escalate, Kerri reluctantly accepts help from Warren Cox - aka "Ox", a former special forces operator...Categorized as:
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![Charisma Check by Katherine McIntyre]()
Charisma Check by Katherine McIntyre
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNever fall for the straight guy—Jasper knows better. At least until his straight guy crush starts crushing back…. Jasper Tanaka has made an art form out of avoiding commitment. Which is why his crush on a nearby café owner, Matt, has been perfect—the guy is straight, vanilla, and far too sweet—everything that puts him out of Jasper’s reach...Categorized as:
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![Bear by Jacki James]()
Bear by Jacki James
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen two big, strong men who are both accustomed to being in charge fall in love, you have to wonder… Who’s the Daddy? One thing Ty Ingalls knows is when you’re six-foot-three and two hundred and twenty-five pounds, people make assumptions about you. And Ty doesn’t like to disappoint people. He has been the go-to guy for everyone’s problems for as long as he can remember...Categorized as:
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![Black by Quin, Perin.]()
Black by Quin, Perin.
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Meow! ”. There it was. The sound that made my knees buckle. He purred, neck stretched, eyes half-lidded. With those cat ears, in his hair. And the tail, that he flicked. A ray of sun in the drizzling rain. I’d been a traveler, floating adrift, while he’d stayed in one place. How was I supposed to know he’d become my anchor? My light. My everything... -
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Take Me by Stacey Kennedy
In the secret world of the Phoenix club, inhibitions are left behind, fantasies become reality, and lust can lead to love in this intoxicating romance from USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy. Nessa Hale is a hopeless romantic. Growing up, she witnessed her grandparents and parents’ epic love stories. But Nessa hasn’t been as lucky... -
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![Lie to Me by Cynthia Dane, Hildred Billings]()
Lie to Me by Cynthia Dane, Hildred Billings
“I’ll do anything to have a life. ”. Lonely Blair Thorne is stuck with a part-time job that won’t pay the bills. If that wasn’t enough? Her neighbor is always upset over things like misplaced mail. When an internet stranger offers her a night of unforgettable fantasy, Blair knows it’s what she needs... -
![Untamed Christmas by Carly Marie]()
Untamed Christmas by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJonas knows he’s lucky. He has a Daddy who loves him, a job at Untamed, and friends who accept him. What more could a princess want? Another little to play with, of course. A Christmas Eve playdate at Kyle’s house, where he can show off his pretty Christmas dress, fills Jonas with excitement... -
![Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain]()
Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStepping out from behind the camera isn’t as easy as it seems. Dax needs cash, and he needs it now since his roommate has moved away without notice. Dax has a week to either make up the difference or break his lease. Both options are out of his price range... -
![A Daddy for Christmas: Hermie by Della Cain]()
A Daddy for Christmas: Hermie by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing a little without a daddy is fine. Really it is. It’s not like I need a daddy. Sure it’s fun to get cuddles and to be treated like I’m special and to give all my worries to someone else for a bit, but that’s not the same as needing a daddy...Categorized as:
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Stay by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhat happens to a couple when one of them discovers a new kink that he’s not sure his partner will be into? Dear Art,. I’m sure you get messages like this all the time, but I feel like I don’t even know who I am anymore. I suppose I should start from the beginning… Three weeks ago, I saw puppy play for the first time, and now I can’t stop thinking about it...Categorized as:
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![Ignition by Lauren Dane]()
Ignition by Lauren Dane
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsXander… Alexander Copeland Keenan is a second-generation tattoo artist. He’s got a reputation as a rising star and a six-month waitlist to prove it. He’s been focused on work and family, not looking for anyone or anything serious, but suddenly there’s more. Suddenly there’s everything when he meets Pippa Hall... -
![Heel by K.M. Neuhold]()
Heel by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“I’ve never thought of calling a man Daddy before, but I can’t think of a word that fits Vale better. He’s my Daddy, and I’m his pup. ”. Broken and bruised, there’s nothing I won’t do to protect Adrian. I picked him up and made him whole before, and I’ll do it again. Adrian is a sweet pup with a smile full of sunshine and a heart made for love... -
![Cop's Best Friend by Flora Ferrari]()
Cop's Best Friend by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCop. Best friend. Nothing more. We’ve been best friends since we were kids, but when he went off to high school a year before me he became the “older man” every younger woman was after. But he never chased them. All he was ever interested in was chasing bad guys, and now he’s living out his dream as a courageous cop in the big city. He’s part of the thin blue line between order and anarchy...Categorized as:
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![Safety In Numbers by Jessie G., Andrew Reyna]()
Safety In Numbers by Jessie G., Andrew Reyna
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Bro’s stick together no matter what. ”. When Chris and Liam made that promise, they had no idea how important it would become or how it would be tested in the most brutal way. Nine years later, their bond cemented in blood, that relationship is all they have to hold onto. Or is it? “No matter what happens, this friendship will be the one constant we can count on. ”... -
![Daddy Loves Confidence by M.A, Innes]()
Daddy Loves Confidence by M.A, Innes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen friends fix you up, it’s either going to be a spectacular failure or a fascinating first date. Unfortunately for Arthur, it’s the owners of the Bound & Controlled club who fix him up and his first date is an email. So it’s going to be a fascinating failure? Joseph knows his terrible schedule and long work trips make meeting people difficult…and they make meeting Daddies even harder...Categorized as:
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![What He Finds by E.M. Denning]()
What He Finds by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsToby Harris has a good job, a good life, a real big crush on the handsome and slightly older man who works in his building. After weeks of watching from afar, Toby finally sees a chance to strike up a conversation, meeting Quentin for the first time. On the back of a painful but amicable divorce, Quentin Carruthers finds himself forced to start his whole life over again...Categorized as:
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![What He Finds (Desires: New Beginnings) by E.M. Denning]()
What He Finds (Desires: New Beginnings) by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsToby Harris has a good job, a good life, a real big crush on the handsome and slightly older man who works in his building. After weeks of watching from afar, Toby finally sees a chance to strike up a conversation, meeting Quentin for the first time. On the back of a painful but amicable divorce, Quentin Carruthers finds himself forced to start his whole life over again...Categorized as:
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![Elijah's Whim by Victoria Blue]()
Elijah's Whim by Victoria Blue
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI swore no one would ever have that kind of power over me again…. Elijah Banks is a textbook playboy. On the outside, he was cut from the perfect mold—stunning good looks, beachside mansion, secretive job, sexual notoriety. On the inside, he’s bitter and hurt and has sworn to never be the victim of a lying, cheating, using woman again. Hannah Farsey is the family good girl...Categorized as:
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![Lust & Longing by E.M. Denning]()
Lust & Longing by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLove is a messy and complicated emotion. First love especially. Unfortunately for Noah Davis, it doesn’t get easier as he gets older. Noah lost Ian years ago, when life took them in different directions. Not knowing how to let go, he relied on the friends he made while living in the city. His friends helped pull him out of his despair, but it was at a club where he found himself... -
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Big Rig by Dee Ellis
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBolton Briggs started Foxtrot Freight to hire the men he used to command in the Marines in hopes they could build something for themselves. Too bad he can't seem to outrun the horrors of his twenty years in the military like he keeps telling his men to... -
![Amos y mazmorras: Quinta parte by Lena Valenti]()
Amos y mazmorras: Quinta parte by Lena Valenti
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsNick Summer se enamoró de Sophie Ciceroni ocho años atrás. Ella era de otro mundo distinto al suyo, una princesa casi inalcanzable. Fijarse en esa mujer fue demasiado pretencioso, pero enamorarse perdidamente de ella los abocó a una locura en la que los secretos y las mentiras debían ser cuidadosamente tratados, o un error, podría llevarlo todo al desastre... -
![Cliff's Edge by Laura Harner]()
Cliff's Edge by Laura Harner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNavy SEALs Cliff “Snides” Snyder and Ryan “Rhino” Matthews have been moving comfortably in each other’s worlds for two decades. Best friends since attending BUDs twenty years earlier, and despite playing for different teams, they’re often accused of acting like an old married couple—much to their amusement... -
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The Rookie by Delta James
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's supposed to protect her, NOT fall in love. Stunning. That’s the first word that comes to mind when I see the brilliant, curvy beauty performing comedy in a club. At the time I didn’t know who she was. With the soul of an artist and the spirit of a warrior, Pippa is gorgeous, quirky, and unique. She’s also my friend’s little sister... -
![Fix Me by Mia Monroe]()
Fix Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsMy crush has Daddy written all over him. The minute I laid eyes on him he became my new hobby. I turned on the charm to win him over, only to get friendzoned. The more time we spend together, the more glimpses I get of the Daddy he’s hiding under his no dating allowed exterior. Unfortunately for Saint, a Daddy is exactly what this boy is looking for... -
![Candy by Torrance Sené]()
Candy by Torrance Sené
Camming is her little secret…. Between the small town she can’t escape and the life she wishes to live, Candace has found an outlet in the digital world. In front of the camera, Candy can escape the pressures of her family’s bakery and play at life on her own terms. Freedom has never been so sweet. He just wants someone to take control…. Miles’s life has become increasingly chaotic...Categorized as:
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![Cookie Cutter Daddy by Joe Satoria]()
Cookie Cutter Daddy by Joe Satoria
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne delicious baker Daddy. One sweet cookie devouring boy. Marcus loved the holidays, especially when it brought in his favorite customer. He'll do anything to impress him. But will he finally make a move? Leland volunteered for the holidays, and it put him in the path of his all-time favorite place. A bakery with a smokin' hot tatted owner... -
![Rigged by Vanessa North]()
Rigged by Vanessa North
Kaitlyn. He's her best friend. Her business partner. The one person in her life she shouldn't want to see naked. Until she sees him in bondage for a charity calendar photoshoot. That changes everything. Gordon. He's loved her for years. She's the only person he trusts with his secret desires... -
![Office Appropriate by Reese Morrison]()
Office Appropriate by Reese Morrison
Office Appropriate is a spin-off short story from Dear Daddy, Please Want Me, though it can be read as a standalone. Nikhil isn’t ready for a new Domme. The kind of humiliation that he craves is too dangerously close to the damage from his past relationship. There’s only one person that he trusts. One person who he’s been pining after for the past four years... -
![Spy On Me by Marina Vivancos]()
Spy On Me by Marina Vivancos
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAgent Matteo can admit that sleeping with his handler might not be the brightest idea he’s had. After all, Nikolas is the only one that’s ever stuck by him—the person he trusts the most. Matteo has never been good at taking orders—until Nikolas. Now, all Matteo seems to want is Nikolas’s voice in his head. Telling him what to do…even if that’s getting on his knees for Nikolas... -
![My Best Friend's Secret by Crystal Lacy]()
My Best Friend's Secret by Crystal Lacy
Yuki has always tried his best to ignore his attraction to Raysen because their friendship is more important than that. Raysen was there for the lowest point in my life. He saved me, and I'll always love him for that. He's my best friend and has been my roommate for years. Even if I do let my gaze linger on his body for way too long sometimes, I would never risk what we have... -
![Nuts by S.E. Jakes]()
Nuts by S.E. Jakes
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJagger’s the son of a bookmaker and fixer. Now, he’s the owner of an exclusive, underground club…and he’s also been put in charge of the family business. Preston’s the son of a wealthy, powerful, blue-blood Boston family…or he was, until he was disowned for choosing his friendship with Jagger over his family. Ten years later, he’s a Special Forces Operator—and he’s still best friends with Jagger...Categorized as:
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