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Surrender by Kelly Fox
Dark cloud, meet seven-foot wall of sunshine.We’ve been friends for almost a year, we both volunteer at my brother-in-law’s gym for combat vets, and the chemistry between us is undeniable. So, getting together should be a no brainer, right?Yeah, not so much...Categorized as:
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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... -
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![The Bodyguard and the Bombshell by Lexi Blake]()
The Bodyguard and the Bombshell by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
![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... -
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![Divine Solace by Joey W. Hill]()
Divine Solace by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 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... -
![Secret Submission by Golden Angel]()
Secret Submission by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDear 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
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLife 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]()
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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![Assisted by Carly Marie]()
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 suitAs 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. And of course, he’s drawn to the extra-anxious director who exudes the need for a Daddy not a boy... -
![Fifty Shades of Pink by Jourdyn Kelly]()
Fifty Shades of Pink by Jourdyn Kelly
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBDSM 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... -
![Free Me by Mia Monroe]()
Free Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 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... -
![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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![B is for Beg by Colette Davison]()
B is for Beg by Colette Davison
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA 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... -
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![Take Me by Stacey Kennedy]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Black by Quin, Perin.]()
Black by Quin, Perin.
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 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... -
![Heel by K.M. Neuhold]()
Heel by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 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... -
![A Little Harmless Addiction: A Harmless World Novel by Melissa Schroeder]()
A Little Harmless Addiction: A Harmless World Novel by Melissa Schroeder
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsGET THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH A GREATLY EXPANDED BOOK, EXTRA CHAPTERS, AND SURPRISES FOR EVERY HARMLESS ADDICT TO LOVE. She's come to Hawaii to heal. Once a celebrated pastry chef, Jocelyn Dupree is rebuilding her life. A horrific work experience has left her battered but not broken. She arrives in Hawaii ready to rebuild her life and career. Romance..Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Stay by K.M. Neuhold]()
Stay by K.M. Neuhold
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 14 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... -
![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... -
![Tempting the Domme by Golden Angel]()
Tempting the Domme by Golden Angel
****SPECIAL 99 CENT SALE PRICE THROUGH FEBRUARY 21ST**** Come and meet the Domme of Stronghold... It takes a strong man to win the heart of an even stronger woman. Luke Evans is a confident, commanding man who happens to really like a bossy woman in the bedroom, so it's no surprise when he's immediately drawn to Stronghold's bossiest Domme, Olivia Williams... -
![Spy On Me by Marina Vivancos]()
Spy On Me by Marina Vivancos
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 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... -
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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... -
![Lie to Me by Cynthia Dane, Hildred Billings]()
Lie to Me by Cynthia Dane, Hildred Billings
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“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... -
![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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![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... -
![Fix Me by Mia Monroe]()
Fix Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 19 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... -
![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... -
![His Missing Pieces by M.A. Innes]()
His Missing Pieces by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMaddox was drawn to Bryan the first time they met…but something was missing. Best friends, maybe more, they did almost everything together. They had classes together…studied together…hung out together…They were inseparable. But as close as they were, Maddox knew he was missing something about Bryan. Some kind of missing piece that would explain so much... -
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![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... -
![In His Hands by Hannah Murray]()
In His Hands by Hannah Murray
Consent is everything…and with consent, everything is possible.Olivia has one wish—to find a partner who will do consensual non-consent scenes with her. She thought she’d found the perfect man, but he turned out to be more dud than Dom. When their relationship implodes, she moves out, and moves in with her friend Cade. He’s happy to have her, but living with him won’t be easy... -
![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... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![Like I Wanted by Charlie Novak]()
Like I Wanted by Charlie Novak
Roommates. Best friends. Boyfriends? Theo and Laurie have been best friends for six years but despite doing everything together, they’ve never been anything more than best friends and roommates. Then someone calls them boyfriends and upends their neat little world...Categorized as:
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![Hearts & Bones by M.L. Rhodes]()
Hearts & Bones by M.L. Rhodes
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSequel to Amber Allure's #1 Best Seller Never Let Go...For years Will McClaren and Ethan Gallagher hid their deepest desires from one another, each thinking the other was straight, both of them too afraid of shattering their friendship to admit their real feelings... -
![Trapped With his Temporary Daddy by M.A. Innes]()
Trapped With his Temporary Daddy by M.A. Innes
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Joseph gets trapped with his father’s former coworker in one of the worst snowstorms of the year, he starts to wonder what ancient god he must’ve pissed off. After being kicked out of the house at eighteen and having to make his way on his own, the last thing he wants is to be stuck with the sexy older man... -
![The Assistant by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Assistant by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIvy's been in love with her boss Lennon from day one. She's even his work wife. Will sneaking into a party he's attending help her convince him she wants to serve him by day and by night?Short story available in the anthology Best Women's Erotica of the year... -
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![Mine by Tanya Chris]()
Mine by Tanya Chris
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAmanda’s not loving life in her new home town. Her roommate is a weepy hermit, the rock climbing gym is substandard, and she hasn’t whipped anyone in months. So when an odd encounter leads her to believe that Derek—the good-looking, sweet-tempered climber every woman wants but no woman gets—is a submissive, she’s ready to take control and give him a night to remember... -
![Definitely Kinky by Annabel Joseph]()
Definitely Kinky by Annabel Joseph
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAndie’s known the guys in her string quartet forever. There’s Jonathan, the bossy lead violinist, and Steve, the cellist, who plays ref when they’re at each other’s throats. Then there’s Ethan, the viola player. After five years, he’s still a mystery: quiet, unassuming, and intensely dedicated to the music they create...Categorized as:
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![Educated by Nellie Wilson]()
Educated by Nellie Wilson
Phoebe Whitford has mostly drifted through life, grateful that without a set plan, she completed graduate school, settled into a career, and become the go-to advice giver for her people. But after first watching her brother and then her best friend fall in love, she’s wondering when - or if - it will ever be her turn... -
![Drop Dead Dirty by Jade West]()
Drop Dead Dirty by Jade West
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOliver Kent isn’t just drop dead gorgeous…He’s drop dead dirty too.I haven’t seen him in a decade. Ten whole years since Oliver Kent broke my heart and we said goodbye to our teenage dreams forever.They say he’s a crazy successful businessman now, living wild in London with a huge bank balance.And me? Well, I’m still here living the same old small-town life, pretty sure I’ll never see him again...Categorized as:
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![All Tied Up Again by Kati McRae]()
All Tied Up Again by Kati McRae
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHow many people can say they’re in love with their best friend?Evan Simmons was the boy I always wanted, but after loving him from afar for so many years, this relationship isn’t the perfect picture I thought it would be.These days, his attention is less focused on me and more on the dating app he’s developing. He’s even found an investor who has invited us to Los Angeles for a meeting... -
![Tied Score by Elia Winters]()
Tied Score by Elia Winters
Geeky meets kinky in this second too-hot-to-handle novel in the Slices of Pi series by RITA-nominated author Elia Winters, which follows the erotic adventures of the employees at PI Games, a gaming company based out of sultry Florida. Iris Parker never planned on ending up in HR because, let’s face it: HR isn’t the most glamorous position in the world...
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