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Ashes by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDylan Walsh left his small town behind and vowed to never return. But when his brother needs help, Dylan steps back into the memories he tried so hard to forget. He thought there was nothing there for him anymore until a woman he knew as a little girl catches more than Dylan’s eye. Rosie Gallo is known for her kind spirit, good-girl vibes, and her loyalty to the ones she loves... -
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Forever Lies by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 16 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... -
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![Claim by Anna Hackett]()
Claim by Anna Hackett
It was only supposed to be one night—a hot, nameless encounter with the gruff, gorgeous, older stranger. When you’re on the run from a killer, you can’t afford attachments. For over a year, I’ve been alone, never staying in one place long, fighting to survive. But when the tall, muscled man with the intriguing ink steps in to help me with an obnoxious admirer, we end up sharing a coffee... -
![Sins of the Father: A Forbidden Love/Soul Mate/Billionaire Romance by Maggie Cole]()
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. . -
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![After Glow by Autumn Jones Lake]()
After Glow by Autumn Jones Lake
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOne uncovered truth shines a light on the throne of lies I’ve been sitting on for years. A revelation with the power to test the bonds of brotherhood like never before. My ruthless obsession to protect what’s mine burns hotter than ever. Promises I’ve made to my brothers I burn to keep. Vows made to my wife I swear to honor. Through the web of tangled loyalties, one thing remains clear... -
![More Than Paper by Maggie Cole]()
More Than Paper 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... -
![The New Girl by A.J. Rivers]()
The New Girl by A.J. Rivers
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes starting over is simply letting go of the past. .. Heartbroken and in need of a fresh start,. Carrie Sweet packed up her car and headed to Juniper Springs. On the road to the idyllic town with a new journalist job waiting,. she encounters one roadblock after another. Stranded on the side of the road, a handsome stranger stops to offer her help... -
![I'll See You in My Dreams by Sable Hunter]()
I'll See You in My Dreams by Sable Hunter
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsZane Saucier is handsome, brilliant, powerful, a practicing cowboy and a successful attorney, but he cannot see. Presley Love is smart, intrepid, and attractive, but she wants not to be seen. Through legal battles, family affairs, and a fight to make it in the world, these two unlikely partners discover a true love greater than any obstacle... -
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The Ruins Of Us by Catharina Maura
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat do you do when the one that got away comes back? Carter. I thought I was doing right by those Emilia and I both love when I let her go. So why has not a single thing in my life felt right since she left? Emilia is back now, and I'm ready to fight like hell for her. But how do I convince Emilia to give me another chance when she keeps going out of her way to avoid me? Emilia...Categorized as:
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Undone by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 12 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... -
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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... -
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The Camorra Chronicles Box Set by Cora Reilly
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwisted Loyalties:. Fabiano was raised to follow in his father’s footsteps as Consigliere of the Chicago Outfit – until the man abandons him. Left to fend for himself, Fabiano is forced to fight for a place in the mafia world. As a ruthless street fighter, he quickly earns his place as the new Enforcer of the Las Vegas Camorra – a man to fear... -
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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. -
![The Consigliere by Stella Andrews]()
The Consigliere by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy stepmother and her deranged lover stole our business. The Ortega Mafia is ours by birth but they have other ideas. With the help of my two brothers, it's time to steal it back and I have a secret weapon. Abigail Kensington . Billionaire’s daughter and Washington princess. The perfect woman who is definitely out of my league. A woman my target is obsessed with... -
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![The Real Deal by Brittney Sahin]()
The Real Deal by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA mysterious deal maker. A ruthless businessman. And now he’s on her board of directors . . . Holly McGregor shouldn’t be attracted to someone with ulterior motives at her company. But she can’t avoid his unforgiving stare, deny their electric chemistry, or resist his touch, his mouth, the dangerous invitation she sees in his eyes... -
![Worship Your Queen by Penelope Sky]()
Worship Your Queen by Penelope Sky
London is a lot more useful than I anticipated. She gets me what I need like a pro. With her by my side, I feel like I can do anything. My need for revenge is dimmed. My anger is contained. But her brother is still a problem. She wants me to let him go. I'm not sure if I can. -
![Burning Roses by Stella Andrews]()
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...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott]()
The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsBillionaire Max Hamilton thought he was finally starting to find contentment, more than two years after losing his wife Mia in a tragic drowning accident. He'd been reunited with a sister he hadn’t realized existed. Finally he had family again, a reprieve from the pain and loneliness that had haunted him since his devastating loss...Categorized as:
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![Shattered Oath by Lisa Lovell]()
Shattered Oath by Lisa Lovell
The Bratva Boss wants me dead. Too bad I’m pregnant with his baby. I’ve run far and wide to escape the Devil’s rage. But it wasn’t long before he caught me. Now I’m standing in front of him bound and naked. About to face the consequences of my betrayal. With every inch of my skin exposed to his will,. And my life flashing before my watery eyes,. He draws my traitorous body under his spell... -
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Seducing the Doctor by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe wasn't supposed to be forever. One night of passion with Miles Hartford was all it took to turn my world upside down and change it forever. He was supposed to be nothing more than a good time and a great memory. Except now, those two pink lines say otherwise. She wasn't who I thought she was. That night she lied to me. She pretended to be someone else... -
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Shared by J.L. Quick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree hearts. Two dominants. One love that breaks all the rules. VICTORIA. As a confident Domme, I’m used to getting exactly what I want. When I bid on Conor Evans at a bachelor auction, it’s for one night of power and pleasure. But I never expect him to ignite something inside me—a dark attraction that threatens everything I’ve built with Elena. ELENA... -
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Mine by Ivy Nelson
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHunter Novak is on a quest to tear everything away from the people who abandoned him and make it his own. His thirst for retribution has landed him at the top of his game. He is a God in Las Vegas and around the world. But it's not enough. There's still one more piece of real estate and power he's after and he gave pop-star Skylar Cameron her career to get it... -
![Diamond by J.A. Low]()
Diamond by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRound 2 with the Devil begins. Grace thought she had left the nightmare of the Bratva Jewels behind her. Her days spent with them were some of the darkest of her life, but she’s safe now. Or so she thought. When the Bratva seeks revenge for losing one of their own, Grace knows she must be strong to withstand whatever they have in store for her... -
![Shattered Cradle by Nicole Fox]()
Shattered Cradle by Nicole Fox
I joined the Mile High Club and ended up pregnant. If only the story stopped there. But no—it gets worse. It gets so much worse. Because the man who swept me off my feet thirty thousand feet in the air didn’t pick me at random. He chose me for a purpose. A very specific purpose. And when Aleksandr Makarova decides he wants something…. He gets it...Categorized as:
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![Isaac by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
Isaac by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIsaac Perry has spent the majority of his life wearing the Devil Hounds MC patches. As president, he’s used to making tough decisions, even the occasionally vicious ones. He doesn’t have to take orders from anyone anymore. He never bends, never breaks, until she literally stumbles into his life. Holly Garrison is young. Too young and innocent for an outlaw like Isaac to lay a hand on her... -
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Run by Janet Elizabeth Henderson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsElle Roberts wants two things in life:. One—to find out everything there is to know about the mysterious spy who keeps kissing her, and. Two—to stay off her mob family’s radar. That isn’t too much to ask, is it? It’s not like she wants to win the lottery, or live in a Star Wars movie, or be Chris Hemsworth’s personal bather... -
![Gabriel by Becca Jameson]()
Gabriel by Becca Jameson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Ladybug, you’re about to become intimately acquainted with my palm…”. Eden’s life is falling apart. Her boss is a condescending womanizer, her apartment is flooded, and her estranged sister is in town. The only good thing is her reliable car. Life is wearing on her last nerve, and then her boss makes a pass at her…. Gabriel is known among MC members as the wise one...Categorized as:
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![Weeping Roses by Stella Andrews]()
Weeping Roses by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOur eyes met across a deserted graveyard. The rain weeping on the thorny rose he tossed into the ground. As the lightning struck overhead, I knew my life was about to change. My inner voice screamed at me to run. You have something he wants. The sense of danger was more ominous than the storm, but I couldn’t run if I tried... -
![Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne]()
Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese three women are the toughest juries they’ll ever have to plead their case to. THIS BOX SET INCLUDES…. Clean Slate (Charity Case #0. 5). Moving two thousand miles away wasn’t my plan, but when family needs you, you come. Before I can head back to my hometown of Chicago though, I have two men to say good-bye to. Neither one of them will be happy to hear the news... -
![The Chase by A.J. Rivers]()
The Chase by A.J. Rivers
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFormer pilot, now restaurateur, Eric Bentley has spent years rehabilitating his body after a traumatic head injury left him unable to fly again. When he runs into Nicole Lambert, a geriatric nurse tending to his father’s medical needs, he can’t help but think about their past. The two couldn’t be more different. He dreamed of soaring the skies and traveling the world... -
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Arranged by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOn my eighteenth birthday my father, the senator, gives me the gift he thinks every little girl dreams of. The man of my dreams, and the wedding to match. Stefan Zoric is heir to an elite worldwide modeling agency. Practically a prince. My arrangement is simple, as far as sham marriages go... -
![Oath of Sacrifice by Jane Henry]()
Oath of Sacrifice by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe may be promised to a stranger. .. But we know the truth. Rosa Rossi is mine. Mine to have and to hold,. No matter the cost. If we're discovered,. My life is forfeit,. And she'll be exiled forever. But I know. .. I see through every glance sent my way. I feel every pulse of her heart. And my heart beats with hers. Now she's under my protection. No matter the cost,... -
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Finn by L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m a member of the wealthiest and most powerful family in Dublin. We rule the city and I can have anything I want. Except something is missing from my life. When I meet Teagan, I realize what it is. Her. From the beginning, I’m all in. But she’s running scared from someone who hurt her and has no interest in romance or love. When he comes for her, I offer my protection... -
![Wicked Prince by Laylah Roberts, Golden Czermak]()
Wicked Prince by Laylah Roberts, Golden Czermak
He’d never met a woman he couldn’t charm . . . until her . . . He might be the youngest brother in a powerful crime family, but Maxim Malone had never taken life too seriously. Gorgeous, sexy, and charming, he was used to getting whatever he wanted. Until her. Aston Symonds. Sweet. Serious. Smart. She needed him to lighten her up. To make her laugh. To show her that life could be fun...Categorized as:
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![Keeping Katie by Kate Oliver]()
Keeping Katie by Kate Oliver
Katie Shaw. My life is upside down. Then he walks in and takes over. He takes care of me. Calls me his good girl. I like it. .. a lot. Grady O'Brien. The last thing I expect when I walk into Twisted Bean is her. She's mine. I'm going to be her Daddy. I just need to convince her first.Categorized as:
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Infatuation by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm in love with Timeo Montavio. If only it were that simple. He's my best friend. Practically my brother-in-law. .. And a cold-blooded killer. I mourned his loss when he vanished from my life six months ago. But now he's back, and he's no longer the boy I once knew. There's a darkness in his eyes that chills me to the bone...Categorized as:
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![Say Daddy by Shanna Handel]()
Say Daddy by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Mafia Billionaire Romance. He didn't just spank me like a naughty little girl. He made me call him daddy. When I pushed him too far, he put me over his knee. I begged and pleaded, but the punishment didn't stop. Not until he heard me say it. Not until I called him daddy. She knows what she needs, but I'm going to make her say it anyway. Daddy. I love how the word leaves her blushing... -
![Exquisite Scars by L. Ann]()
Exquisite Scars by L. Ann
Luca Tallorico. Drummer, Hot-Tempered, Hurt. The pain in his texts spoke to my own. I reached out, secure in the knowledge we would never meet. He had different ideas. He makes me feel special, beautiful. And makes promises I’m scared to acknowledge. He tempts me to take a walk on the wild side. But I know if we meet, he'll reject me and walk away. Ms Wrong Number. My Firefly. My Light... -
![Resisting Romeo by Melanie Shawn]()
Resisting Romeo by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStand-alone Steamy Weekends romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way! Juliette Pierce. As a type-A planner, I lived my life by lists. I thrived off of completing projects. Yet, one task had eluded me. I was still a virgin. With a milestone birthday right around the corner, my status was looming over me like a dark cloud... -
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Joker by Harley Wylde
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCleo -- My family put me through hell, and I escaped the only way possible… by marrying a biker locked up in prison. Joker gave me his name and a way to hide from my family. Until the day they find me… Now it’s time I return to the husband who doesn’t want me and hope he doesn’t find out all my secrets -- because if he does, I have a feeling he’s going to make me leave... -
![Dangerous Ties by Jenna Gunn]()
Dangerous Ties by Jenna Gunn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo save the woman who treats him like he's the enemy, he'll have to risk his life against an army of criminals. The former Force Recon Marine knows that his teammate’s younger sister-in-law-to-be is the definition of off-limits. Not to mention he’s breaking protocol and could lose his new job... -
![Tangled Roses: A Dark Mafia Romance by Stella Andrews]()
Tangled Roses: A Dark Mafia Romance by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy job is to keep her alive. To ensure her heart beats long enough to reveal the identity of my father's killer. Her job is to revive a heart that froze a long time ago. Gabrielle Adams is a person of considerable interest, both to me and the Russian assassin who wants to add her to his kill sheet. I am the only one standing in his way because I must keep her alive for my own reasons... -
![Fallen Roses: A Dark Mafia Romance by Stella Andrews]()
Fallen Roses: A Dark Mafia Romance by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe is my beautiful mistake. One night in a bar, I dropped my guard and found her. It was almost a night to remember, but fate intervened. The next day, she walked into my office as my new accountant. She is nothing like the wild, sexy, deliciously depraved woman I met the night before. The one who wore lust well and tasted of sin. This woman is as cold as ice, and I'm the man holding the flame... -
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Beautiful Sinner by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen I first set eyes on Sevastian Kozlov, I didn't realize several years later I'd be forced into marrying him. He was the epitome of a beautiful sinner, but as the princess of an Italian mafia, he was considered the enemy. The moment I realized the deal struck between our respective fathers was to form an alliance with the Bratva, I knew I was obligated to honor my father's wishes...Categorized as:
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![Long Way Down by Lauren Gilley]()
Long Way Down by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen she was six, a horrific crime against a family member determined the course of Melissa Dixon’s life. It eventually drove her away from her tiny, Mississippi home town, away from her family, and into a career in law enforcement. Living and working in NYC, she keeps the past locked away tight, memory relegated to rare nightmares... -
![Dark Devotion by Cora Kent]()
Dark Devotion by Cora Kent
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsResistance is futile; I will have Christine. With every breath she takes, she's one step closer to being mine . When she finally gives in, I'll leave her yearning for more. Dark Devotion takes place the night before the start of Dark Obsession. When Christine's mother dies, it leaves Niccolo with his eyes on the only prize her daughter... -
![Tristano by Cala Riley]()
Tristano by Cala Riley
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSerena. The night I met him was supposed to be the worst night of my life. I can’t regret it when it brought him into my life. Now my dark knight hides in the shadows, but he’s never far away. When a new threat emerges, it makes the line between us blur...Categorized as:
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![The Chronicles of Young Dmitry Medlov: Book One by Latrivia S. Nelson]()
The Chronicles of Young Dmitry Medlov: Book One by Latrivia S. Nelson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Chronicles of Young Dmitry Medlov: Book One If you've been waiting to buy all the volumes of Book One of The Chronicles of Young Dmitry Medlov: Volumes 1-4, the time has now arrived. By popular demand, Latrivia S. Nelson is proud to announce a compilation of the first four of the twelve volumes from the Medlov Crime Family Short Stories Series... -
![Mafia Bride by L. Steele]()
Mafia Bride by L. Steele
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s No Knight in Shining Armor. Massimo Domenico Sovrano is arrogant, mean, full of swagger and oh so hot. As one of the most feared gangsters in Italy, he can have any woman he sets his sight on. But for some reason he wants me. The chemistry between us is off the charts. So I sleep with him on our very first meeting. Only, he betrays me. He breaks my heart. Which is why I lie to him... -
![Muffler's Mayhem by Elizabeth Knox, Charli Childs]()
Muffler's Mayhem by Elizabeth Knox, Charli Childs
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI lost her once, and I'll be damned if I lose her again. Muffler. Beretta and I had a relationship many years ago, only, we were the only two who knew about it. Now she's been in an accident and is suffering from amnesia. The doctors tell us her memories will come back with time, but to go along with what she thinks. Only, she thinks it's the time period when we're still together...
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