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The King by Tiffany Reisz
Cunning. Sex. Pure nerve. Only this unholy threesome can raise him to his rightful place as a ruler of Manhattan's kink kingdom. Bouncing from bed to bed on the Upper East Side, Kingsley Edge is brilliant, beautiful and utterly debauched. No carnal act or chemical compound can relieve his self-destructive heartache—only Søren, the one person he loves without limit or regret... -
![Forever Rebel by Garrett Leigh]()
Forever Rebel by Garrett Leigh
Forever Rebel – The Long GoodbyeIt began with one smouldering look across a crowded bar.The lonely president of the Rebel Kings MC haunted by a forbidden desire for his sergeant-at-arms. An assassin hiding in an accountant’s skin—deadly, cold, and untouched by love.It ends with soulmates and a love worth living for.They’re back, one last time.The beginning of The Long Goodbye... -
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![Paradise Lagoon by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Paradise Lagoon by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
I made my choice. I took the hard way out. Now all of our fates are riding on the dice I’m about to throw and luck never was on our side. I was whole once, with my boys in this slice of paradise we’d carved out for ourselves, but in the time that we were parted we grew up. Grew apart...Categorized as:
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![Wilder by Leila James]()
Wilder by Leila James
The protector is spiraling, and I’m his anchor.Life at Kingston University has only gotten worse. Secrets, lies, and death surround SIN. But nothing is as it seems.We each have pasts that haunt us; our futures are uncertain.One thing is clear, these brutal boys of SIN will protect me—and Chase—with their lives. But I’m terrified I’ll lose them as our unknown enemy tracks closer...Categorized as:
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![Only for Tonight by Kali Noir]()
Only for Tonight by Kali Noir
1 fantasy website.1 fantasy request.1 Halloween party.1 night.3 masked men.Will one night be enough?*Only for Tonight is a prequel to start the Dark Desires series. It will be a series of stand-alones. This book will end on a slight cliffhanger. It's an MMMM romance meant for an 18+ audience. Please read content and trigger warnings in the beginning of the book... -
![Chaos & Carnage by R.A. Smyth]()
Chaos & Carnage by R.A. Smyth
Blood will be shed.Lives will be lost.Freedom will be won.I might have my brother back, but Giovanni still runs free, and his alliance with the Grim Bastards is causing chaos in the streets of Black Creek.Now, more than ever, it is important for us to work as a team, but tensions are at an all time high... -
![Tango Down by Cara Dee]()
Tango Down by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Renegades #4 Romantic Suspense Enemies to Lovers Action MM“This is it, baby. Run.”The murder in Joel Hayward’s eyes wasn’t merely a reflection of the rage within. It was a promise to the men who had kidnapped his daughter. The one person—this amazing slip of a girl—who showed Joel every single day that there was good left in the world.He was running on fumes. He was desperate... -
![Beckham by Leila James]()
Beckham by Leila James
The stalker is watching, and I’m his obsession.Enrolling at Kingston University and joining my mother’s sorority was the worst idea ever. Someone’s been in my room. They’re taunting me, leaving horrific photographs and chilling notes on my mirror.My past has caught up to me, and it’s tangled in my present.These brutal boys of SIN have me twisted up...Categorized as:
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![Savage Hate by Amanda Richardson]()
Savage Hate by Amanda Richardson
There are three names that have haunted me for ten years.Silas, Damon, Jude.I never wanted to come back to Greythorn, MA. And I never thought I’d see Silas Huxley, Damon Brooks, or Jude Vanderbilt again—especially not after what happened...Categorized as:
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![Anti-Valentine by T. Ashleigh, Ashlyn Drewek]()
Anti-Valentine by T. Ashleigh, Ashlyn Drewek
This Valentine’s Day…the bad boys come out to play…Get ready for an anti-Valentine to remember in this limited release M/M romance anthology. Sixteen authors have come together to bring you a collection of brand-new short stories with a combination of dark, enemies to lovers, and bully themes... -
![Twisted Fate by R.E. Bond]()
Twisted Fate by R.E. Bond
Even though people fear me, it doesn’t stop any of their torment.I’d always just existed and walked alone, until now.Now? Now I belong.Just because I’d learned to kill, doesn’t mean the Bloody Psychos trust me.Skeeter’s got his work cut out, trying to keep his boss from killing me.Well, the asshole can try.My trigger finger’s getting itchy, and I have a problem controlling it... -
![Princes of Ash by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue]()
Princes of Ash by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
“To create is to reign.” The phrase uttered by the Princes of Forsyth is no longer a motto, but a harsh truth: I’m carrying the East End heir. My pregnancy announcement wasn’t the only bomb dropped at the Princes’ annual Valentine’s Day party...Categorized as:
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![Gabe and Ian by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
Gabe and Ian by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Gabriel Cross has spent his entire life keeping a secret from his older brother. The tattoo artist all but inked the two words on his flesh, and yet Abe still hasn’t figured it out. Terrified of losing the only family he has left, Gabriel keeps his mouth shut, even though he hates himself for being a coward. Ian Long loves women... -
![Inside the Maelstrom: Part One by Grace McGinty]()
Inside the Maelstrom: Part One by Grace McGinty
It started when I tried to kill a magnolia tree. With my car. While I was driving it. Okay, maybe it wasn’t just the tree I was trying to kill. But that wasn’t the end of it. No, I wasn’t even halfway through the spiralling vortex that would consume my life... -
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![Not a Whisper by M.T. Addams]()
Not a Whisper by M.T. Addams
With her secrets buried and her heart still intact—Briella Wilson is determined to move forward with her head held high as Spring semester starts.Yet, being entwined in a relationship with three young men is complicated—especially when the powerful Garry Gipson begins to stick his nose into his son’s life... -
![Desperate Victory by Heather Long]()
Desperate Victory by Heather Long
Grandfather tried to prepare me for everything…Yet, how could anyone prepare me for this?Kidnapping.Blackmail.Deception.Grief.Vengeance.The Royals have always been about blood. Blood lines, blood relations, and the spilling of blood. I didn’t ask for this war. I didn’t go looking for it.But I will let nothing and no one keep me from the men I love and we will find what was taken from us...Categorized as:
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![Boys Who Hunt by Clarissa Wild]()
Boys Who Hunt by Clarissa Wild
They swore I would fall for their depravity, and I told myself I could resist…I lied.Stealing from the three most infamous, cold-hearted devils of the Skull and Serpent Society was risky, but I needed it more than them. I had only one goal in mind—to survive.Running away is what I do best. But nothing makes my heart beat faster than being hunted by Silas Rivera, Heath Preston, and Max Fletcher...Categorized as:
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![Black Creek by R.A. Smyth]()
Black Creek by R.A. Smyth
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBlood will be shed.Lives will be lost.Retribution will be dealt.I work in the darkness that is Black Creek.If there’s a secret to uncover, a package to deliver, or a story to be told, I’m your girl. I'll do whatever it takes to provide for my little brother.Once upon a time, The Feral Beasts ruled Black Creek with an iron fist, but they’re long gone now...Categorized as:
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![Ignite Me by R.E. Bond]()
Ignite Me by R.E. Bond
We’re going to be okay. We’re broken, but we’ll rebuild. If we can all get along, long enough to deal with this shit. Who decides to get involved with so many guys and thinks it’s going to be smooth sailing? Spoiler alert, it’s not. The guys are totally going to start killing each other soon. Lukas and Jensen can’t seem to figure their relationship out... -
![Savage by Caitlyn Dare]()
Savage by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA new dark romance from the bestselling author of the Rebels at Sterling Prep series.No one knows the code of the Sinners MC better than me.Born and raised in the club, I’ve spent most of my life rebelling against my daddy’s strict rules and overprotective nature.When an old MC rivalry resurfaces, I find myself with not one, but two surly biker babysitters...Categorized as:
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![Psycho Punks by Madeline Fay]()
Psycho Punks by Madeline Fay
This is it.The moment it's come down to... the end of my new beginning.My veins were once frozen, that if you cut me open, it would have been so cold. So very cold that I felt nothing.Now, my blood flows with fire, a purpose to fight back. To keep living and to love.The evil that exist around me doesn't know what they have unleashed.Psycho isn't even the right word to describe me...Categorized as:
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![Damned Souls by Jessa Wilder, Kate King]()
Damned Souls by Jessa Wilder, Kate King
"Traitor."That was my last thought before darkness took over. Now, I've just woken up in the hospital and realized that one of the men I love put me here. Rush is a member of the Trilogy, and there's nothing I can do to bring him back. Meanwhile, Dante has risen from the dead to take over the city and he has my father on his side... -
![Perfect Prey by Vasha Crow]()
Perfect Prey by Vasha Crow
They have two things in common: murder and me.Darius. The professional.Bishop. The vigilante.James. The survivor.Holden. The psycho.Then there’s Kit. The empty shell. The broken bird.Kit doesn’t know why these four killers want him. Why they’re obsessed with him. But from the moment he stumbles into that crime scene, there’s no escaping their desires—or his.Perfect Prey is an MMMM/M harem romance... -
![How Do You Survive With Us? by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory]()
How Do You Survive With Us? by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
The Guilty ProfessorDr. Vail Mifflin has been emotionally knocked out by his father’s murder. He can’t prove a thing, but hitmen from one of the mob families he dug up info about are the suspected culprits. They wanted Vail dead, not his father, who was caught in the crossfire. In a struggle with his grief and ADHD, which is worse with the additional stress, Vail isn’t himself... -
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![Holy Hearts by Amanda Richardson]()
Holy Hearts by Amanda Richardson
Bound by holy vows, undone by sinful desires…MalakaiI’ve spent years hiding my depraved deviances behind my roles as pastor and headmaster of Saint Helena Academy.When Julian—my former best friend—returns to my life, the tension between us is impossible to ignore.He’s married now, and I try to keep my distance...Categorized as:
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![Nightingale by Laura Lascarso]()
Nightingale by Laura Lascarso
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn accountant and an assassin set off on a homicidal mission to avenge the wrongs of the past…Since the moment we met as children at Saint Bernadine’s School for Boys, Julien has held my heart hostage. Now, he’s a ruthless and cunning assassin, known to many only by his code name Nightingale, and I am again at his mercy when he forces me to accompany him on his next hit... -
![Surrender by Brooklyn Cross]()
Surrender by Brooklyn Cross
The glimmer of hope I held was shattered.Happiness was yanked away from me all over again by the same person that broke me at fifteen. Whether he’d done the deed or not didn’t matter. My mind only saw his face lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike.Kaivan McMillan ripped open the scars on my soul and let them bleed...Categorized as:
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![Lesson In Trust: Part Two by Kay Elle Parker]()
Lesson In Trust: Part Two by Kay Elle Parker
Is this a fairytale or is it reality?From one strength to another, Callie’s relationship with her Daddies is growing exponentially. Not only has she found the kind of love she’s always dreamed of, it seems that love is contagious, connecting both Elias and Evander together as well.Balanced between her Dark Daddy and her Golden one, she finds peace in their embrace, safety in their kisses... -
![Bossy Brothers: Luke by J.A. Huss]()
Bossy Brothers: Luke by J.A. Huss
Two hot men seeking a fun, flirty girl with a sense of adventure. You in?My life changed the day Zach Boston walked into it. And we’ve been inseparable best friends and lovers ever since. But he’s almost seven years younger than me and I remember all too well what my twenties were like - A new adventure every day, non-stop partying every night, and a new girl (or guy) whenever I got bored...Categorized as:
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![How Do You Survive A Kiss? by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory]()
How Do You Survive A Kiss? by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Heartless MobsterCillian Shaughnessy has a reputation for being violent. He is the kind of killer who can get any job done, which is why his boss sends him and his partner in crime, Aspen, to Miami to finally rid the Killough Company of an enemy. As long as he has his best friend, Aspen, at his side, he can take on any assignment, no matter how difficult. No target stands a chance... -
![Beta Team-The Saviors: Part one by Ames Mills]()
Beta Team-The Saviors: Part one by Ames Mills
The Saviors. We’re the protectors. We play judge, jury, and executioner to keep people safe. We take on missions that no one in their right mind ever would, and we do this without complaint.That is until we take a mission none of us saw coming. A simple protection detail might be enough to bring us down. Our bond is tested, lines are crossed, and lives are on the line... -
![Dragon Strife by C.A. Rene]()
Dragon Strife by C.A. Rene
The stolen Varga. A defiled princess.Those flames had hit the sky like the wrath of a dragon.They all stood there in shock, finally seeing me for what I truly am,A force to be reckoned with. The Dragon Slayer.The hatred in my brother’s eyes burned just as bright as the flames,but he had to have known he couldn’t get rid of me that easily...Categorized as:
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![Gallows Bridge by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
Gallows Bridge by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Every story comes to an end eventually. Maybe ours was never meant to have a happy ending. I was back in my hometown at last, surrounded by the boys I’ve loved for my entire life, and I’d finally had everything I’d ever wanted. But fate never was kind to this dead girl and we aren’t done fighting to claim our happily ever after... -
![Chill by A.J. Merlin]()
Chill by A.J. Merlin
One month. That’s all it takes for everything to unravel. For weeks, I try returning to normal, to forget the men who turned me into a killer against my will. At first, I convince myself I could be happy—at least I think I should be. But I’m not. I can’t be. When I find them, I realize what they’re doing. If I want them—if I want this—I have to accept what they truly are. Monsters... -
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![Abandoned Girl by Lexie Winston]()
Abandoned Girl by Lexie Winston
Her entire life, Harlow has been the cuckoo in another bird's nest. With an unreliable junkie for a mother and an unknown father, her foster family, the kind, successful, and generous Bostons, are the brightest spot in her life...Categorized as:
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![Playing With Knives by A.J. Merlin]()
Playing With Knives by A.J. Merlin
Life is so hard when you want to live like a magpie, stealing anything shiny you find, but you live in a small town where everyone knows your face.Nothing exciting ever happens here, unless you count us getting our very own movie rental shop right next to the sheriff’s station.Which, for the record, I don’t... -
![Liar Liar - Part One by Jaye Pratt]()
Liar Liar - Part One by Jaye Pratt
Have you ever compromised your morals for the ones you love? I did. I never wanted to fall for the Mafia boss, his bodyguard and the serial unaliver in the basement, but life has a funny way of screwing you over.I needed money fast after my sister was sold... -
![Knock 'Em Down by Alisha Williams, Amber Nicole]()
Knock 'Em Down by Alisha Williams, Amber Nicole
A Dark Cheerleading Academy Bully RH Romance One week of hot, mind blowing passion was all it was supposed to be. Well, until a freak accident has the Widows in desperate need of a new flyer. I thought my wishes were coming true. I get to be on the national cheer team and see my guys again... Maybe not. I guess it's true what they say...be careful what you wish for...Categorized as:
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![Princes of Legacy by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue]()
Princes of Legacy by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Dark secrets. Missing girls. Buried Bones. Forsyth’s Purple Palace is more than the home of the King and Princes of East End. It’s a place known for elegant parties, deep tradition, loyalty, and family. But most of all, creation. Rub away the gold and it’s nothing but a tarnished house of horrors built on the souls of its victims-and I refuse to allow my son to be next...Categorized as:
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![Noxious Boys (Groveton College) by K.L. Taylor-Lane]()
Noxious Boys (Groveton College) by K.L. Taylor-Lane
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsStarting at a new college halfway through the school year is miserable. Especially when you have to move halfway across the globe to do so.My false sense of freedom from the man pulling the strings is crushed, his control crossing oceans with evil eyes watching my every move.There are a million things that I shouldn't be doing with my new found liberation, however slight it may be...Categorized as:
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![Born in Blood by Emma R. Dean]()
Born in Blood by Emma R. Dean
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll they had to do was accept her deal and Shadow would give them everything they could ever want.Despite the privilege of being a mafia prince, Damien Chaos still lacked the one thing he desperately needed:Absolute power and control.If he wanted that, Shadow was the only answer.Unfortunately the Shadow was a ghost and owed his allegiance to no one...Categorized as:
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![Savage Gods by Amanda Richardson]()
Savage Gods by Amanda Richardson
I would forever be grateful that Silas Huxley, Damon Brooks, and Jude Vanderbilt saved me from my own broken darkness.They were there to catch me–as friends, and now as roommates and lovers. Three enigmatic, brutal gods who would do anything for me–even kill.Because someone connected to Silas is planning our demise–someone with a past that doesn’t want to be found...Categorized as:
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![Dark Soldiers by Alisha Williams]()
Dark Soldiers by Alisha Williams
My happiness and joy were ripped from me in a matter of seconds. My men avenge me like they always do, but a part of me is still broken. A piece of me is missing. And I don’t think I’ll ever be whole again until I can fill it. I’ve changed, that much I know. I’m a woman on a mission and I’ll do anything it takes to give my men what they need... -
![Virgin Sacrifice by L.M. Ramirez, Jess Gloom]()
Virgin Sacrifice by L.M. Ramirez, Jess Gloom
For most, death is final.For me, it was just the beginning…My mother gave up everything to save me.When she died last year, I thought my life was over, but Mami raised me to be a survivor. A fighter. And that’s just what I intend to do.Tucked away in rural Connecticut, the elite Hollow Oak University is the perfect place for a new beginning. The plan is simple... -
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![Broken Princess by Laura Bennett]()
Broken Princess by Laura Bennett
A MAFIA PRINCESS Sacrificed to maintain the fragile peace between her family and his, only Aurora Bianchi can sate Max De Luca’s desires and keep his darkest depravities under control. But now his father wants complete control of The Syndicate… and she’s an obstacle to their plans.A pawn her husband is forced to sacrifice... -
![Sucker Punch by Alta Hensley]()
Sucker Punch by Alta Hensley
Caught in the middle of three men who demand what they want, I soon discover that I am the one they’ll fight dirty to keep.With my legacy on the brink of destruction, I enter the fight of my life, determined to do whatever it takes to hold on to what’s mine.Sin, debauchery, body sweat all around me. Dangerous men want what I have inherited, and corruption suffocates the air I breathe... -
![Sin and Betrayal by Sienna Snow]()
Sin and Betrayal by Sienna Snow
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPrincess in a TowerCaptive in a Cage.There is no Power.Only Rage.They promised me love and devotion,And left me with shattered dreams.They’re back expecting forgiveness.But my price is very steep.Betrayal is a risky business,Now that I’m the Queen they wish to keep... -
![Captivated with Them by Marissa Farrar]()
Captivated with Them by Marissa Farrar
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWe tried to run, but we were caught. Now we will pay our dues... I’m an owned woman—no longer by the three men I loved, but by one I hate.I’m back in the hands of Frankie Capello, and he controls my future. He has Ryan, too, a bargaining chip to make both me, and Kodee and Ryan, do whatever he wants... -
![In the Dark by Rosie Alice, V. Domino]()
In the Dark by Rosie Alice, V. Domino
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSage Lindman had it all.Happy family, fulfilling life, popularity and a bright future ahead of her.Until a freak accident took it all from her.Now she belongs to Blackmore.Thrust into a brand-new life where anything can happen, Sage just wants to get through the next year and create her own destiny. Except, Blackmore brings more than a placeholder life. It brings secrets, truths, games and them... -
![Watch Me Fall by K.C. Kean]()
Watch Me Fall by K.C. Kean
Welcome to Emerson Grove, with our fantastic university, suburban lifestyle, and the city nearby, you’re never going to want to leave. I almost believe their slogan, until my ride drives off, leaving me on the doorstep of a pretty house to reveal a blast from the past.Leaving one lion’s den, I’ve fallen straight into another. I didn’t agree to this part. To…them...Categorized as:
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