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Loved by Daddy's 4 Dirty Friends by Barbi Cox
I have to tell my dad that I’m in love with his four best friends...Categorized as:
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Graduation and Gifts by Heather Long
Life doesn’t come with a script but some moments don’t need one.Senior year pushed us all. It dared us to embrace wonder and chase love. It challenged us to find out who we were as people, as partners, as a family. We’re so much better together.Graduation isn’t the end of our story by any stretch. It’s the next chapter... -
More Tricks by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWith the Mad Dogs put down, now it’s time to go for my longest running rival—the De León Cartel.The Mad Dogs are six feet under, but the monster itself isn’t dead, just wounded. One down, two to go and they only get tougher. Diego De León and I have never been friends—always looking for ways to take each other out. Now I have my excuse to blow his shit up... -
Strings by Bea Paige
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWith Ivan I found acceptance. With Anton, home in the dark. With Erik, I fear my undoing… Erik Hadley is a gifted violinist with a dark past and an even more troubled soul. His only place of safety, a glass room built to protect others from his violent outbursts. But it’s nothing more than a prison, and I have every intention of setting him free. It won’t be easy...Categorized as:
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Scarlett XOXO by Autumn Reed
Some stories should never be told. Others have to be—it’s the only way. Since moving back to my hometown of Hastings, Texas, I’ve been called a whore, tramp, and homewrecker. And maybe I’m all of those things and more. But those people don’t know me. They don’t see me. They only see my mistakes...Categorized as:
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Battle Lines by Heather Long
Violence chose me a long time ago…Survival isn’t everything. I’ve fought to protect my family. I’ve bled for them, killed for them, and gone to jail for them. There is no fight I will not take on for them…I’ve been waging this war since I was seven years old. The only thing that’s changed is the battlefield itself...Categorized as:
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Sexting My Bosses by Liz Archer
Sexting my silver fox boss wasn’t in the job description…Let alone three.They’re three billionaire brothers.I’m their innocent little assistant.And on my 21st birthday,I drunk sexted all three of them…Now they no longer think I’m off-limits.Daniel, the widowed single dad, looks at me like I’m the window to his soul.Jayce is everything wet dreams are made of...Categorized as:
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Defied by Sarah Bailey
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo become three. Lies, lust and betrayal. Who will fall first?It started when I chose to remain with them. The ones who took me from my life and changed all the rules. The chains binding me to my family loosened their hold. Little did I know that by taking me, Quinn and his friends began the long process of setting me free. And even as I got closer to the boys, the past always held us back... -
Broken Kings, Books 1-4 by Nikita Parmenter
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsComplete Series!*** This is a spin off of the Finding My Home series, Jynx’s story. You don’t need to read the Finding My Home series to enjoy this one! ***Bow DownMy life got turned upside down when I got an inheritance from the grandmother I never knew existed... -
Bitter Pills by Coralee June
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m on the run. I’m a ghost. A nobody. A man longing for two people he can’t have. When the Ringleaders captured me, my life ended. I’ve seen the world. I’ve killed innocents. I’ve lost myself to a cause I never wanted to be apart of. If I want to keep Grace, Alessandro, and Sunshine safe, I have to become a monster. The family I’ve chosen can’t know I’m still alive.Once a Bullet, always a Bullet... -
Son of Saint by Ruby Vincent
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m going through a bit of a rough patch.I lost my job, got kicked out of my apartment, and now I sleep under an overpass. If that wasn’t bad enough, my psychic twin is plagued with daily visions of my death.She guarantees it’ll be gruesome.The last thing I needed was for Sole “Sunny” Bellisario to come crashing through my tent...Categorized as:
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Fight by Nikita Parmenter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSo many things have been revealed over the past few hours, and I have a feeling there are more revelations to come.Once I’ve gotten over the huge personal revelation, that I was not even slightly prepared for, we then have to find out who’s killing the parents and whether they pose a threat to us as well... -
Her Silver Fox Bikers by Kai Lesy
"Are you sure about this, Princess? Your father will flip.""I've never been so sure in my life." My dad's three best friends are as forbidden as it gets.Rough. Rugged. Sexy ex-military bikers.Now that I'm working at their bar, they no longer see me as Daddy's little girl.Enter Orion, the commanding leader whose presence makes my heart flutter...Categorized as:
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Love by Numbers Complete Series by Nicole Casey
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHot. Delicious. Irresistible. A 9-book reverse harem box set that will keep you up all night.9 groups of Alpha males await, ready to bring you down to your knees... -
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Evil Spirited by C.M. Wondrak
The Black Hand. The group of criminals I'd returned to Cypress to destroy, only... things are so much more complicated than I ever knew. I used to have a plan: kill them all. I used to not care who got caught in the crossfire of my vengeance, but then I realized something. That's not who I am. I don't take pleasure in killing. I kill only when it needs to be done. It is a job, nothing more...Categorized as:
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Single Mom for the Bikers by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThree big biker Daddies are about to rock the world of one lonely, single mom.“Mommy? Who’s that?”When I come home to find a massive, unconscious biker in my driveway, there’s only one man I dare call for help.Far too young, I ran away and put my trust in the wrong man, a slick jerk who laughed in my face when he found out I was pregnant... -
Four Tattoos by Stephanie Brother
Falling for four gruff tattoo artists is unexpected…getting pregnant is catastrophic. I'm the girl everyone looks to for a sunny comment and a bright smile. That’s why my attraction to four older ex-military men with silver in their hair and dark ink all over their muscular bodies comes as a complete surprise. We have nothing in common, but I'm putty in their experienced hands... -
Baby Makes 7 by Kai Lesy
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA family of seven!? How did I get this freaking lucky?”Before meeting Kellan, Fallon and Luke, I was a homeless single mother.Escaping an abusive ex, with two small children to feed.The gorgeous men of my dreams offered more than just shelter in their spectacular mansion;They gave me love, a sense of belonging, and…A beautiful baby boy.Yet just when I find peace my younger sister goes missing... -
Shared by 3 by Barbi Cox
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAs their love deepens, the shadows of disapproval cast by Hunter and Chase's father threaten to darken their path. This outdated mafia leader, bound by rigid tradition, believe that his sons' devotion to one woman brings shame upon the family name... -
The Echo of Violence by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy daddy was the president of an outlaw MCMy Uncles, a motley crew of dangerous bikersI thought we were invincibleUntil a brutal act of violence destroyed everythingMy home, my family, and my identity were all gone in the blink of an eyeLeaving behind a tangled mess of emotional and physical scars... -
The Alpha: Part Two by Avanne Michaels, S.L. Simmons
Desie is running out of time.And hope.Every day that passes takes her farther away from everything she loves, and sinks her deeper into the dark web Flores has woven around her and her pack.Michael has given up hope of ever seeing his omega again, and he's afraid to let himself hope that his brother might still be alive... -
Make My Move: Year Two Alternate POV by J. Bree
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Mounty trash has wormed her way into our circle.We have no choice but to wait until she shows her hand, each move on the board more risky than the last. There's no way she's not a spy, not with her allegiance with the sociopath drug addict who walks the halls with murder on his mind.We're watching her every move, every choice she makes reshaping the world we live in... -
Unbreak Me by Reese Rivers
There’s ninety two dollars and fifty seven cents hidden in a Ziploc bag in the lining of the couch along with a double stack of polaroid pictures that might buy me some time.Every person who has met my husband thinks he’s the most charming man and would never believe what he does to me behind these four walls. And now, I see my five year old daughter’s arm in a cast...Categorized as:
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Daughter of Deception by Ruby Vincent
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOur enemies are everywhere……and we can’t see them.The Brotherhood has us in their sights. In their scope.The attacks are coming from everywhere and nowhere from a seemingly invisible enemy. But they won’t be invisible for long.When we discover how the Brotherhood manages to stay five steps ahead, it’s up to me to find and stop the traitor... -
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Dangerous Lies by Kris Butler
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLying to yourself was the most dangerous game of all.I’d once thought the only thing that mattered was the truth. But perhaps I’d been naive. Learning to navigate life with my eyes open, I’d found things weren’t as they seemed. The good guy didn’t always get the girl, the right thing wasn’t always easy to spot, and the bad guy wasn’t always the villain. Life was more about perception than truth... -
Daddies by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Mafia Billionaire Romance. I didn't ask for a daddy. They decided I needed two.When they caught me putting my nose where it didn't belong, they didn't just teach me a lesson.They bared my bottom and spanked me like a naughty little girl.Then they made me call them daddy.This bad girl needs a firm hand. From both of us.She was playing a dangerous game and she had to be punished... -
Reborn In Blue by M.J. Knight
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA felon's daughter. A abusers victim. That's how I have seen myself the last ten years. Not Anymore. That night was the last straw. I’m starting over but not somewhere new. I'm going back to where it all began.How many times in your life do you get the chance to flirt with four sexy bad boys? Exactly! So when you do, you go for it! Enter the steamy Sons of Fortune... -
Hell to Pay: Sanctum Harbor Sinners by Lisa Cullen
Who hurt Hellena Michaels?Once they find out, there will be hell to pay.Sanctum Harbor seemed like a fresh start, but this opulent town hides a darkness as black as my past.One risky deal gone wrong, and suddenly I'm in debt to the mob and stalked by a shadowed figure who seems to know my every move.Just my luck... -
Bossed by Three Billionaire Brothers by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsME: "I don’t want drama in my life."ALSO ME: "A four-person polygamy with my best friend’s dad and his twin bros? Why yes!!!"It started when my best friend proposed a Summer nanny gig with the Bradshaw trio.Three silver fox billionaire brothers living in the luxurious French Riviera.I've learned to equate men to heartache and pain... -
The Echo of Violence: An Underestimated Novel Book 8 by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy daddy was the president of an outlaw MCMy Uncles, a motley crew of dangerous bikersI thought we were invincibleUntil a brutal act of violence destroyed everythingMy home, my family, and my identity were all gone in the blink of an eyeLeaving behind a tangled mess of emotional and physical scars... -
Room Sixteen: Watching You by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI'm lost in the seductive world of Club Sin, and I'm about to cross a line with my dad's best friends. EllaHere I am, in the heart of New Orleans, playing a game I never thought I'd dare. Club Sin's doors have opened to a world where Brooks, Conner, and Finn, my dad's best friends are mine, if only for a night. Each moment with them is a flirtatious dance, a challenge to see how far they will go... -
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Theirs to Hunt : Girls Like Us - Book One by Salem Hurley
Theirs to HuntGirls Like Us, Book OneBy Salem HurleyGrayson and Brooks wanted her before the hunt even started.One night with Reagan Marks didn’t derail their plan—It sealed it.She was never prey.She was the one they’d been waiting for.Smart. Loyal. Too strong for her own good.Now she’s caught between two obsessed men who will rewrite every rule to claim her.But Reagan doesn’t run.She watches...Categorized as:
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Motorycle Daddies by Liz Archer
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBlurb...Categorized as:
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Masks & Mayhem: The Hannover Heathens Book 1 by Lauren Ellis
I’m not a good girl, not really. I mean, I get good grades, and I’ve never been arrested, but it’s not for lack of a little law-breaking. I don’t have the time or luxury of a moral compass--not when I have someone counting on me. So, I’ve been keeping my head down, getting everything ready for us to flee this place as soon as I turn eighteen. But the past has a way of catching up to us... -
Protecting Her Secret by Ajme Williams
I kept our baby a secret thinking that it was the right decision.And it was… until I found myself in a mess greater than any Hollywood movie could ever portray.Working as a PR executive for a brilliant director was supposed to be fun.Little did I know that I’d meet not one, but four men of my dreams.Ryan, the country’s superhero, is my baby daddy...Categorized as:
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Sinfully Theirs by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFor little Miss Nobody, a love this unique is more than she'd ever dared expect... * Mona is Miss. Average. Her ass isn't the tightest, her job sucks, and she's still getting over her divorce. Life is one long round of work, work, and more work until, one day, she accidentally falls into the arms of an ex-Marine... -
The Fake Date Agreement by Ember L. Nicole
Fake dating three hockey players to get back at my cheating ex? Win. A relationship that is not real, will never be real, and can't possibly last? Surprisingly perfect.Everyone cheers when a guy kisses his date for the kiss cam. Except me. See that guy was my boyfriend. Emphasis on was...Categorized as:
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The Trouble With Luck by Sinclair Kelly, Letty Frame
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFour best friends on spring break in Chicago on St. Patty’s Day… What could possibly go wrong?!Lennon, Harper, Skyler, and Bristol have been inseparable the past four years while studying at NIU. With graduation right around the corner, they plan an epic spring break getaway to make new, lasting memories that will get them through the uncertainty that lies ahead... -
When We Fall by Shayne Ford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrick or treat? Or triple treat?A walking contrast, my neighbor catches me at a low point in my life.We wouldn’t be more different, yet he is set to prove me wrong.I’m not the one to refuse a dare, although I may be in over my head.His proposal involves him, me, and his two best friends.They bet against me, and the prize is a secret. What I have to do to win is not what you think.Well, almost...Categorized as:
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Andrei by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuintessence: The Sequel PART TWO In the stunning sequel to SAWYER, ANDREI, part two of the Quintessence sequel, finds our quintet in chaos as they deal with the aftermath of Devon's uncharacteristic behavior. With Andrei having to call on his grandfather for help, secrets are uncovered that may break or make this household of six. Find out what happens in ANDREI...Categorized as:
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Kurt by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKurt's the calmest of the Quintessence bunch, but even he has a vengeful streak when it comes to protecting and defending those he loves. A trip to Moscow for Christmas and New Year's are side-lined when the real truth about Sascha's accident comes to life. Jungle justice comes at a price, leaving Kurt and Sascha uncertain if their soul can carry the burden... -
Sean by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSean is the serious one in his household of seven. The one who deals with murders on a daily basis, who keeps things in line, who handles the rough caress of life as the lines blur between their world and society. But he isn't perfect. And he's only human...Categorized as:
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Baking and Blindfolds by Sylvie Haas
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCooking with my stepbrothers really heats things up.I'm a disappointment.A failure.A burden.That's how my billionaire father and his wife see me.After getting dumped and flunking out of college, there's only one place left to go: back home. The last thing I want is to see that look of utter disgust in my father's eyes and that smug smirk on my stepmother's face, yet again...Categorized as:
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Sold to the Silver Foxes by Laylah Snow
I sold my soul to three devils in designer suits…For one entire month.It was either auctioning off my virginity to three billionaire brothers...Or risk losing my sister.I didn’t have to think twice.But now I belong to three filthy rich silver foxes.I’m theirs to claim.To ruin.To ravage.There’s Nico, the gorgeous savage with a heart of gold.Dante, the daredevil who makes my pulse race... -
Dare by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKat Walker has wanted Styx for as long as she can remember.Her friend.Protector.The guy who would do anything for her.There’s just one problem.He’s her big brother’s ex-best friend.But she’s done playing by the rules.For one night, she’s going to risk it all.She’s going to dare Styx to take a chance on her. On them.And she’s found the perfect stranger to help her accomplish her goal... -
Mafia Bosses by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf I hadn’t kissed him, we’d be dead.My chance encounter with the brutally handsome mob boss and his two best friends throws me into a dark underworld I never wanted to visit. As a nurse, I’m used to healing wounds, not falling for men who cause them. But it’s too late—the powerful mafiosos are all I can think about.Cesare is in charge, both in and out of the bedroom... -
Promise of Embers by Celeste Night
I was offered one last job. One last job and I would be free from owing anyone anything. It was enough money that I would be able to pay for my final semester of college and change my life forever. How could I say no to that? The job was straightforward: burn down an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of Strathmore... -
Fear the Reapers by Katya Ensmore
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen all hell breaks loose, the Reapers are forced into a lockdown.There’s something to be said about close proximity.We might be stuck in the clubhouse, but there are eyes on everything. Nothing gets past the MC President or my brothers, especially when their baby sister has gained the interest of not one, but three possible suitors... -
Secret Baby and the Bratva by Sylvie Haas
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI hid my pregnancy for 9 months, but my secret's out now!We all have that friend—the one who can convince us to do anything. The one who gets away with everything. I’m not that friend. I’m the friend who lets my bestie convince me to go to a sex club, relax my better judgment for one night, hook up with three guys, and end up pregnant...
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