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Swamp Spirits by Jana Deleon
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsGhost of a chance?Fortune is thrilled when Ben Harrison, her former CIA partner, and his fiancée, Cassidy, decide to leave DC and move to the Louisiana bayous. They’ve already secured jobs and are only lacking a place to live, so everyone is excited when they quickly find a home. There’s only one problem—the house has a reputation. It’s haunted... -
![The Midnight Hour by Brenda Jackson]()
The Midnight Hour by Brenda Jackson
Sexy, dangerous, unforgettable. . .the Madaris family and their unlikely band of friends captured readers’ hearts and souls. Now, in The Midnight Hour, bestselling author Brenda Jackson brings us another breathtaking novel featuring the Madaris family and friends. One, CIA agent Sir Drake Warren gave his heart to a woman—a fellow Marine whose death in an explosion left him aching for justice... -
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![Chemistry: The Chemist by Grey Huffington]()
Chemistry: The Chemist by Grey Huffington
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsI am not a drug dealer.I am not a seller…I am not a handler…I am not an abuser…I am not a promoter…I am not a smuggler…However, I understand that I can not save the world or the people who have chosen those paths. So, making substances safer, grander, and extremely unique is my life’s work. What I have created can’t be duplicated, stepped on, or mistaken for anything else... -
![Ignite by Chelle Bliss]()
Ignite by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMammoth Saint always had the brotherhood and the wind.Then he found Tamara Gallo and nothing else mattered.And when he decides to leave the MC, trouble follows.But when you love a Gallo, you never fight alone.Ignite is the fifth book in the new steamy romance Men of Inked: Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss... -
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![Steele Waters: The Finale by M. Monique]()
Steele Waters: The Finale by M. Monique
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPhoenix, Deja, Blaise, and Janelle are back...Part 1 of Steele Waters introduced us to four people whose worlds collide in more ways than one.Phoenix has shed some of the hard exterior he possessed prior to meeting Deja. He's confident that this woman has broken down his walls and reached through to pluck his heart out of his chest... -
![Billy by Kris Michaels]()
Billy by Kris Michaels
Whatever it takes, as long as it takes. He’d been dead for years. Billy Pearson’s cover for the work he did for the CIA had come at a high price. Betrayed by the CIA, he was dead to all who used to know him. Guardian gave him the opportunity to start over. However, the new doctor assigned to the training annex has an uncanny resemblance to the woman he once loved. That sucker punch left Billy raw... -
![If You Love Me by Kimberly Brown]()
If You Love Me by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Of all human weaknesses, obsession is the most dangerous.”Evenie Lewis knows this all too well. A case of mistaken identity has stolen ten years of her life. When the opportunity arises, Evenie jumps at the chance to escape once and for all. Clueless to her surroundings, she sets out to find her way back home with dreams of reuniting with her family being her motivation... -
![Dying Without You: Elite Alliance by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
Dying Without You: Elite Alliance by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHomeland Security Officer Langston Jamal Clark has a reputation for being resilient. However, after a devastating breakup shatters his heart, Langston finds himself struggling to pick up the pieces. When he thinks he's lost his chance at love, he meets Lisa Sharpton, a fiery singer with a voice of honey and a heart full of passion... -
![Waking with Enemies by Eric Jerome Dickey]()
Waking with Enemies by Eric Jerome Dickey
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA sequel to Sleeping with Strangers finds powerful hit man Gideon struggling to outmaneuver a fellow assassin when his past misdeeds catch up with him, an effort that forces him to realize that he can no longer trust anyone. 250,000 first printing... -
![Save Me If You Can by Christina C. Jones]()
Save Me If You Can by Christina C. Jones
7 hours and 53 minutesDeception and betrayal always carry a price, and sooner or later, someone has to pay.For a long time, Terry King and Damien Wolfe have dodged those debts while the people around them paid – in loneliness, grief, constant fear, and the loss of innocent lives.But no more... -
![Dying for Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey]()
Dying for Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter a bestselling doubleheader in 2007 with Sleeping with Strangers and Waking with Enemies (both reaching #9 on the New York Times bestseller list), Eric Jerome Dickey is back with the final installment in his thrilling trilogy— Dying for Revenge... -
![Damaged Goods by April Wilson]()
Damaged Goods by April Wilson
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhen martial arts expert Liam McIntyre spies a vulnerable young woman working the streets of Chicago, his chivalrous nature kicks in. She shouldn't be there, doing what she's doing. So, like any hero, he steps in. He pays to keep her off the streets for the night so they can talk. He learns who she is and what brought her to this point in her life... -
![The Lantern's Dance by Laurie R. King]()
The Lantern's Dance by Laurie R. King
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMary Russell and Sherlock Holmes are caught up in a case that turns intensely personal, shining light on a past that even Holmes himself did not suspectAfter their recent adventures in Transylvania, Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes look forward to spending some time getting to know Holmes' son, the artist Damian Adler, and his family... -
![Dirty Heart by Rhys Ford]()
Dirty Heart by Rhys Ford
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA Cole McGinnis Mystery Former LAPD detective Cole McGinnis’s life nearly ended the day his police partner and best friend Ben Pirelli emptied his service weapon into Cole and his then-lover, Rick. Since Ben turned his gun on himself, Cole thought he’d never find out why Ben tried to destroy him. Years later, Cole has stitched himself back together... -
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![Avenging Devil Part 2: Satan's Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett]()
Avenging Devil Part 2: Satan's Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett
Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNiranSaffie’s past was darker than I’d ever expected, and now I’m embroiled in the thick of it. I’m fully prepared to forfeit my life if it means I save hers, but I have no idea how I’m going to achieve that objective. I do all that I can, lying to convince them I’m one of their kind despite having the wrong skin colour... -
![UNCOVERING LOVE by M Monique]()
UNCOVERING LOVE by M Monique
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings***THIS BOOK IS A RE-RELEASE***One night changes everything in Gianna Phillips' seemingly perfect world. She's in love, months away from having their first child, and rising in her career as a designer. Nothing could be better in her eyes. Tragedy distorts her perception, and in the middle of the dense fog, she collides with a mountain... -
![A Demon's Harmony: A Devil's Riot MC Crossover by E.C. Land]()
A Demon's Harmony: A Devil's Riot MC Crossover by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTannerI lost the one person who brought harmony into my life. She hates me and I know exactly why. If only she could see what's right in front of her face. The person who she trusted even more than me -- she's the one who put the nails in the coffin that was the end of my relationship.It's been years since it happened and I'm watching my closest friends find their forever women... -
![Grand Opening 2: A Family Business Novel by Carl Weber, La Jill Hunt]()
Grand Opening 2: A Family Business Novel by Carl Weber, La Jill Hunt
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom the minds of New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber and Essence bestseller La Jill Hunt comes the newest entry into the game-changing Family Business saga. The year is 1978, the Duncan brothers and their tough-as-nails women have vanquished their rivals and taken their place as the leaders of Waycross, Georgia’s criminal enterprises... -
![A Silken Thread by Brenda Jackson]()
A Silken Thread by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen true love meets dark secrets, which side will win? Don’t miss this reader favorite from New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonFinding a soulmate was the easy part for Erica Sanders. Brian Lawson is everything she could have dreamed of and then some... -
![Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome Dickey]()
Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome Dickey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsInternational assassin Gideon spilled blood for the first time when he was seven years old, with a single shot to the head of a man who was attempting to kill the woman Gideon had known as his mother. The victim was none other than his own father, a man of unspeakable evil... -
![A Man's Promise by Brenda Jackson]()
A Man's Promise by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA man's word is his bond. His family is his strength. His heart is his own. Superstar musician Caden Granger has spent years running from love, commitment and family. Yet despite his fame and fortune, he knows the kind of respect and adoration he needs can only come from one person—the very woman who wants nothing to do with him... -
![GRAY WOLF SECURITY, Texas: The Complete 6-Books Series by Glenna Sinclair]()
GRAY WOLF SECURITY, Texas: The Complete 6-Books Series by Glenna Sinclair
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFree with Kindle Unlimited... Enjoy the complete Volume 2 of the Gray Wolf Security series. Romance, Suspense, Mystery and a touch of Comedy. 6 Books. No Cliffhangers. More than 1,000 pages :) Book 1: Defending Tierney I never wanted to be anything other than a defense attorney... -
![The Man in 3B by Carl Weber]()
The Man in 3B by Carl Weber
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDaryl Graham has just moved into a Jamaica, Queens, apartment building and his neighbors, both male and female alike, can't stop talking about him. From his extreme attractiveness to his undeniable swag, Daryl is the man every woman wants and every man wants to be.Connie, an unhappy wife, turns to Daryl for help losing weight, hoping to fix her marriage... -
![Missing Hearts by Kenya Wright]()
Missing Hearts by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTWO BRILLIANT AGENTS TRACK ONE CUNNING PSYCHO. FBI Agent Alexander King has a special gift for catching vicious predators. He gets inside the twisted minds of psychopaths and hunts them down. However, this case in a small Georgia town is challenging his skills. A serial killer named The Angel Maker has kidnapped and killed six little black girls... -
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![Betrayed by Sharon C. Cooper]()
Betrayed by Sharon C. Cooper
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen secrets turn into lies… Former DEA agent Angelo González’s final undercover operation exploded in a betrayal he’ll never forget or forgive. He’s moved on. As one of Atlanta’s Finest, providing personal security for the rich and famous, Angelo is living his best life—until he has to play fake boyfriend to one of their clients. Not just any client... -
![Fiery Surrender by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois]()
Fiery Surrender by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLangston has finally taken his place among the Trinity Masters, America’s most powerful secret society, and he’s ready to stand at the altar to meet his trinity. However, when the Grand Master, Juliet, pairs him in an arranged menage marriage with Rich and Mina, he finds himself struggling to fit into this society he’s only just discovered... -
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Rich by Janet Elizabeth Henderson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRachel Ford-Talbot has nothing to do with her family or their pharmaceutical business. And she likes it that way. As one of four partners who own an internationally renowned security business, Rachel prefers to leave her past, with all its secrets, deeply buried... -
![Reno Gabrini: For His Lover by Mallory Monroe]()
Reno Gabrini: For His Lover by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReno Gabrini, the longtime owner of the PaLargio Hotel and Casino on the Vegas Strip, faces his toughest foes yet when he has to face the ghosts of his past. Just when he thought life was sailing right along, and his family were all making their own dreams come true, the sins of his past come back with a vengeance and seek to dismantle all that he holds dear... -
![Mick Sinatra: Love and Shadows by Mallory Monroe]()
Mick Sinatra: Love and Shadows by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGorgeous bad boy Mick Sinatra is in a good place in his life. His beautiful, African-American wife has been offered a starring role at a theater on London’s famed West End. His son, Teddy, has taken over the day-to-day running of his ruthless crime family. His daughter, Gloria, has learned the error of her ways... -
![Reno and Trina: In the Shadows of Love by Mallory Monroe]()
Reno and Trina: In the Shadows of Love by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReno Gabrini and his beautiful African-American wife Trina wheel and deal in Vegas as he runs the mighty PaLargio Hotel and Casino and she runs a high-end clothing store. But everything changes for them when lies are spread about romantic entanglements and their son is victimized... -
![Mick Sinatra 6: Now Will You Weep by Mallory Monroe]()
Mick Sinatra 6: Now Will You Weep by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGorgeous gangster Mick Sinatra has recovered from the vicious attack that nearly took him out, but the organizations that spearheaded his downfall are still up and running. His own organization is fractured and bleeding and his ability to maintain control is questioned. He knows he must trust no man, he must verify everything, and he must fight to the death to reassert his dominance... -
![Mick Sinatra 7: Breaking My Heart by Mallory Monroe]()
Mick Sinatra 7: Breaking My Heart by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMega-mob boss and sexy hunk Mick Sinatra has battles on every front. From his son’s drug dealing, to his daughter’s love alliance with a man with hidden agendas, Mick has to put out fires before they burn him down. But when his beautiful, African-American wife is threatened, and a figure from his past comes back to haunt him in an unexpected way, he knows the game has changed... -
![Her Fearless Warrior by Caitlyn O'Leary]()
Her Fearless Warrior by Caitlyn O'Leary
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinding Them? Simple.Getting Them Out Alive? Now That Will Take a Minute.Lincoln Hart’s Navy SEAL team is sent to Syria to rescue a team of Americans who have been captured. When he realizes their interpreter, Leila Cloud is one of the people who has been kidnapped, all bets are off. He’s been dreaming about her for months... -
![Texas Bodyguard: Weston by Janie Crouch]()
Texas Bodyguard: Weston by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA determined bodyguard. A fierce heiress.And death is just a shot away…Silent, stealthy and professional, Weston Patterson is always two steps ahead of trouble—until he’s hired to bodyguard a woman he never expected to see again. Someone won’t stop until Kayleigh Delacruz is dead. But the feisty heiress is challenging Weston to keep her close as well as safe... -
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![Her Fearless Warrior by Caitlyn O'Leary]()
Her Fearless Warrior by Caitlyn O'Leary
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinding Them? Simple.Getting Them Out Alive? Now That Will Take a Minute.Lincoln Hart’s Navy SEAL team is sent to Syria to rescue a team of Americans who have been captured. When he realizes their interpreter, Leila Cloud is one of the people who has been kidnapped, all bets are off. He’s been dreaming about her for months... -
![Off The Table : THE MOA Cartel by Nako]()
Off The Table : THE MOA Cartel by Nako
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMoney. Opportunity. Access.The MOA Cartel.The Underworld walked so the MOA Cartel could run.A new generation of thugs, trappers, and killers.Money. Opportunity. Access. That’s all they ever wanted…oh, and more money…Author's You must read Off The Da Prequel and Book One to follow the story... -
![A Thug Made For Me: A BBW Love Story by P. Wise]()
A Thug Made For Me: A BBW Love Story by P. Wise
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIndigo Taylor-Anderson thought she had it all — until her husband's betrayal shattered her world. With newfound courage, she walks away from a life of mistreatment, leaving everything behind. Indigo finds herself navigating the tough streets of Philadelphia, facing challenges only the truly resilient woman can endure... -
![A Thug Made For Me 2: A BBW Love Story by P. Wise, Brandi Jefferson]()
A Thug Made For Me 2: A BBW Love Story by P. Wise, Brandi Jefferson
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn A Thug Made For Me 2: A BBW Love Story , Indigo is finally finding the happiness she craved with Quest, a man who seems to be everything she never knew she needed. However, in typical fashion, just as life starts to smooth out, it throws a curveball. News about her health leaves Indigo teetering between joy and fear, with only Quest to lean on... -
![A Thug Made For Me 3: A BBW Love Story by P. Wise, Brandi Jefferson]()
A Thug Made For Me 3: A BBW Love Story by P. Wise, Brandi Jefferson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn A Thug Made for Me 3: A BBW Love Story , the stakes have never been higher for Quest and Indigo. Their lives take a wild turn when an unexpected visitor disrupts their world, setting off a chain reaction of events that threatens not only their love but also the safety of those around them... -
![Two Steps Ahead: A Thrilling Romantic Mystery by Janie Crouch]()
Two Steps Ahead: A Thrilling Romantic Mystery by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA determined bodyguard. A fierce heiress.And death is just a shot away…Silent, stealthy and professional, Weston Patterson is always two steps ahead of trouble—until he’s hired to bodyguard a woman he never expected to see again. Someone won’t stop until Kayleigh Delacruz is dead. But the feisty heiress is challenging Weston to keep her close as well as safe... -
![Glow Up: Running Interference by Aubreé Pynn, The Editing Boutique]()
Glow Up: Running Interference by Aubreé Pynn, The Editing Boutique
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter a heartbreaking loss, Mark O’Neil finds himself back where it all started – Lavendale. With a great push from his family and friends, he makes an appearance at All-Star weekend. Where he finds himself reevaluating his life. His list of things to do – regroup, spend time with his boys and land a contract with the Lavendale Knights. Saving a soft spoken beauty wasn’t on his agenda... -
![Trial by Richard North Patterson]()
Trial by Richard North Patterson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTrial confirms Richard North Patterson’s place as “our most important author of popular fiction.”In a propulsive narrative that culminates in a nationally televised murder case, Trial explores America’s most incendiary flashpoints of race.A Black eighteen-year-old voting rights worker, Malcolm Hill, is stopped by a white sheriff’s deputy on a dark country road in rural Georgia... -
![Edge Of Reason by Freya Barker]()
Edge Of Reason by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrotherhood and beer meets single mom and apple pie. I am a riding contradiction. A scholar, a cynic, a brother, and a biker. My name is Trunk . I'm smart enough to recognize the chip on my shoulder, and cautious enough to keep it right where it is. I am a misguided romantic. A mom, a daughter, an agent, and a survivor My name is Jaimie... -
![Teddy Sinatra 1: Chains For Love by Mallory Monroe]()
Teddy Sinatra 1: Chains For Love by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPressure is the new normal for Teddy Sinatra. As the oldest son and heir-apparent to take over the Sinatra Crime Family, the underworld, his men, and his siblings all expect perfection from him. His father, the king of mob bosses Mick Sinatra, is very much still in the game and expects his son to be worthy to someday take his place... -
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![Steele Waters by M. Monique]()
Steele Waters by M. Monique
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDeja Ruben embarks on a new life in Crestview Waters, one she was thrust into, not of her own will. Loss has led her to a place she wouldn't otherwise step foot in. One fateful morning brings Deja’s new life spinning out of control and into arms of steel.Phoenix Steele wishes none other than to remain the reclusive lawyer that he is... -
![DRAGON SECURITY: Volume 2: The Complete 6 Books Series by Glenna Sinclair]()
DRAGON SECURITY: Volume 2: The Complete 6 Books Series by Glenna Sinclair
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFREE with KINDLE UNLIMITED Enjoy 6 PRIVATE SECURITY ROMANCE books. No cliffhangers. Book 1: Peter I was dead for two years. My death faked, I was held captive by a rogue CIA agent who was crazy enough to use an international terrorist cell to steal from everyone. He was literally getting rich on terror. Rescued, my life is no longer my own. My brother is married to my girl, raising my son... -
![Gray Wolf Security: Back Home by Glenna Sinclair]()
Gray Wolf Security: Back Home by Glenna Sinclair
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Kindle Unlimited Bundle... Enjoy the complete 4th Volume of Gray Wolf Security. Romance, Suspense, Mystery and a touch of Comedy. 5 Books. No Cliffhangers. More than 1,000 pages :) AUDRA I’d never worked undercover. But I danced in the strip clubs before I joined the Army and I knew that world...Categorized as:
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![Possession: An Interracial Romance by T.K. Leigh]()
Possession: An Interracial Romance by T.K. Leigh
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes the right path isn’t the easiest one.Weston Bradford entered my world in a whirlwind. Or, more accurately, during a torrential downpour. After our brief encounter, I didn’t think I’d ever see the attractive man with mesmerizing blue eyes again. Not in a city the size of Atlanta... -
![Edge of Danger: A Thrilling Romantic Mystery by Janie Crouch]()
Edge of Danger: A Thrilling Romantic Mystery by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA thrilling romantic mystery about a child protector hero from the USA Today bestselling author, Janie Crouch. Previously published as Texas Bodyguard: Brax.A baby in his care… A target on their backsA skilled security expert and bodyguard, Brax Patterson is ready for anything… except unexpected custody of his reckless half brother’s baby boy... -
![The Christmas Secret by Antoinette Sherell]()
The Christmas Secret by Antoinette Sherell
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe perfect home.The perfect career.The perfect husband.At least, that’s what Amaryllis once believed. When an earth shattering secret is revealed to her days before Christmas, she makes an impulsive decision that sends her once perfect world spiraling out of control. Now, she has a secret, too...Categorized as:
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