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Drop of Doubt by C.L. Stone
Sang Sorenson and the Academy boys return to Ashley Waters High School but before they get a chance to even settle in, Sang’s life is threatened by an anonymous caller. They retreat to the protective walls of the Morgan estate, a safe house for when the boys are under fire...Categorized as:
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Friends vs. Family by C.L. Stone
Sang Sorenson is forced to suffer through another of her mother’s extreme punishments. It almost kills her. The Academy boys vow it will be the last. They're determined to keep Sang safe, especially from her own family. Their solution: complete invasion of her life. Kota, Luke, Silas, Nathan, Victor, Gabriel and North do everything within their power to show Sang what true loyalty means...Categorized as:
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Whispers and Wishes by Heather Long
Everything changes. Even the things we didn’t ask for. Jake, Archie, Coop, and Ian were my best friends and three of them still are and they’re also now my lovers, my boyfriends, and pretty much the anchors keeping me from getting washed away.I’ve had great moments and I’ve had horrible ones. One thing is for sure, I’ll never forget my senior year.It’s the year everything changed... -
The Crown of Fools by Candice M. Wright
The fates hadn’t always been kind to Sunshine...Abandoned as a baby with nothing more than a blanket and a nameKatia ‘Sunshine’ Jones knows what it feels like to be alone.With her childhood spent navigating the foster system,She finally finds a home in the arms of a boy who becomes her entire world... -
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Quintessence: The Boxset 1-3 by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen Sascha heads for a job interview, she has no idea that her life is about to change. There's more at stake than just a job here. With five sexy geniuses as her new bosses, she has two choices. Keep things platonic or make things interesting... Find out what her decision is in Quintessence: The Boxset. Books 1-3 are available in this omnibus edition for the first time... -
Breathe You by C.R. Jane, Ivy Fox
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsValentina Rossi.She was our first and only love—our f*cking everything.She was also the one who tore us apart and crushed our hearts into a pulp. After all these years, we three are still desperately trying to fix the mess she made of us. Even if that meant pretending she was just a childish memory, pushed to the confinements of our mind, just so we could survive without her.But now she’s back... -
Lies Untold by Lexie Winston
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTori and Gio are doing everything they can to solidify their positions as a badass mafia family. But a traitor still lurks within the ranks and they need to find out who it is before the threat to their lives becomes a reality.Tori gets a chance to enact revenge against Stacey, but she's playing the long game... -
Sinful Ella by Nicole Casey
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe plan was to go on one kickass tour, not fall in love with seven rock stars haunted by a tragic past.As the lead singer of my band, I’m thrilled when it’s finally time for us to go on tour. But instead of a fun road trip, I’m bombarded with complaints from my two bandmate sisters, who happen to think that nothing I do is good enough... -
Wanted by the Bikers by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy mouth can’t get me in trouble if three wicked bikers are keeping it busy.My whole life I’ve felt like an extra in someone else’s movie. Just once, I want to be the main character. The one who gets all the attention. The one that exciting and amazing things happen to.Maybe I shouldn’t have wished so hard... -
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...Categorized as:
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Sharing the Nanny by Krista Wolf
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat do you do when your best male friends are fighting over you? Not just as a nanny to their little ones, but as a lover, as a girlfriend, as someone to protect and keep and share?Harper Hayes is a nerd on a mission. She has to finish innovating her revolutionary new virtual reality software, so she can license the tech to the highest bidder.Only her timeline is tight... -
Kings of Linwood Academy - The Complete Box Set by Callie Rose
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCOMPLETE REVERSE HAREM SERIESRich boys don’t fraternize with the help.They don't torture the help.They don't crave the help.For as long as I can remember, my mom and I have lived on the edge of ruin, so when she finally gets a decent job offer, she moves us cross-country to take it... -
Fearless by Ivy Fox
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhoever said when life hands you lemons to make lemonade can suck it!Everything is falling apart.Rome is in jail for murdering our father.Holland is in the hospital fighting for her life.And I haven’t spoken to my best friend in God knows how long.Oh, but it gets worse.I’ve fallen in love with my nemesis, too.It might not seem like a big deal to most, but it sure is to me...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...Categorized as:
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The Breathe Me Duet by C.R. Jane, Ivy Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Complete Breathe Me DuetWhen you have three months to live...and all you want is to spend it with them...They say that true love only comes once in a lifetime. In my case, they were wrong. I gave my heart away three times. To the blue eyed sensitive soul, who read poetry when he thought no one was looking. To the green eyed jock, who made you laugh as hard as he made you cry...Categorized as:
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Four Always by Stephanie Brother
I have a secret. Four of them, actually. They’re big and strong and make their living taking off their clothes for adoring fans. But they’ve been giving me private shows for free.When an innocent bakery delivery ends in me being surrounded by four hot male strippers, I don't stand a chance of resisting them... -
Yes, Sirs by Cornelia Fields
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"You were ours from the second we saw you," he stated as if I didn't have a choice in it, and the truth was, I didn't need to because he was right. I was theirs, but what they didn't know was that they were mine too. ~ One invitation to an open house. One moment. One chance. And everything changed.When Emma got an invitation to the most exclusive BDSM club in the city, she knew she needed to go...Categorized as:
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The Trophy by Melissa Adams
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBlurb coming soon.Release date will be brought forward.Attention: this is the second book of a 𝘸𝘩𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 duet and ends in a HEA for the main characters. Thw story of the Star Cove Knights will however continue in another duet, part of the same series. The heroine won’t have to choose between her different love interests...Categorized as:
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Unwrapping Their Christmas Present by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI needed to tear my eyes away from Jake Jacobs... immediately. One glance at the hot older lawyer and I knew I was in trouble. Jake unwrapped me like his little Christmas present. Even though I was his new employee that he absolutely shouldn’t have claimed... But he wasn’t the only one that broke the rules at his law firm... -
Confessions: Ethan by Ella Frank
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEverything in the world is about sex except sex.Sex is about power. ~ Oscar WildeDesire. Dominance. Sex.Ethan Holt is in the business of all three.He believes that any fantasy can be created, and that any kink should be explored.Why wouldn’t he, when he has several of his own?Control. Ethan has to have it.In his job at The Office. In his relationship with Zayne... -
Walker by LeAnn Ashers
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSUMMERAll it took was one night for my past and my present to collide headfirst.Consumed by work, I was letting life pass me by. I had reached a point where I found myself merely existing, so I decided to go out and have some fun with my friend, Lynn.That night brought me face to face with the two men that would become my everything—Walker and Darren...Categorized as:
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Just Be Her: A Modern Fairytale Retelling by Kaydence Snow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm living someone else's life.It was supposed to be an escape, a break from the painful memories and crushing responsibility keeping me awake at night.Fate brought me face-to-face with the chance of a lifetime – the chance to be her.Just for a little while.Just for a taste of another life.We may have looked identical, but everything else about us couldn’t be more different...Categorized as:
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Rhapsody by Holly Bloom
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey can’t hide behind masks forever...The Basilisks rocked my world in a night of passion, but discovering their true identities changed everything. Now Zed, Ripper, and Venom owe me answers.Confronting secrets and resisting desires aren’t my only problems. Competing in a fierce music competition catapults me to fame and flips my life on its head...Categorized as:
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Twisted Legacy by Dakota Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI woke up in an unfamiliar room, broken and bruised, with no memory of how I got hurt.I’m grateful LJ and Wolfe were there to nurse me back to health.Everything’s different when I get back to school.The Dean covered up the truth about Mayhem Night. Called it a sorority prank gone wrong. That won’t stop me from getting answers.Based on our history, The Trium is at the top of my suspect list... -
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Spies Like Us by Lexie Winston
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen the party that was supposed to shed light on the underground world of Summerville went pear shaped and revealed the death of a team member they ended up with more questions than answers... -
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... -
The Wild Boys: The Complete Series by K.A. Knight, Erin O'Kane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnjoy all three books of The Wild Boys Series all in one place. Including - The Wild Interview, The Wild Tour and The Wild Finale plus extra never been published bonus scenes!I have been working hard my whole life for people to take me seriously. After all, women ‘don’t belong’ in the music industry... -
A Wicked Education by Mika Lane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Student/Professor Reverse Harem Romance They say I’m the hottest girl on campus, and my sexy professors are about to show me why I should choose them over the boys my age.I can have any guy on campus.One look and a smile are all it takes.Jocks, nerds, hippies…they all love me.But my professors have other ideas.They want to give me a wicked education…in lust...Categorized as:
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A Sinful Classroom by Mika Lane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Student/Professor Reverse Harem Romance I’ll do anything to stay in college…even my professors.Working as a hotel maid is a last resort.But it’s the only way I can afford to stay in school.But when my professor makes me an offer I can’t refuse…I can’t turn him—or his sexy friends—down.They want to teach me…naughty things.Expose me to…everything they have to offer... -
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...Categorized as:
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Four Daddies for Christmas by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFour untamed ex-military daddies.One very unassuming girl.Who said Christmas miracles don’t exist?My family’s failing farm combined with my father’s debt has me tossing and turning.Luckily a chance rescue brings me face to face with an opportunity I can't resist.I've been hired to take care of an adorable set of twins.But I'm nervous for three VERY good reasons:1...Categorized as:
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Hotter Than Ever by Elle Kennedy
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsWhen you land in hot water, swim for safety—or let the fire burn. An Out of Uniform StoryClaire McKinley has just experienced every bride’s nightmare. The groom is a no-show, and now she must face five hundred guests alone...Categorized as:
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Cross my Heart by Lucy Smoke
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat kind of person falls into a relationship with several men? Now I know the answer. Me. I’ve finally realized that and I’ve come to terms with it. But it seems that fate has one last challenge for us to overcome. Theodora “Teddi” Vandersen, otherwise known as Grayson’s mother, has apparently been following me for weeks now. She thinks it’s my fault that Grayson’s done with her... -
Triplet Tattoos by Stephanie Brother
One curvaceous older woman. Three tattooed young guys who aren’t what they seem.One brother loves -- them all. Another is saving himself -- for his true love.The third triplet prefers -- threes and fours.Hold on! Twenty-eight isn’t old. And I’m buxom that’s all. I know what I like And it’s cake and... I go for double desserts and -- triplets with tattoos... -
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Undercover Action by Cassie Cole
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo chiseled Irish brothers. A dashing undercover cop.The three of them protecting me--and sharing me.My undercover objective is to get close to the Finnegan brothers.To learn their secrets by any means necessary.I thought I was ready for anything...Until they said they want to share me... -
SEAL Daddies Next Door by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBecoming rich overnight led to a series of nightmares. But the three much older Navy SEALs that entered my life as a result were more like a fantasy come true. The electricity I feel with them makes me forget that the man who surprisingly left me an inheritance has been murdered... and I’m the prime suspect. Reed, a protective single dad, has a rugged charm that could steal any woman’s heart... -
A Day of Chaos by Steph Macca
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJust when I thought the broken pieces were finally falling back into place, my world shattered again.He's getting closer and this time he's promising to hurt anyone who stands in his way.Starting with the guys I am in love with.They saved me and now they are in danger because of it. He's determined to destroy me, to break me.I was so close to being free but chaos knows no mercy... -
Thief by C.L. Stone
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsKayli Winchester is a dirt-poor girl living out of a hotel, forced to be the parent for a drunken father and teenage brother who she’s desperate to keep in school. The only way she scrapes by is to utilize her one skill: pickpocketing. But even though she’s a thief she has a moral code: no kids or old ladies, only targets who can defend themselves...Categorized as:
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Trading with the Boys by Krista Wolf
Divorced, broke and alone I wasn't looking for a savior... much less three of them, nearly ten years my junior.But Jacob, Tate and Cole have favors to give. And trading favors is always fun.Serena's in trouble, in more ways than one. Her house is falling apart, and her life's in shambles... -
Saved by the Marines by Cathleen Cole, Frank Jensen
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThey never should’ve been protecting me. Now, they’re my only hope… As the daughter of a US Senator, my life was never going to be normal. I thought I’d finally escaped out from my father’s shadow, but he dragged me back kicking and screaming... -
Double Scrooged by Shae Sullivan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say everyone has a Scrooge in their life, and I unfortunately have two.Nate and Barron, my arrogant ex-stepbrothers, hate me.Like really hate me.Ever since my dad, their ex-stepdad, cheated on their mom for the fifth time, they’ve wanted nothing to do with me—or him. Not that I can blame them. Daddy has never been the standard father figure... -
A Degree of Submission by Verika Sloane
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGood girls get punished when they do bad things.I gave my innocence to Gage and Alex with my eyes and arms wide open. I thought we would end there.We didn't.Someone smeared my erotica online. I thought it would end there.It hasn't.My explicit fantasies have been exploited as the biggest joke on campus. Someone somehow knows about the three of us, pushing our secret to the line of discovery... -
Cartel Kings by Carmen Rosales
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Gilded Princess by Penelope Black
When I was little, I was obsessed with fairytales. My dad told me the stories of the stars and white knights who rescue princesses. I’d wear a silver plastic crown and stare at the sky, waiting for the day my knight in shining armor would come.Then my dad died, my crown broke, and my mom shipped my sister and me off to boarding school.And then I met them.My knights... -
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Mercy by Nora Cobb
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNothing will ever be the same.But I haven’t won yet—not by a long shot.All I’ve ever known since stepping into Montlake was cruelty and humiliation.I’ve learned my lessons, I’ve learned the rules of the game, and I have the scars to prove it.But I’m far from holding all the cards.I’m far from winning.The kings have claimed my heart, and they refuse to let me fight this on my own...Categorized as:
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The Sound of Us: Complete Collection by C.R. Jane
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 20 ratings*Get Three Sexy, Angsty Rockstar Romance Reads in One Complete Collection*They are idols to millions worldwide.I hear their names whispered in the hallways and blasted through the radio.Their faces are never far from the television screen, tormenting me with images of what I gave up.To everyone else, they're unattainable rockstars, the music gods who make up The Sound of Us...Categorized as:
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Ten Hammers by Liz Archer
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsI’m on a TV show with my ten best friends.This is our last season, and we’re going out with a bang.But which one of the ripped, hunky Hammer brothers will I end up with?Spoiler maybe all ten of them… Since I was a little girl, I’ve been best friends with my ten neighbors - the Hammer brothers... -
The Cassidy Brothers by Sienna Blake
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGrab this SEXY reverse harem at this special release price! My foster father is a very bad man. I’m carrying a secret of his that could get me killed. So I head to the last place that ever felt like safety… The childhood home of the Cassidy brothers. Aogán, Tristan & Donncha were as much of my childhood as choc chip cookies and hopskotch... -
Tainted Deception by Kay Riley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJace and Kian. Best friends until a gang rivalry ripped them apart. Three summers ago, I played them both, never expecting to have guilt over what I did.Once I got what I needed, I fled, planning to never see them again. I stayed tucked away at Little Haven University, hidden in plain sight while making moves in the dark...Categorized as:
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Fire Daddies by Liz Archer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThree spicy firemen + One sweet single mom = Santa’s naughty listWhen my bakery goes up in smoke, three sizzling ex-SEALs swoop in to save me, and my two sweet little kids . . .Then when they find out we have nowhere to sleep . . .they welcome us to stay at their penthouse . .
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