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Crossfire Boxed Set by Sylvia Day
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsExperience the passion of Eva and Gideon—in the first three intensely sensual Crossfire novels by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day—Bared to You, Reflected in You, and Entwined with You... -
One Year with Him by C.D. Reiss
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMonica’s not weak or fragile, but she’s never going to be the same under Jonathan’s thumb. He’s so dark. So cruel. So perfectly demanding. She can’t commit to him. She can’t abdicate her will to his or promise to play his games. But he keeps drawing her back in.He’ll break her, but in the end, she’s going to beg to be shattered... -
Zero Tolerance by Autumn Jones Lake
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI’ve spent a lot of years as a hit-it-and-quit-it player only seeking a good time. As Vice President of the Lost Kings Motorcycle Club, willing women are never in short supply. I never needed any of them for more than one night. Until I met her. My perfect woman. Like a damn mermaid, she was beautiful, smart, sexy, and slippery as fuck... -
Breathless Trilogy Boxed Set by Maya Banks
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 29 ratings“Erotic fantasies and seduction…are the name of the game” (Joyfully Reviewed) in the Breathless Trilogy by New York Times bestselling phenomenon Maya Banks, an author “hot enough to make even the coolest reader sweat!” (Fresh Fiction).The complete Breathless Trilogy in an irresistible box set... -
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The Games Destiny Plays by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Last Good Knight: An Original Sinners novella told in five parts. Part III: The Games Destiny Plays Shocked to see Nora's bruises, Lance is furious that she put herself in danger and demands to know where she got them. As Nora confesses her true nature, she's equally shocked to learn that Lance has some secrets of his own, drawing them together despite Kingsley's orders…... -
The Last Good Night by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Last Good Knight: An Original Sinners novella told in five parts.Part V: The Last Good NightNow that the perpetrator has been apprehended, Nora sadly acknowledges she doesn't need a bodyguard anymore... -
Maybe One More Time: Vegas Nights by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEverything is all fun and games until living on the "wild" side becomes the rule instead of the exception. Its good to be bad... within reason, of course. And in this case? It's very, very good... -
Passion by Florencia Bonelli, Rosemary Peele
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHelping suffering children of the war-torn Congo has long been a dream for pediatric surgeon Matilde Martinez. When the opportunity arises, she must leave Paris—and the recent heartache of love lost—to take it... -
Fit to Be Tied by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe Last Good Knight: An Original Sinners novella told in five parts. Part IV: Fit to Be Tied With her feelings for Lance warring with her recent encounter with Søren, Nora returns to Lance's bed and finds herself toying with the idea of…toying with him on a permanent basis. But after she gets a glimpse into his personal angst, Nora realizes she has the power to rescue this white knight…... -
Illusive by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHe’s been burnt by love. Griff Hawkins keeps his pain locked away and the ghosts of his past buried even deeper. Three years ago, he chose the Storm MC as his family and accepted the ways of their violent world. These days, he lives his life with one rule – don’t get attached to anyone but his club. She longs to be loved... -
Sore Spots by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Last Good Knight: An Original Sinners novella told in five parts.Part II: Sore SpotsWith a potential stalker on the loose, Kingsley hires Lance as Nora's bodyguard, but stipulates no sex while he's on duty. Frustrated by the ex-SEAL's noble chivalry, Nora is driven to seek release with the one man she's trying to forget…... -
Sinful Love by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIntense. Devoted. Protective. Michael Sloan is all of the above, with a hard tough edge to boot. He's not the guy he used to be. Years ago, before all the s&%t went down, he was laidback, carefree, and even happy-go-lucky. Life changed him. Hardened him. There's one woman though who can break down his walls. Someone who knew him then. Who can reach inside to that heart he protects fiercely. -
Lost and Found by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOwen Shaw and his “brothers” lost everything, their entire existence erased. Science had robbed he and all the Lost Boys of their memories and their past, but not their future. Hunted by every intelligence agency in the world, they are focused on two goals: find a cure for what was done to them and ensure that the technology that ruined their lives doesn’t get out into the world... -
Whisper of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Bradens are a series of stand-alone romances that may also be enjoyed as part of the larger Love in Bloom series. Tempest Braden adores her family and her small hometown, but sometimes too much of a good thing can be confining... -
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Jared by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJared Walker is a single dad who knows what it’s like to be burned by a woman. His ex-wife tormented him in a way that’s unforgivable. It makes sense that Jared doesn’t trust women. He’s not looking for love, but when his cousin Travis puts Jared in charge of the Walker family reunion, Jared just might find himself in over his head. In more ways than one. Hope Lambert has one goal in life... -
Dance With Me by Kristen Proby
From New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes an all-new novel in her beloved With Me In Seattle Series, Dance With Me. Starla. Just Starla. She doesn’t have a last name, and she doesn’t need one. Not with that many Grammys on her mantel. Everyone knows her kick-ass, no-holds-barred style of singing, dancing, and living... -
Ballad by Anne Mercier, Nicole Bailey
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBen She walked on the bus and my heart stopped beating. When she looked my way with that sassy smile, it came back to life. Looking at her, getting to know her, I know she's the one for me—but she's so young. Her life is just starting and I've already done my fair share of living... -
Patriot by Fiona Davenport
Patrick “Patriot” O’Bannon never expected to be struck with the urge to claim a woman on the way home from a run. Let alone in a biker bar on territory belonging to a rival club. Laying low wasn’t an option when another man cornered the red-headed beauty who was meant to be his. Erin Cabot wasn’t interested in becoming the old lady of a Devil’s Jesters... -
The Durango Affair by Brenda Jackson
"I'M HAVING YOUR BABY." Savannah Claiborne's simple statement set off an avalanche in Montana ranger Durango Westmoreland's carefully ordered life. Suddenly, an unforgettable night of passion with the hazel-eyed beauty had turned into a lifetime of obligation for the confirmed bachelor... -
Master of Freedom by Cherise Sinclair
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsDetective Atticus Ware gave up his beloved Idaho to start again in the mountains of California, close to his imprisoned brother. He has a rewarding job and friends, but the experienced Dominant wants more than the Do-Me submissives who flock around him. He needs a woman who will give her heart as well as her body. Virginia, “Gin,” is damn good at her challenging career as a prison psychologist... -
Hidden Pleasures by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAll she has to do is be his lover for a week… And when the man is gorgeous Galen Steele, what woman could possibly say no? Brittany Thrasher has her own hidden motives for accepting Galen's proposal. Only the savvy businesswoman draws the line at actually falling for the sexy playboy. Even if he is the incredible lover of her most taboo fantasies…... -
Brie Pleases Her New Master by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFind out what happens after the elevator doors close… Brie and her new Master are now free to explore life as a D/s couple. Although Brie graduated from the Submissive Training Center top of her class, she soon finds she still has a lot to learn. A rival Dom cannot accept her choice of Master and will not let her go without a fight... -
Ace by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAce is saving lives and mending hearts....... Anthony “Ace” Bailey I’m not a rules kinda guy Department Policy? Kinda sucks, but I do what I have to for the job that I love. Playing it safe? Not my thing. Married? No big deal when I know she’s unhappy and scared... -
Imagine With Me by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsShawn O’Callaghan loves his job as a screenwriter almost as much as he loves his family. But this latest project could quite possibly test his patience beyond anything he’s ever had to endure. Generally unflappable, the author he’s thrown into the trenches with pushes every button he has. Sometimes twice... -
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Vengeful Soul by Emma Creed
‘Bound not by blood but loyalty.We live, we ride, and we dieby our own laws’I’m a different breed of Dirty Soul. I’m no team player, and I sure as hell ain’t ever worried about fitting in. For as long as I can remember vengeance has been my only motivation.Now I’m closer than ever, and the man who took everything from me is gonna pay with his life... -
Master Bits & Mercenary Bites~Girls Night by Lexi Blake, Suzanne M. Johnson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom the creators of Master Bits and Mercenary Bites, New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake and Southern food expert and USA Today bestselling author Suzanne Johnson, comes a new look at the Masters and Mercenaries world—Girls Night. Join us for easy to cook, delicious recipes and stay for the stories of the women of McKay-Taggart... -
The Auction by Tiffany Reisz
You're invited to New York City's hottest dating event: Kingsley Edge's annual King's Trust Charity Auction.New on the auction block this year is Daniel, a wealthy widower and Dominant. However, he happens to have his eyes on another first-timer in the club's auction: Anya, a strikingly beautiful virgin submissive from his native Canada.Too bad Anya hates him on sight... -
Beautiful Bride by Tammy Falkner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsVisit with: Logan, Emily, and Kit Pete and Reagan Matt, Sky, Seth, Joey, Mellie, Hoppy and Matty Paul, Friday, Hayley, and PJ and Sam The whole family is hanging out at the beach for a special event, and would love for you to come and join them... -
Skyscraper by Zane
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMost corporations hand out bonus checks or gift certificates for Christmas, but Wolfe Industries hands out drama. Skyscraper chronicles the week before the annual Christmas party at Wolfe Industries, an African American-owned automobile manufacturer. Chico, a nineteen-year-old mail-room clerk who still lives with his overprotective mother, is the typical young man when it comes to sex... -
Defense by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAriana Betrayal. The pain and rage that consumed me was unbearable. My perfect reality had become my hurtful one. Loss of illusion settled inside me and constricted the air I breathed. I felt as if my entire life was a lie. Fresh out of law school, I needed a new start and to put the pieces of my life back together... -
Enchanted by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake comes a new story in her Masters and Mercenaries series… A snarky submissive princess Sarah Stevens’s life is pretty sweet. By day, she’s a dedicated trauma nurse and by night, a fun-loving club sub. She adores her job, has a group of friends who have her back, and is a member of the hottest club in Dallas... -
Share Me, Touch Me, Tie Me by Olivia Cunning
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFor the five rock gods of Sole Regret, finding love is easy, keeping it is hard. This anthology contains three novellas from the best-selling One Night with Sole Regret serial series. Volume 2 includes: Share Me is a prequel to the series... -
Maybe This Time by Christina C. Jones
This wasn't what "keep your friends close" was supposed to mean... -
The Stark Trilogy 3-Book Bundle by J. Kenner
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the style of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You comes J. Kenner’s erotic, riveting, and emotionally charged Stark Trilogy, which has quickly become a sensation among fans of steamy romance with a dangerous edge... -
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Ties That Bind by Jaid Black, Lora Leigh
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 26 ratings...Sins of the Father by Jaid Black Candy Morgan has always felt badly about the fact that her father duped and then fired his former protégée, James Douglas Mahoney III. Worse yet, she knows that JD has always believed her to be a part of the conspiracy to get rid of him... -
Use Me by M.J. Fields, Chelsea Camaron
New York Times best selling author, Tatum Longley, is being forced out of her comfort zone. Her publisher needs her to change from hard hitting nonfiction to romance writing. But first she must find a muse. Angelo has no desire to form relationships with anyone around him... -
Hard to Handle by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLynx Caine is no stranger to trouble. He’s found himself knee deep in it more times than he can count. But never has he found himself in the sort of hot water he’s in now. Lynx has been waiting what feels like a lifetime for Reagan Trevino to dump the loser she’s spent nearly a decade with. Now that she’s single, Lynx is free to make his move. And he fully intends to do so... -
Kissing Jenna by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes the newest installment in her beloved Big Sky Series… Jenna Hull owns and manages vacation rentals in her hometown of Cunningham Falls, Montana. She’s just completed the construction of her most exhausting project, the one she’s put her heart and soul into... -
Taming The Playboy by M.J. Carnal
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsRyan West learned at an early age that forever is never promised. Deciding to live each moment to the fullest, Ryan spends his days as a personal trainer to the rich and famous and his nights in the arms of a vast array of women. As a playboy, his motto is to work hard but play even harder... -
Black Light: Roulette War by Livia Grant, Jennifer Bene
One crazy bet. Two sexy clubs. Eight bestselling authors. During this Roulette, only one can come out on top.Black Light’s naughty game of Valentine Roulette returns with eight brand new scorching hot stories. For the first time, Black Light East and Black Light West will compete against each other to capture the title of hottest BDSM club of the year in Black Light: Roulette War... -
White Knight Dom Academy: 1st Semester by Lucian Bane
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsClasses are officially kicked off for White Knight Dom Academy, 1st Semester. Now that Lucian and Tara have won the Dom Wars, they are teaming up with Steve, their limo driver from the Dom Wars competition and his sex-crazed wife Susan, to help do what it takes to get the millions still owed them... -
Daddy's Protecting by Pepper North
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill she regret turning to a very powerful Daddy who must lay down the law to save her?Cynthia Grant is in trouble. With her picture plastered on all the networks as a fugitive of justice, she has nowhere else to turn. Fleeing to the one man she hopes she can help, she must put her trust and her future in his hands. Corporate lawyer Dirk O’Roarke is successful, ruthless, and shrewd... -
Elegant Seduction by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA CIA asset, an heiress and a corporate mediator Trinity Masters, book 6 Sebastian has dedicated his life to upholding the ideals of the Trinity Masters. However, when his best friend, Juliette, is named Grand Master, he knows secrets he’s harbored will be revealed... -
Lee by Sydney Landon
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy name is Lee Jacks and I’ve lived a life that few could imagine. When you grow up as the son of a crack whore with little more than the clothes on your back most days being accepted by your peers is the last thing you expect. I was always an outcast which was fine by me. It’s what kept my brother and me alive. Survival is something that isn’t taught in public schools, but it damn well should be... -
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Misadventures with a Time Traveler by Angel Payne
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWorkaholic Allie Fine isn’t thrilled about a surprise birthday trip to the French countryside, where there’s nothing to do but drink wine and tour old castles. But boredom takes a hike when a sexy period actor shows up to be her special between-the-sheets gift. Maximillian De Leon, the towering god with eyes of gold and pecs of steel, is the most incredible lover she’s ever had... -
Naughty Holidays 2016 by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe readers voted and the winners for the 2016 holiday book are: Alluring Indulgence: Ethan & Beau; Sniper 1 Security: Trace & Marissa; Pier 70: Hudson & Teague. Come and see how they are heating up the holidays this year!A HOLIDAY GETAWAY...Ethan Walker knows exactly how blessed he is. He’s still overcoming pain from his past, but he knows with Beau by his side, he can do anything... -
Valentine by Samantha Young
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsJoss & Braden. Ellie & Adam. Jo & Cam. Olivia & Nate. Hannah & Marco. Shanon & Cole. And one Valentine’s Day they’ll never forget... -
Crave by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe next chapter in one of the most romantic love stories ever told Luxury hotel heir Ian Gregson longed for his beloved Tessa from afar for more than two years, forced to keep his attraction towards her well hidden. But now that his feelings no longer have to remain a secret, he is free to indulge his constant craving for the woman of his dreams... -
Desired by Stacey Kennedy
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsReaders of Fifty Shades of Grey are sure to love Desired, USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy’s latest seductive, electrifying novel of Club Sin, where fantasy becomes reality. Kyler Morgan, Master at the legendary Club Sin in Las Vegas, knows how to give women what they want—too well. He hasn’t had a real challenge in a long time. Then Ella Snow enters his life... -
Kaufman: The Season by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSpencer Kaufman When I signed on to the NHL, I promised to give 150% to the game. I’ve done that. Little did I know, but they would ask more from me than merely my skill on the ice. The team wanted me to be their captain. It’s an honor, one I’ve done my best to fulfill. Although I can’t take all the credit, I was there to lead when we won the Stanley Cup...
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