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Sylvia Day Crossfire Novels 1-4 by Sylvia Day
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThere's nothing more romantic than Valentine's Day. .. except Sylvia Day. Now in one deluxe set, the first four novels in the Crossfire series. The #1 New York Times bestselling author. The #1 worldwide phenomenon. Bared to You. He was beautiful and brilliant, jagged and white-hot. I was drawn to him as I'd never been to anything or anyone in my life... -
![The Final Hour by Brittney Sahin]()
The Final Hour by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsTrained to fight and born to lead, Emilia can handle anything the sexy Irishman throws her way—except love. Sean McGregor, the handsome and protective Irish billionaire, was once the king of one-night-stands, but when a beautiful and courageous Italian comes into his life, everything changes. He only wants her—the one woman he can’t have... -
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![Forever Lies by Kathleen Brooks]()
Forever Lies by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGreer Parker had her life planned out. She’d follow in her father and brothers’ FBI footsteps, and then she’d become the first female director. Now on loan to the president’s off-the-books black ops group, Greer is at a crossroads in her life—go back to the FBI or forge a new path... -
![Endless Shadows by Kathleen Brooks]()
Endless Shadows by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRyker Faulkner has built his empire by being ruthless. No one knows the full extent Ryker has gone to in order to build himself up from nothing to one of the most powerful men in the country. So when someone comes after him, everyone knows the last thing Ryker will do is sit back and watch it burn. Kenzie Carys was used to being in the shadows. She was a nurse on night shift... -
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![Sins of the Father: A Forbidden Love/Soul Mate/Billionaire Romance by Maggie Cole]()
Sins of the Father: A Forbidden Love/Soul Mate/Billionaire Romance by Maggie Cole
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA slow burn of adrenaline that will keep you buzzing until you can’t handle it anymore…. Worth the wait…. An animal under the sheets…. That’s what his exes claimed about Steven Sinclair on national T. V. He’s super successful, scheduled, and has rules about dating. And he’s my soon to be sister-in-law Quinn’s brother. I’m only in Chicago for the wedding and to watch my niece for the week. . -
![More Than Paper by Maggie Cole]()
More Than Paper by Maggie Cole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFifteen years ago, I was young and dumb. I married Valeria to save her from being deported and having to marry one of her father’s men. She’s a lesbian, we’re only friends, and it was supposed to be for only a few years. But I didn’t know her father was the most ruthless man in Colombia. Marriage is something he takes seriously. Divorce is not an option... -
![Out of Office by Ruth Cardello]()
Out of Office by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA recluse discovers that what he endured and survived was orchestrated by one evil man. With nothing left to lose, Zachary wakes up and chooses vengeance. Charlotte Simmons may pretend to be innocent, but everything she has was bought with money made from my suffering. I intend to uncover her family’s sins and expose them to the world. Lying about who I am? She doesn’t deserve the truth... -
![Charmed by Lexi Blake]()
Charmed by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsJT Malone is lucky, and he knows it. He is the heir to a billion-dollar petroleum empire, and he has a loving family. Between his good looks and his charm, he can have almost any woman he wants. The world is his oyster, and he really likes oysters. So why does it all feel so empty? Nina Blunt is pretty sure she’s cursed... -
![Lost in You by Lexi Blake]()
Lost in You by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRobert McClellan was forced to serve as a soldier in a war he didn’t understand. Liberated by McKay-Taggart, he struggles every day to reclaim the life he lost and do right by the men he calls his brothers, The Lost Boys. Only one thing is more important – Ariel Adisa. The gorgeous psychologist has plagued his dreams since the day they met... -
![Compromising the Billionaire by Ivy Layne]()
Compromising the Billionaire by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIf you've been waiting for Aiden's story, this is it! It's hard to believe the sweet blond is a stone cold criminal. Those lavender eyes. Her lush mouth. That body. I won’t be taken in by a sweet pair of tits and long legs. She’s after my company. She’s after me. You know what they say about enemies. I need her close so I can figure out exactly what she’s up to. It’s all business, I swear... -
![Undone by Ivy Layne]()
Undone by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLily. Knox Sinclair is a man of a few words. Intense. Focused. Touching him is a bad idea. I already know that. I know it and I want to do it anyway. My life is a mess—A man is the last thing I need. My dead husband left behind nothing but trouble. Knox has answers, but he isn't sharing. I don’t know if I can trust him. I want to. I can’t afford to be wrong... -
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Royal by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDree has been swindled, chased, heartbroken, conscripted, and kidnapped. What on Earth could be worse than all that? Don’t ask. Don’t miss the exciting next book in the Maxence saga, ROYAL! Is this the first Maxence book you’ve run across? Start the series with the first book, ROGUE. Her ex-boyfriend was supposed to propose in Paris, but instead, he swindled her out of every penny she had... -
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Forever by Ivy Nelson
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRussell Adler has one job while Elijah Barrett is away. Keep Holly Barrett and her best friend safe from those out to collapse Club Solitaire. There's just one problem, Holly's best friend is a pain in the ass. A gorgeous, irresistible, pain in the ass. Forever is the conclusion to the Diamond Doms series. Cover Reveal and full description coming soon. -
![The Real Deal by Brittney Sahin]()
The Real Deal by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA mysterious deal maker. A ruthless businessman. And now he’s on her board of directors . . . Holly McGregor shouldn’t be attracted to someone with ulterior motives at her company. But she can’t avoid his unforgiving stare, deny their electric chemistry, or resist his touch, his mouth, the dangerous invitation she sees in his eyes... -
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![Hidden Treasure by Melody Anne]()
Hidden Treasure by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe second book in the Lost Anderson series is here, and it comes to you with a kicking and screaming heiress. Brielle Storm inherits a dilapidated ranch in the wilds of Montana and she isn’t happy about her situation in the least... -
![High Class by Ivy Nelson]()
High Class by Ivy Nelson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI went home to answer for the death of my cousin. Then I meet Zara. A raven haired beauty with a killer smile. Turns out she's an escort and she was sent to be a distraction. Now the mayor of New York City is dead. I'm forced to take her back to Las Vegas to find out what she knows before the police try to pin it on me. My gut says Zara is innocent in all of this... -
![Rise of the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello]()
Rise of the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDreaming of Alethea gave Jeremy Kater the strength to survive a difficult childhood. Now that he has influential friends who owe him some big favors, he’s determined to become the kind of man Alethea would be interested in: rich and dangerous. Jeisa Borreto was hired to help Jeremy morph into that man. It’s a job she would enjoy, if it weren’t tearing her heart to pieces... -
![Mine by Ivy Nelson]()
Mine by Ivy Nelson
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHunter Novak is on a quest to tear everything away from the people who abandoned him and make it his own. His thirst for retribution has landed him at the top of his game. He is a God in Las Vegas and around the world. But it's not enough. There's still one more piece of real estate and power he's after and he gave pop-star Skylar Cameron her career to get it... -
![Stolen by Truths by Ella Miles]()
Stolen by Truths by Ella Miles
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStolen by Truths is book 4 in the Truth or Lies series. It continues Enzo and Kai's story. -
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Opposition by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI hate Liam Alexander. I hate his Rolex. I hate his scowl. I hate everything his multi-billion-dollar company stands for. When the pompous, rich, arrogant jerk comes strutting into the coffee shop, I barely manage civility. But people make mistakes, and when I screw up, it's epic. I never expected the jerk would actually be a well-respected member of Club Verge... -
![Priceless Treasure by Melody Anne]()
Priceless Treasure by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAshton Storm had always possessed a sense of humor, but he tended to be more thoughtless and self-absorbed than his other siblings. He skated along through life, enjoying the finer things. That was until one day his father had enough and gave him an ultimatum. He either did his father’s bidding, or his ride on easy street came to an instant stop... -
![Say Daddy by Shanna Handel]()
Say Daddy by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Mafia Billionaire Romance. He didn't just spank me like a naughty little girl. He made me call him daddy. When I pushed him too far, he put me over his knee. I begged and pleaded, but the punishment didn't stop. Not until he heard me say it. Not until I called him daddy. She knows what she needs, but I'm going to make her say it anyway. Daddy. I love how the word leaves her blushing... -
![Exquisite Scars by L. Ann]()
Exquisite Scars by L. Ann
Luca Tallorico. Drummer, Hot-Tempered, Hurt. The pain in his texts spoke to my own. I reached out, secure in the knowledge we would never meet. He had different ideas. He makes me feel special, beautiful. And makes promises I’m scared to acknowledge. He tempts me to take a walk on the wild side. But I know if we meet, he'll reject me and walk away. Ms Wrong Number. My Firefly. My Light... -
![Broken Halo by L. Ann]()
Broken Halo by L. Ann
Gabe Mercer. Singer, Rockstar, Broken. He was my everything, my childhood love,. But he lied to me, kept secrets and broke my trust. So I walked away, and took control of my life. I thought I was happy without him, I was happy without him. But then he crashed back into my orbit and his pull is just as strong as ever... -
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![You're Mine: A grumpy sunshine spicy romance by Melody Anne]()
You're Mine: A grumpy sunshine spicy romance by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCallan is a man always in control. Sasha is a woman with no plan. Will the two of them destroy each other, or will they go up in flames? Callan is the next brother in the game of boxes to open his so-called gift. He’s being sent to the small town of Seaville. What does this mean? He has no idea... -
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Shadow by Ivy Nelson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Dark Romantic Suspense. Cannon Ripley has spent his life in the shadows, but he's always been able to count on Olivia being there for him on the rare occasions he was able to come home. That is until he couldn't. When she walked away from their casual arrangement to marry someone else, he knew he'd stayed away too long. But she's divorced now and he's ready to come home for good... -
![Unseemly Entanglement by Piper Stone]()
Unseemly Entanglement by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis offer made me blush. Taking it made me his. I was warned about Frederick Duvall. I was told he was dangerous. But I never suspected that meeting the billionaire advertising mogul to discuss a business proposition would end with me bent over a table with my dress up and my panties down for a shameful lesson in obedience. That should have been it... -
![A Dance with Obsession by M. S. Parker]()
A Dance with Obsession by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the glittering heart of Manhattan, two worlds collide. .. Fury Gracen, a billionaire with a turbulent past, arrives in New York to expand his empire. He never expected to be blindsided by desire for the fiery talent coordinator of Club Privé. Sienna Marquez has clawed her way up from the streets to become the backbone of Manhattan's most exclusive nightclub... -
![Black Light: Protocol by Shane Starrett]()
Black Light: Protocol by Shane Starrett
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Yes, sir. ”. Galen Harmon lives to hear those two words. And for fifteen years he lived the dream with a submissive who’d knelt at his feet and offered that simple phrase over and over again. But then she was gone. Ripped away in a heartbeat of savage betrayal and anguish that still haunts him. Until he met Alex. She’s everything that was taken from him... -
![You Know I Need You by Willow Winters]()
You Know I Need You by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI married the bad boy from Brooklyn. The one with the tattoos and the look in his eyes that told me he was bad news. The look that comes with all sorts of warnings. I knew what I was doing. I knew by the way he put his hands on me; how he owned me with his forceful touch. I couldn’t say no to him, not that I wanted to. That was then, and it seems like forever ago... -
![The Agent by Nancy Herkness]()
The Agent by Nancy Herkness
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLetting down her guard leaves a woman vulnerable to love—and to a menacing stalker—in a pulse-pounding novel by Nancy Herkness, award-winning author of The Hacker. After fleeing her abusive ex, New Jersey salon owner Natalie Hart is reclaiming her life and self-esteem. Her fragile recovery doesn’t need a player like former FBI agent Tully Gibson, no matter how tempting a fling sounds...Categorized as:
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Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNew York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author! Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption (Book 6 of the Legacy Collection). Alethea is at a crossroad. For as long as she could remember, it was her and her best friend, Lil, against the world... -
![Taunt Me by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Taunt Me by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe was always mine … whether she wanted to be or not. Ten years ago I allowed another man to take her to pay her families debt. Fighting for her would have started a war. I thought life was complicated then. Now she’s back in my life and brings more than I bargained for. I live by a code: Always stay in control. Yet, I’ve never been able to say no to her... -
![The Man Who Has No Love by Victoria Quinn]()
The Man Who Has No Love by Victoria Quinn
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI finally got Valerie to give Deacon what he wants. To move to the city so the three of them can be together. I just have to give her one thing. .. a penthouse in my building. That means I'll have to see her, talk to her, and worst of all, assist her. But no matter how difficult she is, her being here means Derek will be here. .. and that makes it all worth it. Until she gets between Deacon and I... -
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![One Night in Monaco by Blair Babylon]()
One Night in Monaco by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne night in Monaco, my best friend, Maxence, disappeared from the middle of the Monte Carlo casino like blowing away a breath of smoke. I have no idea what Maxence was doing in Monaco that night. Yeah, he loves the Monte Carlo casino—the stage of British spy movies, billionaires, Russian mafia, and roulette. But too many people in Monaco think he might be a danger to them... -
![The Billionaire's Most Unexpected Triplets by Layla Valentine]()
The Billionaire's Most Unexpected Triplets by Layla Valentine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s the ruthless tyrant who practically runs this city,He’s definitely not daddy material,Too bad he’s about to have triplets! I’ve always been the girl who played by the rules,For one night only, Jack Leadsom made me forget all of that,It was supposed to be just business, but things quickly got out of hand,He had his fun — and I had mine — only for him to stab me in the back the moment the bed... -
![Fool Me Twice: A Billionaire Single Dad Romance by Holly Rayner]()
Fool Me Twice: A Billionaire Single Dad Romance by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was the man of my dreams,. Now, it seems like fate might be offering me and the billionaire single dad a second chance. But the more I learn, the more I realize I never knew him at all…. With six months in Brazil stretching out in front of her, exchange student Georgia Cormack is determined to enjoy everything she can about the country… except the men... -
![Beauty and the Assassin by Nadia Lee]()
Beauty and the Assassin by Nadia Lee
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAngelika. A sociopath has stalked me mercilessly for eight years. It’s only a matter of time before he kills me. But then I meet Tolyan. He bursts into my life like a god of vengeance, seething with raw power and danger, trained to protect—or kill. He has a scowl for the world, but for some reason, he’s gentle with me and the idea of deadly power leashed only for me makes my heart flutter... -
![The Long Con by Lexxi James]()
The Long Con by Lexxi James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrust me. Some men are made for the con. He's hot. Charming. Sexy. And don't forget wealthy. He can have any woman he wants. Except one. Most women look at him like a sugar daddy. Or a baby daddy. But the way she looked at him was different. Like he wasn't worth her time. Well, she just became worth his. She's smart. Sassy. Slated to be the next CEO. Her head is on business... -
![Beautiful Seduction by Piper Stone]()
Beautiful Seduction by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe saved my life. Then he claimed me as his. In my late-night hunt for the perfect pastry, I never expected to be the victim of a brutal attack. .. or for a brooding, blue-eyed stranger to become my savior, tending to my wounds while easing my fears. The electricity exploded between us, turning into a night of incredible passion... -
![Being Julia by Sandi Lynn]()
Being Julia by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsMy name is Julia, and I’m the daughter of Connor and Ellery Black. I may look like Daddy’s little princess, but I’m far from it. My life consists of lying to my parents and sneaking out of the penthouse. My CEO millionaire father seems to think that at the tender age of sixteen, I’m too young to date boys. My mother, the artist, tries to stay neutral and doesn’t say too much... -
![Down and Dirty by Liliana Hart]()
Down and Dirty by Liliana Hart
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWedding plans are in full swing in Bloody Mary, Virginia. J. J. Graves is ready to walk down the aisle and start a new life—despite the fact her father is still on the loose, blood money is stashed in her closet, and an unidentified body is missing from her parents’ bunker. But it isn’t her personal life that’s threatening her chance to say “I Do... -
![Hold Me If You Can by Jordan Silver, R+M Photography]()
Hold Me If You Can by Jordan Silver, R+M Photography
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMancini finds himself in the stickiest situation yet. After hunting down the worse criminals known to man, he finds himself caught by the special agent who’d been hand picked to bring him down. No sooner had he staked his claim than he was being called away to take down the man responsible for the biggest child trafficking ring in South East Asia... -
![Into the Night by Cynthia Eden]()
Into the Night by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo FBI agents are caught in a merciless vigilante’s crosshairs in New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden’s electric Killer Instinct series. Lives will be ravaged as two FBI agents confront a mastermind serial murderer in New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden’s new Killer Instinct novel...Categorized as:
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![Because of His Past by Kelly Favor]()
Because of His Past by Kelly Favor
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGrace Knowles isn’t the type of girl to have sex in exchange for money. But when the unimaginably rich and handsome Liam Houston suggests just such an arrangement, she doesn’t exactly say no to him. Instead, Grace goes to his room in the middle of the night, intending to give him a piece of her mind. But when Liam Houston finally gets his hands on her, nothing’s that simple... -
![The Man Who Has No Sight by Victoria Quinn]()
The Man Who Has No Sight by Victoria Quinn
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsValerie got between us just like I feared she would. And completely destroyed me. But I believe Deacon and I can make it work, that I can have the family I've always wanted. .. if I just have faith. -
![Weather the Storm by L.K. Farlow]()
Weather the Storm by L.K. Farlow
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMagnolia Ellington is all too aware that dangerous things can come in shiny packages. Her husband made sure to teach her that. Desperate to escape his wrath—and his fists—she flees in the dark of night. Seeking safety and shelter with the only family she has left, Magnolia finds herself in the sleepy, Southern town of Dogwood—and in the arms of Simon McAllister... -
![Broken Trust by Nana Malone, M. Malone]()
Broken Trust by Nana Malone, M. Malone
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m what some people call the bogeyman. Most people have the good sense to be afraid of me. Unfortunately, my best friend’s little sister is NOT most people. She’s not afraid of me at all. But she should be. She doesn’t know the secrets I’m hiding. Look, Lucia Demarco is a handful. She’s stubborn, gorgeous, a magnet for trouble, and sets my blood on fire. Ignore that last part. I can’t have her...Categorized as:
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![Savage Love: A Dark Romance by Jane Henry]()
Savage Love: A Dark Romance by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Jane Henry concludes the Savage Island duet with a fast-paced, high-stakes novel of survival, suspense, and heart-breaking passion. The island took everything from me. It won't take her. They created a monster. A savage. They're about to see exactly what that means. Because Harper Lake is mine... -
![Royal Firsts by Nana Malone]()
Royal Firsts by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRoyal romance that will make you blush, set you on the edge of your seat and make you laugh. Welcome to the Winston Isles where the men are alpha, and the women know how to kick butt. Three sexy, siblings, one royal conspiracy. Cheeky Royal – Penny is the worst Royal Guard known to the Winston Isles...
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