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Ashes by Aleatha Romig
“From what I’ve tasted of desire, I hold with those who favor fire...” ~ Robert Frost Patrick has awakened a fire I forgot existed... -
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Empire Nightclub #1-4 by K.A. Tucker
One visit to her father in prison—convicted for a murder he didn’t commit—and she's attracted the attention of the last man she'd ever want knowing that she exists.This bundle includes all four full-length books in the highly addictive Empire Nightclub series!Sweet MercyGabriel FallenDirty EmpireFallen EmpireThis series is intended for mature audiences... -
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![Flame by Aleatha Romig]()
Flame by Aleatha Romig
“What matters most is how you walk through the fire.” ~ Charles Bukowski No longer simmering and crackling beyond our realm, the fire smoldering in the distance roars to life. The blaze has the capacity to scorch and destroy everything and everyone in its path. All that I’ve known and believed was obliterated the moment Madeline spoke a truth I’d never suspected... -
![Born in Blood Collection Volume 1 by Cora Reilly]()
Born in Blood Collection Volume 1 by Cora Reilly
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe first four books in the bestselling Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles in one big book!Bound By HonorBound By DutyBound By HatredBound By... -
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![The Demon by Stella Andrews]()
The Demon by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThey call me The Demon for a reason and Eliza Ortega is about to find out why.A runaway mafia princess who stumbled from one nightmare to an even bigger one.She has something I want and I intend on collecting.I will stop at nothing to deliver my promise and if there are casualties I will consider it a good day at the office.My hobby is testing limits... -
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The Savage by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIvan may be my name but I am best known as The Savage.Born and bred Bratva heir and loving every delicious minute of my life. That's why it was easy to kidnap the entitled Charlotte Richmond from her finishing school in England. It was my pleasure to hide her away while her depraved father searched for her.I have no heart, no emotion, and no morals.She is a bargaining chip, a means to an end...Categorized as:
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![The Nomad by Amelia Shea]()
The Nomad by Amelia Shea
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBroke and bitter, Karia Mitchell is just done. So damn tired of it all. After spending a decade in a loveless and toxic marriage, she’s finally breaking free and rebuilding her life. The prospect of starting over at forty-one is gut wrenching, but she’s willing to do whatever it takes as long as she’s rid of her ex... -
![Miss Sin by S.J. Tilly, Aiden Snow]()
Miss Sin by S.J. Tilly, Aiden Snow
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsI’m so sick of watching the world spin by, of letting people think I’m plain and boring, too afraid to just be myself.Then I see him—John.He’s strength, and fury, and unapologetic. He’s everything I want. And everything I wish I was.He won’t want me, but that doesn’t matter. The sight of him is all the inspiration I need to finally shatter this glass house I’ve built around myself...Categorized as:
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![Bound by Aleatha Romig]()
Bound by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWith more revealed, what does that mean for the future? From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new dark romance trilogy bringing us back to the same dangerous underworld as WEB OF SIN. You do not need to read the Web of Sin trilogy to get caught in this new and intriguing saga, Tangled Web... -
![The Ties of Steel: The Ties of Steel Box Set by M.J. Fields]()
The Ties of Steel: The Ties of Steel Box Set by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR MJ FIELDS COMES A steamy Dominant, Billionaire, Bad Boy series of stand alone novels.You may have met Abe, Dominic, and Sabato in the Men of Steel series, and now you get their stories.ABEDominant CEO meets college student while on vacation.DominicBillionaire Italian businessman meets a girl down on her luck and sparks fly... -
![The Tallest Tower by Emilia Finn]()
The Tallest Tower by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI hate Felix Malone with all my heart and soul.He’s the second born son of a murderous don.The newest leader of the Malone mafia family now that his father is dead.But if I could have hoped a change in management would mean a positive shift for the notorious crime family, then I’m proven wrong as Felix quickly settles into his new role and lays scourge on New York City...Categorized as:
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Explode by E. K Hunter
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRileyOnce upon a time, I thought I didn't need friends. I thought I didn't need a man.But that changed when my path collided with Kai Wolfe. I fell in love with the devil, and I couldn’t have been happier. That was until my world imploded.Left with the weight of a responsibility I didn't want, I was backed into a corner. And there was only ever one thing I would do when backed into a corner... -
![Forever by Penelope Sky]()
Forever by Penelope Sky
She’s mine once again but she’s practically a ghost. She’s just using me...not that I mind. But her indifference is suffocating. I mean nothing to her...less than what she used to mean to me. Admissions of regret and apologies aren’t enough to fix it. I have to return to the gypsy...and hope for the best...Categorized as:
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![Protective Phlox by Brooklyn Cross]()
Protective Phlox by Brooklyn Cross
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI‘d let her walk out of my life once before, but this time, she wasn’t getting away. Savannah Freeborn was mine. I was a mafia boss’s son and she was an FBI agent, so I should’ve kept my distance. But, I didn’t. The moment I touched her I knew that my fate was sealed. We were never meant to be and as hard as I tried to get Savannah out of my blood, I couldn’t do it...Categorized as:
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![The Marriage Auction: Season One, Volume Four by Audrey Carlan, Samantha Brentmoor]()
The Marriage Auction: Season One, Volume Four by Audrey Carlan, Samantha Brentmoor
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Audrey Carlan, discover The Marriage Auction: Season One, Volume FourWhat would you do for three million dollars?Four young women enter into a clandestine auction to be married to the highest bidders. For no less than a million dollars a year, for three years, each woman will do what it takes to secure her future... -
![Illicit Captor by Maggie Cole]()
Illicit Captor by Maggie Cole
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe kidnapped me to avenge my husband. The husband I’ve never loved. The cruel man my father forced me to marry to teach me a lesson. My husband didn’t think twice about how to carry out those lessons. Now, I’ve gone from one prison to another. My captor is just as ruthless as my husband. He’ll kill, torture, and do everything to hurt my family until no one is left. Except for me...Categorized as:
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![A Fractured Reign by Veronica Eden]()
A Fractured Reign by Veronica Eden
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Crows are more than nightmares lurking in every shadow.They’re a brotherhood. Family. When threats creep in, they’ll protect what belongs to them.QuinnDoes a wrong make a right?In my case, it has to.The Kings gave me no choice, no chance to fold.I betrayed the guy who believed he was protecting me while I gave his secrets away.Now we’re enemies once more...Categorized as:
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![Savage Liar by Kristen Luciani]()
Savage Liar by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI Kidnapped My Enemy’s Little Sister…Now I’m Obsessed.Jaelyn Torres is equal parts sexy and ruthless, with a confidence that grabbed me by the balls. She’s no innocent dove with her fiery tongue and a body so sinful it could tempt even the most faithful of men.But she’s my captive not my plaything...Categorized as:
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![Fractured Dynasty by Penelope Black]()
Fractured Dynasty by Penelope Black
It was supposed to be my happily ever after.For the first time in a long time, there was a promise of peace. So my Italian heirs and I made plans—big, life-changing plans, and tried to move on with our lives.But I was naive to think that there weren’t snakes lying in the grass, just waiting for the opportune time to strike.It was a blow no one saw coming... -
![Captive Rival: Armani by Stella Gray]()
Captive Rival: Armani by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI thought I could walk away…but Armani Bellanti wants me for keeps.My intentions were good.I thought I was on the side of angels.But all my plans led me straight to hell.There’s nowhere for me to turn.My whole world is his cage.I have no one.No one but him.He silences me with cruel kisses.I taunt him with his desire for me.We don’t trust each other, but we can use each other...Categorized as:
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![Harder Betrayal by Penelope Sky]()
Harder Betrayal by Penelope Sky
I knew a relationship with Cauldron wouldn't be easy.But I underestimated just how challenging it would be...Categorized as:
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![The Arrangement by K.C. Crowne]()
The Arrangement by K.C. Crowne
He's nearly twice my age.He may have k*lled my ex-boyfriend.And his scandalous offer leaves me speechless. An intimidating Russian mobster arrives at my door...Demanding settlement for debt my horrible ex left in my name.Maksim, with his piercing dark eyes, sparks a fire within me.He proposes the repay him with my body. I refuse instantly—yet the proposal lingers, haunting my restless nights... -
![Vengeful Lies by T.L. Smith, Kia Carrington-Russell]()
Vengeful Lies by T.L. Smith, Kia Carrington-Russell
Dear Kitten,Marry me and I’ll give you the world.Refuse, and I’ll burn yours to the ground.Sincerely,Your soon-to-be husbandIt started out as a hit. One bullet. One man.My orders are clear—get close to the mafia heir, Eli Monti, play with his head, and wait for the signal to end it. End him.I thought he would be my easiest mark yet. But somehow I’m the one being played... -
![Rolling 75 by Brandy Hynes]()
Rolling 75 by Brandy Hynes
La Lune Noire has a pulse. It rules apart from its owners.Backroom deals and electro swing. Extravagant parties and bootlegger tunnels.The walls have secrets. The doors have codes.Ashes and lies. White oak and screams. Champagne and delusions.Hope is the gateway to hell.RykerThe house always wins.Unless it’s concerning Mercy Phillips... -
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![Sixth Sin by Cora Kenborn]()
Sixth Sin by Cora Kenborn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPreviously published as StarletHollywood. Mafia. Secrets. Corruption. A dark and twisted enemies-to-lovers retelling of Anastasia. They call me America’s Sweetheart.Hollywood royalty. The last of an era.Sole survivor of LA’s most infamous crime.I’m not any of those things. He forced me into the spotlight.Dominic McCallum—a torn page from my tainted past...Categorized as:
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![Tangled up in Hate by Charlotte Byrd]()
Tangled up in Hate by Charlotte Byrd
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEpic love requires an epic sacrifice… A long time ago, I borrowed money from a very powerful family. I paid my debt, but they have come for more. They want everything that I have built and they will hurt her if I refuse. Harley doesn’t understand why I have to break her heart. She hates me, but at least she’s okay…for now... -
![Reclaiming Lola by Kylie Kent]()
Reclaiming Lola by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratings⚠⚠⚠This is a dark romance containing scenes that could be triggering to some. This is not for the fainthearted.⚠⚠⚠LolaThey want me to be her. Lola.I’m not though. I haven’t been that girl for the last ten years.My childhood was stolen from me.And the monsters who took me, they make the devil look like a saint.I was nothing more than a slave, trapped in a nightmare with no way out...Categorized as:
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![Obsessed by Aleatha Romig]()
Obsessed by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEverything changed the night our eyes met across the room. His green gaze upon me prickled my skin with uncustomary warmth while my peek beneath his cuff—of a riot of color on his wrist—sparked my insatiable curiosity. Tall and mysterious, Kader was a man whose secrets I longed to know... -
![Falling for the Enemy by J.E. Parker]()
Falling for the Enemy by J.E. Parker
Falling for the enemy will lead to my ruin.My name is Arianna Ivanova, and the city of Charleston belongs to me. Both ruthless and cunning, I rule my empire with an iron fist. Those that challenge me, daring to take aim at my blood-stained crown, die by my hand. That changes, however, when he walks into my life.Alejandro Santiago is the curveball I never saw coming... -
![Crown of Bliss: A Billionaire Mafia Romance by B. B. Hamel]()
Crown of Bliss: A Billionaire Mafia Romance by B. B. Hamel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis obsession. Her salvation.At my lowest, I accept an unimaginable clean up a murder scene to earn one-hundred-grand.Problem is, my employer doesn’t plan on letting me survive the night.That’s when I meet Lanzo Torrent. He’s gorgeous, chaotic, frustrating, and my only salvation. He says he can save my life, but I have to trust him first.Lanzo drags me into his war...Categorized as:
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![Nikolai: Through The Devil's Eyes by Shandi Boyes]()
Nikolai: Through The Devil's Eyes by Shandi Boyes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNikolai Popov was raised in a criminal entity that's as bigoted as it is violent. A byproduct of a woman pushed to the brink, he's lived a hard and fast life that often sees him facing a line-up, yet he's not spent one night behind bars.After a confrontation with a known enemy, Nikolai stumbles upon an angel precariously balancing on the balustrade between good and evil...Categorized as:
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![Born Evil by Stella Andrews]()
Born Evil by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome devils come dressed in sharp suits with eyes that seduce and a check box beside every wish you ever had. Some victims come dressed in innocence and ignorance, disguising a soul of pure fire. I am Troy Remington. Ruthless billionaire with a heart of steel. I offered Laura Kincaid the job of a lifetime for a very important reason... -
![Brother's Best Friend: A Bratva Romance by K.C. Crowne]()
Brother's Best Friend: A Bratva Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy brother's best friend is a fierce underground fighter...And I'm his eager new understudy.Samuil Nicolaevich haunted my fantasies as a teen.And based on the way his gaze lingers on my lush curves..He clearly appreciates how much I've blossomed.In the dark world of underground fights,Women like me are rare victorious warriors...Categorized as:
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Obsession by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA brokenhearted journalist is imprisoned by a punishing mafia man and held in his mansion on a private Greek island in this steamy romantic suspenseI've never felt this way but he's a dangerous manGoing undercover to reveal the naughty secrets of the Bachman family was my dream job...Categorized as:
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![Bratva Jewel by Sabine Barclay]()
Bratva Jewel by Sabine Barclay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI can’t resist her. I don’t want to…She’s tried to leave our life behind, but no one walks away from the bratva.She can run, but she can’t hide.I’ll be the one to catch her when she falls. And she will because she’s walking a fine line.I’ll be there because she’s mine.I’ll go to the ends of the Earth for her. She’ll discover her limits and realize only I can please her... -
![Filthy Mogul by M. Robinson]()
Filthy Mogul by M. Robinson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson comes a contemporary standalone romance.All’s fair in love and war…I’m ruthless.I’m feared.I have more enemies than friends.I didn’t just step into my father’s shadow—I’m a Jameson and that last name comes with moneyand power. I’m never afraid to get my hands dirty, especially when it comes to something I want... -
![Mafia Ties by Shandi Boyes]()
Mafia Ties by Shandi Boyes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI won the battle. I massacred my enemies and freed my daughter from captivity. My family is safe, but what happens when the woman I love believes family ties go way deeper than direct descendants? His veins hold my father's blood. Some may say he is the true heir of the Petretti entity. But he isn't without his weaknesses. His castle will be stormed no matter what... -
![His Perfect Little Hacker by Everly Raine]()
His Perfect Little Hacker by Everly Raine
Getting hacked into wasn’t on Betsy’s list of things she wanted to happen to her. Getting kidnapped a couple hours later and being held against her will wasn’t either. But both of those happened to her. Finding out the man who kidnapped her was a Daddy Dom, something she had been longing for her whole life... -
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Nash by Kelly Finley
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA sexy-as-sin, standalone ex-mafia romance about a secret society of brothers, Bratva princes, who escaped hell, but now each must find his queen, no matter how forbidden she may be.The Belles & Bratva Beasts Seven kings bound to seven queens; this is our tradition. A second king for each queen, each wife, should the first husband die protecting her; this is our vow...Categorized as:
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![Claimed by Z.L. Arkadie]()
Claimed by Z.L. Arkadie
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe tempted me.Now he owns my love.When I first arrived at Blackstone Ranch, Spencer Blackstone was a mystery wrapped in an enigma. Now I know him better. I know his darkness. His secrets. His devastating touch.And I gave him everything.But power comes at a price—and so does truth... -
![Killer by Blake Blessing]()
Killer by Blake Blessing
How dirty am I willing to get?Accepting the brothers for who they are is one thing. Understanding that they might always commit terrible crimes, is another.That was as far as I ever expected to be pushed into their world... -
![Daddy's Orders by K.C. Crowne]()
Daddy's Orders by K.C. Crowne
I knew he wanted to punish me for my father’s dealings…I just never expected to enjoy it.A dark past hardened me, scarred me,Making it difficult to give a d*mn about relationships.Then comes along Emily.Fifteen years younger.The innocent virgin and daughter of the man I despise.She's twenty-three and drop dead fu*king gorgeous.My trousers tighten the moment we meet...Categorized as:
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![Locked Hearts by T.L. Smith]()
Locked Hearts by T.L. Smith
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhen the king of the underworld wants you. You have no place to run. No matter how hard you try, no matter where you go. He will find you. It’s just a matter of, do you want him to find you. Or do you want to run... -
![Liberated by Sin by Elle Maldonado]()
Liberated by Sin by Elle Maldonado
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBroken, violated, and left for dead. I might have been breathing the day I woke up in that hospital room, but they had killed everything inside me that mattered. With scars in my soul as deep as the ones on my skin, I craved revenge. And I took it. But as I lost myself in every faceless man whose blood stained my blade, the freedom I sought from my demons never came. Until him... -
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![The CEO of Cristo by Sophie Lark]()
The CEO of Cristo by Sophie Lark
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI Lost The Love Of My Life…My best friend betrayed me.He stole my company and my freedom.I might have forgiven that. But there’s one thing I’ll never forgive. He ripped my love from my arms and wrapped her up in his.He sent me to Hell. Now I’m back. For her, and for my revenge… “The CEO of Cristo ” is a Secret Baby Billionaire Romance, inspired by Alexandre Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo”... -
![Sins of Sorrow by A.R. Rose]()
Sins of Sorrow by A.R. Rose
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom author A.R. Rose comes a modern Romeo & Juliet Reimagining packed with tension, angst, and romance. Sins of Sorrow is Book 1 in the With a Kiss Duet.Vinnie:Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet ended in tragedy, so I’m not sure why I think our story will be any different.Every time our paths cross, I find myself inexplicably drawn to him.The mysterious man who’s part of a rival family...Categorized as:
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![Nikolai: Through The Devil's Eyes by Shandi Boyes]()
Nikolai: Through The Devil's Eyes by Shandi Boyes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNikolai Popov was raised in a criminal entity that’s as bigoted as it is violent. A byproduct of a woman pushed to the brink, he’s lived a hard and fast life that often sees him facing a line-up, yet he's not spent one night behind bars.After a confrontation with a known enemy, Nikolai stumbles upon an angel precariously balancing on the balustrade between good and evil... -
![Double Standards by L. Hope]()
Double Standards by L. Hope
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWe were different in so many ways, polar opposites, stark contrasts; he was night and I was day.Axel fought the law while I represented it and we could never have be more opposite.You know what they say about opposites, though, and as much as I keep telling myself this is wrong, everything feels right. We all have double standards... -
![Steele her Heart by Elizabeth Knox]()
Steele her Heart by Elizabeth Knox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJordan Lacey was the one person I could never have. She was off limits in every sense of the word. I went to my families lake house and found her in the guest house. Little did I know she asked my father if she could spend her last free summer in the one place she adored. That summer the devil tempted me, putting forbidden fruit right in front of my very eyes...Categorized as:
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![The Deal by Lexxi James]()
The Deal by Lexxi James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsENZOShe should've known better than to cross my path.I had no choice but to notice her.See, I like collecting beautiful things, and unlucky for her,Kennedy the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.She was meant to be owned. And I was born to undo her.The Deal is a steamy romantic suspense that can be read as a stand-alone in the SINS of the Syndicate series...Categorized as:
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