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Strings by Bea Paige
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWith Ivan I found acceptance. With Anton, home in the dark. With Erik, I fear my undoing… Erik Hadley is a gifted violinist with a dark past and an even more troubled soul. His only place of safety, a glass room built to protect others from his violent outbursts. But it’s nothing more than a prison, and I have every intention of setting him free. It won’t be easy...Categorized as:
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Bite the Bullet by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJack Cox. You’ve read about them in Reed Security. You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are. But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors. The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed. Owens Protective Services. Defend. Investigate. Secure... -
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![No Fear by Nora Phoenix]()
No Fear by Nora Phoenix
Aaron is drowning. After coming out as gay, he lost his parents’ approval, his job, and his sense of identity. He feels like a freak who doesn’t fit in anywhere. His last hope was his brother Josh, but Josh can’t seem to forgive him for how Aaron treated him when they were teens. Not that Aaron can blame him, because he did treat Josh like crap... -
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Micah's Promise by Annabella Stone
Micah Kennedy has lived with PTSD for years. He is an expert at hiding his struggles behind the quick wit and snark that is very much a part of his makeup. His need to keep a promise to a dying comrade feeds his nightmares and invades his dreams—until that promise brings him military K-9 Delta. Hawk McKinnon has spent most of his life kicking trouble’s ass in every hotspot around the globe... -
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Autumns, Awnings, & Arson by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWelcome to Normal, Kentucky, where the only thing bigger than the Daniel Boone Festival is the mystery that's set the town ablaze!As autumn leaves fall and the smell of campfire drifts through the air, Mae West is ready to cozy up to the Daniel Boone Festival, the highlight of Normal, Kentucky... -
![Pucker Factor by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Pucker Factor by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat the hell just happened?Today has been a bad combination of a Seinfeld episode and Lethal Weapon.Bombs, crazy people, and a woman who can’t stop making friends with the people trying to kill her.I’m not sure what to make of this beautiful disaster.Other than the fact that I’m insanely attracted to her.And one other small problem.I’ve already slept with her... -
![To Have and To Hold by Nicole Edwards]()
To Have and To Hold by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nicole Edwards comes the eleventh installment in her Brantley Off the Books series.The moment everyone’s been waiting for!Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are counting down until their wedding day... -
![The Police Chief and the Musician by Cami Checketts]()
The Police Chief and the Musician by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sweetheart musician pursued by a psycho; a police chief sworn to protect her. Love can't factor into the equation.Livvy Moser has been a target of a demented man for over five years. When he’s released from prison her only chance is to let down her guard and turn to Chief Jensen. If only she can keep her feelings for Jensen buried... -
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Reactant by Aurora Crane
When the chemistry between the five men explodes, the stakes get even higher.Jericho Rowlands has spent most of his life living under different names, doing the dirty work required to keep Sydney safe... -
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Merry and Bright by Riley Nash
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt wouldn’t be the holidays without the boys of the Water, Air, Earth, Fire series getting together to celebrate in this 25,000 word volume of festive novellas.In All Is Bright, six very different men gather at a Wyoming lodge to enjoy their hard-earned happy endings, with a dash of steamy hot tub trysts and cozy Christmas mornings... -
![Blowed Up by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Blowed Up by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsYou’ve read about them in Reed Security. You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are. But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors. The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed. Owens Protective Services. Defend. Investigate. Secure... -
![Witness, Woods, & Wedding by Tonya Kappes]()
Witness, Woods, & Wedding by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDEUSA Today Bestselling author Tonya Kappes brings you southern and quirky characters in her mystery series. Her stories are charged with humor, friendship, family and life in small southern towns.In the heart of the charming town of Normal, Kentucky, Mae West has patiently awaited her wedding day to Hank Sharp... -
![Bossy Hero by Jackie Walker]()
Bossy Hero by Jackie Walker
I fell for Madeline Mason the moment I laid eyes on her fifteen years ago. But she was the definition of off-limits.The mother of one of my subordinates in the Rangers. Strike one.Married. Strike two. Lived in another state. Strike three.None of that stopped us from desiring each other.Tragically, it was never the right time for us...Categorized as:
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![Single Mom for the Firemen: A Military Reverse Harem Romance by Laylah Snow]()
Single Mom for the Firemen: A Military Reverse Harem Romance by Laylah Snow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt started with a kitchen fire…And ended with three silver fox firefighters bursting through my door.When I escaped to the mountains with my sweet little girl,I never expected my firefighter neighbors…To be our ruthless heroes.But these three rugged ex-Navy SEALs vow to protect us.To fight for us.And they vow to do something else too… Worship every single inch of my curves... -
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House of Cards by sugamins
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFandom: 방탄소년단 | Bangtan Boys | BTSRelationships: Jeon Jungkook/Kim Taehyung | V, Jeon Jungkook/Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung | V/Park Jimin, Jeon Jungkook/Kim Taehyung | V/Park Jimin--------------------------------------------------Jungkook is the heir to a mob empire, the most notorious in the whole of Seoul... -
![Free Fire Zone by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Free Fire Zone by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLuke Foster. You’ve read about them in Reed Security. You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are. But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors. The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed. Owens Protective Services. Defend. Investigate. Secure... -
![Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage by Tonya Kappes]()
Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series is now in development for a television show!Welcome to Normal, where nothing is normal.SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDEThe small town is buzzing as Normal, Kentucky, hosts the Southeast Olympic ski trials for the first time, drawing elite athletes and sponsors to the usually peaceful Happy Trails Campground... -
![Jude by Daphne Loveling]()
Jude by Daphne Loveling
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLILA I'm no club princess. I'm a cut-rate Cinderella. Jude is the crown prince of the Lords of Carnage MC. He's handsome, cocky, untouchable. The entire time I've known him, I've had to pretend he means nothing to me. When in fact, he's always been everything. But when my world collapses and I'm running for my life I have no one else to turn to but the Lords of Carnage... -
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Always Alchemy by Elodie Hart
Always Alchemy is a full-length Happy Ever After for all of your favourite Alchemy characters, complete with all the spice and emotion, heartwarming moments and hilarity, that you've come to expect from the series...Categorized as:
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![Single Mom for the Bikers by Stephanie Brother]()
Single Mom for the Bikers by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThree big biker Daddies are about to rock the world of one lonely, single mom.“Mommy? Who’s that?”When I come home to find a massive, unconscious biker in my driveway, there’s only one man I dare call for help.Far too young, I ran away and put my trust in the wrong man, a slick jerk who laughed in my face when he found out I was pregnant... -
![Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine]()
Jingle Bell Rock by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe crossover event to end all crossovers!One night. Seven couples. A Christmas they’ll never forget.Jingle Bell Rock features seven couples from across the Ella and Brooke universe, all coming together in one story to bring you joy, happiness, and a little Christmas cheer... -
![Baby Makes 7 by Kai Lesy]()
Baby Makes 7 by Kai Lesy
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA family of seven!? How did I get this freaking lucky?”Before meeting Kellan, Fallon and Luke, I was a homeless single mother.Escaping an abusive ex, with two small children to feed.The gorgeous men of my dreams offered more than just shelter in their spectacular mansion;They gave me love, a sense of belonging, and…A beautiful baby boy.Yet just when I find peace my younger sister goes missing... -
![No Limits by Nora Phoenix]()
No Limits by Nora Phoenix
Josh is convinced he’ll never find someone who’ll love him the way he is. He’s not exactly a catch with his PTSD, which has transformed him into a homebody most of the times. Sweet, maybe, but also boring as hell. Plus, there’s that submissive tendency he recently discovered and is dying to explore. His complicated relationship with Noah and Indy don’t make it easy, either... -
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Self-Licking Ice Cream Cone by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSelf-Licking Ice Cream Cone is book 12 in the OPS series and should be read in order.I never should have grown out my hair. That’s where this whole thing started. I was too rigid. Too organized. And nobody failed to point that out to me.So, I grew my hair out to prove them wrong.Now I had a fake career as a model, all in the name of keeping a woman named Juliette safe... -
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![Craved by Daddy's 4 Dirty Friends by Barbi Cox]()
Craved by Daddy's 4 Dirty Friends by Barbi Cox
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJoin Sophia on a wild adventure in this age gap, why choose romance! Sophia's ex-military alpha billionaire hero husbands, Roman, Holden, Gunner, and Nick, make life anything but ordinary. Brace yourself for a steamy adventure filled with temptation and love as these four handsome men spice things up!Sophie forms new friendships, but her persistent professor doesn't get the hint... -
![Shipping Our Loves by Sammi Cee]()
Shipping Our Loves by Sammi Cee
Davis ~ Life hasn’t been the same since Conrad and I lost our boyfriend Eric in a tragic accident. We’ve started looking for a third again, but the men we’ve met are wanting a one-time experience. It’s all just fun to them, but this is our lifestyle, and we want another man to love. Conrad ~ I’m missing our man more than words can say, but that isn’t the only problem... -
![Home For Christmas by Carly Marie]()
Home For Christmas by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChaos disguised as Christmas has arrived, and it’s brought all the Scott brothers home.Derek is always looking for a reason to spend time with his brothers, and Jasper, Greg, and Harrison’s upcoming wedding means that they need a party to celebrate... -
![Rough & Dirty by Nicole Edwards]()
Rough & Dirty by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night. Rough, dirty, and so hot, it was a wonder the barn didn’t burn down from the heat they generated. If Stone Jameson were writing a letter to his younger self, it would go something like Don’t waste time leaving. You have everything you’ll ever want already.Unfortunately, Stone didn’t have the ability to warn his younger self, nor could he get the last fifteen years of his life back... -
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Mace by R.J. Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You have my heart, Butterfly. Someday, I hope you will trust me enough to give me yours.”When Valhalla resident, Former Navy SEAL Mitch Anderson and his company, Paws Your Six were invited to compete in The National Police and Security K9 Trials in Arizona, he didn’t hesitate to invite his love interest, Pediatric ICU nurse, Mia Shaw to come along... -
![Becoming Daddy by Mia Monroe]()
Becoming Daddy by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI knew nothing about love until they came along to teach me. My life is all about three things.Helping people in needLoyalty to my friendsSurviving by any means.My life has always been about the hustle. That’s what it’s like when you grow up on the tough streets of LA. I learned early on to rely on myself but always look out for the little guy. I guess it’s my instinct or something... -
![Close to Home by Carly Marie]()
Close to Home by Carly Marie
Jasper Scott is a single workaholic. He split with his girlfriend two years ago and hasn’t felt drawn to anyone else since… except the sexy Navy SEAL he met at his brother’s house two years ago. But that man lives halfway across the country and after so long, Jasper’s convinced his mind has embellished Greg’s sexy gray eyes, rippling muscles, and gorgeous salt and pepper hair... -
![Fireworks, Freedom, & Felonies by Tonya Kappes]()
Fireworks, Freedom, & Felonies by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to Normal where nothing is... -
![Heathens Ink Shorts and Bonus Scenes (Heathens Ink) by K.M. Neuhold]()
Heathens Ink Shorts and Bonus Scenes (Heathens Ink) by K.M. Neuhold
Love, Pain, and Ink. The men of Heathens Ink Tattoo Studio have a lot to work through, but they always do it together.If you have never read any of the Heathens Ink series, STOP now and go grab Rescue Me or the Heathens Ink box set. This short ONLY contains bonus scenes that are meant to be read as part of the series, not stand alone content... -
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Brides, Bribes, & Binoculars by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is a new short story/novella is the Campers & Criminals series that follows the latest book, Gifts, Glamping & Glocks #29... -
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![Head Shy by Kate Sherwood]()
Head Shy by Kate Sherwood
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDan's early life left him with some complicated emotions - it's lucky he's got two understanding lovers and a totally annoying best friend to help him work through it all. This story is set between The Date and the epilogue of Out of the Darkness... -
![Insects, Ivy, & Investigations by Tonya Kappes]()
Insects, Ivy, & Investigations by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWelcome to Normal, Kentucky where NOTHING is normal. Alicia Becker shows up at the screen door of The Milkery beaten, bruised, and claims to be one of Mary Elizabeth Moberly's foster children. Mae West's suspicion of why Alicia is there turns to an investigation after Alicia is found on a nearby hiking trail standing over the lifeless body of Craig Sutton... -
![Bonfires, Backpacks, & Brawls by Tonya Kappes]()
Bonfires, Backpacks, & Brawls by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCozy MysterySOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDEUSA Today Bestselling author Tonya Kappes brings you southern and quirky characters in her mystery series. Her stories are charged with humor, friendship, family and life in small southern towns... -
![Already Home by Carly Marie]()
Already Home by Carly Marie
By leaving Nashville, Harrison wanted to escape. What he found at home in Oklahoma was better than anything he’d ever had before. Harrison is happier with Greg and Jasper than he’s ever been. When Harrison can no longer avoid his ex and has to go back to Tennessee, he has Jasper and Greg by his side. But being back in Nashville also means facing Neil and Derek... -
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Uniting the Souls by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAs the owner of Agape House, a center for Chicago’s LGBTQ youth, Matt worked tirelessly to provide a safe and loving atmosphere for the kids who called the center home. He put his heart and soul into helping the teens in his care, pushing aside his own pain. A pain that no one knew about, not even his closest friend, Isaac... -
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Loved by A.M. Arthur
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKell Iverson Cross never imagined he’d find so much joy in his life, and he doesn’t take a single moment for granted. His tireless work championing omega rights have made him a bit of a celebrity across the territory, so when his brother Braun suggests Kell be the first omega to run for public office, Kell doesn’t say no right away... -
![Tricking the Souls by Annabella Michaels]()
Tricking the Souls by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe cabin is waiting for the SOULS to arrive.The tricks and the treatssoon will all come alive.When fingers get pointedand no one will claim,pulling tricks on each otheris the name of the game... -
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Damien by Evie Riley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt takes three to make life go right…Private Investigator Damien Anderson and his younger brother watched in horror as their parents were killed in cold blood by the head of the mafia. Eye witnesses to a crime boss suspected in multiple homicides and a major gun trafficker, they have spent the last fifteen years in the Witness Protection program... -
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Shaw by M. Tasia
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSNEAK ATTACKA child shouldn't know the games adults play, but since Shaw's parents hadn't shielded him from their "proclivities" his take on love and intimacy was forever skewed.Fast-forward to his life after being a Navy SEAL, and although he now has the time, Shaw still hasn't found a reason to engage in more than temporary arrangements... -
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Vidar by Michelle Frost
All his life, Vidar Rourke has stood tall against every challenge he’s faced—from his father’s fists to the demanding world inside an MMA cage. Providing for and protecting his family has been the north star on the path he set for himself years ago, and he’s never faltered. Never get attached. Two men have come into his life like a whirlwind hellbent on throwing him off course... -
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![B is for Beg by Colette Davison]()
B is for Beg by Colette Davison
A photographer, a rope artist, and a model. Can three create a beautiful romance?B is for Beg is the story of three men discovering that shibari, blindfolds, sexy lingerie, and rules can change everything. It's the second of three steamy, low angst novels, which follow each of the ABC triplets as they find love. You can read Archie and Corey's stories in A is for Aftercare and C is for Comfort... -
![Stolen Beauty by Isabel Jolie]()
Stolen Beauty by Isabel Jolie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer sister's missing. There's a killer on her trail. And falling for the man sworn to protect her is not an option. Sage Watson, a heart transplant survivor, is no stranger to fighting for her life. But now an armed intruder is hunting her, and her sister--a scientist researching overseas--has vanished without a trace... -
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Orphan Duke by Sam E. Kraemer
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHated? Yeah, I’ll take it and return it in spades. That’s Duke Chambers motto when he begins working at GEA-A at Giuseppe Torrente’s request. His life isn't bad before he tracks down Giuseppe--he's been a drill sergeant in the Marines, garnering the respect of men and women with whom he's served. He has two women who love him like a son, and a “little” older brother he adores...Categorized as:
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![To Claim A King by Cora Flynn]()
To Claim A King by Cora Flynn
The world I’ve spent a decade building is slowly crumbling to ashes at my feet.Three vicious men are lying in wait, vying for my Queendom.Little do they know, I have three men of my own. A devoted court of vengeance, each a jewel in my crown:My Rook – the cunning conman, the creator of chaos. His war is waged through wits and wiles.My Knight – the dangerously devoted, the slayer of sin... -
![Surrender to Them by Kelli Callahan]()
Surrender to Them by Kelli Callahan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis anthology will light a fire that burns all night long. Get the first four books in Kelli Callahan's bestselling Surrender to Them series! Smoke & Fire: Two hot-as-sin firefighters rescue Kayla from a fire that she started by accident, but the embers reveal secrets that could destroy everything. Trent and Chase are alpha AF, and they love to share... -
![Coffee, Cops, and Tattoos by Athena Steller]()
Coffee, Cops, and Tattoos by Athena Steller
Coffee, Cops, and Rocky Lake Littles Book 3Adam Carter is too big, too busy, and too tired to ever find the Daddy that he dreams about. He's had his heart broken one too many times to ever want to try again. With his two best friends, his job, and his schoolwork, Adam is fine with how he's living his life...
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