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Broken Heir by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby
I thought the truth would be black and white. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The Boys of Ascendance Bay have wormed their way under my skin, or rather some of them have. The others I’m still not so sure about. With each task for the Regents getting deadlier and the Pi Ep parties growing more depraved, the guys have become my safe haven... -
Escape the Reaper by Ashley N. Rostek
The reaper is knocking at my door. I wonder if he received my invitation. Why else would I have walked into that hospital room? I knew it was a trap. I just didn’t care. That’s the thing about revenge: It’s all-consuming. My only regret is that Louie was shot. Is he alive? Is he dead? I’m afraid I’ll never find out. I feel death’s hand on my shoulder. I won’t go out without a fight...Categorized as:
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Wilder by Leila James
The protector is spiraling, and I’m his anchor. Life at Kingston University has only gotten worse. Secrets, lies, and death surround SIN. But nothing is as it seems. We each have pasts that haunt us; our futures are uncertain. One thing is clear, these brutal boys of SIN will protect me—and Chase—with their lives. But I’m terrified I’ll lose them as our unknown enemy tracks closer...Categorized as:
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WITSEC by Ashley N. Rostek
One year ago…. My family is gone. My parents. My twin sister. All of them murdered by the man who has stalked me for years. He nearly killed me, too. But I got away and he’s still out there, searching for me. He won’t find me. At least, I hope not. Thanks to WITSEC, I’ve been given a new life with a new identity. The present…... -
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Dirty Truths by Jaymin Eve, Tate James
You know that saying, things can’t possibly get worse? They always can. I thought I’d reached a whole new low the day I ran from Bellerose. The day I was snatched by mafia goons, beaten half to death, and left wishing they’d finish the job. But then an Angel saved me. His kind of salvation wasn’t the freedom I’d been hoping for, though... -
Sin Like The Devil by J. Rose
“Look into the camera, Ripley. Tell us what happened in Harrowdean Manor. ”. Serving a three-year sentence after a violent manic episode, I own this psychiatric institute and every last patient in it. Dealing contraband to the desperate and disturbed has earned me this kingdom. To survive, I simply sacrificed my soul. They all fear me. Worship me. Hate me...Categorized as:
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Cardinal of Hope by Mia Smantz
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsCallie Jensen has officially taken a step into the world of romance, but even that can't be uncomplicated. She's pretty sure that more than one guy is showing interest in her, and with no experience on the matter, she's not sure how to handle it. It certainly doesn't feel normal. However, the harem she seems to be building with the Delta members is the least of her worries... -
Wife Number One: Saint View Slayers vs. Sinners, Book 1 by Elle Thorpe
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsForced to marry a notorious cult leader, I became wife number one. The other women watch me with envy, but they know nothing of the beatings and punishments I endure. He hides them with a veil. One I must wear until I give him a son. But when I fail, he threatens the only good things in my life. My sister, Alice, and the daughter he ripped from my arms for another family to raise...Categorized as:
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Rule: A Dark MC Romance by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Red Ridge Sinners MC series from bestselling author Caitlyn Dare continues…. The truth is out—I’m in love with three Sinners. Zach, Jax, and Diesel might want to make me theirs but there’s still too many secrets between us, ones that could ruin everything. Ones that could break us. They might rule my body. Own my heart. But ultimately, they have the power to break me...Categorized as:
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Sinners Reign by R.E. Bond
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 12 ratings*This series is unpublished and has been rewritten with brand new plot and books added to the series. This edition does not follow the updated storyline. The wars have ended, and we are finally at peace. I never thought I’d be glad to not have to shoot at someone. I guess I’m not that crazy after all. The Psychos and Devils have expanded business, and things are running smoothly... -
Lawless: A Dark Captive Why Choose Romance by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn all-new and addictive dark, why-choose, captive romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tracy Lorraine. I found peace in the last place I expected, but it was a mirage built on lies and unfulfilled promises. I thought we somehow managed to find a way to co-exist in their little lair, but as usual I was wrong... -
Damaged & Deadly by R.A. Smyth
Blood will be shed. Lives will be lost. Lines will be crossed. I married the very man I’m supposed to hate. I still can’t believe it, but when I saw Luc, beaten and bloody in that church, I knew there was no way out. I had to marry him. That doesn’t mean everything the Rejects and I have worked toward has been for nothing. If anything, it matters more now than ever... -
Lady of Forsyth by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Obsess. Beguile. Control. The Lords ran the South Side of Forsyth unfettered and ruthlessly. Until Story Austin returned home. You know their tale, but are you ready for the rest? The Lady of Forsyth includes the complete bonus works of the Lords: Royals of Forsyth. The Backstory. The Lady of Forsyth. Lords Outtake... -
Psychotic by Katie May
ELLIE. They lied to me. Kept secrets. And now, I'm forced to pay the ultimate price. The Divine One sees me as a necessary sacrifice in this war I know very little about. Do I allow myself to become a pawn. .. or do I fight back with everything I have, regardless of the consequences? THE KINGS. The girl we adore and love is in the hands of our greatest enemy...Categorized as:
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The Red Cardinal by Mia Smantz
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter their last encounter, Nikolai Ivanov proved that he's done toying aroung and is finally making his move. Callie Jensen and everyone she loves are more at risk than ever before. It's going to take the entire team working together if they all want to make it out alive... -
Ravaged Soul by J. Rose
Sabre Security saved my life. Now they want my soul as payment. After six years in captivity, forced to fight for survival, I thought I’d seen the darkest depths of humanity. The cartel broke me, forging a ruthless weapon from my shattered pieces. Not even freedom can heal those wounds...Categorized as:
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The End by Ruby Vincent
It doesn’t feel like the end. It feels like all of my problems are just beginning. There’s more happening in my town of Raven River than I knew. More lies. More secrets. More pain. Enemies seen and unseen are circling and not even my guardian angels can protect me. There’s a war coming and I’ll fight because this time my Angels…. My Horsemen…. My loves…. …are the ones who need saving...Categorized as:
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Relentless by Tracy Lorraine
An all-new and addictive dark, why-choose, captive romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tracy Lorraine. He came to save me… but what he finds could destroy him. I might have accomplished the impossible and walked back up those stairs. But I wasn’t naïve. Freedom didn’t await. Only more locked doors and nightmares. My captivity means nothing now... -
Unseen (Joker's Wild Novella) by B. Livingstone, Indie Black
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat happens when the dutiful wife is pushed too far? Rebellion and Freedom. While the whole world searches for the senator’s missing housewife,. Zoey crafts a plan to guarantee she steers clear of their radar. But when three gorgeous brothers and a high school sweetheart barge into her new life,... -
Watch Me Rise by K.C. Kean
Emerson Grove is supposed to be my fresh start, a chance at a new beginning and a better future, yet my past is a force I never saw coming. Now my head and my heart are at odds, my future is unknown, and everything I thought I knew is in disarray. Jameson, Ezra, Leo, and Jagger are ghosts from a different time, a different me. One night changed everything and I’m not the girl they once knew...Categorized as:
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Briar Valley: The Complete Duet by J. Rose
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCome home, Willow. Your family is waiting for you. After spending a decade in an abusive marriage, I risked everything to escape the man who trafficked me as a vulnerable teenager. The words of a long-lost relative guide me back to Briar Valley with my little girl, in search of safety and a fresh start...Categorized as:
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You Will Bow by Rachel Leigh
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsYou Will Bow is book two in the Wicked Boys of BCU series. It is strongly encouraged to read book one, We Will Reign first. More details coming soon.Categorized as:
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Perfect Little Revenge by K.G. Reuss
Desperate. Broken. Unhinged. Vengeful. I’m dead to them. I was buried in a forest, never to be thought of again. Or so I thought. Being stuck in this nightmare, I’m desperate to break free. My whole life seems to be a prison, and with my kings gone, I have a new warden. And this warden is now the kings biggest enemy...Categorized as:
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Cardinal Rose by Mia Smantz
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsCallie finally found a home. It's everything she's ever dreamed of - friendship, family, and a healthy dose of romance, which Dr. Harper repeatedly reminds her is a good thing since it will help her deal with her most recent loss. So, why can't she be happy? That reason comes in the form of one Russian mob boss named Nikolai Ivanov...Categorized as:
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Twisted Secrets by Rachel Leigh
The Lawless have been many things:. My friends,. My enemies,. And now my lovers. All but one…. Neo Saint—my villain dressed in leather with the body of a god and a heart made of stone. He blames me for his misfortunes. Wants me to feel his pain. It’s time he learns I’m not who he thinks I am. Someone is out there,. opening old wounds and creating new scars... -
Dirty Crazy Bad: Book 2 by Siobhan Davis
In the secret society of The Luminaries, no sin will go unpunished…. The Greed & Gluttony Luminary has trapped us into executing his evil plans, and it seems we have little option but to agree. Carter has orchestrated Chad’s kidnapping, and he holds my mom’s life in his hands. Then he drops a game-changer...Categorized as:
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The Silence Lies by Sophie Dyer
Revenge; they say it’s best served cold, right? Well, that’s exactly what I intend to do. Enzo LaRosa was everything to me, my best friend, my second in command, and my enemies took him from me. After his death, I’m more determined than ever to make the enemy pay for what they did. But as the first female leader of The Bianchi family, I have a target on my back...Categorized as:
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Unholy Trinity by Garrett Leigh
A full steam, page-turning Poly Romance. Why Choose one book boyfriend when you can have two? Satisfy your romantic cravings with this heart-pounding hurt/comfort love story. The vice-president of the Rebel Kings MC. The girl of his dreams. And the six-foot-five firefighter-turned-bodyguard they can’t resist. Nash. It’s three in the morning, and we’re in her bed...Categorized as:
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Deceptive Truce by Heather Long, Michelle Lancaster
Life has been a series of exquisite disasters…. Do you ever lie to yourself? I do. Making friends has been the cruelest choice I ever inflicted upon myself. I like to say I don’t regret it, and for the most part that’s true. I resent it. I despise him because he left me behind, following another battle in this war we’ve been waging...Categorized as:
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Vice by Mila Sin
Have you ever inadvertently flashed fifteen thousand people on a live stream? No? Just me? Damn. Hi, I’m Sage. MavenOfMischief, former escort, current junior at Steiner University. And four months ago, my carefully constructed online gaming persona went viral... -
Watch Me Reign by K.C. Kean
There are some images that stay with you for the rest of your life, and mine are all stained with blood. This war has raged too long, but the next blood to be spilled will be at my hands. Leo, Ezra, Jameson, and Jagger have always been the most important things in my life, and now my heart is broken, my soul destroyed, and I’m taking no prisoners with my vengeance...Categorized as:
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Black Creek by R.A. Smyth
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBlood will be shed. Lives will be lost. Retribution will be dealt. I work in the darkness that is Black Creek. If there’s a secret to uncover, a package to deliver, or a story to be told, I’m your girl. I'll do whatever it takes to provide for my little brother. Once upon a time, The Feral Beasts ruled Black Creek with an iron fist, but they’re long gone now... -
Sheltered by M. Sinclair
How do you put a price on your life? After laying witness to the cold-blooded murder of my entire family, I did what any rational person would do. .. I ran. Our name, power, and vast wealth meant nothing now. I was on the run, filled with the fear of always looking over my shoulder, wondering when they would come to collect my life...Categorized as:
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Own by Heather Long
The closer I get to the truth, the further away it feels. Every step I take is met with resistance—not just from the monsters still chasing me, but from the very men who have sworn to protect me. Especially Bones. Cold. Controlled. Ruthless. He watches me like I’m the problem he’s been ordered to solve, not the woman desperate to find her missing sister... -
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Always Alchemy (Alchemy) by Elodie Hart
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAlways Alchemy is a full-length book featuring a variety of extended epilogues for the following couples and their. Rafe and Belle. Zach and Maddy. Anton and Gen. Cal and Aida. Dex, Max and Darcy. Adam and Nat. You can expect fun, spice (obviously), glamour and ALL the feels!Categorized as:
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Ruin by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA new dark romance from the bestselling author of the Savage Falls MC series . My whole life I’ve been treated like some innocent naïve girl. Shielded from the dark and dangerous world my big brother inhabits. But not any longer. Now, Savage Falls is my home, the Sinners MC, my family. I’m the new club princess, a burden I neither want nor need. Because I’m not as innocent as they all think... -
Player by Hattie Jude
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom Hattie Jude comes Player, a sexy standalone why choose academy romance. The secrets I’m keeping are catching up with me. I’ve tried to keep my life as simple as possible out of necessity, and for the safety of me and my sister. I’ve kept my virginity, focused on my grades, and stayed away from trouble. But the desire to live a normal life is beginning to override everything else...Categorized as:
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Savage Little Queen by K.G. Reuss
Reborn. Reclaimed. Wrathful. Ready. My death was planned. Executed. I took my last breath, and was ready to be reborn. With my kings at my side and new experiences on the horizon, there’s nothing I want more than to have my revenge on the lords for what they did to me. They underestimated me. Not even death can hold me back... -
Chaos Crown by Ruby Vincent
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChaos Crown description will be published closer to the release date to prevent spoilers. -
Deviant by Sheridan Anne
Death is cruel. It’s unforgiving and brutal. It robbed me of the life I wanted to live and stole what little hope I had for the future. I was supposed to be something great. I was supposed to have it all …. But a single bullet changed everything...Categorized as:
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Pretty Little Lies by Hazel Grace
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe was everything I ever wanted…. And then she chose him. I’ve never met an ass like Bay Astor’s. And I mean that respectfully. From the first punch I saw her throw, to every sassy word that leaves her pretty lips, the word obsessed doesn’t even begin to describe the level of fixated I am. I want her to drive me like she does her car—reckless, hard, and absolutely hot as hell. So does Torin... -
Kiss Her Goodbye: The Complete Series by Rebecca Royce
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm Everly Marrs, and my life has been a whirlwind of chaos and revelation. The men who kidnapped me, known as The Letters, upended everything I believed in. They showed me a world beyond my control, one where I'm not just a victim but a player in their dangerous games. From the day they took me, my neatly outlined plans for a future in social work, for love, for a normal life, all vanished... -
Reese by Candice Wright
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome to the Candy shop. Where poison never tasted so sweet. .. Being a Candy Girl is more than just a job, it’s who I am. But before I became Reese. I was known as Malice, the street kid who killed a man before disappearing without a trace. Now seven years later a serial killer is using those same streets as his hunting ground. To catch him, I’ll have to go back to where it all began... -
Nevermore by A.K. Graves
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Leonor died, she didn’t see a light. There were no angels, no pearly gates. She didn’t see anything at all, just a cold, dark void. But she did hear music…. Leonor heard her music, the music she made with The Ravens, and she was glad it was waiting for her in the end. Until everything went eerily silent, and she was pulled from the afterlife and thrown into the life after... -
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Return by N.V. Roez
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey say there’s beauty in broken things… I don’t agree. My past broke me, nothing beautiful about it. I buried my past and my secrets to live a normal life at the prestigious Stratham University. School of dreams… with new friends and a fresh start. But I didn’t bury my past deep enough. The boys that betrayed me are now the men of Stratham’s elite...Categorized as:
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Psycho Punks by Madeline Fay
This is it. The moment it's come down to. .. the end of my new beginning. My veins were once frozen, that if you cut me open, it would have been so cold. So very cold that I felt nothing. Now, my blood flows with fire, a purpose to fight back. To keep living and to love. The evil that exist around me doesn't know what they have unleashed. Psycho isn't even the right word to describe me...Categorized as:
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Empire by Sheridan Anne
An Empire risen from blood and ash. Murder. Betrayal. Undisputable power. A sacrifice to be given. An innocent life to be lost. He made the solemn vow. The flesh of my flesh will perish in flames,. but the blood will forever reign. -------. All I wanted was a new life, a fresh start in Faders Bay. But fate hadn’t written my name in the stars, it was written in cold, murderous blood. Zade. Sawyer...Categorized as:
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Penance by K.L. Taylor-Lane
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsRegret, remorse, repent. With the ghost of my past unexpectedly crashing back into my life, his presence threatening to tear through everything I’ve built, I’m quickly losing grip on my sanity. Voices start to whisper, infecting me with their poison as I struggle to battle against them. Mentally forced down into the deepest pits of hell, phantom hands trying to bury me in the fiery decay... -
Mercy by Ruby Vincent
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMaverick. The more answers I unearthed, the less I understood. I stepped into this game not knowing the rules, and now, they’re playing me to their beat. Old faces reappear. New friends circle. I got closer to the puppeteer as they got ever closer to me. And when they struck, I wasn’t ready. Valentina. A queen sacrifices for her subjects. A president makes the hard decisions... -
Betrayal & Deception by Sara Hinds
Sin used to run this city until Vengeance ran them out. Too bad they didn’t get them all. Like a parasite, they linger, and while they’re still here, nobody is safe. Freedom means nothing if I’m constantly watching not only my back but the backs of the people I care about. And with every day that passes, that list of people grows, no matter how hard I try to fight against it...
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