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Four Tricks (Hidden Empire) by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsI took some hard hits, but now it’s time to strike back.Marco Tesoro wanted a fight, and a fight is what he’s gonna get. The guy just doesn’t know when to stop. First he sent hitmen after me. Now he blew up my mother f-ing house. No one gets to pull that kind of shit and live—a fact he’ll be finding out soon enough...Categorized as:
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![Princes of Carnage by Eva Ashwood]()
Princes of Carnage by Eva Ashwood
The enemy of my enemy is my… husband. When my father died and I stepped into his shoes as leader of Enigma, I vowed to protect the gang he’d built. And I won’t break that promise—no matter what I have to do to keep it. So when a mysterious attacker targets our territory, I swallow my pride and propose an alliance between Enigma and the Princes of Carnage, a biker gang led by Nico Morelli... -
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![Fallen Crest Alternative Version by Tijan]()
Fallen Crest Alternative Version by Tijan
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThis book was originally written to be the sequel to Fallen Crest High. It was scrapped and not used. Fallen Crest Family was written instead as the number two book in the Fallen Crest Series. However; this version was posted on the author's page for free reading as a thank you to her readers. After reading what she posted, enough fans requested this story to be published so here it is...Categorized as:
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![Thieves' Honor by Kate King, Jessa Wilder]()
Thieves' Honor by Kate King, Jessa Wilder
"Run, Rabbit, Run." After weeks in the Esposito Hotel, I now know three things: 1. The Gentlemen are liars. 2. The Trilogy took my sister. 3. My father is insane. I've been reminded of who I am and who my enemies are. Nico lied to me, and Beck and Rush backed him up. I'm on my own again—the spare to the heir, with nothing to lose and no one I can trust...Categorized as:
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![Encore by Bea Paige]()
Encore by Bea Paige
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom the gutter to the stars…It’s been five years since the Breakers and I got back together.Five years since we opened our club, Twisted Bullet.Five years of laughter, love, passion, and a home with each other.It’s been the best years of my life.I wouldn’t change it for the world.And yet…Something fundamental has been missing.Performing together.So when the chance arises we take it...Categorized as:
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![To the Grave by Sadie Hunt]()
To the Grave by Sadie Hunt
I thought they were my harbor in the storm. Now I know we are the storm. *The final book in the Blackwell Beasts trilogy, a new adult college why choose romance. Details withheld to prevent spoilers... -
![Battle Lines by Heather Long]()
Battle Lines by Heather Long
Violence chose me a long time ago…Survival isn’t everything. I’ve fought to protect my family. I’ve bled for them, killed for them, and gone to jail for them. There is no fight I will not take on for them…I’ve been waging this war since I was seven years old. The only thing that’s changed is the battlefield itself...Categorized as:
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![Evil Spirited by C.M. Wondrak]()
Evil Spirited by C.M. Wondrak
The Black Hand. The group of criminals I'd returned to Cypress to destroy, only... things are so much more complicated than I ever knew. I used to have a plan: kill them all. I used to not care who got caught in the crossfire of my vengeance, but then I realized something. That's not who I am. I don't take pleasure in killing. I kill only when it needs to be done. It is a job, nothing more...Categorized as:
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![Huge House Hates by Stephanie Brother]()
Huge House Hates by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMy five huge housemates are my stepbrothers and my worst enemies!When Mom tells me she’s getting married and moving to Antigua, I don’t know what to do. My friends are all in relationships, and I can’t afford to pay rent on my own. With no other options, I reluctantly accept my stepfather’s offer to move in with his sons...Categorized as:
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![Nights of Winter by Cora Flynn]()
Nights of Winter by Cora Flynn
It’s hard to imagine our pretty little town as anything but picture-perfect.Or it was, until I got sucked into a tangled web of dirty secrets and lies, trapping me underground with the most unlikely of companions.The man who broke my heart is now the one to save me.The man who let me go now won’t leave my side.The man who’d held me at arms length is now cradling me in his arms...Categorized as:
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![Winter's End by Cora Flynn]()
Winter's End by Cora Flynn
Cascade Falls Population: 3279 And that’s about how many lies we’re uncovering in our tiny town. The deeper we dig, the dirtier it gets, and no one, not even my parents, are innocent. Thankfully I’m not alone; five unlikely men and I have banded together to try to unbury the truths that plague our piece of paradise. The man who broke my trust is now my charming savior...Categorized as:
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![Daughter of Deception by Ruby Vincent]()
Daughter of Deception by Ruby Vincent
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOur enemies are everywhere……and we can’t see them.The Brotherhood has us in their sights. In their scope.The attacks are coming from everywhere and nowhere from a seemingly invisible enemy. But they won’t be invisible for long.When we discover how the Brotherhood manages to stay five steps ahead, it’s up to me to find and stop the traitor... -
![Son of Saint: A Dark Romance by Ruby Vincent]()
Son of Saint: A Dark Romance by Ruby Vincent
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m going through a bit of a rough patch.I lost my job, got kicked out of my apartment, and now I sleep under an overpass. If that wasn’t bad enough, my psychic twin is plagued with daily visions of my death.She guarantees it’ll be gruesome.The last thing I needed was for Sole “Sunny” Bellisario to come crashing through my tent... -
![Pay the Price by Sadie Hunt]()
Pay the Price by Sadie Hunt
I thought they were my enemies.I was right.I invited the infamous Blackwell Beasts to live with me for one reason: find out if they killed my brother five years go.They did the time, but did they really do the crime?I thought I was prepared for anything, but deep down, I didn’t want to believe they did it... -
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![Scarlett by Alisha Williams, Cassie Lein]()
Scarlett by Alisha Williams, Cassie Lein
The countdown was on. Just a little while longer and I could escape my uncle and head off to college. I should have known fate wouldn’t be so kind. One meeting with my uncle changes everything. A deal made between two wicked men. My hand in marriage to the mafia don’s son. I may have no control over who I marry but I can control who I give my innocence to... -
![The Gentlemen: The Complete Series by Kate King, Jessa Wilder]()
The Gentlemen: The Complete Series by Kate King, Jessa Wilder
A Complete, Binge-worthy Series filled with action, romance, and a healthy dose of sass. This set contains all three best-selling titles: RED HANDED THIEVES' HONOR DAMNED SOULS From Book One: Forced to live with my ENEMIES. They think they OWN ME. But I own their HEARTS. Nico, Rush, and Beck are the three leaders of The Gentlemen...Categorized as:
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![Eight Bikers' Heir by Nicole Casey]()
Eight Bikers' Heir by Nicole Casey
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA biker gang wants me to have their baby? This must be some wild joke.It all started with a flirty chat with Kai, the leader of the Iron Serpents MC. One wild night led to something I never saw coming: I was pregnant.I thought I’d be raising my child alone, but the gang makes a shocking offer: they need an heir, and they promise to support me throughout my pregnancy... -
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Play Rough by Eva Ashwood
Play Rough is the thrilling second installment in the Black Rose Kisses series.Note: The blurb below contains spoilers for the first book, so I'd highly recommend not reading it until you've finished reading book one, Fight Dirty. Cool? Cool.***Vengeance is coming. And she’s a cold-blooded bitch.I can still hear the gunshot. Still see the blank look on Sloan’s face as he pulled the trigger...Categorized as:
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![Protecting Their Princess by Ajme Williams]()
Protecting Their Princess by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFalling in love with my former Navy SEAL protectors was easy.But avoiding this scandal is the hard part.Very hard.My new security team is everything I imagined it to be.Three strong, hot men that would take a bullet for me.But the “good girl” of Hollywood needs more than just protection.No sketchy stories.No unbelievable rumors.Except for the one I have with my co-star...Categorized as:
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![Deadly Passion by Holly Bloom]()
Deadly Passion by Holly Bloom
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat if the men I thought I loved want to ruin me?Escaping captivity should have given me the freedom I craved, but now I’m stuck in another prison. My sexy captors know my true identity, and they want to make me pay for my deception.The Dukes may have reunited, but dark secrets and cruel revelations have changed them. They’re broken, and so am I... -
![The Wild Boys: The Complete Series by K.A. Knight, Erin O'Kane]()
The Wild Boys: The Complete Series by K.A. Knight, Erin O'Kane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnjoy all three books of The Wild Boys Series all in one place. Including - The Wild Interview, The Wild Tour and The Wild Finale plus extra never been published bonus scenes!I have been working hard my whole life for people to take me seriously. After all, women ‘don’t belong’ in the music industry... -
![Christmas with my Best Friend's Brothers by Kai Lesy]()
Christmas with my Best Friend's Brothers by Kai Lesy
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsI should have declined my bestie's invite to the Bishop’s annual Christmas skiing trip.In the breathtaking French Alps....With the even more breathtaking Bishop triplets.After catching my ex-fiancé cheating,It was either going on the exotic trip...Or spending Christmas alone.Why was this a bad idea?My roommates include three bullies who gave me the worst moments of my childhood...Categorized as:
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![Double Dog Dare by Ember Davis]()
Double Dog Dare by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHADLEYI’ve been hustling for my business, Paws Up, and now that we’re growing, I need to do some more research to make sure my treats and food are the best they can be. When I get an in to visit a dog training facility, I jump at the chance. I’m looking forward to everything I’ll have the opportunity to learn and getting out of Denver for a little while...Categorized as:
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![Kept Safe by Jillian West]()
Kept Safe by Jillian West
Ever wondered what happened to Keeley, Soren, Merrick, and Steele?You can find out in this...Categorized as:
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![Room Twenty: Owning Their Angel by Ember Davis]()
Room Twenty: Owning Their Angel by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHEATHERMy first mistake is forgetting my place. I let myself believe, as I give them my submission, that they will cherish it. But I am only a club angel. What I see in their eyes is lust, not a promise for the future.My second mistake is running, but when I see the positive test all I can feel is panic. I was always good at running. From my mistakes, from my past... -
![Bonds of Obsession by Eva Ashwood]()
Bonds of Obsession by Eva Ashwood
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBonds of Obsession is the heart-racing third installment in the Pretty Ruthless Monsters series. Note: The blurb below contains spoilers for the previous books. So I'd HIGHLY recommend not reading it until you've finished reading both Princes of Carnage and Crown of Lies. You've been warned! *** I can’t lose them. I can’t lose him. The Princes of Carnage were my enemies once... -
![Stolen Away by Ivy Clyde]()
Stolen Away by Ivy Clyde
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNavigating my way through the intricate maze of the mafia world, I have stumbled upon a secret. I am closer than ever to finding out the real mastermind behind everything that’s been happening. My only problem? I don’t know who to trust and the people closest to me don’t know whether they can believe me. The lives of the three men who hold my heart are in danger... -
![Saved by the Marines by Cathleen Cole, Frank Jensen]()
Saved by the Marines by Cathleen Cole, Frank Jensen
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThey never should’ve been protecting me. Now, they’re my only hope… As the daughter of a US Senator, my life was never going to be normal. I thought I’d finally escaped out from my father’s shadow, but he dragged me back kicking and screaming... -
![Their Boss's Daughter by Chloe Kent]()
Their Boss's Daughter by Chloe Kent
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHer deepest desire might be too much for her to handle… When twenty-one-year-old Saylor Fielding spends a tiny fortune from her new trust fund on something she’s always wanted, she’s not prepared for the consequences that follow...Categorized as:
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Prevail by Bex Dawn
Prequel: Crash: A Los Diablos Syndicate NovellaBook 1: Burn: A Dark Reverse Harem RomanceBook 2: Evolve: A Dark Reverse Harem RomanceBook 3: Ressurect: A Dark Reverse Harem RomanceBook 4: Prevail: A Dark Reverse Harem Romance (Part 1, Part 2)Book 5: Reign: A Dark Reverse Harem RomanceThis is a Reverse Harem, mafia/gang, mystery romance with plot twists/turns, steamy and smutty scenes, hot...Categorized as:
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![Hotter Than Ever by Elle Kennedy]()
Hotter Than Ever by Elle Kennedy
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWhen you land in hot water, swim for safety—or let the fire burn. An Out of Uniform StoryClaire McKinley has just experienced every bride’s nightmare. The groom is a no-show, and now she must face five hundred guests alone...Categorized as:
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![Tainted Deception by Kay Riley]()
Tainted Deception by Kay Riley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJace and Kian. Best friends until a gang rivalry ripped them apart. Three summers ago, I played them both, never expecting to have guilt over what I did.Once I got what I needed, I fled, planning to never see them again. I stayed tucked away at Little Haven University, hidden in plain sight while making moves in the dark... -
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Ten Mountain Men by Liz Archer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBreaking news: Bigfoot ain’t real. But the ten big, burly mountain men bathing in the river are… I met the Björnsson brothers when I broke my ankles hiking in the mountain wilderness. Okay, so I panicked when I saw them naked in the river, convinced they were a pack of grizzly bears, and ran like the wind...Categorized as:
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![Harper's Renegades by Elizabeth Knight]()
Harper's Renegades by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratings**This is a Stand Alone that pairs with the Hidden Empire Series storyline. Can be read alone but if read after Four Tricks it will give you more background.You know, I thought my life was pretty normal. I was working towards my dream of being a fashion designer, even got my own shop. My best friend Dax and I met in college as roommates and became soul sisters for life...Categorized as:
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![Baby Makes 5 by Roxanne Riley]()
Baby Makes 5 by Roxanne Riley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI've always known I wanted to be a mom. But when yet another one of my relationships crumbles, I feel miles away from the possibility. At least until I start looking into other routes.My in vitro fertilization research is interrupted by my two best friends, Corey and Andrei, inviting me over for a game night... -
![Battery Operated by Stephanie Brother]()
Battery Operated by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThey hate me. I hate them. And now we have to spend the whole week together.I didn’t even know Brady, Cole, and Gideon when I said some unkind things about them on my popular social media account. But hey, a girl’s allowed to blow off steam every once in a while, right?But then they get their revenge. They publicly challenge me in front of my followers, so I can’t back down...Categorized as:
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![Fallen Omega by Brooke Harper]()
Fallen Omega by Brooke Harper
All my life, my dad and I lived as outcasts in Starlight City. We dodged the council’s oppressive laws. But when a sudden accident takes his life, I’m left alone, undocumented, and ultimately screwed.With my heat coming and no drugs to help me through it, desperation drives me into the hands of the Unholy Trinity...Categorized as:
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![Ruthless Spring by Quirah Casey]()
Ruthless Spring by Quirah Casey
I once thought Spring was beautiful, until they bathed me in it’s ugliness.Three months have already changed my life, the next nine just may destroy me.Flowers are supposed to bloom in the spring, but this flower is dying.This girl is withering as the Costa Family pluck my petals, covering them in blood, regret, and malice...Categorized as:
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![Kidnapping The Mafia Boss by Tierney Storer]()
Kidnapping The Mafia Boss by Tierney Storer
HEAVENHave you ever had a best friend who was basically your sister?I do. Or I did...One year ago today she was murdered,and I was left to suffer the rest of my life without her.But I won't let Missy's death go unsolved or uncared for.I won't allow her killer roam free for much longer.I want to get revenge and there's only one way I know how to take it..Categorized as:
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![Pitch by Maggie Alabaster, Jo Bradley]()
Pitch by Maggie Alabaster, Jo Bradley
My life and reputation are a total mess.My new label wants to resurrect my career by sending me on tour with the smokin' hottest rock band on the planet. That includes the lead singer, Zeke, who I 'met' in a dark corner of a club the other night...Categorized as:
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![Clearwater University: The Complete Series by Eva Ashwood]()
Clearwater University: The Complete Series by Eva Ashwood
“Your body is a killer," he murmurs. "Your face is a killer. Your fierce spirit is the worst of all. You were made to bring men to their knees.” They were my bullies once.Three boys I hated more than anything.They made my life hell for a year--until I escaped their cruelty when my dad's job moved us away.I've never forgotten them though. Never forgotten what they did... -
![Playing with Her Doctors by S.E. Law]()
Playing with Her Doctors by S.E. Law
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA Medical MFM Menage RomanceGetting pregnant? A big deal. Getting pregnant by your handsome, hands-on personal physician? An even bigger deal. And don’t forget, he has a business partner who loves being in on the action as well. I’ve put off seeing a doctor for a long time, so when I finally work up the nerve, I decide to go for the best...Categorized as:
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![Starting Over by Eve Newton]()
Starting Over by Eve Newton
Rated: 3.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow to start over by Morgan Happs... divorce your criminal husband, move across town and slip on an ice patch to be saved by three gorgeous law enforcement officers. Can't be that hard, right?Settled and seemingly in love with my husband, one day my life is blown apart when I discover my life is a lie and what really brings in the money to our beautiful Kensington home...Categorized as:
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![Twice Driven by Madison Faye]()
Twice Driven by Madison Faye
Rated: 3.44 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNothing’s going to stop us from making her ours. Abby When I left my ex, I had nothing, but I knew I could never go back to the man who’d hit me. Worse though, he’s in the mob, and I had nowhere to go. But lost, out of gas, and alone on the side of the road, help came in the form of the last two men I’d ever expect it from... -
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