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Against All Odds by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn undercover operative must choose between his mission and the woman who could be his downfall in this passion-fueled romantic suspense novel by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin. Rescuing Seraphina Torres wasn’t part of Delta Shield Security’s plan, until an undercover operation gone sideways changed that... -
Fatal Flaw by Marie Force
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsBack from their honeymoon, Senator Nick Cappuano and D. C. Police Lieutenant Sam Holland are ready for some normalcy after the whirlwind of their wedding, but someone has other plans for them. When Sam discovers wedding cards containing thinly veiled death threats, she's not sure if she or Nick is the target. Already on edge, Sam and her team start investigating a series of baffling murders...Categorized as:
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The Tallest Tower by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 11 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... -
Sapphire Tears by Nicole Fox
I’m caught between two dangerous men. My ex wants me back. My husband wants me dead. But the only life that matters to me is the baby in my belly. I tried running once, and that didn’t work. So it’s time for me to try something else: fighting. I’ll fight for myself, for my sanity, for my child. I’ll fight for hope. I’ll fight for love... -
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Going Rogue by Amelia Shea
Quinn O’Malley’s less than stellar life drags her even deeper, plummeting her into a dark abyss when her misfortune designates her Enemy Number One to the devil himself. After an altercation and deal gone wrong, Quinn finds herself living on borrowed time, at the mercy of a notorious, ruthless, and unpredictable King of the Underground. She has nothing of worth to bargain with except her life...Categorized as:
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King: The Epilogue Collection by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIf you love King, strap in for the ride as he and Lily navigate their HEA. This story has it all:. ✔️ angst. ✔️ scorching heat. ✔️ MC action. ✔️ Stormgirl time. ✔️ old favourites showing up. But mostly this story is about two people fighting for their love. Day in, day out. Life with an MC president like King isn't an easy ride. Watch as these two figure out how to love and be loved... -
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...Categorized as:
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Orion's Universe: A Poseidon's Warriors MC novel by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKy “Orion” Stanford, Treasurer for the Poseidon’s Warriors MC, is content with how his life has turned out. During his military tenure, he met a group of men who are now family, and since he never plans to get tied down with an old lady or wife, he enjoys playing the field... -
Unruly by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe crime boss. The hustling queen. Cross and Catherine Donati have been married five years, but the life they’ve chosen still has things to teach them yet. One can never become too comfortable in their business. Trouble soon follows. The principe and principessa are all grown up …. It’s tough being at the top... -
Edge of Danger: A Thrilling Romantic Mystery by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA thrilling romantic mystery about a child protector hero from the USA Today bestselling author, Janie Crouch. Previously published as Texas Bodyguard: Brax. A baby in his care… A target on their backs. A skilled security expert and bodyguard, Brax Patterson is ready for anything… except unexpected custody of his reckless half brother’s baby boy... -
Cruel Prince by Aidèe Jaimes
I sold my soul to the Devil and he handed me over to someone far deadlier. After the death of my father, his enemies came knocking on my door. Left with no other choice, I agree to an indentured contract, selling my body to a criminal in exchange for my life. Only he never meant to keep me as his own...Categorized as:
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A Madness of Crows by Evelyn Flood
No longer an heir. No longer a daughter. No longer a Crow. Now, I am a wife. An accessory. A toy. Ripped away from the men I love, they want to break me. Strip away everything that made me into who I am, and create something new. I was Caterina Corvo. But now, I am Caterina Asante. For them, I will fight. For her, I will endure... -
Revere by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Legacy Novel. She was once his liar. He was once her savior. Cross Donati fills his days with the mafia, family, and responsibility. The wild boy is a distant memory. A waiting prince now sits in his place. An old debt puts the gunrunner right back into the path of his past, but he only sees his future. Every king needs a queen... -
To Have and To Hold: Arranged marriage stand-alone by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsArranged marriage, age-gap, forbidden love, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, Romeo and Juliet vibes, family saga, Mafia/cartel romance, Slow burn, Redemption, Morally gray hero, dangerous romance. The Roríguez cartel is spinning out of control, tragedy putting the alliance and our future in question...Categorized as:
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Throttle by Elyse Kelly
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHow could he leave me here, with the city's most-dangerous motorcycle club? I’m a defense attorney, not a biker babe. And the oversized brute they assigned to protect me hasn't taken his watchful gaze off me for two seconds, annoying me every chance he gets...Categorized as:
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Diamond by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRound 2 with the Devil begins. Grace thought she had left the nightmare of the Bratva Jewels behind her. Her days spent with them were some of the darkest of her life, but she’s safe now. Or so she thought. When the Bratva seeks revenge for losing one of their own, Grace knows she must be strong to withstand whatever they have in store for her... -
Mafia Lover: Enemies to Lovers Dark Mafia Short Romance by Barbi Cox, Olivia King
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm the cop who should stay far away from Emilia Rossi, the mafia's mob boss's daughter. But one look at her forbidden curves and I'm consumed by desire. She's my informant, my enemy, and the woman who sets my body on fire. I'll risk it all to protect her and the bond she's forming with my daughter. Navigating bullets and betrayal, our forbidden passion ignites...Categorized as:
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Malicious by K.E. Osborn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy entire world has been turned upside down. With one adjustment after another. The truth of my father’s betrayal cuts deep. Now, my little sister, Clover, is struggling to deal with day-to-day life. I’ve given everything for her. I joined Defiance to keep her safe. And now, being reunited with our older sister who we thought was gone, I don’t have to go it alone. But it’s not enough... -
Death by Lila Rose
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNew neighbors are the bane of my existence, but nothing prepares me for the new woman next door. A long time ago, I swore off blondes. Until her. Until Raya crawls under my skin and stays. Sure, she always seems pissed at me, but I’ll soon make her realize I’m not always a dick. But then there’s a new threat that has me seeing red and needing to hunt for blood. The name Death isn’t just for show... -
Say You Love Me by Sarah J. Brooks
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 21 ratings“Jeremy Wyatt is the biggest playboy you’ll ever meet. He’s a great attorney and a decent friend, but he’s an ass to women. He’s all about the conquest, and then he loses interest. You’re too good for a guy like him. And I don’t want to have to break his arms for messing with you. You’re young, Lena. And a little naive. A man like Jeremy would eat you up and spit you out. ”... -
Ivan 2 by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter a year filled with drama and danger, Erin and Ivan are ready to focus on the one thing they want the most--starting a family. When she has yet another negative test, Erin worries there's something wrong with her. Ivan urges his wife not to worry because it will happen when it's meant to happen. He hates seeing her stressed out and does whatever he can to make her happy... -
Alpha Wolves Motorcycle Club: The Complete Series by Violet Blaze, C.M. Stunich
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Alpha Wolves Motorcycle Club owns my sleepy coastal hometown. Their inked-up a**hole president owns my heart. But I’m the mayor’s daughter, his righthand in the office. My whole life, all I’ve ever wanted is to succeed in politics... -
Pretty Drunk by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHallie. No one pushes my buttons the way Logan Johnson does. I’ve spent most of my adult life trying to ignore him, which isn’t easy when you live in a small town and share the same friends. So, when I have a little too much to drink and need a place to crash after our friends’ wedding, it would figure I find myself at Logan’s house. What I’m not expecting is ending up in his bed. With him. Naked... -
SEAL's Fake Girlfriend by Leslie North
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDanger and desire go hand in hand…. When her little sister Robyn is kidnapped, Rhianne Carlson promises herself she’ll do anything to bring her home safely. Even if it means reluctantly teaming up with private security agent and former Navy SEAL Eric Cruz. Despite his smoldering good looks and undeniable talents, Rhianne has never trusted this sinfully sexy agent... -
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Her Unflinching Warrior by Caitlyn O'Leary
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill These Enemies To Lovers Survive Long Enough To Realize They’re Perfect for One Another? Navy SEAL Gideon Smith never expected to run into Jada Harlow ever again, and that was fine with him. The woman drove him out of his mind. Unfortunately, fate had other plans... -
Savage Roses by Sienne Vega
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI made her a promise I’ll destroy the world to keep…. Revenge is the only thing that stands in my way. Then Delphine and I can finally be together. My father has no idea the hell he’s in for. I’ll savor the moment I get to play in his blood. But when he reveals what he’s really capable of,. I realize I may have underestimated the devil. I’ll never leave his side no matter how dark it gets…... -
Dirty Eoin by Harley Diamond
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAN UNHAPPILY EVER AFTER? My life is no fairytale. I’m no Prince Charming. She’s no Disney Princess. She’s the femme fatale in the story. Fuck. Marry. Kill. I chose the former. She chose the latter. My family chose the option neither of us wanted. For thirty-eight years, I waited to marry the right woman, and then I was forced to marry the wrong one... -
Better Day by Karen Deen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA secret romance is one thing . .. but living a life of lies takes it to the next level. My assignment is to protect them, then walk away when it's over. Simple! Until she walks through that door, frightened, vulnerable, and overwhelmed. Cassie is becoming my greatest weakness. She's the sacred fruit I shouldn't want, but from that first taste of her lips, turning away is no longer an option... -
Triumph by Cecilia London
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“All of your ideals, your hopes and dreams…they cease to matter if you abandon them in your darkest hour. We have to see this through to the end. ”. Jack McIntyre and Caroline Gerard have never shied away from a challenge. As dual commanders of the American rebel forces, they now face the greatest adversity of their lives. Every decision has permanent consequences... -
Royal Haze by L.J. Evans
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI pledge allegiance to her…and only her. The stunning conclusion to The Painted Daisies series. Singer and lead guitarist Nikki Rani will do whatever it takes to keep her mom and her band safe, even if it means keeping secrets about her friend's murder. She failed her loved ones once and won't be taken in again by a ridiculous story. There are no fairy tales in her future... -
Hostile Vows : Souza Cartel by Autumn Archer, Hostile Kingdom
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFrom USA Today best-selling author, Autumn Archer, comes a Forced Marriage, Friends to Enemies to Lovers Dark Mafia Romance duet. In the criminal underworld, love is a distraction that will get you killed. Finding out I’m a mafia princess was an unpleasant surprise because it meant my coveted bloodline had sealed my fate... -
Ryder's Claim: A Dark Mafia Romance by Raven Scott, Isabella Starling
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s hiding a dirty secret… and I’m going to use it to destroy her. RYDER. Nobody is as off-limits as her - Nicoletta Carlucci, my brother's wife to be. But Nicoletta doesn't want my brother. She wants me. Except she doesn’t know something - I’ve found out about her dirty little secret. Nicoletta isn’t who she says she is. She’s a filthy liar, and I’m going to expose her... -
Irish Rebel by L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaitlín. After finally convincing my over-protective family to let me visit my uncle in Dublin, I know this may be my only chance to experience everything I’ve always wanted: Adventure. Excitement. Freedom. Until I’m introduced to the man assigned to be my bodyguard. With his silver-flecked hair and wicked scar, Roarke radiates power and danger. Everything I’m drawn to...Categorized as:
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Peace Under Fire (Special Forces: Operation Alpha): Operation: Hot Spot, book #7 by Trish McCallan, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA grumpy/sunshine, experienced/inexperienced, girl next door, enemies to lovers, second chance at love romance—with psychics! With a missing—possibly dead—teammate, and a traitor running amok in SEAL command, Jacob Moore, aka Squish, doesn’t have time for complications. Certainly not a traumatic brain injury or a sexy, inexperienced neighbor... -
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Dillon's Universe by Isabel Wroth
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBlue Oyster Cult is playing on the radio as Dillon enters the lair of bikers, and she can't help but look around for the shadow of death that invaded her home and sent her racing to Austin. Every letter written by that specter, that reaper on her flesh, burns like the kiss of liquid nitrogen. A warning she's forced to hand-deliver to some guy named Nasa...Categorized as:
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Blinded by Greta Rose West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinn Cade is everyone’s fantasy, the cowboy who puts all others to shame with his broad shoulders and charming grin. But while he pretends to revel in his panty-melter status, the truth is, he wants a woman who sees him for more than just his looks. Or maybe someone who can’t see him at all…...Categorized as:
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Love & Heartbreak by Sage Young
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I don’t hate my enemies because that can affect my judgment. I respect them because they now have my attention. "Power, Money, and Blood. Christos Laskaris didn’t choose his life; it was his birthright as the son of one of the most powerful mafia bosses in the country. The shadow of his father’s legacy forced Christos to rule without mercy to prove himself worthy of being the heir to the throne... -
Bratva Billionaire by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRoman. When I first met her she pretended not to want me, but I could see the truth in her eyes. Soaking wet from the rain, I vowed right there and then to track her down and make her mine. I wasn't expecting her to worm her way into my life through my dogs, the very next day, but Chloe Wilson is nothing but surprising. I should have expected nothing less from the woman of my dreams... -
Rage by Jessica Ames
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnjoy this dark motorcycle club romance from USA Today Bestselling romance author Jessica Ames. .. Rage. Getting sent to Manchester feels like a punishment. I’m the new kid in the club and trying to prove to my brothers that I’m worthy of their loyalty comes at a cost. As the war with the Pioneers heats up, lines are crossed to survive... -
Truth in Pieces by R.C. Boldt
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author RC Boldt melds sizzling romance with this unique tale of intrigue and deceit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. .. Ruthless. Cunning. Deadly. That’s Nico Alcanzar, Miami’s biggest drug cartel leader. And I’ve found myself directly in his crosshairs. He plans to use me to eliminate his number one competitor...Categorized as:
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Rich & Decadent: Lunchtime Chronicles Season 7 by Peyton Banks
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe wasn’t a fan of sweet treats, but he’s addicted to her! Will Rusek had been burned by love. He vowed he would never give his heart away again. He had built a successful business with his younger brother, and life couldn't be better. One-night stands fit his current lifestyle, and he wasn't willing to change it for anyone. Will agreed to a blind date as a favor to his brother... -
Lethal by Arianna Fraser
There’s no mercy at the Ares Academy. Not for me. Named after the God of War, this college doesn’t teach math or literature. Students here are the monstrous offspring from the most powerful families in the world of organized crime, they come here to learn how to terrorize, murder, extort, and find their seat of power... -
The Masseuse by Violette Dubrinsky
When Jezebel Carter agreed to a spa session to appease her sickly sister, she expects one thing and one thing only: to leave tension-free. It’s a spa, after all. Instead, she leaves with memories of a gorgeous man with talented fingers, who probably doesn't work at the spa and is a possible pervert. Ramsey Stone is no pervert...Categorized as:
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Sweet Poison: A Small Town; Enemies To Lovers; Mafia Romance by Georgia Le Carre, Nicola Rhead
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHazel. There's a new man in town. He rolled in with his little girl a few days ago. A real head turner tall, dark, and impossibly dashing…. He sure turned my head one hot night not so long ago. .. and oh my, what a night it was? I waited for him to call, but he didn't. I get it. It was just a one night stand. Naturally, he's sent all the unmarried ladies in our little town into a baking frenzy...Categorized as:
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Caesar DeLuca by Sienne Vega
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA steamy interracial mafia romance about a deadly capo and the beautiful stranger he can't resist. Betrayed and left to die, I’m bleeding out in the snow the first time I see Ariana Rowe. She takes me in at my darkest hour and nurses me back to health. No questions asked. I should be plotting my revenge against my enemies and those who turned on me...Categorized as:
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Going Down by Cat Wynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsColin Rush is an overworked hotshot at a Big Four consulting firm. His neighbor Emma Smith is a cutesy but reserved first grade teacher who’s never so much as glanced in his direction. Needless to say, Colin’s positive that Emma’s not his type, and, in turn, Emma thinks Colin is an intimidating player, and probably a jerk. Frankly, they avoid each other at all costs... -
The Dragon by Violette Dubrinsky
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBOOK 2. Sequel to The Masseuse. Never tickle a sleeping dragon…. Past events have changed Ramsey Stone. In place of the warm, loving masseuse now stands a ruthless man with one pressing goal: revenge. No matter the cost, Ramsey will have his vengeance. Jezebel Carter has come to the realization that the man she knew and loved doesn’t exist... -
Savage Hunter by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m obsessed with the virgin mafia princess I was hired to protect. Lily and I were never supposed to meet. Our fates collided in the wrong place at the wrong time,. And one hot night in Las Vegas bound us for life. I know I need to focus on her safety but I cannot resist the dark impulses that consume me whenever she’s near. My job is to protect her. My desire is to control her. To claim her...Categorized as:
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Fury Girl by Jill M. Beene
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe adventure continues in Elayna Miller, book two! Elayna Miller kills people for a living, but only when they really deserve it. .. Once one of the CIA’s most talented agents, Elayna Miller struck off on her own for moral reasons. Now surrounded by a like-minded team, she selects her cases carefully and only kills those who really have it coming... -
Lucas by Karin Winter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA billion-dollar vendetta. A sassy heiress. A marriage contract designed for destruction. Lucas Valeur had a perfect marry Ava Gant, destroy her family's company, and relish his icy revenge. But Ava’s fiery spirit and hidden scars melt his carefully built walls, awakening a desire that could turn his entire scheme to dust...Categorized as:
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