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Lights Out by Navessa Allen
“I don’t need another kink.”That thought pops into my head whenever I pull up my favorite social media app, but alas, every time I scroll, I learn something new about myself, and another one is born. And yes, I know I’m responsible for what the algorithm shows me, but I’m trying to ignore that fact.Lately, my feed has been dominated by masked men...Categorized as:
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Filthy Truth by Serena Akeroyd
Conor's my lifeline.He doesn't know it.I need him to find me.I need him to chase me.I need him to love me.If I haven't already destroyed what we might have had, he's crazy enough to take me on.My Fecker.Mine... -
The Guarded One by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHe’s a grumpy small-town sheriff. And she’s the off-limits operator capable of bringing him to his knees.Sydney Archer isn’t the typical daughter of a billionaire. A former Army officer, she now works with an elite security team to hunt the worst of the worst . . . all while raising a teenager.To the outside world, Sydney’s an ice queen who’s lethal with a bow...Categorized as:
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Wrapped In Perfection: A Billionaire Romance Love Story/Mafia Twist by Maggie Cole
Dmitri Ivanov is determined to repair every broken piece of me...My battered body healed. My heart hasn’t. Everything my ex convinced me to hate about myself, Dmitri turns upside down.From day one, he requires my commitment to him—including my full trust.In return, he claims he’s giving his to me.But the element of danger Dmitri gives off, isn’t just in my head. He’s involved in things...Categorized as:
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Paved in Hate by Sonja Grey
First comes hate,second comes a forced marriage,and third comes bringing Vitaly Melnikov to his knees.Vitaly:I’m used to women wanting me, not hating me,but my wife looks at me like she’s hoping my next breath will be my last.Our marriage wasn’t by choice, but when I vowed to be her husband, I meant it.I never go back on my word, so we’re married whether she likes it or not...Categorized as:
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Menace by J.M. Darhower
Once upon a time, there was a guy who got so fed up with life that he resorted to murder and mayhem just to feel alive. Lorenzo Gambini is bored. So fucking bored. Most people either annoy him or avoid him, afraid to face him. Figuratively. Literally. With his face partially disfigured, scarred, he looks every bit the monster the stories make him out to be: the notorious menace they call Scar...Categorized as:
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Unchosen Ruler by Maggie Cole
He’s the future unchosen ruler of the O’Malleys.Locked away for too many years.Underestimated and pissed off.Protective beyond all rationale.Possessive unlike any man I’ve ever known.I should run. Except Liam O'Malley isn't a choice. He's the air I breathe.Still, I wonder if I can really be queen of the O’Malleys—especially when I discover the truth about who I am...Categorized as:
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Rex by Lola Wright, Pam Clinton
AriaLeaving Chicago and my mafia family ties behind, I plant new roots in Denver. The move accomplished a couple of very important things. It put me closer to my brother and got me away from an arranged marriage within Chicago’s toughest crime family. My much-loved brother is a member of a motorcycle club, The Devil’s Angels, and they welcomed me and my family with open arms...Categorized as:
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Slingshot by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsShe slingshotted her way into my heart. I’m a laidback kind of guy. I don’t like to take life too seriously. I’ve experienced serious and I’ve gone through the bad life has to offer. I’m ready for the good in life. I wear my heart on my sleeve just so someone can take it. Someone does…Natalia Moretti. Out of all the people for me to love, why does it have to be her?The frenemy’s daughter... -
Unexpected Lovers by Blue Saffire, Natasha Snow Designs
Award winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents Unexepted Lovers Work Husband Series DanteWhen I was younger, I believe I almost stumbled upon something I shouldn’t have. Something that upset my mother and made her abandon us all. It was all my fault.I grew up wondering how she could leave us? My older brothers never blamed me, but I’ve blamed myself...Categorized as:
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White Rose Painted Red by Elena Lawson, Blake Lawson
My fresh start is finally around the corner—but so is the man standing in the middle of the f*cking road.He could’ve died when I hit him, and his two friends are downright furious. But instead of pressing charges, they offer me a deal: work for them for six months, and they’ll let it go.Their secluded mountain estate is vast and beautiful. Full of stolen artifacts and dark secrets... -
Not Mine to Keep by Brittney Sahin
A playboy billionaire and a mafioso’s daughter ignite dangerous passions, vengeance, and betrayal in a sizzling novel of suspense by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin.The name DiMaggio means mafia royalty, but Calliope, the dynasty’s last living heir, is no princess. A teacher and singer in Nashville, she’s moved as far away from the generations-old criminal legacy as she can...Categorized as:
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The Do-Over by T.L. Swan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 60 ratingsHe left behind everything he knew… but he never expected to find her.A year off, a new identity, and a chance to escape the emptiness of his privileged life. That was the plan. But when Christopher Miles steps into a crowded hostel in Barcelona, reality hits hard. Gone are the luxuries he’s used to—his penthouse, his tailored suits, his billion-dollar empire... -
Pirate by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNo matter how hard I try, I can never drown the memories.I miss alcohol.The craving claws against my stomach every day.And being in this rehab center doesn’t help.No one understands how it feels to not be able to save someone you love.I had to watch Macy’s demise.How she screamed for me to help her.I hear those screams. They echo in my head. A song on repeat... -
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Hans by S.J. Tilly
Cassie: How to make the handsome, brooding man across the street notice me. Step one: Deliver baked goods to his front porch, even though he never answers his door and always returns the containers when I’m not home. Step two: Slowly lose my mind as a whole year passes without ever running into him, no matter how hard I try... -
Loyal by Default: Legacy of Carter Reed by K.C. Mills
Carter Reed is an assassin with a heart that only beats for one person, McKenna Smith. In a perfect world she would be the light to his darkness. Carter’s world, however, is far from perfect. Which means McKenna cannot exist in it without a target on her back.While he’s away, Carter’s enemies get close and McKenna’s life is threatened... -
The Devil's Lair by Penny Dee
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsMassimo De Kysa.The man who stole my first kiss.And now my boss.I learned early how life can turn on a dime.That’s how it is when you grow up as a mafia princess.One minute you’re rich, spoilt, and betrothed to the most revered man in the city—the next your broke and selling your designer bags so you can eat.But I’m not the kind of girl who gives up without a fight...Categorized as:
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His Enduring Love: 50 Loving States, Illinois by Theodora Taylor
My hot one-night stand…is now my new boss!I’ve been hiding nearly all my adult life to protect myself and my autistic daughter from the mob boss who wants me dead. I’ve sworn off relationships and vowed never to fall in love again.Suro Nakamura gives exactly zero f-words about my vows.I’ve become the dangerous hitman’s sole obsession, and he’ll stop at nothing to make me his... -
Born into Chaos by Sonja Grey
She saved my life…and she’s never going to let me forget it.If I ever lay my hands on Svetlana Melnikov,her dad has made it abundantly clear what will happen to me.It involves a dull blade and the loss of my favorite body part.Even with that threat hanging over me,I want her.I want her more than I’ve ever wanted anything,and now I’m in a mess and need her help...Categorized as:
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Paved in Venom by Sonja Grey
First I was taken,then I was sold,and now I’m his. The man who bought me is sinfully gorgeous—a tatted-up wall of muscle who assures me that I’m safe with him.But he can’t let me go.Not yet anyway.He and his brothers need my help to find someone.I agree to help them, not having any idea it’s going to lead us into a nest of vipers.If their venom doesn’t get me….his will...Categorized as:
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Fox by D.J. Krimmer
JanieWhen my father passed away, I assumed my grieving would be as simple as closing a book and starting another. Only, he had other plans.Leaving me his beloved tattoo shop, I’m stuck to figure out what exactly to do with it, all while being constantly reminded of him... -
Notorious by K.E. Osborn
Nothing but death surrounds me.For years, I’ve lived with the ghosts of the people who have died because of me.I hear their screams, I see their bodies.Like a never-ending circle, the vision replays in my mind.Hiding, locking myself away when the voices in my head get too loud, is my only saving grace. That is until one wild night, I meet Haven at a bar...Categorized as:
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Distraction by Kelly Fox
An MM Murder Swoon RomanceFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Kelly Fox comes a uniquely unhinged Mafia romance.Look, no one's ever accused me of being sane, y'know? So when I say that I am crazy over this RICO agent, know that I mean business.Sure, I'm responsible for getting him fired from the job he's wanted his whole life, but his grandfather just died and left him 13.1 billion dollars...Categorized as:
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Remy by Eden Summers
“Ollie, I’m afraid I’m going to have to ask you not to scream.”HERWe met by chance at a random dive bar.Him - a striking figure in a tailored suit who radiates dominance.Me - an awkward introvert, innocently stalking my father.He seduced me.Worshipped me.Then, in a blink, he vanished, leaving no trace—not even a name or number.HIMI wasn’t supposed to see her again...Categorized as:
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Paved in Rage by Sonja Grey
“I’ve changed my mind, malinkaya….I’ve decided to keep you.”Jolene:A violent underground fighter and a Bratva boss.Lev Melnikov is a walking red flag, but I can’t stay away.I need him to teach me how to fight so I can protect myself.Our arrangement is simple…until it’s not.Being close to him and feeling his sweaty body against mine makes it impossible to not want more...Categorized as:
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Corrupted Protector by Kiana Hettinger
I live in a world where my tragedy is branded on my back in the shape of whips and lashes.Every night, I ponder my fate and wish for death.Until I escape.I may have escaped the devil, but hell lives inside my head.The secrets I know could ruin the most powerful men.Including the gorgeous man who saves me.As we get closer, I realize that we share the same wounds...Categorized as:
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Diamond In The Rough by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s New York’s deadliest enforcer. But I’m the villain in this story.Micah Malone is the son of a notoriously cruel, and thankfully dead, mafia boss.Now he’s the organization’s enforcer, and right hand to his brother’s reign.He’s the broadest of five boys.The quietest.And the deadliest...Categorized as:
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Bright Lights and Summer Nights by Kat Singleton
Summer nights can be full of surprises. As a single, unemployed, and unapologetic twenty-five year old mess, I came to the Hamptons this summer for one reason—to focus on myself and work out my quarter-life crisis. I didn’t come here planning to sneak into a private party and meet a handsome stranger... -
Papi's Protection by Reggie Deanching, Laylah Roberts
He’s the deadliest man in the city. Ruthless. Powerful. Wicked.And Cat needs to get his attention.Because Alejandro De Leon might have information about how her father died. And why her mother disappeared.Only problem is . . . the closer she gets to him, the more he draws her in.And when he claims her, she doesn’t exactly want to tell him no.No one tells Alejandro De Leon no... -
The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
She’s a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . . Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She’s the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was. Now, all she can see in the mirror’s reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint...Categorized as:
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The Two Last Moments by Hannah Shield
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s a former Army medic. A hero with a heart-stopping grin and a steady hand.And the only person I remember when I’ve lost everything else.When I wake in the hospital, there are only a few things I can recall.My first name. A car, racing toward me before impact.And him . The firefighter EMT who miraculously appeared that night. Who saved me.Danny Bradley takes me in, though he owes me nothing...Categorized as:
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Zeppo by Mirrah McGee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrigger Please note this book contains some content which may be triggering to those sensitive to SA off page, verbal abuse, violence, and torture. You may contact the author for more information.RuthPaleontologist? Police Officer? Doctor? Not me. When asked in school what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer was always the same; Zeppo Kraus' wife and the mother of his children... -
Obliterate by K.E. Osborn
We met a long time ago.Our bond, instant.And it didn’t matter that she was older than me.At the time I didn’t see her as anything but an incredible woman who stepped up and cared for me when no one else would. Now, years later, Ingrid is the ‘mother’ of the club I’ve transferred to.The thought of us wasn’t a fantasy for me back then.But it’s becoming one now...Categorized as:
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Priest : The Consortium Book Six by Dandridge Monroe
I was dealt a bad hand. Some would've said I had it rich kid with a famous family and no worries.But that was the surface.I was born to be something I wasn’t, or at least wasn’t all the time. A killer with no conscience. A reaper that dealt death without blinking an eye. So I did what I had to until the day I could do what I wanted. But peace still eluded me.And then I saw her...Categorized as:
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The Wrong Play by C.R. Jane
I knew Jace Thatcher was the wrong play the second he set his sights on me.He’s the school’s star wide receiver. The campus golden boy. The kind of man who takes what he wants and never lets go.And what he wants…is me.But I’m not a game to be won.I have secrets. Scars. A past that’s still chasing me...Categorized as:
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Sinners Retreat by Lauren Biel
All’s fair in murder and mayhemEzraLove isn’t on my mind when I sign up for the yearly Sinners Retreat, but a chance meeting at the airport changes everything.We click right away, and my bond with Kindra only deepens when we discover our mutual love for the most macabre hobbies. But then she brings up her brother’s unsolved murder and her real reason for being here—to find his killer...Categorized as:
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The One Night Match by Montana Fyre
Riley Callahan has spent years trying to escape the life of a mafia princess, only to be dragged back in when her parents sign her up for the Mafia Matchmaker.The service uses its unique algorithm to match her with Cruz De Luca, the ruthless boss of the Seattle Mafia, and she starts making a plan to convince him to invoke the 90 day clause that would allow them to dissolve their marriage...Categorized as:
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Savage by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank
Who are we? Nobody really knows. We’re the seven most powerful heirs to empires, ruling Manhattan from our thrones on Park Avenue. By day, we’re the elite, untouchable, and more connected than you could ever imagine. By night, we revel in the darkness of our secrets, pulling strings that make the city bow to our whims.Ruthless.Dangerous.We’re the Park Avenue Kings... -
Twisted Promises by Lilian Harris
I hate everything about him. I hate his smile. I hate his laugh, and most of all, I hate how he makes me feel—so completely alive with every forbidden kiss.Gio is the son of the Italian Mafia and I’m an Irish Mob princess. An assassin who swore her life to the cause.We were never meant to find each other.But one night changed everything. I was about to end his life, while he was about to end mine...Categorized as:
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Secret Vendetta by Kathy Lockheart
LUNABaptized in blood, I’m marked for death.Each time it comes, he appears. My masked protector.Saving me for reasons only known to him.But the Vigilante is playing a deadly game.One I must stop before he claims another soul.My new boyfriend, Hunter, vows to keep me safe.But what if we become the final casualties in the Vigilante's secret vendetta?VIGILANTEI’m the most dangerous man in the city...Categorized as:
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Protecting Charity by Ann-Marie Davis
Tensions are rising for the Moreno Family’s most ruthless enforcer… I’m so close to finding my brother, I can feel it. But now there’s a new problem thrown into the mix. A young girl has been sold to the cartel, and I can’t stand by and watch that happen.With a new enemy on my tail, I’m not sure who I can trust… or how to navigate the increasingly steamy encounters with these men...Categorized as:
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Charity's Torment by Ann-Marie Davis
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAll I wanted was to find my brother after he disappeared. I didn't plan on somebody trying to make me disappear, too.All in a day's work for the Moreno Family's feistiest enforcer.When the twists begin to fly and I'm turned in new directions, I realize there's more to my brother's sudden disappearance than meets the eye...Categorized as:
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Filthy Deal by Lisa Renee Jones
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA standalone dark romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Lisa Renee Jones.They say my father is ruthless, CEO of the Kingston empire, while I remain the illegitimate backup heir, son to his mistress. He sent me to Harvard where he no doubt expected me to fail but I don't fail anymore than I take charity...Categorized as:
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A Love Most Fatal by Kath Richards
Since she was a girl, Vanessa Morelli has trained for two CEO of Morelli Construction, and more importantly, head of the Morelli Crime Family. So far, it’s going well; business is booming, and the city’s criminals fear and respect her...Categorized as:
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Vow to Hate You: Club Facade by Kay Riley
My dear runaway wife, Blocking me on everything except this email address does not change the fact that you are still my wife. You ran after the wedding, but you’re home now. Our families expect you to behave as a wife should in this elite world. It’s time to act like you promised you would five years ago. Or do you need a reminder? Your impatient husband, DamianP.S... -
Inked Adonis by Nicole Fox
My BFF sent the hot stranger a voice note...Of me saying I want to climb him like a tree.And he just. Texted. Back.It's the dog's fault, really.If this untrained Great Dane I'm walking had any manners at all, I never would've ended up With my leash wrapped around the most gorgeous man I've ever seen.Lucky for me, the guy is a good sport about it... -
The Souls We Claim by Scarlett Cole
From USA Today best selling author Scarlett Cole, writing as S. Cole, comes an electrifying MC, age gap romance.Vengeance is the only thing on my mind.Because nobody comes after my family and lives to talk about it.But now I have responsibilities I can't ignore... -
Ruthless Villain by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
My Knight. My Rebel. My Forbidden Villain … In the dazzling lights of Vegas, I indulged in a passionate one-night stand with a man who looked like a Greek god in the flesh. We agreed: no names, no strings attached, just an unforgettable night of fun. The plan was simple—say goodbye and move on. Little did I know fate had other ideas for me. I never expected to run into Mr...Categorized as:
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Rock Bottom by Kat Mizera
My family calls me Zeke. But the music industry refers to me as Big Z… and women everywhere know why.Being lead guitarist for the hottest band in the world should be enough. But it’s not. Nothing ever is. And I don’t know why.Money. Fame. Girls. I’m drowning in all three. But it’s the sweet, spunky college girl offering up her virginity in exchange for an interview that I can’t get out of my head... -
Scorned Obsession by Victoria Paige
It’s when her obsession for him vanishes that he becomes desperate to have it back.Bianca De Lucci has always been obsessed with Sandro Rossi.He was the hero of her girlish dreams.And the dream man of her adolescence.But no matter how much she showed him she wanted more,he always treated her like a younger sister...Categorized as:
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