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Demon's Dream by Elle Kayson
Demon Clawing my way from the depths of hell to haunt the nightmares and steal the lives of many, I earned the name “Demon. ” Hardened by a life that no one should live, I had rules that governed my existence. No caring. No intimacy. No love. And then I saw her… Dream. Beautiful. Brave. Bold. And for thirty days, she was mine. I would follow my have her body, ignore her heart...Categorized as:
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![10,000 Hours With A Rich Menace by Jahquel J.]()
10,000 Hours With A Rich Menace by Jahquel J.
Imagine your best friend invites you on a trip all expenses paid. You both spend the week staying at a five-star resort, shopping, dining, and balling out of control. She tells you that her new man is in love with her and has no problem tricking. While she’s out on her date, you take a bubble bath and fall asleep... -
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![The Heart of Psychos: Part two by Ames Mills]()
The Heart of Psychos: Part two by Ames Mills
Everyone warns you that it isn't safe when you step into this life. Danger lurks in every corner, and I’m constantly looking over my shoulder to see what will happen next. The villain in our story is supposed to be a protector, a father. But all he does is bring sorrow to his son, and he tried to take three important people from our lives... -
![Sensual Abduction: A Kidnapped to Lovers Romance by Kimberly Brown, Rosè Dior]()
Sensual Abduction: A Kidnapped to Lovers Romance by Kimberly Brown, Rosè Dior
Forbidden Where the heart battles the mind and desire wins every time. For Nala Stanton, love has not always been kind. She fell in love with a façade, and now she’s desperate to free herself before it’s too late. When opportunity arises, she takes it, even though being found would surely bring her a death sentence...Categorized as:
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![Deuce by Kimberly Brown]()
Deuce by Kimberly Brown
Salima Navarro, a driven young woman with dreams larger than her current circumstances, takes a job at the upscale Aura nightclub to support herself and her recovering mother. This decision unexpectedly propels her into an unfamiliar world. Deuce Dillinger, the commanding heir to a powerful family empire, is accustomed to control in all aspects of his life... -
![Cuffed by a Certified Maniac by Nek Mills]()
Cuffed by a Certified Maniac by Nek Mills
Breonna’s main focus is to remain focused as she navigates her way through her current relationship and her career as a daycare teacher. Betrayal turns her heart cold when she experiences the ultimate heartbreak. Jaseon has never felt a love deeper than one he has for his daughter. He will do anything to protect her at all cost. But, he quickly finds out that the cost may be his heart...Categorized as:
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![Shadows and Whispers by K.C. Mills]()
Shadows and Whispers by K.C. Mills
Elias Omari exist in the darkness that clouds his mind. Cress Devereaux exist in the light that inspires her soul. Together they create beautiful shades of gray. An arranged marriage forces two families to smooth the edges of their jagged past with the hopes of a new beginning... -
![Sinful Obsession by Asia Monique]()
Sinful Obsession by Asia Monique
Finnegan O’Sullivan. The first time I heard her name, my cold heart warmed. The first time I saw her face, a switch inside me flipped on. The first time I heard her speak, she became my voice of reason. I wanted to know her…. Learn her…. Love her…. She was my new obsession. Violet Jackson. The first time I heard his name, my heart found its rhythm again...Categorized as:
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![Magnum: A Dark Knights MC/Dirty Angels MC Crossover by Jeanne St. James]()
Magnum: A Dark Knights MC/Dirty Angels MC Crossover by Jeanne St. James
Out of the dark comes a knight she least expects. He’s the Sergeant at Arms for the Dark Knights MC. He enforces the rules and gets his hands dirty. She’s the daughter of a biker. Property of another MC. She’s young. He’s not. He’s lived a life. She’s just finding her way. She’s a bad idea. A very bad idea. One which can quickly turn allies into rivals... -
![Devout by Takerra Allen]()
Devout by Takerra Allen
Have you ever loved someone so much that it hurt? I have. Have you ever cherished the pain because you knew the kind you’d face without them would be way too unbearable? That’s me. To young Neeka Perry, Denny is one thing. In the streets, he’s a whole other entity. But she was brave enough to love both sides, upside down, all around, and back again...Categorized as:
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![The Heart of Psychos: Part One by Ames Mills]()
The Heart of Psychos: Part One by Ames Mills
I spent one amazing night with the twins, Alexey and Dmitri Orlov, heirs to the Russian Mafia throne. We made a deal. One night with no strings attached. Now they’re convinced I’m theirs. The only thing is, I don’t want to be attached. I wanted to experience what they were offering. Now I’m finding myself entangled in their lives. But they don’t come alone... -
![Severe by Keta Kendric]()
Severe by Keta Kendric
Jade Raised by a drug kingpin, you would think that I would be intimately familiar with chaos but the roles in my life were flipped after my father’s death. Boarding school, owning businesses, and mingling with the social elite became my norm. Until one day, the chaos returned... -
![Loyal by Default: Legacy of Carter Reed by K.C. Mills]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Mason Neiman: An African American Romance by Jatoria C.]()
Mason Neiman: An African American Romance by Jatoria C.
“You wit' him, but you love me. At some point, you gotta pick a side. ”. Mason Neiman’s heart belonged to Tylee Clark from the moment he first saw her in high school. She was his light, his calm in a chaotic world—but his dangerous lifestyle made loving her up close impossible...Categorized as:
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![Solace by Taylor McNiff]()
Solace by Taylor McNiff
Free. Abel is free now. At least, that's what everyone keeps telling him. No more trafficking. No more abuse. He gets to have a happy ending. He can do whatever he wants. Be anything he wants. The world is at his fingertips - and he's never been more terrified... -
![The Filth Kings by Authoress Masterpiece]()
The Filth Kings by Authoress Masterpiece
Detavio Decebal was never meant to be good. He was raised in the shadows of a man who believed kindness was weakness, which later made him feel like love was nothing more than a leash meant to be snapped. He was raised by force and taught only to survive. By the time he became an adult, he taught himself how to dominate those around him. Until he met Angel...Categorized as:
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![Hades: An Underworld Love Story by Cyn]()
Hades: An Underworld Love Story by Cyn
Harley Bringing life into the world is what I’m best at, but when he walks into my life, everything seems to shift. I no longer know what my purpose is in life because he is all I see. Hades is intimidating and controlling—everything I know I should run from. He reminds me too much of my a cruel man who ran a motorcycle club and destroyed my childhood...Categorized as:
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![His Enduring Love: 50 Loving States, Illinois by Theodora Taylor]()
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... -
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Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan
A Standalone FORBIDDEN LOVE SET IN THE EXPLOSIVE WORLD OF THE NBA. .. Think you know what it's like being a baller's girl? You don't. My fairy tale is upside down. A happily never after. I kissed the prince and he turned into a fraud. I was a fool, and his love - fool's gold. Now there's a new player in the game, August West. One of the NBA's brightest stars. Fine. Forbidden...Categorized as:
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![Too Devout by Takerra Allen]()
Too Devout by Takerra Allen
These characters were too dynamic to leave lingering on the shallow surface. Delve deeper into Denny and Neeka’s world and you’ll either be begging to leave, or won’t want to. Too Devout is the anticipated mega-conclusion to the renowned Devout. Readers were left unsure, but hopeful that they would be reacquainted with the two, star-crossed lovers... -
![Redemption (AmBw Romantic Suspense) by Kenya Wright]()
Redemption (AmBw Romantic Suspense) by Kenya Wright
This is a slow burn holiday romance about two broken people with one goal—to survive. Yoshiro escaped a career of crime with the mafia, after they killed his family. For five years, he’s dropped out of life. All he wants this Christmas is to be left alone. Then, Ebony and her kids accidentally crash onto his property during a snowstorm... -
![Mason Neiman 2: An African American Romance: The Finale by Jatoria C.]()
Mason Neiman 2: An African American Romance: The Finale by Jatoria C.
"Oh no, bae, it’s not Voodoo—it’s a powerful love language and a mouth-watering cookie that’s sold separately. ". Mason Neiman was built for war, but betrayal? That kind of pain cuts deeper when it comes from the ones closest to you. Now, with blood in his eyes and revenge in his heart, he’s ready to turn the city upside down behind his name, his respect… and Tylee...Categorized as:
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![The Brasi Family by Jatoria C.]()
The Brasi Family by Jatoria C.
“If she ever looks me in my eyes, her soul belongs to me—and that’s my weakest asset. ”. From Jatoria C. , the author of The Devil Wears Baccarat series, comes a dark urban romance that blurs the line between love and obsession. In Aboydo Cape, the name Brasi is more than a legacy—it’s a warning. Navy Brasi, a detective who operates outside the law, commands both respect and fear...Categorized as:
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![Priest : The Consortium Book Six by Dandridge Monroe]()
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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![Riot: A King Family Saga by N'Dia Rae]()
Riot: A King Family Saga by N'Dia Rae
He’s the wild one. The dangerous one. The one she should’ve stayed far away from. Riot King don’t follow rules. He breaks them, rewrites them, and dares anybody to say something about it. After Creed shook up the King empire, Riot's been keeping his distance, stacking money, moving exotic animals, and staying outta feelings. Until she showed up. Allure is a walking secret...Categorized as:
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![Sire: On Your Knees by Mycah Edwards]()
Sire: On Your Knees by Mycah Edwards
It was supposed to be quick lick to help me stay afloat after losing my job. But everything goes wrong, and now I’m held captive by a dangerous man with wild hair that makes him look equal parts regal and feral. He isn’t afraid to exert his power over me. I know he can end me at any moment with his bare hands...Categorized as:
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![Gluttony by K. Webster]()
Gluttony by K. Webster
My life has been served to me on a gold platter to be devoured by my silver spoon. Money, money, and more money. It’s the backbone of the Goddard name. I’m the only son, so it’s all mine for the taking. But sometimes money isn’t enough. I always want more, yet nothing seems to satisfy me. My father has made sure I become a part of The Elite Seven...Categorized as:
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![Owo: The Consortium Book Two by Dandridge Monroe]()
Owo: The Consortium Book Two by Dandridge Monroe
Money is the root of all evil, but only to those who lack it and the ability to govern their emotions. Jealousy and envy are the true root of evil. For those with money, it's simply a tool. A tool to create opportunity for others, or to put down those who threaten them. Yacouba and Jasmine were a pairing destined to happen...Categorized as:
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![Remember Me by Avril Ashton]()
Remember Me by Avril Ashton
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTheirs was a connection that began and ended in the shadows. Secret moments. Missed opportunities and what-ifs. Wanting more than what they had, but grateful with the bits of happiness they snatched. A bullet stole it away, setting two men adrift. One waiting in the darkness for light to shine once again... -
![Mafia Stalker by Jamila Jasper]()
Mafia Stalker by Jamila Jasper
High school doesn’t stop Odhran from fulfilling his duty to his family…. Until Onika. She’s nothing but trouble with waist-length braids, curves everywhere and a sharp mouth. She’s infuriating. She’s disobedient. Nothing Odhran does can break her. She’s worth trouble with the boss to have her to himself. To claim her. To own her. To keep her. The finale in the five book interracial romance series... -
![Soul Glitch : Soul Series Book Two by Gabriela Ge]()
Soul Glitch : Soul Series Book Two by Gabriela Ge
The truth doesn’t always set you free. Stuck at a crossroads between what they want and need, Arabella and Kain are at a standstill. Kain is on the brink of becoming a bigger star than he ever imagined, but after facing his toughest hurdle, he learns the road to rebuilding isn’t as clear as he thought it would be. Arabella has lived life building images of herself and those around her... -
![Soul Tie by Gabriela Ge]()
Soul Tie by Gabriela Ge
Clouds can’t hide the sun forever. Arabella’s days of fighting for a life that doesn’t constantly crumble are over. She’s decided on her new normal and who she wants to be. But life throws its biggest curveball, leaving her lower than she knew possible. The only one who can save her from drowning is the person she’s tried her hardest to run from—herself...Categorized as:
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![One Billion Reasons by Millie Belizaire]()
One Billion Reasons by Millie Belizaire
Morgan Caplan has had one dream her entire life. When her adult services website leaks to her interviewer, it seems she can kiss her dream goodbye. That is. .. until a new client makes her an offer she simply can't refuse. Damien doesn't need to give her a reason to accept. There are at least a billion. Previously Published on Kindle Vella. -
![Chained to the Devil's Son by Shea Swain]()
Chained to the Devil's Son by Shea Swain
It was supposed to be the start of a new chapter in their lives. What it turned out to be was a life worse than death. When Evelyn Jones’ family made a wrong turn onto the property of one of the most racist men in the south, she discovered that Hell is definitely a place on earth. She had few memories of the loving life her parents’ provided... -
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![King of Envy by Ana Huang]()
King of Envy by Ana Huang
He had everything he could’ve wanted…except her. Dangerous. Powerful. Reclusive. Vuk Markovic is notorious for shunning human interactions. The scarred billionaire rarely talks, and he has no interest in relationships outside his small but trusted circle. His only exception? Her. The beauty to his beast, the object of his obsession. He saw her first. He wanted her first... -
![Varsity Property by Jamila Jasper]()
Varsity Property by Jamila Jasper
You’re serving your true purpose, Raven. Get used to it. She agreed to help a friend and ended up here…. Traded to Dustin Rathbone, a sociopathic campus hockey player whose brute instincts make him want to use her supple body in every way. Dustin is fifteen times hotter than he is intelligent. And Raven’s a straight A student, consistently at the top of the class... -
![Mafia Servant by Jamila Jasper]()
Mafia Servant by Jamila Jasper
Fresh out of prison, Callum Murray must marry to please his family. His chosen bride? His best friend’s little sister, Zariyah. One problem – they hate each other’s guts. Thankfully, Callum doesn’t need permission to marry her –. He just needs money. Once their arranged marriage becomes final, he’ll have her right where he wants her. Beneath him...Categorized as:
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![Biker’s Prisoner: Property of Bucky by Jamila Jasper]()
Biker’s Prisoner: Property of Bucky by Jamila Jasper
Bucky does not deserve a redemption arc. He killed his first wife. He used slurs without remorse. He disobeyed orders. He hates people of other races more than anyone in the club. Then he meets… her. The woman who changes everything. The woman with the power to tame the devil. A more detailed description will be released soon. Ruger Blackwood’s book will make you question your morals... -
![Hades: Stephanie and the Merciless Reaper by Theodora Taylor]()
Hades: Stephanie and the Merciless Reaper by Theodora Taylor
I was born a few moments after midnight on January 1st. On my 21st birthday, my father throws me the most lavish New Year's Eve birthday party Baton Rouge has ever seen—then he tells me I'm a woman now, and that means I belong to a man he owes a blood debt. No, not a man. A demon who feeds on my family’s pain and suffering. Especially mine. His name is Hades Fairgood...Categorized as:
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Memphis by Alexandria House
MEMPHIS. I’ve been a fighter all my life. I never back down. I don’t fold. But him? One touch from him and my resolve instantly disintegrates. BO. You might call me mean, evil, maybe even diabolical. I’ll take all that because I only care about her. Nothing and no one else. She’s all that matters, and I’ll do anything to make her mine…again...Categorized as:
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![Mafia Property by Jamila Jasper]()
Mafia Property by Jamila Jasper
Years ago, Darragh Murray broke her heart. They hooked up after a drunken, awkward night. He used her. He took her v-card. He told her he never wanted to see her again. Darragh left Kamari heartbroken. He’s back after all this time and wants only one thing. Her. Her body. Her womb. Kamari doesn’t know why he chose her after all this time. She wants nothing to do with Darragh Murray... -
![Mafia Playmate by Jamila Jasper]()
Mafia Playmate by Jamila Jasper
A large pink box arrives on Aiden’s doorstep with a woman inside. His mail-order bride arrives in her birthday suit and tied up in knots with a pretty pink silk ribbon. Aiden never requested a dark-skinned beauty…. His family would never approve of such an impure connection. Who is this woman? What does she want? A note in the box reveals the truth. . -
![Love, Like That by T.S. Martin]()
Love, Like That by T.S. Martin
Devin Haven thought that once he’d achieved the highest level of success, he’d feel fulfilled. But success wasn’t keeping him warm at night. The one woman who could possibly fill that void was the woman from his past he’d sworn would never be his type. Chanel Declan wasn’t the woman everyone thought she was. She’d run from her past life to create a new one time and time again...Categorized as:
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![Biker's Servant: Property of Hawk by Jamila Jasper]()
Biker's Servant: Property of Hawk by Jamila Jasper
On her way West to Santa Fe, Juliette's escape from one abuser leads her straight into the arms of a vicious biker. Hawk Sinclair, the motorcycle club's brutal enforcer, becomes singularly obsessed with the light-skinned plus-sized woman he rescues from a brutal attack...Categorized as:
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![The Darkness Beyond the Daisies by Cori Zahara]()
The Darkness Beyond the Daisies by Cori Zahara
My life was good. My life was normal. My life was stolen away in the blink of an eye. At eighteen-years-old, I was kidnapped and sold. Purchased by a couple who'd put their life savings into rescuing a stranger, with only one request. .. I'd befriend their mentally-unwell son. So, I did. And he made it easy, being everything I needed to escape the darkness in my own head. But it was all lies... -
![In the Gray by B.B. Reid]()
In the Gray by B.B. Reid
In the Gray is an all-new wickedly sexy and boundary-pushing standalone from bestselling author B. B. Reid. ATLAS. I know what they say. Grief makes you do things. After the year I’ve had, I’m bathing in it. Dad’s dead. Mom is…mom. My boyfriend and best friend are too busy screwing to comfort me. When a letter arrives with no return address telling me where to go for a new start, I don’t hesitate...Categorized as:
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![Varsity Stalker by Jamila Jasper]()
Varsity Stalker by Jamila Jasper
Chuck had everything before the vicious attack at McGraw College. A championship under his belt. Starting for the McGraw College hockey team. A sure shot at the professional league. Everything crumbles in a firestorm of bullets. .. all meant for him. The dark events of the past year turn the muscular, long-haired 6'5" hockey player into a mess... -
![Carnal by Leila Starling]()
Carnal by Leila Starling
Six months was all it took for me to get hooked. Addicted. She’s everything I want in a woman, and I’m determined to make her mine. But her jerk of a boyfriend is standing in our way, and I can’t continue to let him live knowing what he does to her every day. She’s so fragile, so breakable, and she smells so sweet. Once her boyfriend is out of the picture, we’ll be able to start a life together...Categorized as:
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![Havoc by Debra Anastasia]()
Havoc by Debra Anastasia
I named myself. I took the word Animal out of their mouths, wore it like a badge of honor then shoved it down their throats. I’ve fought for what I have. I see you coming, before you even know you want a piece of me. In a city riddled with warring families, I’ll rise up between them. My people, the broken souls I gather will have power by the time I’m done with them. I protect mine. Him...Categorized as:
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![Entombed in Sin by M.T. Addams]()
Entombed in Sin by M.T. Addams
They’re unpredictable and dangerous. Possessive and insatiable. And, for better or for worse, these psychopaths are mine. The Fallen Starr. I fell for Knox, Thatcher, and Sagan’s charm and allowed myself to sink into their dark world as if I truly belonged. So enamored by their attention, as sick and twisted as it was, I lost sight of what these men do and what they’re good at...Categorized as:
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