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A Risqué Engagement by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn the surface, Corinne Thomas has the world at her fingertips. As a stewardess for one of the largest airlines, Corinne travels the globe, gaining a glimpse of what most people only fantasize about. Adventurous by nature, her daring persona allows her the freedom to take risks and live her life, at times, in complete anonymity...Categorized as:
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Bodyguard by Night by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsProtecting my best friend's new sister-in-law Willow from a fan who wants to get a little too close is a no-brainer. Just requires me to do some checking around, to act as her shadow for a while, maybe even give her a place to stay so I can keep an eye on her—all so my best friend's small-town wedding to Willow's sister goes off without a hitch...Categorized as:
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![Madam Alana by Audrey Carlan]()
Madam Alana by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Audrey Carlan comes a new story in her Marriage Auction series…I run the most elite auction in the world.Candidates and bidders come from all over the globe hoping to change their lives.And I deliver.I’m in the business of bringing couples together in a mutually beneficial and legally binding marriage... -
![The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire]()
The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's a single dad, billionaire CEO, and father to twin terrors. She's desperate to support her daughter. Falling in love with the nanny is complicated.Scarlett:I have less than $2,000 in my checking account and I need a job.My ex took off with his assistant and millions of dollars that he stole in a Ponzi scheme...Categorized as:
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![Prince of Darkness (Liam and Kate) by Ajme Williams]()
Prince of Darkness (Liam and Kate) by Ajme Williams
Witness protection. Forbidden crush. Now he's a ruthless killer and I'm pregnant with his child.Liam was supposed to be my FBI guardian angel. Now, he's the monster who kidnapped me.One explosive night. One life-altering secret. Will the Prince of Darkness return for the child he doesn't know exists?This is no fairy tale.This is survival.This is us... -
![Dad Bod Kingpin: Dad Bod 2.0: Large And In Charge by Gia Bailey]()
Dad Bod Kingpin: Dad Bod 2.0: Large And In Charge by Gia Bailey
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA dad bod kingpin, a woman in trouble, and the beginnings of an obsession… From the moment I saw her, I knew she was mine. Mine to protect, to provide for… mine to keep. I’ve made my name in this city and built a reputation to be feared. She’s alone and afraid, running from someone. From one monster's arms, into another. The difference with me is that I don’t intend to let her go...Categorized as:
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![Broken Bridge by Nana Malone]()
Broken Bridge by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne miscalculation.One misstep had cost me everything. I lost my sister and my wife.I will burn down the world to get them back. Even if I have to become someone they fear.Forget vows, forget brotherhood. All I have left is rage. I have made promises I intend to keep.I will right the wrongs of The Elite, ensure vengeance for Emma, even if it cost me my soul... -
![Fake It For Us by Weston Parker]()
Fake It For Us by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI need a fake date and a nanny, so let’s kill two birds with one stone?My billions were made in the family business—high-end jewelry. But with that money comes a reputation to keep. The upcoming gala in London has my parents on my back. I need a beautiful, curvy woman to pretend to be my one and only. And I know just the place to go... -
![Irish Rebel by L.K. Shaw]()
Irish Rebel by L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaitlínAfter 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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![Dario DeLuca (Savage Bloodline) by Sade Rena, M.L. Preston]()
Dario DeLuca (Savage Bloodline) by Sade Rena, M.L. Preston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first lesson my father ever taught me was that power is the only currency, loyalty is the law, and always take what you want.When the Mayor of our city begs me to keep his precious daughter safe, I seize my chance to strengthen the DeLuca hold on the town.I’ll keep her safe, but it’ll come at a price.Mia Gordan, the sheltered heiress, must become my wife.She’s a stranger to our brutal world...Categorized as:
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![Ciao Bella by Rachel Van Dyken]()
Ciao Bella by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow thin is the line between love and hate? The Five Families thought the war was over. They have no idea, I'm the very beginning. I kidnapped her to prove a point—at knife point, it seemed sharper that way... -
![Whiskey by Sybil Bartel]()
Whiskey by Sybil Bartel
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMercenary.Navy SEAL.Unconventional Operative.I didn’t join the Teams. I was recruited. They called me the Specialist. They said I had a unique skill set. I knew who I was.For eight years, the Navy tried to rein me in with their tactics, techniques and procedures—operations, missions, objectives—they told me to adapt and overcome. I didn’t adapt. I did my time.Now I worked for Alpha Elite Security...Categorized as:
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![Cain by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell]()
Cain by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCain Reardon cares about one thing—expanding his law firm into an empire.He’s a fanatic about discipline and never makes decisions based on emotion.That is, until Marissa Wilson, the new intern from his alma mater, walks through the front door.She’s feisty, hard-headed, and ambitious.He’s never had feelings like this.She drives him insane and makes him want to protect her... -
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Breaking Trey by Amelia Shea
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFormer MC club girl, Dahlia Carter has her sights set on a new career path, and the opportunity couldn’t have come at a better time. Her roommate just bailed before paying next month’s rent, and her bank account registers almost a zero balance. Her only shot at survival lies in the hands of a man she can’t resist.Trey Serra is everything Dahlia is not...Categorized as:
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![Vetting His Kitten by Mink]()
Vetting His Kitten by Mink
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsI don’t have time for my mother’s games or her menagerie of mammals, reptiles, and god knows what else. At least, I don’t think I have time for them until I meet her trusted veterinarian, Amelia. Suddenly, it seems I’m extremely interested in the wellbeing of my mother’s furry and scaly friends, so much so that I visit the vet’s office on a daily basis... -
![Borrowed Bride: A Fake Marriage, Secret Baby, Dark, Mafia Romance by Ajme Williams]()
Borrowed Bride: A Fake Marriage, Secret Baby, Dark, Mafia Romance by Ajme Williams
I picked the pocket of New York's most dangerous man. I never planned to see him again... Until he claimed me as his wife. Now I'm carrying his child – and his secrets.Rule number Never steal from a mobster. Rule number If you break rule one, don't agree to be his fake wife. And the golden rule? Don't fall for the ruthless, irresistible mafia king who now calls you his...Categorized as:
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![Big Beefy Kingpin by Cassi Hart]()
Big Beefy Kingpin by Cassi Hart
When you play a game of chance sometimes you win… and sometimes you start a mafia war.Five years ago, I fled Las Vegas with nothing besides the clothes on my back–vowing never to return...Categorized as:
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![The Deliverance of Dilan by Kathy Coopmans]()
The Deliverance of Dilan by Kathy Coopmans
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDilan Levy. The mysterious man The man with a war to end. The man who was put behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. The man who disappeared after he was shot. The man who fell for the woman. The innocent woman. He’s back to deliver his rightful revenge. Anna Drexler. He saved her life. Took a bullet for her. Then left. For six long months, she’s tried to forget him... -
![Beautiful Cruelty by Brook Wilder]()
Beautiful Cruelty by Brook Wilder
Good girls don't pick fights with a handsome billionaire at the dry cleaner's.Good girls don't steal his bespoke suit.Good girls don't take pictures of themselves wearing only the suit jacket.And good girls definitely don't hit SEND.But after catching my cheating ex-fiancé in the act three days before the wedding...... being a good girl was the last thing on my mind... -
![Billionaire Factor—Bryce: A Billionaire Romance Standalone by Scarlett Avery]()
Billionaire Factor—Bryce: A Billionaire Romance Standalone by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShe lost everything to a traitor. Desperation is her last card…Could he be her knight in shining armor? Once, she had it all…She was New York’s real estate queen. Then she made a decision that cost her everything.How quickly a partner turns into a backstabber.On the brinks of financial disaster, she’s forced to rebuild her life.Betrayal stings…The humiliation is unbearable... -
![Second-in-Command by Melanie Moreland]()
Second-in-Command by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMen of Hidden Justice Because love can bleed into the darkest heart I found her when I least expected.I should have let her go, but I couldn't.My world is too dangerous for her. But without her life has no meaning. For the first time in my life, I am taking what I want- consequences be damned... -
![Playing with Fire by Tory Baker]()
Playing with Fire by Tory Baker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA wife. Happily ever after. That was never in the cards for me, not with a past like mine. Everything changed when Millie entered my life. The no labels I demanded on our heated encounters became meaningless when she threatened to walk away. There’s only one thing a man can do when he realizes the woman he loves is going to leave forever.I have to fix not only myself, but our relationship...Categorized as:
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![Best Friend's Brother's Surprise Baby by Kira Cole]()
Best Friend's Brother's Surprise Baby by Kira Cole
My job was to keep her safe.Instead, I ended up getting her pregnant…Aurora Costa is my sister’s best friend.She might be beautiful and curvy as sin,but she’s not about to become one of my one-night stands.Not if I can help it.The only problem?My sister’s unique tendency to get into trouble.When Francesca gets stuck in a predicament,Aurora rushes to her aid, only to end up witnessing an execution...Categorized as:
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![Secret Offer by Stella Gray]()
Secret Offer by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWe’ll marry her off to the highest bidder…but I’ll pay the price.The Agency is an open secret among men of a certain tax bracket.You need a wife who understands your lifestyle? We’ll hand-select options from the eligible daughters of men who’d love to cement a business alliance with you. Sometimes, the daughters don’t even know they’re being set up... -
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![Terror of Tuscany by Lena Little]()
Terror of Tuscany by Lena Little
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThey say I’m the Terror of Tuscany, and that’s exactly what I’m going to be if anything goes sideways with this shipment that I’m expecting next Tuesday.The name’s Gio, and people call me a lot of things, but unprepared definitely isn’t one of them. But that’s absolutely what I am for the first time in my life when I come face to face with my new stepsister... -
![Bad Boy Bachelor Summer by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
Bad Boy Bachelor Summer by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe lake might be cold, but this thing between us is white hot.My best friend’s little sister. You know, the one that’s off limits.And she has been since we were kids. But that ain’t saying I wasn’t looking.She’s all grown up now and hotter than sin.The lake house we all grew up at is located on a larger piece of property that I own now. And I’m looking to demolish the whole neighborhood... -
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Vows and Vendettas by Sade Rena, L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Mafia Romance AnthologyOur underworld is filled with bloodshed and malice, and darkness dominates our lives. It’s our world… where limits are built of smoke, and their rules have no power. And when we find the object of our deepest desires, we are ruthless. Nothing, not even their defiance, will stand in our way. We cast our shadows on them, and they give our corruption a purpose... -
![Vows and Vendettas by Sade Rena, L.K. Shaw]()
Vows and Vendettas by Sade Rena, L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Mafia Romance AnthologyOur underworld is filled with bloodshed and malice, and darkness dominates our lives. It’s our world… where limits are built of smoke, and their rules have no power. And when we find the object of our deepest desires, we are ruthless. Nothing, not even their defiance, will stand in our way. We cast our shadows on them, and they give our corruption a purpose...Categorized as:
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![Dublin Devil by Jenn Madore, Carolina Mac]()
Dublin Devil by Jenn Madore, Carolina Mac
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe is the most feared man in Dublin, and his reputation is hard-earned.As the second born to the Quinn family, while my older brother, Tag, navigates the politics of running of our territory, I run our army.The Dublin Devils is the Quinn motorcycle club, and we are a powerful force... -
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Beast by Leslie Georgeson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI’m the only thing standing between her and danger.----Beast.That’s what they call me.I can’t blame them.My face half-eaten by a dog, the hideous scars make people gasp and turn away.Except for her. Annika Popov. A sheltered Bratva princess who has never seen me.I’d like to keep it that way. A glorified thug and interrogator, I work for her family. Doing despicable things...Categorized as:
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Dare Me by K.L. Shandwick
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings**This book and series have been rebranded to Chasing Love: Sawyer in the Wild Romance Saga by Kelly Shandwick on Goodreads for clarity of reading order. Chasing Love Billie is book one in the series... -
![Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera]()
Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsafter Nikolai IIFree read from website - http://www.roxieriverawriter.com/news.. -
![Worthy: Cassius and Faith by Leigh James]()
Worthy: Cassius and Faith by Leigh James
"The last chapter left my mouth wide open and how it ends I was like WOW…." - Goodreads ReviewClub 444 has one unbreakable don't fall in love. As the eldest brother and the CEO of our family's multibillion-dollar empire, control isn't just a preference—it's a necessity. Since the loss of our parents, the weight of our legacy and the future of my brothers rest squarely on my shoulders... -
![BRASH: An Enemies to Lovers Romance by S.C. Daiko]()
BRASH: An Enemies to Lovers Romance by S.C. Daiko
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m cast away on a tropical island with a dirty, damaged alpha-hole. Women swoon over him. I’m not one of them. I hate him. And I see right through those indigo-blue eyes. Brash is hurting. But that doesn’t give him the right to be a douchebag. Especially now that I’m all he’s got here. A mafia princess who knows how to set someone straight. I will bring him to his knees...Categorized as:
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![Struck Love by Lucy Darling]()
Struck Love by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI struck gold on my land. An overnight millionaire with a criminal record, a bad attitude, and a motorcycle club to run. Even with all that, I think I have my life under control.But then I see her. That’s when I realize what it’s truly like to find something priceless. Olivia is a woman I never saw coming, not when her father is the reason I caught charges all those years back... -
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Dirty Silver by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEvangeline I lied, okay? My family and friends think that I'm traipsing across Europe dominating one runway after the next and amassing a small fortune. But the truth is I'm in New York City, on stage at the auction, about to sell off my body to the highest bidder just to pay off the outrageous debt that I owe to my modeling agency. I’m only 22 but apparently, I’m already past my prime... -
![Mobster's Vendetta by Amy Rachiele]()
Mobster's Vendetta by Amy Rachiele
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMy soul was drawn to him. It isn’t about the danger or his dark beauty, it’s the connection I feel – the feeling of home I have with him even though I am miles away from it. Megan, Mobster’s Vendetta The mob underworld never changes. It hides itself deep in the cities. The rules, people, and danger are identical no matter where you go. Sometimes I wish things were different, but they're not... -
![Reckless Bond by Maxine Henri]()
Reckless Bond by Maxine Henri
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe was supposed to be my one-night stand. Not my baby daddy.When I first ran into him—okay, he chased me after I snatched his coffee (long story)—the electricity buzzed between us.Undeniable. Scorching. Liberating.A perfect opportunity to cross another item on my bucket list.I spent one night with him. No strings. No problem.Only our chemistry was unforgettable... -
![Wrathful Union by Ivy Davis]()
Wrathful Union by Ivy Davis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI hated him but he claimed me anyway… Known as the Ice Princess of the Bratva,I have never let a man get close to me.That is until Nikolay Volkov entered my life.Second in command of the Bratva,He has almost as much power as I do.He says he can melt the ice around me.I won’t let him.As I’m married off to him,I worry that he will change me.For the first time in my life,I feel unhinged... -
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Shine by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTyson Shine is the definition of dark and mysterious. After a week as his assistant, I’m still not sure what his business entails but it seems to be dangerous. Despite our ten year age gap, I’m captivated by him and have been since our first meeting when he caught me snooping in his office. When he needs my help for an out of town job, I suggest posing as a couple... -
![The Tyrant's Fake Fiance by Lizzy West]()
The Tyrant's Fake Fiance by Lizzy West
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDamonI made my nightclub the hottest spot in Chicago all on my own.But since a scandal rocked the club’s reputation, I’ve found myself crawling back to my father for help.His expectations are clear – I have to find a wife, fast.When I meet a green-eyed spitfire working as one of my waitresses, I know I’ve found the right woman.Now I just need to tame her... -
![Cruel Offer by Stella Gray]()
Cruel Offer by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’ll make her the most desired woman in NY…but that means letting her go.The Agency was always going to choose Piper-Lily’s husband.Her father’s name opened doors, but he needed the money a good match could bring. Turns out, no amount of money was going to fix the Ponzi scheme he was running. Overnight, Piper-Lily went from my most anticipated client to persona non grata...Categorized as:
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Redemption in Cruelty by Vi Carter, E.R. Whyte
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say she is a mafia princess. But when Evie O’Hanlon’s precious feet land on Irish soil, I realize everyone is wrong. She’s not a princess but a Queen.A Queen I want to capture, play with, and then kill.You can’t have competition, no matter how pretty the package is. And the package is very f*ucking pretty—so much so that my plan to kill her weakens the closer I get...Categorized as:
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![About Love and Revenge by D.A. Lemoyne]()
About Love and Revenge by D.A. Lemoyne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe is the enemy's daughter.He is a tech CEO, seeking revenge.She will need to be protected from her own family.He will fall in love with the heiress of the man he is determined to destroy.Odin LykaiosHis Nordic heritage becomes a dangerous combination when united with his Greek ancestry.In mythology, he is the god of War, the one who never forgives an enemy... -
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![Can't Take Moore by Rochelle Paige]()
Can't Take Moore by Rochelle Paige
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Rochelle Paige comes an age-gap, fish-out-of-water, small-town romance about finding love and family where you least expect.Olympic speed skater Vienna Frost left the big city behind—along with her mother and sister. Desperate for a change of pace, she bought a house sight unseen in a small town she’d never been to...Categorized as:
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![Bound by Survival: Part 1 by A.J. Wyatt]()
Bound by Survival: Part 1 by A.J. Wyatt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsKillianI am not a good man. I've never been one and never claimed to be one. Being the Underboss to the Godfather gives me the freedom to wreak havoc in the Underworld, to release my demons on those deserving. Although, since the first night I spent with Liz Devereaux, I've been struggling to control them. Because as much as I want her, I also want to hurt her... -
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![The Hitman's Redemption by Sadie King]()
The Hitman's Redemption by Sadie King
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsYou always remember your first hit. But you don’t expect to fall for his daughter…For twelve years, I’ve been haunted by the girl with blue eyes flecked with amber. The girl who witnessed me kill her father.When our paths unexpectedly cross, I know I’ll do whatever it takes to get close to her, even if it means pretending to be someone else. Someone better... -
![Wicked Empire by Aidèe Jaimes]()
Wicked Empire by Aidèe Jaimes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI always knew there’d be a cost to pay for being a thief, but when I cross Gavin Alexander, the wicked price he demands might be more than I can afford. After living on the streets for years, I managed to get my life together for my son. I have a job as a housekeeper. A car that runs. A tiny apartment. But when things suddenly become dire, I’m left with no choice but to steal again... -
![Her New Bodyguard: Easton by Haley Travis]()
Her New Bodyguard: Easton by Haley Travis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI didn't want to take a small-town girl and guard her in the middle of the city where she was uncomfortable. Safety came first, especially once I met Bethan. So I took her to the safest place I knew.Her sweetness touched parts of me that I hadn't known existed. Then we began to connect, and I realized this sexy girl belonged with me...
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