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Stall by MysteryMixtapes
"Strangers in the dark can change your life in the light.""As I reach the front door I can't help the same question swimming around in my mind, what could possibly be on all of those tapes?"-----Preview:"You wanna try and be my medicine Abby?" he asks with a deep testing tone, keeping his voice quiet... -
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The Forgotten One by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee spins a dazzling tale of long-lost relatives, overnight riches, and unexpected romance in the dramatic second book of The Heirs series.Sarah McNeilly is a rare find in the tabloid industry. She won’t ignite gossip. She finds the truth. And for once, that’s what her boss wants... -
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![The Silent Threat by Elle Gray]()
The Silent Threat by Elle Gray
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAfter the bodies of six young girls were discovered in a shipping container that had been dumped in a scrapyard, FBI agent Blake Wilder is summoned onto the horrific scene. A closer inspection of the bodies reveals strange markings, similar to Spenser's victims in Sweetwater Falls... -
![Summer in the Falls by Elle Gray]()
Summer in the Falls by Elle Gray
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhile the town prepares for the annual local festival.Spenser helps with the festivities while chatting with the residents.Unfortunately the pleasantry is interrupted when Spenser runs into Rafe Johnson,the man beginning his campaign to unseat her as sheriff.The standoff between them is tense with Spenser deciding to walk away... -
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![Breathe Your Last by Lisa Regan]()
Breathe Your Last by Lisa Regan
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsJosie presses her hands into the center of the drowned girl’s chest and pumps, counting off compressions. She takes in the girl’s beautiful face, her brown eyes glassy. The memory of a champion swimmer on the podium with her teammates—a red swim cap on, her head thrown back in laughter—a stark contrast to the cold, still body before her. Breathe. Just breathe.. -
![The Lies in the Falls by Elle Gray]()
The Lies in the Falls by Elle Gray
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIt’s the perfect time to enjoy the winter snow.Unfortunately, there are things brewing in Sweetwater Falls that neither coffee nor hot cocoa can solve…It’s Founders Day in the once idyllic town, as well as the beginning of the festive holiday season.Contrary to the beautiful scenery, being the sheriff of Sweetwater is not quite as cozy as Spenser Song imagined... -
![Silenced in the Falls by Elle Gray]()
Silenced in the Falls by Elle Gray
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTo be young, wild, and carefree.The true essence of Taft High’s Spring dance.But there’s a price for the naivety of youth.A high price that could cost your blood, soul, and your silence.Sweetwater Falls is a charming town with all sorts of characters.From chaperoning the school dance with Ryker to putting drunk drivers behind bars... -
![The Girl Who Remembers by A.J. Rivers]()
The Girl Who Remembers by A.J. Rivers
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThere are memories that we try our hardest to forget.Reminders of what was taken from us...For FBI Agent Emma Griffin pain and brokenness was all she knew.At eleven, she found her mother murdered.The love she most cherished was gone in an instant.Even after catching the culprit, the pang in her heart never left her.Now with her husband and newfound family... -
![Dirty Cravings by Kenya Wright]()
Dirty Cravings by Kenya Wright
We return for the sixth installment of the Lion and the Mouse. Kazimir and Emily hunt for the traitor in Italy. Constant threat lurks within the shadows. The more puzzle pieces are discovered the more their reality unravels. Dark and deeply erotic, this high-octane romance will lure you into a mystery with deadly twists and turns... -
![Long Gone by Denise Grover Swank]()
Long Gone by Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWelcome to Lone County, Arkansas, where every corner holds a secret, and the past is never really buried.Disgraced ex-detective Harper Adams has traded her badge for a desk job at her father's law firm, a move as dull as the small town she's returned to. But things take a turn when a local woman wants to declare her missing husband dead, five years after his mysterious disappearance... -
![It Hurts Me by Penelope Sky]()
It Hurts Me by Penelope Sky
My husband of two years tells me he wants an open marriage. I'm stunned. I'm hurt. And I'm livid. I don't want to be married to a man that wants to open our bed to other people. But then I get a flat tire in the pouring rain and a sexy-as-hell gentleman helps me out. My husband is in the game, so one look at the skull ring on this gentleman's left hand tells me exactly who he is...Categorized as:
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Savage Kings MC Box Set: Books 1-6 by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAre you ready to go for a ride with the Savage Kings MC? There's non-stop action in this six-book box set which includes Chase, Abe, Torin, War, Maddox, and Dalton.BOOK CHASE Chase hasn't forgiven himself for hurting Sasha and causing her an unbelievable amount of pain... -
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Fatal Scandal by Marie Force
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsBook 8 of the Fatal series from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Force... As a new year dawns in the capital city, dual scandals rock the Metropolitan Police Department—and Lieutenant Sam Holland is right in the middle of them... -
![The Girl on the Run by A.J. Rivers]()
The Girl on the Run by A.J. Rivers
Monsters come in all forms.The deadliest ones are those close to you.FBI agent Emma Griffin has faced many tragedies in her life.She joined the bureau in hopes of uncovering the truth behind her past.When Nadia Holmes, a single mother on the run from her ex, goes missing,Emma is called in to investigate the case in a small rural town.There, she stumbles upon a web of deception and betrayal... -
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![Wicked Empire by Tracy Lorraine]()
Wicked Empire by Tracy Lorraine
USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tracy Lorraine brings you the next installment of her new dark mafia, high school bully romance series.She didn’t want to believe me.She wanted to believe the threat wasn’t really there.But as the sirens ring out in the distance and she stares down into my eyes, she can no longer deny what’s right in front of her...Categorized as:
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![Sinful Desire by Emilia Finn]()
Sinful Desire by Emilia Finn
Marriage.Commitment.Forever.Those are the things a man desires... -
![Emerald Vices by Nicole Fox]()
Emerald Vices by Nicole Fox
I did a bad thing...And the man I love is here to make me pay for it."You're coming with me," he snarls."There's zero percent chance THAT's happening," I fire back.But I only get about two steps away before Andrey decides to take matters into his own hands.Literally.And it's me.I'm "matters."So now, I'm back where I started.Stuck somewhere I don't belong with a dangerous man who hates me...Categorized as:
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Sinful Chaos by Emilia Finn
By day, I’m the chief medical examiner for Copeland City.The rest of the time, I am a mafioso’s son’s wife.I married a cop who was once a criminal, but despite the seriousness of our job titles, when it’s just Archer and me, we luxuriate in the newness of our marriage.Steaming romance, sizzling touches, and secret adventures only we know about.But now, Archer’s father is dying... -
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Over My Dead Body by Rebelle Fleur
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAllegra Grey is the daughter of a powerful American Mafia Leader. Trained since birth to take over the family business, she is ruthless, heartless, and one of the best assassins in the industry. She's completed thousands of assassinations in her career, completing every assignment... except for one. Ace De Luca is her one and only failed mission... -
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Sunshine For Shadow by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLisaI’ve never been anyone’s priority. My parents barely remember I exist, and except for my cousin Sasha, I have no friends. Instead, I spend my days writing novels, hidden away in the apartment Sasha and I share. I don’t believe in love, because I’ve never seen proof of its existence, which is why I write horror instead of romance...Categorized as:
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The De Santis Cartel: The Inc by K.C. Mills
Power. Blood. Loyalty.These are the tenets that rule the De Santis family, until an arranged marriage potentially threatens all three.Born into the most ruthless crime family in the South, Azreal De Santis is bred to lead, dominate, and rule... -
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Drawn Blue Lines by Cora Kenborn
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Cora Kenborn comes a steamy enemies to lovers romance full of sharp banter, cold revenge, and unexpected twists. Loyalty is the deadliest sin Adriana Every devil doesn’t always get his due. I survived a fate worse than death, and the only thing my family’s traitor got was my birthright. I used to rule an empire...Categorized as:
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![Dreaux: The Silent Killer by Nek Mills]()
Dreaux: The Silent Killer by Nek Mills
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJules “Boko” Boudreaux is the younger brother of the newest leader of the Boudreaux family. After locating the missing best friend of his sister-in-law, Bridgette, the two quickly form a bond and become a staple in each other’s lives, and he vows to find everyone who hurt her and ensures their undoing.A corporate and criminal lawyer by profession, he faces corruption daily... -
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The Wren by Penelope Black
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs the firstborn King, I should be the heir of the Irish Syndicate.Instead, my father wants to marry me off to the highest bidder to fund a war I don’t believe in.My carefully controlled life starts to unravel, spiraling out of control faster than I can stop it.And then I meet them and everything stops for a moment...Categorized as:
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![Dirty Padraig: Dirty Dusters by Harley Diamond]()
Dirty Padraig: Dirty Dusters by Harley Diamond
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCROSSOVER UNIVERSE #6FOR NEVER WAS A STORY OF MORE WOEFate chose her for me, but I was forced to accept another.My Disney princess then wed my own brother.Does she love me? Does she not?Does she love him? Does she not?What a tangled web we weave, but the truth will out. It always does.The domino of deceit toppled, bringing down the house of cards used to gameplay.Blood spilled. Secrets spilled... -
![Dirty Padraig by Harley Diamond]()
Dirty Padraig by Harley Diamond
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCROSSOVER UNIVERSE #6FOR NEVER WAS A STORY OF MORE WOEFate chose her for me, but I was forced to accept another.My Disney princess then wed my own brother.Does she love me? Does she not?Does she love him? Does she not?What a tangled web we weave, but the truth will out. It always does.The domino of deceit toppled, bringing down the house of cards used to gameplay.Blood spilled. Secrets spilled... -
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Aidan by L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAt twenty-eight, I’m not supposed to be raising my three orphaned siblings and trying to run our family’s pub alone. When dangerous men come to collect on Da’s debt—one I can’t pay—I go to the only person who might be able to help. My closest friend, Aidan. Only he’s not who he says he is...Categorized as:
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Of Snakes and Men by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAndres “A” Alcazar.Ruthless cartel leader.The last man in the world Hope wanted anything to do with. Until he was swaggering into her private investigation office.He needed to find a snake in his organization. And he wanted her to do it...Categorized as:
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Always by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA Legacy Novel A wild boy. A sly girl. Cross Donati defines trouble. He does what he wants because he’s never known anything different. He’s unapologetic, and he owns it. Catherine Marcello is every bit a good girl … on the outside. Her entire world is a legacy, and she lives it. She’s curious, and she’s exploring it. She chases bad things. He never learned to be good...Categorized as:
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Royal Love by Mink
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFour MINK books about love, mafia royalty, and happily ever afters.Signed copies are available on MINK's website.His Virgin QueenI knew I was going to be sold by my father. A bride offered to forge an alliance or seal a deal. Even so, I still held onto the hope of living free of the families... -
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Highest Bidder: A Billionaire Boss Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIt started with a million dollar bid for a night alone with him.He's dark, commanding, and the most desirable man I've ever met.In fact my mysterious bidder had me wanting to do things I'd never admit.And I did them willingly, secure in the thought I'd never see him again.Boy was I wrong.Horribly wrong."Good morning! Welcome to CyberFort Security. The CEO will be here to greet you shortly...Categorized as:
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Love the Way You Spy by Lexi Blake
Tasha Taggart isn’t a spy. That’s her sisters’ job. Tasha’s support role is all about keeping them alive, playing referee when they fight amongst themselves, and soothing the toughest boss in the world. Working for the CIA isn’t as glamorous as she imagined, and she’s more than a little lonely... -
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Twisted Embrace by Piper Stone
He was my forbidden crush. Then he made me his bride.Enzo Lazaro is my best friend's brother, yet the fact that it was taboo only left me even more desperate for him to undress me with those piercing eyes and then strip me bare and ravage me... -
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![Possessive by Kristen Luciani]()
Possessive by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI struck a deal with the devil…and lost. For years, I followed orders and obeyed instructions.I put the family first. Always. Until temptation consumed me.I made mistakes and lost my focus, putting a target on my own back.I changed the game, Risked it all, And collected a prize. His prize.So when the devil came to collect, I had two options.Join him… Or kill him... -
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Prince of the Brotherhood by K. Alex Walker
She’s a spy.He’s her target.The day intelligence operative, Eija Barrett, stepped foot inside Interpol headquarters, she’s had one main objective—infiltrate and dismantle the largest sect of the Russian Mafia, run by the renowned Yuri Sokolov, based in Moscow.Each attempt by the agency, so far, has failed...Categorized as:
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Perfectly Jaded by R.E. Bond
Over a year ago, my only real friend allowed her boyfriend to come for me.I’d only played a joke on him, but I almost paid for it with my life.Broken bones healed, but our friendship was gone.Aurora Donovan was dead to me.My boyfriend Stevo is an abusive junkie, but I can’t leave.He’d kill me if I even thought about it.No one knows the danger I’m in, until Alex finds me beaten and bloody... -
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Chaos: Discreet Special Edition by Luna Mason
The special edition discreet cover of chaos.Everything is falling into place.A new life in a new state, living up to my name ‘The King of Chaos’.This is our new Bratva empire where we take what we want.And what a perfect way to leave behind my old life, by sleeping with my brother's new wife … on the night of their wedding.The only problem is, I may have left my heart with her...Categorized as:
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![Deal With The Devil by Alannah Carbonneau]()
Deal With The Devil by Alannah Carbonneau
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI chose him because he was the biggest, baddest looking man in the crowd.It was a spur-of-the-moment decision based exclusively on fear. Fear that my cheating, handsy in a not nice way, ex-fiancé might catch me.He wrapped me up in muscle and ink, his voice rough, smoky sin as he stood at my back to save me from a monster.Before I know it, Mr... -
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Diamond Days by Suzanne Steele
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen shots ring out at a wedding, it leaves the Glazov family wondering if they are up against their most dangerous enemy to date--an insider... This is the first time the family has ever faced a betrayal from within. Told in third person past tense, all the couples make an appearance, with Glazov being the strong lead... -
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Matteo by C.M. Steele, Bookin' It Designs
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMatteoMy first kill was for her.From that day on, I knew I’d always protect my dangerous little viper. However, I didn’t understand how violently those protective instincts would change the day she turned sixteen. From then on, I protected not only her but our future. Vivian belonged to me and no one else. If you touched her, you’d pay.I killed for her again, but it was one of my own this time...Categorized as:
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Obsession by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA steamy hot, obsessive anti-hero, standalone romantic suspense by USA Today Bestselling Author Jane Henry They call him the executioner.Some say monster.Dishonorably discharged from the military, he runs a highly secret, clandestineoperation, and has everything I need to find the justice I crave.Power players at his disposal.An insatiable hunger for justice.A reckless disregard for the law... -
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Ruling the Mob by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFear Makes You Weak. Weakness Gets You Killed. Nico This life. It becomes more toxic every day. There is no escape for me or the ones I love. I've done things to claim my rightful place. I've taken care of those who challenged that place, and I've made a mortal enemy in the process.Now he's back, just like I always knew he would be. He's angry, tortured, and out for blood.Perfect... -
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One Night with the Bikers (Royal Bastards MC: Tonopah, NV) by Nikki Landis
One night, three bikers, a shared bottle of whiskey, and the best climax of my life changed everything.I’ve always been a good girl.My father is a preacher, and I’ve spent my life making safe choices and following all the rules.But when I find the man who swore to love me in bed with another woman, I can’t pretend to honor, love, and cherish any longer. He betrayed me and emptied our bank account... -
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![Crushing the Mob by Kristen Luciani]()
Crushing the Mob by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsScrew the consequences. She belongs to me. RoccoThey gave me an order.My instructions were crystal clear, the threats painfully real.Find the people who shattered her world.Keep her safe.Don’t lay a finger on her.And don’t even think about falling in love.That last part was all me.Mission not accomplished.KatarinaI’m a cold-blooded killer.An assassin by trade... -
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Betraying the Mob by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShoot first, ask questions never.MaxThey say I’m an animal – a fierce, killing machine with no regard for authority.Or life…mine or anyone else’s.I’m a liability to the family.I don’t follow the rules.I don’t abide by the code.Attack first, ask questions never.That’s always been my MO, f*ck the consequences.I’ve taken big risks, crossed too many lines, and destroyed an empire... -
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The Cleaner by Suzanne Steele
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe may look like the typical soccer mom...she's anything but. She's a kick ass take no prisoners Born Bratva wife. To underestimate her is to make a mistake of lethal proportions.NikitaMy father is one of the most dangerous men in the world. I have grown up in the shelter of his wing; protected from all that could come against me...Categorized as:
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![Pregnant Bratva Possession by Veda Rose]()
Pregnant Bratva Possession by Veda Rose
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe brutal Bratva won my virginity at a poker game. And now I’m pregnant.He’s much older than me and promised to someone else for mafia purposes.Little did I know that he’d claim me and our baby regardless.Little did I know that he’d start a mafia war just to possess me.He says he doesn’t do love, and he’s never been committed.I try to think of that every time he makes me lose my mind... -
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The Bratva’s Forced Bride by Veda Rose
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe forced me to marry him. Then as a bonus, he knocked me up.I was an innocent girl who found herself in a tricky situation. A Bratva guy almost twice my age offered to help me out. He has one his cruel payment, I’m forced to become his Bratva bride. He’s the most ruthless of the Milov Bratva. He’s also obsessed with me. So when he sees his chance, he pays the money and takes me home... -
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Secret Bratva Twins: Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Veda Rose
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Bratva monster broke my heart, but not before impregnating me.I raised his secret twins far away from everything, but now I’m forced to go back.When he finds out who I am, he takes me and locks me up.And he says he has no intention of letting me go this time around.I try to escape his mansion, but he drags me back every time.I try to fight him, but I’m too weak to take him one on one...
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