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A Valentino Reunion by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhen life throws you a grenade, you take cover, wait for detonation, and evaluate the ensuant damage. In this life, the one we live, those grenades never stop coming. But no matter the destruction in our midst, there is one thing that will never crack or shatter. And that’s our loyalty, love, and faith. To each other. To the family... -
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Inglorious by Elizabeth N. Harris
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was someone everybody knew. A good man, dedicated to his club and family. Until the war came. The Unwanted Bastards MC suffered the worst possible outcome, losing all but three men. Now the survivors live with self-blame, anguish and what-ifs. It’s those feelings that are killing him slowly. He doesn’t even recognise himself anymore, because guilt rides him hard, and the war changed him... -
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![The Invitation by Adriana Locke]()
The Invitation by Adriana Locke
I hate Ripley Brewer. So, why am I fake dating him while being trailed by cameras recording our every move? My best friend was in a pinch, and she’s the only person in the world I would do anything for... -
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Kaya's King: A Poseidon Warriors MC novel by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKaya Mabry never expected to be a young widow with a young son. When her little boy is faced with some life-changing medical issues, she decides to move across the country and take the tattoo artist position she was offered by Loki from the Poseidon’s Warriors MC... -
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Edge by Teagan Brooks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEvie. After starting over once again, I thought my life was on the right track, but everything changed in the blink of an eye when my roommate’s secrets caught up with him—and me. I didn’t have a choice. I had to hide while I figured out what to do. I drove until I was almost out of gas and stopped in the next town I came to, which happened to be Cedar Valley...Categorized as:
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Enemies to Lovers by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBaker Ritter knew how to pick them. She met the man she thought she was going to marry in middle school, gave him some of the best years of her life, for him to leave her pregnant and alone hours before she’s due to have his baby. To make matters worse, he brings his side chick to the birth, and she’s left with a decision—fight for what she wants, or cut her losses...Categorized as:
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The Enemy’s Defector by SCARLETT SHELTON
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI betrayed my bloodline… for the man I should’ve feared. Nikolai Ivanov. My enemy. My obsession. My baby’s father. For thirty days, I hunted him. Through whispers. Blood. Silence. I found him broken. Tortured. Still fighting for us. One stolen night. One forbidden touch. Now his child grows inside me. Our secret. Our weakness. Our war. My uncle wants me dead. The Romanos want me silenced... -
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Table for Five by Izzy Bromley
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhen your life falls apart, all you need is a friend…. Abbie Finch loves her job. Unfortunately, her boss doesn’t love her. When she finds herself unexpectedly unemployed, Abbie realises that she’s let all her friendships fall by the wayside and has no one to turn to. Lost and lonely, Abbie decides to leave her comfort zone and join the neighbourhood café’s community table... -
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King: The Epilogue Collection by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIf you love King, strap in for the ride as he and Lily navigate their HEA. This story has it all:. ✔️ angst. ✔️ scorching heat. ✔️ MC action. ✔️ Stormgirl time. ✔️ old favourites showing up. But mostly this story is about two people fighting for their love. Day in, day out. Life with an MC president like King isn't an easy ride. Watch as these two figure out how to love and be loved... -
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Yakuza Fiance: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Vol. 6 by Asuka Konishi
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsRipples travel out from the battle in Osaka, and Renji is none too happy with Shouma and Kirishima for involving his granddaughter. When a fight breaks out, Yoshino grabs a bat and breaks it up. But corporal punishment is not her style, never mind that Kirishima would absolutely take it and beg for more... -
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Cian's Complication by Ciara St. James
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCian O’Sheeran was the second oldest O’Sheeran child. His family was the largest Irish mob family in the US. Well, technically, to the world, they were former mobsters gone straight. The world might speculate and say they still were mobsters, but no one outside the family and their closest people knew the truth. Afterall, it was hard to remove all traces of a hunter from their bloodline... -
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Kelex by Blue Saffire, Fairy Proofmother Proofreading
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings***Trigger Physical assault/abuse A**hole Club Kelex. Award winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents. Book 6 The A**hole Series Kelex I walked in on my father as he massacred a man. From that day I vowed never to be that monster. I’ve been avoiding the family business anyway I can. However, one night changes everything... -
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Holly's Christmas Biker by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Holly Barnes is faced with the death of her long-time boyfriend, then the betrayal of his mother, she realizes she’s going to need another job in order to make sure her daughters have a Christmas at all. Working as a CPA by day and a bartender at night, she’s burning the candle at both ends, but will do whatever she has to do in order to make her girls smile... -
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Atlas' World by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBeck ‘Atlas’ Crandall is a combat veteran, just like the majority of his club brothers that started Poseidon’s Warriors MC. A trained medic, it was his responsibility to head into missions in an effort to hopefully rescue those involved. Sadly, most ended up being recovery situations instead, which started causing him extreme mental duress... -
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![RiffRaff's Reward: An Imperial Knights MC novella by Darlene Tallman]()
RiffRaff's Reward: An Imperial Knights MC novella by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJillian. Five years ago, my world came crashing down around my head when my husband died from injuries he received in an auto accident. While it was tragic, the worst part? He had his mistress in the car as well, something I chose not to share with our young daughter, who thought the sun rose and set in her father... -
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Lucas by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLucas Bennett hasn't been able to catch a break lately. At the top of his growing list of disasters is the ongoing feud with Jake, his former best friend. It hasn't helped that the two are also prospects competing against each other for the single spot with the Savage Kings MC...Categorized as:
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Reaper by Kathleen Kelly
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsReaper, VP in the Royal Bastards MC, Jacksonville, FL is deadly and has no time for love or anything remotely romantic. Lucy tests his patience and pushes his buttons like no other female would ever dare to. When her past comes looking for her, Reaper pretends he doesn't care. When Lucy looks to him for help, he turns the other way. But when she begs him to save her, something in him breaks... -
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The Biker Needs A Nanny by Nicole James
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe grumpy biker needs a nanny! Full blurb to come. -
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The Rage of Reading by Elizabeth N. Harris
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe was everything people avoided. Shy, socially awkward, terrified of her own shadow and far too happy in her own company. He was a prospect, not a full brother but he was interested, and in more than one night. Then another brother tells him to lay claim or he will. If a brother lays claim to her it's done and dusted, finished. He was only a prospect... -
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A Madness of Crows by Evelyn Flood
No longer an heir. No longer a daughter. No longer a Crow. Now, I am a wife. An accessory. A toy. Ripped away from the men I love, they want to break me. Strip away everything that made me into who I am, and create something new. I was Caterina Corvo. But now, I am Caterina Asante. For them, I will fight. For her, I will endure... -
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Where the Stars Heal by K. Garrod
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe thought her brother abandoned her, but HALLE DAWSON didn’t know the whole truth. For years, Halle believed her brother had run away, leaving her to fight the darkness alone. The mean words, fear, and loneliness wrapped around her mind, dragging her down. But when Halle stumbles upon an unexpected letter, everything changes... -
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Dirty Aces MC Complete Series by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGo for a ride with the bad boys of the Dirty Aces MC! These six dirty-talking bikers will sweep you off your feet and leave you begging for more! ~ MALCOLM ~. While Malcolm Hyde may look like your very own personal Jesus, he’s anything but a saint. Covered in tattoos and leather, he’s a smoking hot biker and nothing but trouble... -
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The Rage by Jaci J.
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThey say love comes in all shapes and sizes, and is found in the most unexpected places. I wasn't looking for anything when I knocked on that big, wooden door, but what I got was a rude ass, leather wearing biker who made me feel, and want things I never thought were possible. Rampage is crude, rude, and tough. He’s everything I’m not, but he’s everything I need... -
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Diamond by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRound 2 with the Devil begins. Grace thought she had left the nightmare of the Bratva Jewels behind her. Her days spent with them were some of the darkest of her life, but she’s safe now. Or so she thought. When the Bratva seeks revenge for losing one of their own, Grace knows she must be strong to withstand whatever they have in store for her... -
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![Brutal Power by B. B. Hamel]()
Brutal Power by B. B. Hamel
An exciting and steamy standalone arranged marriage mafia romance from bestselling author B. B. Hamel. I shouldn’t have stalked my future husband. When he catches me staring at him in the gym—. He drags me into the sauna. And I’m in big trouble. When my brother the Don orders me to marry Brody Quinn, I agree to sacrifice my happiness for the Famiglia... -
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Malicious by K.E. Osborn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy entire world has been turned upside down. With one adjustment after another. The truth of my father’s betrayal cuts deep. Now, my little sister, Clover, is struggling to deal with day-to-day life. I’ve given everything for her. I joined Defiance to keep her safe. And now, being reunited with our older sister who we thought was gone, I don’t have to go it alone. But it’s not enough... -
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Stella by Mackenzy Fox
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom best selling author Mackenzy Fox comes the highly anticipated MC spin-off series from the Bracken Ridge. NOLA Rebels MC - (New Orleans Series Book 15). Stay tuned for the Blurb! The men of the NOLA Rebels MC will do anything for their club. They’re a brotherhood, a club who stands mighty, and above all else, they take care of business, New Orleans style... -
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Property of Rio: Kings of Anarchy MC: West Texas by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings☆ Welcome to the Kings of Anarchy MC, where the Kings rule in chaos, and the open road is our Kingdom. ☆. With 30 of your favorite authors penning their own chapters in this outlaw empire, you'll dive into a world where rules are a thing of the past. Here, nobody messes with the Kings or lays a hand on their property. ☆Are you ready to ride with the Kings of Anarchy MCIsla... -
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His Beauty by Leah Sharelle
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsYou, Beauty are the love of my life. Steel was one of the best snipers the commando's had ever seen. He was the V. P of the Wounded Souls MC and ran the club's Bar and Grill. Steel was also desperately lonely. He tried to fill the void in his heart with the wrong woman. Callie was easy, she didn't make him use his heart... -
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Over My Dead Body by Rebelle Fleur
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 29 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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Nolan by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNolan Bishop has felt like an outsider in the Savage Kings MC ever since he gave up the nomad lifestyle to try and put down some roots. He’s a convicted felon, searching for his place in the world without screwing up his probation... -
![Chelsea's Knight: A Poseidon Warriors MC novel by Darlene Tallman]()
Chelsea's Knight: A Poseidon Warriors MC novel by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGrowing up, Chelsea’s life was anything but good until her nonni stepped in and removed her from the abuse she endured on a daily basis. A quiet woman, she preferred to be behind the scenes, which is why her position as Gia’s maid was a perfect job opportunity for her. Her past also enabled her to see what was happening to Gia behind closed doors during her first marriage... -
![Glacier's Thaw: A Poseidon's Warriors MC novel by Darlene Tallman]()
Glacier's Thaw: A Poseidon's Warriors MC novel by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGlacier I’m awkward, socially inept, and if it wasn’t for the men in my club who I now call brother, I’m unsure if I’d still be kicking around this ol’ earth. Life isn’t kind to those who face challenges, especially when they’re not physically visible... -
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Alpha Wolves Motorcycle Club: The Complete Series by Violet Blaze, C.M. Stunich
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Alpha Wolves Motorcycle Club owns my sleepy coastal hometown. Their inked-up a**hole president owns my heart. But I’m the mayor’s daughter, his righthand in the office. My whole life, all I’ve ever wanted is to succeed in politics... -
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Saint by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSaint: Heartlands MC 4. An Alpha Man, Curvy Woman MC Romance. Saint. They call me Saint. But I’m not one. I’ve always lived life by my rules and my own moral code. What I did may have put me behind bars, but I don’t regret it. At least not until I met her. She’s the one. And my past is the one thing that may destroy our future. Cat. The MC found me... -
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Maddox by Megan O'Brien
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’ve never known what it’s like to have a dream that’s really mine. To live a life without fear. Being the niece of the most ruthless mob boss in Las Vegas has made any sort of freedom impossible. Francesca Rossi has spent much of her life balancing the weight of running the family bakery with avoiding her uncle’s life of violence and corruption... -
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Dirty Eoin by Harley Diamond
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAN UNHAPPILY EVER AFTER? My life is no fairytale. I’m no Prince Charming. She’s no Disney Princess. She’s the femme fatale in the story. Fuck. Marry. Kill. I chose the former. She chose the latter. My family chose the option neither of us wanted. For thirty-eight years, I waited to marry the right woman, and then I was forced to marry the wrong one... -
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Gamble by Jessica Hall
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReturning home after work, Fallon discovers her father unconscious and their house overrun by men she doesn't know. The stakes are high, and the odds are stacked against her younger sister is on the brink of death, needing expensive medical treatment they can't afford. Driven by desperation, their father attempted the unthinkable – robbing the casino where Fallon works, only to fail disastrously... -
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Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNICOLE. I've always been the perfect daughter, sister, and friend. After all, my father and brother are Titans. We’re high society, so I have an image to uphold. Costa Rica was supposed to be just a last summer hurrah before the new semester began. It ended up being the night when the good girl did something bad. A one-time indiscretion... -
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Long Way Down by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen she was six, a horrific crime against a family member determined the course of Melissa Dixon’s life. It eventually drove her away from her tiny, Mississippi home town, away from her family, and into a career in law enforcement. Living and working in NYC, she keeps the past locked away tight, memory relegated to rare nightmares... -
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Tristano by Cala Riley
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSerena. The night I met him was supposed to be the worst night of my life. I can’t regret it when it brought him into my life. Now my dark knight hides in the shadows, but he’s never far away. When a new threat emerges, it makes the line between us blur...Categorized as:
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Maverick's Code by Zoey Rose
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMaverick. I should kill her on sight. She's an Outlaw, the enemy. So why am I bringing Sadie to my apartment instead of the clubhouse? Why does her bruised face make me want to murder whoever hurt her? She thinks she's lost everything now that her MC has betrayed her. She has no idea how wrong she is. Because I see the fire beneath her fear - the strength that helped her escape... -
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Atonement by S.W. Frank
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEveryone must pay for their sins. Call it kismet, destiny, karma, fate or whatever the hell you like, payment will be exacted, the only question is at what cost? Atonement, Volume IV of the Alfonzo mob saga returns and in this edition, Alfonzo's choice not to kill a rat may eventually be his undoing... -
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Van by Erin Trejo
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“He isn’t worth the tears, darlin’. No man is. Especially one that can hurt somethin’ as precious as you. ”. Van is and has always been a player, never wanting to settle down or have a family. Growing up with a houseful of sisters, he appreciates women, and one thing he won’t ignore is men hurting women. Chyanne is pregnant and escaping an abusive relationship... -
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Rage by Jessica Ames
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnjoy this dark motorcycle club romance from USA Today Bestselling romance author Jessica Ames. .. Rage. Getting sent to Manchester feels like a punishment. I’m the new kid in the club and trying to prove to my brothers that I’m worthy of their loyalty comes at a cost. As the war with the Pioneers heats up, lines are crossed to survive... -
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The Warriors' Hearts by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLove is in the air this Valentine's Day as the men of Poseidon's Warriors MC take their old ladies on a weeklong trip to the Maldives. While they're away, Mary and Momma M, as well as the single guys and prospects will be overseeing the kids and businesses. Nothing could possibly go wrong or could it? Suitable for ages 18+ due to adult content, situations & language. -
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Wirth by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTrouble is coming for the Dirty Aces MC when they least expect it. After a patch-over party turns into a near fatal shootout that injures several members, the Dirty Aces MC is left reeling. Wirth feels especially guilty since he wasn’t at the bar when his brothers needed him the most...Categorized as:
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The Mafia Enforcer's Temptation by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’d rather burn than belong to him. Too bad fate. .. and the Irish mafia. .. have other plans. Seamus Murphy is everything I was raised to destroy. Irish. Brutal. Unshakable. He killed my cousin. Stole my future. And now? He’s the man I’m being forced to marry. It started with a heist. One second I was stealing back my family’s crest—... -
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Mountain Daddy: A Dark Mafia, Age Gap Romance by Milli Rabbit
I didn’t know our one-night stand left her pregnant. Can’t blame her. I’m not the type you take home to meet daddy. As a mafia leader, I’m not exactly marriage material. But the moment I saw her bent over in that tight mini skirt,. I knew I’d claim her for life. Curves wrapped in leather. A smile I would burn the world down to protect. We had one night. Then she saw me kill a man... -
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The Devil's Deceit by Tracie Delaney, Wander Aguiar
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChristian De Vil ruined my life. I intend to demolish his. Six months of meticulous planning led me right into the lion’s den. My the charming and powerful third son of the De Vil Dynasty. Oh, he plays a good game, but I know what lurks beneath his dangerously smooth exterior. A killer. The man responsible for my parents' deaths...
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