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Chief's Addiction by Madalyn Judge
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCHIEFFive years ago, I let Cora Allen slip through my fingers thanks to a lie I never bothered to correct and the club life that demanded everything from me. As President of the Jacksonville Saints MC, I had a war on my hands, enemies closing in from all sides, and the last thing I needed was a distraction. But the second I walked into her world again, I realized nothing had changed... -
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Midnight Enemy by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOur families have been enemies for thirty years. So why do I want Scarlett Stone more than the air I breathe?Scarlett and I couldn’t be more different.I’m 6’2” and big all over (so I’ve been told). She’s tiny. Like a hobbit without the hairy feet.I’m a billionaire who owns a city penthouse and buys Italian suits in Milan. She lives in a commune and wears real flowers in her hair... -
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![Secret Betrayals: Dark MC & Mafia Romance | Second Chance | Romantic Suspense by Tonya Anders]()
Secret Betrayals: Dark MC & Mafia Romance | Second Chance | Romantic Suspense by Tonya Anders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome sins never die. And some loves refuse to stay buried.Brian “Talon” Masterson leaned into everything that mattered. Wearing the crown of the Lucifer’s Saints MC Presidency was always his legacy to carry. Loyalty, brotherhood, blood—that’s the world he chose. But no patch could ever cover the scar left by the woman he betrayed and let go… or the truth he never saw coming... -
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Secret Betrayals: Dark MC & Mafia Romance | Second Chance | Romantic Suspense by Tonya Anders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Secret Betrayals, loyalty is tested, family is redefined, and love is forged in fire. Some sins can’t be forgiven. Some debts can’t be repaid. And some hearts refuse to be broken more than once.Beneath the roar of engines and the glint of chrome, the Sinners ride the line between loyalty and treachery... -
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![Broken Deal by Yinn Quirós]()
Broken Deal by Yinn Quirós
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSophiaIn front of the world, I'm the loud, funny best friend. The perfect eldest daughter. The talented journalist. The one who plays the game but never lets her heart get involved. But underneath, I’m a mess—hiding from the one thing I fear love.Then I meet Lorenzo Mancini, the infamous billionaire player... -
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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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![The Kiss Plot by Nicole French]()
The Kiss Plot by Nicole French
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJane and Eric de Vries. Often enemies. Sometimes lovers. Husband and wife. Or are we? I wore the dress. We said the vows. And somehow it became more than just a stunt to collect his billions. A promise bound by love more than hate. Until the bastard left me at the altar. Now my errant husband has disappeared, leaving me to unravel his secrets, one by one... -
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To Have and To Hold: Arranged marriage stand-alone by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsArranged marriage, age-gap, forbidden love, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, Romeo and Juliet vibes, family saga, Mafia/cartel romance, Slow burn, Redemption, Morally gray hero, dangerous romanceThe Roríguez cartel is spinning out of control, tragedy putting the alliance and our future in question... -
![Crossing the Brooklyn Briggs by Dana LeCheminant]()
Crossing the Brooklyn Briggs by Dana LeCheminant
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHigh school teacher Brooklyn Briggs has always been great with chemistry but terrible with relationships. When a guy drops into her life—literally—and offers to coach her into getting a date with her longtime crush, she's willing to accept any help she can get.Even if her new flirting coach is her brother Houston's best friend, the guy who drove her crazy all throughout high school... -
![Master of Revenge by Sienna Snow]()
Master of Revenge by Sienna Snow
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe are rivals. Sworn enemies. And he is the only man to ignite a fire in my soul. I walk a fine line between control and chaos, defined by my past and driven by my future. Nothing can stop me from protecting those I love. Zack Lykaios is cunning and dangerous. He wants to destroy everything I've built on his ruthless march to the top... -
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The Gutshot: A Small Town Romance by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Gutshot is the final book in the series A Good Run Of Bad Luck and should be read in order. It was just another day in the life of being a small town cop.I’m a protector at heart, and always have been.Which is why I stepped up immediately after finding out I had a kid.Well…to be honest, I didn’t believe it at first... -
![Her Unflinching Warrior by Caitlyn O'Leary]()
Her Unflinching Warrior by Caitlyn O'Leary
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill These Enemies To Lovers Survive Long Enough To Realize They’re Perfect for One Another?Navy SEAL Gideon Smith never expected to run into Jada Harlow ever again, and that was fine with him. The woman drove him out of his mind. Unfortunately, fate had other plans... -
![Antwan: BWWM, Single Parent, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe]()
Antwan: BWWM, Single Parent, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sexy single parent romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.April Johnson, a hardworking COO, navigates a life away from her daughter, focusing on her career.Everything changes when she meets Antwan Collins, a charismatic lawyer from a high-profile family, at a charity event.Their casual encounter quickly spirals into a deeper connection, challenging April’s cautious approach to life and love... -
![Undeniable by Delaney Diamond]()
Undeniable by Delaney Diamond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey can’t stand each other…or can they? For years, hard work and perseverance have been the tenets by which Santiago Vila lived his life. As such, he’s achieved everything he’s gone after. Except Abena Dubango. She’s the total package of brains, beauty, and a sense of humor. Even though she wears another man’s ring, he’s never forgotten the moments they spent together... -
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![Beyond the Badge: Crew by Jeanne St. James]()
Beyond the Badge: Crew by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen life gives you lemons… Throw them out. It’s too much damn work to make lemonade… When a member must leave the Tri-State Federal Drug Task Force, Colin Crew, as leader, doesn’t get to pick a replacement. Instead, he’s assigned one. One he’s not happy about.Not only because the woman only has a year on the job as a DEA agent, but she’s also younger than he’d like...Categorized as:
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![Skipped a Beat by J.B. Salsbury]()
Skipped a Beat by J.B. Salsbury
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRyder Kyle is a spoiled, self-righteous jerk. He doesn’t understand suffering. Entitled guy like him wouldn’t recognize desperation if it smacked him in his perfect face. I don’t need him, but I do need a ride west. I won’t let the guy who reminds me of the mess I left behind interfere with my plan to get to Los Angeles... -
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Love on Display by Dana LeCheminant
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThey’re sworn enemies. They also happen to be incredibly attracted to one another.After bonding at a half-marathon, rival gym owners Cam and Kailani discover the person they thought could be their soulmate turns out to be the reason their respective businesses are failing...Categorized as:
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![Good As Hell: A Mogul Series Dark Romance by Kenya Goree-Bell]()
Good As Hell: A Mogul Series Dark Romance by Kenya Goree-Bell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrince Hassan Al RasheedYesterday, I found out I was a father.Today, I kidnapped the biggest star in the world because she thought to keep my son from me.Soon she will learn there is no where she can run from me.I gave her one night. One.Now, I’m taking her forever.Lyric is an icon. The most loved and loathed artist of her time... -
![My Summer in Seoul by Rachel Van Dyken]()
My Summer in Seoul by Rachel Van Dyken
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes a standalone new adult romance set in the competitive world of K-pop.It’s not all K-dramas and happily ever afters. Intern with Korea’s number one record label? Yes, please. Find out there’s a huge scandal I need to help “manage”… not so much...Categorized as:
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Digging Deep by Jay Hogan
A Digging Deep Story Drake Park has a complicated life. As a gay male midwife, he’s used to raising eyebrows. Add Crohn’s disease and things get interesting—or not, considering the sad state of his love life. Experience has taught Drake that most men are fair-weather sailors when it comes to handling his condition—gone for dust when things get rough... -
![Ritual by Kandi Steiner]()
Ritual by Kandi Steiner
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA new year at Palm South University means new classes, new chances at love, and of course, new fresh-off-the-grill drama.Cassie faces a ghost from her past in her new Genetics class while Adam fights for his brothers’ respect as second-term president...Categorized as:
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![Prince of Sin by Ivy Wild]()
Prince of Sin by Ivy Wild
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s the reluctant mafia prince,my unlikely savior,and my wildest temptation. Ten years ago,I committed the ultimate sin,and he helped me cover it up. We spent one night together and then I ranI sought absolutionBut he? He found me. I saw something I shouldn’t have.My life should be forfeit,but he won’t let anyone touch me...Categorized as:
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![Love Will Always Remember by Tracey Livesay]()
Love Will Always Remember by Tracey Livesay
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAn accident changed Leighton Clarke's life forever. After waking from a coma, Leighton Clarke can’t remember anything from the past six years. She’s stunned when her doctors inform her she has amnesia, something she didn’t think occurred outside of soap operas. Anxious and disoriented, the only person who elicits any feelings is Jonathan Moran, a gorgeous chef with compassionate brown eyes . . -
![The Victorian by Rosalind Abel]()
The Victorian by Rosalind Abel
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSexy bartender Seth Marino is the epitome of the allure and sophistication for which the town of Lavender Shores is known. For twenty years, Seth has found contentment and happiness as co-owner of the Blue Blossom Bed-and-Breakfast. Seth’s kind heart, good looks, and humor charm both locals and tourists—except the one person who despises him... -
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![Rosso Billionaires: Three Book Greek Billionaire Romance Anthology by Leslie North]()
Rosso Billionaires: Three Book Greek Billionaire Romance Anthology by Leslie North
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThese sexy Greek billionaires play by their own rules—and winning is the only option…Take a trip to sultry Greece in this smouldering three-book boxset by USA Today bestselling author Leslie North. Three couples find themselves trying—and failing—to deny attractions that are destined to lead to love... -
![Suited For You by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda]()
Suited For You by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s smug, conceited … and hot as hell … Becoming a partner at Caldwell and Holton will be the crowning achievement in my hard fought career. There’s just one problem. One arrogant, materialistic, flashy problem: Saint Caldwell. Unlike me, he’s never had to struggle for anything a day in his life … or so I think. But there’s more to the man than a showy Porsche and killer smile... -
![Defenseless Hearts: A Standalone Sports Romance by Mika Jolie]()
Defenseless Hearts: A Standalone Sports Romance by Mika Jolie
In the game of love, winning is harder than it looks. River Baldwin is sexy as puck. Carved abs, strong muscles. His talent with his hockey stick elevates him to godlike status. He’s also in trouble. The center for the Brooklyn Cobras has a PR crisis only I can solve. But he’s arrogant, stubborn, and used to getting his way—all things that make my job harder... -
![The Hate Vow by Nicole French]()
The Hate Vow by Nicole French
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsEric der Vries. Looks like millions. Worth billions. A body like the David with a mind to match. Unfortunately for this wayward heir, to keep his money, he needs a wife. And of all the women in the world, he chooses me. Too bad I’ve hated him for five years, since he took all my tears and tossed me away... -
![Dear Hattie by Cassie Mint]()
Dear Hattie by Cassie Mint
Hattie’s Guide to Crushing on Your Workplace Arch Nemesis:Rule one: Do not engage. Do not give that doorway-leaning, sinful-smirking jerk the satisfaction.Rule two: No more late nights together in the office. No more sparks flying by the water cooler. And absolutely no tackling him into the corporate ball pit.Rule three: Never forget that you loathe each other. Never admit to any squishy feelings...Categorized as:
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![Be My Revenge by Nia Arthurs]()
Be My Revenge by Nia Arthurs
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTo get back at my ex, I’ll say ‘yes’ to my enemy.I’m a simple girl with a shopping addiction and a broken heart.The last thing I need is drama, something Nick Webb attracts in spades.The billionaire drives me crazy with his sexy smiles, cocky one-liners and have I mentioned his gorgeous brown eyes?I’m determined to keep my distance... -
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Irresistible by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDiego's Story.Before they fell head-over-heels, the Valentino brothers ruled Chicago with iron wills and closed fists. Now, the men in their inner circle are taking the reins and taking the plunge into their own deliciously wicked happily-ever-afters. The streets of Chicago will run red as these bad boys set out to tame the curvy women fate has in store for them... -
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His Christmas Gift by R.S. Elliot
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy high school enemy is my new boss. He’s also my fake fiancé and now…I’m having his baby.AutumnWhen my aunt sold her gym, I thought I was going to lose my job.Instead, I just got a new billionaire boss.The man I crushed on in high school even though he and his friends bullied me relentlessly.Dean is still gorgeous, confident, and totally not my type...Categorized as:
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![Deceptive Knight by Sienna Snow]()
Deceptive Knight by Sienna Snow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI am a liar, a deceiver, a devil in the dark.I will hunt you, steal your secrets, and use them against you.You will never see me coming.Then I met my match.She cut out my heart, left me bleeding, without a backward glance.But, she made one mistake...she stepped back into my world, trying to run from her past.She's mine, and she will soon learn there is no escape when fate says she belongs to me... -
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'Chelle: Zara's world by Shantel Davis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChildhood traumas and adult losses have made Nichelle untrusting and jaded, and she wears it on her sleeve for all to see. Seeing her friend thrive, she decided to change her life for the better. Meanwhile, Anton, obsessed and determined, has set his sights on Nichelle, willing to manipulate her to make her his at any cost...Categorized as:
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![Beniamino DeLuca by Jade Royal]()
Beniamino DeLuca by Jade Royal
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCaught in the web of her husband’s dirty secrets, Simone could lose everything she’s worked for. The debt her husband has with the Italian mob threatens to bankrupt her completely. Her club is the one thing that can save her. She can either do business with the devil and sacrifice her soul or she can walk away from it all.Beniamino Deluca is cleaning up the mess his father left behind... -
![Cowboy's Plus Sized Surrogate by Ciara Cole, Brittney Brooke]()
Cowboy's Plus Sized Surrogate by Ciara Cole, Brittney Brooke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll I wanted was a surrogate...I hadn’t expected to find beautiful, curvaceous Serena.SerenaHe was a difficult man to get close to.A movie star.A rodeo champion.A man made of ice.Still, what need did I have to get close to him?I was nothing but his surrogate.A few months on his ranch and then I’d be gone.But now Parker Manns is all I can think about.He’s everything I want... -
![Nitro (Sin City MC: Oakland Chapter) by Cassie Verano]()
Nitro (Sin City MC: Oakland Chapter) by Cassie Verano
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlthough allied in spirit, my twin brother, Ryan, and I haven’t always been aligned in values. After our parents’ double homicide, Ryan joined forces with the Oakland Police Dept, while I became a member of the Sin City MC. When a case he’s working on lands him in the Oakland Medical Center ICU, I know our pasts have come back to haunt us... -
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Miles Apart by Tanvier Peart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTest-driving the best friend of my best friend's husband between the sheets is off-limits. I know it, and so does Miles.We're not friends and only tolerate each other in small doses whenever our paths cross. Miles Walker is a pain in my side who challenges me to no end. But he's also my mirror who sees all of me, even the parts I try to hide. Fate seems hell-bent on bringing Miles and me together... -
![Miles Apart by Tanvier Peart]()
Miles Apart by Tanvier Peart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTest-driving the best friend of my best friend's husband between the sheets is off-limits. I know it, and so does Miles.We're not friends and only tolerate each other in small doses whenever our paths cross. Miles Walker is a pain in my side who challenges me to no end. But he's also my mirror who sees all of me, even the parts I try to hide. Fate seems hell-bent on bringing Miles and me together...Categorized as:
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![Deep Pockets by Nana Malone]()
Deep Pockets by Nana Malone
I was never supposed to have a crush on my best friend's little sister. Morgan is too young. Too innocent. And she's in far too much danger.I’ve built a legitimate empire in New York, far from the life of shadows and violence in which I was raised. I'm heir to a dark throne.When she needs temporary shelter, I allow her to crash at my place... -
![Broken Ties by Nana Malone, M. Malone]()
Broken Ties by Nana Malone, M. Malone
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI was the hero once, until I was betrayed.Now I’m something else. I am the shadow that haunts the night. I am a hunter, a protector. I am Jonas Castillo.For years I’ve existed on the edge of the dark, protecting innocents who can’t protect themselves. Until… her. Jessica JJ Jones. The bane of my existence. A bright light in the dark. The crack in my armor...Categorized as:
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![SINS & Lies: Book 2 of SINS by Lexxi James]()
SINS & Lies: Book 2 of SINS by Lexxi James
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsKennedyMy father used to say keep your friends close and your enemies closer.But what if Enzo D'Angelo is the devil?Do I run?Or keep him closest of all?Because Golden Eyes has made one thing mercilessly I owe him.Which means...he owns me.EnzoI was born to be ruthless.A wild beast running Chicago in a five-figure suit.And make no mistake,When what's mine is stolen,Retribution will be ten-fold... -
![Roadside Attractions by Mara Quinn]()
Roadside Attractions by Mara Quinn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsStella and Roman were supposed to be forever.However, that was before Roman left Stella with nothing but a note detailing vague plans to "find himself" and see new places. Now, it's just Stella, her broken heart, and an extra half of the rent to pay.Enter Wyatt Song--free-spirited, infuriatingly attractive, and a notorious player. Roman's best friend, and the bane of Stella's existence... -
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The Silent Note by Nelia Alarcon
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis cruel king won’t stop until he marries me.Zane Cross is a rule breaker.A monster with pretty blue eyes.A beast who feeds on the forbidden.And we absolutely cannot be together.Even if his dad and my mom weren’t married…Even if he wasn’t my student…Even if someone didn’t want me dead…But the more I try to push him away, the more he binds us together.With a ring.With a promise.With a kiss... -
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![Taming the Tease by Golden Angel]()
Taming the Tease by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRick Winter is tired of playing empty scenes with submissives, only to return home alone. He wants what he sees his friends getting - a real relationship with submissives who love them. Unfortunately, since his move to be closer to his friends and Stronghold, the kink club he goes to, the only woman that's really sparked his interest not only isn't a submissive, she's his neighbor... -
![Then Came You by Dylan Allen]()
Then Came You by Dylan Allen
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMost people dream of falling in love. But all I know of love is that it turns smart people into fools. So, I don’t dream, I work. And put distance between myself and the stain my father’s betrayal left on my family. When I land a high powered job in London,It feels like I finally have everything I want...Categorized as:
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![My Roman by Rose Croft]()
My Roman by Rose Croft
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom the author of The Mendoza Family Series comes a new college/NA enemies-to-lovers romance. Welcome to Hillside U and meet the alpha boys who rule it.𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧She’s both a liar and a thief.But she’s in my world now.She can run, but she can’t hide.Hope she’s ready to play...𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐚Hillside University was supposed to be my fresh start...Categorized as:
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![Golden Hour of You and Me by K. Jamila]()
Golden Hour of You and Me by K. Jamila
✶ Coming October 2022 ✶ Sheyanne Shaw hates nothing more than she hates her hometown of Flagstaff, Arizona. Except maybe being forced to return to it. After escaping her estranged relationship with her father, leaving behind her brother and her best friends, she returns after four years away. All to help her father in sorting out the house and the stables she grew up on... -
![The Assassin in 5F by Nana Malone]()
The Assassin in 5F by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis time, romance isn’t the only thing undercover(s).It’s not exactly a traditional date night to get involved in a shootout. Then again, there’s nothing traditional about Lyra and Marcus. It was hard enough to hide their undercover work from each other--but discovering that their agencies are sworn enemies? Awkward...Categorized as:
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![Done and Done by Leonor Soliz]()
Done and Done by Leonor Soliz
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAlex is insufferable, ridiculously hot, and my colleague. I can barely stand him… yet I can’t resist him. A one-night stand with my grumpy co-manager was no big deal when he planned to quit and leave town. Except he’s back, and not even my mom’s famous ropa vieja can make things better...
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