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Dangerous Renegade by Heather Long
The mute twin. The strange brother. The broken one. I’d been called so many names over the years. None of them mattered. My mirror cared more than I did. But he never treated me as less. None of them did. My brothers were the Vandals. They didn’t always understand, but they never judged and they always had my back. I would always have theirs. They were my life until Starling came to us... -
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Beautiful Ascension by P.H. Nix
Are you ready for the exciting end of the Edgewood Academy Elite? There are so many questions left to answer. Can the Heirs get their girl back or has too much damage been done? Edgewood thinks it’s destroyed me, but I’m coming back swinging. I let them in, and they broke my heart. Now, it’s time for the Heirs and the town of Edgewood to pay...Categorized as:
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![Broken Heir by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby]()
Broken Heir by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby
I thought the truth would be black and white. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The Boys of Ascendance Bay have wormed their way under my skin, or rather some of them have. The others I’m still not so sure about. With each task for the Regents getting deadlier and the Pi Ep parties growing more depraved, the guys have become my safe haven...Categorized as:
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Beautiful Soldier by E.M. Moore
In the Heights, everyone fears the Heights Crew. I wish I had the luxury. I can’t afford to run away from them, I have to run to them. Why? Because now they’re my only chance at survival. Johnny, Brawler, Oscar, Magnum—I hope we can all come together to get out of this. It’s going to take a lot more than luck to free me from the wrongs I’ve been accused of... -
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![Dirty Crazy Bad: The Complete Collection by Siobhan Davis]()
Dirty Crazy Bad: The Complete Collection by Siobhan Davis
A dark, secret society, reverse harem romance from USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Siobhan Davis. This set includes the prequel, Dirty Crazy Bad book 1, Dirty Crazy Bad book 2, and exclusive brand-new bonus content told from multiple character POVs. In the secret society of The Luminaries, no sin will go unpunished…... -
![Chaos & Carnage by R.A. Smyth]()
Chaos & Carnage by R.A. Smyth
Blood will be shed. Lives will be lost. Freedom will be won. I might have my brother back, but Giovanni still runs free, and his alliance with the Grim Bastards is causing chaos in the streets of Black Creek. Now, more than ever, it is important for us to work as a team, but tensions are at an all time high... -
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Defiant Knight by Brooklyn Cross
The fall of a knight starts with a crack in his armor. The pieces are perfectly set, and play has just begun, but my pawn has already fallen. Of all the guys, my money was not on Myles to choose Princess over me. Ren Davies has proven to be a worthier opponent than I gave her credit for and refuses to bow at my feet... -
![Brutal Revelation by P.H. Nix]()
Brutal Revelation by P.H. Nix
School’s out, but the fun never arrived. The enemy is no longer on our doorstep. They’re inside, wreaking havoc in the form of both perceived friends and known foes. Making what was supposed to be a summer of celebration into an endless string of heartache that led us to one Brutal Revelation. Brutal Revelation is a novella in the Edgewood Academy Elite Series...Categorized as:
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![Lawless: A Dark Captive Why Choose Romance by Tracy Lorraine]()
Lawless: A Dark Captive Why Choose Romance by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn all-new and addictive dark, why-choose, captive romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tracy Lorraine. I found peace in the last place I expected, but it was a mirage built on lies and unfulfilled promises. I thought we somehow managed to find a way to co-exist in their little lair, but as usual I was wrong...Categorized as:
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![Damaged & Deadly by R.A. Smyth]()
Damaged & Deadly by R.A. Smyth
Blood will be shed. Lives will be lost. Lines will be crossed. I married the very man I’m supposed to hate. I still can’t believe it, but when I saw Luc, beaten and bloody in that church, I knew there was no way out. I had to marry him. That doesn’t mean everything the Rejects and I have worked toward has been for nothing. If anything, it matters more now than ever... -
![The Venom We Bleed by Lucy Smoke]()
The Venom We Bleed by Lucy Smoke
Silverwood Public: Home to liars, thieves, and worst of all … the Scorpion Kings. I was the Queen at my old school. Born into wealth and power. Now, thanks to my family’s deceit, I’m a pariah and a target. I’ve got no friends. No parents. No money. And no fucks left to give...Categorized as:
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Pretty Dark Vows by Callie Rose
Born into violence. Ruthlessly brutal. Savagely alluring. Maddoc, Dante, and Logan. The Reapers. They’re the type of men mothers warn their daughters about, and the last thing I should be doing is marching into their territory and proposing a deal. But I don’t have any other options... -
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Ravaged Soul by J. Rose
Sabre Security saved my life. Now they want my soul as payment. After six years in captivity, forced to fight for survival, I thought I’d seen the darkest depths of humanity. The cartel broke me, forging a ruthless weapon from my shattered pieces. Not even freedom can heal those wounds...Categorized as:
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Watch Me Rise by K.C. Kean
Emerson Grove is supposed to be my fresh start, a chance at a new beginning and a better future, yet my past is a force I never saw coming. Now my head and my heart are at odds, my future is unknown, and everything I thought I knew is in disarray. Jameson, Ezra, Leo, and Jagger are ghosts from a different time, a different me. One night changed everything and I’m not the girl they once knew...Categorized as:
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Relentless by Tracy Lorraine
An all-new and addictive dark, why-choose, captive romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tracy Lorraine. He came to save me… but what he finds could destroy him. I might have accomplished the impossible and walked back up those stairs. But I wasn’t naïve. Freedom didn’t await. Only more locked doors and nightmares. My captivity means nothing now...Categorized as:
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![Briar Valley: The Complete Duet by J. Rose]()
Briar Valley: The Complete Duet by J. Rose
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCome home, Willow. Your family is waiting for you. After spending a decade in an abusive marriage, I risked everything to escape the man who trafficked me as a vulnerable teenager. The words of a long-lost relative guide me back to Briar Valley with my little girl, in search of safety and a fresh start...Categorized as:
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You Will Bow by Rachel Leigh
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsYou Will Bow is book two in the Wicked Boys of BCU series. It is strongly encouraged to read book one, We Will Reign first. More details coming soon.Categorized as:
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Burn Like An Angel by J. Rose
“This documentary is your chance to set the record straight. All we want is the truth. ”. Harrowdean Manor is on fire. When a violent riot erupts, the fragile order inside the institute’s walls crumbles overnight. Mob mentality and chaos now reign. We’re in the eye of the storm. But the real war is in our minds. Amidst the anarchy, the true enemy lurks just beyond the barricades. Plotting...Categorized as:
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No Place Like Home by Geneva Monroe
Condemned by lies. Driven by vengeance. Bound for death. Mine will be the first public execution in a century. Only problem is, I’m innocent. Well, mostly. A single bullet shattered my world, bringing down the men who swore to protect me, and stealing my newfound freedom. The Wizard promised salvation, but the only thing I have now is a prison cell and a date with a guillotine... -
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Twisted Secrets by Rachel Leigh
The Lawless have been many things:. My friends,. My enemies,. And now my lovers. All but one…. Neo Saint—my villain dressed in leather with the body of a god and a heart made of stone. He blames me for his misfortunes. Wants me to feel his pain. It’s time he learns I’m not who he thinks I am. Someone is out there,. opening old wounds and creating new scars... -
![Angelview Academy: The Complete Trilogy by E.M. Snow]()
Angelview Academy: The Complete Trilogy by E.M. Snow
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA complete dark bully romance trilogy! Contains exclusive bonus content! At Angelview Academy, Saint Angelle is considered God. But don't be fooled by his ridiculous name or that pretty face because Saint? He’s as wicked as they come. I should know. I'm the new girl who pissed him off. The nobody who called out his crew of vicious tyrants... -
![The Silence Lies by Sophie Dyer]()
The Silence Lies by Sophie Dyer
Revenge; they say it’s best served cold, right? Well, that’s exactly what I intend to do. Enzo LaRosa was everything to me, my best friend, my second in command, and my enemies took him from me. After his death, I’m more determined than ever to make the enemy pay for what they did. But as the first female leader of The Bianchi family, I have a target on my back...Categorized as:
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Their Dangerous Game by C.S. Berry
I’ve been claimed–the last and they want all my firsts. The four horsemen of Sherman High have decided I’m theirs. Theirs to have in every way they want. Except I don’t want to be the toy of the rich boys. I mean, I’ve never even been kissed. I’m not special. Unnoticed. Unwanted. Untouched. I’ve lived my life in the shadows, invisible and safe... -
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Nemesis by S. Massery
A new darkness is seeping into Sterling Falls, and I’ve drawn its ire. When a masked stranger declares he wants our ruin—mine, my brother’s, the whole town’s—I hope he’s bluffing. A series of escalating events later, and it’s clear the threat is very present. It’s not only present, but it drags up old nightmares from my past...Categorized as:
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![Watch Me Reign by K.C. Kean]()
Watch Me Reign by K.C. Kean
There are some images that stay with you for the rest of your life, and mine are all stained with blood. This war has raged too long, but the next blood to be spilled will be at my hands. Leo, Ezra, Jameson, and Jagger have always been the most important things in my life, and now my heart is broken, my soul destroyed, and I’m taking no prisoners with my vengeance... -
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Love Hard by Eva Ashwood
Love Hard is the explosive final book in the Black Rose Kisses series. Note: The blurb below contains spoilers, so I'd highly recommend not reading it until you've finished reading the first three books. If you haven't started the series yet, begin with Fight Dirty. Got it? Great! ***. With a single bullet, my heart shattered. With a single bullet, the Jackals destroyed any chance at peace...Categorized as:
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![Convict by Blake Blessing]()
Convict by Blake Blessing
Life had always been about right and wrong. No gray area. No exceptions. But my time with the bastard sons of the Institution were slowly changing my mind–forcing me to see that sometimes the only options available to someone were bad and worse. Their justice was different than mine and I struggled with it. Except now, they were gone. Every day I’d fought to leave them, to go home...Categorized as:
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Black Creek by R.A. Smyth
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBlood will be shed. Lives will be lost. Retribution will be dealt. I work in the darkness that is Black Creek. If there’s a secret to uncover, a package to deliver, or a story to be told, I’m your girl. I'll do whatever it takes to provide for my little brother. Once upon a time, The Feral Beasts ruled Black Creek with an iron fist, but they’re long gone now... -
![Cruel Hearted by C.M. Wondrak]()
Cruel Hearted by C.M. Wondrak
The Black Hand. The syndicate of hardened criminals I planned on destroying. Things are not what they seem. Someone knows my secret, and it’s not someone I ever expected. He knows my truth, and he understands my need for vengeance—though he’s tried to convince me otherwise. What he doesn’t understand is if I don’t have justice, I’m nothing. I’m not Shay, not Celene...Categorized as:
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Player by Hattie Jude
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom Hattie Jude comes Player, a sexy standalone why choose academy romance. The secrets I’m keeping are catching up with me. I’ve tried to keep my life as simple as possible out of necessity, and for the safety of me and my sister. I’ve kept my virginity, focused on my grades, and stayed away from trouble. But the desire to live a normal life is beginning to override everything else...Categorized as:
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Disobedient Pawn by Brooklyn Cross
Never underestimate the power of a pawn. My life seemed pretty perfect until I turned twelve. Then everything was destroyed with a fainting spell, a doctor’s visit, and a diagnosis that rocked me to my core. Now at seventeen, I am being shipped to a new country and school with no support from my father...Categorized as:
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Chaos Crown by Ruby Vincent
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChaos Crown description will be published closer to the release date to prevent spoilers. -
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Deviant by Sheridan Anne
Death is cruel. It’s unforgiving and brutal. It robbed me of the life I wanted to live and stole what little hope I had for the future. I was supposed to be something great. I was supposed to have it all …. But a single bullet changed everything...Categorized as:
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![Evading Darkness by K.M. Baker]()
Evading Darkness by K.M. Baker
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen they say the past always finds a way to catch up to you, they aren't lying. I spent years on the run, trying to hide from my father and our society. I was careful and never stayed in the same place for very long, but when I landed in Braxton Falls, I couldn't leave. I fell in love, made my first real friend in years, and let my guard down... -
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![Never Say Never: Why-choose, Peter Pan Retelling by N. Owens]()
Never Say Never: Why-choose, Peter Pan Retelling by N. Owens
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat if Neverland was more sinful then we thought? Once upon a time there lived a pretty little princess…. Sike! !! Ha, a princess, try a bad ass hacker. Well used to be, until I stopped when it got someone I love killed, but hacking is still in my blood. So, when my best friend sends someone to me for a job, I take it... -
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Pretty Little Lies by Hazel Grace
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe was everything I ever wanted…. And then she chose him. I’ve never met an ass like Bay Astor’s. And I mean that respectfully. From the first punch I saw her throw, to every sassy word that leaves her pretty lips, the word obsessed doesn’t even begin to describe the level of fixated I am. I want her to drive me like she does her car—reckless, hard, and absolutely hot as hell. So does Torin...Categorized as:
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![Here Lies a Saint: A Dark Bully Academy Romance by C.L. Matthews]()
Here Lies a Saint: A Dark Bully Academy Romance by C.L. Matthews
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBeing rich is great until you become the saint of Arcadia. Gentleman. Charmer. All-star. They call me a saint, but if they knew the lies, the fallacies,. and what truths I hide, I’d be labeled a proclaimed sinner. I lie, do all the bad deeds, especially if it does right by her. She’s the darkness but also the light. He’s my downfall but also my redemption...Categorized as:
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Reese by Candice Wright
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome to the Candy shop. Where poison never tasted so sweet. .. Being a Candy Girl is more than just a job, it’s who I am. But before I became Reese. I was known as Malice, the street kid who killed a man before disappearing without a trace. Now seven years later a serial killer is using those same streets as his hunting ground. To catch him, I’ll have to go back to where it all began... -
![Mafie Trials: Brutal Boys of the Mafie- Book 2 by T.R. Oldin]()
Mafie Trials: Brutal Boys of the Mafie- Book 2 by T.R. Oldin
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHer. I finally know the truth. There's been a hidden player on the board—moving pieces from behind a curtain. Now that the veil has burned, it’s time to start a new game... -
![Psycho Punks by Madeline Fay]()
Psycho Punks by Madeline Fay
This is it. The moment it's come down to. .. the end of my new beginning. My veins were once frozen, that if you cut me open, it would have been so cold. So very cold that I felt nothing. Now, my blood flows with fire, a purpose to fight back. To keep living and to love. The evil that exist around me doesn't know what they have unleashed. Psycho isn't even the right word to describe me...Categorized as:
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Damaged by Sheridan Anne
Play with fire; you’ll get burned. Play with me; I’ll get even. Dynasty came roaring into my life, bringing four of the most incredibly delicious men I’ve ever laid my eyes on, but along with it came a life that I was never expecting. This world is filled with corruption. There are secrets and lies around every corner...Categorized as:
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Empire by Sheridan Anne
An Empire risen from blood and ash. Murder. Betrayal. Undisputable power. A sacrifice to be given. An innocent life to be lost. He made the solemn vow. The flesh of my flesh will perish in flames,. but the blood will forever reign. -------. All I wanted was a new life, a fresh start in Faders Bay. But fate hadn’t written my name in the stars, it was written in cold, murderous blood. Zade. Sawyer...Categorized as:
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![Thick Skinned by C.M. Wondrak]()
Thick Skinned by C.M. Wondrak
The Black Hand. The criminal organization that owns everyone in Cypress, a group of people who rule the city in blood and blackmail. My plan is to take them down. Whether it’s one by one or all together, I will watch the Black Hand burn for what they did to my family five years ago. For my parents, for my brother… this vengeance is for them. I have both Jameson sons wrapped around my fingers... -
![Why Don't You Save Me? by Rae Knight]()
Why Don't You Save Me? by Rae Knight
We will get her back. No matter the cost. Tori’s been taken. Nico's done the unthinkable—kidnapped her right from under our noses. We’ve spent years fighting for her, trying to prove that we’re the ones who deserve her, and just when we managed to have her the way we've wanted, he’s got her. He’s using her. Telling her to say she hates us, that she never loved us... -
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![Toxic Creek by K.C. Kean]()
Toxic Creek by K.C. Kean
“It’s so nice when toxic people stop talking to you. It’s like the trash took itself out. ”. I had everything I ever wanted, until my life was flipped upside down. Now, I’m suddenly being forced to live in my parent’s hometown, with complete strangers. Like my heart isn’t broken enough. Could I fall any further? Yes. Yes, I could. Why might that be? The Allstars...Categorized as:
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![Bind Me by H.M. Slade]()
Bind Me by H.M. Slade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThey betrayed me, and now I'm left in the wake of the destruction. Cerberus made a promise to save Axton Harbor from the sickness that has corrupted it for far too long. And somehow, I became collateral damage in their quest for justice... -
![No Honor Among Thieves by R.E. Bond]()
No Honor Among Thieves by R.E. Bond
Everyone assumes rich girls are spoiled brats. They don’t see us locked in our towers, being kept as pawns and nothing more. I’ve spent my life being caged, hidden from society to avoid shaming my father. I always knew the day would come that he’d try to marry me off in a business deal. His plans are ruined when he finds out I’ve been sneaking out and I’m not as pure as he thought...Categorized as:
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![Lethal Vengeance by Stella Brie]()
Lethal Vengeance by Stella Brie
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVengeance is the name your soul screams when it shatters. It’s a call into the darkness, a promise to Death himself, to abandon the light until death is served to those who wronged you. Three years ago, they took the only person who mattered and dumped her like trash in the desert. Justice failed Quinn. Vengeance would not. Two enemies. One down, one to go...Categorized as:
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![Bound by Ruin by Misti Wilds]()
Bound by Ruin by Misti Wilds
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsand when nothing remains but smoke and ash, she will cloak herself in ruin and learn to breathe in the dark. Bound by Ruin is book three of the Brutal Beauty series. Why choose, Russian mafia, dark romance.Categorized as:
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![Tempted to Rebel by Misti Wilds]()
Tempted to Rebel by Misti Wilds
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey promised to love me, but that love might kill me. After I finally agree to having a child with Rage, the domineering mafia enforcer holds on too tight. His love is suffocating, bruising, and too much for me to handle. But his brother Rebel might be the secret to our success. He lives to bend the rules, and I quickly become his favorite one to break...Categorized as:
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