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Finding Forever: Book 3 of the Rollin On Series by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJimmy and Izzy are up! Izzy Hart was his from the beginning of time... despite the fact her brothers would kill him for even looking at her. Best friends since birth, Jim and Iz grew up together and knew where their futures were heading; they just didn't tell anyone else their plans, least of all each other. Now Iz is having a baby with another man... -
![An Act of Obsession by K.C. Lynn]()
An Act of Obsession by K.C. Lynn
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe’s beautiful yet scarred beyond repair. He’s powerful and lethal, in and out of the ring. One act of kindness brought Sophie Parish far more danger than she could have ever imagined. Now she’s on the run, leaving behind her family and the only dream she’s ever had. Retired EFC fighter Kolan Slade’s life has been one endless battle after another... -
![Hard to Lose by K. Bromberg]()
Hard to Lose by K. Bromberg
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn all new series of standalone books by New York Times Bestselling author, K, Bromberg. Four sisters set out to try to save their family business. Book 4, Hard to Lose: More info coming soon... -
![For the Love of Beard by Lani Lynn Vale]()
For the Love of Beard by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTobias knows that women are a lot of trouble, and one in particular is more trouble than most. Yet even with the knowledge that she’s a pain in the ass, he doesn’t stop himself from doing the one thing he knows that he shouldn’t do—fall in love with her. It’s supposed to be simple. Get in, get the girl, and get out... -
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![Chasing Shadows by Brittney Sahin]()
Chasing Shadows by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom the hunters . . . to the hunted.When former CIA officer, Harper Brooks, joined an elite unit of special operators, her mission was to serve and protect, not to fall in love. But Roman Riviera was like no one she’d ever met.Echo Four was the quiet one. A broody genius. And that intense and gorgeous Navy SEAL stole her heart...Categorized as:
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![Rider's Revenge by Jamie Begley]()
Rider's Revenge by Jamie Begley
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsRevenge is a seven-letter word that isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a word for those who have been wronged. Jo Turner has been waiting five, long years to finally turn revenge into vengeance. Using Rider, the pretty-faced manwhore, is simply the price she is willing to pay to satiate her desire for revenge... -
![Charge To My Line by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Charge To My Line by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsYou’re the Charge… Bad Boy. Screw-up. Good for nothing. Hero. Angel. These were all words Grayson ‘Torren’ Trammel had heard whispered behind his back over his lifetime. What he hadn't heard was ‘quitter,’ and he’d be damned if some little rehab chick, with her beautiful blonde hair, and hot, sassy little mouth was going to label him as such. To My… Tru knows Grayson’s not for her... -
![Fighting to Forgive by J.B. Salsbury]()
Fighting to Forgive by J.B. Salsbury
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhat do you do when everything you avoid, turns out to be exactly what you need?Easy and predictable, just the way he likes it, Blake Daniels flies through life the way he burns through women: on his terms, no regrets.With his fighting career in full swing, he's on the threshold of title contention. But when his training is compromised by injury, the stakes grow impossibly higher... -
![Locke by Harper Sloan]()
Locke by Harper Sloan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDarkness is the only thing I see. Ever since the day my life changed. The day that everything and everyone I held close to me ceased to exist. The day I lost it all and the demons of my past consumed my every waking moment. I tried to keep others at arm's length. Tried not to let my darkness taint them. Ruin them. Harm them... -
![An Act of Redemption by K.C. Lynn]()
An Act of Redemption by K.C. Lynn
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsShe saw in him what no one else could see. He found in her what he could never find. One moment changed everything but, even with a break in time, their connection could never be severed. In the beginning he may have been her salvation, but in the end she will be his redemption. *** This is Book One in the Acts Of Honor series, the spin-off series to Men Of Honor... -
![Sweet Temptation by K.C. Lynn]()
Sweet Temptation by K.C. Lynn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 21 ratings“If you could go back and change one moment in your life what would it be?” I expect him to say the week the three of them were held prisoner, but what he says next is something that I will remember for the rest of my life. “It would be to find you sooner, because I would have never let anyone hurt you.” And that was the moment I gave Sawyer Evans my whole heart... -
![Rebel by Rebecca Yarros]()
Rebel by Rebecca Yarros
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShe’s Penna Carstairs. The Renegade they call Rebel. FMX-treme Magazine’s sexiest female athlete of the year.There’s no rule in extreme sports she hasn’t broken,No gender barrier she hasn’t demolished. She’s the woman I met in a bar in Vegas.The woman I illegally BASE jumped for.The woman I spent one insane, incredible night with.But now I’m screwed.Or rather…not screwed... -
![Flash Point by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Flash Point by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMasen Crisfield fell in love with Booth Jones when she was sixteen years old. Booth was the love of her life. The rock she needed to get her through the day. Then she rips his heart out while he’s deployed, leaving him wondering just what he’d done to warrant something so severe as a breakup that neither of them wanted... -
![Fighting Solitude by Aly Martinez]()
Fighting Solitude by Aly Martinez
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI was born a fighter. Abandoned by my parents, I spent my life forging my own path—one guided by my fists and paved with pain.Untouchable in the ring, I destroyed everyone who faced me, but that’s where my victories ended. Outside the ropes, I repeatedly failed the few people who loved me. Including my best friend, Liv James—the one person I’d die to protect... -
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![Beyond What is Given by Rebecca Yarros]()
Beyond What is Given by Rebecca Yarros
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBe careful what you wish for...Lt. Grayson Masters is focused on graduating the Apache helicopter course, and the last thing he needs is his gorgeous new roommate Samantha Fitzgerald distracting him. While her smart mouth and free spirit are irresistibly irritating, he can't deny their off-the-charts chemistry, no matter how hard he tries... -
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Legend by Katy Evans
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMaverick “The Avenger” Cage wants to rise to the top and become a legend in the ring. Though he keeps his identity well guarded, he’s known on the fighting circuit as the new kid with a chip on his shoulder and a tattoo on his back that marks him as trouble. He’s got a personal score to settle with the Underground’s one and only Remington “Riptide” Tate... -
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Remy by Katy Evans
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsUnderground fighter Remington Tate is a mystery, even to himself. His mind is dark and light, complex and enlightening. At times his actions and moods are carefully measured, and at others, they spin out of control.Through it all, there's been one constant: wanting, needing, loving, and protecting Brooke Dumas... -
![Eyes Turned Skyward by Rebecca Yarros]()
Eyes Turned Skyward by Rebecca Yarros
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsSince her sister's death, twenty-year-old Paisley Donovan, who shares her sister’s heart condition, is treated like delicate glass by her parents. But nothing will stop her from completing her Bucket List—even if it kills her. And it almost does, until Jagger Bateman pulls her from the ocean and breathes more than air into her lungs—he sets her soul on fire... -
![Mine by Katy Evans]()
Mine by Katy Evans
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHe's mine, and I'm his. Our love is all-consuming, powerful,imperfect, and real...In the international bestseller REAL, the unstoppable bad boy of the Underground fighting circuit finally met his match. Hired to keep him in prime condition, Brooke Dumas unleashed a primal desire in Remington "Riptide" Tate as vital as the air he breathes... and now he can't live without her... -
![Son of a Beard by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Son of a Beard by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTruth Alan Reacher was a biker. He was a bladesmith. What he was not, was a fool. The moment he walked in on his girl screwing his cousin on his bike, he does the only thing he can do. He ditches the bike seat—and the girl—riding right out of her life without a backwards glance. That is until he’s forced to attend the marriage of his cousin to his cheating ex-girlfriend... -
![Beholden by Corinne Michaels]()
Beholden by Corinne Michaels
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCatherine Pope got a second chance at love, only to have it ripped away—again. She should’ve known better. But she dared to hope. She refuses to let fate take the reins this time. Catherine decides she’s going to fight. Jackson Cole risked it all. He thought this time would be different. With his loyalties pulling him in two directions—it’s time to make a choice…his past or his future... -
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Defenseless by Corinne Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy life is a secret.His life is dangerous.We’re both stubborn, calculating, and controlling.Mark Dixon doesn’t know what he’s getting into. He doesn’t know his games could cost us our lives. I have to do what is necessary to keep us alive, and that means guarding my heart.But I know I’m defenseless against him, and in the end, he’ll force me to surrender... -
![More Than Enough by Jay McLean]()
More Than Enough by Jay McLean
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThere’s no emotion greater than fear. No ache greater than grief. No sound greater than silence. I’m grateful he showed up on my doorstep, pissed off and angry at the world. If he hadn’t, I wouldn’t be here. And I don’t just mean here on this journey with him. I mean here, in this world... -
![Liam by LeAnn Ashers]()
Liam by LeAnn Ashers
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPaisley I met Liam when I was sixteen years old. There was something about him that tempted me to break all the rules. I was enthralled by his bad boy ways, but I knew there was so much more to him—a side of Liam that he didn’t allow people to see. Little did I know, he’d save me on what could’ve been the worst day of my life. At that point, there was no going back. He was my everything... -
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![27 Lies: Luke's story by M.J. Fields]()
27 Lies: Luke's story by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA long time ago... I was young and naive. I thought I could save the world. I thought that protecting those around me from hurt and pain was what I was born to do. She made me feel that way. Ava Links, the little girl who was too fucking stubborn for her own good. The little girl who absorbed the hurt and pain of everyone around her and tried to bring sunshine to them all... -
![Chute Yeah by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Chute Yeah by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCandy Ray Sunshine--Yes, that is my real name, thank you very much, Mom and Dad--knew two things. One, she was going to work her butt off and open her very own coffee shop, even if she had to die doing it. Two, Banks Valentine was the world’s worst ex-boyfriend in the history of ex-boyfriends. Even if they were only boyfriend and girlfriend for one evening...Categorized as:
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![Kane by L.A. Casey]()
Kane by L.A. Casey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAideen Collins is a free spirit. She is outspoken and tough as nails, but she has to be after growing up in a house full of men. Family means everything to Aideen. Her family consists of her four brothers, her father, and her group of wild friends. Aideen is protective of her family, there is not a lot she wouldn’t do to keep them safe. Kane Slater is a tortured soul. Literally... -
![Knox's Stand by Jamie Begley]()
Knox's Stand by Jamie Begley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKnox, a former Navy Seal, has been in several dangerous situations, but nothing compares to dealing with Diamond Richards. Framed for murder, he needs the passionless lawyer to prove his innocence. But when he no longer needs her help, he’s going to show her the passion she’s capable of and walk away a free man...Categorized as:
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![Tattered on My Sleeve by Autumn Jones Lake]()
Tattered on My Sleeve by Autumn Jones Lake
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI had her first. Eight years ago, the Lost Kings, MC was recovering from turmoil within the club Wrath and Trinity met. I fell in love with her. After three perfect nights, Wrath knew she was the one. But Trinity’s dark past was about to catch up to her and the Lost Kings MC was her only hope for protection. Then we fucked everything up... -
![Finding Home: Book 1 of the Rollin On Series by Emilia Finn]()
Finding Home: Book 1 of the Rollin On Series by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom Emilia Finn, a real-life full-contact fighter, comes Finding Home - A powerful tale of family, heroism, and propulsive suspense. Sometimes, the only way to save the girl is to teach her how to fight. Bobby Kincaid is a twenty-six year old MMA fighter whose life has always revolved around his family and gym... -
![Real by Katy Evans]()
Real by Katy Evans
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsThe New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller, the first in a scorching series about a beautiful young sports rehab specialist who can't fight her attraction to a dangerously sexy underground fighter.Remington Tate has a bad-boy rep in and out of the ring, a granite-hard body, and a raw, animal power that sends his female fans into a frenzy... -
![Rome by Jay Crownover]()
Rome by Jay Crownover
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSometimes the wrong choice can be just right . . .Fun and fearless, Cora Lewis knows how to keep her tattooed "bad boy" friends at the Marked in line. But beneath all that flash and sass is a broken heart. Cora won't let herself get burned again. She's waiting to fall in love with the perfect man—a baggage-free, drama-free guy ready for commitment. Then she meets Rome Archer... -
![A Father's Fight by J.B. Salsbury]()
A Father's Fight by J.B. Salsbury
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsife changes in the span of a heartbeat. One, tiny heartbeat. Blake and Layla have lived through disappointment and regret, only finally finding relief with the powerful love they have for each other. A love they intend to fight to keep. They’ve had to forgive each other, but can they truly move forward without facing the pain of the past? Layla’s been avoiding the phone calls... -
![False Perceptions by Michelle Heard]()
False Perceptions by Michelle Heard
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom International Bestseller Michelle Heard, comes a stand-alone, dark and gritty Military Romance. Conspiracies and lies lead to a secret that was never supposed to be uncovered. Six months ago we rescued Emilie Swanson, the daughter of retired Navy Admiral George Swanson - now a senator running for the presidency... -
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![Ruined: Loving An Alpha Male by S.K. Lessly]()
Ruined: Loving An Alpha Male by S.K. Lessly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe's addicted to her. The mere thought of her brings Mason to his knees. There is no other woman in the world that he wants. Max can’t believe that she met a passion-filled man that makes her body yearn for things she’s only dreamed about. He’s ruined her, making him the only man that she wants... -
![Uncaged Love #5: MMA New Adult Contemporary Romance by J.J. Knight]()
Uncaged Love #5: MMA New Adult Contemporary Romance by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen happily ever after means the fight of your life The dramatic conclusion to the bestselling erotic suspense series featuring MMA fighters Colt and Jo. Colt’s ability to ever fight MMA again is in jeopardy after suffering injuries in a near-deadly street brawl... -
![Gym Junkie by T.L. Swan]()
Gym Junkie by T.L. Swan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWe’ve all done it, salivated over a guy at the gym, imagined the unimaginable. Wanted what we can’t have. Only my fantasy has turned into an obsession. Every night like clockwork he’s there. Every night like clockwork I’m ready. I’m not the kind of girl who does this sort of thing and he’s exactly the kind of man that does. He’s as sexy AF. Dominant as all hell. Built like a machine... -
![Having Faith by Abbie Zanders]()
Having Faith by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSometimes the biggest obstacle to overcome is yourself. Kieran Callaghan has it all. As the sole remaining single male of the Callaghan clan, he is drawing a lot of female attention. Not only is the former SEAL easy on the eyes and the poster boy for BodyWorks, the fitness center he owns/operates, but he is a genuinely nice guy with a white-knight complex... -
![Incinerate by Tessa Teevan]()
Incinerate by Tessa Teevan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKnox and Charlotte's story. When Knox Wellington opens the door to Charlie Davenport, he's not expecting the fiery brunette with whiskey colored eyes and a feisty personality. Sparks fly immediately, even though their initial meeting is nothing but hostile... -
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Hetch by River Savage
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSave verb \ˈsāv\ 1 a: Keep safe or rescue (someone or something) from harm or danger. Synonyms: rescue, come to someone's rescue, save someone's life, set free, liberate, deliver, extricate. Saving lives is the end goal. It's a responsibility I live with every day, the reason I wear the badge... -
![Crossing the Line by Kele Moon]()
Crossing the Line by Kele Moon
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWyatt Conner is a hard man. A sixth generation sheriff in his hometown of Garnet. A former MMA fighter. His life is about following the rules and making sure everyone else in Garnet follows them too. Before life hurt him, Wyatt was different. Love had once blinded him to his upbringing and made him defiant against anyone who tried to separate him from the girl he loved... -
![Wicked Intentions by J.T. Geissinger]()
Wicked Intentions by J.T. Geissinger
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the Caribbean for his best friend's wedding, ex special-ops officer Ryan McLean meets a beautiful woman in the hotel bar. Their connection is immediate and intense, and they spend a passionate night together with pleasure as their only goal... -
![The Hero and the Hacktivist by Pippa Grant]()
The Hero and the Hacktivist by Pippa Grant
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFor anyone who’s ever been on the receiving end of an unsolicited dick pic… He has the muscles of Adonis, an ego bigger than the sun, and a very clear desire to get back in my pants. Which would be fantastic if he weren’t a SEAL and I wasn’t a criminal. Although, I prefer the term avenger... -
![Swear by Adriana Locke]()
Swear by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsEllie Pagan has a list of reasons to stay away from Ford Landry. It’s a mile long and was so much easier to stick to when he was a world away. Now that he’s standing in front of her—body hard and chiseled from a stint in the military, suit cut to perfection, and a smirk she could never resist—remembering all the reasons why just got a whole lot harder. Ford gets Ellie isn’t his biggest fan... -
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![Ryder by L.A. Casey]()
Ryder by L.A. Casey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBranna Murphy is broken. For months now she has been a part of a one-sided relationship to a man she loves more than life itself. She prayed for a miracle, and hoped something would change, but found that was wishful thinking. Talking didn’t work. Shouting didn’t work. Crying didn’t work. Nothing bloody worked. Ryder Slater is furious... -
![Fractured Lies: Book 1 MAC Security Series by Abigail Davies]()
Fractured Lies: Book 1 MAC Security Series by Abigail Davies
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLIE - NOUN AN INTENTIONALLY FALSE STATEMENT Some days I didn't know where the lies finished and the truth began. It happened with one innocent lie and before I knew it I'd created a whole web of lies. Nobody likes a liar. But. What if you had to lie? To protect yourself and your child? If those lies were revealed, I would be a shell of my former self... -
![Dark Edges by Anthony Dwayne]()
Dark Edges by Anthony Dwayne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m not your good ole boy or boy-next-door type of guy. If that’s what you’re looking for, I suggest you move on. I curse a lot, work too fucking much, and keep to myself. My edges are hard, rough, and even dark at times. I never thought I would wind up in the business I’m in. I may not always play by the rules, but I go where the money is, keep my nose clean, and my affairs organized... -
![Unexpected Danger by Willow Summers]()
Unexpected Danger by Willow Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling author, Willow Summers, the exciting continuation of Jenna and Josh's story. With a gunman on their heels, Jenna and Josh must seek shelter off the beaten track. But their time in safety is fleeting. When the gunman zeroes in on their location, the pair must fight to survive. With Jenna's safety in his hands, Josh must finally brave the horrors of his past... -
![Unexpected Fate by Harper Sloan]()
Unexpected Fate by Harper Sloan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHave you ever felt like you were living your life for a future that was predetermined? Like there was some bigger picture you just prayed you would someday see clearly? That picture has been crystal clear to me since I was old enough to recognize it for just what it was. Or I should say recognize him for who he was. I've loved Cohen Cage since I was a small child... -
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Rogue by Katy Evans
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe fourth story in the new adult series that began with the New York Times bestseller Real, featuring Brooke's best friend, Melanie, and the ROGUE she can't resist.Greyson King...My boyfriend. My friend. My protector. He's the reason I wake up every morning with a smile on my face, and the reason I fall asleep limp, worn out, and aching for his warm arms around me...
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