Books like 'Love Is Never Painless'
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Thicker than Water by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDubbed the Sex and the City of the Hood! Sasha, Tatum, Neli, and Kim are four gorgeous girlfriends hailing from the infamous Brick City Newark, NJ. Trying hard to survive the struggle but making sure they look good and have fun doing it, they are all caught up in the game in their own way. However the bond that they share seems to prove strong enough to conquer almost anything... -
![A Hitta has Feelings too: Dallas and Chloe's Hood Love Story 2 by M. Monique]()
A Hitta has Feelings too: Dallas and Chloe's Hood Love Story 2 by M. Monique
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDallas and Chloe have come a long way from the first time they met. All seems well with the love birds until one wrong decision leaves Dallas paying the price that he may regret for life.Rochelle thinks she's found a way to get back at the one person she loved and hated at the same time... -
![Shame on It All by Zane, Andre Harris]()
Shame on It All by Zane, Andre Harris
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHarmony, Bryce, and Lucinda (a.k.a. Lucky) Whitfield are sisters in every sense of the word. They argue and get on each other's nerves, but when it comes down to the wire they are extremely protective of one another. "Shame on It All" follows their adventures, friendships, and love lives -- which are jam-packed with unpredictable, downright crazy situations... -
![Hood: An Urban Erotic Tale by Noire]()
Hood: An Urban Erotic Tale by Noire
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCHECK IT. Lamont be my government, but Hood be my name. I earned my stripes chilling up in Fat Daddy's joint, a Brownsville barbershop in the belly of Brooklyn. Some called me a street savior...others said I was just another Brownsville boy gone bad. Whatever. I brung it and I took it too... -
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![A Naughty Offer: A Two For One Special by Kimberly Brown]()
A Naughty Offer: A Two For One Special by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I’m gonna make him an offer her can’t refuse.”—Don CorleonePassion St. Charles and her girlfriend Treasure Langford have always had the closest bond. From best friends to lovers, they’ve settled into a comfortable, loving, and fulfilling relationship... -
![Invite Only by Nek Mills]()
Invite Only by Nek Mills
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOwning an adult sex store, the beautiful Yomi moves and grooves to the beat of her own drum, especially after leaving a relationship that met none of her desires... -
![Desperate Hoodwives by Meesha Mink, De'nesha Diamond]()
Desperate Hoodwives by Meesha Mink, De'nesha Diamond
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDREAMS OFTEN DIE IN THE PROJECTS In the first book of a drama-drenched new series, four unforgettable women will do anything to escape the hood. From their front stoops at Bentley Manor, longtime residents Miz Osceola and Miz Cleo have seen just about everything and know all too well that there's no happily-ever-after in the projects... -
![Afterburn by Zane]()
Afterburn by Zane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the latest romantic romp from New York Times bestselling author Zane, two hapless lovers get lost in a dating game gone awry. When Washington, D.C., chiropractor Yardley Brown goes to his local bank, it isn't only to make deposits into his account. He has long since accrued some interest in Rayne Waters, a bank employee who's too beautiful to be true -- and too beautiful to be single... -
![Sore Spots by Tiffany Reisz]()
Sore Spots by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Last Good Knight: An Original Sinners novella told in five parts.Part II: Sore SpotsWith a potential stalker on the loose, Kingsley hires Lance as Nora's bodyguard, but stipulates no sex while he's on duty. Frustrated by the ex-SEAL's noble chivalry, Nora is driven to seek release with the one man she's trying to forget…... -
![Zane's Sex Chronicles by Zane]()
Zane's Sex Chronicles by Zane
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Zane presents a tantalizing short story collection, Zane's Sex Chronicles, which is now the basis of the Cinemax series Zane's Sex Chronicles -- the first urban erotic series on television... -
![Secrets & Lies 2: The Ferro Family by H.M. Ward]()
Secrets & Lies 2: The Ferro Family by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings~USA TODAY BESTSELLING SERIES~ Volume 2 in a new series by New York Times Bestselling author H.M. Ward Rebound sex gone wrong, plus epically bad luck, lands me in a sticky spot--at the front of a classroom, naked, with the totally hot, totally forbidden Mr Sketch Pad. I'm not a model, but here I am feeling more drawn to him each second. Add in that sexy smile and I'm totally screwed... -
![A Real One Turned Me Out by Shameka Jones]()
A Real One Turned Me Out by Shameka Jones
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCanary finds herself heartbroken when Keylon, her boyfriend of four years, decides to abruptly call it quits. Broken, hurt, and homeless, her best friend, Kenji, comes to her rescue. Not willing to sit back and watch her friend hurt, Kenji offers to take her on a vacation to Cancun for Spring Break. A vacation could be just the thing she needs to get her head back in the game... -
![The D-Boy Type is What She Likes 2 by BriAnn Danae, Dominique Thomas]()
The D-Boy Type is What She Likes 2 by BriAnn Danae, Dominique Thomas
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeartbroken by the harsh words Huss spat to her, Salem finds herself struggling to come to grips with his abrupt ending to their blossoming relationship. Snatching the trust she once offered up to Huss on a silver platter, Salem also retrieves her heart. He had broken it to a million pieces before she could give him all of her, and Huss may not be given a chance to ever do so... -
![Money is the Motto by Mercy B]()
Money is the Motto by Mercy B
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrepare to be ambushed by the irresistible, unbelievably enticing Prophet. His spell isn't able to be escaped so easily. Money Malaya Richardson is able to attest to the fact. “Love, this is a custom Chanel piece. You don’t wear custom Chanel to three-star restaurants. The earrings alone were $2,500... -
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![The Complete Hidden Scars Series by A.M. Myers]()
The Complete Hidden Scars Series by A.M. Myers
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA series of three connected standalones that follow Emma Harrington and her brothers, Tucker and Trey, as they each struggle for a love of their own and come together as a family when one of them is in need. It's full of heart and a few laughs, making it impossible to not fall in love with this whole family. HIDDEN SCARS Emma Harrington is an intelligent, confident, sweet and sassy woman... -
![Hard For The Next by Nek Mills]()
Hard For The Next by Nek Mills
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPolygamy is a real thing, but do the relationships work?Can a man really love on and please two women equally? What happens when one person from the trio wants something that wasn’t part of the deal?You’re going to either love Teflon Davis or really hate him.Either way, he’s going to make it hard for the next man when it comes to loving you... -
![Zane's The Sisters of APF: The Indoctrination of Soror Ride Dick by Zane]()
Zane's The Sisters of APF: The Indoctrination of Soror Ride Dick by Zane
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Sisters of APF is Zane's first book based on one of her most popular short story subjects, the sexy escapades of a sorority like no other. APF stands for Alpha Phi Fuckem, a sorority dedicated to sexual freedom and the fulfillment of its members... -
![The Sex Chronicles: Shattering the Myth (Zane's Sex Chronicles) by Zane, Sara Camilli]()
The Sex Chronicles: Shattering the Myth (Zane's Sex Chronicles) by Zane, Sara Camilli
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom a bold and captivating voice comes a collection of stories that probes women's darkest passions and pushes the boundaries of erotic fiction. Sometimes romantic, sometimes raw, Zane appeals to men and women alike with these tales of intoxicating sensuality... -
![Skyscraper by Zane]()
Skyscraper by Zane
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMost corporations hand out bonus checks or gift certificates for Christmas, but Wolfe Industries hands out drama. Skyscraper chronicles the week before the annual Christmas party at Wolfe Industries, an African American-owned automobile manufacturer. Chico, a nineteen-year-old mail-room clerk who still lives with his overprotective mother, is the typical young man when it comes to sex... -
![N.A.S by Jessica N Watkins]()
N.A.S by Jessica N Watkins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMost men cheat. As women, we've all experienced that. Yet, some men cause hurt beyond infidelity. Some men are so ruthless, conniving, and reckless with love that they selfishly destroy the lives of every woman that is unfortunate enough to cross their path. Some women haven’t experienced this level of deception. Those women should consider themselves lucky... -
![Restricted by Takerra Allen]()
Restricted by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYour access is Restricted! In a world of restriction, sometimes seduction outweighs loyalty, lust blurs the lines of boundaries, and every now and then, sex is stronger than love... Reigning king of the streets Julez Payne traded in his banger for the briefcase, and couldn't be more content. And when he puts a ring on the pretty little finger of the irresistible Noelle, life seems to be perfect... -
![More Than a Crush 2 by Nicole Jackson]()
More Than a Crush 2 by Nicole Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this second installation, Lyric and Shooter must navigate themselves through a relationship, after all the smoke has cleared. Now, they’ll have to figure out if what they have is real, or was it merely all just a crush... -
![Yours To Have by BriAnn Danae]()
Yours To Have by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsQuality time.It’d always been my love language. My boyfriend knew that, but somewhere along the way, he’d forgotten. Feeling unwanted wasn’t something I was willing to tolerate any longer. I’d given him more than enough chances to prove himself… until he ran out of them. His lack of effort left room for my realtor bae to fill every void.Tyrel knew more than how to close out a deal... -
![Priest by Bre Shadae]()
Priest by Bre Shadae
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPriest Richards is a 28-year-old CEO of PR Security. His vision is clear and he understands the value of taking a loss to gain what you truly want. On the cusp of his biggest loss yet something beautiful happens and he can't help but make it a driving force in his life.Satisa Andrews loves her family to a fault... -
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![He Said Forever by Ruth Cardello]()
He Said Forever by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom New York Times, bestselling author Ruth Cardello comes an emotional romance about love, loss, and second chances.Jared’s childhood was so ugly he changed his name to free himself from it. He fought his way out of poverty and earned his success, but all that isn’t enough when his past catches up to him.Michawn isn’t looking for love when she meets Jared... -
![Zane's The Heat Seekers by Zane]()
Zane's The Heat Seekers by Zane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHot, hungry, and hunting... They're sisters of the soul, two girlfriends hitting the clubs in search of that oh-so-rare commodity: straight, single guys. Tempest sports a modest suit, while Janessa runs wild in a skintight minidress -- but they both want the same thing: the heat, the passion, the spark to ignite the sensual fires inside. It takes time and patience to find such a special lover... -
![The Maintenance Man by Michael Baisden]()
The Maintenance Man by Michael Baisden
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt’s midnight. Do you know where your woman is?Every Woman’s Dream: Malcolm Tremell is handsome, charismatic and a great lover; but in his world sex is not a game…it's serious business. Every week his schedule is booked with secret rendezvous, extravagant dinners and sessions of passionate love making, all for the right price... -
![Sinful Desires by Scarlett Avery]()
Sinful Desires by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis fairytale romance will leave you panting and you won't be able to catch your breath until the very last page. The heat between Ciara and Nikolaj intensifies in The Seduction Factor Book 5--Sinful Desires... -
![Escalation Clause by Liz Crowe]()
Escalation Clause by Liz Crowe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYoung love burns hot and bright. Soul mates are found, then lost in the blink of an eye. When young widow Maureen Gordon Taylor meets her daughter's sexy soccer coach, her body and heart slowly unthaw. But will holding tight to the past cost her a future? A devastating blow shatters a family's fragile happiness... -
![Never Knew I Needed You by Chassilyn Hamilton]()
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![Becoming: An LA Lovers Book by Jourdyn Kelly]()
Becoming: An LA Lovers Book by Jourdyn Kelly
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrigger warning: There is a scene in this book that depicts drug use and intense domestic violence. A hot new lesbian romance! Can a Dominant allow herself to be dominated? Can a woman who defies authority allow herself to submit? Will love come out on top in the end? You met Rebecca and Cass in Fifty Shades of Pink... -
![Never Saw Her Coming by Nicole Jackson]()
Never Saw Her Coming by Nicole Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRumor is the girl that many people can look past. She’s sweet and docile. Far from someone most women would consider a threat. Pretty, but not thin like a model, Rumor’s far from the conventional standards of beauty. Still, Rumor’s allure clearly captures the attention of someone close, and the woman on his arm is blindsided when her man’s libido suddenly takes a dive... -
![Dirty Daddies Pride 2022 by Rayanna Jamison, Pepper North]()
Dirty Daddies Pride 2022 by Rayanna Jamison, Pepper North
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Daddies are back and dirtier than ever in this brand new Dirty Daddies anthology!Love comes in all shapes, sizes, and gender pairings and these 26 brand new, smoking hot daddies are here to prove it. No matter how you like your daddies — stern and sexy or sweet and cuddly — this anthology has a little something for everyone... -
![Bound to You: Volume 4 by Vanessa Booke, Rogena Mitchell-Jones]()
Bound to You: Volume 4 by Vanessa Booke, Rogena Mitchell-Jones
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI, Rebecca Gellar, am doing the unthinkable. I'm marrying a man who hits every category on my Run-Like-Hell list...1. Arrogant.2. Dangerously Handsome.3. Brooding.4. Domineering.5. Possessive.6. Playboy.The funny thing is I couldn't be happier... -
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![Match My Nasty: Press Record by India T Norfleet]()
Match My Nasty: Press Record by India T Norfleet
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSukie Reynolds is done with all things love and very little like, thanks to the last man who decided to mishandle her heart. She’d rolled her last pair of snake eyes and decided that no strings attached sex and random hookups would be the only love she’d ever acknowledge again. Only before Sukie has a chance to test the waters of her new lifestyle things take a sensually breathless turn... -
![Head Bangers: An APF Sexcapade by Zane]()
Head Bangers: An APF Sexcapade by Zane
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHope and Faith: two things that everyone needs to survive—but the words take on a different meaning in the form of a set of twins who attend Crockett University in Washington, D.C.Soror Ride 'em High and Soror Lick 'em Low, originally hail from Atlanta and, like most twins, they share a connection... -
![Succulent: Chocolate Flava II by Zane]()
Succulent: Chocolate Flava II by Zane
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSucculent: Chocolate Flava II is a collection of buck-wild and choco-holic erotica presented in a series of mind-blowing tales handpicked by Zane that also includes three original stories by the queen of erotica herself. Succulent features twenty-seven tantalizing short stories to tease and please both him and her... -
![Lucky # Sevyn by BriAnn Danae]()
Lucky # Sevyn by BriAnn Danae
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsActs of service. That’s my love language. Especially when the effort matched their words. But, I’ve had the worst luck with men. While I wasn’t necessarily looking for a man, that all changed when an unexpected knock came to my door.E’Lyjah Gates proved that there were still some real men out here. A man like him who didn’t have to be told what to do or how to make love to my body... -
![April, Adam y la trayectoria de los planetas by Andrea Longarela, Neïra]()
April, Adam y la trayectoria de los planetas by Andrea Longarela, Neïra
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings¿Alguna vez has soñado con desaparecer? Adam, sí. No deja de hacerlo. Cuando se levanta, cuando se acuesta, cuando respira. Cada segundo de su existencia en el que se da cuenta de que Ella ya no está.¿Alguna vez has vivido como si todo fuera un sueño? April, sí. No deja de hacerlo... -
![The Hot Box by Zane, Simi Howe]()
The Hot Box by Zane, Simi Howe
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Hot Box” is a baseball drill that can be played with three or more players and two to four bases. The players take turns being fielders and runners, ultimately trying to tag the rest of the players out. In The Hot Box, best friends Milena and Lydia are playing the game with Jacour, Yosef, Glenn, and Phil. The only problem: the men do not realize that they are playing... -
![Total Eclipse of the Heart by Zane]()
Total Eclipse of the Heart by Zane
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBrooke Alexander, a waitress who has self-esteem issues regarding her lackluster existence and her fluctuating weight, is in love with Patrick Sterling, one of the most prominent attorneys in Washington, D.C. On his good days, Patrick is the man in every woman's dream. On his bad days, Patrick's behavior is demeaning and he is angry at the world... -
![A Love Story by David Weaver]()
A Love Story by David Weaver
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"A ground-breaking literary masterpiece!" -{Sentinel Daily} Independent writing phenom David Weaver has a dazzling gift for creating emotional, tear-inducing scenes even for the most stone faced reader. Quick witted, poetic, and written with a razor sharp prose that will have you reciting entire paragraphs to your friends. A masterful blend of erotica and emotions... -
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Under by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCome back and play—through Braden’s eyes—in this tantalizing companion novel to Follow Me Under from #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt.Powerful and enigmatic billionaire Braden Black doesn’t do relationships. He doesn’t fall in love. But ever since meeting Skye Manning, he’s breaking every one of his careful rules... -
![Tyler Tied Up by Joey W. Hill]()
Tyler Tied Up by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTyler's Birthday present from Marguerite... -
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![All the Ways to Here by Emily O’Beirne]()
All the Ways to Here by Emily O’Beirne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this sequel to Future Leaders of Nowhere, Finn and Willa come home from camp to find everything is different. Even as they grow more sure of their feelings for each other, everything around them feels less certain. When Finn gets involved in a new community project, she’s forced to question where her priorities lie at school... -
![Exposing Eden by J.A. Armstrong]()
Exposing Eden by J.A. Armstrong
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDiana Lansing is an art gallery owner who knows a lot about loss. Her adult life has been spent trying to convince herself that living offers more than grief. Dr. Eden Holbrook is a pediatrician who loves art. One of Diana’s many indulgences is attending her best friend, Jessie’s Saturday Night Soirees... -
![Steven by Pepper North]()
Steven by Pepper North
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBamboozled and lured to the big city, who will offer Steven a plumbing job that he’ll love?Steven has and it’s not a good feeling. After escaping a small town where he doesn’t fit in, Steven’s luck turns around when he sits next into a mature and magnetic, plumbing company owner. Sparks soon fly between the Little and his new boss, Joe.Showing up in several Dr... -
![She's My Patient by Emily Hayes]()
She's My Patient by Emily Hayes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA high level doctor should never cross the line with her patient. But when the patient is so tempting... how can she resist?Don't miss this steamy Age Gap Medical Romance from Emily Hayes. She's My Patient is a standalone romance in the ever popular Forest Vale Hospital SeriesDr Lillian Foster is the highly respected Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Forest Vale Hospital... -
![Clipped Wings and Inked Armour by hunterhunting]()
Clipped Wings and Inked Armour by hunterhunting
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHaunted by her past, Bella is broken and alone. Starting over in a new city, can she let go of the guilt that consumes her when she meets a beautiful tattoo artist, or will his own personal demons destroy them first? Rated: NC-17Genre: Romance/Angst/Hurt/ComfortFandom: Twilight AUCharacters: Edward and BellaStatus: CompleteNow published as the Clipped Wings Series... -
![Cum Sit On It by India T Norfleet]()
Cum Sit On It by India T Norfleet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA’Marie Graham thought that she was officially on the road to living happily ever after, the minute she and Dominic got together. Unfortunately, nothing could’ve been further from the truth. In fact, no man had ever shattered her heart quite like he did. Her fairytale became a nightmare, far worse than any horror movie that Hollywood could ever have depicted...
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