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Where There’s Smoke by Cole McCade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsABOUT THIS EPISODE They say where there's smoke, there's fire—but Malcolm and Seong-Jae have a lot of blood and no body in a case where the only witness to a murder may be the killer himself. Yet as they chase down a victim who may or may not exist in a crime that may or may not have happened, it's the sparks flying between them that threaten to ignite into dangerous flame.. -
![The Hatter's Game, Part II by Cole McCade]()
The Hatter's Game, Part II by Cole McCade
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsABOUT THIS EPISODE Malcolm Khalaji is missing. And Seong-Jae Yoon is the only one who can find him. But to do so means walking paths he swore he would never tread again. Descending into the blackest hallways of a twisted and sadistic mind. Breaking down every wall he's ever built around himself, to try to predict what Sila will do next... -
![Bully God: An Anthology by R. Holmes, Meagan Brandy]()
Bully God: An Anthology by R. Holmes, Meagan Brandy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRuthless and cruel.Ruling from their corrupt thrones, they have the entire world at their fingertips.Arrogant and selfish.They take without remorse, and destroy without a second thought.Creators of light and darkness...The deities of virtue and sin.Wreaking havoc and destruction, yet, demanding to be worshiped.What makes a man a God?Not just any God—a Bully God... -
![Mad Man by Onley James]()
Mad Man by Onley James
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAvi Mulvaney is many things. Son. Twin. Owner of the fashion label, Gemini. Murderous psychopath. Together, he and his brother, Asa, make one brutally efficient monster, ridding the world of predators who victimize the innocent. History proves Avi and Asa don’t do well apart, but their father has decided to test that theory.Felix Navarro knows exactly who he is. Baby brother. Fashionista... -
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![Beautifully Loyal by Nicole Edwards]()
Beautifully Loyal by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes love isn’t enough… Sometimes you’re required to be beautifully loyal. If you think you know her… You’re wrong. If you think you know her family… Wrong again. If you think you know her story… You don’t. Ashlynn Adorite is no stranger to the cruel and unusual world she was born into. In fact, she accepts it, understands it, embraces it... -
![Wild Card by Renee Rose]()
Wild Card by Renee Rose
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“YOU’RE IN BIG TROUBLE, DOLL” The little hacker stole from the Family—hundred fifty grand. We Tacones don’t take kindly to thieves. Not even when they come in a package as cute as hers. Not even after she shows me how high her freak flag flies. Now there will be hell to pay for my hot geek. And I’m the one coming to collect... -
![Watch Me Fall by K.C. Kean]()
Watch Me Fall by K.C. Kean
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Emerson Grove, with our fantastic university, suburban lifestyle, and the city nearby, you’re never going to want to leave. I almost believe their slogan, until my ride drives off, leaving me on the doorstep of a pretty house to reveal a blast from the past.Leaving one lion’s den, I’ve fallen straight into another. I didn’t agree to this part. To…them... -
![The Hatter's Game, Part I by Cole McCade]()
The Hatter's Game, Part I by Cole McCade
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsABOUT THIS EPISODE Broken trust. Shattered hearts. Secrets exposed--and yet still no closer to the truth. When Malcolm and Seong-Jae's relationship hits a wall, their partnership fragments as well...and they may not be able to withstand the crushing tide when protests over Tomasz Kowalczyk's death turn into deadly riots. Too many familiar faces return, and one will be leaving in a bodybag... -
![The Golden Ratio by Cole McCade]()
The Golden Ratio by Cole McCade
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsABOUT THIS EPISODE The boys are back, and an old face from Seong-Jae’s past plunges BPD Detectives Malcolm Khalaji and Seong-Jae Yoon from a two-month suspension right into the depths of hell — and into one of the most horrific, grisly cases of Malcolm’s life. He's never seen anything like it... -
![Rough Trade by Sidney Bell]()
Rough Trade by Sidney Bell
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsQuick-witted hustler Ghost is no stranger to living dangerously; survival has always been the name of the game. He’s just always gone it alone. Now he’s got the wrong people breathing down his neck, and the only way out demands placing his trust in the unlikeliest of heroes: Duncan Rook, a gruff cop whose ethics are as solid as his body... -
![Hollow Hellion by Jodie King]()
Hollow Hellion by Jodie King
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the old saying goes, “Run away to the circus,” and it seems that is exactly what I have done. Except, this isn’t just any circus—it’s Oddity Carnival, reputed to be the most horrifying spectacle in the States. It turns out, I wasn’t just running away from terror—I was unwittingly walking straight back into its chilling embrace... -
![Fix It Up: Torus Intercession Book Three by Mary Calmes]()
Fix It Up: Torus Intercession Book Three by Mary Calmes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHow will a man who doesn’t believe in fairy tales ever hope to recognize when he’s found the love of a lifetime? Locryn Barnes knows what it means to be a fixer for Torus Intercession... -
![Endangered Species by Onley James]()
Endangered Species by Onley James
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter spending his formative years in an abusive home, NICHOLAS WEBSTER has made a pretty good life for himself. He has friends, a lucrative job with Elite Protection Services, and a side gig that lets him help out those escaping the same abusive home situation he left behind. But no matter how many people he helps, he can’t escape the guilt over the one person he didn’t—his step-brother, Cyrus... -
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![Reign by Cassandra Robbins]()
Reign by Cassandra Robbins
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWHAT HAPPENS WHEN TWO LEGENDS COLLIDE?From USA Today bestselling author Cassandra Robbins comes her latest sinfully hot rockstar romance. A scorching, enemies to lovers, deliciously addictive stand-alone about rock ‘n’ roll royalty and burning obsessions.They call him a legend.One of the greatest guitarists of our time.The mighty Ace of Spades brought in to produce my album and save the day... -
![The One That Got Away by Nicky James]()
The One That Got Away by Nicky James
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSomeone is following me. I’m not imagining it. I’m not crazy. Charlie Falkingham is convinced someone is after him. There are signs. There are clues, but no one believes him. After living through a childhood horror, Charlie suffers from a severe paranoia disorder, among many things, and the Hamilton Police have labeled him The Boy Who Cried Wolf... -
![Forgotten: Luca by Sloane Kennedy]()
Forgotten: Luca by Sloane Kennedy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLucaI left him behind because I had no choice…That’s what I keep telling myself, but it doesn’t make it any easier to sleep at night… or to drown out the words he kept repeating over and over the day we’d met: I just want to go home.That was eight long years ago and I’d only known him as Billy, a terrified fourteen-year-old I’d had to leave behind to save someone else... -
![The One for Forever by Hannah Shield]()
The One for Forever by Hannah Shield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's the older man I've always wanted. An ex-Special Forces hero. My best friend’s dad.And now, he's the bodyguard assigned to protect me while I prosecute a killer.I’ve wanted Rex Easton since I was eighteen, yet he’s never looked at me twice. I’m determined to finally get over this crush. But after he swears to protect me from the faceless thugs who are after me, I can’t avoid him... -
![The Old Wheel by Gregory Ashe]()
The Old Wheel by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlackmail. Breakups. Boys. Trouble always comes in threes.Life is different for Jack Moreno. Good. Definitely good. Well, better, anyway.He’s back in school (although classes are harder than he expected). And his dad is healthy (which means he’s worrying again about things like Jack’s curfew and, oh yeah, grades)... -
![January's Ride with Six by Eve London]()
January's Ride with Six by Eve London
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA rebel's heart and a biker's duty collide in a forbidden love that threatens everything.GingerLiving under the control of the Savage Bones is like existing in a cage where freedom remains just out of reach. The night I run, desperation fueling my steps, I crash into Six. He’s at the core of everything I’ve been told to fear...Categorized as:
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![Gunnin' For Love by C.J. Bishop]()
Gunnin' For Love by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsClint and Axel’s new and vulnerable relationship is shaken to the core as Clint blames himself for Shay and Cory’s fate. Struck with the reality of his mistakes, Clint must make a choice that threatens to devastate Axel’s heart... -
![Real Risk by Elle Keaton]()
Real Risk by Elle Keaton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's possible they're a match but first the two men will have to survive trial by fire. Chief Flynn is fighting smoke and flames, tirelessly protecting the lives and property of his fellow islanders from yet another spate of fires.Arson or accident?When injury puts him on the sidelines, West Coast Forensics Arson Investigator Kimball Frye offers his assistance...Categorized as:
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![Seduced by a Sinner by Leighton Greene]()
Seduced by a Sinner by Leighton Greene
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s innocent. He’s chaste. He’s promised to God. And he’s more temptation than I can handle.I’m supposed to guard the Boss's husband, but I just can’t keep my eyes off his best friend, Aidan O’Leary.Watching him.Wanting him.Knowing I can never have him.Aidan is pure in body and soul. He’s about to be ordained as a priest. Me? I’m going to burn for the things I’ve done... -
![Code Blue by N.R. Walker]()
Code Blue by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSteve Frost had dreams of wearing the national championship belt in mixed martial arts, maybe even going pro, but instead, finds himself working as a security guard for the rich and famous in LA.Quickly earning a reputation for his blunt and precise people management skills, he lands a position on the security team for an up-and-coming boyband, Atrous. Years later, he’s head of security... -
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![Beauty and the Assassin by Nadia Lee]()
Beauty and the Assassin by Nadia Lee
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAngelikaA sociopath has stalked me mercilessly for eight years. It’s only a matter of time before he kills me. But then I meet Tolyan.He bursts into my life like a god of vengeance, seething with raw power and danger, trained to protect—or kill. He has a scowl for the world, but for some reason, he’s gentle with me and the idea of deadly power leashed only for me makes my heart flutter... -
![Hard Ink by Ali Lyda]()
Hard Ink by Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI don’t have the best history with older men.When Mateo saw my last relationship implode, he was there to help.He saved me.Hopefully self-defense lessons will keep me from getting hit again.I can’t ask for more of my friend.Even dreaming of keeping him is wrong.But when my ex makes things difficult, Mateo steps up again.I don’t want a protector, but maybe it’s time to accept a little help... -
![It's Complicated by Kindle Alexander]()
It's Complicated by Kindle Alexander
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNightclub manager Julian Cullen runs Reservations with impeccable precision and a deep sense of pride. But repressed memories from his abduction two years ago surface, leaving him struggling emotionally. Julian vows to reclaim his previous life but doesn’t factor in the biggest distraction of all: the handsome cowboy hanging around the club intent on gaining his attention. Entrepreneur Beckett St... -
![Zac's Mulligan by Ann Lister]()
Zac's Mulligan by Ann Lister
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsZac Mulligan is a former Marine now providing personal security for the infamous rock band, Black Ice. Seeing all the guys around him in committed relationships reminds him of his childhood best friend . . . the only person Zac has never managed to get out of his head or his heart. Ben Holland is an artist... -
![No Surrender by Nora Phoenix]()
No Surrender by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNo matter what he feels for Wander, he’ll never surrender to him.I’m in control of my life. That has become Burke’s mantra. He lost control somewhere along the way, descending into a downward spiral until he hit rock bottom. Now he’s back, sober, and determined to never be in that position again. Ever.That’s why he loves being a dominant. He’s in charge. He can plan everything into detail... -
![Dax by Silvia Violet]()
Dax by Silvia Violet
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTravis is my friend's little brother.I'm supposed to keep him safe. To be a man he can trust. But I haven't seen him in years.When he turns up hurt and needing a place to stay, protection is only one of the things I want to offer him.Because Travis isn’t a kid anymore. He’s all grown up now. And the way he looks at me tells me he feels the heat rising between us... -
![Savage by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank]()
Savage by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWho are we? Nobody really knows. We’re the seven most powerful heirs to empires, ruling Manhattan from our thrones on Park Avenue. By day, we’re the elite, untouchable, and more connected than you could ever imagine. By night, we revel in the darkness of our secrets, pulling strings that make the city bow to our whims.Ruthless.Dangerous.We’re the Park Avenue Kings... -
![These Vile Secrets by C.E. Ricci]()
These Vile Secrets by C.E. Ricci
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCorruption. Secrets. Betrayal.Knowing the number of people I can trust is limited.Not uncommon for an heir to the key of Enclave.I should understand it. Be used to it. Expect it.But somehow I’m still blindsided when I find I’ve dedicated my life to a lie.To what extent is the proof of our sins buried? I’m not sure.Only as more time passes, I’m worried I’ll never learn fact from fiction... -
![The Progress of Sherlock Holmes by Ivy Blossom]()
The Progress of Sherlock Holmes by Ivy Blossom
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAuthor's summary: Sherlock is head over heels for John, but you wouldn't know it by looking at him. First-person present-tense series of short scenes from Sherlock's point of view, borrowing heavily from Arthur Conan Doyle's stories... -
![Yet a Stranger by Gregory Ashe]()
Yet a Stranger by Gregory Ashe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Auggie Lopez returns to Wroxall College, he’s determined that his second year will be different from the chaos he faced as a freshman. He’s living in the Sigma Sigma house, he’s got a good group of friends, and his social media presence is growing. Meeting a hot older guy on move-in day is just the cherry on top. All he has to do now is avoid getting dragged into another murder... -
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![Heart Beats by Davidson King]()
Heart Beats by Davidson King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery night Ledger stands on the stage of Joker’s Sin, the most popular gay nightclub in Haven Hart, mixing music. Many of the people who come through the doors want his attention, but lately he’s only had eyes for the red-headed bartender, Shane. When Ledger is invited to be on a panel at DJ Con, he asks for support from his friends at Joker’s Sin. To his surprise, Shane shows up... -
![Pros & Cons of Obsession by A.E. Wasp]()
Pros & Cons of Obsession by A.E. Wasp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFIVE JOBS. FIVE CHANCES FOR REDEMPTION.One thing’s for sure: these men are no angels... -
![A Thief in the Night by K. Sterling]()
A Thief in the Night by K. Sterling
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLong ago, Romance was ruled by rakes. The time of the ton came to an end and rakes gave way to new, more modern heroes. What if there were still some rakes left in the world? What if they were every bit as devastating and irresistible as the rakes we’ve loved and longed for but modern? K. Sterling believes there are still some rakes out there and their time has come. The rakes have returned... -
![Finn by M. Tasia]()
Finn by M. Tasia
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHEART MURMUR Fleeing from his existence as an outcast child in a fanatic cult, Finn Masterson makes his way to Los Angeles, only to find an unforgiving city with little prospects for a teenager with few life skills... -
![The Wrath of Leander Welles by Ashlyn Drewek]()
The Wrath of Leander Welles by Ashlyn Drewek
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWrath — strong vengeful anger or indignation; retributory punishment for an offense or a crime. They say love makes you do crazy things. In Bennett Reeve’s case that is the understatement of a century. Reunited with the love of his life, he will stop at nothing to ensure all of Leander’s dreams come true. There’s just one little problem — Dr. Lorelei Clayton... -
![Cruel Lies by Heleva Risque]()
Cruel Lies by Heleva Risque
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey claim to want to protect me. I’m not dumb enough to fall for that twice. Seven years after they shoved me off a bridge to my death, the awkward teenagers I grew up with had grown into sexy yet ruthless killers. But their black souls and our shared past couldn’t keep me from wanting their hands all over my body, even after all these years... -
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Knox by Laura John
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKnox Hanes has always kept his feelings for his older brother’s best friend, Gunnar, a secret. When Knox is forced from his home Gunnar invites him to live with him until things are sorted out. Trapped in close quarters, their hidden desires ignite, but the danger around them escalates, forcing them to confront their feelings and protect their newfound love... -
![Doubling Down by Athena Steller]()
Doubling Down by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Sin City! Home to the newest Daddy/ little collection from author Athena Steller.Eric Smith is getting used to changes in his life and figuring things out as he goes. In a new undercover assignment Eric comes across a young man that calls to his very soul. Having done research into a Daddy and boy lifestyle has in no way prepared him for the feelings that Ezra Lee stirs up in him... -
![Mafia Target by Mila Finelli]()
Mafia Target by Mila Finelli
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsGIULIOI’ve renounced my birthright as the heir to an Italian mafia empire, but no one leaves the brotherhood without paying a price. To evade my enemies, I stay on the move.Now a new man is stalking me, watching me. But there’s something else in his eyes, a hunger that sets me on fire. He’s rough and dangerous, all the things I crave in the dark.Except he’s been hired to kill me... -
![Insatiable by Leigh Rivers]()
Insatiable by Leigh Rivers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIF HE CAN'T HAVE HER, NO ONE ELSE CANKade Mitchell is obsessed with someone he despises.A snake in an angel’s skin, Stacey Rhodes is everything he can’t forget – the girl who shattered his heart and drove him deep into the darkness of the underworld.He watched her for years. Killed anyone who came close to her... -
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![Picking Up the Pieces by Annabella Michaels]()
Picking Up the Pieces by Annabella Michaels
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo Shattered Hearts Brody Murphy feels as if he’s lost everything when his best friend and partner, Paul, dies in the line of duty. Partners on the force for years, Paul Donovan was all Brody had. Paul accepted Brody as he was—standoffish from a childhood in the foster system, bisexual in a police force that wasn’t entirely welcoming, Brody is now adrift... -
![Sinner Like Me by Avril Ashton]()
Sinner Like Me by Avril Ashton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSyren Rua finally has what he’s always wanted. He’s settled into a life with his Marshal and the daughter they’re raising as a couple. Everything he’s been through, all the pain and dark memories, brought Syren this far, and he’s in a wonderful space. Happy and loved. Which is why he never sees the approaching danger until it’s too late... -
![ABEL TRILOGY by C.J. Bishop]()
ABEL TRILOGY by C.J. Bishop
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings19-year-old Abel Sims - hot, sexy stripper - is a favorite at the gay strip club The Phoenix. Having no family but his 16-year-old sister, Savannah, and coming from the streets - The Phoenix club has become his home, the other boys his close-knit family. Abel doesn't trust the outside world and is content to remain within his safe haven... -
![What Lies Between Us by Felice Stevens]()
What Lies Between Us by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow that he’s living with Sam Stein, Zach Cohen is finally ready to move on from his unhappy past. His days are filled with wedding preparations, yet he still finds time to make plans and decisions without consulting Sam and his mother, firmly believing he knows best. Sam is ready to settle in for the perfect life with Zach but years of bad habits have come back to haunt him... -
![Darkly Ever After: An Organized Crime Anthology by Silla Webb, Gwyn McNamee]()
Darkly Ever After: An Organized Crime Anthology by Silla Webb, Gwyn McNamee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe men of organized crime aren’t white knights.With quick trigger fingers and ruthless souls, they’re tall, dark, and deadly.Taking what they want and decimating anything that stands in their way.These men rule from their bloody thrones.Only a woman’s touch can tame the beasts lurking inside.Bringing light to the darkness.Love in the ruin... -
![Guns n' Boys: A Breath of Innocence by K.A. Merikan]()
Guns n' Boys: A Breath of Innocence by K.A. Merikan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I would wait a lifetime for this.”“You don’t have to wait anymore. I want you.” Mark is done with flings. He is looking for something real , and he knows just where to find it. Years ago, he fell in love with Charlotte Elswood, but after saving her life, he made the difficult choice to stay in a cartel for the sake of his family...
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