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Enamored by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAll it takes is a little friction to turn up the heat in the third Accidental Billionaires novel by New York Times bestselling author J.S. Scott.Like his brothers and sisters, Seth Sinclair went from blue-collar to billionaire overnight, and he’s decided to invest in what he knows best: construction... -
Bradford Brawler by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI can’t say I’ve ever wished for someone to be bitten right on the tip of their junk by a giant bull ant before, but Tanner Morgan—the only man capable of making me want to scream and cream at the same damn time—just might be the guy to change that... -
Defiant Princess by Callie Rose
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThey called me trash. They called me whore. They called me so much worse.They told me I didn’t belong in their world, and you know what? Maybe they were right.But I can’t just let this go.I’m still a Hildebrand, after all, and I’ve only just begun to scratch the surface of what that legacy means.There are secrets buried in Roseland, and I’m determined to dig them up... -
Legend by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI made one mistake…And she made one phone call that nearly destroyed my life.I’ve spent the past year plotting my revenge and imagining all the wicked things I’d do to her when our paths finally crossed again.I just had no idea it would be so soon.The last thing I expected when I re-entered the world was to find myself right in the middle of hers... -
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Wicked Dark Heathens by Lucy Smoke
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat tangled webs we weave...He’s everything I don’t want. A playboy. A beast with a cunningly gorgeous smile. Faces like his only mean one thing. Somewhere underneath all of that handsomeness, there lies a monster.And if anyone can sense a monster, it’s me.I understand cruelty. I’ve lived and breathed it for my entire life... -
Hunter by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m a nobody... until everybody realizes who I am and who I’m related to.Then it’s like a giant target is painted on my back. They all think they can use me to climb the Rosewood High royalty ladder.They obviously underestimate me. I won’t cower down or give in.They can’t break me. But he can... without even trying.Zayn Hunter.He doesn’t want to use me.. -
Speak No Evil: A Secret Society Student Teacher College Romance by Ivy Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey thought they could get away with it, but they are sorely mistaken.They have been judged. They have been sentenced. All that remains is their execution.No one goes unpunished. We’ll make sure of it.We are The Society and all who dare cross us will find their miserable end by our hand.Don’t be fooled. This is not their story.It’s ours... -
The Devastation You Reap by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUSA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tracy Lorraine brings you a new dark bully college romance within her Maddison Kings world. For years I've kept my secrets.Kept the darkest, most twisted parts of myself buried from everyone around me... -
Hear No Evil: A New Adult College Romance by Ivy Fox
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEvil cannot take hold of an unconsenting soul.Do not be amazed that hell is empty, since all the devils live here.One by one, they will meet their hellish fate.One down…Three to go.EastonA tyrannous society has discovered our most atrocious secret and decided to wage war on us.They’ve had their fun with Finn, and now it’s my turn to be their little puppet... -
All the Little Truths by S.J. Sylvis
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSeveral months ago, I was the queen of English Prep. The boys stopped in their tracks at the sight of my too-short plaid skirt, and the girls cowered behind their locker doors, envious of me ruling the halls with the most desired boy by my side.But the thing about queens?They often fall to their own demise.The boys no longer spare me a single glance... -
Brutal Boys on Devils Night by Daniela Romero, Becca Steele
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBoys can be brutal. Wicked. Savage. Corrupt. What starts as a game, a night full of mischief, turns out to be something darker. More sinister. More depraved. There’s foreboding in the air on Devil’s Night – the night before Halloween when brutal boys come out to play. Only this year … it’s going to be so much worse. I can hardly wait...Categorized as:
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Wicked Deceit by Aly Beck
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy enemy is The Apocalypse Society: Three brothers, a hidden agenda, distorted masks, and minions who do their dirty work.They tried to kill the rabbit.They injured two of the men I love.They thought they could cut me down.Not only my life, but the lives of my four men, are now in danger.Time is running out. The rabbit is almost in their trap. The next time they may succeed in killing me... -
Billionaire's Matchmaker (Titans) by Sierra Cartwright
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom International Bestselling Author Sierra Cartwright… Titans An exclusive private society of the world’s most powerful ambitious gentlemen Sex, Secrets, and Intrigue Billionaire's Matchmaker Rich, powerful men don’t intimidate matchmaker Hope Malloy. So when she’s hired to find a bride for billionaire Rafe Sterling, she’s certain the assignment will be easy... -
Devil Incarnate by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHell Hath No Fury…The mark that Heston Wilcox made on Preston Prep was more like a wound that took ages to heal.He’s a bully. A manipulator. A sociopath.And he’s finally been stopped by the group of Preston girls who turned him in.Or at least that’s what Georgia Haynes thought happened to the boy—now a man—who ruined her life... -
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Orientation by C.M. Stunich
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Burberry Prep x Adamson Academy Crossover Novel!This is the FINAL story for both the Rich Boys of Burberry Prep series, AND the Adamson All-Boys Academy series . . . all in one volume!Harem versus harem.How often does one university entertain two coeds with harems of rich boys on their heels?My name is Marnye Reed and this, this is Charlotte Carson.Girl, just call me Chuck... -
Bullied by Vera Micic, Vera Hollins
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI have always been bullied and trapped in darkness. I hoped life would get better when I moved to my mother's hometown, but it only got worse because it was there that I met my unrequited crush, Hayden Black. He despised me from day one, and even more when I became best friends with his twin, Kayden... -
Caged Royal by Lily Wildhart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe worst part about betrayal, is it never comes from your enemies.I should have known better, I should have seen the signs, but now all I'm left with is heartache and disappointment.They may think they've got the better of me, but I won't go down without a fight. Especially when it comes to the ones I love.Even if I have to protect them from themselves...Categorized as:
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Wrong Crowd by Lisa Helen Gray
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy entire world was turned upside down the day my mum died. I feared what my life would become when an aunt I never knew about came swooping in and threw me into the unknown. She was rich. I couldn’t even afford a pack of gum. We were complete opposites, yet I wanted a fresh start in life, and she was promising to give me that. I just had to live with her for a year, until I graduated college... -
Revenge by J.L. Weil
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome back to Elmwood Academy. The conclusion begins. And the drama continues... -
Evergreen Academy - The Complete Series by Ruby Vincent
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Complete Evergreen Academy Series Evergreen Academy was meant to be my fresh start. My hair was on point. My skin was flawless. And now I wore the hell out of my clothes instead of hiding them. Even running into Ryder hadn't thrown me. So what that the silver-eyed devil who tormented me for years now ruled my new school with a band of boys everyone called the Knights...Categorized as:
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Twisted Selection by P.H. Nix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEdgewood Elite rule this town, but that doesn’t mean they can rule me.After my dad goes missing, my family falls apart. News of an inheritance from a long-lost relative gives us the restart we need. At least, that’s what I think until we get there.Edgewood Academy is ruled by the town’s four heirs.Wes, broody and stuck up, wants me run out of town... -
Glass Heart Hero by Lindsey Iler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLoyalty. Corruption. Family.A gauntlet rooted in love and jealousy may be the destruction of the students at Glass Heart Academy.DelaneyParts of me were stolen in the confines of a dark room. No matter how hard I fought, I got nowhere. The damage has already been done.Now I find myself in the arms of an unexpected boy... -
Broken Heir by Amber Vant
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy once perfectly orchestrated kingdom is crumbling and it’s all because of her. Rory may have disappeared, but like a flame, light will always shine brighter in darkness.She grew up believing she only ever had herself, and maybe at one time that was true, but not anymore. She’s one of us now. I may be on the outs with the hellhounds but that doesn’t mean she’s allowed the same generosity...Categorized as:
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Cruel Kisses: A Dark Bully Lovers-to-Enemies-to-Maybe Lovers Romance by Thandiwe Mpofu, Thandie
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s gone… good riddance to tormenting, cold nightmares that come in the form of sweet but devious kisses.⠀Thing is, without her here, there’s a fiery riot in my heart I can't control.⠀She left a bloody feud brewing in my house.⠀That Little Minx caused chaos and hell to break loose between my brother and me as only she can.⠀She kissed me and imprinted her broken soul to my darkness... -
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Hating and Dating Your Boss with Style!: A Romantic Comedy by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBad day at work? Try having someone steal your beloved hotel.Oh, and the new boss is absolutely the worst. Work hard and ye shall be rewarded…Wrong. The Maxine Hotel was supposed to be mine. I invested my meager savings into the upkeep.I slept in a freezing-cold attic like Cinderella but with way more overeating. I dealt with entitled guests and feral children on a daily basis... -
Angelview Academy: The Complete Trilogy by E.M. Snow
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 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 mortal who wouldn't bow then and sure as hell won’t now...Categorized as:
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Crowd of Lies by Lisa Helen Gray
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNot all love stories end with a happily ever after. Life isn’t hearts and roses. It’s permeated with lies, deceit and corruption. My story started with a father too enamoured by the power wealth gave him. A father in a constant pursuit for supremacy. There began the treacherous tale of how I came to meet Ivy Monroe, the daughter of the woman I’d sworn to destroy... -
Torment Her: A Dark High School Romance by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe wants to rescue her. She wants to escape him.Kennedy Lowe was the girl that got away. So when she turns up broken and bruised, I‘m determined to fix things and finally claim the girl I’ve always loved.I’ll tease her.Tempt herIn the end, I’ll make her mine.Conner Jagger was the boy I always wanted. But we’re not the same people anymore, and I don’t know if I can trust him with my heart... -
Pained by Vera Micic, Vera Hollins
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo months have passed since the day I pushed Hayden away. Two months since I found out he loved me and wanted to be with me. I’ve been trying to move on and forget about him, but my heart refuses to listen. Hayden had almost died saving me. Half of me wants to forgive him for everything and give him another chance... -
STEPDORK by A.E. Murphy
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRaven and Travis sitting in a tree, doing things they shouldn’t be. HA… yeah, right. Raven hates her stepbrother with a passion, and she’s certain Travis returns the sentiment because he makes life at home with him hell. He ruined her favorite T-shirt, damn it... -
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Savage Kings by L.M. Harrison
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThree beautiful, cruel boys rule Kingsworth Prep. And I'm the girl who almost ruined them...It all started with that video I posted of them—you know, the one that went viral. But that was before I knew who they were. Ezra Covington, Bellamy Thorn, and Dashiell Laurier. Three untouchable royals who were just… well, royally touched...Categorized as:
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Touched By The Devil by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFights, sex, and fast cars. Those are what Sebastian Wilcox is all about.On the outside he’s easy smiles and a quick temper, but on the inside, a war rages on. He told the Devils his biggest secret; during a vicious fight, he accidentally hurt someone who didn't deserve it. For months now, he's been cursed by the memory of her screams. But that’s not his only hidden truth... -
Curvy Girls Can't Date Bullies by Kelsie Stelting
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe bullied my sister. Now it’s his turn to pay.Ryker is the top of the Emerson Academy food chain, and he uses his power to remind everyone of just how powerless they are.Until now.When I see him picking on the most innocent girl in school for her weight, I snap. Ignoring him is no longer enough. No, my friends and I are going to make him pay...Categorized as:
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Disorder by J.L. Weil
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsReturn to Elmwood Academy.My douchebag of a stepbrother is blackmailing me. Carter thinks he can use me to steal something from the Elite, something he is desperate to bury.Reckless.Frantic.Violent.I didn’t ask for this life, and yet I’m caught in the middle of a dangerous game. And the stakes are deadlier. The Elite, four damaged, gorgeous, arrogant guys, think they own me now...Categorized as:
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Without you by Ashlyn Montgomery
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAubrey Wilson has the heart of an angel. As the type of person to always trust in others, she's admirable to peers.A total darling, but with a sadness that encases her heart.Anyone could shrink down in fright at the receiving end of Luke Taylor's infamous glare. Tall, muscular, dark-haired, and handsome, he's no stranger on or off the field. Not a kind stranger either...Categorized as:
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Resilient Queen by Amber Vant
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI never wanted this. Never asked for any of it. The corrupted, chaos of the past is playing catch-up with the present and nothing is as it seems. Everyone wants something. Me? All I want is the truth. I thought this was the end, but it turns out it’s only the beginning. The basis for a much darker twist of fate. Secrets are starting to unravel; relationships have grown fractured...Categorized as:
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King of Regret: An Academy Surprise Baby Romance by Jacie Lennon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's the one thing he never thought he needed, but now, he'll do anything to keep her.BrockI'm one of the kings at Almadale Prep.I've always lived without fear of repercussions.To me, it's all fun and games ... until a ghost from my past makes an appearance.But now, due to one steamy night, she might be my future.It's time to grow up, stop messing around, and make decisions... -
REMI, A Billionaire Romance by Shayne Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRemi Arlington never lost at the game of life. He always gets what he wants. He always owns what he wants. He always breaks what he wants. And. He. Wants. Me. Esme Rawling, an Art student living in New York, runs into Remi Arlington by chance, the circumstances far from perfect. Sparks fly and not of the good kind as the rebellious woman clashes with the enigmatic, young billionaire... -
A Cavendish Christmas by Becca Steele
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCatch up with the Four in this festive short story, which takes place after the events of The Havoc We Wreak. A weekend away in the French Alps at the Alstone Holdings cabin sounds like the perfect snowy escape. And together with Cassius, I've planned a special Christmas surprise for Caiden, Weston, and Zayde...Available for free from Becca Steele's website...Categorized as:
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Charity Case by Ivy Clyde
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCareful what you wish for. Attending the elite Knightswood Academy was always a dream I knew would never come true until it did… The life I knew for seventeen years shattered the day a freak accident burned it all down, including my mother...Categorized as:
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Puck by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCourtney - He’s the boy at school who could ruin it all. He’s the guy who would lead you down a dark alleyway, show you the time of your life, and then forget your name while you struggle to breathe. And now, his eyes are on me. Puck Jones is every woman’s dream come true, but for me, he’s nothing but a nightmare...Categorized as:
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The Devils and Their Doll by Marissa Farrar, S.R. Jones
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey are the Devils of Verona Falls and I’m their little doll. They want to mold me into their perfect plaything, but I won’t break for them.Book two in the Verona Falls University trilogy..Categorized as:
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Bully Me: Class of 2020 by Shantel Tessier, Siobhan Davis
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLoving your tormentor isn’t easy, especially when they collect broken hearts and parade them around like trophies. They’re the bad boys, the alpha a**holes, and the thorns in our sides. They push us past our limits, turn us on, and break us. They’re our bullies. They’re the class of 2020. Eight bestselling authors are teaming up to bring you eight unique stories about the guys we love to hate... -
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Shattered Souls by B.C. Morgan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMaybe if I say it enough I’ll believe that I’m ready for year three. It’s nearly upon us, and I’m not even sure that will be the most worrying thing I have to face.I may be free from one of the Harkwrights, but another is taking his place. A wildcard and mystery. Whether he's better or worse than the one he's replacing remains to be seen... -
Ruling Class: A Dark Bully Romance by J.A. Huss
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou want the diamonds?You want the mansion?You want the lake, and boats, and the cars?You want the security?And the man?Then you do what you’re told.★♥★I live in his castle.I sit at his feet.I wear his collar.I am his offering.★♥★The Chosen Ones… the Ruling Class.They are a breed apart.And yes, that pedigree matters.Not just anyone can rise above and become their equal.It takes sacrifice... -
Desperately Seeking Landlord by Micalea Smeltzer
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was just supposed to be a fling.It would end and we’d go our separate ways.I should know by now nothing in my life is ever that simple.When Jamie Miller knocks on my door ten months after we ended our … whatever it was, I promptly punch him in his smug face, for no other reason than I feel like it and he deserves it... -
Wild Fury by S. Massery
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTheo Alistair hides his darkness from everyone, pretending to be normal.You have darkness in you, too, Lucy Page.I’m the only one who can see through his facade.It doesn’t scare me – it fascinates me.Like calls to like.Once he shows me his true colors, I’m hooked.My fascination turns into obsession, but he encourages it.Fight me, little monster.But a new player can change everything... -
Hollow Hearts by B.C. Morgan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHarkwright Academy, the place where dreams can come true. A three year stay will award you with an education that will rival any college and enough money to aid you in whatever career you choose to take.I’m applying to give my mom the life she deserves, to fund my sister’s medical bills and so I can be sure to have the only thing I truly want... -
Spring by McKayla Box
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey did their best to break me. But I fought back. And won. But I lost a lot, too. And now I'm alone. I'm just trying to get to the end of my senior year. No more drama. No more pain. No more heartbreak. So I can start over again. But I've got choices to make that will affect...everything. And the ones who broke me? They're still lurking. So my eyes are wide open...
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