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Mafia Madman: A Dark Mafia Romance by Mila Finelli
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s no angel . . . and he’s the very devil. GIAI may be a mafia princess, but I have bigger plans than to stay in this sheltered world.I’m in Milan to pursue my dreams as a fashion designer. Having an affair is the last thing on my mind, except he’s handsome and charming and Italian. In other words, he’s irresistible... -
![The Hunted Series: The Complete Collection by Ivy Smoak]()
The Hunted Series: The Complete Collection by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIncludes all four books of The Hunted Series and an exclusive, brand new, super steamy epilogue!MORE THAN 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEJames Hunter gave up his billionaire lifestyle in NYC to become a professor. The easiest new rule to follow: don’t fraternize with the students. But he never expected to be teaching such a beautiful student.Penny Taylor is not as innocent as her classmates think... -
![Saving Daddy by Laylah Roberts]()
Saving Daddy by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Daddy in need of someone to cherish and call his own . . .Hack has a job he loves. Great friends. Stability.And no one special in his life.A caregiver and protector, he needs someone to take care of.And then Greer Savage walks right on into his life.Incredibly brave, yet also slightly broken. Sweet and funny.He wants to wrap her up tight in his arms and never let her go... -
![Rico: The Four Families: Romano by Cee Bowerman]()
Rico: The Four Families: Romano by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFederico Romano didn’t just inherit his position as the head of the family, he clawed his way to the top, all while dealing with drama and secrets in his personal life that can never be allowed to see the light of day. The harsh and unforgiving mafia boss persona he presents to the world at large is light-years away from the loving man that his family knows... -
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![Boss Daddy by Laylah Roberts]()
Boss Daddy by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe wasn’t a good man . . .After his wife was murdered and his daughter kidnapped, Markovich dedicated his life to tracking down those responsible.Finding his daughter was a miracle.Discovering who took her and annihilating them was his focus.Then she fell right into his lap.Literally.A whirlwind of energy and trouble. Far too innocent for him.And yes, she tugged at his Daddy side... -
![Atticus: Secret Lies by K.L. Donn, Sensual Graphic Designs]()
Atticus: Secret Lies by K.L. Donn, Sensual Graphic Designs
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTime stands still. Lies were told. Secrets are revealed. Who will we be when the walls tumble like mortar? **WARNING** The Adair Empire is a dark and graphic romance that will push your buttons, and maybe your boundaries. Each book contains a new couple but ends with a plot cliff-hanger... -
![Enigma: The Complete Collection by Shandi Boyes]()
Enigma: The Complete Collection by Shandi Boyes
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEnigma: The Complete Collection is the entire story of the tumultuous relationship of Isaac and Isabelle. A sitting on the edge of your seat read that will have you enthralled until the very last word. Over 390,000 words on an enigmatic alpha male and the FBI agent assigned to his case. This is a story about two people who were never destined to fall in love... -
![Caged Thorn by Naomi West]()
Caged Thorn by Naomi West
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTen years ago, I ran from my home.Today, I’m running back.The difference this time is that my son is coming with me.We’re going back to the place I swore I’d never return to.Back to the lies and the heartbreaks and the site of the day that changed my life forever.There is one other difference, actually:This time, someone is following me.Konstantin Aminoff isn’t the kind of man who “lets go... -
![Sin's Enticement by Ciara St. James]()
Sin's Enticement by Ciara St. James
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter years of serving his country, Sin reclaims his life and forms the Ares Infidels MC, with like-minded military brothers. They decide his home town of Tenillo, Texas is the perfect place to build their futures. By forming a club where they get to make the rules and determine what orders to follow... -
![The Charmer’s Gambit by Lexi C. Foss]()
The Charmer’s Gambit by Lexi C. Foss
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe set his sights on the wrong girl. Me. Law school taught me a lot of things, but nothing prepared me to deal with this determined, hotter-than-Hell millionaire. Don’t get me wrong, I’m flattered. But resisting Will Mershano is harder than passing the bar. He’s everything: sexy, confident, intelligent. And he wants me... -
![Wicked in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox]()
Wicked in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe gets shot. She saves his life. But can their love survive his wicked lifestyle?AdrianaI’ve heard of the Knight Brothers.They’re dangerous.Exactly the sort of men I avoid.But when one of them lands bleeding on my doorstep…I have to save him.Levi is strong, sexy, and he gives love a bad name... -
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Hawk by Jo Raven
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBad-boy heir to the Fleming Group empire, Jamie “Hawk” Fleming, at your service. Here’s the breakdown: my father has been thrown behind bars on murder charges, and my mother as accessory. That was three months ago, and since then, everything has been a downhill ride. The only thing keeping me sane right now is Hot Body... -
![Ivan 2 by Roxie Rivera]()
Ivan 2 by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a year filled with drama and danger, Erin and Ivan are ready to focus on the one thing they want the most--starting a family. When she has yet another negative test, Erin worries there's something wrong with her.Ivan urges his wife not to worry because it will happen when it's meant to happen. He hates seeing her stressed out and does whatever he can to make her happy... -
![Disbelief by T.L Smith]()
Disbelief by T.L Smith
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat if I was to tell you, you’re all evil? In some shape or form, you are. What If I was to tell you, I was the worst kind of evil? Would you believe me? I did not believe that there wasn’t anyone who didn’t contain evil. I was proved wrong, and it stumped me. I became obsessed with her, someone of pure goodness. And couldn’t get enough... -
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![Daddy's Demands: Twenty-Five Steamy Daddy Dom Romance Novellas by Madison Faye, Renee Rose]()
Daddy's Demands: Twenty-Five Steamy Daddy Dom Romance Novellas by Madison Faye, Renee Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThese daddies don't ask for obedience. They demand it. Daddy's Demands is a collection of decadently dirty daddy dom romances from some of the hottest authors in the genre. This deliciously naughty box set includes twenty-five brand-new, stand-alone novellas featuring steaming hot, irresistibly sexy adventures with the baddest daddies imaginable... -
![Unassuming Queen by Kylie Kent]()
Unassuming Queen by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDark Mafia RomanceHollyThis wasn’t supposed to happen. This isn’t the happily ever after I was promised. He was meant to be here. He was meant to be sitting on this throne. Not me.I’m not equipped for this. I’m not fit to rule over anything. He says I’m a queen. He even gave me the keys to the castle, but what’s a queen without her king? Still a queen apparently.There’s nowhere to hide... -
![Filthy Disciple by Cassandra Robbins, Serena Akeroyd]()
Filthy Disciple by Cassandra Robbins, Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA The Disciples & Five Points' Mob Collection CrossoverShe was an assignment. A selfish brat who'd run away from home and who’d found refuge in an MC. A spoiled pain in my ass that I had to bring back to Daddy. Only, Isabelle is nothing like the picture my initial research painted. Yes, she's a brat. Yes, she's insecure. And yes, she's a Disciple…sort of. But she's so much more than that... -
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Aurora's Knight by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA new “family” is coming to Silver Spoon Falls, TX. The well-known Arakas men are looking to expand their operations, and the small Texas town is the perfect place to start a new, less-than-above-board business venture. Along the way, the dangerous, wealthy men are going to find a whole lot of trouble...and the sassy women who will bring the possessive crime bosses to their knees... -
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Devil's Protection by A.F. Montoya
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI knew better than to get involved with him.He’s supposedly one of the most terrifying men in the MC. He’s also my best friend’s brother and therefore off limits. But I’ve been pining for him since I was a kid and no matter how hard I try to contain it, it never really goes away... -
![Snow's Prince by Nichole Rose]()
Snow's Prince by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFalling for Snow was the last thing this mafia prince intended to do.DimitriSilver Spoon Falls was supposed to be an easy mark.Instead, I'm up to my ears in cartels and complications.I waltzed into enemy territory to investigate...And waltzed back out with a new mission in life.Protecting Snow Buchanan from her stepmother and her cartel of henchmen.Her seven furry friends doubt me... -
![Ryder's Rush by E.C. Land]()
Ryder's Rush by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRyder I live for the adrenaline rush. Never once have I not. All my life, it’s been one adventure after another. Now I find myself on the most dangerous one yet. Finding her the way I did; I knew without a doubt I’d claim her as mine. Didn’t matter if she agreed or not. She’d come to my way of thinking sooner or later... -
![Taking the Fall: The Full Complete Series by Alexa Riley]()
Taking the Fall: The Full Complete Series by Alexa Riley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWe’ve come a long way since Taking the Fall Volume 1 released in 2015. Since then we’ve added pieces to the puzzle as our readers demanded more! Finally, every story has been combined into one bundle... -
![Restoration by Tate James]()
Restoration by Tate James
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s always been about the chase. The prize. The puzzle. The Game. I became the best of the best, Hermes, because no one could catch me. No one could touch me.No one had.Until her.She’s everything I never knew I wanted.She is my life.It’s been one bad call after another in this Game. It’s cost the woman I love more than I ever wanted her to have to pay... -
![A Sinner's Promise by Kylie Kent]()
A Sinner's Promise by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGioBeing the eldest son has always been a blessing and a curse. I was raised to be one thing and one thing only.A monster.My father did everything in his power to make sure that’s exactly what I became too.He wasn’t expecting that the monster he created would be the one to take him out though.Now I’m in charge. Of the family, the empire. Everything... -
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![When Fates Align by Isabelle Richards]()
When Fates Align by Isabelle Richards
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhy would fate bring them together only to tear them apart?Lily and Gavin were brought together in a clash of tragedy and chaos. Amid the ashes of lives gone wrong, they thought they found a second chance at love. With trouble from their previous lives lurking around every corner, they quickly learned that love from a star-crossed romance isn’t enough to survive... -
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![Cruel Prince by Aidèe Jaimes]()
Cruel Prince by Aidèe Jaimes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI sold my soul to the Devil and he handed me over to someone far deadlier.After the death of my father, his enemies came knocking on my door. Left with no other choice, I agree to an indentured contract, selling my body to a criminal in exchange for my life.Only he never meant to keep me as his own...Categorized as:
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![Hooked Up Book 3 by Arianne Richmonde]()
Hooked Up Book 3 by Arianne Richmonde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA secret is destroying us. A secret I am unable to share with her. It isn't just myself I am protecting, but someone I love. Wherever I turn . . . in whichever direction . . . I face a wall. I'm lost for an answer. Our happiness so close I can touch it, so far it's eating at my soul. If SHE wins, Pearl and I are doomed. *** I don't know who Alexandre is anymore... -
![For Logan by Soraya Naomi]()
For Logan by Soraya Naomi
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlthough part of the Chicago Syndicate world, For Logan is a complete standalone and can be enjoyed either with or without reading the rest of the series.After a lifetime of loss, Logan Wade has no faith in things such as justice. He screws and discards women with ease, and deep down, he doesn’t even know who he is anymore. He’s an agent who’s defecting to the Chicagoan mafia, the Syndicate... -
![Savage in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox]()
Savage in Love by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s a bookworm. He runs a notorious dance club. Will a case of mistaken identity lead to love?KingAll my brothers have fallen.But I’m still single.And I plan on staying that way…Until a deliciously naïve woman walks into my club.She doesn’t belong here.When she mistakes me for her blind date, I want to use every trick in the book... -
![Ember by Emma Slate]()
Ember by Emma Slate
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuinn O’Malley—a princess among kings. My life was an enchanted dream. Opulent parties. Designer clothing. Charming men. But when my father dies, my glittering world implodes. I am weak. Naked. Vulnerable. A lamb among wolves. My life is no longer enchanted. My life is no longer a dream... -
![Broke by Esther E. Schmidt]()
Broke by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBroke must be rough, dominant, and confident. Stepping into his new role as MC Vice President, the mask he wears screams “Don’t screw with me!” but that just hides the part he can’t show. Inside this sweet, shy man are insecurities stemming from trauma he encountered as a teenager that still haunt him. Roan is as sweet as they come. The epitome of pure; good, honest and innocent... -
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Doc by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs a part of the Steele Riders, Dr. Joseph "Doc" Simmons knows that things aren't easy for those in power. Being one of the most successful motorcycle clubs in the region, there's always someone eager to dethrone, butcher, and bury them.One of those very attempts on their existence led Sophia into Doc's arms... -
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The Trap by S.R. Jones
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Trap: A Bratva Vows Prequel I saw a possible threat; he saw a victim in waiting. Violet: I had a plan. A naïve and dangerous plan. Get the mob boss to notice me, seduce the mob boss, kill the mob boss. Except the elderly mob boss wasn’t the only one to notice me. He did. Andrius. Beautiful. Cold. Deadly. He’s a monster amongst men. I crave him. I fear him... -
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![Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera]()
Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsafter Nikolai IIFree read from website - http://www.roxieriverawriter.com/news.. -
![Heart of the Mountain by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook]()
Heart of the Mountain by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn angel. It’s the worst rainstorm in history when I find her unconscious in the woods. Sent from heaven. She’s lost and alone, a newborn baby in her arms. I will protect them. My cabin is their shelter from the storm. Under my care, no one can hurt them. Whatever the cost. But I’m not who she thinks I am. And if she finds out, she’ll keep on running... -
![Devil's Capture by A.F. Montoya]()
Devil's Capture by A.F. Montoya
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI never should’ve gotten involved with a biker.I just wanted a one night stand. Someone with experience who might make my first time memorable. I should’ve found a nice guy. Instead, I crawled into bed with the Devil himself. Now I need to figure out how to outrun the local MC and the president I let seduce me... -
![Nikolai: Taking Back What's Mine by Shandi Boyes]()
Nikolai: Taking Back What's Mine by Shandi Boyes
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHave you ever wanted something so bad, you’re willing to kill for it? That’s what I felt the instant my eyes locked on Justine. I could practically taste her innocence on my tongue when she stood across from me, riling me up like the life in her eyes hadn’t been snuffed years ago... -
![Wanted by S. Nelson]()
Wanted by S. Nelson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDid you ever have something so tragic and frightening happen that you did everything in your power to convince yourself it wasn’t real? Have you ever been so paralyzed with fear you prayed that if you simply closed your eyes and slowed your breathing, everything would be fine? Yeah, me too. Only this time, none of that worked... -
![The Hitman's Dancer by Tabatha Kiss]()
The Hitman's Dancer by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Snake Eyes Series: Standalone Romances. Interconnecting Stories. One Unforgettable Adventure. DANTE It was only supposed to be one night. One night with me and I’d make her father’s debt to the Zappia crime family a little easier to swallow. Turns out, swallowing ain’t much of an issue for Lucy Vaughn. I should never have gotten involved with her... -
![Collateral 2 by Roxie Rivera]()
Collateral 2 by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter their wild night running from Houston's criminal underworld, Ben and Aston have been inseparable. Refusing to choose between the only family he's ever known--the Albanian mafia--or building a life with sweet, innocent Aston, Ben walks a careful line. He's not giving her up without a fight... -
![Risking Romero by Mia Madison]()
Risking Romero by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I’m going to be inside you. I promise.” Jade: When a lawyer with a shady agenda starts harassing me to sell my family’s farm, I need a legal eagle of my own. But hot older man Romero Adamo is way more than I bargained for. He’s got me thinking about his briefs, all right … just not the kind you file in a courtroom... -
![The Trade by Elizabeth Knox]()
The Trade by Elizabeth Knox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnton When I was assigned the job to find out who exactly orchestrated the hit on Mariana Petran, I jumped at the opportunity. To attack the queen of the clans is an attack against us all. I was to find the man who ordered it – and I did... -
![Dad Bod Kingpin: Dad Bod 2.0: Large And In Charge by Gia Bailey]()
Dad Bod Kingpin: Dad Bod 2.0: Large And In Charge by Gia Bailey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dad bod kingpin, a woman in trouble, and the beginnings of an obsession… From the moment I saw her, I knew she was mine. Mine to protect, to provide for… mine to keep. I’ve made my name in this city and built a reputation to be feared. She’s alone and afraid, running from someone. From one monster's arms, into another. The difference with me is that I don’t intend to let her go... -
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![Enrico by C.M. Steele]()
Enrico by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnricoShe wasn’t supposed to be on my radar. Another woman who was caught up in the traffickers’ sights, but one look at January and I’d become as lost as Dario and Alessio before me. I had no choice but to hunt her down and make her mine, even if that meant doing some illegal things. Nothing new to me anyway.JanuaryThe brute... -
![Wicked by Nichole Rose]()
Wicked by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA curvy girl mafia...Categorized as:
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![Just Business by V.B. Emanuele]()
Just Business by V.B. Emanuele
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhile Jenna Prescott is attending one of the world's top universities, she finds herself unable to afford tuition after an unexpected death in her family leaves her with nothing while her older brother, Tyler, inherits millions. Desperate to make ends meet, she becomes an exotic dancer for money she's heard they earn... -
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Matteo by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMatteoMy first kill was for her.From that day on, I knew I’d always protect my dangerous little viper. However, I didn’t understand how violently those protective instincts would change the day she turned sixteen. From then on, I protected not only her but our future. Vivian belonged to me and no one else. If you touched her, you’d pay.I killed for her again, but it was one of my own this time... -
![Bratva Beauty by Sabine Barclay]()
Bratva Beauty by Sabine Barclay
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe can pretend not to notice…They say I’m the best looking in my family. I couldn’t care less.But her…She takes my breath away.Not everyone sees her the way I do. That’s fine by me because she’s mine.I pity those who think they can come between us.I won’t stop until she’s at my side. Mine to touch. Mine to love. Mine to push to her limits then bring her back.She’s my everything... -
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Time Owed by Debra Kayn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe bestselling Moroad Motorcycle Club series continues with a standalone novel... In and out of prison his whole life, James "Merk" Tarmerk lives day-to-day surviving as a member of Moroad Motorcycle Club. When club business brings a green-eyed woman back into his path, he recognizes his chance to extract payment on the little girl who has plagued him since he'd murdered her father...
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