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Blade of Iris by K.A. Knight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was sold to my enemies.The Volkov’s are the nightmares they warned me of as a child, the ones they spoke of in the dark in hushed tones. Traitors, killers, the boogeymen themselves sent to scare children like me.Children of their enemies.A Kelly.A family that they have been at war with since before I was born, and now?Now I am to marry into the Bratva Pigs. To become their blushing bride... -
James by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRunning a billion-dollar hedge fund doesn’t leave a lot of time for fun in the sun, but that doesn’t bother James Brannigan. After spending his youth helping his widowed father raise six younger brothers, James took a cue from his workaholic dad and channeled all his energy into business. So when he learns that his father left him a tiny winery on the Amalfi Coast, he’s not thrilled... -
Our Twisted Love Affair by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m in love with the wrong girl. Our fathers were arch enemies in business. Hate was the center of their wicked relationship. Not only that, but she’s my best friend’s little sister. The cards couldn’t be more stacked against us. One I’m counting on to hold steady. If I wasn’t married at thirty-five, then this beautiful girl would become my bride. But her career is more important...Categorized as:
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The Merger: A Billionaire Fake Marriage Romance by JA Low
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEmma Banks is a strong, single, independent woman who’s busy building her fashion empire. She doesn’t have time for men unless it’s on her terms–quick and convenient. Emma makes no apologies for the way she lives her life. That was until Anderson West walked in.All six-foot-six of him. He was supposed to be a bit of fun to pass the time.But then Vegas happened... -
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Scarred - The Complete Series by Kylie Walker
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsScarred boxset contains the full series with a HEA & NO CLIFFHANGER! Pain...Fear...Uncertainty... That pretty much sums up Kelly Ward's life in a nutshell. Surviving a childhood filled with horrific abuse and then at the hand of the one man that saved her... her first love that she trusted only to discover he was really a monster... -
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Pink: Hot 'n Sexy for a cure: The Books for Boobies 2015 Anthology by Tara Oakes, River Savage
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings** WARNING ** This book is meant for those over 18 years of age due to strong sexual and mature content. Join 28 of today's hottest romance authors as they introduce you to their most memorable and beloved characters in all-new, exclusive, scorching scenes...Categorized as:
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Mail-Order Brides for Christmas by Fiona Davenport, Frankie Love
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Mistletoe Brothers are ready to save Snow Valley … even if it means marrying complete strangers.The six women who arrive in this mountainside town all have very different reasons for agreeing to an arranged marriage. And none of them quite know what to make of the six ruggedly handsome brothers who greet them.But they do know this: there’s no turning back... -
Stolen Sin by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy boss caught me trying to steal from him. My punishment? Get pregnant with his baby. My father was scammed out of everything he owns, and I need to find a way to bail him out of trouble. Which is how I end up trying to steal from my boss—only to find a bag filled with blindfolds, ropes, and handcuffs, instead of crisp hundreds...Categorized as:
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The Consigliere by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy stepmother and her deranged lover stole our business.The Ortega Mafia is ours by birth but they have other ideas.With the help of my two brothers, it's time to steal it back and I have a secret weapon.Abigail Kensington .Billionaire’s daughter and Washington princess.The perfect woman who is definitely out of my league.A woman my target is obsessed with... -
Velvet Chains : A Dark Russian Mafia Romance by Mya Grey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratings🔥Sold to the Morozov Bratva. I convinced myself I could survive 365 days as his captive wife.Get my bookstore back.Simple, right? Wrong. I wasn’t ready for the raw, vajayjay-clenching desire in his look.The way he devours me night after night.He promises to ruin me for any other man.And I'm paying for my naivety, One filthy groan at a time.I also didn't foresee on the hunger. The vomiting... -
Projek Memikat Suami by Hanina Abdullah
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNAWWAL HUSNA, baru sehari pulang ke tanah air selepas tamat pengajian, dia dikejutkan dengan berita peminangannya. Demi ummi dan babah, Husna bersetuju dengan permintaan itu meskipun dia tahu sangat sukar untuk bersama dengan lelaki yang memang tak sukakan dia. “Jangan menyesal, little girl... -
The Spare and the Heir by Carol Moncado
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCrown Princess Esmerelda of Islas del Sargasso wants nothing to do with Prince Gabriel of Auverignon and his well-deserved reputation as a playboy prince. Unfortunately, she's been secretly engaged to him since she was three. Her mother, Queen Carlotta, has decided it's time for the two of them to get married - and Gabriel is all too keen to make it happen... -
Dario DeLuca by Sade Rena, M.L. Preston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first lesson my father ever taught me was that power is the only currency, loyalty is the law, and always take what you want.When the Mayor of our city begs me to keep his precious daughter safe, I seize my chance to strengthen the DeLuca hold on the town.I’ll keep her safe, but it’ll come at a price.Mia Gordan, the sheltered heiress, must become my wife.She’s a stranger to our brutal world...Categorized as:
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Out of Office by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA recluse discovers that what he endured and survived was orchestrated by one evil man. With nothing left to lose, Zachary wakes up and chooses vengeance.Charlotte Simmons may pretend to be innocent, but everything she has was bought with money made from my suffering.I intend to uncover her family’s sins and expose them to the world.Lying about who I am? She doesn’t deserve the truth... -
Blazing Hot Nights by Katie Mettner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTexas cowboy Blaze McAwley has made a lot of mistakes in life. His biggest one is alive and living on the neighboring ranch. He can't say she's well, and that's his fault too.Heaven Lane is in trouble. Dogged by an injury caused by Blaze McAwley's bison, she can barely keep her ranch above water. Her plan to use Blaze to save her ranch is the most fitting revenge of all... -
Arranged by the Mafia by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy innocent wife has no idea she’s in for a broken heart before I even put a ring on her dainty finger.As the younger mafia heir, I’ve lived a life of leisure. I had my fun and my share of women dropping at my feet… Until a threat appeared in the shape of a powerful kingpin… and now I’m suddenly being forced to marry the enemy’s daughter in a sham wedding...Categorized as:
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The Illegitimate King by Olivia Gates
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt the Future King's Mercy Once, she'd scorned him. And illegitimate secret prince Ferruccio Selvaggio had sworn he would make her pay. Now, Princess Clarissa D'Agostino was in his power. It was time to teach her a lesson.... The future of the kingdom rested on her. Clarissa knew she had to do whatever it took to convince Ferruccio to accept the crown and save them all... -
Blue Parrot Resort by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLydia and Scott's relationship had been on the fritz for months. When Lydia's friend, Julia, tells her that there's a sexy, secretive resort, that completely reinvented her and her husband's sex life, Lydia is skeptical. She's even more skeptical when Julia advises her that she should go with Scott and give him a free pass for the duration of the vacation... -
Crossed Off by Lacey Silks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe left her family to keep them safe. He betrayed his father to keep him out of jail. And their fate is about to throw in a new curve ball. Skyler Waters works for one of the most powerful men in Manhattan. She depends on the money to keep her safe and hidden from a vengeful half-brother. Except she's not aware that the money she's making is fraudulent... -
Aleksi Petrova: The Bulgarian by King Ellie
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo: Aleksi Petrova,I didn’t want you.I’ve never wanted to be with you yet I can’t ever get you out of my head.What have you done?***That’s it.That’s all.You were once my crush and the man that I loved.Now… we’re each other’s nightmare... -
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The Mistake by Sam Crescent
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was the mistake.A piece of trash.No one wanted me.All of my life I’d been told this. I meant nothing. I was nothing.The Volkov Bratva made a mistake. They kidnapped me and it should have been my sister. My father wanted me dead. I expected Ivan Volkov to kill me. Instead, they killed my father, and now I’m to marry Ive Yahantov, a brigadier. I’m to be his wife. The man hates me...Categorized as:
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Wicked Throne by Amaya Black
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was a mafia prince who dared to steal a southern belle's birthright. Hell's about to be raised.The first time I ever laid eyes on Thierry Scarpetta, I orgasmed.He threw a ring at me and said we were engaged.My father had proposed a marriage that would unite our crime families, and I had no say in the matter.It was to keep me safe after he was gone because girls don't have enough power... -
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Not a Whisper by M.T. Addams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith her secrets buried and her heart still intact—Briella Wilson is determined to move forward with her head held high as Spring semester starts.Yet, being entwined in a relationship with three young men is complicated—especially when the powerful Garry Gipson begins to stick his nose into his son’s life... -
Long, Tall and Tempted: Redbird\Paper Husband\Christmas Cowboy by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Three untamed Texas men are about to meet their matches--ready or not!"REDBIRD: After years of heartache and drama, musician Hank Shoeman has come to the conclusion that love is nothing more than a nuisance! But a few days stuck in a mountain retreat with a beautiful woman could change the mind of any man.... PAPER HUSBAND: Hank Grant is not interested in marriage--been there, done that... -
Take Me by C.D. Reiss
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA dark and twisted mafia romance from New York Times bestselling author CD Reiss. Mafia King, Dario Lucari spent years planning his revenge. Today, he executes it. Kidnapped on my wedding day. Held by a monster who wants vengeance on my father. Married to him against my will... -
On His Terms by Iona Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOliviaMy mother is sick, really sick, and treatment for her to get better is way too expensive for me to ever afford.Unless...No, I can't do that, not that, but then I look into my mom's beautiful eyes and I know I have to do it for her. I will never forgive myself if I don't save her.So what if it will be the greatest pain and hurt of my life. I bite the bullet and go to see him... -
Show Me, Sensei by Tiffany luvss
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove comes in all shapes and forms, but Kelly Young had no idea it'd come in the form of her most hated teacher, Mr. Todd... -
The Sheik's Jealous Princess by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’d told him that they wouldn’t work! Princess Shantra had explained, in very great detail, to Sheik Laithir del Hassam, Ruler of Piora, that she could never measure up to his first wife’s vivacious and exciting reputation. But did he listen to her? No! The man insisted that a match between them would work...Categorized as:
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Tangled Loyalties by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI wanted to scratch his face when I had to call him husband...Alessandro De Luca comes from a rival mafia family, and I’m supposed to hate his guts.Except that now I’m waking up married to him.Alessandro sees me as a pawn in this arranged marriage.I mean nothing to him...So why do I still feel like he owns my heart when he claims me every night?My wedding ring reminds me of our big lie... -
The Seductive One by Susan Mallery
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor the Marcelli sisters of California wine country, the season is ripe for romance! Of all the Marcelli sisters, the one who dreams of running the family's winery is Brenna -- and she's about to get her chance... -
Daddy's Orders by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI knew he wanted to punish me for my father’s dealings…I just never expected to enjoy it.A dark past hardened me, scarred me,Making it difficult to give a d*mn about relationships.Then comes along Emily.Fifteen years younger.The innocent virgin and daughter of the man I despise.She's twenty-three and drop dead fu*king gorgeous.My trousers tighten the moment we meet...Categorized as:
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Seni Sevmek İstemedim by Fatih Murat Arsal
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsyeşil gözlü gizemli adam o yaşına kadar pek çok güzel kadın görmüştü. ama pınar kadar güzelini, mücadelecisini, vahşisini görmemişti. ve onu istediğine karar vermesi birkaç saniyesini almamıştı. pınar ise bu uzun boylu ve tehlike kokan adam kadar cüretlisini hiç görmemişti. ondan ilk andan beri hiç hoşlanmamıştı. hoşlanması da gerekmiyordu... -
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Vows in Name Only (Billionaires of Boston) by Naima Simone
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn arranged marriage neither wants, but both soon crave… from USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone!Manipulated into a marriage of inconvenience,until one sizzling kiss changes everything…Devon Cole must marry Cain Farrell or lose everything. But she can never let her billionaire husband-to-be know why she agreed to her father’s dangerous machinations... -
When May Follows by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe future Baroness van Tellerinck isn't exactly sure why she has agreed to get married. Perhaps it's because the tall and broad-shouldered Raf doesn't make her feel like a giant. It certainly isn't a love match. She doesn't love Raf, and he seems indifferent toward her. Everything changes, though, when Raf's ex-girlfriend, Beyke, returns and shakes up this marriage of convenience... -
A Total Sweetheart: Arranged Marriage Romance by Rocklyn Ryder
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChristopher Bennett is kind of a jerk. His match maker doesn't like him and neither does his fiance. But Raven Swann knows her game and she's too smart to let first impressions get in the way when she knows there's someone for everyone. Christopher: It's not like I'm a big time celebrity or anything, but I'm well known in this town and I'm not lacking for money...Categorized as:
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Blackmailed by the Billionaire by Lucy Monroe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCharlotte left Alastair standing at the altar, but the ruthless billionaire still wants to marry her, and if it takes blackmail to make that happen? So be it.On the eve of her wedding, Charlotte realizes that the Greek tycoon she loves and plans to spend the rest of her life with doesn't know her at all. Worse, he expects her to be something she's not... -
Conquer by Michelle St. James
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook one in a sizzling new mafia series by bestselling romance author Michelle St. JamesThey call him the Lion.The son of a high-ranking bratva leader, Lyonya Antonov has been waiting patiently to avenge his father’s imprisonment and take his rightful place at the top of the mafia food chain.He’s just missing one piece of the puzzle - and her name is Kira Baranov...Categorized as:
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Craving You by Avril Ashton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA former thief set on revenge. A younger man cut off by his wealthy family. This marriage is in name only.Kannon Jeffers knows a thing or two about regret. Cut off from his powerful and influential family, he’s betrayed the last person he’d ever want to hurt. Now he’s alone, doing things he never thought he would for money... -
La culpa es tuya by Sophie Saint Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSybil Richardson nunca hubiera imaginado que su pasado volvería para vengarse y mucho menos que Roy fuera ese pasado. Pero lo que le exigía era imposible de cumplir... Sophie Saint Rose es una prolífica escritora que tiene entre sus éxitos "Huir del amor" o "Elizabeth Bilford". Próximamente publicará "Un amor que sorprende" y "La caza" Sophiesaintrose@yahoo... -
This Guy? by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou can’t just use a girl and ghost her. But this guy did. My roommate has some hot jerk lead her on and break her heart, but what he doesn’t count on is me. I’m tired of seeing her hurt, so it’s my turn to play ball with his heart. This guy is going to fall in love with me and then poof —I’ll leave him dizzy in love and wondering how he’ll survive without me... -
The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress / To Tame Her Tycoon Lover by Maya Banks, Ann Major
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Tycoon’s Pregnant Mistress by Maya Banks When Greek hotel magnate Chrysander Anetakis found out his former mistress was pregnant and had amnesia, he didn’t waste time. Marley Jameson didn’t remember betraying him or that he’d thrown her out of his life... -
A Woman with Secrets by Inglath Cooper
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKate Winthrop's sizable inheritance was stolen by her ex-husband. So she does what any wronged woman would—she gets even. When she breaks in to his empty house, she stumbles onto a large sum of her money. She takes it and boards a boat destined for the Caribbean. All Kate wants is a place to hide... -
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Revenge #4 by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA young intern is swept up in a dangerous game with a rock star in REVENGE, a romantic thriller. There's a new threat to Dylan's music career: love. Jess faces pressure to break up with Dylan, so he can find his inspiration in heartbreak. When Dylan reveals the shocking details of his tragic past, Jess starts to worry about their future. REVENGE VOLUME 4 is 25,000 words or about 125 pages... -
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The Wallflower's Revenge by SweetBlunch
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRussian heiress Tatiana Rostova thought that her 'happily ever after' would be with her beloved fiance. However, the people she cared about most, betrayed her and left her for dead. Saved by a handsome Italian duke, a plan of revenge blooms...Categorized as:
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Throne of Fire by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey sold me to a man who could be my father.A ghost with dead eyes, a heart full of vengeance.At eighteen, I'm his virgin bride—and he won’t even touch me.Ash Ifrinn is ruthless, untouchable, haunted by a love he buried long ago.He married me to use my family’s power against Hampton Kean.I’m just a pawn, but I can’t help wanting him.Even as he pushes me away, his body betrays him... -
A Monster Is Coming by Sam Crescent
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll I wanted was to be free, to not be scared anymore. Was that too much to ask?I was the unwanted bastard daughter of Finn Byrne. Many feared him and women loved him. My mother didn’t want me, but my birth kept Finn coming around.After being used as a punching bag for most of my life, I decided to run. The first mistake I made was staying in a small town... -
Pretty Prize by Ella Goode
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSince his mother’s death, Hunter Keal has had one mission—destroy everything Garrett Vandermeer holds dear. One by one, Hunter has taken over Garrett’s factories, properties, until all that is left is Rose Vandermeer. Hunter will have her, too, with or without her approval...
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