Books like 'Living in Shadow'
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Twisted Lies by Ana Huang
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsHe'll do anything to have her...including lie. Charming, deadly, and smart enough to hide it, Christian Harper is a monster dressed in the perfectly tailored suits of a gentleman. He has little use for morals and even less use for love, but he can’t deny the strange pull he feels toward the woman living just one floor below him... -
![Tempted by Danger by Endiya Carter]()
Tempted by Danger by Endiya Carter
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRule #1‘No Fraternizing’That was the main rule you had to follow if you wanted to stay employed at Danger Inc.For four years, Dymon Danger never worried about breaking that rule until the day his new assistant, Quinci Everly, walked in his office.Withstanding Dymon’s tactics to make her quit, he realizes that neither Quinci nor his intrusive thoughts were going anywhere anytime soon... -
![In Love with Ezra by Love Belvin]()
In Love with Ezra by Love Belvin
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDisclaimer: This series is for mature audiences only. There are three installments to the “Love Unaccounted” series. This installment is a full-length novel that contains profanity, erotica, acts of bondage, domination, and violence. It ends on a cliffhanger. If you do not like dark, racy romance between your pages this book is not for you. They made covenant. They’re married... -
![Magnum: A Dark Knights MC/Dirty Angels MC Crossover by Jeanne St. James]()
Magnum: A Dark Knights MC/Dirty Angels MC Crossover by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOut of the dark comes a knight she least expects. He’s the Sergeant at Arms for the Dark Knights MC. He enforces the rules and gets his hands dirty. She’s the daughter of a biker. Property of another MC. She’s young. He’s not. He’s lived a life. She’s just finding her way. She’s a bad idea. A very bad idea. One which can quickly turn allies into rivals... -
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![Brie Bows to Her Master by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Bows to Her Master by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe final week at the Submissive Training Center has arrived! Join Brie as she encounters challenging sessions crafted specifically for her - five extraordinary days of training and pleasure. Her graduation includes interviews with potential Doms, but things get horribly complicated for Brie... -
![Fierce Daddy by Laylah Roberts]()
Fierce Daddy by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe'd lived her entire life in the shadows...All Tabby had ever really known from men was violence, pain, and betrayal.So she really shouldn’t trust the smooth-talking, older Razor, with his huge heart and fierce protective streak.Only, she can’t seem to resist him. His sweet words. Calm dominance. And lord, what that man could do with his tongue . . -
![The Christmas Truce by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Christmas Truce by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Look, it’s us,” Nora said, holding up a Peanuts-themed Christmas card. On the front was the blond pianist Schroeder, the black-haired muckraker Lucy, and Snoopy.“I’m the fucking dog?” Kingsley asked.“You’ve humped your fair share of legs... -
![Brie Faces Her Master's Fears by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Faces Her Master's Fears by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrie is thrilled by the secret Master reveals. Their D/s relationship and love deepens as he teaches her his preferences and shares another aspect of his past. Tragically, a meeting with her nemesis starts a disastrous chain of events. The aftermath of which leads her Master to make a decision Brie never sees coming... -
![Brie Learns Restraint by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Learns Restraint by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrie Learns Restraint, #5 in the AG series:Brie is given the opportunity to work under the mastery of another Dom - an expert in bondage. During the unique arrangement she discovers truths about herself and several of her past trainers. A new passion is ignited when she participates in an erotic class of Kinbaku. Loyalties are challenged, but a clear winner emerges... -
![Brie Discerns Master's Heart by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Discerns Master's Heart by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrie's AG series #6Master has revealed himself in small doses, only hinting about the tragedy in his past. Things are about to shift as Brie comes face to face with Master’s greatest adversary. Huge changes are rushing towards our young submissive. The wolf must be confronted, her documentary is about to discover its fate and Master will bare a part of himself kept hidden until now... -
![His Muse by Twyla Turner]()
His Muse by Twyla Turner
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA mysterious email with a link to her mother's memoir has found its way into Kari's inbox at a time when she needs her mother most. Unfortunately, Kari pushed her away several years ago... -
![Uncovered Truths: A Novella by Alexandra Warren]()
Uncovered Truths: A Novella by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAttending a party at your former lover's house... what's the worst that could happen? Note: While this standalone book tells a complete story, it is novella-length meaning it is shorter by design. If you prefer your stories longer, I'd highly recommend checking out another Alexandra Warren project... -
![The Love Deluxe Mixtape by Alexandria House]()
The Love Deluxe Mixtape by Alexandria House
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsa moan, a sigh, a hiss, a kiss, longing, loving, release, satisfaction—love deluxe.This is a brief collection of erotic scenes which also includes two short stories previously available for free online. If erotic content and short stories are not your cup of tea, then this experience is not for you... -
![Silver Lining Love by Melanie Shawn]()
Silver Lining Love by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Love Vixen,Six months ago, my life changed forever, and I had no idea it was coming.My sister—the strongest and most selfless person I’ve ever met and the kickass mom to three adorable kids—was killed in a car accident.In an instant, I became the mom to those three adorable kids, and lemme tell ya...I am far from strong. Or kickass... -
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![Try Me by Red Phoenix]()
Try Me by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA heated Russian night and a little Kinbaku Russian intrigue and startling revelations await the young submissive. The bond between Brie and her new Master grows deeper as he opens up about his mysterious past. Rytsar Durov reveals the truth behind his dominant nature, making her shiver in fear and pure pleasure as her ultimate fantasy comes true... -
![Wrapped in Pleasure: Delaney's Desert Sheikh / Seduced by a Stranger by Brenda Jackson]()
Wrapped in Pleasure: Delaney's Desert Sheikh / Seduced by a Stranger by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo Westmoreland novels—one classic and one new—from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Brenda Jackson Delaney's Desert Sheikh A mix-up in Delaney Westmoreland's vacation plans forces her to share a cabin with a tall, dark and oh-so-handsome sheikh who is bent on her seduction. Jamal Ari Yasir intends to school Delaney in sensuality for his own pleasure... -
![Brothers Black 4: Braxton the Charmer (Brothers Black Series) by Blue Saffire]()
Brothers Black 4: Braxton the Charmer (Brothers Black Series) by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAward winning Author Blue Saffire presents Brothers Black 4: Braxton The Protector Book 4 in the Brothers Black Series I'll set fire to the motherf**king wind for her. That will never change. It's why I let her take me through the ringer. I understand her. I know what she needs. It's just at some point…she's going to need to figure out what she needs more. To hide or to be who we really are... -
![If You Let Me by Kema B.]()
If You Let Me by Kema B.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a vindictive ex causes her to lose her dream role, Taheerie Pierre’s girls dare her to accompany them on a sinful night out at the exclusive Club Eros. Taheerie agrees, hoping that checking a few things off her bucket list helps her to forget her troubles. However it opens up a Pandora’s Box of hidden pleasure between friends instead... -
![Under The Bridge by Julia Wolf]()
Under The Bridge by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA quirky, friends-to-lovers, rock star romance... Ian Grady, drummer for Blue is the Color, is a quiet, self-contained enigma, even to his closest friends and bandmates. He’s comfortable staying in the background, playing the drums, and working on his puzzles. Valentina Petrov marches to the beat of her own drum and has never felt the need to fit in... -
![Something Nice by Tiffany Reisz]()
Something Nice by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's July, a couple months after Nora returns to Søren at the end of THE SIREN, and while in bed, Søren makes a trade with Nora. He'll do something nice for her and she'll do something nice for him. Of course Nora picks something sexual. But Søren surprises her with his "something nice" request. Read the excerpt below to find out what it is.This story if for mailing list subscribers only... -
![Four Fantasies by Stephanie Brother]()
Four Fantasies by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf given the chance, would you bring your fantasies to life?Alone for the first time after being married for twelve years, I never expected four younger men to tempt me with a good time.When I saw them dancing — and stripping — at Club Red, they filled my imagination with all sorts of filthy thoughts. The next morning, they turned up in my backyard as the landscapers I’d hired sight unseen... -
![For His Pleasure: Virgin Territory by Kimberly Brown]()
For His Pleasure: Virgin Territory by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIvy Tremaine is head over heels in love. He’s sweet, loving, caring, attentive and caters to her needs. He’s perfect… well, almost perfect. Even with so many great qualities, Ivy only has one complaint… He won’t have sex with her. While sex isn’t the most important thing, for a woman like Ivy, it’s a pretty big deal. Her patience is wearing thin and she is seeking answers... -
![Love Unconventional by Kay Shanee]()
Love Unconventional by Kay Shanee
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCoco Sinclair is unlucky when it comes to love. After her most recent relationship ended in disaster, Coco decides that she’s going to take a break from the dating scene and focus on herself and her career. After several months of doing exactly that, Coco lets her friends talk her into a night out that she won’t soon forget... -
![On the Rocks by Tiya Rayne]()
On the Rocks by Tiya Rayne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRoman (Romeo) BrixHeavy is the head that wears the crown. As the oldest living son of Bishop (Old Man) Brix, it’s my job to one day run the Outlaw Brotherhood Motorcycle Club. There’s only one problem, I have a secret. I’m in love with the enemy.Kamara (Princess) BrooksI was taught at a young age that the Outlaws are the enemy. I was supposed to stay away from them... -
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![Masked by Ivy Nelson]()
Masked by Ivy Nelson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReva Calhoun met Noah Jasper five years ago on the night he found out his longtime girlfriend had been murdered.She was dating his sonNow she's faced with turning to him for help when Parker Jasper dumps her and kicks her out.She doesn't know it, but Noah needs her help just as much as she needs his... -
![Golden Kitty Glitter by Mel Dau]()
Golden Kitty Glitter by Mel Dau
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“She threw her kitty glitter in the air and bedazzled him. He wasn’t scared to bottle it up and take it for keeps.”Zia Goldie Witherspoon lived her life under the premise that love didn’t love anybody, especially her. Heartbreak has installed an icebox where her heart used to be, and she has no intention of letting it thaw anytime soon or ever... -
![Possession: An Interracial Romance by T.K. Leigh]()
Possession: An Interracial Romance by T.K. Leigh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes the right path isn’t the easiest one.Weston Bradford entered my world in a whirlwind. Or, more accurately, during a torrential downpour. After our brief encounter, I didn’t think I’d ever see the attractive man with mesmerizing blue eyes again. Not in a city the size of Atlanta... -
![Protect Me by Red Phoenix]()
Protect Me by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSacrifice has its costs...and rewards Master has only revealed himself in small doses, hinting about the tragedy in his past, and now Brie has unknowingly befriended an enemy of her Master... Nothing is easy where Brie is concerned, but sexy surprises are in store for her as well--including a birthday party that is uniquely Brie-licious... -
![Hold Me by Red Phoenix]()
Hold Me by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen dreams come true...but with a price Brie Bennett's submissive journey has been marked with self-discovery, humor, and sexual exploration. To her delight, she is about to enjoy the best scene ever with Master, carrying her to heights never imagined... -
![Overdrive by Jessa York]()
Overdrive by Jessa York
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTick, tock. It's deafening. The damn biological clock. There's only one way to silence it And it's not with the hot, sexy, rideshare driver. He's too young--even if he gets my motor running. One night is all he's getting, All I'm willing to give. Cutting him loose is my only option. But when we meet up again, I realize one thing... -
![Brie's Montana Dreams by Red Phoenix]()
Brie's Montana Dreams by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSubmissive in Love #4 (The Brie series continues!)Hot scenes call to Brie Bennett as she sets out to film The Sanctuary, a secret BDSM commune nestled in the mountains of Montana. All kinds of kinky fun awaits, including the provocative Initiation Ceremony... -
![Brie's Christmas Pearls by Red Phoenix]()
Brie's Christmas Pearls by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrie’s Christmas Pearls (Submissive in Love, #3) Christmas magic with a little kink… Brie’s Master has kept something from her that threatens to tear them apart. When confronted, dark emotions are awakened but the couple is part of a tight community that won’t let them fail. Brie believes in the magic of Christmas and plans the perfect gift... -
![The Bravest Hero by Twyla Turner]()
The Bravest Hero by Twyla Turner
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's a hero who needs saving... Royal King is the motorcycle-riding rocker chick of the Curvy Girls Club, who stopped caring about what other people think long ago. McKennon 'The Mack' Carter is a firefighter and fitness model, whose life revolves around trying to be perfect for everyone. One night on a dark freeway, their lives collide... -
![Fly On The Wall by Trista Russell]()
Fly On The Wall by Trista Russell
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou would have to be a Fly on the Wall to learn of the secret love affair between Paige, a divorced English teacher and Theo, high student and star basketball player. You will be a fly on the sizzling hot walls when this flirtatious and lustful duo takes risks during detentions, school dances, and games... -
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![Hook, Line, Professor : A Professor/Student Forbidden Romance - #1 by Shayla Hart]()
Hook, Line, Professor : A Professor/Student Forbidden Romance - #1 by Shayla Hart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Do I detect a touch of desire in those gorgeous blue eyes, or is my boozed-up mind imagining things.."Ever the sceptic, Rein Valdez hoped all of her dreams would come true when she scored a scholarship and got accepted into Oakhill University—a prestigious Fine Arts school in Chicago... -
![How The Heart Breaks by Stacey Marie Brown]()
How The Heart Breaks by Stacey Marie Brown
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was her secret, her sin, the heart she couldn’t love.Emery Robert’s life is everything she wanted. Married to the love of her life, with a good job, and plans for a family in the future. But when Emery’s husband dies tragically, she is the one who stops living.Three years later, at the age of 30, she’s still struggling to move on... -
![Catch Me by Red Phoenix]()
Catch Me by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove requires a leap of faith The final week at the Submissive Training Center has arrived! Will Brie survive the last week of training--five extraordinary days of challenge and pleasure? Her graduation night includes interviews with potential Doms, but it gets horribly complicated... A surprising turn of events forces her to make an unexpected choice... -
![Mastering Lexie by Golden Angel]()
Mastering Lexie by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLexie grew up with a crush on her brother's best friend, Patrick. He's gorgeous, sexy, controlling and arrogant, and she knows that he wants what amounts to a full-time submissive. So far, none of his girlfriends have ever been able to give him what he needs, but she's sure she's just the woman for him... -
![Brie Pleases Her New Master by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Pleases Her New Master by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFind out what happens after the elevator doors close… Brie and her new Master are now free to explore life as a D/s couple. Although Brie graduated from the Submissive Training Center top of her class, she soon finds she still has a lot to learn. A rival Dom cannot accept her choice of Master and will not let her go without a fight... -
![I Have Lived and I Have Loved by Willow Winters, Dylan Allen]()
I Have Lived and I Have Loved by Willow Winters, Dylan Allen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI have lived and I have loved…There’s no better feeling than those little butterflies at the end of a romance story. Top Shelf Romance is proud to present a collection of happily ever afters in collaboration with a cause dedicated to providing stories for those in need.100% of the profits from this anthology will be given to the Live A Thousand Lives charity... -
![Be My Valentine by Blue Saffire]()
Be My Valentine by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAward winning Author Blue Saffire presents Be My Valentine Can love survive when the past changes everything? I do what I have to do. I’ve been this way all of my life. I’ve walked up to one of the most powerful men I’ve ever known and told him I could offer him more power, and I have. In return, I wanted a piece of that power to call my own. That man has also become a dear friend and… my husband... -
![Come Play: An Erotica Charity Anthology by Quin, Sara Dobie Bauer]()
Come Play: An Erotica Charity Anthology by Quin, Sara Dobie Bauer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWatch and Learn if the Coach’s Little Kitten can be Tamed. Follow the Doctor’s Orders and read all about Brotherly Love. Understand Abstract Love and then take a peek at A Kink Chronicles Short. It’s all about Pretty Boys, The Kiss, and Particular Tastes bundled up in this must-have erotic anthology. Come, play with us... -
![Law and Disorder by Golden Angel]()
Law and Disorder by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's a wild child. He's assigned to be her Watch Dom. It's youth and mischief vs age and experience.Iris is new to the lifestyle and when her inexperience and troublemaking disrupt everyone's pleasure at Marquis, someone has to lay down the law. Unfortunately for Iris, that someone is Master Law... -
![Forever Shade by Shayne Ford]()
Forever Shade by Shayne Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe passing of time puts things into perspective, heals wounds, or freezes hearts when they are unable to let go of the past. It turns out that good beginnings arrive on the heels of bad endings, and second chances come with heightened wisdom.Would Shade and Tara find their path again?While Tara gets swept away by Shade, dark clouds gather at the horizon... -
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![Brie's City of Angels by Red Phoenix]()
Brie's City of Angels by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSubmissive in Love #6 (The Brie series continues!)Angels come in all shapes and sizes…Brie returns to LA with a friend spiraling out of control - a transformation is coming. In the midst of turmoil and change, love grows deeper. Brie will discover the truth about Rytsar’s past, and her Master will face a new challenge... -
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Aleatory by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAleatory. As in ey-lee-uh-tawr-ee.As in an adjective. As in a synonym for unpredictable.As in the only word to describe making the mistake of falling for someone who is not only ten years younger than you, but your best friend's son.. -
![Controlled Chaos by Christina C. Jones]()
Controlled Chaos by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAndre Clarke is painfully accustomed to being in control.He’s the problem solver, the “responsible” brother, the one who keeps everything around him in order.Until Drew Dawson steps in to turn him upside down.Andre may be used to doling out commands, but Drew isn’t one to take them.Two very different people, with a shared goal… if only they can play their roles... -
![The Chase by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob]()
The Chase by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne temptress. Two alphas. Hot pursuit.The night Heavenly Young gave her innocence to Dr. Kenneth Beckman and Seth Cooper, her world was ripped apart by betrayal and tragedy. She leaves behind everything and everyone to fulfill a deathbed promise and start her life over... -
![f*ck around and find out by Nicole Falls]()
f*ck around and find out by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsfor ebonée and floyd, the unexpected is affirming... -
![Defended by Golden Angel]()
Defended by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor Melody Williams, her fantasy of a Daddy Dom has always been limited to the books she devours in secret. But when a trip to Black Light brings dominant men out of her imagination and into real life, Melody quickly falls for everything about this exciting new world, including a certain gorgeous lawyer on whom she has a very serious crush...
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