Books like 'Unchained'
Readers who enjoyed Unchained by K.L. Donn also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Beyond the Team by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGriffinAll it takes is four days to change my carefully planned-out life. Four days to fall for Peyton Monroe. Four days to convince her to give me… us a chance.Before her, baseball is the center of my world. Being the best. Getting a full-ride scholarship. Getting drafted. Going pro. But from the moment my frisbee lands at her feet on the beach, I can’t stop thinking about her... -
Rory by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNoah was everything to me. When we were together, the world faded away. He made me remember the girl I used to be. Being with him, helped me find myself. But, our love was like a war— Each side fighting for survival. I still crave his touch. He still wants my body. But Noah’s out for revenge. I’m tired of fighting. I don’t have a battle plan... -
Kale by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratings***NOTE FROM AUTHOR***. This is the beginning of a new series, but it has strong ties to the characters in the Texas Knights MC series. Kale Forrester is content with the life he has. His brothers, both from his blood family and his club family, are all he needs. Known as a ruthless man, he enjoys the solitude that reputation gives him... -
A Kade Christmas by Tijan
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLogan and Taylor head to Hawaii for their own getaway.What happens there was supposed to "stay" there, but when James decides to disrupt the entire family with his latest scandal, all the secrets start coming out.Mason's getting a call.Nate takes a trip.There might be some dogs and alpacas involved too... -
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Legally Unbounded by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLegally Bound 5.5 Legally Unbound Final installment in the award-winning, best-selling Series Legally Bound 5.5 The bomb has gone off and I am left split in two. Only now, one part of me will not survive. It’s the part that never should have been. I’m a man of instincts and that’s all I trust now. Every decision I make is because my instincts are telling me to. Time is not on my side... -
Unexpected Fall by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLife is full of ups and downs. Events that shape who you are, even those that are filled with heartbreak and tragedy. What do you do when actions bring devastation? How do you pick up the pieces and keep moving forward? One breath. One second. One minute. One hour. One day at a time, you learn to live with your unexpected fall... -
Down & Dirty: Dex by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to Shadow Valley where the Dirty Angels MC rules. Get ready to get Down & Dirty because this is Dex's story... A stranger with a diary that contains a thirty-year-old secret. One that could rip a brotherhood apart... DAMC born and bred, Dex was never like the rest of his club brothers. Even though being a biker was his destiny, something was always missing... -
Twisted Obsession by Keta Kendric
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAnsel: My cousin, Aaron, helped to rescue a damsel in distress from her cartel family, and of all people, he left her under my protection. Regina didn’t know it, but I’d claimed every part of her the day I’d set eyes on her... -
Free to Dream by Tracey Jerald
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCassidy Freeman doesn’t believe dreams come true because every night her dreams trap her in a nightmare she barely escaped as a child. She maintains rigid control over all aspects of her life, giving the illusion she's strong and confident. Allowing very few close enough to see the brave heart buried beneath, she’s convinced she’ll carry her burdens alone... -
Brie Surrenders her Heart by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrie’s submissive journey has been marked with self-discovery, humor, and sexual exploration. To her delight, Brie is about to enjoy the best scene ever with Master, carrying her to heights never imagined. Friendships deepen, a challenge is accepted, and her film career is launched. But life is a balance.. -
Cash by Megan O'Brien
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the moment Cash Walker encounters Layla West, it's clear she's different than any woman he's ever met. Her bright green eyes and strong will have him captivated. She's his. Now he just has to convince her. After losing her nan, Layla relocates to Hawthorne, Nevada, with her five-year-old daughter and the desire for a fresh start... -
Savoring Mila by Terri Anne Browning, Sara Eirew
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne night. That was all we had, all we needed. Mila It was a chance meeting in a New York City club while I was in town for a wedding. Our paths were never going to cross again. But I lied. One night wasn’t enough. Lyric New York City was my dream. Work for the best tattoo artist in the country, build up my own client list, then start my own ink shop wherever I wanted... -
Force of Nature by Brynne Asher
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA forced proximity and enemies to lovers romance about a tale of online dating that goes from bad to delicious.My name is Logan Carpino, Senior Vice President of Andopolis Global, and my online dating nightmare from hell just humiliated me in front of my entire company.Joke’s on her.She caught my eye. Little does she know, I live my personal life like I do my professional one... -
Bonus Kisses by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFree-spirited black sheep, Taz Boran, has worked tirelessly as a nurse bringing efficient medical care to Africa for the past eight years. But when her sister Nicky is told she doesn't have long to live, she immediately flies home to small-town Eminence, Missouri. Unfortunately, taking care of Nicky means being around her husband, Rafe; the one man Taz could never forget... -
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A Demon's Bliss by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChazI swore five years ago that I'd never allow another woman get to me. To never allow them in my heart. Not after everything that happened, not after the heartache and pain I felt. I've lost people before, but never in the way I lost her. After being on my own for this long I've determined all I need is my music and the people I call my family -- my band.Or so I thought... -
Reese by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the Candy shop Where poison never tasted so sweet... Being a Candy Girl is more than just a job, it’s who I am.But before I became ReeseI was known as Malice, the street kid who killed a man before disappearing without a trace.Now seven years later a serial killer is using those same streets as his hunting ground...Categorized as:
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The Woman on the Exam Table by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was not the kind of man meant to fall in love.He was the proud enforcer of the Costa Family who perhaps enjoyed the violent, bloody parts of his job a bit too much.All that changed, though, when he was put on a job that had him crossing paths with a woman who changed everything.She was not the kind of woman to have hope.The life she found herself trapped in had very little to look forward to... -
Trick by Lane Hart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings~ Patrick ~ The fairy tales have it all wrong. Cinderella didn’t fall in love with the prince. He was nothing more to her than an easy escape from her shitty life. How do I know? Because in this twisted Cinderella story I’m her long-lost stepbrother. Wilhelmina is about to marry the wrong man... -
The Woman from the Past by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFour years ago, my boyfriend was killed by an unknown assailant, sending my entire life into a tailspin.After years of suffering with no end in sight, I did the unthinkable.I tracked down the man who’d killed my boyfriend - a mafia hitman from some place called Navesink Bank... -
Love Me by Kristin Mayer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEngaged and happily in love, Allison Scott and Damien Wales are looking forward to joining their lives together as one. Coming from a mournful year after losing her parents, Allison is ready to heal and move on to the next chapter with the love of her life. But Damien’s past continues to threaten their future. A man once obsessed with Damien’s sister is now after his one and only love, Allison... -
Truth and Lies by J.E. Daelman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTruth and Lies - Prequel to Raging Barons MC - Not a hard-core read.Mia- I served 5years trying to protect an innocent. I was railroaded by people that I thought I could trust. Now I just want to get on with my life, but fate can be a bitch and my past is coming back to bite me.Zara- I hate both my parents my mum is an abusive bitch and dad just believes everything she says... -
Into the Blackness by Norma Jeanne Karlsson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCease being everything you’re trained to be in order to find who you’re meant to be…with. Nick Cooper is many things in life. He’s a vicious enforcer for a crime family. He’s a monster that tortures with a smirk tattooed on his lips. He’s an olive-skinned god, mysterious and captivating. He’s the best undercover field agent in the Domestic Crime Agency. He’s my partner for the next year... -
Final Reckoning by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Get your clothes off. I’ll keep you warm.” Matteo: Quinn Callahan has haunted my dreams since the night we met. I’m no good for her but I don’t give a f***. I’ll burn in hell for the things I want to do to her – but I’m headed there anyway. What’s one sin more? I’ll wreck her. Ruin her. And break every oath I’ve ever sworn to keep her safe. Quinn: Matteo Adamo. Mysterious. Tortured... -
Stone Cold by K.J. Dahlen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBane is back. But he comes with more than a visit in mind… Cricket He came back for me a second time – Bane. A world class assassin with an implacable hunger. This time, he wants something of my fathers. A pair of daggers from the time of knights and kings. Fighting back the whispers of fear and dread in my heart, I refused... -
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Zoe's Muster by Barbara Hannay
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree women ... two families ... one secret ...When Zoe, restless black sheep of the Porter family, discovers that her biological father is a North Queensland cattleman, Peter Fairburn, her deep desire to meet him takes her from inner city Brisbane to a job as a stockcamp cook.Zoe's mother, Claire, is wrestling with guilt and shock over Zoe's discovery... -
Some Like it Hotter by Andrea Simonne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes with men… After two failed marriages, sculptor Lindsay West swears she’ll never marry again. What’s the point? Marriage is like agreeing to eat the same flavor of ice cream for the rest of your life. No, thanks. While she’s in Berlin as part of an artist-in-residence program, her studio is robbed and she suddenly finds herself in a desperate situation... -
Hawk by Harley Wylde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHayley – Having both a father and brother who are in law enforcement, and over protective, doesn’t make it easy to date. Which is why I was still a virgin at eighteen and had never had a serious boyfriend. If I’d realized chasing Cuddles through the biker compound would result in the hottest night of my life, I might have fixed my hair and dressed a little better. Not that Hawk seemed to mind... -
Vengeance by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey call him the executioner.Some say monster.He bears the name of the world's first murderer: Cain.Fitting.Dishonorably discharged from the military, he runs a highly secret, clandestine operation, and has everything I need to find the justice I crave.Power players at his disposal.An insatiable hunger for justice.A reckless disregard for the law... -
Gunner by Megan O'Brien
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs her older brother's best friend, Gunner Pierce has been part of Emmie Jackson's life for just about as long as she can remember. The often arrogant, always annoying Gunner keeps his distance - except when it comes to demanding she cover up or chasing away every man who expresses the slightest interest... -
Breathe by C.D. Reiss
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDISCOVER JONATHAN AND MONICA ------- He was the dream I never knew I had until he claimed me. The kinky billionaire who wanted to give pain as much as I wanted to receive it. He’d marked me as his own and I accepted him. I trust him completely. I swear I do. But, now things are getting complicated. I have a career, and he has his claim... -
Delight by Lexi Buchanan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKenza nightclub owner, Ruben McKenzie can have any woman he wants, but the only woman he wants is Rosie—his sweet innocent employee, who happens to be eleven years his junior. Watching her parade her hot little body around his club, serving drinks completely unaware of the attention she attracts is driving him to distraction. But when he sees a regular getting close to her, all bets are off... -
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSullivan fans met Christie Hayden at Summer Lake in "Now That I've Found You", “Since I Fell For You” and “The Best Is Yet To Come”. Now get ready for Christie’s beautiful love story in CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU... -
Twilight Tears by Naomi West
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m pregnant with the pakhan’s baby…And he has no intention of letting me out of his sight.I used to like surprises.Not anymore.Because every surprise lately has been worse than the last.Surprise! A blind date with a mob boss ruined my life.Surprise! I ended up pregnant with his baby... -
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Axel by Megan O'Brien
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMore than a year ago, Sophie disappeared without a trace. When she turns up again, she's a different woman with one big secret and Axel will stop at nothing to make her his. Sophie was once afraid of the world. In her time away she's learned a hell of a lot except to rely on anyone other than herself. When Axel comes careening back into her life he demands just that and so much more... -
Sal by Megan O'Brien
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSix months ago he left me. He walked out of my life without a second glance. Kat Jennings has done her best to pick up the pieces since Sal left her. But just when she starts to move forward, Sal comes bursting back into her life with a singular purpose, to reclaim her. And he’s not taking no for an answer... -
Aurora James by Jessica Ingro
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWEARY. DESPERATE. BROKE. I did what I had to do to save her. I sold my soul to survive. I fell in love with the devil himself. I'm Aurora James, and this is my story. DANGEROUS. MENACING. FORMIDABLE. He is darkness and danger; I am his light. He is cold and ruthless; I am his warmth. He is a heartless pimp; I am his whore. And this is our beginning... -
Unauthorized Obsession by Lisa Ladew
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOfficer Kara Price has recovered from her injury and is back doing what she loves best, patrolling the streets of Westwood Harbor, praying that she never hears from her stalker again. But when her neighbor sees a man lurking outside her home, her partner finally forces her to take the case to the detectives... -
Deceit in Bloom by Jennifer Michael
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCautionary tales don’t usually have happy endings… Raised in foster care. The sister of a whore. The fool who fell for the wrong guy. Paisley James is all too aware that sometimes fairy tales just don’t exist. There is no telling where hearts belong or loyalties lie when deceit is in bloom... -
Summer Kisses by K.L. Fast, M.K. Moore
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDonnie Evers, Kissing Junction’s very own fire chief finally gets his story told. It’s hotter than all the rest, so far. As a single father of a precocious seven-year-old, he needed some help. Who knew placing an ad in the newspaper would change his life? Verity King was trying to find a career, instead, she found herself and the love of her life... -
Destiny Laughs by Leslie Pike
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDestiny laughs at the well laid plans of Dr. Nash Santini and Farrah Knight. St. Helena's new Veterinarian, is six feet of handsome with a big side of sexy. But the widower isn't using his gifts. His focus is young son, Max. Moving back to his hometown has provided the boy with stability and a big extended family.Farrah cared for her ailing parents for a hard six years... -
Candy Kisses by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCandace Kane I’m not sure if it’s the five margarita hangover or if I’ve died and gone to heaven, but I could swear the hottest rockstar alive is making coffee in my condo this morning. Uninhibited, uninvited and undressed... -
615 Forever Way by Abby Brooks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe wasn't looking for love. She found him anyway.Life takes an unexpected turn for Reuben Cantal when Morgan Montgomery moves into town. She's the damsel in distress to his Prince Charming...or is she?Cherry Falls is filled with returning characters and iconic destinations that will begin to feel like family. When you leave the city, and drive into Cherry Falls, it’s like you’ve finally come home... -
Chasing Desires by Kasey Martin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChase Johnson is a by the book FBI agent. When her partner is killed she vows to avenge his death, and she's been after the lowlife mobster that got away with the ugly crime. Losing herself in undercover work was not something Chase ever planned on doing, but when she met Lorenzo Moretti all bets were off. Lorenzo Moretti is a street wise business man with a sordid background... -
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Attending to Her Curves by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHunter Hunter by name and hunter by nature, I’ve made a fortune in business and I know a good deal when I see one. When I board a routine flight I see the next big deal with my name on it. And she’s anything but routine. She’s got eyes that make my body ache for hers, and hips that I know can carry the twins I suddenly feel the urge to put inside her...Categorized as:
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Bound to the Beard by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.CoralWhen my bestie whisks me away to Vegas for a girlfriend getaway to get my mind off the business I’m trying to buy, I expect to ring in the new year, not wake up with a ring on my finger. Despite my attraction to the red-hot bearded ginger in my bed, I hop a plane home to Candy Cane Key... -
Bound to Him by Misty Winters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHuxleyI am the Under-Boss and brother to the head of the Moretti Crime Family.My father pushed me into an arranged marriage with one of the Romano sisters in a bid to forge the peace treaty made between our families... -
City Beautiful by C.M. Foss
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPatrick Thompson is all city, all the time. A young doctor, once full of passion, now disillusioned by the practice, he sets off across the country, intent on a small breather before a fresh start.Ivy Lang loves the country way. So much so that she’s created a place where others can experience her ideas of the fundamentals for both mind and body... -
Expose' by Suzanne Steele
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a college student infiltrates her way into a Bratva family to do an expose', she gets much more than she bargained for. Her only ally may very well be Kodiak; the son of Glazov; a cold blooded killer. This is Kodiak's story... -
By Chance, No Choice by Xyla Turner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo one falls in love by choice, it is by chance. No one stays in love by chance, it is by work. And no one falls out of love by chance it is by choice. --Unknown By Chance, No Choice, a BWWM romance novel written by Author Xyla Turner, love is sparked from a distance yet struggles to stay ignited. Tess and JD cross paths at a conference by chance...
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