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Securing Kalee by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter her capture by rebels in the mountains of Timor-Leste, Kalee Solberg doesn’t think she’ll live to see her father, friends, or hometown again. What started as an adventure with the Peace Corp until she figured out what to do with her life has turned into a waking nightmare, every day a struggle to survive. Beaten into submission, Kalee guesses she’s been presumed dead by now... -
![Freeing Jasper: A Black Ops Romance by Riley Edwards]()
Freeing Jasper: A Black Ops Romance by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe moment Jasper heard Emily Jenkins' sultry voice he was transfixed. An instant and heated reaction that wound its way through his soul and warmed his skin. The inexplicable connection was broken as fast as it began. Emily has a son. Jasper doesn't "do" kids... -
![Redwood by Janie Crouch]()
Redwood by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGavin Zimmerman. Military codename: REDWOOD. This former Special Forces soldier will protect Oak Creek from any threat. Even one that comes in the form of a delicate blonde with haunted eyes.A tiny town in Wyoming and the fake ID in her pocket are Lexi Johnson's last chance. She's used her all her resources to escape the danger that hounds her... -
![Collateral Damage by April Wilson]()
Collateral Damage by April Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Sophie McIntyre's blind date goes horribly wrong, she finds herself running for her life. Dominic Zaretti is a man who gets things done—one who doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty in the process. His job is to disappear with Sophie and keep her alive until the threat is neutralized... -
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![F-Bomb by Lani Lynn Vale]()
F-Bomb by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsYou murder a man, and all of a sudden people are scared of you. Slate Solis went from being a guy that people went to in times of need to an ex-con that people crossed the street to avoid being too close to. He knows he’s done wrong, but out of all of his sins, only one really bothers him—coveting thy neighbor’s wife... -
![Fate Loves by Tina Saxon]()
Fate Loves by Tina Saxon
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsConclusion of the romantic suspense Twist of Fate trilogy. He got down on one knee, and I said yes. Time stood still in a picture-perfect moment. I was finally going to get my happily ever after. Funny thing about moments, the next one can change everything. Aiden and I have spent our whole lives trying to untangle ourselves from an intricate web of truth and lies... -
![Lawless & Soulless by T.M. Frazier]()
Lawless & Soulless by T.M. Frazier
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLawless and Soulless together in one book! Books 3&4 in the USA TODAY BESTSELLING KING SERIES. Lawless: She's prim and proper. He's leather and lawless. It will never work between them. It's a lie they almost believe. Soulless: The conclusion to Bear and Thia's epic love story... -
![Maddox by Lisa Helen Gray]()
Maddox by Lisa Helen Gray
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen I was a kid, my father told me a story about the Carter family. He said it all started with him, from the moment he saw my mother and realised what it was to love someone so much you’d destroy the world for them. The plot soon thickened when, one by one, my uncles found their true loves.Now, the next generation of Carters, my generation, were following in their fathers’ footsteps... -
![Dezi's Diamond by Dale Mayer]()
Dezi's Diamond by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen opposites attract... anything can happen... Dezi was a plain-and-simple type of guy. He loved working for Levi's company and had enjoyed the jobs he'd been given so far. When a businesswoman contacted Ice over, well, ice, ... things got interesting.Diamond was an exclusive jewelry designer, born and raised in the industry, working within her father's diamond company... -
![Claiming Sarah by Susan Stoker]()
Claiming Sarah by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestseller. All defenses are down in the fifth Ace Security novel from New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker. Sarah Butler isn’t flattered. She’s angry and unnerved. She’s been getting intimate gifts from a man she barely knows. Nothing threatening yet, but there’s just a weird vibe she can’t ignore. Her recourse is Ace Security... -
![Twisted Obsession by Keta Kendric]()
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... -
![Absolving Blue by Freya Barker, Operation Alpha]()
Absolving Blue by Freya Barker, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor long-time Durango Fire Department EMT, Ava ‘Blue’ Navarro, her teammates at Station 3 represent a family more loyal than her own. However, when patients start dying on her watch, she draws the attention of local law enforcement. In particular the smooth-talking detective she’s successfully evaded for years, fearing he might stir up her quiet existence... -
![Kyle, Jack, & Ryan: Devil Souls MC Novellas by LeAnn Ashers]()
Kyle, Jack, & Ryan: Devil Souls MC Novellas by LeAnn Ashers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings-KYLE -The second my eyes met hers, the world as I knew it stopped. All I could see was her. She took over my life and gave me everything I never even imagined I needed.But her demons haunt her.Luckily for her, I am a devil himself and demons are mine to handle.- RYAN -She came face-to-face with an entire club to protect her daughter... -
![Darkness Series: Books 1-3 by J.L. Drake]()
Darkness Series: Books 1-3 by J.L. Drake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings*On SALE For A Limited Time! (Regular Price $5.99) The Complete Darkness Trilogy In One Box Set.* DARKNESS LURKS #1 Emily McPhee has struggled to overcome her father’s death...It’s not easy, but Emily finally has the life she wants. She’s an A student at Orange University and has a comfortable home and a great circle of friends... -
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![Rebel Heart by Ivy Layne]()
Rebel Heart by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNASH Parker Sawyer fell into my life like a bomb. The first sight of her hit me like an explosion, changing everything. My mind, my heart, my life. The goals I thought I had and the dreams I thought I wanted. Nothing was the same after Parker. The night I fell in love with her, I let her get away. This time, there's no escape. Parker can run but she won't get far. This time I have a plan... -
![Storm's Flame by Ciara St. James]()
Storm's Flame by Ciara St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStorm knows the moment he sees Bryony; he wants her and not just for a night or two. He can see his whole future in her. Having been saved from a horrible situation, he needs to be patient and wait for her to heal and be ready. He has to be patient and wait for her to heal and be ready. Ready to be his Flame... -
![Smoky Mountain Murder by Ashley A. Quinn]()
Smoky Mountain Murder by Ashley A. Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe didn't believe in forever... When a serial killer brought FBI Special Agent Ben Davidson deep into the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, he never expected to have his life turned upside down by a chestnut-haired dynamo. He has no desire to enter into a relationship, let alone a permanent one, but just a few days with fiery equestrian therapist Gemma Mabley puts that conviction to the test... -
![Road to Peace by Piper Davenport]()
Road to Peace by Piper Davenport
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings18+ for language and sexual content... Widowed young, Maisie Mann was left to raise her daughter alone. Now, nine years later, she thinks she might have life as a single mom mastered…until her car breaks down on the wrong side of town. All she requires is a little roadside assistance and she’ll be on her way... -
![Protecting Esme (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha) by Josie Kerr, Operation Alpha]()
Protecting Esme (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha) by Josie Kerr, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKyle Richards was born to be law enforcement, first as an Air Force Security Forces K-9 handler, and then as a beat cop in his hometown of Atlanta. When an injury ended his police career, Kyle set up shop as a private investigator, spending his days spying on cheating spouses and dishonest delivery men. His life didn't leave much time for relationships... -
![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... -
![Until Easton by Sandy Alvarez, Crystal Daniels]()
Until Easton by Sandy Alvarez, Crystal Daniels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFront man for East of Addiction.A rock God.Easton Evans has everything he ever wanted. To be a part of a world-famous rock band, fame, money, and his choice in women.They’ve been on the road touring for nearly a year, and by all appearances, Easton has a perfect life, but something is missing. He just doesn’t know what that is yet.Like a falling star, Easton is burning out—running on fumes... -
![Condor's Vow by Maddie Wade]()
Condor's Vow by Maddie Wade
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe hunts serial killers, she saves lives. When their worlds collide, he must use all his skills to save her from becoming a killer’s prey.Clay ‘Condor’ East was ready for a change and heading up a new serial killer task force, Ryoshi Delta, was just the challenge he needed... -
![Every Breath You Take by J.E. Parker]()
Every Breath You Take by J.E. Parker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's a sassy single mom... He's a hardened homicide detective. —Shelby—I'm a single mom with a past darker than coal.I've endured a life of pain, escaped a monster, and survived hell.Because of my past, the walls surrounding my heart are strong.Impenetrable.But those walls begin to crumble the moment I meet him...Detective Anthony Moretti... -
![Life (4) (Trinity Novel) by Audrey Carlan]()
Life (4) (Trinity Novel) by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMaria De La Torre is a survivor. Her life has not been paved with streets of gold...but with blood and sacrifice. She may have been there for her soul sister in the Trinity Trilogy but this story is about her life. The life she chooses. The same life someone from her past is trying to take away. Elijah is the last man in the entire world Maria should be with... -
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![Derek by LeAnn Ashers]()
Derek by LeAnn Ashers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrittanyHe watched me from afar for over a year.Everywhere I went, he was there. His eyes on me.Little by little, he got closer. He stalked his prey…and that prey was me.But I wanted to be caught.I wanted to be his.I wanted him just as much as he wanted me.So I gave into him.I was his.DerekShe was mine.She had been from the second her eyes connected with mine from across the room.I waited... -
![Protecting Love: Saints Protection & Investigations by Maryann Jordan]()
Protecting Love: Saints Protection & Investigations by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFormerly released under same title as part of Kindle World. New cover. New editing. Saints Protection & Investigations A private investigation business, pulling together men from the CIA, FBI, ATF, DEA, Border Patrol, SEALS, and police, devoted to the missions no one else wants or can solve. Patrick Cartright only had two more months in the Army before returning to Virginia...Categorized as:
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![Safeguard by Jane Henry]()
Safeguard by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA standalone entry in the NYC Doms seriesShe's feisty, gorgeous, impossible.Submissive.And all mine.I don't do half-assed relationships. When I set my sights on the most headstrong, tenacious submissive I've ever met, I'm all in. I'll show her the dark, sensual world she craves, dominate her, and leave her begging for more... -
![Cherishing His Forever by LeAnn Ashers]()
Cherishing His Forever by LeAnn Ashers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJessica I was eight months pregnant and on the run from my ex when I met the love of my life. The Navy Seal who saved me in more ways than one. Chase made his way into my life, completely turning it upside down. He made me feel safe and gave me so many things I’d never fathomed I could have. He became a dad to my son. But just as my life started to feel perfect, I was hit with a bombshell... -
![Hatchet: Rebel Guardians MC by Liberty Parker, Darlene Tallman]()
Hatchet: Rebel Guardians MC by Liberty Parker, Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJayden “Hatchet” Hatcher is the Enforcer for the Rebel Guardians MC. He hides his past behind jokes, and will do anything for the brothers he has now. Life is good with easy women and plenty of fun. Until she walks into the barbeque that fateful summer weekend. Donna Jo “DJ” Feldman is a single mom to Ralynn... -
![Stitched Up Heart by Tarina Deaton]()
Stitched Up Heart by Tarina Deaton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs an Air Force medic, Bree Marks saw the worst the War on Terror had to dish out. Now a physical therapist, she uses her experience to help other veterans heal from their physical wounds; while she battles her own emotional damage. Blaming himself for his best friend’s suicide, former Army Ranger Jase Larken, retreated from life... -
![Love, Loyalty & Mayhem: A Motorcycle Club Romance Anthology by Ryan Michele, Chelsea Camaron]()
Love, Loyalty & Mayhem: A Motorcycle Club Romance Anthology by Ryan Michele, Chelsea Camaron
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBad Boy Alpha Alert! Nineteen of your favorite MC authors come together to bring you brand new, never released stories from some of your favorite motorcycle clubs. Love- Life with a biker is an adventure full of twists and turns. When love is involved, MC men never back down from what they want—they fight for it. Loyalty- Loyalty is the foundation in any motorcycle club... -
![Faith by Lisa Helen Gray]()
Faith by Lisa Helen Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSince I was a little girl, I’ve dreamed of my Prince Charming. He would be as protective as my dad. Loyal as my uncle Mason. Strong like my uncle Malik. Kind like my uncle Myles. And make me laugh like my uncle Max. At such a young age, little did I know that finding a man with those qualities would be like trying to find the proverbial needle in a haystack... -
![Burning for Autumn by Freya Barker]()
Burning for Autumn by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Autumn McCoy accepted a temporary work contract in Durango, she thought it would be a safe way to add some spark to her existence. She may be getting more than she bargained for when she finds herself the target of impending danger. The outspoken forty-two-year-old isn’t prepared for that spark to ignite flames threatening to engulf every aspect of her life... -
![Reckless Devil: A Mafia Romance by Kylie Kent]()
Reckless Devil: A Mafia Romance by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLucaWould you risk it all—your career, your dream, your life —to save a stranger?I would. I did.Except, in saving her, I destroyed any chance at living out the future I was destined for.They say what I did was reckless. What they don’t know is that I’d do it all again if it meant meeting her. My bellezza.KatarinaDeath threats are supposed to stay threats. It comes with being in the public eye... -
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![One Filthy Man by James Crow]()
One Filthy Man by James Crow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRhiannon The high-walled mansion seems almost impenetrable. My contact talks of one man and up to 100 women behind those walls. It could be the trafficking of sex slaves, some twisted sex cult, or even a brothel. Either way, uncovering criminals in the trade of women is my job – my life. I want the scoop – want to expose this one man’s terrible secrets and nail his sorry ass... -
![Breaker: A Bad Boy Biker Romance by Alexis Abbott]()
Breaker: A Bad Boy Biker Romance by Alexis Abbott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis time, she won’t escape. She was just an innocent girl. With her beautiful auburn hair, and those sparkling blue eyes, she deserves better than to be held captive by the monsters I call my friends. I watch over her, biding my time. Waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. To be the knight in leather armor. After I save her, there’s no going back... -
![Fire & Ink: Wolf by Emily Rose]()
Fire & Ink: Wolf by Emily Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWOLF WILD AND EMBER ROSE ARE POLAR OPPOSITES, BUT WHEN THE TWO OF THEM GET TOGETHER IT’S ENOUGH TO START A FIRE.WOLF:I’m not looking for anything serious in my life. I have a shop to run, and when it comes to women, anything other than a good time doesn’t fit into my plans. But then I meet her... -
![Filthy Richer by Serena Akeroyd]()
Filthy Richer by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeven-year itch?Can’t say I know what that feels like when my husband is as obsessed with me now as he was on our wedding day.A lot has happened since that first meeting, but through it all, Eoghan's obsession with me is an insatiable craving to make me happy. If anything, I've gotten FILTHY RICHER on his love... -
![Dirty Trust by Peyton Banks]()
Dirty Trust by Peyton Banks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere was no forgetting the past. Mistakes were made, but now he’s ready to right his wrong. Iker Baldwin was used to making hard decisions in his line of work. For the SWAT team, it could be a matter of life or death. As a seasoned officer, protecting and serving was what he did. So when he had to decide what to do in his personal life, he chose to protect... -
![Hidden Betrayal by Rhonda Brewer]()
Hidden Betrayal by Rhonda Brewer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKristy O’Connor never hid the fact that she wanted Dean ‘Bull’ Nash. He’s kept her at arm's length since they met but he’s pushed her away for the last time. Dean loves Kristy more than he could ever tell her. He wants her desperately, but his family secrets could destroy them both. When he can’t stay away from her any longer, murder and a shocking betrayal shake them to their core... -
![Carol's Image by Maryann Jordan]()
Carol's Image by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Detective Tom Rivers first meets beautiful Carol Fletcher, he thinks he has been visited by an angel. The gentle ER nurse attending him after an accident, captivates him and when she slips away, he searches diligently to find her. A man used to getting what he wants, Tom works to earn Carol’s trust, knowing that she is the woman for him... -
![Running Wild: An LCR Elite Novel by Christy Reece]()
Running Wild: An LCR Elite Novel by Christy Reece
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe'll Stop At Nothing To Protect The Ones He Loves LCR Elite operative Aidan Thorne is dedicated to rescuing kidnapped victims from some of the most dangerous places in the world, but that will never stop him from hunting down a coldblooded killer. Child psychologist Anna Bradford is a temptation unlike any he's ever faced, penetrating the steely armor encasing his heart... -
![432 Hours by Jessica Gadziala]()
432 Hours by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen wealthy businesswoman Miranda Coulter finds herself committed against her will for something she didn’t do, she needs help from the best of the best. Sawyer Investigations. She never expected the person on her case to be the hottest guy she’d ever seen, or for him to understand the situation better than anyone who hadn’t experienced it should... -
![Vengeance by Jane Henry]()
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... -
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![Collateral Damage by Jemma Westbrook]()
Collateral Damage by Jemma Westbrook
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo names. No promises. One night neither of them can forget. Bess was supposed to be letting loose, taking one more step away from a man she’s ready to leave in her past. But being dragged to a bar is about as far from a night of fun as Bess can imagine. She’d rather be outside, enjoying peace and isolation, instead of crouched on the sticky floor while her best friend loses her lunch... -
![Soul Rest by Joey W. Hill]()
Soul Rest by Joey W. Hill
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCeleste has worked her ass off to establish her freelance blog as a source of accurate crime news for the Baton Rouge area. Being a workaholic, focusing solely on her career, was her choice. Five years ago, she had a life-changing experience in a BDSM club that made it clear she is a submissive, but she believes her past makes embracing that path impossible... -
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Delude by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe wasn’t part of my original plan for revenge, but one glance at her and I was entranced. I followed her for weeks, observing her habits. I’ve been in her apartment numerous times, learning anything and everything I can about her. She’s become an obsession and I’ll do whatever it takes to make her mine. It’s only a matter of time before I have her where I want her.. -
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Conviction by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBraxton Cannon can’t get the girl on the dance floor out of his mind, the woman he literally swept off her feet and into Club Verge. She’s no submissive, but he can’t help but admire her ferocity, even as he yearns to take her over his lap and teach her manners. He’s determined to keep her safe if he has to lock her up himself. Officer Zoe Mackay can handle herself... -
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Finding Zen by Heather Ashley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFinding a rock legend on the verge of being kidnapped wasn’t on my list of typical Monday night activities. But it happened. And when it did? Sparks flew. Too bad I didn’t realize who he was. If I hadn’t been so afraid of the world, I might have known what was in store for me. When Zen flashed me his panty-melting smile, I was a goner... -
![Beneath the Secrets Part 2 ) by Lisa Renee Jones]()
Beneath the Secrets Part 2 ) by Lisa Renee Jones
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeneath the Secrets part 2 Picks up where part 1 leaves off Vengeance is all Blake Walker has lived for....until he met her. She will bring him to his knees but will it be in passion or pain? Tall, Dark and Deadly The Walker Brothers... Tall, dark, and deadly, these three brothers run Walker security. Each brother is unique in his methods and skills, but all share key similarities...
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