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Searching for Lilly by Susan Stoker
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSearching for Lilly is the exciting first book in New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker’s Eagle Point Search & Rescue series.Ethan “Chaos” Watson is the unofficial leader of Fallport, Virginia’s Search and Rescue team... -
![The Dom Identity by Lexi Blake]()
The Dom Identity by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA man with everythingMichael Malone seems to have it all. A wealthy, loving family. A job that fulfills him. Friends he can count on. But something is missing. He’s spent years watching his brother and close friends get married and start families, but it hasn’t happened for him. When an assignment comes up to investigate fallen Hollywood star Vanessa Hale, he jumps at the chance... -
![The Guarded One by Brittney Sahin]()
The Guarded One by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe’s a grumpy small-town sheriff. And she’s the off-limits operator capable of bringing him to his knees.Sydney Archer isn’t the typical daughter of a billionaire. A former Army officer, she now works with an elite security team to hunt the worst of the worst . . . all while raising a teenager.To the outside world, Sydney’s an ice queen who’s lethal with a bow...Categorized as:
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![TANGO: Steel Patriots MC: Book SIX by Mary Kennedy]()
TANGO: Steel Patriots MC: Book SIX by Mary Kennedy
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTyler "Tango" Green is as alpha as they come...confident in everything he does in his life. He's produced some of the finest motorcycles in the world; women always said yes; and he can hold his own in any fight. So when he finally works up the nerve to ask the little blonde pixie out and then she gets kidnapped, he is lost as to what to do... -
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![HOT SEAL Redemption by Lynn Raye Harris]()
HOT SEAL Redemption by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBailey Jones doesn't know jack about babies, but she knows how much it sucks to have a deadbeat father. So when her sister drops off her newborn baby and then disappears, Bailey is ready and willing to confront anyone, including a six-foot-two, sexier-than-sin Navy SEAL sniper, and make him do his duty... -
![Wrath's Storm: A Masters' Admiralty Novel by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois]()
Wrath's Storm: A Masters' Admiralty Novel by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDamn it! He’s a doctor, not a serial killer hunter. When a man they call the Viking walked into his clinic in rural Libya, the last thing Dr. Walt Hayden foresaw in his future was a wedding, a stalker, and a serial killer...in that order.Attending his brother’s wedding becomes the start of a journey across Europe in the company of Dr. Annalise Fischer and her bodyguard... -
![Raine by K.J. Dahlen]()
Raine by K.J. Dahlen
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRAINE Fate… She’s an ugly b%tch An ugly b%tch who loves to strike when you least expect it. We’d hoped Cordy’s problem would die with her, But then Bane came back, and he brought an ugly truth with him: Even in death, Cordy’s work was unfinished; She took something… And left Cricket to take the blame... -
![RAZOR: Steel Patriots MC: Book Seven by Mary Kennedy]()
RAZOR: Steel Patriots MC: Book Seven by Mary Kennedy
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDiego "Razor" Salcedo is in a dark pit of despair and struggling to find a way out from the sick, dark things he heard. With one horrible job behind him, the thoughts still staining his soul, now he was charged with protecting the sister of a man incarcerated for multiple counts of murder. He thought he could push the responsibility to someone else, let them handle this small detail... -
![HOT Honor by Lynn Raye Harris]()
HOT Honor by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWaking up with a wife is not how black ops soldier Zane “Zany” Scott pictured his first trip to Las Vegas ending. Forever isn’t in his vocabulary anymore. So why did he marry a woman he just met?Nerdy Eden Hall isn’t the kind of girl people notice. She’s always lived in her twin’s shadow, always been plain and sensible compared to her sister’s big personality...Categorized as:
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![The Last Good Knight (The Original Sinners Pulp Library) by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Last Good Knight (The Original Sinners Pulp Library) by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe 8th Circle - Three years before The Siren When Mistress Nora, newly separated from her lover Søren, encounters a sexy newcomer at the 8th Circle it is lust at first sight. But when their session is cut short by Kingsley Edge, Nora vows to seduce the gorgeous submissive, even if it goes against all of Kingsley's orders. The Last Good Knight is an Original Sinners novella told in five parts... -
![GUNNER: Steel Patriots MC - Book Five by Mary Kennedy]()
GUNNER: Steel Patriots MC - Book Five by Mary Kennedy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy name is Gunner Michaels. I'm a hard-core, badass ex-Marine. I love my motorcycle, my gym that I'm a part-owner in, and food. That's pretty much it until she walks into my gym needing my help. She nearly knocks me off my feet but when she turns and runs, I chase her pretty butt down... -
![Justice For Angie by Cara Carnes]()
Justice For Angie by Cara Carnes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s never met a fight she couldn’t win…until now. After brutally murdering someone in Angie Bierman’s dojo, the killer targets her first and then people she cares about to scare her off the investigation. Determined to prevent further tragedy, she does the one thing she can to keep them safe—run... -
![SEAL's Harmony by Lynne St. James]()
SEAL's Harmony by Lynne St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSEAL’s Harmony is the kick-off to the Red Falcon Team introduced in SEAL’s Angel.The first time Navy SEAL Ryder “Ry” Purcell sees Harmony Taylor, he's rushing to her rescue as she’s about to fall into his friend’s wedding cake. Ry soon finds himself smitten by this accident-prone beauty. But issues from his past still linger, and he doesn’t know how far he’s willing to take things...Categorized as:
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![Saint's Enrapturement by Ciara St. James]()
Saint's Enrapturement by Ciara St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSaint loves his life as the VP of the Ares Infidels MC. He never imagined when he left the Army and joined the MC what his life would become, but he has no regrets. His family might not be a typical one, but he’s fine with that. However, lately, he feels like something is missing... -
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![Point of Contact by Jemma Westbrook, Janice Whiteaker]()
Point of Contact by Jemma Westbrook, Janice Whiteaker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLeaving Miami was the plan, but Courtney never expected to do it behind the wheel of an archaic RV with the most hostile member of Team Rogue at her side.Reed didn’t like her, which was fine. She didn’t necessarily like him. He was rigid. A stickler for the rules. Unamused by everything, especially her...Categorized as:
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![Loki's Angel by Darlene Tallman]()
Loki's Angel by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCeeCee Morgan grew up knowing several facts about herself - she was worthless, she should never have been born, she was stupid, and she was a waste of space. However, at six, her life changed for the better and she became part of a loving, happy family.The scars left behind, however, keep her from dating... -
![House for Sale Navy SEAL Included by Cora Seton]()
House for Sale Navy SEAL Included by Cora Seton
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s bringing a ghost town back to life…Ten years ago, desperate to save his father’s life, Carter Elliott pulled the plug on Elliott Ridge, the failing company town owned by his family for generations. After a decade with the Navy SEALs, he’s back to resurrect it so he can bring his father home. He’s ready to start a family of his own, too, but first he’ll need a wife... -
![Road Tripped by Manda Mellett]()
Road Tripped by Manda Mellett
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat do you do when your hopes and dreams literally come crashing down around you? One split second and something that wasn’t your fault, stops you from participating in your chosen sport just when you’re nearing the top?Another rider’s misjudgement, and my trial bike competition days were over. I was angry; I admit it. I love my MC brothers, but they couldn’t understand... -
![Savage Pawn by Em Petrova]()
Savage Pawn by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s smart enough to know better, except when it comes to the SEAL trying to hack her heart. SEAL Team Blackout Special Operator Drew Gunnison’s motto of duty, honor and integrity fit right in when given missions most special forces fail at... -
![Saving Gavin: A Second Chance Military Romance by Kaci Rose]()
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![The Devil's Reward by Emily Rose]()
The Devil's Reward by Emily Rose
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsQuinn:I moved to escape my past, and give my daughter and I a fresh start. Now, I’m a respected Social Worker for a private VA clinic, and I devote my time to helping veterans find their way in civilian life. I have no time for relationships, and to be honest, I’m too shy to attempt it. But then he keeps getting thrown in my path. Shadow, the Enforcer for the Devil’s Soldiers MC... -
![Shielding Blair (Special Forces: Operation Alpha): A Fierce Protectors Novella by Casey Hagen]()
Shielding Blair (Special Forces: Operation Alpha): A Fierce Protectors Novella by Casey Hagen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvan Brooks is a world away from life-shattering memories made during his time as a SEAL. No matter how hard he tries, despite the time and distance from his dark past, his failures find him, haunt him, stealing what happiness he manages to find. When he meets Blair, a loving woman with a huge heart, he’s drawn to the constant glow of happiness that she exudes... -
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Blade by Mary Kennedy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBenjamin "Blade" LeBlanc left home to join the Army, hoping to help his mother, and possibly, return for his sweetheart. Unfortunately, his plans didn't go as expected when his sweetheart had other needs. With nothing to return for, Ben left to serve his country and now served with his brothers of the Steel Patriots MC... -
![Master Key Resort: A Novella by Samantha A. Cole]()
Master Key Resort: A Novella by Samantha A. Cole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn exciting, new, private resort is opening in the Florida Keys, and you’re invited to join the fun. That is if you like kinky sex and are either a Dominant or a submissive!The Sawyers have had much success with their elite lifestyle club in Tampa, and they’ve decided to invest in a second one... -
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![Bishop's Pawn by Suzanne Halliday]()
Bishop's Pawn by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWar tested, urbane and the complete package when it comes to being a handful, Roman Bishop is a man on a mission. A mission to locate his boss’s surprise half-sister. There’s just one problem. He’s feeling restless and edgy. Too many happily ever afters are going on around him... -
![SEAL's Promise by Makenna Jameison]()
SEAL's Promise by Makenna Jameison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA dangerous hostage standoff at sea. An event planner caught in the middle. And a Navy SEAL who’ll risk everything to save her.Navy SEAL Troy “T-Rex” Harrison doesn’t expect to see the pretty redhead he flirted with at the beach ever again. Her flirtatious smile and sexy curves might’ve made his heart pound, but when he had to rush off to base for an emergency, he didn’t get her name or number... -
![Her Righteous Protector by Caitlyn O'Leary]()
Her Righteous Protector by Caitlyn O'Leary
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe Has A Son? How Could He Have Not Known?Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Max Hogan, has watched as every single one of his men has paired off. He is beginning to wonder if there is something more to life than just mission after mission.He is surprised the moment he's asked to attend the reading of a will and even more surprised when he discovers who has passed away... -
![Crushed by A.K. Evans]()
Crushed by A.K. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s the price of survival?Sawyer McKinney didn’t want to come back. It wasn’t like anyone wanted to see her ever again anyway.But this was about life or death, and that meant there was only one place she could go.If Jesse Hale never saw Sawyer again, it would be too soon. After all the devastation she left behind years ago, he can’t imagine why she’d ever show her face again... -
![Witch's Brew by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Witch's Brew by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!First impressions don’t have to be everything, right?Officer Avery Reynolds knows she’s blown it when the driver she pulls over for a broken tail light turns out to be the police captain... -
![Dangerous Desires Anthology by Tia Siren, Tara Wylde]()
Dangerous Desires Anthology by Tia Siren, Tara Wylde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen danger lurks in the shadows, desire can lay hidden for far too long. But there are men who step into the light to fight for, protect and claim the ones they love. They’re strong alpha males who would do anything to win the hearts— and delicious bodies— of the women who change them from bad boys to relationship material. This is a book featuring exactly those kinds of guys... -
![Hot Louisiana Knight by Em Petrova]()
Hot Louisiana Knight by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKnown as the brainiac of the Knight Ops team, Dylan Knight is okay with the guys making fun of his nerdier tendencies because he can still split a hair with open sights at twenty paces. When the special ops force is dispatched during Mardi Gras to a formalwear boutique suspected of harboring a terrorist cell, Dylan gets the nod to take point on the operation... -
![Christmas with Brother's Best Friend by Ajme Williams]()
Christmas with Brother's Best Friend by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt was hard enough to resist my brother’s hot best friend.On top of that, did he have to be an Army Ranger?And did it have to be Christmas?I’ll be honest.I’m the opposite of holiday cheer this year.Let’s start with… I was dumped by my prick of a fiancé.Because I found out that I couldn’t have children.You get the point. Life freaking sucked.Until Matteo came along... -
![The Holidays Series by Tara Sivec]()
The Holidays Series by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe crazy Holidays family stories are now available in one, special edition book bundle! Included in this bundle: *The Stocking Was Hung (The Holidays #1) *Cupid Has a Heart-On (The Holidays #2) *The Firework Exploded (The Holidays #3) *The Bunny is Coming (The Holidays #4) *A Note from Aunt Bobbie *A preview of The Pumpkin Was Stuffed, A Holidays Family Halloween Short... -
![Original Justice by Suzanne Halliday]()
Original Justice by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Justice Brothers ORIGINAL JUSTICE Team Justice was more than Alex, Cam, and Drae. In this Justice Brothers Novella, we travel back in time with the original crew for a meet up in Bangkok, Thailand. As you’d expect it's a case of the usual Justice antics and mayhem along with a look at the friendships and alliances that held team Justice together. Draegyn St... -
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![Healing Hope by J.M. Madden]()
Healing Hope by J.M. Madden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBB Jones has a very nice life, if it’s a little lonely. When her sister calls her to take a job in a pinch, she’s not enthused. She doesn’t need the money and the job itself seems a little dirty- greet a Navy SEAL home, pamper him for three days, then leave. The fact that the man has no one else to welcome him home sways her to take the job... -
![Saving Silas: The Boys of Fury by Kelly Collins]()
Saving Silas: The Boys of Fury by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne phone call has the potential to change his life. One woman has the power to erase his past. One town can influence his future… Silas Savage is back in the last place he ever wanted to be, Fury Colorado—the town where his parents died—the place where his life became a nightmare... -
![Jag by Carson Mackenzie]()
Jag by Carson Mackenzie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWarning: For Mature Adult Audiences 18+. Contains language and actions some may deem offensive. Sexually explicit content. MF. In book five of Black Hawk MC: Dominic “Jag” Amara is calm, cool, and always in control. Being the club’s attorney and its VP, he needs to be, people depend on him. But he finds it all tested every time he comes in contact with a certain redhead... -
![Trusting Zane by Casey Hagen, Operation Alpha]()
Trusting Zane by Casey Hagen, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZane Crew, former SEAL, current security genius, and forever loner has reached his breaking point where his sister, Chloe, is concerned. Finished with her bad decisions, he’s sworn off cleaning up her messes for good, until danger chases her right onto his doorstep, his niece and nephew in tow... -
![Rhys by Anna Blakely]()
Rhys by Anna Blakely
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFormer Air Force corpsman Rhys Maddox learned a long time ago never to trust a pretty face. So when the one person he hoped to never see again leaves a late-night voicemail begging for his help, he’s tempted to delete the message and move on—just like he’d spent the last few years trying to erase his memory of her... -
![Protecting Joy by Lila Ferrari]()
Protecting Joy by Lila Ferrari
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFormer soldier Liam McBride wants to be left alone. He is recuperating at his late grandpa’s house in the country, thankful for the quiet solitude. The horror of being tortured in Afghanistan, then rescued by a SEAL team, is still fresh in his mind. Joy Maddox, the woman next door, shatters his fragile peace... -
![Abigail by Angela Rush]()
Abigail by Angela Rush
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAbigail Miller’s life had been anything, but easy. Watching her mother die during a police raid on a drug house, left a lasting impression. She’d survived the night with the help of Robbie an older boy who sheltered her from the chaos. She’d never seen him again... -
![Dog Tags by Anna Blakely, Amy Briggs]()
Dog Tags by Anna Blakely, Amy Briggs
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA romance anthology featuring military and canine heroesDog Tags is a powerful collection of stories about the men and women who sacrifice their lives—mind, body, and soul—fighting to defend our country, and the extraordinary dogs that help them heal.Not all injuries are visible to the naked eye and sometimes it takes a furry friend to mend what’s been broken... -
![Enemy Stand by A.L. Lidell]()
Enemy Stand by A.L. Lidell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA woman hurt by her past. A Delta soldier haunted by his. A fake relationship that becomes all too real…Casey McKenzie is a jerk.The former Delta JAG turned playboy nightclub owner humiliated me in court with a smug grin.I want nothing to do with him.Too bad as Trident Rescue’s attorney, I can’t escape him either...Categorized as:
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![Mistaken by A.K. Evans]()
Mistaken by A.K. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSophie Belmonte has dealt with her fair share of judgment. People take one look at her and think they’ve got her all figured out. Nice cars, fancy clothes, impeccable manners. She’s got more money than she knows what to do with.When someone steals one of Sophie’s most beloved possessions, she hires the very best to investigate and get it back for her... -
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![Lear by Jasinda Wilder]()
Lear by Jasinda Wilder
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt was supposed to be a one-night stand with a tall, wiry, handsome, slightly nerdy guy with oddly captivating green eyes. Those eyes were the only clue that there was a lot more to this guy than I’d first assumed—they were hard, wickedly intelligent, cunning eyes. They hid more than they revealed, and the name he gave, Lear, seemed made up... -
![MC: Pres by L. Ann Marie]()
MC: Pres by L. Ann Marie
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBen James was groomed to become an Officer in the MC. Prospecting early he was sent to college by the MC President that was looking to form a new type of leadership in their Club... -
![Hammered with You by Nikki Mays]()
Hammered with You by Nikki Mays
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJessie lets everyone believe that she doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her. It’s easy to do if you keep everyone at arms length. Most people see her tattoos, piercings and multi-colored hair and come to their own conclusions about her. Why bother even trying to correct them? It’s easier to hide your demons if people don’t look past your armor... -
![Commanding Sia by Zoe Dawson]()
Commanding Sia by Zoe Dawson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSeparated by loss. . .reunited by duty… When Lieutenant Ambrosia “Sia” Soto returns from an investigation into a “pilot error” case aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. James McCloud, she comes face to face with NCIS Special Agent and former lover, Christophe Vargas, the man who was involved in an F-18 Fighter Jet accident that took her brother’s life six years ago... -
![Sacrifice by Hope Ford]()
Sacrifice by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Pretty Little Thing by Tabatha Kiss]()
Pretty Little Thing by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA kinky office romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss! From 9-to-5, I’m his boss. After that… he’s my Dom. CEO Nora Payne is stressed out. She works 24/7. She spends her days telling others what to do and where to go. Nothing she's tried has helped her relieve the stress of her busy work life, until..
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