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Lure by Gianni Holmes
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen it comes to book smarts, I'll never be anyone's first choice.Luckily, when a wealthy and dangerous stranger picks me off the street to work for him, he uses me for my body, not my brains.KITI'm the bait tasked with luring men into his trap.I have no idea what he does with them.I don't want to know.Until the night he tells me to run, but I stay.Now I know what he's really capable of.. -
Johnathan the Fixer by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRoniI don't know my past, I've lost control of my future, but I have a bullet for my present. Nough said.JohnathanThat’s Roni, and that’s about as much as you will get from her. When you get to know her, you understand why. From the moment our eyes connected, I knew I’d be the one to fix what was broken. It didn’t matter that we were never supposed to see each other again... -
Dirty Cravings by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWe return for the sixth installment of the Lion and the Mouse.Kazimir and Emily hunt for the traitor in Italy. Constant threat lurks within the shadows. The more puzzle pieces are discovered the more their reality unravels.Dark and deeply erotic, this high-octane romance will lure you into a mystery with deadly twists and turns... -
Colors of Crime: The Complete Series by Sophie Lark
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings★★★★★ “The heroes are Alpha males, the women are strong and fierce. Each story is set in a different location, with a unique plot and obstacles to overcome… Scorching hot! So intense and entertaining you won’t be able to put them down.”The Lark Notes:1. Emerald: A Dark Mafia Romance – If you liked Callum and Aida in "Brutal Prince" then you will love Ivan and Sloane... -
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La Famiglia by Sienna Mynx
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Never question my heart, my courage, my loyalty! To my men and to this family I am all things. But to my wife I am only one. Husband." - Don Giovanni Battaglia. The year is 1992. The Battaglia family awaits the birth of the newest members to their clan. Twin boys will be born to the capo di tutti capi of the Neapolitan clans... -
Forging Blade by Khloe Wren
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNothing in life has ever come easily for him, and rescuing his woman is no exception. Jared “Blade” Walker’s life hasn’t been his own for a long time. Sold by his father when he was just sixteen to the head of the mob, he did what he had to in order to survive and became one of their most lethal enforcers. But now, thanks to his ties with the Charon MC, he has a chance to get some vengeance... -
Guarding Salvation by Maddie Wade
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBorn into a life of privilege and title, Bram “Bein” McCullum is the son of a Scottish Laird. Yet the deference and rules he has lived by his entire life feel like a straitjacket compared to the wild feeling in his heart that seeks freedom and the cool bite of purpose... -
Wire by LP Lovell, Stevie J Cole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTor Jude and I managed to salvage something beautiful from the war torn rubble of our lives, a blissful happiness that we paid for in blood. We fought our way here, leaving pieces of ourselves along the way. I thought this was the happily ever after in our twisted fairy tale, but I was wrong. Jude I may be free by definition... -
Sybil’s Protector by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSYBIL Falling for my Protector might cost me my life. I was abducted and shipped out, meant to be sold. My freedom stolen. My body no longer mine. My life…over. Or so I thought. The Guardians swooped in. They saved me from a living Hell, but my life is still in danger. The men who took me want me back. They’re out there, hunting me. Once again, the Guardians step up... -
Saving Owen by Jane Blythe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHis secrets ruined their marriage, can she trust him now to keep her safe?Evangeline "Evie" Walter always looks for the good in people, a trait that usually ends up with her being used and hurt, just like it did in her marriage to Navy SEAL Owen... -
Masterful Truth by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn heir to a powerful secret. A writer whose story began with an illicit affair. A man incapable of love. Tess Hamilton is proud of her family’s history, but being a descendant of one of the founding fathers and a member of the Trinity Masters—America’s oldest and most powerful secret society—has had its drawbacks. A historian at the Smithsonian, Tess enjoys her quiet life... -
Haven by K.A. Merikan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings— Not the same river, not the same man. —After seven years away, Seth and Domenico are back in Sicily with one goal in mind.Revenge.The man who’d hounded their family is still alive, and as untouchable as he’s always been. While they wait for the right moment to strike, reality clashes with fond memories of home... -
Gilded Agony by K.A. Merikan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“We are two halves of the same rotten apple.”Deep in the Amazonian jungle, there is a mansion with a rose garden and a hen house where juicy tomatoes are the perfect shade of red, and marble countertops glisten.Inside, where even the shadows don’t reach, something is rotting, and the perfect facade can only hold the stench for so long... -
Amara by Elizabeth Knox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAmaraHe took me.Kept me as his own-- his plaything, his woman to toy with and torture whenever he felt like it.I've been trapped within these four walls for over a year. The slowest most agonizing year of my life.I begged for him to kill me, yet he wouldn't. You know why? Because he had too much fun with me. That's what he said. It's what he always said-- how much he enjoyed it all... -
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The Greek's Retribution by Sonja B.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsXanderMy woman needs me and I will go to war to make sure she is safe. Sabre is my light in a world surrounded by darkness. You would rather slit your own throat than harm one hair on her beautiful head.SabreChoosing a man over my family isn’t right, or so I thought. But Xander isn’t any man, he is love, my love. His love is the heat I need in this cold world and his protection is my sanctuary... -
Cyclone of Chaos by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsScorchI was born with a heart filled with love, only to be reborn as Scorch when that heart was incinerated. The only thing that runs through my veins now is hatred, and it’s never going to change. I shut out all my emotions a long time ago and I’ll be damned if I’ll release them ever again. Not even for her.Like the treacherous winds of a hurricane, she invaded my life... -
Guns n' Boys: Black Lies (Book 10) (gay dark mafia romance) by K.A. Merikan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"That man is not your fairytale ending." Griffith has spent two of the most amazing years with his boyfriend Mark, who is undoubtedly The One. Mark is everything Griffith could want in a man. Sexy, kind, always there for him, showering him with gifts and anticipating his needs... -
Necessary Pursuit by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOscar has no desire to join one of the two secret societies issuing him invitations and he sure as hell isn’t interested in an arranged menage marriage. They say you can’t die of a broken heart, but he almost did. Deadly circumstances throw sexy physicist, Selene, and a dangerous man with a price on his head in his path. Now he’ll do anything to keep them safe... -
Devoted to the Don by Leighton Greene
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLuca thought keeping me out of the Family business would keep me safe.He was wrong. Now his own life is hanging in the balance, too. While our enemies stalk us, long-buried secrets begin to resurface, and I’m not sure who we can trust.But I won’t let anyone take him from me. No matter what I have to do.I meant every promise I made to Luca in my marriage vows... -
Delicate Ties by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Broadway star. An adventurous architect. And the powerful Dom determined to claim them both. Christian Rogers Stewart is no stranger to the stage, nor is he a stranger to the ways of the Trinity Masters. A legacy, he's grown up among brilliant, powerful people and he's more than ready to contribute to the society's noble cause when initiated as a member... -
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Brizio DeLuca: Savage Bloodline Series by Keta Kendric
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI couldn’t leave well enough alone. My obsession with finding out what happened to my brother landed me in the hands of Brizio DeLuca. His offer to help me came with rules that set me on a path lined with torture, death, and destruction. I was minding my business and working on becoming a better man. And here she comes... -
Possessed by Mya Grey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is the 3rd installment for "Brutal Kings Series" Start reading "Owned" (Book 1) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...BlurbHe finally confessed his darkest secret to me…And I already loved him. But can I truly love a cold-blooded killer?Dario, my antihero, my love has done something unforgivable. And it’s my fault. I messed up. Learned something I shouldn’t have. Bad people are after me... -
Corrupted Seduction by Kiana Hettinger
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeidiNo one needs to tell meI'm in deep, deep trouble.I never meant for it to happen,but I walked into a crime scene.Instead of fleeing, I did the unthinkable.I stabbed the killer in the back.Now I find myself kidnapped and held prisonerby a brutally gorgeous Italian mafia don,a man who’s as magnetizing as he is terrifying... -
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Hunted by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe was supposed to be a job. Then I made her mine. Hope Gracen was just another target to be tracked down... until I caught her. When I discovered I'd been lied to, I carried her off. She'll tell me the truth with her bottom still burning from my belt, but that isn't why she's here. I took her to protect her. I'm keeping her because she's mine... -
Enforced: Lords of Chaos Motorcycle Club by Nicholas Bella
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsalternate cover edition of ASIN B09GHYN6V7 Mafia, Bikers, and Payback. Fabian “Burger” Murphy is a man loyal to his club and family, which for him are one and the same. He will kill for them. So, when his sister, Sofia, tells him about what happened to their little sister, Gina, regarding her date with Roman Alexander, Burger is ready to spring into action and avenge Gina’s honor... -
Fallen by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this life, it’s never just an eye for an eye.When I stopped my car that night, it was to do something good. Something right. I ignored the deadly threats hanging over me and saved a life.But my actions came with a price, one too steep for me alone to pay.And that mistake is about to cost me everything... -
The Killer Who Kept Me by Davidson King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNothing about Em’s life is simple. He’s treated worse than anyone in the house, punished for every minor infraction, and has zero chance of ever escaping his current situation. He dreams that someday he’ll be free of this nightmare and finally find someone who will want to keep him.That dream may come true sooner than he thinks... -
Alexandr's Reluctant Submissive by Ann Mayburn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNote: This is part TWO of Alex and Jessica's story. Part ONE, Alexandr's Cherished Submissive, should be read first for the most enjoyment. Having believed for five years that his wife and daughter are dead, Alexandr Novikov's world changes forever when he discovers not only are they alive, but the vile person who tore his family apart was none other than his father, Jorg... -
Armor: A Firsts and Forever Series Novella by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDante Dombruso has always been his family’s armor. It’s his job to keep them safe. But he feels he failed them eighteen months ago, when a mysterious arsonist set a fire intended to wipe the Dombrusos off the map. Now Dante is driven to make things right, yet with each day that passes, the trail grows colder and his frustration increases... -
Kissed by a Killer by Leighton Greene
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s my job to protect the Morelli men when the law is after them. But now their most dangerous Capo has killed to protect me. My law firm has two unbreakable rules. 1. Never get personally involved with a client. Nick Fontana was only ever supposed to be a booty call, but he’s had me cross-examining my heart since we started hooking up. 2. Never let the Morellis do you a favor... -
Seduced by a Sinner by Leighton Greene
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s innocent. He’s chaste. He’s promised to God. And he’s more temptation than I can handle.I’m supposed to guard the Boss's husband, but I just can’t keep my eyes off his best friend, Aidan O’Leary.Watching him.Wanting him.Knowing I can never have him.Aidan is pure in body and soul. He’s about to be ordained as a priest. Me? I’m going to burn for the things I’ve done... -
Switch & Burn by Bink Cummings
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor years, I thought I'd never be free.Until they found me.For months, I thought I had to fight every day to show I'm strong.Until they grew tired and sent me away.Within minutes of arrival, I found home.With him.The savior of my story.Burn.VP of the Royal Bastards MC and curator of the club's underground fighting world.He saw in me what others could not.I owe him my life.. -
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Angels and Demons by A.C. Bextor
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSaint's Justice Motorcycle Club is in chaos. Handling a crew of restless men while running low on cash, James "Elevent" Scott has but little choice left. He's forced to make a deal with the devil. When Elevent accepts the Russian's offer to protect one of their own; he has no idea what's to come. And he's never been taken so off guard. He was paid to protect her... -
Beloved by the Boss by Leighton Greene
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsM/M Mafia Romance It’s good to be the Boss. That’s what I thought my whole life.Now I am the Boss. I’ll shoulder that responsibility with my beloved husband beside me. As long as I have Finch, I can handle whatever life throws at me.But what they say is true: Be careful what you wish for.My Family has been decimated. My allies are few. I’m holding onto power by a thread... -
Tied Up in Steele by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSteele Givens doesn’t do relationships and he knows better than to fall for a man he rescued during a CIA Operation; but then he’s never been a ‘follow the rules’ kinda man. He always swore he’d never drag someone he cared about into a world of danger. But what do you do, when danger stalks him anyway? Kalon Roberts wanted to move on. He’s done with danger and Black Ops Operators... -
Savage by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWho are we? Nobody really knows. We’re the seven most powerful heirs to empires, ruling Manhattan from our thrones on Park Avenue. By day, we’re the elite, untouchable, and more connected than you could ever imagine. By night, we revel in the darkness of our secrets, pulling strings that make the city bow to our whims.Ruthless.Dangerous.We’re the Park Avenue Kings... -
Deeper by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI fell in love with the boogey man. For ten years I have plotted and planned my revenge against the man who was all shadow and death. He took the most important thing in my life away from me and I meant to return the favor. Except, I was wrong... Now, because of my mistakes, there are men intent on hurting him. But I will not run from this... -
Captured by the Bratva: A Dark Mafia Romance by Bianca Cole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere’s a war raging, and I’m caught in the middle. My father has had a run in with the New York brotherhood, and one of the New York brotherhood spies takes me. Lyov is muscle bound, tattooed, and gorgeous. He is also quiet and brooding. He won’t speak to me. He barely looks at me. The rare occasions I do catch his eyes on me, they’re burning with dark desire... -
One More Night by K.B. Winters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI should have known he was bad news. Ivy He's got a smile as sinful as the devil himself. Biceps and abs for days, Plus a butt a girl could bounce more than pennies off. But did I mention the blood pouring down his face? Or the thugs who threw him out of the van? Yeah, I should have stayed away. But my heart wants what my mind knows isn’t good for me. Damn... -
Her Russian Daddy: A Dark Mafia Romance by Bianca Cole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve never been outsmarted, but I may have just met my match.My line of work lands me in bed with criminals more often than I’d like. When an Italian mobster hires me to investigate a murder, it leads me to him. Yuri Lenkov, rumored assassin for the Bratva. The moment we meet, I know he’s dangerous. Not to mention, the man is arrogant as hell... -
Big Bad Wolf, Book 1 by Diana A. Hicks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSantino Buratti is ruthless, powerful, and only cares about one thing...his latest prey Lucinda O'Brien.As the only daughter of a mafia kingpin in Chicago, I grew up knowing my virginity was a commodity to be sold to the highest bidder.When I moved to New York City to meet my future husband, I did so with my eyes wide open... -
Secret Scandal by Lila Dubois, Mari Carr
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA passionate scholar. A dashing thief. And the beautiful bodyguard engaged to protect them. Eli Wexler is a prominent art historian, a job that under normal circumstances isn’t dangerous. But Eli is a member of the Trinity Masters, and when he’s called to the altar he not only meets the man and woman he’s to marry, but is given a mystery to solve as well... -
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Pros & Cons of Obsession by A.E. Wasp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFIVE JOBS. FIVE CHANCES FOR REDEMPTION.One thing’s for sure: these men are no angels... -
His Lethal Desire by Leighton Greene
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere’s nothing more lethal than a hitman in love.Johnny “Jack” Jacopo was once the Castellani Family’s top hitman, but one terrible mistake saw him kicked back down the ladder. So when the Boss orders him to look into the disappearance of a Hollywood starlet, Jack sees an opportunity to rise back up the Family ranks.His first move is to question the missing actress’s twin brother... -
Killer vs. Kingpin by Cari Z., L.A. Witt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAugust Morrison and Ricardo Torralba would really like to live a quiet life—as quiet as life can be for a couple of eccentric hitmen, anyway. Unfortunately for them, they pushed their luck with the authors and demanded a second book. So now, whether they like it or not, they’re getting a third installment.Yes, this is a revenge book. Because we’re the authors, that’s why... -
Cooper by Eve Riley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe right path can save a life…Growing up in foster care, the only true friends Cooper Jones had were the black hat hackers at the community center. At eighteen, after being caught by the government for hacking into Homeland Security, The Agent in Charge, impressed by Coop’s skills, determined he needed to work for the government instead of hacking them... -
War of the Wicked by Davidson King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLucifer’s Landing is full of unscrupulous people: five families desperate to own every inch. For years, under the watchful and most powerful eye, there has been peace. With the murder of the most powerful man, it’s as if the gates of Hell have opened.Dante Scavo is trying to fill his father’s shoes, find the person responsible for killing him, and stop Lucifer’s Landing from becoming a war zone... -
Hard by S.R. Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLUKA I’m nobody’s hero. Hell, I’m not even a good guy. All I do is work, eat, train and sleep. Repeat. The only thing I care about is protecting those who matter to me. Other than that, I’m numb, walking through the world like a ghost. And guess what? That’s the way I like it. Then she comes along… She’s the last thing I need--and the only thing I want...Categorized as:
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