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Start a War by Elle Thorpe
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Do you want some Goldfish crackers, Bliss?”Those were the last words my brother said to me before he was shot execution style. A childhood code only he and I knew, and one that had a single, clear meaning behind it.Run. I’m not going anywhere. Not when his murderer is still out there... -
![A Whirlwind of Color by Ivy Smoak]()
A Whirlwind of Color by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOne great love. That’s what every heart craves. I was lucky enough to find mine when I was 19. But I wouldn’t describe myself as lucky now. My husband looks at me like I’m the light of his life. We live in a penthouse apartment that overlooks Central Park. My closet it filled with designer clothes and more pairs of shoes than I can count. I have everything I could possibly want at my fingertips... -
![Bodie by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Bodie by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn enemy so fierce, disappearing is her only choice.Maya Harper shouldn’t be alive. All of her co-workers are dead, yet somehow, she survived. But now she knows something. Something important. Something that someone will kill to keep secret.Running is her only choice. Her only protection. But no one can run forever, especially when the enemy’s reach is long... -
![All for Connor by Alicia Montgomery]()
All for Connor by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsConnor is the wrongest wrong guy in existence. He’s a Lycan shifter, for one. And he’s rude, anti-social and has never said a kind word to Evie. Yet, there’s something about him she can’t resist. Maybe it’s the brooding, bad boy vibe. Her feet say run away. But her heart says stay. Evie is sweet and kind. He doesn’t deserve her. And he should focus on one thing: Revenge... -
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![These Reckless Hearts: An Enemies-to-Lovers College Romance by E.M. Moore]()
These Reckless Hearts: An Enemies-to-Lovers College Romance by E.M. Moore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsStone Jacobs must…help me. My life has always been defined by two interconnected things:I’m a Wilder.I’m a treasure hunter.What happens when both of those things are threatened? When who I am gets pulled out from under me and my greatest enemy of all destroys me even further?Lance and his mercenaries aren’t going to stop... -
![Sea Storm by Christine Feehan]()
Sea Storm by Christine Feehan
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn one trade package together for the first time-two stories of the Drake Sisters from the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon. This two-in-one package from the #1 New York Times bestselling Drake Sisters series includes: Magic in the Wind Ever since Damon Wilder sought refuge in Sea Haven, he's heard the same breathless rumor so suggestive that it carries him to Sarah's cliff-top home... -
![Moonshine & Masquerades by Kathleen Brooks]()
Moonshine & Masquerades by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA traitor, a love taken, a family destroyed all for power. A masquerade hiding evil has been in place too long. It’s time to reveal who is under the mask.The human residents of Moonshine Hollow have learned about the presence of real, finger-wiggling, magic-casting witches. It’s now up to them to decide if the witches stay to defeat the evil or if the witch trials come to Moonshine Hollow... -
![Tracking Numbers by Janice M. Whiteaker]()
Tracking Numbers by Janice M. Whiteaker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTracker I expected it to be easy when Kerri's daddy ordered me to protect her, but keeping the president's daughter safe was harder than I expected. Hell, finding her was harder than I expected. Once I did, all I could do was grab her and hold on tight. If I let go, she gets hurt. If I don't, I'm the one on the line. Kerri I thought I got away... -
![Bound for Life by Alexis Abbott]()
Bound for Life by Alexis Abbott
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBruno: I sacrificed everything for her. When I saved her from the mafia, I traded my freedom for hers. I’ve never regretted it. Never looked back. I cut her out of my life to keep her safe. She never even knew what I traded for her. I did everything I could to protect her from the retribution of the Italian Mafia, but it wasn’t enough... -
![Grave Mistake by Nikki Landis]()
Grave Mistake by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes vengeance isn't enough.There are times when a man is forced to choose the wrong side of the law.When everything is stripped away and ruthless, cold revenge is all that remains.They call me Wraith for a reason.When people need to disappear, I'm the one that's called in.I move through the shadows and strike without mercy... -
![A Christine Feehan Holiday Treasury by Christine Feehan]()
A Christine Feehan Holiday Treasury by Christine Feehan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAFTER THE MUSICTerrified by mysterious threats, Jessica Fitzpatrick takes her twin wards to the island mansion of their estranged father, Dillon Wentworth, a famous musician who shut out the world after a fire claimed his wife's life and left him disfigured... -
![Benny by Terry Bolryder]()
Benny by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBig body. Big heart. Desperate to finally claim her.Benny, owner of Club Crimson, is not what he appears to be. Outwardly, he's a handsome, friendly giant of a man who treats everyone like family. Inwardly he's fighting a battle, and if he ever slips, it could mean certain death for those around him... -
![Romancing the Alpha by Alicia Montgomery]()
Romancing the Alpha by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan be read as a standalone billionaire paranormal shifter romance In the next installment of the True Mates series, New York Alpha Grant Anderson meets his match in feisty New Jersey Alpha, Francesca “Frankie” Muccino. New Jersey Alpha Francesca “Frankie” Muccino never had it easy... -
![Midnight Purgatory by Nicole Fox]()
Midnight Purgatory by Nicole Fox
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy gorgeous neighbor just found my box of "personal toys."And my mission to steal them back...Ended in his bed.It was supposed to be a my best friend raunchy toys for her bridal shower and embarrass her in front of her family.But when my package is wrongly delivered to my gorgeous, mysterious neighbor,I’m the one who ends up mortified... -
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![Dilemmas by A.K. Michaels]()
Dilemmas by A.K. Michaels
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMac is loving his life within Cam’s new Pack in the US, particularly loving his part-time work in Chastity’s new orphanage for abandoned, or abused, Shifter kids. Life is good, almost perfect. Then his beast starts acting strange and what entails tests him beyond anything he’s ever dealt with in his life. A dilemma that can only end in one of two ways: unending misery or a lifetime of joy... -
![Moonshine & Menace by Kathleen Brooks]()
Moonshine & Menace by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPolly Lurie had been battling evil for centuries, but everything changed when she was selected to teach Zoey Rode how to use her new powers. Together they defeated evil and Zoey took her place among the witches, even finding love with the dark and dangerous Slade. Polly wishes to find that same love. Only the one man she’s interested in doesn’t seem to think of her as anything but a friend... -
![Vanished by April Wilson]()
Vanished by April Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFans of the McIntyre Security Bodyguard series will love this follow-up story about Dominic and Sophie. Sophie is due to give birth to their baby any day. When she goes missing, Dominic goes on a rampage as he searches for his wife. Lots of McIntyre family members and friends make an appearance in this book, including a few unexpected surprise guests... -
![Connor & Lauren by Ariana Hawkes]()
Connor & Lauren by Ariana Hawkes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings* * * Connor & Lauren: The story that begins the entire Hope Valley dating app series! * * * Sassy, warm-hearted Lauren Garcia doesn’t expect to find a husband. Cheated on by her high school sweetheart while raising her three younger siblings alone, she swore off men a long time ago... -
![Overcome by A.K. Evans]()
Overcome by A.K. Evans
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt only took a matter of moments for Lexi Townsend to become a statistic. Rape victim. Ninety-eight seconds later, someone else became the next one in six. Her pleas of ‘no’ were overshadowed by the dress she wore and the kisses she enjoyed. Her power was taken. Her trust was lost. Her bubbly personality was smothered by the depressing weight of shame and guilt. She became silenced... -
![A Twist of Fate by Alicia Montgomery]()
A Twist of Fate by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAstrid Jonasson’s life has been a series of disappoints, both to her family and herself, which is why she’s chosen to stay clear of her Lycan clan. When a series of events forces her back into the center of the New York clan life, she bumps into an old childhood crush. Zac Vrost, son of the clan’s Beta, has always been out of reach for her... -
![F*ck Yeah by Crystal North, Jaye Pratt]()
F*ck Yeah by Crystal North, Jaye Pratt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTragedy draws Amelie back to Australia once again, but this time she’s not alone. It’s been decided that she needs a break, and what better way to do that then with Kalen in her homeland? You can guarantee that with Fairy Bread, kangaroos, mosquitos, and the youngest Knox brother, chaos will ensue. Add in even more secrets, lies and deceit, and Amelie’s in for one hell of a ride... -
![Dragon Down by Julia Mills]()
Dragon Down by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOriginally published as part of the Bestselling Fire Kissed Anthology. Now, this story has been rewritten and extended, including 15,000 additional words. Book 22 in the Dragon Guard series. The books can be read as stand-alone stories, or you can experience all the love, thrills and exploits of the whole series. It's up to you. Revenge is a dish best served cold… Cold was not Kamdyn’s style... -
![Despair and Destiny by A.K. Michaels]()
Despair and Destiny by A.K. Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsalternate cover edition for ASIN B010189N62Where is Rebecca? Who has kidnapped the sassy Witch from right under the noses of the Wolf Pack? Jacob is distraught and his anger knows no bounds as they fight to find out where his mate has been taken; and by whom. The answer is unimaginable and the bloody confrontation that leaves death in its wake shocks Jacob and Cam to their core... -
![Throne of Death by Veronica Shade, Rebecca Hamilton]()
Throne of Death by Veronica Shade, Rebecca Hamilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMadison’s search for the Soule Grimoire could get her expelled…if it doesn’t get her killed, first.Madison enrolled at La Voisin hoping to get control of her magic abilities; she never expected that to lead her to series of murder mysteries in the supernatural community... -
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![Her Vampire Obsession by Lesli Richardson]()
Her Vampire Obsession by Lesli Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHER TASTE IS ADDICTIVE AND I WILL NOT SHARE HER. NO ONE GETS HER BUT ME. DexterI've lived a long time. Some might say too long. I honestly don't know what drew me to Lucius' club in Tucson, of all hellish destinations, but dark and self-destructive thoughts have increasingly beckoned to me, as of late.Then I meet her... -
![Dark Child: (Standalone New Adult Contemporary Romance - Merc's Story) by Jo Raven]()
Dark Child: (Standalone New Adult Contemporary Romance - Merc's Story) by Jo Raven
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNOT EVERY SCAR IS VISIBLE… What do you do when the girl you want can’t even remember your name? This pretty, long-legged, fiery girl who makes me weak in the knees. Of all the chicks who flirt with me, hang around me, I could have my pick, but no… I want psycho girl . One day she ignores my existence, and the next she smiles and talks to me as if she knows me, as if she wants me... -
![Royally Taken by Elle Boon]()
Royally Taken by Elle Boon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBetrayed and broken, can Kailani trust Traeger to heal her, or will she forever be damaged from her past? Kailani is worth more than she believes…She’s not as weak as she thought. She’s lived what most thought was a pampered life, what they don’t know, what they don’t see are that monsters wear suits and live behind the very walls of the place she calls home... -
![Bewitching The Biker by Glenna Maynard]()
Bewitching The Biker by Glenna Maynard
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m an outlaw.A man who takes what he wants without asking, and what I want is her.I’ve been bewitched by a vixen. The witch has me under her spell.She hexed me.Everyone thinks I’m crazy, but I’ll prove it.I’m not supposed to fear anything. I never have.Until her.They call me Sandman but Bianca is the one haunting my dreams... -
![Steal a King by Stella Andrews]()
Steal a King by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m in danger and not just from my extremely handsome, cocky, billionaire captor.It’s surprising how quickly a normal life can unravel Kidnapped on my way home from the airport, I was taken to him.Lucas Emiliano—the Casino King.Tall, dark and handsome doesn’t even begin to describe a man of extremes.A paradox, cruel and detached one minute and full of emotion the next.Strong. Possessive. Dominant... -
![Wild Saint by Luna Kayne]()
Wild Saint by Luna Kayne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSHE BEAT HIM AT HIS OWN GAME ONCE.NOW IT’S ROUND TWO,AND THIS TIME THEY’RE PLAYING DIRTY.DAGEN SAINTFive years ago, Nyla stole two million dollars from me and disappeared.Now she’s resurfaced, and I’m determined to settle her debt…one way or another...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![The Alpha Decides by A.K. Michaels]()
The Alpha Decides by A.K. Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsalternate cover edition for ASIN B00UY3LLY2Cameron Sinclair, multi-billionaire businessman, and now he is also the Alpha Wolf, a position he never wanted.With his instinct to protect the Pack and those he cares for stampeding through his system, he struggles to awaken the white She-Wolf who now lies in a coma... -
![Suspended by Maggie Ryan]()
Suspended by Maggie Ryan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTorn between duty and desire… Charlize Fullerton has spent years proving she’s a strong, capable, professional woman in a male-dominated profession. As a DEA officer it’s imperative that she presents herself as tough. But on the night she goes undercover, that shell begins to crack.Dillon MacAllister is a Special Agent with the FBI working with various agencies training their K-9 corps... -
![Training His Pet by Measha Stone]()
Training His Pet by Measha Stone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter she witnesses a mob boss committing a brutal crime, Erika finds herself on the run with a former soldier turned private security contractor who has taken it upon himself to keep her safe. Dax Adams is determined to protect Erika, but the feisty reporter seems equally set on driving him to distraction...Categorized as:
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![Ending With Forever by Lan LLP]()
Ending With Forever by Lan LLP
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnding with Forever The conclusion of Beginning with Forever and Finding our Forever… If you love someone more than your own life, what would you be willing to sacrifice to keep her safe? The world and everything you’ve worked most of your life to procure? That is CEO Carson Bradley’s Catch-22... -
![The Fate of Her Dragon by Julia Mills]()
The Fate of Her Dragon by Julia Mills
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBook 10 in the Dragon Guard series. The books can be read as stand-alone stories, but it is advisable to read them in order to get the most enjoyment from the series. Trapped for almost a century. No chance of escape. All hope was lost and then he felt...her...Sleepless nights, a man haunts her at every turn, his voice calling her, begging her...needing her.. -
![Innocent Prey by Maggie Shayne]()
Innocent Prey by Maggie Shayne
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTo save innocent lives, they'll have to risk their own. Self-help superstar Rachel de Luca and Detective Mason Brown have finally given in to their overwhelming attraction to each other, but neither of them is ready to let physical passion turn into full-blown romance, so they carefully maintain an emotional distance... -
![Summer Rain by Barbara Freethy]()
Summer Rain by Barbara Freethy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom #1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes the third and final book in the Lightning Strikes Romantic Suspense Trilogy. Action, suspense, romance and family secrets lead to an explosive conclusion! Danielle Monroe is determined to use her new job in DC as a stepping-stone to a high-powered political career... -
![Sticks and Stones by S. Massery, S.J. Sylvis]()
Sticks and Stones by S. Massery, S.J. Sylvis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSticks and stones may break our bones… Hockey is my life. After Wren Davis puts my dreams of the NHL in jeopardy, I vow to make her life hell if she ever comes near me again. But she’s my best friend’s foster sister, and even though they don’t live together anymore, their bond is still tight, which makes avoiding each other extra difficult... -
![Envy by Kaitlyn Ewald]()
Envy by Kaitlyn Ewald
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn MC romance with a little comedy, a little violence, and the right amount of sexy. Sinning never felt so good... Prettyboy knows he isn’t winning any awards in the looks department. When an accident burned through half of his face, he wanted nothing more than to disappear right into the flames... -
![Intricate Obsessions by Jennifer Rayes]()
Intricate Obsessions by Jennifer Rayes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGaia and Raoul have recovered from the poisoning, but the assassination attempt has fractured their relationship beyond repair. Dominique has lost his mother, his crew, and his purpose, and is trying not to lose his sister, while playing a dangerous game with the Governor... -
![Dexter by Erica Chilson]()
Dexter by Erica Chilson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWarning: Erica Chilson is revising/rewriting/restructuring/editing/formatting the Mistress & Master of Restraint Series in its entirety for release into Print. A few titles will receive updated covers, as well as a more descriptive synopsis. The FINAL editions will vary from those currently in release... -
![Scanguards Vampires: The First Generation by Tina Folsom]()
Scanguards Vampires: The First Generation by Tina Folsom
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSPECIAL SALE: Only available on June 17 & 18! Get the entire first generation of Scanguards Vampires for only $2.99! Regular list price is $24.99 Books 1 – 9 of Tina's Folsom's wildly popular, action-packed, erotic vampire series is now available as an exclusive box set... -
![Goddess Rising by Alexi Lawless]()
Goddess Rising by Alexi Lawless
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's a bad-ass. He's a bad-boy. One photograph changes everything... Samantha’s been living in the shadow of her father all her life. But now she’s got plans of her own— and they don’t involve the university’s hottest walking one-night stand, no matter how incredibly distracting and utterly relentless he may be... -
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![Maverick: A Devil's Highwaymen MC Romance by Lila Grey]()
Maverick: A Devil's Highwaymen MC Romance by Lila Grey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNobody knows what it’s like to be the daughter of a club bunny. But life gets much worse when Willow’s mother turns on her. Willow has no but to run as far as she can to escape the dark world of The Shadow Raiders. Willow never expected that her mother would sell her out to The Shadow Raiders. But then again, her junkie mother would do anything for another hit... -
![Riding Solo - The Depraved Devils MC by Nicola Jane]()
Riding Solo - The Depraved Devils MC by Nicola Jane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSOLOThey call me Solo because I ride alone. I don’t have the time or patience for a woman in my life or on the back of my bike. So when a feisty little brunette steals my kutte, it’s a hassle I don’t need. She starts turning up in my life and putting herself on my radar. She’s impossible to ignore.It’s not long before I give in to the urges, hoping to get her out of my system and my life... -
![No Crosses Count by Rory Ireland, Tate Monroe]()
No Crosses Count by Rory Ireland, Tate Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt nearly killed me when they took her away from me.My literal other half.The only light in my darkness.My twin sister.She still lives inside my mind, and I feel her in every breath I take.She swore on her life that she'd never forget me.But she lied.So now she has to pay the price.Because a swear is a swear..... -
![Devious Desires by Kay Riley]()
Devious Desires by Kay Riley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen they forced me back home, I had every intention to bring them down along with all the others who made my life miserable.But the three boys of my past are slowly working their way back into my heart in a way I wasn’t prepared for. The longer I’m home, the more I realize I can’t hurt them.But I also can’t tell them the truth.There’s no stopping what I started...Categorized as:
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![Dirty Stack by D.D. Prince]()
Dirty Stack by D.D. Prince
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn life and in love, sometimes you're just gonna have to play dirty.The continuation of Killian and Violet's story. A romance duet that starts with Kill Game.Release date will follow... -
![Built of Secrets by Jemi Fraser]()
Built of Secrets by Jemi Fraser
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s got a secret… Okay, she’s got several… But only one could get her killed. Humiliated after being duped by her ex, Tansy chooses flight over fight. An inherited fishing lodge she can pull off the grid while working on her tech is the perfect hideout. Burned-out FBI agent, Sam is worried about his best friend’s little sister. After a devastating case, he heads to Vermont to check on her...
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