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Colt: A Storm MC Motorcycle Club Romance by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA fast-paced, sexy motorcycle club romance featuring a heroine who keeps her man on his toes, an alpha who’s not afraid of a feisty woman, and a whole lot of MC action... -
The Demise by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Cartel series is back...and more deadly than ever.Las Vegas. A city built on obscene wealth and corrupt deals, cunning entrepreneurs, and the ruthless mob. The Cartel's plan to open a casino will rake in cash, but comes with great sacrifice. The stakes have never been this high, and rules of the game have never been this hard to manipulate... -
It'll Be An Adventure by Cherise Sinclair
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom NYT & USA Today Bestselling author Cherise Sinclair comes an outstanding addition to the beloved Masters of the Shadowlands series.The secret of author Murphy’s success is hands-on research. Murphy loves writing popular Regency thrillers and jumping into new adventures under the guise of research. For one novel, she’d joined a K9 search-and-rescue group—and liked it so much she stayed... -
Jax by Mary Kennedy
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJackson "Jax" Diaz is the quiet, unassuming member of the REAPER team. He stayed in the background, performed his job, and was happy to do so. He loved his brothers and their families. Joining the team as a young man, he had the privilege of watching some of the children grow up. One in particular, always had his heart... -
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White Knight by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBack then things were simple, being together was easy and exciting. Back then, their only concern was keeping their relationship secret from her brothers. Until she had a choice to make; the hardest decision she ever had to face. Claire Callaghan has dedicated her adult life to two things: her career as a family lawyer and trying to move on from the love she had to give up... -
Trail of Love by Mary Kennedy
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe men of REAPER have been dropping like flies to cupid's arrow, so it was only a matter of time before Zeke Wolfkill fell. Of course, Mama Irene helped things along. Reluctant at first, Zeke wasn't a willing participant, but after meeting Noelle Hart he changed his mind quickly... -
Sheisty by T.N. Baker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEpiphany Wright, Keisha Moore and Shana Scott spent their teenage years as the best of friends growing up in the hood of Southside Jamaica Queens. Now as adults, their friendship is put to the test when envy, built up animosity, hidden betrayal and the bad boys in their lives cause havoc. Every day becomes a struggle to keep the clique tight... -
Her Honorable Hero by Caitlyn O'Leary
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan One Day Change Your Life? Three years ago on a train, Navy SEAL, Griffin Porter and Miranda Slade’s lives were changed forever. As the Amtrak sped past the beautiful beaches of the Pacific Ocean a thunderous crash left their rail car dangling over the edge of a cliff. It would take more than one SEAL Team to rescue the passengers, it would take a miracle... -
Payne's Goddess by Ciara St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPayne comes by his road name legitimately and for more than one reason. One of those is his need for pain mixed with pleasure. He doesn’t ever fully have that need fulfilled at the MC’s compound, so he visits a special club in Nashville when the need is strong.It’s during one of those visits, while he’s putting on a show for others, that a woman captures his attention... -
Celt by Aria Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA scorching hot badass looking for redemption. A single dad crazy about his daughter. My sworn protector.Tall, dark and Irish, Celt stole my heart the day he saved me from my predatory husband.But I keep it a secret from him. I can’t let myself become bound to anyone right now. I have to regain control of my life first.A fresh start. No brawny, possessive bikers allowed... -
The Wilde Touch by Stoni Alexander
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLooks can be deceiving… Emmy-winning journalist Alexandra Reed returns to the DC area with two goals in mind—care for her ailing mom and steer clear of devastatingly handsome Crockett Wilde. But the man who stole her heart, then broke it, is impossible to avoid. As her life spins out of control, she finds pleasure in her secret escape... -
Mountain Man's Accidental Surprise by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"I'm ready for my private striptease lover boy." My best friend's bachelorette party had to be amazing. Lucky for me, my hired stripper blew everyone away. And I was quite smitten myself. Later that night, he gave me a private show. One I'll never forget. But now, no can know our secret. Because the life of my unborn baby literally depends on it... -
Deadline to Damnation by Anne Malcom
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy life is about the story. I've risked my life for it. Many times. I chase the story so I can escape having to face my own. But this one is different. This story will make my career. My life. Or it will end it. The Sons of Templar MC. The most notorious and dangerous outlaw motorcycle club in the country. And I'm going to get the scoop. Or I'll die trying... -
The Day the Streets Stood Still by JaQuavis Coleman
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this gripping and heart-wrenching story, you will meet Sean. He was raised by a hustling, well-connected mother and was taught early about street survival. When his mother is brutally murdered, Sean is thrust into a cold world all alone.An old friend of his mother takes Sean under his wing and introduces him to a life of drug dealing at its highest level... -
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The Golden Hustla by Wahida Clark
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOnly New York Times bestselling author Wahida Clark could take street lit to the next level in this incendiary tale of a hustler facing a game more lethal than any 'hood . . . THE GOLDEN HUSTLA She's the star sales associate of a profitable Atlanta "advertising" firm, WMM. She lives for top-of-the-line everything . . . and making enough money to finally reunite with her children... -
Perfect Blend by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBrody: Keeping my mind off Freedom Mercier is damn near impossible. Destiny has thrown curveball after curveball at us. I want her, but how is this ever going to work?Freedom: I learned early on not to trust anyone with my heart. Never date the same person more than once is my general rule... -
No Way Out by Amy McKinley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn action-packed mafia romance about secrets, arranged marriage, and redemption by USA Today Bestselling author Amy McKinley.Max’s endgame is clear—take back what’s rightfully his and punish those who have wronged him.Under the guise of assassin Matteo Trambino, Max infiltrates a vital arm of the Chicago Mafia to protect his Sicilian mentor’s granddaughter, Liliana, from her dangerous father... -
Elite Ops Complete Series by Lora Leigh
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh has captivated millions of readers with her sizzling, thrilling tales... -
Montana Rules by Mary Kennedy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLuc Robicheaux is one of the elite members of REAPER Security. He's stood by over the last year and watched as one brother after another fell head over heels in love. He knew it wasn't for him, until Montana Divide showed up at a friend's wedding. Now he has to convince her that he's fallen in love with her AND save her from those that want to destroy her... -
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A Very Merry Brick-mas: A Royal Bastards MC holiday novella by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
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Shadow of a Chance by Donna Michaels
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHand chosen to work a joint op with the CIA as a Navy deserter, Navy SEAL Chance Reynolds followed the rules, and got burned. Now his best friend is dead, and Chance is stuck with the ‘deserter’ label. The only reason he isn’t rotting in prison is due to the interference from a former retired commander.He owes the man... -
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The History of Rage by Elizabeth N. Harris
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRage is undergoing change, some welcome, some not. One brother is happy to go with the flow until his President’s point about the past haunting Rage bites him hard. He made a terrible mistake once and nearly cost a woman he loved her life. He paid his penance and grovelled for forgiveness... -
Fire with Fire by Michelle St. James
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove is a battlefield — and only the strong survive. Shunning his Ivy League education and the empire that was his birthright, Damian Cavallo found his place in New York City’s criminal underworld after the fall of the Syndicate. Reclusive and angry, he works alone — until crime lord Nico Vitale makes a compelling argument for the new organization’s far-reaching power... -
I'm Just A Small Town Shifter 2 by G.S. D'Moore
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA lot has changed for Kirk Jensen. He wasn’t the slightly fat, fast-food slinging, new guy anymore. His whole existence changed that night he was attacked by a bear, and joined the ranks of Kodiak Island’s shifter community. He even managed to land his dream job on the island’s police force. But Kirk is so much more than just another werewolf shifter... -
Radley's Wardrobe for Horny Monsters by Annabelle Hawthorne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Mike Radley's magical home grew another floor, he thought he knew what to expect.He didn't expect a kingdom of portal-chewing rats to be living between his walls.He really didn't expect to discover that the wardrobe down the hall was a prison world for a murderous kitsune.And he definitely didn't expect all of his enemies to converge on his house all at once, intent on his destruction... -
Evan's Encore: Meltdown: The Conclusion by R.B. Hilliard
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvan Walker is living the dream. As Meltdown’s new keyboardist, he has finally found where he belongs. Unfortunately, his wife doesn’t share the same dream. When the band decides to take a break, Evan goes home, only to discover his reality is not as it seems. Unthinkable secrets are revealed, flipping his world upside down... -
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Show Stopper: A First Responder Romantic Comedy by B.J. Harvey
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe first time they meet it’s by chance.The second is surely a coincidence.The third...it’s either destiny or he’s a stalker.Renee Hamilton has a thing against men in uniform. In her experience, they play hard, lie harder. Marco Rossi has a thing for feisty brunette women with a backbone and a smart mouth, especially one in particular who's playing hard to get... -
Knocked Up by the New Zealand Doctor by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen the sinfully hot New Zealander becomes my accidental housemate...Sweet relief from ten years of pent-up sexual desire is on both our minds.But then something COMPLETELY unexpected happens. Hayden Frost. Star of my virginal fantasies. The man who ruined all other men for me.Walking Adonis. And my brother's hot best friend.It's the day of my brother's wedding... -
Enraptured by Tracie Delaney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat’s your worst day ever? Mine is getting fired and discovering my boyfriend cheating on me in the same day.At least I thought that was as bad as it could get.Turns out I was wrong. Only someone with my kind of luck could arrive at an interview for a job I desperately need and then discover my potential new boss is the guy I drunk-kissed the other night...Categorized as:
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Mob Sorcery 5 by K.D. Robertson
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Yakuza demigod lurks in the city, wounded but not defeated, and Vince needs to bring her down for good. He needs a team fit for slaying a god, even if he has to ask for favors from old bosses and cross boundaries to build it.Aulfair's powerful conglomerates prepare for the implosion of one of their own... -
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The Lies We Tell for Love by Mz. Robinson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDamon Whitmore, a true go-getter, will stop at nothing to get what he desires. His wife Octavia was no exception. When Damon first saw Octavia he knew he had to have her. He went through great lengths until his mission was accomplished. Octavia Ellis-Whitmore never thought she would be a one man woman... -
The Bad Disciples Motorcycle Romance: The Series by Savannah Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Bad Disciples Motorcycle Romance Box Set includes all of The Bad Disciple MC books and a SPECIAL BONUS book of Marco's story. The Bad Disciples MC are bad boy MC HEIST romances about badass bikers who love their MC as much as they love their women. Gunner I'll screw any woman I want, even the enemy. As a sniper in the military, I shot on sight... -
Mountain Seeking Princess: A Full Length Moose Mountain Novel by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMoose Mountain has been calling her protectors back to the mountain for a reason—she’s under threat and needs to be saved. It’s time to call in a champion and crown a new queen.Martie Cooper has lived her life constantly searching for something to fill an untouchable void in her heart... -
The Judge by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes a broken promise really isn't broken. It's just a promise that takes a little longer to be fulfilled. When her father betrothed her to a duke, Isobel didn’t worry because Alasdair swore he’d save her. But he didn’t. Then word came her true love had succumbed to the plague. So, she married, and life became a living hell... -
Fragile Lies by Lilian Harris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHEIR ARRANGEMENT IS PERFECT UNTIL IT ISN'T.Since the devastation of her ex-fiancé's affair, Lexi hasn't felt a deep attraction to anyone, until she meets Jax. What begins with flirtatious texts, turns into much more.But there's one catch: he only wants to be friends...with benefits.He's gorgeous, funny, and well--she hasn't had any action in a year, so she agrees... -
G is for Gerry by Natasha L. Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was leaving the diner whenTrouble fell right into my arms.I should stay away from her, but I’m drawn to her.A bad accident cost her a leg and her college career.She’s independent and fierce and doesn’t want my helpOur first kiss at the bonfire was incredible.The connection between us proves this is no flingThis chemistry, this intimacy — irresistible...Categorized as:
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Trusting Jake by Casey Hagen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJake Kincaid is haunted by the memories of his mother’s violent death and his inability, as a young boy, to save her. Destiny Pierce is facing a final showdown with her violent husband that could cost the ultimate price—her life... -
Tami by Pepper North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a lawn cleaning business introduce an innovative Little to her perfect Daddy?Thinking creatively, animal lover Tami Chamberlin created her own business, Tami’s Canine Poo Service. Cleaning her clients’ lawns of, well, poo, Tami works very hard to earn enough money to support herself... -
Rubble by Mackenzy Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBracken Ridge Arizona, where the Rebels M.C. rule and the only thing they ride or die for more than their club is their women, this is Rubble’s storyRubble:When I first laid eyes on her I thought she was an angel.One I shouldn’t try and corrupt. One I should leave well alone.But I’d never been very good at staying away from things that I shouldn’t, it only made me want her more.I pursued her... -
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Everything and More by K. Lashaun
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMoments before Rumor Finley is set to board a plane and fly across the country for her baby sister's wedding, her quick temper lands her in a rental car with a man she loved to annoy, the groom’s cousin, West Vaughn.West didn’t get Rumor. At all. True, he’d engaged with her in insult battles for the last five years, but the woman was still an enigma he wasn’t sure he wanted to solve... -
Accidentally Summoned Succubus: Spicy Adventures of the Suddenly Supernatural – Dane Staley – Book 1 by J. Scott Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpicy Urban Succubus Fantasy with elements of supernatural multi-partner relationships, harem elements, and light character progression.Please read warning and author’s note below.University life can be a real grind, and for twenty-two-year-old Dane Staley that means long hours in the library and not a lot of time for a social life. Not that he’s complaining... -
Rock Rebel by Tara Leigh
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a rock star with a secret; she's a pop princess with a painful past, can their forbidden romance survive, or will their lies destroy them both? I've earned my bad reputation. A few years ago, I was New York City's hottest classical music prodigy. But I wanted something else, something more. So I chased my real dream, and now... I'm rock royalty... -
Andre Undercover by Nikki Sex
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m just a small-town girl working undercover as a sex slave in order to expose an international human trafficking ring. Sounds crazy, right? But I’m not alone. The irresistible André Chevalier is with me. Psychoanalyst, philosopher, gentlemen, and friend—the Frenchman is to hot sex what crack is to an addict. I expected danger, risk, exploitation, and constant fear... -
The Facilitator, part 2 by Tracie Podger
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe game was over – but who had won? Mackenzie Miller thought his life was perfect. He had the woman of his dreams but there was one last piece of his life puzzle to fit. Could he do it in time? Lauren Perry thought her life was perfect... -
Not For Me by Aria Bliss
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Fake Dating Romantic ComedyIt’s a fake arrangement.Two weeks with me. A free vacation and one very convincing date with her. What could possibly go wrong?♥ ♥ ♥To avoid going on blind dates arranged by my mother, I agree to pretend-date my sister’s best friend. Imagine my surprise when she turns out to be the beautiful, dirty-talking woman who caught my attention while running in Central Park...
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