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Wild Wicked Obsession by Layla Frost
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn age-gap, praise-filled, wickedly-hot romance where opposites definitely attract“That’s my good girl…”She was a good girl.I wanted to make her my good girl.Joss Lennon was shy. Sweeter than any baked good. Outta my league.Her life was cupcakes, hand turkeys, and working too many hours to pay the mortgage her ex-fiance dumped on her... -
![A Very Naughty MC Christmas by L. Wilder, Jordan Marie]()
A Very Naughty MC Christmas by L. Wilder, Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTis the season for an MC Christmas.10 steamy stories sure to make the naughty list this year... -
![Down & Dirty: Dex by Jeanne St. James]()
Down & Dirty: Dex by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to Shadow Valley where the Dirty Angels MC rules. Get ready to get Down & Dirty because this is Dex's story... A stranger with a diary that contains a thirty-year-old secret. One that could rip a brotherhood apart... DAMC born and bred, Dex was never like the rest of his club brothers. Even though being a biker was his destiny, something was always missing... -
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Maddox by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBrynnRebuilding her life after escaping from the years of neglect and abuse from the one person she should have been able to trust most was definitely a challenge. Working two crappy jobs, living in a run-down apartment, and riding the bus through the worst part of town–this was not what she envisioned for her life... -
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![Bad Boy Bachelor Christmas by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
Bad Boy Bachelor Christmas by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Grinch ain’t got nothing on me.The only good and green thing about Christmas is the money it rakes in.I’m not interested in carols, candies, or dealing with extra-Christmassy type people.Until I hire one. A hot college student joins my design team.She makes up for her annoying jovial spirit with her sexy curves.And her willingness to give herself to me.If only that was enough...Categorized as:
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![Taming Hollywood's Baddest Boy by Max Monroe]()
Taming Hollywood's Baddest Boy by Max Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDo people say they hate someone’s guts so that they can still fall stupidly, head-over-heels in love with the other parts? Asking for a friend. Okay, fine. I’m not asking for a friend. I’m asking for me—and I’m begging you to tell me that the practice of falling in love with your should-be-enemy is common... -
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Hauling Ashe by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife might be a highway but the last thing this grumpy silver fox expected was a cross-country road trip with a ray of sunshine."My sister is driving to California. She could give you a ride.""What?" Tucker Ashe and I say in unison.Mae FoxSurely, my older sister has lost her mind. There is no way I'm driving her insufferable – albeit sexy silver fox – boss two thousand miles... -
![Innocent by Addison Jane]()
Innocent by Addison Jane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI escaped a brutal past.Created a life I loved.But when your fake proposal with your one-night stand ends up plastered all over the internet, suddenly you’re right back where you started.Fighting for my life and the future I deserved.Only this time, I wasn’t sure I’d survive.Drake wasn’t just a tattooed CEO of a billion-dollar company.He was protective.He was passionate... -
![The Five Minute Mistake by Hannah Shield]()
The Five Minute Mistake by Hannah Shield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's my instructor. He's off limits.And he's the twist I never saw coming.On paper, Nash Jennings is intimidating as hell. Former Navy SEAL, notorious loner, and the grumpiest sniper on the West Oaks SWAT team. But I don't buy it. I think he's actually a nice guy under that armor he wears, and I'm determined to draw him out. Make him my friend. Perhaps even make him smile... -
![Home Sweet Home by Lacey Black]()
Home Sweet Home by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLeoEveryone has a past they’re trying to outrun, myself included. My time in the military left me with scars, both physically and emotionally, which is why I keep to myself. Since returning home to Stewart Grove, I work a lot so I have little time to think. To remember. I’m just content to make it through the day.Then I meet Kallie Carpenter...Categorized as:
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![Beast Comes Home by Jordan Marie]()
Beast Comes Home by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChristmas is over, but Skull and the guys with the Devil Blaze MC want to celebrate one of their own’s birthday. Beast has visited the clubhouse, but he hasn’t stayed one night inside the walls since walking away. Now, he is back with his Beauty... -
![Make Me Your Villain by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Make Me Your Villain by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBook 2 of the Battle Crows MC with Shine and Iris.Flaws—he has them.Laws? He breaks them.Dues? He’s paid them.Scars? He bares them proudly.Lessons? He’s learned them.Problems? He has one.Her name is Iris, and she’s the one thing in his life that he can’t control...Categorized as:
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Home Run by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGreen Lucas doesn't know what's about to hit him. Complete Standalone Romance Wanted A woman with grit and fire who will help me get my son’s head out of his ass. You must be self-sufficient and not looking for a gravy train. Common sense is a plus, book smarts are optional. Cannot have red hair, as my son seems to go for that type and he needs something to shake him up... -
![Motorcycle Daddy by Laylah Roberts]()
Motorcycle Daddy by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsShe’s the shy, quiet girl next door. He’s the bad ass biker with an attitude.It’s never going to work. . .Sunny knows she should steer clear of her neighbor. He’s rough, gruff and quite possibly, dangerous. So why can’t she keep her mind off him? Or her body from reacting around him? Or her Little side from wanting to appear and beg him to cuddle her, kiss her, spank her. .Categorized as:
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![Every Time We Touch by J.E. Parker]()
Every Time We Touch by J.E. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s fighting to keep her head above water… He’s drowning in guilt.-Kyle-As a kid my life was perfect.I had everything I could ever want.Amazing parents, a loving little sister. Then it all changed.In the blink of an eye, my heart died. My soul fractured, my happiness vanished. For years I felt nothing but pain. Then Carissa walked into my life.In an instant, she turned my world upside down... -
![Tactical Bear by Candace Ayers]()
Tactical Bear by Candace Ayers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsParker is fighting extinction— Of her own shifter species! She’d already be mated. If not for those bullying polar bears. They've scared away all decent prospects. Maxim has met the one But, she’s an activist with silly notions. And she wants nothing to do with him. As a Tactical Bear, he’ll need all his strategic skills... -
![Three Kinds of Trouble by Anne Malcom]()
Three Kinds of Trouble by Anne Malcom
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShould I tell you a story? Not a fairytale, mind you. There's not a princess to be seen. Nor a prince. Not even a hero. This is about the stripper and the outlaw. Our story begins with the Sons of Templar MC, with a man even the outlaws fear. He was trouble. More than trouble. A scoundrel. A sinner. A villain. To everyone but me. Our story begins with blood, violence and pain...Categorized as:
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![Savage Storm by Naomi Porter]()
Savage Storm by Naomi Porter
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMayhem is coming for the Knight's Legion MC…Madeline. My Angel. The light to my darkness. As President of the Knight’s Legion MC, death and destruction come with the territory—this club is my life. Then she comes along and casts a spell on me with her innocent blue eyes. A healing balm to my soul. Powerful enough to chase away my demons...Categorized as:
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![Conceited by T.L. Smith]()
Conceited by T.L. Smith
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAriel I would like to say we were old lovers. That once upon a time he was my everything, and I was his, but that would be a lie. He may have been mine, but I wasn’t his. I was his sister’s annoying little friend who he didn’t even know was in love with him. Years later, after seeing him again for the first time, nothing has changed...Categorized as:
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![Jaxon by Kate Oliver]()
Jaxon by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLeahWho knew buying a run-down house would be so much work? It was hers, though, and while it might not be much, to Leah Day, it was perfect because it meant she was free from her cheating ex-husband. What she wasn’t prepared for was the roof to leak into her bedroom… She also wasn’t expecting her hot neighbor to come marching over to scold her for climbing onto the roof...Categorized as:
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![Gambler's Longshot by Winter Travers]()
Gambler's Longshot by Winter Travers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOpposites attract, or so they say. With Gwen constantly throwing sass and questioning every word that comes out of Gambler’s mouth, Gambler and Gwen maybe the first couple to prove that saying wrong. All Gambler wants to do is keep Gwen safe. He never expected the unwanted attraction and the need to protect her. Gwen has learned the hard way that things are not always what they seem... -
![Unbreakable Bond by Hope Ford]()
Unbreakable Bond by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s my best friend’s daughter and I have no business wanting her the way I do. Especially since it’s my fault that her dad died. Call it survivor’s guilt, if you must, I just know, I’m to blame.Still when she comes to me for help, I can’t refuse her. Which means sleeping on my sofa so she can take my bed.Emerson is temptation personified... -
![Dauntless Protector by Jade Dollston]()
Dauntless Protector by Jade Dollston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFormer Navy SEAL, Beau “Shark” Atwood, is the epitome of the three Bs: bossy, brawny, and broody. For years he’s been focused on his military career and then building his security business. The rest of the time he spent taking care of his younger sister, Blaire, and her daughter, Carrie. But his girls are good now... -
![Fighting for Reese by Katie Reus]()
Fighting for Reese by Katie Reus
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s a grumpy security expert…Reese doesn’t do relationships. Especially not with tall, sexy men with golden retriever energy. Nope, she prefers her men brooding and silent—with no strings attached. So when she hooks up with her gorgeous coworker after their friends’ wedding, she does what any sane woman would do. She runs...Categorized as:
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![Judge's Mercy by Misty Walker]()
Judge's Mercy by Misty Walker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Misty Walker comes a gripping tale of forbidden romance within the dark underworld of motorcycle clubs.As the priest for the Sons of Erebus, it’s my duty to guide people through their darkest moments. So when a battered and broken woman is abandoned at our clubhouse gates, I feel compelled to offer her solace... -
![Craving Carlo by Mia Madison]()
Craving Carlo by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You gave me a taste of your fire. Hell no, I'm not walking away." Carlo Adamo is the most perfect man I have ever seen -- and the only one whose touch drives me mad. But some of us aren't meant for happy endings. If he knew the truth, he'd forget about me. I just need to stop trembling in his arms long enough to make him believe it... -
![The Woman with the Flowers by Jessica Gadziala]()
The Woman with the Flowers by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCesare Costa never thought he’d have to drag himself back up to Maine, but when there seems to be an issue with the money coming in from the ports there, he has no choice but to drive up and see what is going on. Only to find himself face-to-face with a sweet florist who has no idea the mafia is moving illegal items through her shop.Mere was happy with her life...Categorized as:
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![Her Covert Protector by Victoria Paige]()
Her Covert Protector by Victoria Paige
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night of passion may bind their futures forever.John Garrison is a master of disguise.He’s as skilled at slipping into cover identities as he is at evading personal attachments.So when a sexy, brainy crime analyst challenges his life as a spy, the urge to run is as strong as his hunger for a sinful taste.Nadia Powell is a geek at heart... -
![That Feeling by Alexis Winter]()
That Feeling by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s one of those girls—Mysterious, driven, all kinds of sexy.The first time I saw her wrapped up in skintight denim and a cowboy hat riding a mechanical bull, I knew she was trouble.The kind of trouble you spend all night praying never ends and a decade trying to forget.But somehow, after losing a bet, I not only promised her a date but I tasted her cherry red lips... -
![Fate by Abby Brooks]()
Fate by Abby Brooks
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe shouldn’t have kissed me. But I shouldn’t have liked it.Garrett Cooper is grumpy. Bossy. Rude. We’re supposed to work together to save my family’s hotel, but sparks fly every time we’re in the same room. And not the good kind.Things get off to a rough start between us, and that’s on me…partially...Categorized as:
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![Stolen by the Master Chief by Fiona Davenport]()
Stolen by the Master Chief by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsArrow Hamlin was being a good samaritan when he stopped to help someone with a flat tire. He never expected his act of kindness would lead him to the woman who was meant to be his. Or that she’d be on the run from a dangerous situation.Sage Elsher was stunned by a violent encounter in her own home. She had no idea who to trust until Arrow came to her rescue... -
![Confessed by Nicola Rendell]()
Confessed by Nicola Rendell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA brand new dirty, sexy, funny standalone romance.... Lucy Burchett is the heiress to a notoriously disastrous family, and she's left home for good. But when she runs a big, black pickup off the road, totaling it, she finds herself stuck in the middle of nowhere with the driver. He's got a body to die for and a hair-trigger temper. Vince Russo looks like a felon, but he's also pretty funny... -
![Scarred Hero by Hope Ford]()
Scarred Hero by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe doesn’t deserve love. She disagrees.I spent the last year of my life trying to get over my injuries and losing my friend.I knew I was destined to be alone and never even considered that I could have love in my future.And then I met Hope.She’s everything I’m not. She’s happy and sees the good everywhere.While I have seen the very worst in people and know what this world is capable of...Categorized as:
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![Wilder With You by Serena Bell]()
Wilder With You by Serena Bell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho knew pretending could be so hot?Clark: It started as a joke. After all, I’d never pretend to date a woman just to get my mom and sister off my back.I would, however, pretend to date her to get her ex-husband off hers.Now the two of us, the wilderness warrior and the wedding planner, are stuck sharing a very small tent...Categorized as:
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![Bond of Love by Maryann Jordan]()
Bond of Love by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Letters From Home make all the difference. Ben Fowler, an Army mechanic on tour in Afghanistan, loved listening to his squad member read letters from his sister. Alicia Newton’s letters to her twin brother kept them as close as ever. When tragedy strikes, she relies on his friend, Ben, to fill the void. As Ben and Alicia help each other with shared grief, they grow closer... -
![Baring Brando by Mia Madison]()
Baring Brando by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You should always wear my clothes … when you wear anything at all, that is.” Sasha Brando Adamo is not my type. He’s too rough, too aggressive. But when he touches me, nothing else matters. I know I should keep things purely physical, but I fall for him anyway. Just when I’m starting to think we have a chance, I learn the hard way that only fools fall in love... -
![Hot for the Navy SEAL by C.L. Cruz]()
Hot for the Navy SEAL by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHot for the Navy SEAL is a sweet, short, and steamy story with a happily-ever-after instalove romance featuring an ex-Navy SEAL and the curvy woman he loves. It is the 7th book in the Hot for Heroes multi-author series.McKennaMy life is quiet and predictable, and I thought I was okay with that... -
![Dear Huxley: Heart of a Wounded Hero by Layne Daniels]()
Dear Huxley: Heart of a Wounded Hero by Layne Daniels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis summer, my older brother and I both came home. Me, toting a college degree and a job with the city attorney. Him, with a decade of service to our country and a brotherhood of guys who followed him home.Eavesdropping like the nosy little sister I’ll always be, I overheard them talking about the only one in their team who reenlisted. I’m intrigued... -
![Off Limits by Vivian Ward]()
Off Limits by Vivian Ward
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy only rule? Never get involved with the dancers. I’m in charge at The Pink Pouch, and my rules are simple: keep the girls safe and never sleep with them. Watching sexy, curvy women dance is every man’s dream, and mine’s no different. But when Melanie walks in, everything that has been forbidden is more desirable now than ever before... -
![State of Faith: Heart of a Wounded Hero by Mayra Statham]()
State of Faith: Heart of a Wounded Hero by Mayra Statham
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMajor Crew McCabe had one dream, to serve his country using the skills he’s been trained with over the last twenty years. After a horrific accident leaves him unable to do that, has him looking at a desk job. Not only angry, the Major is lost.A simple letter from an unexpected pen pal helps restore his state of faith... -
![His Temptation by Fern Fraser]()
His Temptation by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDespite our scorching chemistry, falling for the boss's daughter is not a good idea. LACEYDad hires a doctor to take over his medical practice while he takes a vacation, and I'm immediately drawn to Wyatt. The older man's piercing blue eyes and mesmerizing good looks set my body on fire. Our relationship sparks, and business soon becomes pleasure... -
![Mail Order Bride for the Scrooge by Ember Davis]()
Mail Order Bride for the Scrooge by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGANNONMy time in the military changed me and when I came back home to Jasper Ridge, I retreated to the mountains. It’s quiet and safe here, but it’s lonely as well. I’ve made my peace with it. I have my cabin, I have my dog, I have my solitude... -
![My Mountain Man Military Hero by Sadie King]()
My Mountain Man Military Hero by Sadie King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWild Heart Mountain is heating up when an ex-military hero meets his match with a young curvy volunteer firefighter.Since being discharged from the military I’ve lost my purpose in life, until I find Erika…She’s feisty, curvy, and strong... -
![The Rogue's Princess by Cassi Hart]()
The Rogue's Princess by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMilaLife after my father’s tragic death has been one disappointment after another. Things only get worse when my mother abandons me, leaving me at the mercy of my abusive stepfather. When I overhear him on the phone one night offering my virginity as payment for an outstanding debt, I know I have to get out... -
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Wild Child by Sadie King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's the Prez's daughter, off-limits and half my age...Wild Child is a forbidden love, steamy short romance featuring a ex-military biker and the curvy younger woman who's off limits... -
![Satisfying the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Satisfying the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA case of mistaken identity leads to a night to remember.When she shows up at my door with a basket of baked goods and a skimpy outfit, I’m sure it’s a gag. My buddies have hired a woman to…entertain me.But within minutes, I know this isn’t a woman I want in my life temporarily. She’s someone I can’t live without.Problem is, she’s too good for me...Categorized as:
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![Soothing the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Soothing the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s not interested in finding love. And then she meets him.I’d never date a small-town guy.That’s what I’ve always said anyway.And that’s especially true of the guys on the logging crew. I watch them from our food truck every day, chopping logs with their shirts off. Such showoffs.But one of them likes to flirt with me when he gets his morning coffee. And he’s undeniably gorgeous...Categorized as:
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![Saving Zane by Kaci Rose]()
Saving Zane by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's fighting the silence; she's painting his world with color again.ZaneBattled, broken, and branded by war, I came to Oakside seeking refuge, not redemption.The blast took my hearing and tossed my world into silence.Now I’m a grizzled former Navy SEAL battling with my demons and the silence of my world, until I stumble upon Carlee...Categorized as:
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![Angel Kisses by Nichole Rose]()
Angel Kisses by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA little New Years' magic will send a former SEAL and his curvy girl up in flames.Masen StarksSix months ago, I found my future.Theia Perry is the sweetest little angel I've ever met.When I'm with her, I'm invincible.But she doesn't need a damaged soldier like me messing up her life.I shouldn't have asked her to this New Year's Eve party.But I can't bring myself to regret it... -
![Come the Fall by Jolie Vines]()
Come the Fall by Jolie Vines
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing on the run leaves no time for distractions. Unless your new boss is alpha, Scottish, and built Autumn has taken her baby nephew and is fleeing for their lives. Almost reaching the safety of a small wintery Washington State town, she narrowly avoids a collision as her car spins out on ice. The other driver is a huge mountain man who speaks only in glares...
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