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Hook: Time Served MC, Book 2 (Tenillo Guardians TSMC) by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratings***The Time Served MC series is written in tandem with the Ares Infidel MC series by Ciara St. James. You can read this series alone, but you’ll get more time with the characters of both MCs if you read both series in the order they are written. This is the second book of TSMC which will follow Sin, Ciara’s first book of her AIMC series... -
![Tucker by Cee Bowerman]()
Tucker by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratings*Note from Author* This can be a stand alone book, but would be better if read after both the Texas Knights MC books and the Texas Kings MC books. After a hard childhood and a long stint in prison for his mistakes, Tucker Martin is learning how to live a new life, surrounded by his new brothers in The Texas Kings MC... -
![Flow by Chelle Bliss]()
Flow by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe moment I looked into his eyes, I knew I was in trouble. The second I heard his name, I knew I should stay away. Our fathers were mortal enemies—Chicago crime bosses from rival families. But that didn’t stop Leo Conti from pursuing me. Being together was dangerous, reckless, and totally hot. He wanted me. I wanted him. Nothing could possibly go wrong... -
![Batta by Teagan Brooks]()
Batta by Teagan Brooks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBattaAt this stage in my life, I want nothing more than to settle down. I want an Old Lady and I want to start a family. Too bad my gut is telling me the woman I want more than anything is trouble looking for a place to happen. Tatum is my match in every way. She's intelligent, sassy, and isn't afraid to stand toe-to-toe with me. And she’s sexy as sin... -
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![Lie by Penelope Sky]()
Lie by Penelope Sky
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhy did I let her go? I can't answer that. How do you expect me to answer that when I don't even know? When I see her at the bar six weeks later, she's still the feisty handful that I remember. She owns the room in that tight dress and that fire. Now that she's not dirty in a locked cage...she's stunning. She cleans up good. I decide to say hello...and see what happens... -
![Bronze by Teagan Brooks]()
Bronze by Teagan Brooks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe VP of the Blackwings MC - Devil Springs has taken hit after hit and keeps rolling with the punches, but all it takes is one female to knock him off his feet, and the one to do it is the last one he ever expected... -
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Judge by Teagan Brooks
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJudge I moved into one of the rental houses owned by the club while my own house was being built. I wasn’t happy about it, but I was too old to move back in with my mother, even for just a few weeks. It was a nice, quiet neighborhood. Until the girl next door moved in and turned my world upside down before I even knew who she was. River I had the worst luck... -
![Under The Greek's Protection by Sonja B.]()
Under The Greek's Protection by Sonja B.
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCrazy Loves CrazySlowly sitting up, Hailey looks down at Alistair’s handsome face. He seems so normal in his sleep. Just looking at him in this state, no one would ever guess an insane teddy bear hid behind those eyelids. Reaching for the pillow to the side of her, Hailey takes it in her hands, then presses it upon his face, using all of her weight... -
![A Taste of Sir by Laylah Roberts]()
A Taste of Sir by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLacey Andrews was confident, self-assured, successful…until the day she became one man’s twisted obsession and her life changed forever. After quitting her job as a profiler at the FBI, she takes a job at Black-Gray Investigations. Surely, working at a small investigation firm is just what she needs to get herself back on track. Low stress, no pressure, a slower pace. Yeah, right... -
![Remorseless Devilette by Kylie Kent]()
Remorseless Devilette by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIzzy Sugar, spice, and everything nice. That’s what little girls are made of. Unless that little girl is me. Mafia royalty, the heir to the Donatello Family. I was eight years old when I made my first kill. My own blood, my sperm donor. That was the day I discovered I liked it. Killing. Hunting. Chasing. Winning . This latest contract is no different. Mikhail Petrov. He’s already a ghost... -
![Nova by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez]()
Nova by Crystal Daniels, Sandy Alvarez
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCain LeBlanc, known as Nova to his brothers, is the Enforcer for the Kings of Retribution MC, Louisiana.He's dedicated to the club, but Nova's entire world revolves around his daughter, Piper. Being a single father doesn't come without its challenges. Making sure his lifestyle doesn't affect his home life is one of them.Never bring a woman home.That's one rule Nova has stood by for years... -
![Fallon by Jessica Gadziala]()
Fallon by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPresidents of rival MCs, Fallon and Danny were destined to hate each other. And hate they did. Until an unknown enemy forces them together, and makes them realize that under all that hate was an undeniable passion... -
![Reveal Me, Sir by Laylah Roberts]()
Reveal Me, Sir by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAll she wanted was a quiet life… Ria is a magnet for trouble. She’s on the run, living a secret life. She’s being blackmailed by an asshole. And she’s pretty certain the newest Dom at Club Indulgence is a thief, a private investigator or a cop. She’s not sure which is worse. And that is exactly why she should stay away from him... -
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DIMA by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDIMA rules the North of Paradise—a city for the darkest alphas. The only gangster heaven on Earth. Due to his unique talent for capturing brutal enemies, he also heads the Diamond Syndicate with other Paradise Mafia Kings.However, a serial killer has come to Paradise. And this sicko is targeting top Syndicate members... -
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![Hugo by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
Hugo by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEverly Fulton is desperate for a man to come along and sweep her off her feet, giving her a brief reprieve from her hectic life. She’s been anxiously awaiting prince charming or a knight in shining armor for years.What she got instead was a grumpy Savage King who is just passing through town.Hugo Reddick set out in search of an old hookup... -
![Enigma: The Complete Collection by Shandi Boyes]()
Enigma: The Complete Collection by Shandi Boyes
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEnigma: The Complete Collection is the entire story of the tumultuous relationship of Isaac and Isabelle. A sitting on the edge of your seat read that will have you enthralled until the very last word. Over 390,000 words on an enigmatic alpha male and the FBI agent assigned to his case. This is a story about two people who were never destined to fall in love... -
![The War by S.R. Jones]()
The War by S.R. Jones
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKonstantin:I took her to protect her. To keep her safe.Now she wants more.She wants to claim my heart.She says she will fight for me, for us.Trouble is, I don’t know if I have anything left to give.Cassie:He took me to keep me safe.My captor, my protector, my lover.I want more. He’s a Bratva king, and every king needs his queen.My heart is on the line, but I won’t give up the fight... -
![Reece by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
Reece by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFormer military specialist and recluse Reece Hunt takes his job of protecting the Savage Kings MC very seriously. When one of their regular girls go missing, he won't rest until he tracks her down and makes sure she's safe.While Cynthia Collins has loved every second she has spent with the Savage Kings, the problem is that none of the men have ever really cared for her... -
![Balance by K E Osborn]()
Balance by K E Osborn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOpposites attract. That’s how movies tell the tale. My lifestyle—not for the faint of heart. My oath—to protect the brothers I’ve come to call family. This life isn’t for everyone. Especially those in the spotlight. Meeting a Hollywood A-lister isn’t on my bucket list, and falling for one does not suit my plans... -
![Accidental Evils by Susan Fanetti]()
Accidental Evils by Susan Fanetti
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs an enforcer for the Pagano Brothers, Tony Cioccolanti’s life is steeped in violence. For the most part, he feels no burden on his soul for the blood he spills or the pain he inflicts. He is a soldier, and blood and pain are the wages of war. Yet one terrible mistake haunts him, in his dreams and in his waking hours...Categorized as:
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High Class by Ivy Nelson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI went home to answer for the death of my cousin.Then I meet Zara. A raven haired beauty with a killer smile.Turns out she's an escort and she was sent to be a distraction.Now the mayor of New York City is dead.I'm forced to take her back to Las Vegas to find out what she knows before the police try to pin it on me. My gut says Zara is innocent in all of this... -
![The Scandal by S.R. Jones]()
The Scandal by S.R. Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo broken people don’t make a whole, they just make a mess.The first moment I saw Rhea, I knew I’d burn the world down just to have her.Her beauty captured me, but her spirit made me want to stay.I was the married cartel kingpin, and she was the abused cult member. We were a match made in hell.We were the worst idea, but we were the best reality... -
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Prospect by Erin Trejo
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsProspect: I am the recent prospect for the SBMC. I want that patch more than anything in the world. To say that I earned it is the highest honor for me. I do the grunt work. I take the bullets. I do it all with pride. I respect this club and its members. Even more, I respect her. Cherry. The club whore. That’s not how I see her... -
![Thrill Me: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Thrill Me: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTime to break the rules and make her submit to me… We dance like devils, except we wear masks. Every night a different one. Dancing on the edge. Dancing with danger. Me and her, for years. I’ve allowed her to think she doesn’t already belong to me. Time to change that up and claim her. Possess her, dominate her, own her. Heart. Body. Mind. Soul... -
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![Dark Reign by Xavier Neal]()
Dark Reign by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI am going to restore my reign over both worlds.First, with a pen.Next, with a knife.Remind them who sits on the throne of this concrete jungle.Repair the structure that was shattered when my Mia Bella was stolen from me.Revenge will be had.Restitution received.And for me to reestablish order, I will do whatever is necessary.For there is no cost that is too great... -
![GARRETT by Jessie Cooke]()
GARRETT by Jessie Cooke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGarrett “Bear” Banks, has the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper, but the bad things he’s done have taken their toll, and now… a life changing decision will free him from his demons. What he hasn’t planned on, is a woman getting in the way. Paige is ready to put her demons to rest, when a giant of a man appears just at the wrong time to make the right decision... -
![Wrecked by Alexis Winter, Cosmic Covers]()
Wrecked by Alexis Winter, Cosmic Covers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaverick West. Reformed bad boy, my new hot AF roommateAnd…father to my VERY unexpected baby.Look, this isn’t my dream life.I never planned on being a single mom begging to live with my brother-in-law.And it’s no secret he didn’t want this arrangement either.Fresh off of a broken engagement, he isn’t exactly welcoming us with open arms... -
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Hawk by Jo Raven
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBad-boy heir to the Fleming Group empire, Jamie “Hawk” Fleming, at your service. Here’s the breakdown: my father has been thrown behind bars on murder charges, and my mother as accessory. That was three months ago, and since then, everything has been a downhill ride. The only thing keeping me sane right now is Hot Body... -
![Dark Ruler : A Dark Mafia Romance by Xavier Neal]()
Dark Ruler : A Dark Mafia Romance by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was raised to be a ruler of two worlds.One with a pen.One with a knife.Be the king of the concrete jungle at all costs.I should've simply taken a queen, not courted one.I should've forced her submission, not earned it.I should've let respect be enough, not fall in love.Someone has made a grave mistake in coming for my company.For my throne.For my Mia Bella... -
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K-9's Fight by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe wasn't mine to love, but I do.K-9My brother died years ago and left behind a woman, Annabel. No one knows the feelings I have for her. I’ve had them for years, even when my brother was alive, but she was his woman and I’d never overstep. I’d be crossing a line, a line I wouldn’t be able to come back from.Now years have passed and I find out she's moving without even telling me... -
![Ivan 2 by Roxie Rivera]()
Ivan 2 by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter a year filled with drama and danger, Erin and Ivan are ready to focus on the one thing they want the most--starting a family. When she has yet another negative test, Erin worries there's something wrong with her.Ivan urges his wife not to worry because it will happen when it's meant to happen. He hates seeing her stressed out and does whatever he can to make her happy... -
![Wicked Games by A.M. Myers]()
Wicked Games by A.M. Myers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe only remaining single member of the Bayou Devils MC, Travis Broussard, refuses to fall in love. His brothers may have found happiness but with his dark past still haunting him, he can’t afford to let any woman get too close... -
![Disbelief by T.L Smith]()
Disbelief by T.L Smith
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat if I was to tell you, you’re all evil? In some shape or form, you are. What If I was to tell you, I was the worst kind of evil? Would you believe me? I did not believe that there wasn’t anyone who didn’t contain evil. I was proved wrong, and it stumped me. I became obsessed with her, someone of pure goodness. And couldn’t get enough... -
![The Bookie by Renee Rose]()
The Bookie by Renee Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI BARGAINED WITH THE BRATVA--MY BROTHER’S LIFE FOR MY OWN.They offered me a deal: thirty nights for my brother's life.Thirty nights...with him. Nikolai Novikov.The charming but dangerous loanshark.He’s deceptively smooth. Sinfully handsome.Addictive, even.But it's only an illusion.I vow to give him nothing more than I promised,Yet he sees right through me... -
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![Sinfully Yours, Sir by Laylah Roberts]()
Sinfully Yours, Sir by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was her every fantasy brought to life—protective, dominant, sweet and sexy. And he wanted her. Life was looking pretty good… Until Tilly gets a phone call that flips her world upside down. Now there’s a gang breathing down her neck; she’s relying on a mob boss for help and she’s in a whole world of trouble... -
![The Pledge by S.R. Jones]()
The Pledge by S.R. Jones
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn my world, you take what you want, and rules are made to be broken. In her world, people are good, kind, and honorable. When our worlds collide, the fallout will burn us both. Stella - her name means star, and for me she burns brighter than any other woman. I've watched her from afar, telling myself she deserves better than me. When she gets taken, all bets are off, and I make my move... -
![Dead Man's Hand by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Dead Man's Hand by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Good Run Of Bad Luck is a spinoff series of The Cortell Brothers and should be read in order.I used to have it all, but then I was betrayed by my own uncle.I should be dead, but my sister pulled me out of the wreckage of my life and gave me another chance.No one can know who I really am.So, I ran away, hiding out to live the rest of my miserable life in peace...Categorized as:
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![Marcus by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
Marcus by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Marcus De La Cruz volunteered to sponsor the next prospect for the Savage Kings MC, he never expected to have a female candidate. Instead of being intimidated by him, she gives as good as she gets.Teagan Allen knows the dangers of being a member of an outlaw MC all too well since her father was killed while wearing the bearded skull king patch... -
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Caged Bliss by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA brand new steamy mafia romance from bestselling author B. B. HamelI’m dancing in a cage when he finds me.And he’ll make me beg if I want to escape.Angelo Bianco is powerful and dangerous, and he’s not shy about watching me work. His eyes undress me, and when he pulls me into a private room to make a proposal—I should keep my hands to myself, but it’s hard when Angelo looks so good...Categorized as:
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![War by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
War by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWarren O’Neil is a single dad constantly juggling two very different lifestyles. While trying to be the best father he can to his young son, he’s also a devoted member of the notorious Savage Kings MC. War never claimed he was perfect at either role, but he knows that he's a helluva lot better parent than his junkie ex-wife... -
![Taking the Fall: The Full Complete Series by Alexa Riley]()
Taking the Fall: The Full Complete Series by Alexa Riley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWe’ve come a long way since Taking the Fall Volume 1 released in 2015. Since then we’ve added pieces to the puzzle as our readers demanded more! Finally, every story has been combined into one bundle... -
![Defied by Maria Luís]()
Defied by Maria Luís
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI am both a sinner and a saint, but I bleed vengeance. For years, I’ve lived in the grey… until her. Avery Washington didn’t belong in the shadows, but I dragged her into the darkness anyway. One kiss, and I would stop at nothing to possess her. One caress, and my need to destroy wavered. Our attraction was poison and pleasure... -
![Dalton by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
Dalton by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratings*Dalton will be released in January as part of Wanted: An Outlaw Anthology *Ladies love me.That's not arrogance; it's just the truth.I give them a night they'll never forget. One they'll tell their friends about to make them jealous. A night their future husbands won't be able to live up to.Oh, yeah, I'm that good.Tonight, though, I'm actually on a mission for our club, the Savage Kings MC... -
![The Hit by S.R. Jones]()
The Hit by S.R. Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKeep your friends close, and your enemies in your bed... VIOLETI was taken and given to Andrius.A cold-blooded, unforgiving hitman.I only went and fell for him. Believed the lie of his beauty.But it all turned ugly and dark, and now I'm adrift.ANDRIUSA gift... mine.I believed she belonged to me, let myself hope. But it all came crashing down in the worst way... -
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![Winston by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
Winston by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWinston Prescott has been a grumpy SOB for the past ten years. None of his brothers in the Savage Kings MC knew why, not until the day one of them made the mistake of posting a sexy centerfold on the wall of the clubhouse.The gorgeous model posing topless on sports cars and motorcycles isn’t just any girl. Her name is Zoe Donahue, and she also happens to be Winston’s stepsister... -
![Caged Rose by Naomi West]()
Caged Rose by Naomi West
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTen years ago, a one-night-stand got me pregnant and disappeared.Now, he’s standing on my doorstep.And he’s not leaving until I let him in.But even if I wanted to, I can’t.And even if I could, I wouldn’t.Because Konstantin Aminoff is a world of danger, and my life has plenty of that as it is.I’ve got a possessive addict for an ex and a creepy lurker for a landlord... -
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Keeping Reaper by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsReaperBeing the Prez of the Satan’s Keepers MC has its perks. Women throwing themselves at you happens to be one of them. I usually have a steady flock of ladies I can choose from, but one night at the bar there’s a sassy woman who stands out more than the rest. Suddenly, no one else matters.She’s hot, spirited, and has a bangin’ body...Categorized as:
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![Abe by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
Abe by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAbram Cross didn’t want the life of crime that fate had dealt him, but what other choice did he have when his mother spent every penny on drugs instead of buying food for him and his younger brother? While Abe is no longer a professional thief, he’s still living on the wrong side of the law as a member of the Savage Kings MC... -
![Blush by Anne Mercier]()
Blush by Anne Mercier
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratings**This is the second book in the bestselling RockStar series. Lucy and Jesse continue... **You know how people say they woke up in Vegas married and you're like, how the hell could that possibly happen? Who does that? Well, us apparently -- and the press is having a field day... Let's not even get started on the topic of my mother... -
![When Fates Align by Isabelle Richards]()
When Fates Align by Isabelle Richards
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhy would fate bring them together only to tear them apart?Lily and Gavin were brought together in a clash of tragedy and chaos. Amid the ashes of lives gone wrong, they thought they found a second chance at love. With trouble from their previous lives lurking around every corner, they quickly learned that love from a star-crossed romance isn’t enough to survive...
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