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Losin Control by Ladii Nesha
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDeemed Detroit's bad boy, Czar is a man of many layers. To the world he’s a lyrical genius with a sharp tongue and tough exterior, but behind closed doors, he battles with dark demons from his past while dodging industry drama, scandals and lies.Marley is walking through life barely existing. Her soul is shattered by tragedy leaving her with a heavy heart and broken spirit... -
![The Sweetest Thing I've Known by AshleyNicole]()
The Sweetest Thing I've Known by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter ten years in an ugly relationship, Choyce is finally free. Not only is she free, but she's also caught the eye of her new neighbor's grandson. He's everything her ex wasn’t and everything she’s ever wanted.Plus, he comes with a gregarious, loving family that is all too eager to bring Choyce into the fold... -
![Devout by Takerra Allen]()
Devout by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHave you ever loved someone so much that it hurt? I have. Have you ever cherished the pain because you knew the kind you’d face without them would be way too unbearable? That’s me. To young Neeka Perry, Denny is one thing. In the streets, he’s a whole other entity. But she was brave enough to love both sides, upside down, all around, and back again... -
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Tyrant by Sarah Bailey
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat would you do if you killed someone?Normal people wouldn’t go running to the prodigal son of a mafia kingpin for help.I’m not exactly normal.The daughter of a gang leader embroiled in a turf war. One that has me caught in the crossfire. When you have nowhere else to turn, who better to protect you than someone your own father will never suspect... -
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![Love On Replay by Monica Walters]()
Love On Replay by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA love lost is hard, especially when that loss appears in your face weekly, reminding you of what once was. Anissa Dent is experiencing heartbreak like none she’s ever felt. Her husband of nearly twenty years has fallen victim to crack cocaine after a devastating loss... -
![The Expiration Date by Kimberly Brown]()
The Expiration Date by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAudrey Pilar is a master in the art of breaking up. Her friends have dubbed her ritual of leaving men as “The Expiration Date”. Hurt from her past has caused Audrey to protect her heart at all costs, even if it means self sabotage. She’s developed the habit of looking for red flags and it seemed to work for her. That is until she meets Sullivan Santiago... -
![Torn by Keisha Ervin]()
Torn by Keisha Ervin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHer female intuition told her he was a dog but yet and still she lent him her soul, gave him her heart and allowed herself to fall in love... -
![The Midnight Hour by Brenda Jackson]()
The Midnight Hour by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSexy, dangerous, unforgettable. . .the Madaris family and their unlikely band of friends captured readers’ hearts and souls. Now, in The Midnight Hour, bestselling author Brenda Jackson brings us another breathtaking novel featuring the Madaris family and friends. One, CIA agent Sir Drake Warren gave his heart to a woman—a fellow Marine whose death in an explosion left him aching for justice... -
![Beyond Measures by Kimberly Brown]()
Beyond Measures by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAriyanna "Ari" Ramirez has had enough of no love. After a two-year relationship filled with more heartbreak than happiness, she is starting over. When she meets handsome, suave, single father, Simeon "Sime" Cartwright, she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. Their romance is one for the ages, but nothing worth having comes easy and Ari is paying the ultimate price... -
![Winter's Eve Then, Now, & Always: A Three Kings Novel by A.E. Valdez]()
Winter's Eve Then, Now, & Always: A Three Kings Novel by A.E. Valdez
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter walking away from everything he loved a decade ago, Winter King no longer recognizes the man he’s become, the man who tried burying the pain of his past underneath a billion dollar smile, women, and work... -
![Impromptu Date: A Billionaire Baby Romance by Kay Shanee]()
Impromptu Date: A Billionaire Baby Romance by Kay Shanee
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKamille Boatwright appears to have it all. As the owner of a successful business, her funds are unlimited. However, her professional life is the only thing that seems to be working in her favor. Aside from Ari, her best friend and business partner, Kamille’s social life is nonexistent, and her relationship with a few members of her family leave a lot to be desired... -
![Unfinished Business by Brenda Jackson]()
Unfinished Business by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"Hot and sexy."—Romance Reader at HeartTMA PROMISE MADEInvestigative reporter Christy Madaris doesn't want to complicate her life with romance. She made that mistake once when she believed Alex Maxwell's promise to marry her. True, Alex made that promise when Christy was just a teenager. But she believed him with all her heart—and when Alex laughed it off years later, Christy was crushed... -
![Mine to Have by AshleyNicole]()
Mine to Have by AshleyNicole
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSomebody is killing young boys in the neighborhood and its homicide Detective Mellina August’s responsibility to figure out who. She’s the new kid in the precinct and not everybody’s happy about her landing this case, but that won’t stop her from solving it. All she needs is a good partner and she’s golden... -
![Once You've Touched The Heart by Iris Bolling]()
Once You've Touched The Heart by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJeffrey Harrison is anointed with the looks, charisma and political connections to go far. He doesn't realize how far until he meets the one woman who touches his heart like no other. Tracy Washington's innocence and purity overwhelms him and even though she's his sister's best friend, he can't stop thining about her... -
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![The Westmorelands books 11-15 by Brenda Jackson]()
The Westmorelands books 11-15 by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBestselling author Brenda Jackson's brings you five more stories in the Westmorelands saga, now available in one convenient download! This bundle includes books eleven through fifteen of the series: Spencer's Forbidden Passion, Taming Clint Westmoreland, Cole's Red-Hot Pursuit, Quade's Babies, and Tall, Dark.. -
![Forever a Hustler's Wife by Nikki Turner]()
Forever a Hustler's Wife by Nikki Turner
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe high priestess of the hood, Nikki Turner, is back with the novel fans have been feenin’ for: the sequel to her #1 bestselling novel, A Hustler’s Wife. Des, Virginia’s slickest gangsta, is about to become a dad when he is charged with the murder of his own attorney... -
![A Passionate Love (Bennett Triplets) by Delaney Diamond]()
A Passionate Love (Bennett Triplets) by Delaney Diamond
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSimone Brooks and Cameron Bennett should not be together. She’s a wealthy socialite looking for a suitable husband. A man with the right pedigree and an economic status that matches her own. He’s part owner of the hottest nightclub in Atlanta with his siblings. Someone who loves cooking, the outdoors, and women, not necessarily in that order... -
![Mine by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
Mine by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen it came to the grueling challenges of a courtroom, Phoebe Alexandria Rose could win her case on any day. As one of the lead attorneys at Rose and Garnet LLC, Phoebe enjoyed collecting information, breaking down the facts, and sealing her victory with an airtight litigation... -
![His Main Attraction by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
His Main Attraction by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs an emerging star with her girl group Genesis Rising, lead singer Tina Braddon’s career elevates at every turn. She has the best of friends and her close family she cherishes more than anything. Beautiful, healthy, and a lover at heart, Tina absorbs all the goodness life has to offer--including her healthy competitiveness to win... -
![A Justified Love Affair by Kimberly Brown]()
A Justified Love Affair by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmmanuel Santiago has thoroughly enjoyed his bachelor lifestyle. With money, a life of luxury, and women at his disposal, he seems to have it all. He has no immediate plans of settling down with one woman and starting a family. Then he meets her. What was supposed to be a one night stand quickly turns into a love affair that neither of them saw coming... -
![A Lover's Vow by Brenda Jackson]()
A Lover's Vow by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe's all he's ever wanted. He's everything she'll ever need. Business mogul Dalton Granger is as passionate as he is gorgeous, but private investigator Jules Bradshaw won't give him the time of day. She knows all about the youngest Granger brother—a charming bad boy whose only interest is playing the field... -
![His Perfect Little Heirs: A Pregnancy Romance Novella by Nicci Harris]()
His Perfect Little Heirs: A Pregnancy Romance Novella by Nicci Harris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGet ready for spice in almost every chapter of this pregnancy novella featuring three Mafia brothers and their expecting partners.Clay and Clay and Fawn are an unlikely couple.Where she is wild and bohemian, he is controlled, regimented, and twice her age.In this short, steamy read, Fawn tries to trust her body again after a previous loss... -
![The Heart of Him by Iris Bolling]()
The Heart of Him by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJames Brooks, the campaign manager for Attorney General hopeful JD Harrison finds himself reluctantly falling for Ashley Harrison, sister to the candidate. As the two become more attracted to each other, their past love interests emerge and threaten to destroy what appears to be a sex-driven relationship. James has hidden his family ties from Ashley and his friends for reasons of his own... -
![Diamond by D. Camille]()
Diamond by D. Camille
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“He who marries beauty, marries trouble...” ~ Nigerian proverb Diamond Black is the oldest of the Heirs, raised and trained to be elite. Since the day she was born, Diamond has been her own person, and not afraid of anyone or anything. After graduating college and traveling the world for a few years, Diamond is returning home to her family and the newest mission for the group of Heirs... -
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![The Liar by Kiersten Modglin]()
The Liar by Kiersten Modglin
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis job is to lie to everyone he meets...she may be the one his truth could save. Fletcher Fletcher Denali’s entire life is based on a lie. Namely, that his name is not Fletcher Denali. Hidden in plain sight, Fletcher must live his life with the weight of his secret past on his shoulders. When he meets Vaida, the quiet girl with dark eyes, he can’t help but be intrigued... -
![Take a Chance on Me by D. A. Young]()
Take a Chance on Me by D. A. Young
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAsked by his sister Georgina to find her old friend Annabelle Gaines, Graham Carlton becomes fascinated with the woman in the photo. Obsessed with finding her, ensuring her safe return, but most importantly, claiming her as his own. Annabelle has been on the run from one man’s brutality and never expected to find a savior in another... -
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Royal by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDree has been swindled, chased, heartbroken, conscripted, and kidnapped. What on Earth could be worse than all that? Don’t ask. Don’t miss the exciting next book in the Maxence saga, ROYAL! Is this the first Maxence book you’ve run across? Start the series with the first book, ROGUE. Her ex-boyfriend was supposed to propose in Paris, but instead, he swindled her out of every penny she had... -
![Wrapped in Pleasure: Delaney's Desert Sheikh / Seduced by a Stranger by Brenda Jackson]()
Wrapped in Pleasure: Delaney's Desert Sheikh / Seduced by a Stranger by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo Westmoreland novels—one classic and one new—from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Brenda Jackson Delaney's Desert Sheikh A mix-up in Delaney Westmoreland's vacation plans forces her to share a cabin with a tall, dark and oh-so-handsome sheikh who is bent on her seduction. Jamal Ari Yasir intends to school Delaney in sensuality for his own pleasure... -
![Annihilate Them (A Stand-Alone Romantic Suspense Novel in the Annihilate Me Series) by Christina Ross]()
Annihilate Them (A Stand-Alone Romantic Suspense Novel in the Annihilate Me Series) by Christina Ross
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen they destroyed him, he plotted his revenge. Six people will die at the hands of two hired assassins. Six people will pay for the way they publicly defamed him and humiliated him. Six people will burn in hell for all that they did to him—including Alex and Jennifer Wenn... -
![Sins by Nadia Lee, Brian Pallino]()
Sins by Nadia Lee, Brian Pallino
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe only woman I ever loved died in a car crash. Or so everyone told me.But a decade later, I find her alive.Her memory is gone, and she believes my enemies are her family.Unraveling what happened could get both of us killed.But giving her up is unthinkable.I'll protect her and make her mine forever.No matter the cost... -
![The Due Date by Iesha Bree]()
The Due Date by Iesha Bree
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Billionaire Baby Romance.Airyon has always lived according to her parents' strict expectations, relentlessly pursuing academic success. But one fateful night shatters her carefully constructed world, when a passionate encounter with Zayne, a brilliant tech wiz, ignites an undeniable spark between them...Categorized as:
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![Night of Seduction/Heaven's Gate by Iris Bolling]()
Night of Seduction/Heaven's Gate by Iris Bolling
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Night of Seduction can change your outlook on life and open Heaven's Gate. Night of SeductionMusic Executive Jason Davies made a mistake. That result was a gift of love, his daughter Sierra. Accepting his responsibility as a father, he moves the mother of his daughter, Latoya Wright into his home. Expectantly, she wreaks so much havoc in his life he completely gives up on love... -
![Black and Red: A Billionaire SEAL Story, Book 10 (In the Shadows) by P.T. Michelle]()
Black and Red: A Billionaire SEAL Story, Book 10 (In the Shadows) by P.T. Michelle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA high-stakes, standalone novel set in the bestselling IN THE SHADOWS world featuring a billionaire former SEAL and an investigative journalist. When a Blake is taken, Sebastian and Talia will discover just how strong their bond and trust in each other is in order to find the culprit before it’s too late to save their family... -
![Silent Nights by Nia Forrester]()
Silent Nights by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s a career-making opportunity. Summer has an invitation to ‘Black America’s Wedding of the Decade’ and wouldn’t miss it for the world... -
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![Beginning of an Eclipse by S.K.]()
Beginning of an Eclipse by S.K.
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe measure of a man can be defined in many ways: the way he handles conflict, accepting responsibility for his actions, and how he learns from his mistakes. After being dumped off in an orphanage by his mother when he was only seven years old, life forces Darrell Monroe to quickly grow up at an early age. The only one he trusts is his best friend, Marcus Bennett... -
![Wrapped In A Donovan by A.C. Arthur]()
Wrapped In A Donovan by A.C. Arthur
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings‘Tis the season to fall in love… Jenise Langley has always been known in her family as “Ms. Independent”. A seasoned trial attorney now managing the Miami branch of the prestigious Langley Law firm, she’s all about taking care of herself and her business. Until Savian Donovan walks into her office and opens the door to unbridled passion... -
![Raw by Trevion Burns]()
Raw by Trevion Burns
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis was it. She was going to prison. She’d tested Detective Lincoln Hill’s determination one time too many. Underestimated his keen wit. Misjudged his naked resolve. But she couldn’t dwell on how she’d been caught. She couldn’t dwell on anything but the fact that her quest for revenge was officially over. Brought to an end by her best friend... -
![Rouse by Trevion Burns]()
Rouse by Trevion Burns
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVeda Vandyke returned to Shadow Rock Island with one goal: exact revenge on the ten monsters who’d attacked her at age eighteen. When she’s blessed with a second chance at motherhood, however, Veda refuses to let her miracle number-two meet the same tragic fate as the first, even if it means abandoning her vengeful quest forever... -
![Masterful Truth by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois]()
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... -
![Bravery's Sin by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois]()
Bravery's Sin by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn unbearable loss. A man willing to kill for her. A future they’ll never have. Brilliant, beautiful...and scarred, Nyx Kata is living on borrowed time. In a race to find the villain threatening to destroy the Masters Admiralty, Nyx is forced to face the terrifying secrets of her past. Secrets...and a man...she can no longer run from... -
![Garnet by Helen Hardt]()
Garnet by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe'll protect her no matter what...even from herself.As Garnet, professional volleyball player Aspen Davis was hunted on an island in the South Pacific by depraved men who paid millions for the privilege. While her athleticism initially gave her an edge, it turned into a hindrance when her tormentors saw her as a challenge. Scarred and mentally exhausted, she's blocked out a lot of the memories... -
![Transformation: The Metamorphosis Series Book Three by Bailey West]()
Transformation: The Metamorphosis Series Book Three by Bailey West
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFormer NBA star Zechariah Aldaine's world shatters with a career-ending injury, leaving him to navigate a life outside the basketball court's spotlight. Known for his competitive spirit and charismatic presence, Zec now faces the challenge of finding purpose in a world where he's no longer the star player... -
![Kings Surrender by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato]()
Kings Surrender by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a world where love seems like a distant dream, Zarah King has built an empire on her own terms. As the owner of a thriving resort, she’s a force to be reckoned with—strong, independent, and fiercely guarded. Haunted by memories of her father and the disappointments of past relationships, Zarah has convinced herself that men are incapable of true love and commitment... -
![Love Auction: Too Risky to Love Again by Sharon Carter]()
Love Auction: Too Risky to Love Again by Sharon Carter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDevastated by the death of her husband in a horrific car accident, Sage lives with a protective armor around her heart. Nick, hearbroken after catching his wife cheating on him, has only casual relationships with women untuil he meets Sage at a fundrasier and falls for her immediately. Sageis attracted to the succesful benefactor, Nick, but refuses to allow him in... -
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![Seduced by a Steele by Brenda Jackson]()
Seduced by a Steele by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA notorious heartbreaker is about to meet his match… When the “thief” caught driving his stolen vintage car turns out to be a stunning runaway heiress, Mercury Steele is conflicted. On the one hand, Sloane Donahue triggers the billionaire playboy’s protective instincts. But she also triggers red-hot desire... -
![Lay Your Hands On Me by Blair Babylon]()
Lay Your Hands On Me by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrand-new Rock Star Romance from USA Today-Bestselling Author Blair Babylon! Xan Valentine, the rock star that Rolling Stone called “sex incarnate,” stands in the spotlight every night and sings love songs to the women in the audience. They swoon. They scream. They believe him. Those women don’t know him like Georgie does... -
![Annihilate Me 2, Vol. 3 (The Annihilate Me/Unleash Me Series) by Christina Ross]()
Annihilate Me 2, Vol. 3 (The Annihilate Me/Unleash Me Series) by Christina Ross
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the ANNIHILATE ME 2 series, expect everything you've come to know about the #1 worldwide best-selling ANNIHILATE ME series—the love, the humor, the suspense. Only ramped up in ways that you never expected. This is ANNIHILATE ME at its best! Description: In ANNIHILATE ME 2, Vol... -
![Claimed by a Steele (Forged of Steele) by Brenda Jackson]()
Claimed by a Steele (Forged of Steele) by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis Steele man isalways in the driver’s seat…Is this playboy readyfor the wildest ride of his life?Agreeing a PR stunt would be good for business, trucking CEO Gannon Steele invites reporter Delphine Ryland to hitch a ride cross-country... -
![A Demon's Harmony by E.C. Land]()
A Demon's Harmony by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTannerI lost the one person who brought harmony into my life. She hates me and I know exactly why. If only she could see what's right in front of her face. The person who she trusted even more than me -- she's the one who put the nails in the coffin that was the end of my relationship.It's been years since it happened and I'm watching my closest friends find their forever women... -
![Possession: An Interracial Romance by T.K. Leigh]()
Possession: An Interracial Romance by T.K. Leigh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes the right path isn’t the easiest one.Weston Bradford entered my world in a whirlwind. Or, more accurately, during a torrential downpour. After our brief encounter, I didn’t think I’d ever see the attractive man with mesmerizing blue eyes again. Not in a city the size of Atlanta...
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