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Mafia Madman: A Dark Mafia Romance by Mila Finelli
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s no angel . . . and he’s the very devil. GIAI may be a mafia princess, but I have bigger plans than to stay in this sheltered world.I’m in Milan to pursue my dreams as a fashion designer. Having an affair is the last thing on my mind, except he’s handsome and charming and Italian. In other words, he’s irresistible... -
![The Hunted Series: The Complete Collection by Ivy Smoak]()
The Hunted Series: The Complete Collection by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIncludes all four books of The Hunted Series and an exclusive, brand new, super steamy epilogue!MORE THAN 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEJames Hunter gave up his billionaire lifestyle in NYC to become a professor. The easiest new rule to follow: don’t fraternize with the students. But he never expected to be teaching such a beautiful student.Penny Taylor is not as innocent as her classmates think... -
![A Touch of Fate by Cora Reilly]()
A Touch of Fate by Cora Reilly
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Ivory Ashes by Nicole Fox]()
Ivory Ashes by Nicole Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy new boss is gorgeous, arrogant, and filthy rich.The only problem?He doesn't know he's also the father of my baby.Six years ago, I was supposed to get married.But the night before the wedding, my groom-to-be showed me sides of himself I'd never seen before.I might've died in that hotel room...If Mikhail Novikov hadn't burst in to save me...Categorized as:
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![Cashmere Cruelty by Nicole Fox]()
Cashmere Cruelty by Nicole Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen is the worst time to tell someone he’s going to be a father?Probably the day of the wedding…When he is getting married to someone else.Well, that is exactly what I did.But my hands were tied.Literally.Matvey Groza is a dangerous man.And nine months ago, he strolled into my shop looking for a custom suit... -
![Matteo: A Forced Marriage Mafia Romance by T. Priceton]()
Matteo: A Forced Marriage Mafia Romance by T. Priceton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn my world, marriage is a transaction between two families. Nothing more. So, when the head of the Mancini crime family approaches me with an offer to marry his daughter in exchange for what I need to destroy my enemy, I accept.But when a woman I’ve never heard of shows up on the contract, questions arise.If forcing her hand in marriage is what it takes to get what I want, then so be it... -
![Recklessly, Wildly Yours by Nina Levine]()
Recklessly, Wildly Yours by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe thinks I’m a runaway bride.What he doesn’t know is that I’m also a runaway celebrity.Two hours before I'm supposed to say "I do," I run.Right into the arms of Ethan Black.He finds me in a cloud of white lace and sheer panic, stranded in the middle of a Manhattan traffic jam.My savior in a suit.He doesn't care about my last name, my fame, or the scandal brewing in my wake.All he sees is me... -
![King by S.J. Tilly]()
King by S.J. Tilly
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsYou thought Nero was a red flag...Okay, so, my bad for assuming the guy I was going on a date with wasn’t married. And my bad for taking him to a friend’s house for dinner, only to find out my friend is also friends with his wife. Because, in fact, he is married. And she happens to be at my friend’s house because her husband was busy working.Confused? So am I... -
![The Merger: A Billionaire Fake Marriage Romance by JA Low]()
The Merger: A Billionaire Fake Marriage Romance by JA Low
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEmma Banks is a strong, single, independent woman who’s busy building her fashion empire. She doesn’t have time for men unless it’s on her terms–quick and convenient. Emma makes no apologies for the way she lives her life. That was until Anderson West walked in.All six-foot-six of him. He was supposed to be a bit of fun to pass the time.But then Vegas happened... -
![Bound by Deception by Stephanie Amaral]()
Bound by Deception by Stephanie Amaral
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrancescaWhile men made war, women were expected to keep the peace. I had loved a man before. I swore that would never happen again.So marrying for the sake of the family wasn’t the worst thing.That’s what I thought.I was a mafia princess afterall and serving as a trading item was my only role in this world ruled by men...Categorized as:
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![Daddy's Demands: Twenty-Five Steamy Daddy Dom Romance Novellas by Madison Faye, Renee Rose]()
Daddy's Demands: Twenty-Five Steamy Daddy Dom Romance Novellas by Madison Faye, Renee Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThese daddies don't ask for obedience. They demand it. Daddy's Demands is a collection of decadently dirty daddy dom romances from some of the hottest authors in the genre. This deliciously naughty box set includes twenty-five brand-new, stand-alone novellas featuring steaming hot, irresistibly sexy adventures with the baddest daddies imaginable... -
![Misdeeds of a Billionaire by Eva Winners]()
Misdeeds of a Billionaire by Eva Winners
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy one-night stand.A ruthless bastard.A heartless billionaire.The man who ruled his empire with a cold head and an even colder heart. And most importantly, my son’s father. Except, he wasn’t aware of that little fact. To the media, Byron Ashford is a Billionaire King. To me, he’s a reminder of the hottest, most forbidden, night of my life. And my biggest mistake... -
![Taking What's Mine by Siobhan Davis™]()
Taking What's Mine by Siobhan Davis™
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA brand-new stand-alone dark mafia romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Siobhan Davis.Set within the Mazzone Mafia world. This is Fiero Maltese's story.Indecent Proposal meets The Godfather.Tropes enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, age gap, forced proximity, no one is touching her but me.Full description and cover to follow...Categorized as:
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![The Consigliere by Stella Andrews]()
The Consigliere by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy stepmother and her deranged lover stole our business.The Ortega Mafia is ours by birth but they have other ideas.With the help of my two brothers, it's time to steal it back and I have a secret weapon.Abigail Kensington .Billionaire’s daughter and Washington princess.The perfect woman who is definitely out of my league.A woman my target is obsessed with...Categorized as:
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![His to Protect by Ava Gray]()
His to Protect by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s not going to take no for an answer, and he’s willing to pay his way in… VIN Nothing burns like love. And I’ve been through the flames once already, so that’s been there, done that situation.Not looking to fall in love means I want one thing only - a gorgeous woman in my arms, and an empty bed by sunrise.Until I meet Hannah Everson at a virginity auction, and buy her to be my wife...Categorized as:
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![Dante by Kylie Kent]()
Dante by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDante Being born a Valentino means there’s nothing I can’t get. We are royalty in this school. Nobody fucks with us. Nobody ever says no. Until she came waltzing through the hallways with her barely there skirt and white button-up blouse. I took one look at her and knew she’d be mine. She doesn’t know the rules yet, but she’ll learn. Nobody tells me what I can and can’t have. Not even her...Categorized as:
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![Promise Me Forever by Sadie Kincaid]()
Promise Me Forever by Sadie Kincaid
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBook 2 in Manhattan Ruthless featuring the James brothers,Drake's...Categorized as:
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![Evil Empire by Kristen Luciani]()
Evil Empire by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dark mafia forced marriage age gap... -
![Merciless Sinner by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Merciless Sinner by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI don’t remember who I am or where I came from. But he does. He found me. He knows me. He told me we used to belong to each other. And he wants me back. His name is Virgo Antonov. The man with a face and body that looks like it was sculpted to flawless perfection by all the angels of Heaven. I might not remember him, but that night when he found me, he sparked something familiar in my heart... -
![Dirty Promises by Aubrey Bondurant]()
Dirty Promises by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Oakley Winters travels to her best friend’s wedding, the last thing she expects is to be stranded on the side of the highway by her date. Luckily, a handsome stranger stops to rescue her. But it turns out her hero isn’t a stranger after all. Max Brooks dreads a return to his small town, but it’s impossible to say no to his sister’s request to attend her wedding... -
![This Life I by Cara Dee]()
This Life I by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFinnegan O’Shea The Sons of Munster have been living this life for generations. We have our own protocol, our own traditions, dating back to when two families merged and created our syndicate in Ireland. Now, we have our strongholds in Philly and Chicago, and the wrong man holds the highest position...Categorized as:
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![Hit by Mallory Hart]()
Hit by Mallory Hart
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGIUSEPPINAI was never supposed to meet him, but one fateful night had him saving my life.Now he thinks he owns me. I’m his to keep.He’s ruthless, cold, and a killer, but something draws me to him anyway.I know what he’s capable of. I know he was meant to kill me. And I know one wrong slip may make him change his mind about sparing my life.But I want to test him, push him, be a part of his world... -
![Marrying the Merciless Don by Ashlie Silas]()
Marrying the Merciless Don by Ashlie Silas
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe thinks she can escape our arranged marriage, but I'm not just any guy – I'm the don. The moment I saw the mafia princess, I knew she was the missing piece. I've got wealth and power. Now I need the perfect woman to build my empire with. Rosa De Luca is stunning and quick-witted. She's the one who fits the bill. The only glitch? She's flawlessly perfect... -
![Prince of Darkness by Ajme Williams]()
Prince of Darkness by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWitness protection. Forbidden crush. Now he's a ruthless killer and I'm pregnant with his child.Liam was supposed to be my FBI guardian angel. Now, he's the monster who kidnapped me.One explosive night. One life-altering secret. Will the Prince of Darkness return for the child he doesn't know exists?This is no fairy tale.This is survival.This is us...Categorized as:
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![Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera]()
Lion's First Roar! by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsafter Nikolai IIFree read from website - http://www.roxieriverawriter.com/news.. -
![Saving Scarlet by Kate Oliver]()
Saving Scarlet by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsScarlet JenkinsI've finally learned my lesson.All it took was being abused and kidnapped.I'm done with men.I'm focused on is myself and trying to survive the painful memories of what happened.The only problem is, there's a mafia boss who thinks he's in charge of me, threatening to discipline me if I don't obey his rules.I shouldn't like his threats or him...Categorized as:
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![Knox by TheFeveredBookaholic]()
Knox by TheFeveredBookaholic
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRevenge.I'm familiar with it. You have to be when you're the firstborn son of a notorious mafia leader. Death and vengeance have been the very foundations of my life. So who in their fucking mind would be stupid enough to cross me?My brother and I have been wrongfully convicted of a crime we didn't commit. We know who is behind this...Categorized as:
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![Bratva Lullaby by Penny Dee]()
Bratva Lullaby by Penny Dee
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’m fake dating the boss of the Zarkov Bratva—what could possibly go wrong?Lev Zarkov is a real-life monster.No, correction, he’s actually the devil.Except, when I first meet him, he’s simply the mysterious, handsome man traveling next to me on a first class flight to New York...Categorized as:
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![Touch Her and Die by Jolie Vines]()
Touch Her and Die by Jolie Vines
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA grumpy Scottish bodyguard with an iced-over heart, and the sunshine woman who might just melt it.DaisyPhoneless, carless, and trapped by my relatives, I make a daring escape in just my fancy underwear. Right as a grouchy but gorgeous bodyguard arrives to rescue me.Enemies pursue us on our West Coast road trip, so Ben whisks me away to a snowed-in cabin in Scotland...Categorized as:
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![The Kingpin by Piper Stone]()
The Kingpin by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHer father is my enemy. She is my property.When I caught her sneaking into my home, I thought Raven was just a girl doing a silly sorority dare, so I set her bare ass on fire with my belt and then taught her a much more shameful lesson.My seed was already dripping down her thighs before I learned she's my enemy's daughter.That's when I decided I would be keeping her... -
![Gareth by Samantha Whiskey]()
Gareth by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI am and have been many owner of the Charleston Cougars, CFO of Maxfield Corp, and ex-Chicago mafia prince. One thing I was certain I’d never be called? Husband. But that was before the Irish mafia princess Serenity O’Brien showed up outside my door, calling in one of my favors... -
![Rockland: A Mafia Billionaire Romance by Shanna Handel]()
Rockland: A Mafia Billionaire Romance by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe code of the family makes her mine to protect, but I will make her mine in every way.I moved across the world to escape my need for her.Then my brother's death left her a widow.I gave her time to grieve, but now I will take what is mine.I didn't belong to him. He claimed me anyway.He had no right to strip me, scold me, and spank me like a naughty little girl... -
![Claiming His Baby by Nikki Chase]()
Claiming His Baby by Nikki Chase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI let a masked stranger blindfold me. He demands my submission. Claims every inch of me. We part ways . . . then I find out I’m pregnant. I don’t think I’ll ever see him again, and that’s not even my biggest problem. He’s hot, powerful, and arrogant. The kind of guy who always gets what he wants. To my surprise, he wants me. His voice hypnotizes me. His touch scorches my skin...Categorized as:
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![Enzo by Cala Riley]()
Enzo by Cala Riley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDanicaI'm so tired of running.For the past three years, I have bounced around constantly to avoid the demons from my past.Then I moved in next to him.This was supposed to be my fresh start, yet I can't help but want to be with him and his daughter.Is it fair for me to bring them into my life knowing the dangers that await?EnzoOne look and my life irrevocably changed... -
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![Wicked by Nichole Rose]()
Wicked by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA curvy girl mafia...Categorized as:
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![Dirty Beginnings (Dirty Duet, #1 incl'd; Dirty Games Duet, #1 included; Dirty Sweet Duet, #1 included by Laurelin Paige]()
Dirty Beginnings (Dirty Duet, #1 incl'd; Dirty Games Duet, #1 included; Dirty Sweet Duet, #1 included by Laurelin Paige
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDive into Laurelin Paige's Dirty Universe, with these three full-length books from the popular series, each beginning a duet featuring one of the filthy rich men of Reach Media... -
![Vowed To Be Yours by Cassi Hart]()
Vowed To Be Yours by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlexeiI’ve worked hard to keep my organization as legitimate as possible after my father ran it into the ground, racking up debt after debt. It hasn’t been easy keeping things clean and above the table, but I’ve managed to do it while making sure the people underneath me are taken care of and respected, all while paying off what my father owed...Categorized as:
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![The Exception by Eva Winners]()
The Exception by Eva Winners
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne contract.One billionaire. Charming. Devastatingly handsome. Ridiculously rich. Kristoff Baldwin came without warning. He made me an offer I couldn’t refuse, and before I could even realize the impact he was making, I was too far gone, despite knowing the consequences of falling.A future together was the impossible dream. My past haunted me and even he had ghosts of his own... -
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Veiled In Hate by B.J. Alpha
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVeiled in HateVeiled In Hate is a standalone Dark Mafia Romance based on Luca from SHAW: STORM ENTERPRISES Book 1.LucaI’m filled with darkness, thriving on the only thing I feel, hate.The blood I’ve shed to avenge my sister’s death has done nothing to appease me.When my don creates an alliance between our enemies to create peace, I’ve no choice but to comply... -
![Watch Me, Daddy by Sara Fields]()
Watch Me, Daddy by Sara Fields
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wasn't mine to take. I took her anyway.When I threw Irina Morozov over my shoulder and carried her off, it was to rescue her from a brutal bastard who didn't deserve her... but I could smell her arousal as she kicked and fought. She would have been wet and ready for me that night, but I didn't take her. I made her wait. I made her beg...Categorized as:
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![One Chance: A Dark Billionaire Romance by Vee Taylor]()
One Chance: A Dark Billionaire Romance by Vee Taylor
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI wanted to live.Paint outside of the lines.Get my ‘glow’ back.After years of suffering from trauma, I wanted one chance to feel free.So I had to run away. But does someone actually leave the underworld?Running from the scariest monster, I ran right into HIM, a broken Made Man painted in lust and part of the same world I was bound to.I was the object of his desire, his rule breaker, his obsession... -
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Unwillingly His by Zoe Blake, Alta Hensley
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe moment she slapped me, I knew I'd chosen the right bride. To be fair, I had just stolen her entire inheritance. As Lucian Manwarring, billionaire patriarch of the powerful Manwarring family, my word is law. She's a beautiful and innocent heiress, raised to be the perfect society trophy wife. Although far too young for me, that won't stop me from claiming her as my new prized possession... -
![Ravenous Kingpin by Eva Winners]()
Ravenous Kingpin by Eva Winners
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’d traded my hand in marriage for his help so I’d save my seat at the Syndicate’s table.Now, I had a secret husband.Cold and calculating Killian Brennan Cullen.The hottest man I’d ever met.And the heir to the Irish Cullen mafiaHe promised to be a gentleman by day. But it was the nights that worried me. In the dark of the night he was commanding, ruthless, and possessive... -
![Toxic Temptation by Naomi West]()
Toxic Temptation by Naomi West
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI'm a rule-follower. A good girl.He’s a mob boss. A criminal.I would never…Kovan burst into my ER with a boy bleeding out in his arms.I didn’t know he was a Bratva pakhan.I only knew that child would die if I didn’t do something.So I did.But that was just the beginning.Because the boy is Kovan's nephew.And Kovan needs custody.His solution?Me... -
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![The Don by Margaret McHeyzer]()
The Don by Margaret McHeyzer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRuben is my husband’s uncle, and the Don of the Sacco Mafia—he’s dangerous yet fiercely protective.Even before I married Adrian, I knew he wasn’t a good man. From the moment he laid eyes on me, I became his property. The things he put me through are what nightmares are made of. So I did the only thing I could; I fled to live with my sister, Rose...Categorized as:
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Sinful Union by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI'm about to marry the devil.And he has no idea I have his daughter...Six years ago, Pavel Fetisov ruined me.Now, I walk toward him in a wedding gown.He doesn’t know about the daughter with his eyes.Or the poison tucked inside my wedding bouquet.This isn’t love.It's a brutal power play to merge two dynasties…And take down the man rumored to have killed my parents.Pavel is now older. Colder...Categorized as:
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![Ruin My Life by Luna Pierce]()
Ruin My Life by Luna Pierce
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDesperate to save my dying mother, I sacrifice myself to a repulsive crime boss.The cost? I must produce him an heir.I accepted my terrible fate until I met them. Three very different, alluring men.Silver, the brutal silver fox, who thrives on solving problems, and helped me get rid of a body.Alec, the intelligent golden retriever, who will do anything for me, even get his hands dirty...Categorized as:
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![Under His Control by K.C. Crowne]()
Under His Control by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHow do I know my boss is obsessed with me?He nearly ended a guy for touching me. When a dirt bag traps me in an elevator...I feel panic and slap him.Then the doors open.My boss walks in and sees the look on my face...Hits the emergency stop.Cracks his knuckles. "Apologize to her... or I teach you respect in twelve floors." Now the creep is gone.But my nightmare's just beginning...Categorized as:
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![Thorns of Blood by Eva Winners]()
Thorns of Blood by Eva Winners
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI had spent my life trapped in a gilded cage, surrounded by villains.The cruel man I was forced to marry saw me as a lesson to be taught, stripping away every piece of my spirit until all that remained was my shadow. He left me in darkness, alone, except for the one flicker of light in my miserable existence: my adoptive daughter.Then they took her away from me too... -
![Masked Seduction by K.C. Crowne]()
Masked Seduction by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s my defiant assistant.Forbidden. Off-limits.Until the night she crosses into my exclusive club.And suddenly, every rule I’ve set goes to hell.At the office, Jenna’s a hellraiser.Sharp-tongued, fearless, always testing how far she can push me...
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