Books like 'The Closer'
Readers who enjoyed The Closer by K.C. Crowne also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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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... -
![The Rosemary Beach Collection: Rush and Blaire by Abbi Glines]()
The Rosemary Beach Collection: Rush and Blaire by Abbi Glines
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Rosemary Beach Collection brings together Fallen Too Far, Never Too Far, and Forever Too Far, three sensational new adult novels by #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines.Fallen Too Far...Categorized as:
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![Rico: The Four Families: Romano by Cee Bowerman]()
Rico: The Four Families: Romano by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFederico Romano didn’t just inherit his position as the head of the family, he clawed his way to the top, all while dealing with drama and secrets in his personal life that can never be allowed to see the light of day. The harsh and unforgiving mafia boss persona he presents to the world at large is light-years away from the loving man that his family knows... -
![The Christmas Truce by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Christmas Truce by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Look, it’s us,” Nora said, holding up a Peanuts-themed Christmas card. On the front was the blond pianist Schroeder, the black-haired muckraker Lucy, and Snoopy.“I’m the fucking dog?” Kingsley asked.“You’ve humped your fair share of legs... -
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![Bloody Love by Lisa Renee Jones]()
Bloody Love by Lisa Renee Jones
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne. Two. Three. The cat is in the tree. As far as Lilah's concern, her note writing stalker just gets more stupid everyday. One, two, three, the cat is in the tree?What is that? And what does it have to do with a wedding turned bloody? The sixth book in the Lilah Love series... -
![Boss Daddy by Laylah Roberts]()
Boss Daddy by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe wasn’t a good man . . .After his wife was murdered and his daughter kidnapped, Markovich dedicated his life to tracking down those responsible.Finding his daughter was a miracle.Discovering who took her and annihilating them was his focus.Then she fell right into his lap.Literally.A whirlwind of energy and trouble. Far too innocent for him.And yes, she tugged at his Daddy side... -
![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... -
![Jaded Devil by Nicole Fox]()
Jaded Devil by Nicole Fox
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’LL SHOW HER WHAT A DEVIL DOES WHEN AN ANGEL FALLS INTO HIS LAP.I met her the day I killed her father.She stood there, soaked in his blood, and swore she’d make me pay when the time was right.Twenty years later, that day has come.She’s beautiful now.A dark temptation I never expected.But Renata Lombardi is in far over her head.Because she thinks this is a game of kill or be killed.She’s wrong... -
![The Auction by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Auction by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou're invited to New York City's hottest dating event: Kingsley Edge's annual King's Trust Charity Auction.New on the auction block this year is Daniel, a wealthy widower and Dominant. However, he happens to have his eyes on another first-timer in the club's auction: Anya, a strikingly beautiful virgin submissive from his native Canada.Too bad Anya hates him on sight... -
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Cole by Eden Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThese men don't build bridges... They bury bodies.I fell for the enemy.A man whose actions resembled the devil so closely it was sickening.But I learned from my mistakes.At least I thought I had.Until I’m tempted back into his life with a case I can’t refuse.Cole Torian needs my help.And I’m unable to deny him.This time I voluntarily put my career on the line.Along with my safety. My heart...Categorized as:
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![Something Nice by Tiffany Reisz]()
Something Nice by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's July, a couple months after Nora returns to Søren at the end of THE SIREN, and while in bed, Søren makes a trade with Nora. He'll do something nice for her and she'll do something nice for him. Of course Nora picks something sexual. But Søren surprises her with his "something nice" request. Read the excerpt below to find out what it is.This story if for mailing list subscribers only... -
![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... -
![Family Ties by Sam Mariano]()
Family Ties by Sam Mariano
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrancesca Morelli.Sweet as sin, like the cupcakes she slings at the Morelli bakery. Her sweetness and killer looks are what reeled me in, but her unexpected vulnerability really sealed my fate. I don't care if there’s a war brewing between our families. I don’t care if I have to go through her evil dictator of a brother...Categorized as:
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Saving Hailey: by I.A. Dice
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHAILEYOne man. Two names. Two personalities.One captivates, the other terrifies.Under the pretense of love, he used me, searching for secrets I didn't know I had. Cuddles, kisses, and whispered sweet nothings lulled me into a false sense of security that shattered with a single flashback.Running from the threat I now know he is, I fall straight into a nightmare.. -
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![Cruz by Serena Akeroyd]()
Cruz by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCRUZShe was forbidden fruit. The sister of a man I respected. I shouldn’t touch her. But I have to. She’s addictive. Even better, she bites. But she’s been through so much, suffered the worst kind of abuse, and even as I want to shield her from the world, I can’t. I’m a Sinner. I bring danger with me wherever I go. Once it taints her, there’s no going back… INDYHe was forbidden fruit... -
![Mick Sinatra: Love and Shadows by Mallory Monroe]()
Mick Sinatra: Love and Shadows by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGorgeous bad boy Mick Sinatra is in a good place in his life. His beautiful, African-American wife has been offered a starring role at a theater on London’s famed West End. His son, Teddy, has taken over the day-to-day running of his ruthless crime family. His daughter, Gloria, has learned the error of her ways... -
![Mick Sinatra 6: Now Will You Weep by Mallory Monroe]()
Mick Sinatra 6: Now Will You Weep by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGorgeous gangster Mick Sinatra has recovered from the vicious attack that nearly took him out, but the organizations that spearheaded his downfall are still up and running. His own organization is fractured and bleeding and his ability to maintain control is questioned. He knows he must trust no man, he must verify everything, and he must fight to the death to reassert his dominance... -
![Mick Sinatra 4: If You Don't Know Me By Now by Mallory Monroe]()
Mick Sinatra 4: If You Don't Know Me By Now by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeartthrob mobster Mick Sinatra is on a roll. It’s six weeks after the birth of his twins. His beautiful African-American wife is enjoying success in her business unlike she’d ever had before, and they both are looking forward to success in the bedroom after six weeks of abstinence. His grown children are all working for him, with Teddy Sinatra as his new enforcer... -
![Over My Dead Body by Rebelle Fleur]()
Over My Dead Body by Rebelle Fleur
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAllegra Grey is the daughter of a powerful American Mafia Leader. Trained since birth to take over the family business, she is ruthless, heartless, and one of the best assassins in the industry. She's completed thousands of assassinations in her career, completing every assignment... except for one. Ace De Luca is her one and only failed mission...Categorized as:
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![Judge by Jessica Gadziala]()
Judge by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJudgeI had no idea what was in store for me since getting locked up. With my old organization gone, and freedom looming, though, I had a visitor with an offer I couldn’t refuse.A new career path.As an arms-dealing biker. Everything seemed to be on track.Until I put my hands on the one woman in town who I wasn’t allowed to touch…DelaneyI’d secretly had a crush on him before he went away to prison...Categorized as:
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![Seductive by W. Winters]()
Seductive by W. Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Willow Winters He’s forbidden, dangerous, and everything that’s bad for me. More than that, the life he leads is exactly why I’d been on the run. The seductive and powerful air around him is what drew me in, the reminder of what could have and should have been years ago. His dark gaze riddled with desire could always see through me... -
![The Woman on the Exam Table by Jessica Gadziala]()
The Woman on the Exam Table by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was not the kind of man meant to fall in love.He was the proud enforcer of the Costa Family who perhaps enjoyed the violent, bloody parts of his job a bit too much.All that changed, though, when he was put on a job that had him crossing paths with a woman who changed everything.She was not the kind of woman to have hope.The life she found herself trapped in had very little to look forward to... -
![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... -
![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... -
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![Dangerous Vow by S.R. Jones]()
Dangerous Vow by S.R. Jones
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe thinks I’m weak. He sees me as prey. He doesn’t know what I’m capable of or the terrible secrets I hide.Giovanni Bianchi: Handsome, wealthy, and controlling.He’s the man who has it all—except me.When he offers me the opportunity to work as a librarian for his estate, I can’t turn him down despite my father’s deathbed warning. I have nothing to lose. My father is dead. My home is in danger... -
![The Enemy by Amelia Shea]()
The Enemy by Amelia Shea
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsResident bad girl, Phoebe Shaw is back after her six-month hiatus from Ghosttown. After a year of heartache, financial strain, and an assault charge, she’s ready to put the past behind her and set her sights on a fresh start... -
![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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![Aurora's Knight by Nichole Rose]()
Aurora's Knight by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA new “family” is coming to Silver Spoon Falls, TX. The well-known Arakas men are looking to expand their operations, and the small Texas town is the perfect place to start a new, less-than-above-board business venture. Along the way, the dangerous, wealthy men are going to find a whole lot of trouble...and the sassy women who will bring the possessive crime bosses to their knees... -
![Snow's Prince by Nichole Rose]()
Snow's Prince by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFalling for Snow was the last thing this mafia prince intended to do.DimitriSilver Spoon Falls was supposed to be an easy mark.Instead, I'm up to my ears in cartels and complications.I waltzed into enemy territory to investigate...And waltzed back out with a new mission in life.Protecting Snow Buchanan from her stepmother and her cartel of henchmen.Her seven furry friends doubt me... -
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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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![Wear Something Red Anthology by Suzanne Wright]()
Wear Something Red Anthology by Suzanne Wright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome to the Vault, an exclusive 24-hour club frequented by the rich and famous that caters to many tastes. If you venture down to the infamous basement, there’s one very important rule to follow: In the event that you find yourself officially claimed by a club member, you’d better wear something red.ACHE FOR MEA recent betrayal leaves Isabel “Izzy” McKenzie tempted to avoid men for a while...Categorized as:
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![Light It Up Red by Kylie Kent]()
Light It Up Red by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTravis: Red. You could say it’s my favorite color.There’s nothing like seeing the lights go red after I’ve scored a goal.The red she paints her lips, f***ing hypnotizing.That’s the image I choose to focus on now.It’s a hell of a lot better than the red of the blood currently staining my shirt. Or the red of the flashing lights surrounding me... -
![Sydney's Battle by Elizabeth Knox]()
Sydney's Battle by Elizabeth Knox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSydneyI’m in love with a criminal, which shouldn’t be a problem, the only issue is he’s an enemy of my father’s club.An enemy he’s held captive for ages, and I managed to fall in love with him.I was warned not to talk to him, but I couldn’t help it. Since I was a child my mother always instilled the fact there is good in everyone, even those we don’t believe have any... -
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![Havoc by Cathleen Cole, Frank Jensen]()
Havoc by Cathleen Cole, Frank Jensen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s amazing what you’re capable of when you have nothing to lose…Collateral damage.That’s what my family was—collateral damage in a mafia war.They were my whole life. But I’ve found something else to live for.Vengeance.I was a wife. A daughter.Now I’m Havoc.Every last one of the bastards responsible will die. No one can stop me.Not even him...Categorized as:
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![Cruel Prince by Aidèe Jaimes]()
Cruel Prince by Aidèe Jaimes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI sold my soul to the Devil and he handed me over to someone far deadlier.After the death of my father, his enemies came knocking on my door. Left with no other choice, I agree to an indentured contract, selling my body to a criminal in exchange for my life.Only he never meant to keep me as his own...Categorized as:
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Rocked by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJulia Wolf’s Rocked, is an emotional and sexy rock star romance written in K. Bromberg’s Everyday Heroes World.What happens when a star begins to fade?My life’s a mess. Record sales are plummeting and my inspiration has flown the coop. I’d do anything to climb back to the top of the rock music charts, even temporarily relocating to a small town to clear my head... -
![Queen's Move by Nikita Slater]()
Queen's Move by Nikita Slater
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe declared war, she accepted the challenge. Vee is poised on the edge of a mob war. Born to the mob, abused by the mob, she is now ready to rise up and take over her dead husband's mafia holdings. She is queen in a beautiful and brutal city. She runs her organization with cool logic, passionate loyalty and an iron will. She's the perfect woman for the job... -
![Ember by Emma Slate]()
Ember by Emma Slate
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuinn O’Malley—a princess among kings. My life was an enchanted dream. Opulent parties. Designer clothing. Charming men. But when my father dies, my glittering world implodes. I am weak. Naked. Vulnerable. A lamb among wolves. My life is no longer enchanted. My life is no longer a dream... -
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The Broken One by N.O. One
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy secret is out.My entire existence is shattered, and picking myself up again proves difficult.Leaving Rose behind for a new beginning is harder than I thought, but I need to try for a more independent me with a promising future.One that doesn’t involve the infuriating yet irresistible man who challenges me at every turn.Pushing me.Protecting me.Tempting me beyond any possible resistance...Categorized as:
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![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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![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.. -
![Sin Too by S.J. Tilly]()
Sin Too by S.J. Tilly
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings-Beth-It started with tragedy.And secrets.Hidden truths that refused to stay buried have come out to chase me. Now I’m on the run, living under a blanket of constant fear, pretending to be someone I’m not. And if I’m not really me, how am I supposed to know what’s real?-Angelo-Watch the girl.It was supposed to be a simple assignment... -
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Heat by Holly S. Roberts
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s an ex-cop and he’s the head of a crime syndicate. Heat turns to sizzle and hearts combust when they find themselves wanting more than a few hot nights between cool sheets. After a shoulder injury ends her respectable career as a police officer, Mak also known as Madison Abigail Kinlock turns to the seedy world of private investigations by default...Categorized as:
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![The Bratva's Stolen Bride: A Bratva Captive Romance by Jagger Cole]()
The Bratva's Stolen Bride: A Bratva Captive Romance by Jagger Cole
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHere comes the bride. My bride.She just doesn’t know it yet…I've carved my name into this world by taking what I want. Born into the streets and raised on brutality and violence, it was the Bratva that took me and made me a man.I decided years ago that there was no room for beauty or goodness in my life...Categorized as:
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Illicit King by Maggie Cole
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s not my King.Tall, rugged, and focused on destroying my family, Brody O'Connor's the one person I need to avoid.He seduced me on purpose and now I’m paying the consequences.Every step I take, he’s there, lurking in the shadows, studying me, waiting for any chance to undermine my efforts to become my father’s successor.He’s succeeding... -
![Devil's Capture by A.F. Montoya]()
Devil's Capture by A.F. Montoya
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI never should’ve gotten involved with a biker.I just wanted a one night stand. Someone with experience who might make my first time memorable. I should’ve found a nice guy. Instead, I crawled into bed with the Devil himself. Now I need to figure out how to outrun the local MC and the president I let seduce me... -
![Possessing Paisley by Kate Oliver]()
Possessing Paisley by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPaisley McKeeHe’s my best friend’s brother.He’s also overbearing, bossy, and stubborn.Obviously we hate each other.Then something happened.We said it was a one-time thing.The next morning he tells me it’s forever.He’s unhinged.But he makes me feel things I’ve never felt before.Can I believe him when he says I’m his?Kieran RocheShe’s irritating, sassy, and she hates my guts.Not at all my type... -
![Aurora James by Jessica Ingro]()
Aurora James by Jessica Ingro
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWEARY. DESPERATE. BROKE. I did what I had to do to save her. I sold my soul to survive. I fell in love with the devil himself. I'm Aurora James, and this is my story. DANGEROUS. MENACING. FORMIDABLE. He is darkness and danger; I am his light. He is cold and ruthless; I am his warmth. He is a heartless pimp; I am his whore. And this is our beginning... -
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Tommy Gabrini 2: A Place in His Heart by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTommy Gabrini never dreamed he’d fall in love when Grace McKinsey entered his life. She wasn’t sophisticated enough, his friends declared, or beautiful enough. But Tommy fell hard for the very woman they all dismissed. He even took the step of his life and asked her to be his wife...
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