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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... -
Twisted Lies by Ana Huang
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsHe'll do anything to have her...including lie. Charming, deadly, and smart enough to hide it, Christian Harper is a monster dressed in the perfectly tailored suits of a gentleman. He has little use for morals and even less use for love, but he can’t deny the strange pull he feels toward the woman living just one floor below him... -
Ripped Lace by Nicole Fox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI fled from the don and retreated into my past.But I should’ve known Phoenix would never truly let me go.On the day of my wedding—the day everything was supposed to be made right again—he shows up with revenge in his heart.And makes me his again, right on the altar.But what I don’t tell him is this:I’ve started to recall things. Things I was better off forgetting...Categorized as:
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Reese by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the Candy shop Where poison never tasted so sweet... Being a Candy Girl is more than just a job, it’s who I am.But before I became ReeseI was known as Malice, the street kid who killed a man before disappearing without a trace.Now seven years later a serial killer is using those same streets as his hunting ground... -
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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... -
Whiskey Poison by Nicole Fox
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe stranger who saved my life is officially my new boss.Now, I’m stuck in a house with him and his BABY...Until I find a way to get both of us out.He’s a CEO.A Bratva don.My new boss...And now, my prison warden.Timofey Viktorov has no problems blackmailing me into his deal.Live in my mansion …Care for my baby …“No” is not an option... -
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... -
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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Master Thor by Ann Jensen, Rogue London
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Raia Hensen walks through my doors, it's clear the last place she should be is in my club. Her innocence shines so bright it's almost painful to look at her.But there's a darkness lurking just beneath that sweet, shiny exterior. A past she can't escape, and a pain behind her eyes she can't quite hide. It's a combination that calls to me, all but begging me to claim her for my own... -
Model Behavior by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe heat between this curvy model and an infamous photographer will melt the camera. But will it lead to forever?Trinity LarsenI may own a modeling agency, but it's been a long time since I was in front of the camera.Until I was named one of Le CRV Magazine's Women of the Year.The infamous photographer, silver fox and certified grump, Sage Grimes, is in charge of the photoshoot... -
Lunchtime Chronicles: Salt Shaker by S. London
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRoman Scarponi“Like it? I’ll let you taste it,” she purred in my ear. WTF? This woman has no idea she’s tempting a savage. Now that she has my attention—now that I have her scent—I want more than one taste. It would have been best for her to never know a man like me exists, but she will.Nesa DumontMy rules for dating are simple. Never utter the “L” word. Never get attached... -
Cross + Catherine: The Companion by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe crime boss and the hustling queen are back for one last goodbye … Cross and Catherine watch as their kids grow up, and everything changes again. Life is still as busy as it ever was for these two, and their family. Cece and Nazio are trying to figure this life thing out. From toddling babies to wedding bells, everything they’ve ever wanted is already at their fingertips... -
Finding Beauty in the Darkness by Nikki Ash
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAUTHOR'S NOTE: IF YOU READ BORDELLO, YOU HAVE READ THIS BOOK.AriaGiovanni is my savior...But he wants me for himself.I’ve grown used to men wanting me and taking what’s not theirs to take. But he’s different.He wants to keep me, make me part of his dark world, and I would gladly follow him into the darkness.But his life is trapped in a cage, and his family holds the keys... -
Tate by B.J. Alpha
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSTORM ENTERPRISES is a stand-alone interconnecting series based on insanely hot billionaire best friends.TATEOne night turned my world upside down, leaving me craving more.Yet, when I discover her age, I’ve no choice but to let her go and spend the next four years trying to block her out of my memory.Until an intern struts into my office and I’m catapulted back in time... -
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Dance for Me by Kay Elle Parker
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDown on her luck, Boadicea McGee is desperate for a job.Bills to pay, a roof to keep over her head, and vultures for parents leave her with few options. When her best friend offers her a dream opportunity, she has to weigh dreams against survival and her own morals. The pay is good, the people are nice...but working in a BDSM club just isn't her thing... -
Brutally His by Blake Hensley, Zoe Blake
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom our very first fiery encounter, I was tempted to fire my beautiful new assistant.Right after I punished her for that defiant slap she delivered in response to my undeniably inappropriate kiss. As Harrison Astrid, New York's formidable District Attorney, distractions were a luxury I couldn't afford... -
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.. -
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... -
Another Ryan Christmas by Sadie Kincaid
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAre you ready for the ultimate Happy Ever After? Prepare to say goodbye to Jessie and the Ryan brothers in this Christmas novella full of heartwarming spice. This is a novella connected to the New York Ruthless series. It can be enjoyed as a spicy, fun stand-alone but is best read in connection with A Ryan Christmas... -
The Prince's Game by Lexi C. Foss
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when feelings get in the way of a perfect arrangement?The Prince: Evan Mershano is a billionaire bachelor with no interest in marriage, but if he wants to keep his empire, he must play The Prince’s Game.The Contestant: Sarah Summers finds herself on a reality dating show thanks to her devious twin sister’s latest prank... -
The Hitman's Desire: A Mafia Romance by T. Steele, Payton Taylor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen you’re almost killed, not once, but twice, finding out your father is a mafia boss doesn’t seem so bad. What is bad, though, is the feelings I’m trying to hide toward John, my father’s personal assassin. With his brooding, bad boy aura and intense blue eyes, I know he could command anything from me and I would obey... -
Cruel Promise by S.R. Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor the sins of the father, I will take payment from the daughter...They call me the Italian Prince, the Amalfi Banker, and so many other names. Whispered names … dangerous names.I’m a man who always gets what he wants. She is no exception.Amelia Marshall, the daughter of Charles Marshall, an old family friend. Book smart, but life stupid. She’s sin wrapped in innocence... -
Dark Obsessions Anthology by C.M. Steele, LeAnn Ashers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey’re watching. Waiting.Bound by their desires to own—the uncontrollable hunger that breaks rationality and brings forth their baser needs.To hunt. To take.Morals and humanity have no place in this game, one they’ll win at all costs.A hunter never apologizes. A man claims his woman without guilt or care for the consequences.And in this dark obsession, these demons will own your soul... -
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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Dad Bod Kingpin: Dad Bod 2.0: Large And In Charge by Gia Bailey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA dad bod kingpin, a woman in trouble, and the beginnings of an obsession… From the moment I saw her, I knew she was mine. Mine to protect, to provide for… mine to keep. I’ve made my name in this city and built a reputation to be feared. She’s alone and afraid, running from someone. From one monster's arms, into another. The difference with me is that I don’t intend to let her go... -
Wicked by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA curvy girl mafia...Categorized as:
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Dark Desires by Effie Campbell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill desire be their downfall? LOGAN I’m engaged to a woman who should be perfect for me. She’s smart, intelligent, and from a family that can bring huge expansion to my syndicate. There’s only one problem; it’s just a business arrangement. My fiancée loves another man, and I am falling head over heels for a woman who’s too young for me...Categorized as:
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Reckless Obsession by Deborah Garland
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEoghan's Story- He's a Fixer, but she's his insatiable fix...After I pull a fast one in her Las Vegas courtroom, prosecutor Jillian Diamond gets drunk in a bar and gives me a piece of her mind. But we settle the score tangled in the sheets, where I show her I’m even better in the bedroom than the courtroom.Only, to my surprise, I’m her first...Categorized as:
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The Jersey Vignettes by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAna Avdonin had always been a little difficult. Particular, hard to please, and she didn’t deny any of it. As a Bratva princess and the daughter of Anton Avdonin, she was taught that if—not when—she chose to have a man stand by her side, he should be worthy of the position. When Koldan Vasin swept into her life like a hurricane, he quickly turned everything that Ana thought she knew upside down... -
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Daddy Issues Bundle by Dani Wyatt, Pop Kitty
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsENJOY Dani’s newest…Kiss Me Goodnight for a Limited TIME as exclusive NEW CONTENT in her DADDY ISSUES Bundle. Dani is one of the champions of the Daddy trope. Leave your guilt behind and sink into these delicious, sweet and filthy Daddy/babygirl stories, we won’t tell. KISS ME GOODNIGHT… The day I met her I was trying to decide if staying alive was a viable option for me... -
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... -
Rebel Tempts the Beast by Mink
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs one of the biggest players in the Yakuza, I do my duty and rule my syndicate with a hard but fair fist. I follow my own rules and adhere to my own sense of duty.Until Mei.When my mentor sends his daughter to live with me and instructs me to put her on the correct path, I try to use a strong hand to guide her... -
Maddox by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Obsessed Alpha Series is back with Maddox. He takes alpha to the next level when Aurora “Rory” Jones storms into his world, demanding a deal—a trade of sorts. Her innocence for her stepbrother’s debt cleared. With the offer pleasurably accepted, Maddox has no intention of letting her go. She offered herself up to the devil, and there’s no going back... -
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Ravaged Innocence by Measha Stone
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe didn't come for me just to make me scream his name. He came to make me his.When Luka Romanov burst into the bar where I work to take care of some mafia business, I was still an innocent virgin. I woke up the next morning sore, spent, and feeling much less innocent... -
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... -
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... -
Keeping Katie by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKatie ShawI’ve spent my life putting others first.Now I’m alone and floundering.There aren’t enough hours in the day.Then Grady O’Brien walks into my coffee shop.And he shows up the next day.Then again every day following.He takes care of me and it’s so easy to be his good girl.It won’t last forever, though.Nothing ever does... -
Beauty & the Rose by Lee Savino, Stasia Black
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe conclusion to the Beauty's Beast trilogyThey say the gods will accept no small sacrifice.To appease them you must give your all.I’ve sacrificed everything.Lived through loss, and learned to love.To take the beauty with the pain.The rose with the thorns.This love story isn’t perfect, but it’s ours.We’ll hold onto it forever.And hope our forever is longer than a day... -
Queen by Eva Muñoz
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLibro 2: Cadenas, secretos y mentiras.Sinopsis.Cuando los Romanov callan, el infierno se prepara para contemplar sus más sádicas perversidades.Emma James no es solo la reina del hielo, también es una sobreviviente de la organización criminal más sangrienta de todas: la Bratva... -
Sire by Kelly Finley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey say, "The Devil may care." Oh, I do. I made a deal with the devil, our father, to protect my brothers.I made a deal with God as a minister. I'll do anything to save others.Until I met her, my parishoner, my forbidden salvation.I'm a beast. I'm ex-Bratva. I'm the oldest and most damned.I'm Sire.The third book in the Belles & Bratva Beasts series is coming soon... -
The Godfather’s Christmas Twins by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFive years ago, I gave birth to his twins. Five years ago, I let another man claim them as his own. Five years ago, my father forced me to marry a mobster. And now these twins are calling their real father "Uncle Max."One night of sin with my godfather changed everything. Max Giraldi—seventeen years my senior, my brother's enforcer. By morning, he vanished... -
His to Win by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s forced to work with a woman he can’t resist, and it’s only a matter of time before things get steamy. ENZO Gabriella Bianche strides into a meeting and proceeds to impress a conference table of the Five Families. There’s not a man there who isn’t charmed by the strong-willed mafia princess… including me... -
Secret Desire by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReed: My whole world turned upside down when I got custody of my 6 year old niece, Kayla. One day I was a wealthy, well-respected college dean, and the next day, I was trying to figure out how to tell a little girl her parents are dead and I’m her new guardian.I need a nanny, and I need one fast. I don’t want to hire Josephine. She’s too tempting, for one thing... -
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Elora Dax by A.M. McCoy
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy father was a King and had built his kingdom from the ground up with his best friend Ryker. But the crown weighs heavy on the head, and it had killed him when I was fourteen years old. And it had started the domino effect of destroying my life... -
Bred Under Contract by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAVAI hired Joshua to do a job for the company I run. The contract is very specific about the scope of work and doesn’t include anything about him wanting me. Still, he gives me the opportunity to get something I’ve always wanted—a baby.There isn’t anything in the contract about him making me fall in love with him either. Joshua seduces me with words as he whispers dirty things in my ear... -
Demanding Mob Boss by Lucy Monroe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnnaThe world is too loud, too bright, too everything. Until I meet him. What happens when the one person I need is the utterly ruthless Boss of the Irish Mob? His touch sends me to a place I've never been. I want more of him, bloodstained hands and all.CianSome call me a psychopath. I don't feel. Until I meet her. I need to know she is safe. Every minute of every day... -
Dario by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarioShe’s mine. I watch her work and want her to put everything down and come to me. May doesn’t belong in a place like this, working for my enemy. I’ll fix it and hand her everything she wants. Unfortunately, my sweet little waitress graduated with a degree in criminal justice. By all rights, we couldn’t be more wrong for each other, but I’m not letting that stop me... -
The Devil's Angel by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKatyaLife as a Bratva princess isn’t easy. All I’ve ever wanted is for my family to love me, but I might as well be invisible, that is until my father needs a bargaining chip when negotiating an alliance with a rival family. Suddenly, I find myself betrothed to man old enough to be my grandfather and with a reputation for cruelty... -
Taking Care Of The Mobster by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt was too late...I had signed a binding contract before I knew who my patient was.Now I had to take care of the infamous mobster, Carlos Rodriguez, whom the world thinks is dead.And that’s not even the worst of it...I have to live in the same house with him for three months.It seems like the end of the world, but I can’t take back my decision...
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