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Filthy Sinner by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen my father tries to force me to marry one of his cronies, I run away to my half-brother's home. He's the black sheep of the family, a biker, not an Irish mobster. At the Satan's Sinners' MC compound, I find more than I bargained for. Not my brother, ironically, but a man who gives a whole other meaning to 'white knight.' He's dark and mysterious, a seeker of answers and a finder of truths...Categorized as:
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![Oath of Submission by Jane Henry]()
Oath of Submission by Jane Henry
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's left me two choices: Take her life or marry her.When Marialena Rossi sauntered into my life and destroyed my plans, little did she know what she was getting into. Who I am. The consequences.She'll take my name.Bear my children.Submit.No matter what, she'll learn two things: Vows are unbreakable, and my word is law... -
![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... -
![Teach Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant]()
Teach Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsComing February 9th, 2017 Catherine Davenport is successful in her career, but doesn't have the same skill when it comes to her love life. After a painful divorce, she's finding the new world of dating both intimidating and frustrating... -
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![The Girl of His Dreams (Bachelor) by Janet Nissenson]()
The Girl of His Dreams (Bachelor) by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was convinced he’d be a bachelor for life. And then he met the girl of his dreams.Jordan Reeves has fully embraced the carefree, uncomplicated bachelor life, figuring that the poor example he’d been provided by his parents of so-called marital bliss was reason enough to remain single... -
![Serenity by Janet Nissenson]()
Serenity by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMatthew Bennett has suffered the worst sort of betrayal a man can ever know, and he’s trying to put his life back together after years of unhappiness and emotional neglect... -
![Stronger by Janet Nissenson]()
Stronger by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCara has an admitted problem with hot men, falling so deeply and so quickly under their spell that she loses a little bit of herself with each toxic relationship that always seems to end badly. Every man in her young life thus far has let her down – her high school sweetheart, a college fling, and most of all her self-centered playboy father... -
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Plus One by Mae Wood
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf you can stand the heat, there's a lickable single dad in the kitchen. 1 part tatted-up single dad restaurateur 1 part effervescent younger wine rep Spice generously with sexual tension Combine at a foodie conference Serve steaming hot At not-quite forty and with his son in his last year of high school, Bert's going to be dining alone... -
![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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![Dark as Knight by Alexis Winter]()
Dark as Knight by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIf Peter stands at the Pearly Gates, then billionaire Atlas Knight stands at the gates of Hell…and I just married him.Hard to say no to five million dollars, even if it means selling your soul to the devil.His proposition was simple: one year of marriage, after which, we both walk away... -
![Satin Empire by B.B. Hamel]()
Satin Empire by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA super-steamy arranged marriage mafia standalone romance with a grumpy, broken hero and a sunny-and-strong heroine from bestselling author B. B. Hamel.I accidentally stripped at my arranged fiancee’s club.It lasted ten seconds before he dragged me off stage.But his possessive jealousy woke something in me…I wasn’t born into the mafia and I’m still trying to find my place in the world... -
![Everything Has Changed by Addison Clarke]()
Everything Has Changed by Addison Clarke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Sophia Beauchamp is offered a lecture spot at a literary conference in Paris, she is more than ready to head back to her hometown. She has a list of things she wants to show her longtime girlfriend, Emily Crawford, and the two are excited about their Parisian vacation... -
![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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![Wild Love by Deborah Bladon]()
Wild Love by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy older brother’s best friend has always been my archenemy. Now he’s my husband. Thanks a lot, Las Vegas. Daniel Lawton is the most annoying man on the planet.He’s also my husband after a weekend in Vegas celebrating my brother’s upcoming nuptials.After a string of bad relationships, I swore I would never get married, but here I am, legally tied to the jerk.Daniel is as arrogant as they come...Categorized as:
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![Only Her by Lucy Darling]()
Only Her by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA business transaction. One that will keep the beautiful Kennedy in my bed. That’s all this is. I’ve never been the marrying type until she walked into my life. In that moment I knew I wanted her for myself. That I’d do anything and everything to have her. Even if that included putting a ring on her and making her mine. Forever. Lucky for me her father needs my help to save his business...Categorized as:
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![Alexander: Alexander's Story by E.L. Stevens]()
Alexander: Alexander's Story by E.L. Stevens
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlexander Palomino is a man defined by the ghosts of his past, of which there are his parents, his daughter, his wife…, and Jess.He’s a man defined by the promises he’s made. To never be like his abusive father, to never love again, never trust again, and to sever their ties for good.In the wake of their heart-wrenching end, Alex’s rash decision throws lives into chaos, including his own... -
![Cards of Love: The High Priestess by Olivia Ryann]()
Cards of Love: The High Priestess by Olivia Ryann
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis dark and twisted tale of lust and love will make your blood run hot. Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon Bestseller Vivian Wood writes dark romance as OLIVIA RYANN. Damen Aetos. Mob boss. Madman. And soon to be my husband. He doesn’t care that I’m a virgin. Doesn’t care about my beauty. Nothing matters to him but my last name...Categorized as:
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![Sight Unseen by Kasha Thompson]()
Sight Unseen by Kasha Thompson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhy Knot take a chance at love? Evelyn Townsend is the friend your parents warned you about. She’s always jumping off bridges with reckless abandon. So when a reality show promises the opportunity to meet her perfect match, Evelyn is all in... -
![Beyond Reason: Claiming His Best Friend's Sister by Hope Ford]()
Beyond Reason: Claiming His Best Friend's Sister by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis book was previously published as Claiming Jane. The title and cover have been changed but the manuscript is the same.I’m claiming my best friend’s sister. I married her because she had no one.She was my best friend’s sister and when he died I owed it to him to take care of her.For seven years, I kept my distance.I went on every deployment I could andI gave her space...Categorized as:
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![Making The Save by Hailey Shore]()
Making The Save by Hailey Shore
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou know the thing you’re not supposed to do in Vegas, yeah I did that. One minute this gigantic, bearded hockey player was saving me from being groped at celebrity golf tournament - the next, we were waking up in the same bed.Married!This is beyond a disaster. The whole world thinks I’m a flaky pop star serial dating her way through Hollywood bad boys (not true)... -
![Created In Fire by Donna McDonald]()
Created In Fire by Donna McDonald
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDespite a dating past littered with the broken hearts of women they both knew and worked with, all 34 yr old Michael Larson sincerely wants is to marry Carrie Larson, the mother of his future child, and love them both forever. Even though he truly wants the baby they created in the fire between them, Michael really doesn’t care how or why Carrie is now in his life and his bed...Categorized as:
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![325 First Fights by E.L. Todd]()
325 First Fights by E.L. Todd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI can't believe this is real. I've lost years of my life, years of memories.He tells me we've been happily married for years, but I despise him so much that I can't believe that...Categorized as:
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![Love Me, Cowgirl by Eve Gaddy]()
Love Me, Cowgirl by Eve Gaddy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDisillusioned with love, Dr. Sean Gallagher returns to Marietta to join its expanding medical facility. Marietta’s newest, most eligible bachelor isn’t looking for long-term involvement – especially not with his brother’s much-younger former girlfriend, Honey Jordan. But short term? That’s another matter... -
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![The Sheik's Jealous Princess by Elizabeth Lennox]()
The Sheik's Jealous Princess by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’d told him that they wouldn’t work! Princess Shantra had explained, in very great detail, to Sheik Laithir del Hassam, Ruler of Piora, that she could never measure up to his first wife’s vivacious and exciting reputation. But did he listen to her? No! The man insisted that a match between them would work...Categorized as:
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![Kinks of a Billionaire by Eva Winners]()
Kinks of a Billionaire by Eva Winners
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRoyce Ashford.The hottest man I’d ever met.The first man I’d fallen for.I’ve had a crush on my best friend’s older brother for as long as I could remember. His charm and sex appeal could seduce a saint, never mind a sex-crazed woman. With his cocky grin, those broad shoulders, and that filthy mouth, he was a heartbreaker in a leather jacket...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Marriage by Law by N.K. Pockett]()
Marriage by Law by N.K. Pockett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat happens when two are summoned together by a long remembered deal between two enemies to force their alliance in the industry business.Heartbroken, angry and confused Ivory says yes to the first thing she hears as she barges throgh the door. Perhaps she should have stopped and listened, but then again they had no choice...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... -
![The Unwanted Marriage by Catharina Maura]()
The Unwanted Marriage by Catharina Maura
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFrom the author of The Wrong Bride and The Temporary Wife comes an angsty and steamy billionaire arranged marriage romanceFaye is the last woman Dion Windsor wants to be near, let alone marry… yet there’s no escaping the alluring pianist he’s been engaged to since they were children... -
![Becoming the Street Boss by Hayley Faiman]()
Becoming the Street Boss by Hayley Faiman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMassimo Ferrucci is a third-generation Zanetti famiglia Made Man. Born a bastard. His mother, a mistress. His father, cruel and hard. Raised by a woman who held no affection for him. Pippa Mazzilli has only ever craved freedom. Forced to live with an aunt who cares nothing for her other than the financial security her existence provides. When the money runs out, Pippa is turned away from her home...Categorized as:
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![Vows in Name Only (Billionaires of Boston) by Naima Simone]()
Vows in Name Only (Billionaires of Boston) by Naima Simone
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn arranged marriage neither wants, but both soon crave… from USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone!Manipulated into a marriage of inconvenience,until one sizzling kiss changes everything…Devon Cole must marry Cain Farrell or lose everything. But she can never let her billionaire husband-to-be know why she agreed to her father’s dangerous machinations... -
![Snow Many Promises: A Snowed Inn Romance by Elle Christensen]()
Snow Many Promises: A Snowed Inn Romance by Elle Christensen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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![When May Follows by Betty Neels]()
When May Follows by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe future Baroness van Tellerinck isn't exactly sure why she has agreed to get married. Perhaps it's because the tall and broad-shouldered Raf doesn't make her feel like a giant. It certainly isn't a love match. She doesn't love Raf, and he seems indifferent toward her. Everything changes, though, when Raf's ex-girlfriend, Beyke, returns and shakes up this marriage of convenience... -
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![Tempting my Stepbrother by Cassi Hart]()
Tempting my Stepbrother by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMollyFor the past ten years, Molly has pined for her stepbrother, Aaron. Despite the distance separating them, the two have formed an unshakable friendship, but Molly is tired of making due with only phone calls and text messages. Now, Aaron is back, and he isn’t the angry teen she remembers. He’s a billionaire tech mogul with a possessive streak, and he’s got his eyes set on his stepsister...Categorized as:
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![Kidnapped Bratva Bride by Deva Blake]()
Kidnapped Bratva Bride by Deva Blake
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA living monster accidentally kidnapped me, then got me pregnant.I was waiting tables when a much older stranger walked in as though he owned me.I wanted to resist when he took me, but then I was blindfolded and cuffed.I wanted to escape when he forced me to marry him, but then he knocked me up.I’d heard of monsters like him, but I didn’t know they actually existed... -
![One More Song by B. Ripley]()
One More Song by B. Ripley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe only person I can count on is me.I’m no stranger to living rough and I’ve learned how to survive out here on the streets. It’s tough living in the gutters, but I’ve mastered the art of it and can see a sucker coming from a mile away. The best mark for a thief like me? Daddies. They’re just so easy to manipulate... -
![No mundo da Luna: A Entrevista by Carina Rissi]()
No mundo da Luna: A Entrevista by Carina Rissi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSucesso de público, No mundo da Luna acaba de ganhar um conto exclusivo no formato digital. Este eBook é dado de presente a todos os leitores que procuram saber um pouquinho mais sobre a vida de Luna Braga. Ela já tinha um emprego quando sua história começa...Categorized as:
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![White Chocolate by Lydia Michaels]()
White Chocolate by Lydia Michaels
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKat D’Angelo’s bittersweet life is about to get decadent. Four years after the scandal of her young pregnancy, Kat has finally managed to come to terms with her otherwise lackluster life. Budgeted to the penny and scheduled to the minute, Kat’s highest priority is her daughter, Mia... -
![Farmer Finds a Bride by Cassi Hart]()
Farmer Finds a Bride by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMelissaMy dad hasn’t been the same since my mom left us several years ago. He’s obsessed with gaining political power, going so far as to promise my hand in marriage to one of his important campaign donors. My groom is a scumbag, but I can’t get my dad to see my side at all. He won’t even let me apply to college so I can follow my dreams...Categorized as:
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![The Academic Bride by Lucy McConnell]()
The Academic Bride by Lucy McConnell
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEarly on, Pamela Jones realized she had an unusual talent for putting two people together. Over the years, she's turned it into a successful matchmaking service for the ultra wealthy: Billionaire Marriage Brokers. While she specializes in "business" marriages -- paring people off because of their skills, education, or training -- she can spot a potential love match a mile away...Categorized as:
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![The Princess and the Prospect by Christine Michelle, Christine M. Butler]()
The Princess and the Prospect by Christine Michelle, Christine M. Butler
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings~Anna~ I was three weeks past my seventeenth birthday when I first saw him running like a dog, as prospects do, during a family club function. I knew he was far older than me since he’d served in the Army with my brother-in-law, Deck. He was definitely too old for me in the eyes of everyone else. I knew the rules, and I’d be breaking too many of them for this not to be trouble...Categorized as:
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![The Sheikh's Baby Bargain by Clare Connelly]()
The Sheikh's Baby Bargain by Clare Connelly
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA baby to secure his kingdom... Powerful Sheikh Rafiq Al-Khalil has no interest in his bride of convenience. But a year into their cold marriage, he desperately needs an heir...Categorized as:
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![Conquered Bride by Brook Wilder]()
Conquered Bride by Brook Wilder
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings...Categorized as:
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![The Substitute Bride by SweetBlunch]()
The Substitute Bride by SweetBlunch
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’d just have one problem in life…Nikos Pallis doesn't want a wife. The gorgeous Greek billionaire was notoriously known for having torrid but short affairs. Now his father had just announced that his bride will arrive soon to honor their wedding! His father had arranged his marriage without him knowing it... -
![Wi-Fi Wifey by Sofia T. Summers]()
Wi-Fi Wifey by Sofia T. Summers
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSo what happened? We slept together. I… I’m sorry. It’s not him. You’re the one I love. Dr. Nicholas Sommers has a lot to lose. My brother says he’s caught in a custody battle for his sweet daughter with an awful ex… and somehow, I let myself get convinced into a fake marriage with my brother’s best friend. I have a lot to lose too. Not just my spot at university, but my income, too... -
![Vengeful Proposal by Brook Wilder]()
Vengeful Proposal by Brook Wilder
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat’s the most embarrassing thing you can do at the airport?Try accidentally stealing a sinfully gorgeous stranger’s bag at the carousel. A stranger who also happens to be a dangerous bratva boss. It doesn’t take him long to track me down.And from the knowing smile on his face when I open the door...I know he saw everything I packed for my best friend’s bachelorette party...Categorized as:
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![Vengeful Promises by Brook Wilder]()
Vengeful Promises by Brook Wilder
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI grabbed the wrong bag at the airport carousel.... and then made a deal with the devil from my darkest fantasies. Picked out a dress. Accepted his ring.Walked down the aisle under the watchful eyes of more killers than I can count.And became his wife.I resolved to keep my heart shut from him.Until this marriage of convenience took an unexpected turn…And became something very real...Categorized as:
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![Sinister Vows by A.M. McCoy]()
Sinister Vows by A.M. McCoy
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI was sold to the Don of the Italian mafia when I was twelve years old. Now, at twenty, I’ve been summoned to Nicolas Capasso’s home, a man I’ve never even met, for my wedding day. No wiser of what it means to be a wife to a man like him.Let alone what goes on between a husband and wife in the dark.Nonetheless, I was assured it was all part of the plan .Step one, marry the Don. Got it...Categorized as:
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