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  • Cooper by Riley Edwards

    Cooper by Riley Edwards

    10 ratings
    Cooper Cain left California and quit the job he loved after a hostage situation went bad. Years later he can still hear the screams of the woman he couldn’t save from the stalker that had terrorized her. He hides his pain and failure behind a wall of humor, determined not to let his past ruin his future. Until Kira Winters walks into his life...
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  • Rachel by Serena Akeroyd

    Rachel by Serena Akeroyd

    10 ratings
    It took a death for me to realize a hard truth:I'm not just the Sinners' lawyer.They're not just clients.They're family.But my family is broken, torn apart by politics and dangerous factions who want to control us.It's no longer enough to stick to the sidelines. It's not enough to be the face of the law amid the MC.It's time to ascend.Rex needs his First Lady.It's time to rain hell...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  contemporary
  • Scorch by Chelle Bliss

    Scorch by Chelle Bliss

    10 ratings
    The headstrong and wild Luna Gallo is about to have her world rocked, altering the course of her life and putting her on a path she never expects.Scorch is the tenth full-length standalone novel in the Men of Inked Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  contemporary
  • Kill Order by Tate James

    Kill Order by Tate James

    16 ratings
    THE GUILD is a new series born from the Shadow Grove world. While some characters have been met in the existing MADISON KATE and HADES series, their cameos were not crucial to THE GUILD storyline. ◆◆◆kill ordernouna document issued by the Circle allowing for the murder of a mercenary with no agency repercussions...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  new-adult
  • Carson: Lighthouse Security Investigations by Maryann Jordan

    Carson: Lighthouse Security Investigations by Maryann Jordan

    6 ratings
    Only one thing mattered… making his security and investigation business a success. Lighthouse Security Investigation West Coast.Carson Dyal spent years creating his business, partnering with a former Special Forces leader who owns the original LSI. Determined to make it as successful as possible, he gives one hundred percent to the effort.No distractions. No way. Not him. Until her...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Pied Sniper by Camilla Chafer

    Pied Sniper by Camilla Chafer

    6 ratings
    When social media queen, Tiffany Rose is shot and kidnapped live on air, the crime grips the nation. Private Investigator Lexi Graves races to her aid but she's too late. The kidnappers are long gone and the only witness is a tiny, frightened dog named Elf. Even worse, Lexi and her best friend, Lily are arrested at the crime scene as prime suspects...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  cozy  mystery
  • Justice by D. Camille

    Justice by D. Camille

    6 ratings
    “The fool speaks, the wise man listens.” ~Ethiopian Proverb The saga continues…Justice Black is the heir to the Black legacy. Now ready to show that he’s more than the rich, handsome playboy…Justice sets out to prove that he can handle his own...
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    suspense  fiction  mystery  politics  book  adult
  • Roots of Vengeance by Maggie Cole

    Roots of Vengeance by Maggie Cole

    8 ratings
    Nothing about Connor Brooks is average. Not his looks, or kisses, or touches.He’s my target. Falling in love isn’t part of the assignment.My job is to determine if he’s a Twisted Heart, the vicious gang who killed my family.He’s innocent, but discovers my secret.My cover is blown. My heart shattered.But I annihilated his.Going forward, I tell my boss to only give me the most dangerous men...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  epic  family
  • To Love Someone by Maryann Jordan

    To Love Someone by Maryann Jordan

    8 ratings
    Not everyone has a hero’s welcome home.Joseph landed in Baytown when he left the military and had nowhere else to go. Used to being a loner, he discovered the small coastal town offered friendship… but love? That wasn’t even on his radar.Until meeting her. The infuriatingly independent veterinarian. Known to all as Sam, to him she would always be Samantha...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Wrapped In Perfection: A Billionaire Romance Love Story/Mafia Twist by Maggie Cole

    Wrapped In Perfection: A Billionaire Romance Love Story/Mafia Twist by Maggie Cole

    10 ratings
    Dmitri Ivanov is determined to repair every broken piece of me...My battered body healed. My heart hasn’t. Everything my ex convinced me to hate about myself, Dmitri turns upside down.From day one, he requires my commitment to him—including my full trust.In return, he claims he’s giving his to me.But the element of danger Dmitri gives off, isn’t just in my head. He’s involved in things...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  billionaire  book  poc-mc
  • Home to Stay by Maryann Jordan

    Home to Stay by Maryann Jordan

    10 ratings
    Home is no longer the place he left… but it’s all he’s got.John Roster is flying to his childhood home in Maine after a medical discharge from the Army. No one will be there to welcome him home other than his cranky grandfather… a personality trait the two men share. No job. No friends. And with a storm canceling all flights at the moment, no plane to catch...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Unbroken: The complete story by Riley Edwards

    Unbroken: The complete story by Riley Edwards

    10 ratings
    A husband gone too soon. A family left in tatters. A hero who sees beauty where others see broken. Ava Kelley lost more than her husband, so much more, that five years later, the mere memory of it is still paralyzing. After struggling to piece her life back together, a ghost from Ava’s past threatens to haunt her and her son’s future...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Diamond by Jessie Keane

    Diamond by Jessie Keane

    12 ratings
    *** THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER ***'A brilliant historical crime read' Bella'This thrilling and twisty crime novel is perfect for fans of Martina Cole' My Weekly'A rollercoaster of crime, revenge and murder' The SunBEHIND EVERY STRONG WOMAN IS AN EPIC STORY..
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  crime
  • Killian: Hope City, Book 8 by Kris Michaels

    Killian: Hope City, Book 8 by Kris Michaels

    6 ratings
    Killian Ganas was the drive and the brains behind Hope City Construction. He worked a fine margin of profit and loss to build his business and he was damn proud of what he’d accomplished. Then she showed up. He didn’t dislike many people, but it was a close thing when it came to Bekki King. The anger the vibrant, sexy woman incited made his blood boil. He wanted her… gone. Maybe...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  contemporary
  • Protecting Her Heart by Maryann Jordan

    Protecting Her Heart by Maryann Jordan

    6 ratings
    He’d known poverty… but overcame the odds to become the Chief of Police of a tiny beach town.She’d known wealth… but barely survived her world crashing.Wyatt Newman wanted to serve and protect.Millie Addair needed a place to hide and heal...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Knox by Maryann Jordan

    Knox by Maryann Jordan

    6 ratings
    A cruise brought his brother and sister-in-law together, but can lightning strike twice? Nah…Not when Knox is assigned to the security for a senior citizen cruise. Sigh… well, not all the Keepers can fall in love on a mission. Until he met the seniors’ activity director...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Sunset Kiss by Maryann Jordan

    Sunset Kiss by Maryann Jordan

    6 ratings
    An unexpected kiss at sunset can change your life. Luke overcame his background, thanks to the military. Now, a medic at the county jail on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, he had a job, small apartment, and friends. Not bad for a loner like him.Allie was sunshine, laughter, and fun. A teacher with a glow about her that made him wish to be worthy of a woman like her.A phone call changed his life...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Her Guardian by D. Camille

    Her Guardian by D. Camille

    6 ratings
    The Uncut Diamonds return...Trent and Callie's story in the series is one of twists and turns that take you on a journey through the past books of the series. Be sure to brush up on your Diamond history for this one...then get ready for the roller coaster ride...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  poc-mc  romance
  • Her Warrior by D. Camille

    Her Warrior by D. Camille

    6 ratings
    A chance meeting with the Sun God himself, had changed his life. He’d become an Uncut Diamond, in addition to a Senior Forensic Specialist with the FBI. He had more money in his bank account than he’d ever imagined and lived in a penthouse apartment. He was young, handsome, brilliant and dangerous as hell. At twenty-eight, Kyle was living the dream...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  poc-mc  romance
  • Devil's Due: Satan's Devils MC Colorado Chapter #3 by Manda Mellett

    Devil's Due: Satan's Devils MC Colorado Chapter #3 by Manda Mellett

    6 ratings
    When I left everything behind to go nomad, I didn’t expect to run into trouble before I stepped foot in the clubhouse I was aiming for. I didn’t expect to save a woman, not just once but multiple times. I didn’t expect to pit myself against the US Marshals or another MC. I’d just extracted myself from one relationship, I didn’t want another...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  contemporary
  • Private Stock by Iris Bolling

    Private Stock by Iris Bolling

    6 ratings
    Cainan Scott has come to the end of the road. The people looking to kill him have discovered his location. The witness Protection Program has done all they could. He now has to walk away to save the woman he loves. AnnieMarie has waited all her life for a love like her parent’s. To save someone’s life the man she loves exposed himself to criminals he was scheduled to testify against...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book
  • Black Tonya: A Women's Fiction Novel by Patrice Balark

    Black Tonya: A Women's Fiction Novel by Patrice Balark

    6 ratings
    Tonya Heart was born with two strikes against her; one being a drug addicted mother who would rather coddle a crack-pipe than nurture her own child and two, an absentee father whom she wouldn’t recognize if she passed him on the streets...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  black-mc  book  poc-mc
  • The Healer by Kiersten Modglin

    The Healer by Kiersten Modglin

    6 ratings
    His job is to heal the broken...she may be what breaks him. Jesse Jesse Mathis’ life was in shambles. He lost the woman he loved just months before their wedding, his career as a surgeon was at an all time low, and his forbidden feelings for his best friend were growing more confusing by the day...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  mystery  romance
  • Alex by D. Camille

    Alex by D. Camille

    6 ratings
    “When you follow in the path of your father, you learn to walk like him.” ~Ashanti Proverb Alex Jackson is known as one half of the male offspring of Sean Jackson and Lily Masters-Jackson. Being born a twin and a genius, are secondary to Alex’s other ‘special’ gift...
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    suspense  fiction  black-mc  poc-mc  book  adult
  • The Scarlet Affair by Elise Noble

    The Scarlet Affair by Elise Noble

    6 ratings
    Eight dead men. Eight grieving widows… After a series of particularly nasty home invasions, Blackwood Security is hired to catch the killers. With the company’s reputation at stake, everyone on the team is desperate to solve the mystery, unaware that there’s a traitor in their midst...
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    suspense  fiction  romance  humor  book  adult
  • Alexei by Eva Winners

    Alexei by Eva Winners

    8 ratings
    Alexei Nikolaev.Blessed with the face of Adonis.Cursed with eyes colder than the Artic and a past he can’t escape.His history is as tragic as a Dostoyevsky tale.He’s been on the FBI’s radar for years but has managed to always stay a step ahead and just out of their grasp.When I’m forced to work with him, fire ignites and things spiral out of control...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  poc-mc
  • Oath of Sacrifice by Jane Henry

    Oath of Sacrifice by Jane Henry

    8 ratings
    She may be promised to a stranger... But we know the truth. Rosa Rossi is mine. Mine to have and to hold, No matter the cost. If we're discovered, My life is forfeit, And she'll be exiled forever. But I know... I see through every glance sent my way I feel every pulse of her heart. And my heart beats with hers...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  contemporary
  • Web of Betrayal by Maggie Cole

    Web of Betrayal by Maggie Cole

    8 ratings
    Most women can’t handle my filthy, bossy mouth under the sheets…So when I agree to take in the woman who was rescued with my sister, I fight my demons.Every moment I spend with Lena, the craving for her grows.But she was declared by the Twisted Hearts and forced to marry a monster. The last thing she needs is another man telling her what to do...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  new-adult
  • IRISH by Jaime Lewis

    IRISH by Jaime Lewis

    8 ratings
    Is fate real?That is the question that Ky “Irish” Daniels keeps asking himself when he meets the gorgeous, blue-eyed, southern belle with a busted tire one rainy night, and becomes instantly enchanted. Known for being a wild playboy, Irish finds that easing into a relationship, especially with his reputation, isn’t simple...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Code Name: Diesel by Heather Slade

    Code Name: Diesel by Heather Slade

    8 ratings
    DIESEL As a Cornell grad and former CIA operative, I’ve got the wits and thirst for danger to go deep into the shadows. Seeing my fair share of death and destruction, I never flinch when my life is on the line. But when I meet her, I know she’s the only one who can truly destroy me. BRYAR This damn serial killer investigation is going to be the death of me—literally...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  audiobook  book  contemporary
  • Shadow in the Mountain by KaLyn Cooper

    Shadow in the Mountain by KaLyn Cooper

    8 ratings
    Another mission into the shadows was the last place he wanted to be. Last time it ended his career. This time promises death or salvation.Ryker Tufano has spent the last several months drowning his survivor’s guilt—and unexpected ejection from the Navy—in alcohol and self-loathing. His entire SEAL team, and his memory, were lost on their last mission...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Cane's Dominance by E.C. Land

    Cane's Dominance by E.C. Land

    10 ratings
    CanePeople look at me and think I’m nothing, that I’m a nobody, but they don't know the real me. I’m a member of the Devil’s Riot MC, but my brothers don't know the truth. When I was a child I managed to survive the pit of darkness, and this darkness . . . it's only something some children endure...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book
  • Fuse's Hold by E.C. Land

    Fuse's Hold by E.C. Land

    10 ratings
    FuseBeing who I am, most people, not a member of the club, assume I got my road name for being able to fix shit and my brains. What I’m really known for is my short fuse. Being a part of the Inferno’s Clutch MC, I handle shit for the club that could easily put me behind bars for years. I also go to fights to release the aggression that builds within me...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  crime
  • Trapped with the Billionaire by Erin Swann

    Trapped with the Billionaire by Erin Swann

    10 ratings
    His eyes drew me in. I wanted to hold back. One touch of his lips and he won. I noticed him while basking on the beach in Barbados. I met him on the plane back home. It seemed like fate. Reality slapped me in the face when I got into the office Monday. Our company had been bought, and now I worked for him: the man who wanted to dismantle all that my family had built...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  humor  romance
  • Dolores Claiborne/Insomnia/Rose Madder by Stephen King

    Dolores Claiborne/Insomnia/Rose Madder by Stephen King

    14 ratings
    Titles include Dolores Claiborne, Insomnia and Rose Madder...
  • Howler by Jessica Ames

    Howler by Jessica Ames

    6 ratings
    HowlerAs President of the Manchester Chapter of the Untamed Sons my job is simple: defend our territory and expand our reach. Ravage sent me here to build an empire and over the years that’s what I did. I carved out a slice of paradise for me and my brothers. We reaped the rewards of that peace, until a brother’s ex turns up and tells him his daughter is in danger...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book
  • Masters of Illusions by D. Camille

    Masters of Illusions by D. Camille

    6 ratings
    Sean Jackson is the...Assistant to Jordan Black at Black Diamond Holdings. Just what the assistance is that he provides is yet to be revealed. Sean is the epitome of the classic gentleman with a cool, relaxed demeanor on the outside a dangerous side within that is unrivaled. Sean becomes captivated by a curvaceous chocolate Goddess by the name of Lily Masters at their first encounter...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  poc-mc  romance
  • Art of Deception by D. Camille

    Art of Deception by D. Camille

    6 ratings
    Ray Parker is the Sun God. He is accustomed to doing things his way, in life and in love. Ray controls his own destiny and is determined that no woman will ever conquer his heart or change his lifestyle. As he deals with threats to his life and the lives of his brothers, he must be at the top of his game...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  poc-mc  romance
  • The Lion by d Camille

    The Lion by d Camille

    6 ratings
    Rion Shaw is the Lion and understands his purpose. A retired professional baseball player, he returns to his home in Detroit to purchase a major league franchise. Rion has to tackle government corruption and systematic racism in his quest. He didn’t realize that one person held the key to all of his dreams until she knocks him off his feet...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  poc-mc  romance
  • Sorin by Brooke Sivendra

    Sorin by Brooke Sivendra

    6 ratings
    A code. A cult. A kidnapping. James Thomas is playing a deadly game of chess, but not everyone will survive…. Maya Ashwood has been taken hostage, and her kidnapper wants two things in exchange: James Thomas and Mak Ashwood.James must create a plan that will enable him to both rescue Maya and keep Mak safe from the clutches of the man hunting him.The stakes have never been higher...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  crime
  • Free Fall by Elle James

    Free Fall by Elle James

    6 ratings
    He pushes limits, tempting death…Former Green Beret, Matteo “Tayo” Perez is a risk-taking adrenalin junky with a load of survivor's guilt trying to find his way in a civilian world. He’s working in construction and moonlighting as a sky-diving instructor when he’s offered a position with Brotherhood Protectors Colorado. Glad to find a job utilizing his Army training, he accepts...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Breaking Promises by Elle James

    Breaking Promises by Elle James

    6 ratings
    Delta Force Operative Asher Gray otherwise known as “Smoke” is on temporary assignment to the American embassy in Jerusalem. Never one to get involved too deeply with the opposite sex, he finds he can’t keep his eyes or hands off the ambassador’s assistant who happens to be a trained bodyguard.Danica “Danny” Turner learned her fighting skills in the Army and then in the MMA arena...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Confessions  (Brantley Walker: Off the Books Book 7) by Nicole Edwards

    Confessions (Brantley Walker: Off the Books Book 7) by Nicole Edwards

    6 ratings
    From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nicole Edwards comes the seventh installment in her Brantley Walker: Off the Books series, which follows the Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis and the rest of the Off the Books Task...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book
  • Landon by Dale Mayer

    Landon by Dale Mayer

    6 ratings
    Landon, after a tough couple of years helping his navy buddy live out his last years, needed a break. Tracking a war dog named Chica to make sure it was okay sounded perfect. Especially being able to take his three chihuahuas with him...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Rick by Maryann Jordan

    Rick by Maryann Jordan

    6 ratings
    He wasn’t new to the job. He wasn’t new to her.Rick had worked for Lighthouse Security along with his brother and some of the best people he’d known when he got out of the SEALs.That’s when he met her… a co-worker’s sister. Sexy. Smart. And a CIA-op stationed in Egypt...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
  • Her Shield by D. Camille

    Her Shield by D. Camille

    6 ratings
    *The Uncut Series is the sequel to The Black Diamond series featuring the younger characters that were introduced in the original series. The mysteries and storyline follow The Black Diamond Series. It is recommended that you read The Black Diamond Series before beginning The Uncut Series to have a full grasp of the plot and storyline.* Marcus Graham is a Special Agent for the FBI...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book  romance
  • Dark Irish by Stacey Reynolds

    Dark Irish by Stacey Reynolds

    6 ratings
    With the arrival of autumn comes peace at last for the O’Brien family. Or does it? The fall brings with it a small girl’s visions, an incoming storm, and a season for revelations. Finn Murphy is the luckiest of men. Married to the fierce and beautiful O’Brien sister, his devotion to Brigid and his children is unwavering. In his own family tree, he’s the rare breed...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  audiobook  book  paranormal
  • Unforeseen by Rhonda R. Dennis

    Unforeseen by Rhonda R. Dennis

    6 ratings
    Alternate cover edition 1478387491 Paramedic Emily Boudreaux was given an ultimatum: choose between two incredible men. Though incredibly different, both have exceptional qualities that would appeal to any woman! Sheriff Holden Dautry is smart, sexy, and commanding; Chief Deputy Jackson Sonnier is caring, protective, and handsome...
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    fiction  suspense  adult  book
  • Lucian by Brooke Sivendra

    Lucian by Brooke Sivendra

    6 ratings
    Sarquis’ portraits changed everything. James Thomas has the identity of the man hunting him, but there’s one problem… James can’t kill him until he has the code that will save Mak Ashwood’s life. And the man hunting him is the only one with the code.James must take him alive, but he can’t do that without resources. Resources he doesn’t currently have...
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    fiction  suspense  action-adventure  adult  book  military
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