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Illuminati: Roundtable of the Bosses by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
14 ratingsThe saga of love, loyalty, and crime continues ...After the tragic and bloody end to The Cartel's reign, Carter is forced into isolation to evade the law. With his wife, Miamor, facing federal charges and his dear brother six feet under, Carter has never been more alone. His empire is at his feet, and he has no idea how to rebuild his kingdom...Categorized as:
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![Darkest Deeds (Cavalieri Della Morte) by Cora Kenborn]()
Darkest Deeds (Cavalieri Della Morte) by Cora Kenborn
8 ratingsNo one is innocent in the eyes of the Cavalieri Della Morte. If your name ends up on my list, your time is up. No regrets. No mercy. No conscience. Until the enemy becomes my twisted obsession. Two days ago, I paid a price to fulfill a vendetta. Twenty minutes ago, I threw it all away. Stolen in the night. Held against her will. Bound to a monster... -
![Savage Tracker by Maggie Cole]()
Savage Tracker by Maggie Cole
15 ratingsWanting anything resembling what I had should suffocate me. Meeting my neighbor, Obrecht Ivanov, confuses me. The moment he walks through my door, I desperately want him to command me to kneel. I swore I would never return to anything like life with my ex-husband... -
![Cruel Enforcer by Maggie Cole]()
Cruel Enforcer by Maggie Cole
15 ratingsA tormented soul on the verge of breaking...The night we met, I joked about being his cougar. He said it depended on how much I could handle. Nothing prepared me for how Sergey Ivanov turned my world upside down.Borderline scandalous describes the things he introduces me to. Every limit I reach, he knows to back off or keep pushing... -
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![The Inside Man by Brittney Sahin]()
The Inside Man by Brittney Sahin
16 ratingsThey'll do anything for a second shot at forever.When Cole McGregor entered my life, my whole world changed. My new neighbor was older, gorgeous, and the Irish accent had me swooning. And no matter what, he was always there for me, but only as a friend.The day I walked out of his life without a trace . . . I'd left not as a young girl with a crush but as a woman in love... -
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Wicked Liar : A Dark Mafia Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
12 ratingsThis is Dominic's story... -
![Broken Fighter by Maggie Cole]()
Broken Fighter by Maggie Cole
14 ratingsHe’s my brother’s best friend, a Russian killer, and boxer with no ties to the O’Malley crime family—my family.I’ve loved and studied him forever. I witnessed him change when I was only thirteen. He doesn’t know I’m aware he kills, or how I notice once a year he gets a call and disappears.For years we fight our attraction. One night, we succumb to our desire.Every touch he gives me is electric... -
![The Ghost: A Bratva Blood Novella by SR Jones]()
The Ghost: A Bratva Blood Novella by SR Jones
8 ratingsAndrius:In order to ensure my wife can live freely and safely, I might be about to blow up my marriage.War is coming though, and sometimes the only thing you can do is head into battle. This time, my enemies won't see me coming. I'll slip into their lives like a ghost, and leave them devastated. I must hope and pray that when I return to my own life, my wife will still be waiting for me... -
![Missing in the Falls by Elle Gray]()
Missing in the Falls by Elle Gray
8 ratingsWho killed Lexi Wise?Former FBI agent Spenser Song thought she was leaving the chaos behind her after taking the job as Sheriff of Sweetwater Falls.But when a monster from her past catches up with her, she finds herself fighting for her life once again.Despite the danger, Spenser begins to settle in, making new friends and earning the respect of the local townspeople... -
![Requiem of Sin by Nicole Fox]()
Requiem of Sin by Nicole Fox
16 ratingsI walked into the wrong hotel room...To a naked man fresh out of the shower.Now, I’m pregnant with his baby.I should’ve left as soon as I saw him.He was too beautiful to be real.I got halfway to the door…And then he saw exactly what I was trying to hide.“Who hurt you?” he said when he glimpsed the bruises. “Let me fix it.”I should’ve said no.But honestly? I deserve a little luck from the universe...Categorized as:
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![Tempt Me: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Tempt Me: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
10 ratingsLove is a weakness for a man like me…Two years ago my enemies murdered my wife.They took away the mother of my newborn son.That’s how I became the beast…A merciless, heartless, soulless creature.That’s why I made the deal with Ava:Take her to repay her father’s debt…I couldn’t resist.Not when I saw she feared me as much as she wanted me.I wanted the beauty, a woman nearly half my age... -
![Into the Black: A Romantic Thriller by Elise Noble]()
Into the Black: A Romantic Thriller by Elise Noble
10 ratingsDiamond may be used to saving the world, but can she save her own relationship? With her husband’s killer still on the loose and her life in England a disaster, Diamond returns to the only thing she knows: work. As the star of special ops takes on enemies from the States to Syria, she finds the toughest battle is the one going on in her own head...Categorized as:
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![No Greater Love by D.A. Young]()
No Greater Love by D.A. Young
10 ratingsAlexei and Vivienne Romankov have always been the loving and supportive patriarch and matriarch of the Sullivan clan and their extended family, but how did this power couple come to be, and who or what is behind the wedge that has driven them apart for more than twenty years? Take a trip down memory lane as we discover their not-so-humble beginnings and finally learn the truth behind all the... -
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Knights of Sin MC: The Complete Series by Erin Trejo
10 ratings****"It's like getting half the series for free!!"**** Book 1 Never Letting Go : MICAH: Ten years ago I messed up. I pushed the one thing I loved the most away. I watched her run as far as she could. I ruined the love we had. I threw myself into the Marine's thinking I could get her out of my system. That didn't work. When I came back I got the worst news ever. Or so I thought... -
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![Menacing by E.C. Land, Elizabeth Knox]()
Menacing by E.C. Land, Elizabeth Knox
10 ratingsSomeone's trying to use my past against me.VanirThe one thing I love about my life is that when I go through shit, I'm not alone. The club's always got my back. I've been seeing Vail for a while now and when a series of old photographs are brought to light, Vail almost leaves. I almost lost the best thing in my damn life. While things might've been fine, I wasn't going to simply let it go... -
![Celt by Aria Ray]()
Celt by Aria Ray
10 ratingsA scorching hot badass looking for redemption. A single dad crazy about his daughter. My sworn protector.Tall, dark and Irish, Celt stole my heart the day he saved me from my predatory husband.But I keep it a secret from him. I can’t let myself become bound to anyone right now. I have to regain control of my life first.A fresh start. No brawny, possessive bikers allowed... -
![Cannon by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
Cannon by Lane Hart, D.B. West
10 ratingsWhen the livelihood of the Savage Kings MC is threatened, Cannon Erikson steps up. He’s ready to do whatever it takes to win the war the former police chief started thanks to his twin, Conrad’s involvement with the chief’s daughter.Cannon’s determined to ruin the chief’s political aspirations, starting by backing his opponent in the race for mayor... -
![The War by S.R. Jones]()
The War by S.R. Jones
12 ratingsKonstantin:I took her to protect her. To keep her safe.Now she wants more.She wants to claim my heart.She says she will fight for me, for us.Trouble is, I don’t know if I have anything left to give.Cassie:He took me to keep me safe.My captor, my protector, my lover.I want more. He’s a Bratva king, and every king needs his queen.My heart is on the line, but I won’t give up the fight... -
![Black and Red: A Billionaire SEAL Story, Book 10 (In the Shadows) by P.T. Michelle]()
Black and Red: A Billionaire SEAL Story, Book 10 (In the Shadows) by P.T. Michelle
6 ratingsA high-stakes, standalone novel set in the bestselling IN THE SHADOWS world featuring a billionaire former SEAL and an investigative journalist. When a Blake is taken, Sebastian and Talia will discover just how strong their bond and trust in each other is in order to find the culprit before it’s too late to save their family... -
![Disruptive Force by Elle James]()
Disruptive Force by Elle James
6 ratingsThey'll have to trust each other in order to survive this mission. CJ Grainger has insider knowledge on a terrorist group’s plans, making her a target. She must rely on the help of Cole McCastlain to escape. Yet, CJ and Cole will only make it out alive if they can place their lives in each other's hands... -
![Faded Gray Lines by Cora Kenborn]()
Faded Gray Lines by Cora Kenborn
8 ratingsA dark second chance mafia romanceLove is the deadliest lie.I had the picture-perfect life.Then I fell for the boy my mother warned me about.A lowlife. A criminal.To me, he was just Matty. To the world, he was Mateo Cortes, a soulless killer for the Carrera Cartel.We were the virgin and the villain. The debutante and the devil.He swore we'd end in ruin. I swore love would conquer all.I was wrong... -
![The Scandal by S.R. Jones]()
The Scandal by S.R. Jones
8 ratingsTwo broken people don’t make a whole, they just make a mess.The first moment I saw Rhea, I knew I’d burn the world down just to have her.Her beauty captured me, but her spirit made me want to stay.I was the married cartel kingpin, and she was the abused cult member. We were a match made in hell.We were the worst idea, but we were the best reality... -
![Thrill Me: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Thrill Me: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
8 ratingsTime to break the rules and make her submit to me… We dance like devils, except we wear masks. Every night a different one. Dancing on the edge. Dancing with danger. Me and her, for years. I’ve allowed her to think she doesn’t already belong to me. Time to change that up and claim her. Possess her, dominate her, own her. Heart. Body. Mind. Soul... -
![The Heir: (A Dark Mafia Romance) Bratva Blood by SR Jones, Silla Webb]()
The Heir: (A Dark Mafia Romance) Bratva Blood by SR Jones, Silla Webb
8 ratingsI'm the heir apparent to the Bratva throne.She's my new obsession.We shared one night of passion, and I walked away.But when my shiny new obsession attacks at the heart of my Bratva family, all bets are off.Zoey is now enemy number one to my Bratva brothers.I'm going to be the one to find her, though.Soon we're engaged in a deadly game of cat and mouse... -
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![The Invitation by A.J. Rivers]()
The Invitation by A.J. Rivers
8 ratingsWhen FBI agent Ava James received a call from an ex,she could have never predicted the mayhem that would follow...After receiving an invitation to attend a Christmas themed wedding in the mountains,Ava had planned out her perfect winter escape.However, the getaway turns into a nightmare when she stumbles upon the groom’s sister frozen in the snow...Categorized as:
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![New York Ruthless: The Complete Series by Sadie Kincaid]()
New York Ruthless: The Complete Series by Sadie Kincaid
8 ratingsThe complete New York Ruthless Series containing an additional exclusive bonus chapter for each bookRyan RuleRyan RedemptionRyan RetributionRyan ReignRyan RenewedJessie Heaton is a fearless, flame-haired computer hacker. Independent and feisty, she’s relied on no-one but herself since the age of sixteen... -
![The God by S.R. Jones]()
The God by S.R. Jones
10 ratingsDasha:Bohdan. His name means given by God.He seemed to be. With a body to rival Adonis, a sharp mind, and the face of an angel.Pity his soul was forged by the devil himself.He was the boy I loved.He was the boy who broke me.I never wanted to see him again.Now--he's back.Bohdan:Dasha. My ballerina, with the red hair and the bluest eyes.The girl who betrayed me.The girl who lied to me... -
![Black Butterfly by Tiffany Patterson]()
Black Butterfly by Tiffany Patterson
10 ratingsEach book in the Black Burlesque Series are STANDALONE novels. Book 1: Black Pearl Book 2: Black Dahlia Andre Collins is not looking for love. In fact, love is the last thing on his mind as he continues to run one of the country’s most successful financial services firms alongside his brother. Andre is steadfast in the belief that love and marriage just aren’t for him... -
![Savior by Eden Summers]()
Savior by Eden Summers
10 ratingsI was stolen. Hidden. Trapped in a hell beyond salvation. Until him. Luca. The man who changed everything with his soothing words and vows of protection. I shouldn't trust him. What he promises is something I gave up on long ago. And yet here I am, falling under the spell of a reality I crave. I want him to save me. I need it... -
![The CEO of Cristo: A Secret Baby Billionaire Romance by Sophie Lark]()
The CEO of Cristo: A Secret Baby Billionaire Romance by Sophie Lark
10 ratingsI Lost The Love Of My Life…My best friend betrayed me.He stole my company and my freedom.I might have forgiven that. But there’s one thing I’ll never forgive. He ripped my love from my arms and wrapped her up in his.He sent me to Hell. Now I’m back. For her, and for my revenge… “The CEO of Cristo ” is a Secret Baby Billionaire Romance, inspired by Alexandre Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo”... -
![The Pledge by S.R. Jones]()
The Pledge by S.R. Jones
10 ratingsIn my world, you take what you want, and rules are made to be broken. In her world, people are good, kind, and honorable. When our worlds collide, the fallout will burn us both. Stella - her name means star, and for me she burns brighter than any other woman. I've watched her from afar, telling myself she deserves better than me. When she gets taken, all bets are off, and I make my move... -
![Cooper by Lane Hart, D.B. West]()
Cooper by Lane Hart, D.B. West
10 ratingsCooper and Elizabeth Townsend are from two very different worlds - she's an attorney and he's an outlaw biker. At first, she was just an escape he needed, but now she's everything to him, even though their relationship remains a secret.After his world is blown apart, Cooper is no longer the same man he was before... -
![The Hit by S.R. Jones]()
The Hit by S.R. Jones
12 ratingsKeep your friends close, and your enemies in your bed... VIOLETI was taken and given to Andrius.A cold-blooded, unforgiving hitman.I only went and fell for him. Believed the lie of his beauty.But it all turned ugly and dark, and now I'm adrift.ANDRIUSA gift... mine.I believed she belonged to me, let myself hope. But it all came crashing down in the worst way... -
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![Black Limit by Charlotte Byrd]()
Black Limit by Charlotte Byrd
12 ratingsIs this the end of us? I found a woman I can’t live without. We’ve been through so much. We’ve had our set backs. But our love is stronger than ever. We are survivors. But when they take her from me at the altar, right before she is to become my wife, everything breaks. I will do anything to free her. I will do anything to make her mine for good... -
![A Silent Reckoning by Nikita Slater]()
A Silent Reckoning by Nikita Slater
6 ratingsA Silent Reckoning is the second book in International Bestselling Author Nikita Slater's mafia romance Sinner's Empire Trilogy.One year.Jozef is ready to reclaim the woman who got away from him and start their lives together. He has watched, he has waited and now he will build his empire with his woman at his side.One year.Shaun never thought she'd see him again... -
![Who by Megan Mitcham]()
Who by Megan Mitcham
6 ratingsA billionaire in high heels. A relentless stalker. A chance rooftop meeting. Her choices could send everything crashing down.Billionaire Larkin Ashford is fiercely independent, but even she has to admit her fashion empire was built on the backs of brides. When her company has the opportunity to go public, her board of directors won’t pull the trigger unless she settles down... -
![High Bar by Ivy Nelson]()
High Bar by Ivy Nelson
6 ratingsFive years ago, my life changed forever.I spent two nights with a stunning woman I’ll never forget, but I pushed her away because a relationship was impossible.Then I came to Vegas with the second-born sons of three rival crime families with the goal of making it a neutral ground for our families.So far, it’s worked.We’ve prevented an all-out mafia war... -
![Calculated Risk by Janie Crouch]()
Calculated Risk by Janie Crouch
6 ratingsShe thought she was finally safe, But her past won’t let her go. Sheriff’s deputy Tanner Dempsey is just doing his job when he stops a shoplifter trying to steal diapers and formula. But something about this frightened young woman makes him want to do more... -
![Bound by the Bratva: A Dark Mafia Romance (Bratva Brotherhood) by Bianca Cole]()
Bound by the Bratva: A Dark Mafia Romance (Bratva Brotherhood) by Bianca Cole
6 ratingsWe are from two different worlds, but I can't stay away. I'm investigating a shooting at a charity event that doesn't make sense.My superiors tell me to leave it alone--It's a closed case.But I can't.Leaving mysteries unsolved isn't in my nature, so I keep on digging.It all leads me to one man, Alexi Barinov, rumored Russian Mafia member.The problem is, every time I go near him, I'm a mess... -
![Frozen Kiss by E.C. Land]()
Frozen Kiss by E.C. Land
6 ratingsFrozen in heart to others, can he be that way with me?BlakeMy life is turned upside down. Or maybe right-side up. I’m not sure, but either way, it’s in the hands of a man I just met. A man I feel a connection to and decide to give him my trust. Maybe the fact he’s friends with my brother helps.Danger surrounds us all, and I’m not sure if I’m strong enough to handle what’s coming... -
![Deliver Us: Books 1-3 by Pam Godwin]()
Deliver Us: Books 1-3 by Pam Godwin
6 ratingsThree scorching hot romance thrillers from New York Times bestselling author, Pam Godwin: Deliver, Vanquish, and Disclaim.Are you ready to fall in love with a villain?Van Quiso’s chilling gunmetal eyes will shiver your blood and torment your heart... -
![Keenan's Kingdom by Raven Scott, Elizabeth Knox]()
Keenan's Kingdom by Raven Scott, Elizabeth Knox
6 ratingsI ruined everything and now I’ll fix it.Near death experiences change everyone’s view on life. I know it did for me. The irony is when blood’s shed, those who hold you dear come rushing in. It’s when Delilah came back, even when I thought she was done with me, even after I fucked everything up.She came to my bedside and it made me realize there’s a sliver of hope... -
![Show of Force by Elle James]()
Show of Force by Elle James
6 ratingsA former marine must help a Russian spy…But can he trust her?Force Recon marine Mack Balkman would do anything for Declan’s Defenders and the boss who gave him a second chance. But aiding a rogue Russian spy pushes his loyalty to the limits. Beautiful, cunning Riley Lansing loves her adopted country—and her baby brother, who is being held for ransom... -
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![Beautiful Devil by Piper Stone]()
Beautiful Devil by Piper Stone
6 ratingsI made my name and my fortune carrying out every hit with absolute precision. But this time it wasn’t a job, it was personal, and something went horribly wrong. This time there was a witness... -
![Lavish Corruption by Alta Hensley, Stasia Black]()
Lavish Corruption by Alta Hensley, Stasia Black
6 ratingsGood girls don’t break rules—but for one night with him, any risk was worth it.Walker St. Claire is my older brother’s best friend and strictly off limits. Especially while he’s an Initiate during his Trials to gain entrance to the secret society.But after a lifetime of following the rules and being the good girl everyone expected me to be, I’m ready to break a few... -
![Atoning Conviction by Greer Rivers]()
Atoning Conviction by Greer Rivers
8 ratingsPHOENIXTheir screams haunt me.I’ve tried to drown them out,But now I’m forced to fight my demons in this hell.Shackles remind me I’m a hostage.That my pain isn’t a nightmare.This time, the screams are my own.Only one thing gets me through it all.Brown Eyes.She is my strength and my downfall.But does she want to be rescued?I used to be haunted by the evil in my nightmares.Now the monsters are real... -
![Fear 2: Falling in Love with An Alpha Billionaire by Amarie Avant]()
Fear 2: Falling in Love with An Alpha Billionaire by Amarie Avant
8 ratingsLuxury's sole desire is to love Victor, a man that cannot love her. She once feared him. Mysterious and dark, Victor's cerulean eyes hypnotized Luxury's mind and commanded the drumming of her heart. The Duke has claimed her. Victor will keep Luxury against The Queen's order. As the palace echos with footsteps, the English dare to whisper the horrible truths... -
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![A SEAL's Surrender by Makenna Jameison]()
A SEAL's Surrender by Makenna Jameison
8 ratingsHe’s the one man she can never forgive…or forget.Lexi Mattingly, a hotshot Pentagon security specialist, can’t escape her past. Sent down to Little Creek to track down hackers attempting to infiltrate Top Secret naval databases, the last man she expects to run into is the ruggedly handsome Navy SEAL she left in Coronado a lifetime ago...
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