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The Assignment


Rowdy Rooksy - 2021
    

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Sabrina B. Scales - 2019
    Being the sole provider of his household before he was old enough to get a job, it was no surprise that he maintained that position when super stardom landed at his door…Kenny She was born into the struggle, a place where abandonment was just one of the many things that could fall into your path. She learned early on that it was her responsibility to protect herself, and sometimes the ones she loved. In her eyes, pain was not a thing to be shared. It was better managed alone. And the weight of it, though crippling, was hers to carry and no one else’s…Tashena They were born into the struggle, separated by a few blocks of concrete and heavy doses of pain, somehow finding their way back to each other after life and its perils pushed them apart. The truth needed to be told before either of their hearts could mend. Healing was needed on both ends before reception was an option. Trust needed to be established before love was a possibility. Such heavy burdens to bare for souls that were already carrying too much. Plus, a story of love...through the struggle.

Riker (Soulless Kings MC, #5)


Andi Rhodes - 2021
    I do what I’m told, no matter how grizzly, how dangerous, how inhumane. And I live for it. I like hurting people, teaching them a lesson they couldn’t possibly forget. But even I have my limits. I don’t hurt women, children, or animals. In fact, if I catch you crossing that line, I’ll make you pay… with your life. So when another local MC reaches out to us for help with a traffic problem, I jump on it. The problem is, I don’t realize exactly who I’ll be working with until I come face to face with her. Yeah, that’s right, her. It doesn’t take me long to realize why they call her Looney Tunes, and I kinda love the fact that there’s a female version of me out there. And I’m willing to burn down her walls to prove we’re two sides to the same coin.Luna…Looney Tunes. That’s what they call me. And I’ve earned the nickname. I embrace it, embody it, revel in it. Some would say I have a screw loose, but I don’t care. I’m the President of the Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Oregon Chapter and my ability to handle the more unsavory side of life makes me good at what I do. So when I have to enlist the help of another MC, I don’t like it. Not even when their Enforcer stirs up fantasies I’ve worked hard to ignore. I don’t do relationships, or even one night stands. They’re too much trouble, too distracting. And it’s never been a problem for me… until him. Can I let him in enough to get the job done without compromising a life system that works for me? I don’t know, but I’m sure as hell going to try.

Fear None


Amarie Avant - 2022
    . .TATUMI lived by my father’s motto until River entered the MMA cage, River’s brown eyes reflected mystery, and his soul held darkness.Off-limits to a good girl like me.One day, the demons that haunted River swallowed him whole. Forever passed away yet I failed at forgetting the beast who showed me a tender side of him.Now, I’m the law. A cop.River’s as gorgeous as sin. An ex-convict.And I’m the reason he was tossed in the slammer.RIVERCoach treated me better than any blood of mine. I stabbed him in the back.This time I’ll twist the knife, steal his most prized possession: his daughter, my everything.Tatum’s innocence was created for my corruption. Prison sharpened the monster she couldn’t save.She can take down any enemy.But her biggest opponent has a claim to her heart.I’ve loved that girl for the better part of my life. Only one of us stopped loving the other. And it wasn’t me.Trigger warning: this story has some dark elements and graphic language, steamy scenes, and twisted situations.

Bent (The Owned Series Book 2)


Derek Masters - 2018
    The fear of losing my job is nothing like the fear of what could happen to the woman who is slowly working her way past my wall. For the first time in my life I can see how bent I am. Hannah: Reed was nothing like the monster that I had expected would now own me. Just as I'm starting to trust him I discover something I could never imagine. As he chips away at me I wonder how we will end? I’m so scared that all the pieces won’t get put back together. Will we ever be whole or are we destined to be forever bent? Bent is book Two of The Owned Series. It ends on a cliffhanger which will be answered in book 3. Don't let this deter you. This is one book you won't want to put down!

Shadow


Drew Sera - 2018
    But from the moment I saw her, I knew I wanted her.I shouldn’t have spoken to her. Messing with her means digging my own grave. Pursuing her puts my family at risk.Chloe is my light, but family is everything…

Baggage Claimed


Alexandra Warren - 2019
    I know your spirit. I’m more concerned with that.” Ryan and Will. Two strangers with instant chemistry on an adventure fueled by a fiery connection neither can contain. But not everything is as it seems. Or is it? Note: While this standalone book tells a complete story, it is novella-length meaning it is shorter by design. If you prefer your stories longer, I’d highly recommend checking out another Alexandra Warren project. :)

Onyx


Nikki Landis - 2018
    It doesn't help that he's been assigned as her guardian, a job he never guessed would bring him face to face with his darkest enemy. The same enemy that ruined his childhood and caused the death of his parents. Haunted by a tragic past and forced to confront his demons, Derek must find a way to protect the woman who's become his entire world while also seeking answers to the nightmares that plague his nights. Will Derek become consumed by the flames as vengeance burns within his veins?*** This is NOT Fan Fiction. *** * AUTHOR'S NOTE: A compelling and dark paranormal romance trilogy about a unique group of individuals joining forces to defeat a sinister master Collective in a world where reality mixes with fantasy with disastrous and often humorous results. Mayhem, dark secrets, villains & heroes, and thrilling adventure awaits! * May contain triggers, recommended 18+ *

Lost Between Them


J. Cartwright - 2019
    But that's not the only motivator. The way he sees his boss and best friend Paul has changed, his feelings transforming into something new and exciting. No matter how hard he tries, he just can't shake it.Jade loves their attention, the two gorgeous friends who swing by to see her at the cafe every day. They're both like something ripped straight from her dreams, and after she finds herself stranded, she can't turn down their offer to have her stay over. When the power goes out she's left with a dilemma; does she stay on her own in the cold, or go and join them in Michael's room where it's warmer?Paul's never done anything like this before. He has eyes for Jade, they both do. How could he possibly resist her? She's beautiful, smart, and great fun to be around. When they find out she's got no way of getting home, it's only right that they let her stay over at Michael's. They're both stranded and caught in the storm after-all. Now, with the power out, he's face to face with the most important decision of his life. Does he embark on a journey that threatens to completely change him, or does he turn his back on something incredible? "Lost Between Them" Is a hot and steamy MMF romance intended for mature audiences 18+ This story contains male on male sex and explores the evolving relationship between all three characters and their changing sexuality. Approximately 43,000 words with HEA ending.

The Lover


Nia Forrester - 2017
    Thankfully, she isn't looking for that. What she does want is a baby. And after a rash decision made during a one-night stand, she just may be having one, with the very successful, good-looking, but completely wrong for her, Spencer Hall. But once Spencer learns that he may become a father, Ryann just can't shake him. He isn't interested in being an absentee parent; and she isn't interested in having a man hang around who is hell-bent on crawling into her heart, breaking down her defenses and unearthing all her secrets, including the ugliest one of all.

My Anti-Valentine


Danielle Allen - 2021
    It’s a corporate scheme that was designed to monetize fake romance. It’s a capitalistic scam to profit off performative love. This year, I agreed to be Emmanuel’s date to his cousin’s wedding because we’re friends and he needed me. But attending a Valentine’s Day wedding was high on the list of things I didn’t want to do. He wasn’t my Valentine.He was my anti-Valentine. And as it turned out, an anti-Valentine was exactly what I needed.

An Affair in Munthill


Takerra Allen - 2016
    The key ingredients of intrigue are here – he’s self-aware, dominant, with a dangerous yet captivating edge. While she on the other hand, is unlike any other female he’s encountered and the nemesis to the typical ideals of the urban beauty. She’s headstrong, she’s flawed, she wears her struggles as a badge of honor – and she’s REAL. He has come to her town for a purpose, and she lives day to day searching for one. When the two collide, the world stops. Drama and suspense take a backseat to the primary emotions we all encounter – desire, fear, regret, and HOPE. The characters peel back layers and the story doesn’t skyrocket, it builds. Devout was a tornado…and this is the sweet summer’s breeze creeping through your window. Still, these pages get steamy, like a humid night in August, and they come when you least expect it. With the feel of a historic romance, journey with the everyday woman trying to make it in her world, and not so everyday things begin to occur.

Forever Curves: A Single Dad Romance (Curvy Girl Dating Agency Book 8)


Piper Sullivan - 2021
    

A Born Bratva Christmas (Born Bratva #8)


Suzanne Steele - 2017
    THE PLOT LINE LEADS YOU INTO CANARY CHAOS (BORN BRATVA BOOK 9) AND IT NEEDS TO BE READ IN ORDER TO HAVE A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THE SERIES. ENJOY, BEAUTIFUL READERS.The Glazov family is no different than any other when it comes to celebrating Christmas. It’s a time of celebration with family, friends, and those they’ve made peace treaties with.Things get crazy when outside forces decide they want to come against the weakest of the Born Bratva organization—Nikita and Natasha’s newborn twins Alex and Sasha.The clock is ticking on Kodiak and Logan making it back alive from the Colombian jungles where they’re attempting to bring home the legendary Canary diamond that will be the last piece in the firebird broach Glazov is making for his beloved wife.The family bands together against the outside forces determined to take them down. The question is will it be enough for everyone to make it out alive. The outside forces against Glazov’s son Kodiak are too far away for the Pakhan to control the deadly situation his son is in.Join the Glazov family as they celebrate Christmas in the only way they know how to: A Born Bratva Christmas.

Highlander’s Winter Rose


Fiona Faris - 2021
    Heartbroken and alone, she finds solace in the arms of the wounded Highlander.Maximus, son of the Mackay Laird, lost everything. After his sire and older brother die at the hands of a traitor, he must stay alive to claim back his legacy.Half-dead after the sneaky attack, he is rescued by a lass. His general's beguiling, illegitimate daughter.An all-consuming passion engulfs them both, though Maximus knows that they cannot be together.To get his revenge, he must gain powerful allies. And that means marrying another. A noble Lady. Specifically, his dead brother's betrothed.Now Maximus has to make a choice; lose his clan or stay with the woman he loves.But before he can decide, Rosallyn is violently abducted…She healed her wounds, he mended her broken heart…