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Grinch (Cerberus MC, #20)
Marie James - 2022
She couldn’t stay in my past where she put herself.Facing her again after she was abducted and sold was going to be the toughest challenge of my life.All I have to do is make sure she stays a part of my history because she made sure I understood love was a joke.Too bad Grace has other plans.
John + Siena: The Complete Duet
Bethany-Kris - 2020
The rules set out for him are clear—keep out of trouble, maintain a low profile, and stay stable. But a chance encounter with a woman from a rival mafia family puts him right back on shaky ground. Hate. Love.*Siena Calabrese’s life revolved around cooking numbers and scrubbing books clean until Johnathan rolled through her life like a hurricane. A woman is only useful to men in the mafia, if she isn’t totally useless. If she does what they want, then she can maintain the illusion of freedom. But how much is she willing to risk, how far will she go, for the man with secrets that sets her heart on fire?Betrayal. Loyalty. New York’s streets won’t be the same. A war is coming. *Note: John + Siena: The Complete Duet features the full-length novels Loyalty and Disgrace, as well as the companion novella, John + Siena: Extended.
Riley's Biker (RBMC: Reno, NV, #4)
Misty Walker - 2022
Each book stands alone but has interconnecting characters.**Riley's Biker is a dark romance with mature themes. Please check my website for a list of triggers.
Every Wound We Mend (Redeeming Love #9)
J.E. Parker - 2021
Because of me, the love of my life is gone.And she's never coming back. Guilt plagues me every single day. As for the pain--it never ends.Losing Carmen damned my soul.But then a beautiful twist of fate changes everything. Note: This is a continuation of Every Sin We Erase. It is NOT a standalone
Devil Souls MC Bundle: Books 1-4
LeAnn Ashers - 2018
You mess with their family, hell is something you'd beg for. This Boxed Set includes: TORCH: Kayla & Torch’s story One moment, one ordinary day changed my life. Three guys tried to kidnap me. One man saved me. TECHY: Alisha & Techy’s story Someone from my past comes to get what my dead father never gave back to him. What he doesn’t know is that Techy will do anything to keep me safe. Anything. BUTCHER: Shaylin & Butcher’s story Butcher is what everyone calls crazy. But me? I see who he really is. I see the man who will protect and love me above everything else. LIAM: Paisley & Liam’s story I was enthralled by Liam’s bad boy ways, but I knew there was so much more to him—a side he didn’t allow people to see. He was my everything. I felt safe in his arms. Until someone tried to kill me.
Spencer: Bomb / Guns
J.A. Huss - 2015
Get in. Get out. Move on. He loves Ron the Bomb, and her safety is the only thing on his mind. But life is a tricky bastard. And conning criminals for the better part of ten years brings its own set of problems. Sure, Rook lied her way out of a sticky situation, covering for Ronin, Ford, and Spencer’s crimes in the process. But not everyone is buying her story and Spencer is desperate to figure out who’s in town setting them up for a fall. Veronica the Bombshell Vaughn has put up with Spencer Shrike’s shit for years and where has it gotten her? A big fat nowhere. No ring, no house, no kids, and no promises. In fact, Spencer is worse than ever—distant and moody. She’s done sitting at home, pining over a man she can’t have. She’s tired of being ignored and she’s coming out swinging. Now there’s another man in town with his eye on her. He’s got secrets too, and he’s more than willing to share. She’s ready to jump ship. Because the last thing on Spencer’s mind is a relationship, and Ron the Bomb has had enough. The entire Rook and Ronin series comes full circle. Every con, every lie, and every skeleton in the closet is back for one final shot at vengeance and the only way to set it right… is with GUNS. The Rook and Ronin Series has seven books: (1) TRAGIC (2) MANIC (3) PANIC (4) SLACK: A Day in the Life of Ford Aston (5) TAUT: The Ford Book (6) BOMB: A Day in the Life of Spencer Shrike (7) GUNS: The Spencer Book
This Life I
Cara Dee - 2018
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. The day my uncle decided to betray us, he signed his own death warrant, and after a five-year hitch in the can, I’m ready to take everything from him. In order to ensure the demise of his management, I have to get close to him. I need to earn his trust and that of his closest associates. I’ll be the top earner he wants me to be. I’ll be the very image of a conventional family man. For that to happen, this Irish bastard has to find himself a wife. Someone sweet and compliant who will stand by my side and make me look like I have too much to lose to screw over the head of the family.
Emilia Porter
When it rains, it pours, so I guess it’s been pouring for eighteen years now. Being from an old mining town that’s full of drunk cautionary tales, I spend my days juggling—and failing—school, work, and paying the bills so my dad can drink himself into a stupor. Then this freaking guy rolls into town in his expensive sports car and thinks I should marry him. This isn’t the fifties, and there isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell I’ll marry a well-known mobster. No matter how much money he promises me. No matter how intensely the chemistry sizzles between us. He asks for three years of marriage. Then I’d be set for life, independent and free to start fresh on my own. Free to walk away. Who the hell does he think he is?
Indiscretion
Lane Hart - 2017
The only mistake I ever made was letting the wrong person see the two of us together. Her best friend knew the only chance he had with Sam was to get rid of me. That’s why the bastard had me arrested. I rotted away for ten agonizing months in prison while that jackass tried to take my place. Sam may think that she’s moved on with her life. That’s exactly what I wanted her to do, until I found out his plan worked. The two of them have been living together, playing house while I struggled to survive. What the prick doesn’t realize is that she’s mine and there’s nothing he can do to keep us apart. I’m coming for her, and I would love to see him try and stop me. ***Indiscretion is a standalone romance that contains adult content, including references to sexual violence. A bonus, full-length sports romance is also included.***
Mishca and Lauren: The Complete Collection
London Miller - 2016
Spanning over two years, from the very beginning, until the sweet end, delve into the Volkov Bratva world and learn how it all began. Mishca and Lauren: The Complete Collection contains the first three novels of the Volkov Bratva Series, In the Beginning, Until the End, and The Final Hour, as well as the companion novella, Time Stood Still...
Dirty Bitches MC: Season 1
Avelyn Paige - 2018
This is what happens when 4 best-selling MC authors write themselves and their readers into a fictional world of motorcycles, open roads and bad boys.Livin’ On a Prayer - Avelyn PaigeDixie Ryder just can’t catch a break. After leaving the safety of her uncle’s motorcycle club for a marriage that ends in disaster, she leaves town and starts an all-female club of her own. Just as life is finally going her way, Dixie’s ex-husband breezes into town, fresh from the military and hell-bent on fixing their broken relationship. Old wounds are re-opened, loyalties are tested and Dixie’s world is turned upside down once again.You Give Love a Bad Name - Winter TraversRiver Bane is in full control of her destiny. She grew up with nothing, and vowed never to live that way again. A tough as nails attitude and fierce loyalty to her club keeps people at bay, and that’s just the way she likes it. Until the local sheriff gets it in his head that she’s the one for him. He won’t rest until the woman behind the sky-high heels and sexy scowl is in his bed, in his life and in his future.Unbreakable - Geri GlennBernadette Simms has a history most women would never survive. Never again will she give any man the power to rock her entire world. And then one fateful day, she meets Roman Williams. He’s a genius with a six pack and eyes she swears can see into her very soul. Roman doesn’t belong in her world, but he’s not going away without a fight.Born to Be My Baby - GM ScherbertKatarina Orlovis is a hard ass. Armed with a tattoo gun and a dark past, she holds most people at arm’s length. As a single mother and a business owner, she doesn’t have time for relationships or men, but when a dark and dominant stranger walks into her shop, Katarina is intrigued. He tempts her in a way that has her questioning everything. But could she really go to her knees for him? She’s not sure she can ever give that much of herself to anyone again. Too bad he’s not taking no for an answer.
Shock and Aww (Blue Collar Bensons Book 2)
Lilly Atlas - 2022
He bounces around, working at his siblings’ businesses, steers clear of relationships, and plans to stay child-free for life. Few commitments and even fewer responsibilities; just how he likes it. He cruises along with no shortage of women to warm his bed and fun times to be had until the universe drops a seven-month, fifteen-pound bomb in his lap.Hannah doesn’t have a rebellious bone in her body, which is why she’s stunned to find herself traveling to Vermont to spy on her infant niece’s father. After the recent passing of her sister, Hannah’s parents are struggling and failing to deal with their new reality. They beg her to help them get custody of their grandchild in any way possible, no matter how unsavory.When Hannah arrives in Vermont, she doesn’t find a neglectful, degenerate father as her parents predicted. Instead, she encounters JP, a man whose world was rocked to its core. Before long, Hannah is suffocating under a mountain of lies and falling hard for a man her family despises.JP has so much to learn, but with Hannah’s help, he’s finding responsibility isn’t the dirty word he made it out to be. Instead, the more time he spends with her, the more he wonders what else he’s misjudged, like relationships.Hannah is thrilled to help JP muddle his way through single parenthood and explore their developing feelings. But with so many secrets and challenges between them, how can this end in anything but heartbreak?
Royally Shared
Madison Faye - 2017
Triple the fairytale, triple the scandal. They’re rich, dominant, gorgeous and toe-curlingly undeniable. One’s my boss. Two are his friends. All three are real, honest-to-goodness royal princes. …And they say they want to share me. There’s a place they want to take me, and things there they want to show me. It’s called The Triple Crown Club - the filthy, dark, secret playground of the royal elite. A place from the darkest corners of fantasy. I know it’s wrong, and forbidden, and if the world found out, the media scandal would destroy us all. But with three filthy mouths, six powerful hands, and three big, huge, gorgeous…um, crowns? Well, it’s getting harder to say no. In fact, it’s getting hard to say anything but “yes sirs.” Cinderella never had this problem. …Too bad for her. *Please note that each of the Triple Crown Club books are completely standalone stories centered around one heroine, with no cliffhangers. Royally Shared is a modern fairytale involving three utterly obsessed alpha heroes and enough insta-love, kindle-melting steam, and sugary-sweetness to make you swoon. This mfmm romance is all about her – no m/m. If you love over-the-top, slightly unrealistic, and wildly dirty stories, this one’s for you! HEA with NO CHEATING!
Savage Brothers MC Boxed Set
Jordan Marie - 2018
You can read where her MC books began, and find characters from her Devil’s Blaze and Savage Brothers TN books too.
As an added bonus, included are bonus scenes from each couple.
Breaking Dragon: When Nicole meets Dragon at a gas station in London, Kentucky sparks fly. She doesn’t fit into his world. He knows that bringing her in is dangerous, but their love is epic and fate just can’t be denied. Will either one of them survive the fallout of being together? Saving Dancer: Carrie has been in love with Jacob her entire life. He captured her heart at the age of five. Jacob “Dancer” Blake tried to save Carrie from herself, and ended up destroying his life. He’s ready to die. He’s tired. But Carrie’s not ready to give up on him. Can love heal all? Loving Nicole: Nicole and Dragon are getting married. It should be the happiest moments of their lives. Dragon wants to give Nicole everything she wants to make her big day one she will never forget. Too bad old secrets begin to come to life. Will Nicole and Dragon survive long enough to say I do? Claiming Crusher: Dani has long been a thorn in the side of the Savage crew. She’s never made things easy, but then she’s never had things easy in her life. She’s been attracted to Crusher from day one, but she’s ran from it and from the promises she saw in his eyes. Men can’t be trusted; life has taught her that. But Crusher is different than anyone Dani has ever met. He’s out to prove that. Can he prove it in time? Trusting Bull: Bull is lost. His life is spiraling downhill fast and he doesn’t have the will to stop it. That is until he meets Dr. Skye Walker. She’s a beacon in his dark world and he can’t help but latch onto her. Skye has no reason to trust Bull and every reason to run away. She’s got a full plate and danger is surrounding her quickly. Will Bull convince Skye to trust him before it’s too late? Needing Carrie: Carrie and Jacob are getting married. Jacob “Dancer” Blake owes everything to this woman. He knows he has put her through hell. He wants to do everything he can to give her a Valentine’s Day that she will never forget. Will he pull it off?Letitia Hasser, Illustrator
Hott and Taken
Leah Sharelle - 2020
Where triplets Lenoxx, Hendrixx and Fenixx Hott navigate their way though the minefield of love.Lenoxx Hott once had everything he ever wanted in life, the love of the right woman and his ring on her finger. Then one day, he lost it all, changing him irrevocably. Now, cold and untrusting, Noxx uses the pain to forge ahead and become one of Australia’s youngest and most successful CEO’s, the gaping hole in his heart serving as a reminder that he could trust no one but his brothers.Four years after the love of his life walked away from him without an explanation, Noxx decides it is time for answers, Makena was going to tell him why she destroyed their lives whether she was ready for him or not. With his heart firmly under control, Noxx forces his way back into Makena’s life. He thinks it is going to go all his way, but he didn’t count on his wife’s fighting spirit, her strength or the attraction he still felt for her. He also didn’t expect to find Makena had some secrets, huge life changing secrets. Will Makena’s deception ruin him all over again, or is he still well and truly taken?