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The Rossi Crime Family: The Complete Mafia Romance Series: Books 1-5


J.L. Beck - 2019
     Over 350,000 words with hours upon hours of reading time. Five men filthy, dark, cruel men that will do anything to protect what is theirs. Darkness may own their souls but they each have one woman that will forever own their hearts. It's time to take a dip into a little darkness and join the Rossi Crime Family. Book 1- Protect Me She needs me. When she finds her brother dead in her apartment she comes to me. I’m the only person who can protect her, save her from my brother, but in the mafia there are conditions and to keep her safe I have to make her my wife. Book 2- Keep Me She's looking for her sister. I’m looking for revenge. Taking her was meant to hurt my father until I find out she’s an innocent caught in the tangled web of the mafia. But she knows my secret and that makes her dangerous. Do I kill her or let her into my heart? Book 3- Guard Me Brought in for an auction there’s no way I can keep the girl with soft eyes, and a caring smile. The mafia owns me and betraying them means death for both of us. But I have to have her… I have to save her. Book 4- Tame Me My brother saved her life and shoved her into my arms. I’m the last thing this angel needs. I’m the devil, seconds away from falling off the edge. I don’t deserve her, but that doesn’t mean I’m letting her go. Her past is coming for her and I’ll be damned if I let them get their hands on her again. Book 5- Remember Me (New Release) She was my first love, my forever, and then I lost her. I told myself I would let her go, that I would let her live her life however she wanted. That was before someone tried to hurt her. My enemies are coming for me and they’ll do anything, kill anyone to get their revenge. And I'll be damned if I let them hurt her. ***This is a dark mafia romance box set. Including dark themes and dubious content. Not suitable for all readers. HEA guaranteed. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. ***

Unlovely


Carol Walsh Greer - 2013
    The lucky ones live to regret it.Don't misunderstand: it's not that Claudia Milford wants people to get hurt. Claudia wants what's best for everyone; her motives are pure and her goals are noble. It's just that sometimes people don't really know what (or who) is best for them. Claudia sees things more clearly than most of her peers. It takes plenty of nerve to act on that intelligence. Of course, Claudia shouldn't be expected to put her own needs last. That wouldn't make sense. And Claudia is a sensible person, no matter what the doctors may conclude.Some people are born crazy, some become crazy, and some have crazy thrust upon them. Claudia Milford thrusts crazy all over the place.

Run For The Hills


Jodi Burnett - 2019
    Seeking refuge and anonymity in a small town while Colorado police hunt down her stalker, Joscelyn plans to lie low. But fate has other ideas.She meets two brothers, Trent, the good-looking town charmer and Cade a handsome Marine veteran who is running from his own demons. Joscelyn finds herself caught between the two men, attracted to Trent’s sex-appeal and rakish nature as much as she is pulled into Cade’s personal darkness. She must choose one.Haunted by the death of her parents and afraid to share her reason for coming to Montana, Joscelyn keeps her past to herself. Just as she settles in and follows her heart, her deadly secret finds her. Joscelyn faces the threat to her life and the danger she inadvertently brought to the Stone family.

The Scandalous Secret of the Tempting Duchess


Scarlett Osborne - 2019
     With no prospects on the horizon, she has devoted herself to her family’s happiness instead of her own. But even though deemed utterly unmarriageable, her life changes when she meets the most unattainable gentleman in town. Timothy Wilson, Duke of Brentminster, is every lady’s dream. Betrothed to a lady he doesn't love and trapped in a life he hasn’t chosen, he finally finds happiness in the eyes of the town’s most gossiped-about spinster. Craving to court her, he is willing to give up everything for her. Until he accidentally unveils her well-kept secret...one that isn't just hers and can destroy the person she loves the most. When the father of her child suddenly shows up, Matilda must make a choice: sacrifice her family or forever crave a man she can’t have.

Ravage MC Novella Collection


Ryan Michele - 2016
    Bikers make it hotter. Cruz & Princess What happens when your son has to remind you that it's Valentine’s Day? What does a man do for a woman that's not into the roses and chocolate bull they put on television? Cruz may have forgotten, but he still has a few surprises up his tattooed sleeve.  Princess has some tricks of her own, ones that will guarantee, Cruz enjoys one hot, rough and wet ride. Tug & Blaze Fire, passion and peacock feathers? Tug knows what he wants and exactly how to get it. Tug and Blaze’s flame might be brand new, but it’s true and red hot. GT & Casey Despite a bumpy road, GT and Casey have pulled through. Their connection, memories, and past have brought them to this point in their lives. GT comes off hard, but underneath he loves his Angel to the core. He may not celebrate Valentine’s, but this one will be a day that’ll change him forever. RATTLE ME GT and Casey's story does not end... After a devastating loss, hope breathes again. Test after test, the lives of G.T. and Casey are about to take a huge turn.  Emotions and pain cut deep, and fear burns inside daily.  Can Casey relax enough to avoid undo stress?  Can GT handle having zero control? “This is definitely going to be one hell of a wild ride.” RAVAGE MC FINAL EPILOGUE Fast forward in time. Cooper turns sixteen. Children run amuck. The Ravage MC proves once again—it’s all about family.

One Lucky Girl: A Reverse Harem Collection


Natasha L. Black - 2019
     It's my first night in the city and everything goes wrong. I'm left to crash the night in my car. All alone on the side of the road. Then, two gorgeous cops come to my rescue. Book Two : The Cabin I’m trapped in a mountain cabin with a man. Did I say man? I meant men; four of them to be exact. My big brother’s best friends in the world, and my biggest fantasy come true. Book Three : Double Trouble My men have me against the ropes and begging for more. I’m an ER nurse. I play it safe. Until Jake and Owen walk in, all wicked sex appeal and prizefighter swagger. The Powers twins are identical in every way. Jake’s a successful boxer, and Owen is his manager. Both ex-military, both alpha, both hot as hell. Book Four : Training the Rookie I was just a rookie. I never knew how dirty a cop could be. Until I had three of them in my bed at once. When I started on the force, I knew I’d have a partner. I didn’t know Jeremy would be hot as hell. Or that he’d have two brothers that are just as sexy. What I didn’t know turned out to be delicious.

Contemporary Reverse Harem Collection #1-5


Mika Lane - 2018
    I was tending bar, making enough to get by, paying my rent, and enjoying the occasional cocktail with my best gay boyfriend, Matty. And then I got the call.The old coot who used to hang out in my bar? Turned out he was a millionaire, and he just left me all his money.With a catch, of course. I only get his money if I’m 25 years old (check), and married (not checked; not by a landslide). And--I only have 30 days to pull this off.The RenovationWhen Carter, my hunky neighbor spies me wrestling with a chunk of dry rot on the front porch of my piece of sh*t, moneypit, rundown not-so-home-sweet-home, help seems on the way.Especially when Tanner, Wyatt, and Dig join the team just before the scumbag bank closes in.Who knew home repair could get so sexy?And it turned out my house was not the only thing that desperately needed some attention. They get to work fixing me…I mean the house…right up.The PromotionImagine you want a promotion more than anything at the boring-as-sh*t law firm where you’ve slaved for years. You’ve kissed a*s. You’ve smiled when you’ve felt like stabbing someone. You’ve pulled all nighters and saved your boss time and again.And still that’s not enough. There’s one last thing you need to do.Would you do it?The GalleryThey say don’t go into business, or to bed, with friends. But what if those friends are four hardcore rich and handsome alpha players?Did I really think I could keep it clean with guys like that?And when reality set it, I realized dirty is much more fun.That’s my kind of business.The CollectionI know better than to trust a bunch of pretty faces.But when these our gorgeous men walk off the runway and into my life, I find it's not just the hours and lousy pay in fashion that are, um, hard.And what do these guys have in common?ME.These books are interconnected stand-alones, and can be read in any order.Also available in audio. TIME FOR YOUR NEXT BINGE READ!From Mika Lane, a 5-book collection of the dirty, steamy Contemporary Reverse Harem series is here. These hot, over-the-top romances center around bad-boys with a penchant for pursuing and protecting the women who give them a run for their money. If you love outrageously naughty stories as a way to indulge your not-so-secret bad girl side, this boxset is for you.

His Dahlia (The May Flowers Series)


Alexx Andria - 2019
    Until all hell broke loose.  In a single day, my best friend and business partner threatened to fire me, I’d hit a stray dog with my car and the cute vet with the stunning eyes friend-zoned me on sight. Now my beloved BMW convertible is in the shop and I’ve become a reluctant dog owner. The only bright spot? Meeting the sexy vet, Dr. Dahlia Kent. Although we’re opposite in every way and she’s clearly immune to my charm, it only makes me want her more. If I were smart, I’d find a home for the dog, lose Dahlia’s number and get back to what I’m good at — looking for the easy win. But for some reason, I can’t seem to walk away from the dog — or her. Am I ready for a big change? Or am I taking on more than I can handle? Roses are red
 Violets are blue 
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Trust Us (Rivers Edge)


Lacey Black - 2016
    Though the road, for either of them, wasn’t easily traveled, they wound up at this very place in life: together. Life can be spontaneous, chaotic, and downright messy at times, and with three young children, two full-time jobs, and an extended family that still gathers for Sunday dinners, Maddox and Avery are in desperate need of a break. A mini-Christmas getaway is just what the doctor ordered. Whisked away to the tropical island of Antigua, Maddox and Avery set out to soak up the sun and enjoy as much alone time as they can possibly squeeze into their short four-day stay. But what happens when their private mini-getaway turns into anything but private? Will Maddox and Avery remember the trust they found in each other when their perfect trip takes a turn for the worse? *Can be read as a standalone, but would be better to read with the series. **If you've read the series, this novella would fit right after Boss Me, book 5. *Disclaimer: This book contains graphic language and detailed sex and is recommended for those 18 and over.

Ice & Iron (IronMoon Book 3)


Merry Ravenell - 2019
    Gabel marches on SableFur's heart, sworn to reclaim what belongs to him: his birthright and his mate. Aaron has vowed he will call no wolf king. With a fresh Mark etched into her arm, and a secret that will be unravelled at Beltane, Gianna must decide who will wear the crown... and who will die.

Breaking Rules


Tracie Puckett - 2014
    For Mandy, that meant finishing her last year of high school, going to college, and then returning to small-town Sugar Creek to live a solitary life as a writer. That was the plan, and her main rule for avoiding complications and staying on track was to never, ever, EVER let someone get too close. That was before she met Gabe. And when Gabe starts to awaken emotions she’s never experienced, Mandy suddenly begins to question every belief she’s ever had. She can’t be falling in love, can she? That would be the biggest mistake of her life, wouldn’t it? Could she break one of her most important rules—for Gabe?

Dark Hunger (Warrior of Darkness #2)


Ava K. Michaels - 2019
    Protect her, not only from those hunting her but from her own demons……and from me. There’s a hunger growing inside me. I want her. Need her. Crave her. And my beast won’t stop until I have her. Mind. Body. And blood.Continue to see what lurks in the shadows of DARK HUNGER, book two in the latest dark paranormal hit series by Ava K Michaels.

The Winning Ace Series Boxset: The Complete Series


Tracie Delaney - 2021
    She’s a hard-hitting journalist. Will their romance be game, set, mismatch?800+ pages of fast-swinging racquets, hot-off-the-press gossip, and smoldering chemistry across three full-length novels!Tennis heartthrob Cash Gallagher is undefeated both on and off the court. But beneath his superstar playboy image, he’s hiding a painful secret. When a headline-busting exposé hits a little too close to home, he’s determined to match the feisty journalist swing for swing… even if it means sleeping with the competition.Tally McKenzie is one story away from launching her career into the big leagues. And she can’t think of a better subject than the tennis bad boy she’s drooled over for a decade. But when her unauthorized tell-all triggers his infamous competitive streak, she’ll go toe to toe with the man of her dreams for a shot at fame and a fantasy of her own.As their flirtatious rivalry heats up, can Cash and Tally drop their defenses and let love in or will old doubts and dark secrets ruin their perfect match?A Winning Ace Boxset: The Complete Series is a sizzling contemporary romance collection containing three full-length novels.

The Inn At Pelican Beach


Michele Gilcrest - 2020
    He’s a widower. Will a chance encounter lead to true love?If you like sweet romance about second chances then you’ll love The Inn At Pelican Beach!At the Inn, life is filled with the unexpected.Payton is left to pick up the pieces after her divorce is finalized. Seeking a fresh start, she returns to her home town in Pelican Beach.Determined to move on with her life, she finds herself caught up in the family business at The Inn. It may not be her passion, but anything is better than what her broken marriage had to offer.Payton doesn't wallow in her sorrows long before her opportunity at a second chance shows up. Is there room in her heart to love again? She’ll soon find out!In this first book of the Pelican Beach series, passion, renewed strength, and even a little sibling rivalry are just a few of the emotions that come to mind. Visit The Inn and walk hand in hand with Payton as she heals and seeks to restore true love.Get your copy of this romantic beach read today!

Dark Deception


Amanda James - 2019
    Leo works part-time in London as an investment advisor to wealthy businessman, Paul Donaldson. The couple hope to start a family soon and life couldn’t be better.  But Leo has been stealing from Paul and Paul isn’t the sort of man you steal from.  When Leo realises that Paul knows what he’s done, he has no choice but to resort to drastic measures.  Meanwhile, after discovering she is pregnant, Kerensa can’t wait for her husband to return home so she can share her news. But she soon discovers he’s gone missing.  After receiving a threatening phone call from Paul, Kerensa realises how much trouble her family are in.   Just how far is Paul prepared to go to get revenge? And will Kerensa ever be happy or safe again?  Amanda James is also the bestselling author of novels including Another Mother and The Cornish Retribution. Dark Deception is a twisty and suspenseful psychological thriller which will appeal to fans of authors like C.L. Taylor, Claire McGowan and Louise Jensen.