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Ace
Frankie Love - 2016
They always do.I'm cocky as hell, but sh*t, I've got reason to be. I own Spades Royalle, the sexiest casino in Vegas. F*ck, the sexiest casino in the country.I'm gonna keep building my empire all on my own - my ties with the mafia are in my past, buried with the bones of my family.I like my money clean and my women dirty. That is until I met Emmy Rose.She says she doesn't want a bad boy.I guess I'll have to change her pretty little mind.EMMY ROSE F*ck. My. Life.I made one rule when I moved to Vegas two months ago - I would not screw bad boys. Or asshats. Or really anyone I met on the casino floor. And the thing is, I've made good on my promise.I'm here for one reason, and one reason only: it's a f*cking job.Landing in Vegas was never my plan. But plans change when your sister is in a coma and you don't know who put her there.If only she'd wake up and I could get some answers. Until then, I'll do everything in my power to avoid men who have a past as shady as my own.*** *** Previously published as a five-part serial: 'ACE'. This publication contains all five parts of ACE, plus part one of 'KING'.***This book contains a helluva lot of chemistry and smokin' hot sex. Just be prepared, babycakes. And don't say I didn't warn you. xo, frankie
Cruel Money
K.A. Linde - 2019
Linde's new billionaire romance Cruel Trilogy.She was supposed to be a one night stand.A way to sate my sexual appetite.I let her glimpse the man I am. The face that I hide behind my carefully cultivated life. But she ripped open that divide—and there’s no going back.Now, she’s here. In my city.I don’t care that I’m Manhattan royalty and she’s the help.Only that she’s living in my summer home. With me.And I want more.
The Lover's Secret
J.C. Reed - 2014
Jett Mayfield is dangerously sexy, but more than that he attracts trouble. Avoiding him has never been an option. The night he hooks up with Brooke, he aims to keep her in his bed, but more than that, he aims to make her his. When he sweeps her away for one weekend, she has no idea that some rules are bound to be broken, and that his dark secrets will impact her life in a way she never imagined. Too late she realizes that she has fallen for a man she should never have been involved with in the first place. And that one weekend will change everything. Will it be too late to run or will the truth allow them to heal? A woman who can't trust easily A man who has too many secrets Two lives that are about to be destroyed Book 1 in the No Exceptions series. Full length novel. This book contains adult themes. 18+ No Exceptions is a standalone series.
Counsellor
Celia Aaron - 2015
Once every ten years, the pretense falls away and a tournament is held to determine who will rule them. The Acquisition is a crucible for the Southern nobility, a love letter written to a time when barbarism was enshrined as law. Now, Sinclair Vinemont is in the running to claim the prize. There is only one way to win, and he has the key to do it — Stella Rousseau, his Acquisition. To save her father, Stella has agreed to become Sinclair's slave for one year. Though she is at the mercy of the cold, treacherous Vinemont, Stella will not go willingly into darkness. As Sinclair and Stella battle against each other and the clock, only one thing is certain: The Acquisition always ends in blood. Full disclosure: This book is a dark romance with elements of slavery, violence, BDSM, and super-hot sex. It is the first of a series and ends on a cliffhanger. If you're good with these caveats, enjoy.
Enigma of Life
Shandi Boyes - 2016
. . I don't see how this will end well. After a chance meeting, Isabelle was falling at Isaac Holt's feet--literally. His enigmatic personality set her pulse racing, but no matter how much Izzy craves Isaac's touch, she can't have him. Morally and ethically, he is off limits. He is the enemy. Her astute brain understands this, but her lust-driven heart needs a little more convincing. Join a fast-paced story based on forbidden love. Can two people on opposing sides of the team work together for love? Or will outsider influences force their cart off the tracks before the fireworks truly begin? This is a story about two people NOT destined to be together. This is not your typical love story. Not everything is black and white: there is a whole heap of gray no one pays any attention to. Lovers of Meghan March's Beneath Series and Sylvia Day's Bared to You are devouring Enigma of Life! Scroll up to one click this suspenseful romance now! Please note: Book 1 and 4's covers were recently switched.
Enthrall
Z.L. Arkadie - 2019
Arkadie! Enthrall (The Freed Billionaire Spencer Christmas Trilogy, Book 1) Spencer Christmas Jada Forte creeps through my hallways, sleeps in my bed, and dines at my table. I hired her, brought her from New York to work on my remote ranch in Wyoming, and yet I've never met her. I've seen her. I watch her. Exotically beautiful, sweet, and innocent. Although she's the daughter of one the most ruthless politicians on the planet. She brings parts of me that have gone dormant alive again. But I'm damaged goods, the son of a dead man scorned. It doesn't matter anyway. I'm not here to get involved with my help. She's here to do a job. But I can't stop thinking about her. I can't stop watching her. Can't stop wanting her. I can't continue avoiding her. Jada Forte I've heard rumors about my boss. He's a billionaire playboy, and I was advised to avoid him like the plague. That wouldn't be a problem because he's nowhere to be found, until one day I'm looking into his eyes. Spencer Christmas is a brooding, intense, and extremely enigmatic man. Never have I desired someone so intensely. My best friend was right, I should stay away from him, but I can't. Now we're alone, him and I, in this great big house full of dark and dangerous secrets. Anything could happen, and everything does.
Justified: Part 1
Ali Parker - 2015
If you don't enjoy cliffhangers and partial reads for free, this might not be for you. I will be putting out the boxset super fast, which is the full story. ** 18+ Sexual Situations and Language Lust has always been the emotion of choice; love nothing more than a silly game played by delusional fools. Lisa Parks has been successful at everything she touches, her confidence her calling card. A recent move to Maine from New York is just the change of atmosphere she needs for a fresh start. With far too many mistakes in her past, her eyes remain focused on loving and leaving, her actions justified by far too many cracks in her damaged heart. Marc Martin is living the dream, his college being paid for and his sights set on great things. In a quick turnaround trip to help his older sister Kari move to Maine after heartbreak, Marc meets the woman that just might be his match. Lust has been a reoccurring theme in his life, and he has no plans of changing that. He is young and free, handsome and ready to set the world on fire, and finds that he is justified in breaking hearts everywhere he goes. Besides, love is a game played by many and truly won by few. No way would he ever consider settling down or letting someone into his heart. That is… until he meets Lisa.
The Bootleg Billionaire: Reawakening
Georgina Sand - 2013
That is, until Matt MacFarland returns to town and stirs up her X-rated memories of their sexy nights together. Matt MacFarland is the kinky youngest brother in a family that earned a fortune through cattle ranching and selling moonshine during the prohibition years. Used to getting what he wants, he took Hannah’s virginity years before, and introduced her to forbidden pleasures that changed her forever. Now that he’s back in town, he’s determined to have much more than that from her.When their passion explodes once again, Hannah realizes that Matt has given her a taste for the unusual that only he can satisfy. But will the attraction between them be powerful enough to overcome the secret of the Rumrunner Mines and allow them to embrace true and everlasting love?The Bootleg Billionaire Vol. 1: Reawakening is a ~12,500 word contemporary billionaire romance for those who like their romances shaken, not stirred; with a healthy dash of hot kinks thrown in, to leave them burning for more!This story is part of The Bootleg Billionaire series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel or in any order with the series. The publishing order of the series is as follows:• The Bootleg Billionaire: Reawakening• The Bootleg Billionaire: Sex Kitten• The Bootleg Billionaire: Volume 3 (Coming Soon!)• The Bootleg Billionaire: Volume 4 (Coming Soon!)
Hard to Love
W. Winters - 2019
I was too much of a bastard to push her away.I grew up in this life, and now I run these streets. Blood and violence taint everything I touch.Everything but her. She was my constant through it all.Just a touch would singe and soothe.Just a look would tempt and torment.She became my escape and my addiction.I only survived because she was by my side.I should’ve known better than to indulge.I should’ve known better than to let her fall for me.It was only a matter of time before the danger bled into what we had.I was Laura’s downfall. Problem was, she was mine too.
Come
J.A. Huss - 2014
I walk the shadows like darkness itself. I hide in the corners where nobody looks. I live by no rules, I have no boundaries, I take no prisoners, and I never, ever blink. I am not your knight in shining armor; I’m your worst nightmare. My name is James Fenici and you are my target. Only one of us is getting out alive, and that’s not gonna be you. Once your name is on my list, your life is over. It’s a deal I make with death, it’s a contract I sign in blood, it’s forgone conclusion—get used to it.My name is James Fenici and I’m as dirty as they come. But then one day I saw her. And every monster I thought I was. Every fact I thought I knew. Every dirty promise I ever turned down came back to slap me in the face.My name is James Fenici and I think I am in love.-----------------------------------Dirty, Dark, and Deadly, #1This is a SERIES. This is BOOK ONE. This is a NOVELLA. It used to be part of the BEND Anthology. COME will be re-released on June 23, 2014 and there will be a cover reveal for COME BACK, BOOK TWO, on June 25th.
The Billionaire’s Whim
Bella Forbes - 2015
Twenty-three year old Lillian Jones can’t seem to stay employed; she always lets her temper get the better of her. Her life is a mess; her debts are piling up, she’s about to be evicted, and she’s desperate for a job. Then she gets one last chance: a job as a personal assistant for sexy billionaire Trent Blackwell. Her independent spirit recoils at the idea of working for such a demanding, controlling man, but something inside of her melts at his command. She promises herself that she’ll do everything she can to hold on to this job, no matter what. After his father’s death, Trent Blackwell finds himself in charge of Blackwell Enterprises at the age of 32. A man of confidence, he gets what he wants, when he wants it. And the second Lillian told him off during her interview, he knew he wanted her. He’s determined to take her in hand and teach her some respect, and he knows that’s what she secretly craves. As he brings her to a new level of sexuality, they dive into a world of temptation, desire, and broken boundaries. But a scheming ex and some suspicious activity within the company mean that Trent and Lillian will need to work together if they are to save the company, as well as their lives.
Monster
Julia Sykes - 2013
The night I was taken. I saved a man's life, but at what cost to myself? Can I convince him to save me in return?I hate him for what he's done to me. But the longer I'm trapped with him, the harder it is to cling to that hatred. He is an enigma of a man, one who is shockingly arrogant, sweetly contrite, and frighteningly aggressive by turns. And the pain in his eyes is a mirror for my own.The longer I remain in his grip, the more confused I become.Is my freedom worth betraying him?Warning: This series contains strong language and scorching sex scenes involving light BDSM.
Hot-Blooded
Kendall Grey - 2014
With an underage brother to care for and no education, she has few options. The door to a heavenly hellish opportunity opens when she stumbles upon a valuable secret her mother left behind on the slopes of an extinct volcano—a legacy that tempts the family with riches beyond their wildest dreams. But the secret is much bigger and more sinister than they realize. As reality unravels and exposes eerie truths about the siblings that should have remained deep under the mountain, Keahilani must either resist the call of her blood or risk being consumed by its darkness.Blake Murphy is an assassin working to infiltrate a new Hawaiian cartel. His investigation reveals that Keahilani, the sexy surfing instructor he pegged as an informant, is much closer to the drug ring than he thought. Passion ignites between them in the bedroom, but their ironclad ties to opposing interests pit them against each other everywhere else.When tensions reach the breaking point and her family is threatened, the only cure for Keahilani’s hot-blooded fury is a loaded clip with a body bag chaser.* HOT-BLOODED is a suspense/thriller that contains drug use and graphic sex, language, and violence. The story is intended to entertain, not to condone or glorify illegal or immoral activities. This book is unsuitable for sensitive readers and those under the age of 18.
Prime Target
Ellis Vidler - 2014
Madeleine Schier heeds her husband's panicked call and runs home, only to witness his brutal murder by a crime boss and become a target herself. Under police security, she vows to testify. But when the police protecting her are killed, the last of her NYC life disintegrates, leaving her no place to hide. She flees, relying on her wits and imagination to survive on a dangerous journey to become someone else. Who can she trust? The helpful widower who advises her on farming? The damaged recluse who's always near? The neighbor who brings cherry pie? With the murderer still searching, one wrong move could be her last.
Undersold
B.B. Hamel - 2015
I can barely keep myself under control. I can't imagine what the office might think . . .
My life is crumbling all around me. My dad is dying of cancer, my job barely pays the bills, and I have crushing student loans hanging over everything.But things change when I meet a mysterious man online. He's sexy as hell, passionate, and ripped in all the right places. I can't take my eyes off the dirty texts and pictures he sends me.It turns out that my mystery date is notorious reclusive billionaire Shane Green, and he's planning on buying a smartphone app that I wrote myself. Now I'm stuck working for the man who looks at me like he wants to tear my clothes off every day. He's controlling and incredibly private, and he loves pushing my buttons with that cocky grin.There are new rules, rules which threaten everything around me. I need to figure out how to deal with my overwhelming desire for my new boss or else risk giving him more than I bargained for.