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Ruthless Mafia Boss: Luca and Lexis (Ruthless Mafia Bosses Book 1)


Posey Parks - 2022
    

Bossed Up By A Billionaire Thug


Khadijah J. - 2019
     In Cuffed by a Black Billionaire, you were introduced to Kenzo. In this standalone, you get to familiarize yourself with La’Kenzo Rogers. Kenzo may seem like the average hustla, handsome, charming, and loaded pockets. But there was so much more to La’Kenzo Rogers. As normal as he seemed, he was everything but normal. Suffering tragedy, after tragedy, Kenzo became numb, and decided to continue on life without addressing and healing from the pain in the past. But when he meets a woman that makes him feel a forbidden emotion, he realizes that he’s incapable of loving her because of what happened in the past. Niatia Bridge was very familiar with heartbreak. She was young, stunning, and ambitious, until she ran into the wrong man. Her light, that used to shine so bright, was being dimmed by the darkness that she was wrapped in. Losing herself in a man was never her plan. Can she escape the darkness so that she can soar like she was supposed to? Or will she succumb to that dark cloud hanging over her life? E’mauri “Lucci” Lewis, was a young, reckless, handsome hustla. Lucci was lost in this cold world, with no one to guide him. Being abandoned at such a young age, has caused him to be somewhat rebellious. He begins to get it by any means, and eventually, is forced to sit down and listen. Linking up with someone who he looked up to in the past, he’s able to see life in a different light, and move differently. But the thing about the past is, it always catches up to you. Is it too late for Lucci, or will he be able to right his wrongs? Au’Brielle Scott was practically born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Before she could decide what she wanted to do with her life, her family had already laid it out for her. Going through the motions in life, she finally cracks, and realizes she’s not living, she’s merely existing. She has an option of following her dream, or continuing to be a puppet. Will Au’Brielle make it out the miserable life she’s existing in and finally take a leap of faith? Or will she be too afraid of finally standing on her own?

The Romanov's Pursuit


Eve Vaughn - 2016
    The downside is watching the people you care about eventually die. Unable to deal with the constant losses throughout her life, vampire Nya shuts herself off from the rest of the world despite the protests of her friends. Her self-imposed solitude is soon disrupted, however, by two determined warlocks. Centuries old warlock twins Cutter and Blade Romanov have suffered loss of their own, but the hope that they’d find a worthy soulmate has kept them motivated throughout the years. From the moment they laid eyes on the lovely Nya, they knew she was the one. The problem? She belonged to someone else. Biding their time, they wait for the day when she could be theirs and when it happens, Nya disappears. The twins will search the ends of the Earth to be with the one woman destined to be theirs for all eternity. They’ll track her down until they make her their own, but unbeknownst to them, a specter from the past is hunting them down. Can they find their love and convince her of their fate together before an ancient evil destroys them all? This is the first book in the Warlock series. These characters are featured in the Blood Brother's world.

The Orlando Torres Story


Toye Lawson Brown - 2014
    Divorced for several years, his best friends are pushing him to date again. Orlando rejects the idea since his ex-wife's deception left him scarred. Regan Richards married her high school sweetheart and lived a fairytale life until her fourteen-year marriage hit rock bottom leaving her divorced and on her own. Returning to her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio to visit her sister who is dating a sexy firefighter, she decides she wants the same. She sets her sights on the very handsome, but evasive, Lieutenant of Firehouse 30. Although they are instantly attracted to each other, he is adamant about not developing anything more than a platonic friendship with her. Will Regan be able to convince him love is worth a second chance if a woman is worth such love, or will the damage done to him by his ex-wife turn him against loving any woman ever again?

Gavin


Jane Rowe - 2016
     However, these brothers hide a secret: they are shifters, and can transform into powerful dragons at will! Their secret is well guarded, that is until Gavin meets a woman he knows he wants to make his mate. Kaya is a beautiful fuller figure woman, one who shares the instant attraction Gavin has for her. And when she learns of his secret, the two soon embark on an intense journey of feelings neither have experienced before. But when Kaya falls pregnant, will her human body be able to conceive a baby who's half dragon?

I Submit To His Love


M.K. Eazley - 2018
    That is exactly what happened to Phaedra Conner. Instead of being shown gratitude, she’s met with hatred from everyone. To top it all off, behind her heroic act, she loses her job as an award-winning reporter to become a gossip reporter. As fate would have it, she bounces back with a new job, an assignment to undercover the secrets of Gabriel Evans, playboy, philanthropist, money launderer, and viewed by many as a tyrant, who uses his money to control. Phaedra is determined to expose the true Gabriel. But as secrets are unraveled, will she be engulfed by his charm? Gabriel is blindsided by his attraction to Phaedra, as most assume he’s an asshole because of his gruff demeanor but all of that disappears in Phaedra presence. Will flames ignite?

Hood Witches


Nikki Brown - 2018
    Shya has always embraced her witchery, and she knows that it’s her time to give back to the universe for blessing her with magical abilities.The only problem is she just doesn’t want to do it. Finding love just to sacrifice it seems cruel and unusual but she has no choice, it’s either a sacrificial love or her. When she meets the handsome and mysterious Shiloh that decision becomes harder than she ever thought. Will she choose love or be cast down into damnation for eternity. Jalan has already experienced the pain that was soon to meet her sister, only difference is she tried to beat the system and her pain was lingering, leaving her stuck in a dead end relationship with Channing. While helping her sister find her sacrificial love, Jalan runs into the smart mouthed, straightforward Ziloh and things get hot and heated real quick and complicates her life more than ever. The Rage brothers, Shiloh and Ziloh have a secret of their own that could put the four of them in danger. Find out what happens when you mix crazy and ratchet with a twist of magic.

Fallin' For a Detroit Rydah


Londyn Lenz - 2019
    A successful business, wealth, and a beautiful baby girl. The only area in her life that she seemed to be lacking in was romance. Although she and Mendesses—her drag racing baby father—does a great job co-parenting they didn’t work well as a couple. Instead of focusing on love, she hustles and put all of her energy into taking care of her daughter and building her business. That is, until the charming and extremely handsome Lamont Morehouse sweeps her off her feet. Lamont grew up on the mean streets of Detroit, but because his parents saw so much potential in him, they relocated to Atlanta Georgia before he could get himself into something he couldn’t get out of. Luckily, getting Lamont out of the hood took him down another path in life. Ultimately, though, Lamont ends up right back in Detroit, but this time, instead of breaking the law, he’s enforcing it as an undercover cop. Mendesses has been running the game in underground racing for years. As the undisputed champ, quitting is the furthest thing from his mind. He’s determined to keep his championship status despite a few things lurking, threatening to compromise his livelihood. Karisma is just as beautiful and ambitious as her best friend. Tahiry, Like Tahiry, Karisma is single, but she’s ready to mingle. She has her eye on the young, money getting street racer, James but unlike most, she’s a little soft spoken about it. Luckily for Karisma, fate pushes the two together eventually. But old habits die hard and Danielle is definitely James old habit. Collins, Karisma's out of town cousin, is fresh out of a relationship and isn’t interested in starting anything new, anytime soon. She relocated to Michigan, in search of a fresh start, definitely not a new love. But when she meets the intriguing, and slick talking Mendesses, everything changes. Despite her greatest efforts, Collins ends up falling hard for him. What started out as a good year for this group of friends drastically takes a turn for the worst when a snake infiltrates the crew. Brace yourself as Londyn Lenz takes you on yet another wild journey laced with drama, deceit, lies and bloodshed.

In Love With a Beast


Jade Royal - 2019
    What will become of Selena who has found her mate being executed by her pack? Will Maxwell’s secrets finally unfold and the truth be realized, or will the pack label him permanently as a traitor? As the series comes to an epic end, how will it all turn out? Will Kingston be a strong hybrid, or fall powerlessly? Will every beast continue to have true love with their mates? Including Selena? The Phoenix Pack royal family and the next generation charge into one more battle that will change their lives forever.

Prince's Unknown Black Baby Daughter


Nicki Jackson - 2018
    Then there she was… plus one. I had a plan for my life: one day rule the kingdom. Simple and straightforward. And nothing in it about falling in love. Love was never a priority. Politics. Social events. Royal responsibilities. That’s all I had time for. And hey, when I did blow off steam, my ego indulged. Art. Wine. Food… women. The truth is, though, it was more for show than anything else. Deep down, where I’d buried it, a part of me longed for more. A challenge. A companion. A missed opportunity. Never in my wildest dreams did I think we’d meet again. Ruby. My sweet, curvy American black rose… Regret was something I vowed never to feel again. So now that I know I have a daughter, I won’t allow her or Ruby to slip through my fingers. Ruby doesn’t trust me yet, but she will. I’ll make her see that I’m not the man she thinks I am. Whether she likes it or not, I will claim what’s rightfully mine… Note: Prince's Unknown Black Baby Daughter is a steamy romance between a royal prince and his long lost black American love, and includes a baby daughter he didn't know existed.

Lessons In Love


D. Camille - 2019
     A Lesson in Romance Leslie Benson has had a traumatic life. After being confined to a wheelchair for ten years, she’s now starting a new life. With a new outlook, and a new position at the Bantu Academy, she finds a god sent from the heavens…in the form of the new Black History teacher. A Lesson in Seduction Kenya Barrett has taught at the Bantu Academy for years, and had her share of work ‘relationships’. Not looking to start another, she’s focused on her job and doing what she loves most. That is, until the new Guidance Counselor arrives, and he schools the teacher. *NOTE: BANTU ACADEMY is a spin-off of The Creator's Series with characters initially introduced in that series.

His Stand In


Rebecca K. Watts - 2014
    Even with a net worth in the billions he couldn’t buy a peace of mind. What he needed was a filler—someone to pretend to be his other half and put a halt to all the gold diggers vying for his time. One look at the exotic features on the brown beauty and Christian knew she held the answers to all his problems. Egypt James was so broke she was merely days away from being evicted. It was a broke she’d gladly accept as long as it rid her of her cheating ex-husband. A fresh start is all she needed. The offer she received from her white dripping hot employer was something she never bargained for. Passion’s fly when Christian moves this enticing unknown woman into his home with the proposition of marriage. Though it was supposed to be for a short while, he starts to realize he can’t be without her.

A Subtle Tenderness


K.C. King - 2013
    Desperate with few options, Ophelia seeks help from the mountain’s solitary resident. Charmed by the stranger’s solemn nature and strength of character Ophelia discovers that love can come about in the most unlikely places. After years of military life and numerous tours in Afghanistan, Heath Rogan enjoys the solitude of nature on his mountain. The rituals of simple living keep the headaches at bay and give him time to mourn the loss of good friends and family. When Heath’s path crosses with Ophelia, he is struck by how quickly priorities can become muddled when he meets the one woman he desires to make his for a lifetime.

One Night


Blair Bennet - 2016
    It was only supposed to be one night. One night to wash away the past, but it turned into a mistake. A sexy, beautiful, and dangerous mistake. I shouldn’t want another taste or take another night. Secretly dating your boss is how reputations get destroyed, careers ruined. But he knows my body better than I know myself. Liam She fit me. She delighted me. She broadsided me. How could she end up my intern? Wanting her is forbidden. Letting her go is impossible. Yet I have to choose if she stays or goes. And she’s already failed her first lesson-- Keeping me away. Nothing can be learned from lust. But maybe she can teach me to live. (Guaranteed HEA, Secret baby romance!) **INCLUDES Bonus Book, LOVE SICK, starts 50% in.**

Rescued by a Mobster ( Russian Mobster #4 )


Raven Rivers - 2019
     After assaulting her and leaving her for dead, she narrowly escapes his clutches thanks to her high school sweetheart. Now, after years on the run, it looks like he’s finally caught up with her. Figuring it all out a moment too late, her only hope is reaching out to her old lover who’s become one of the most notorious Russian gangsters in the world. What she hadn’t planned on, however, was falling for him. A respected and highly feared member of the Russian Bratva, Yuri is as ruthless as he is handsome. Money and women always come easily for him. Yet, in spite of the years gone by, he could never forget the brown-eyed beauty who’d stolen a piece of his heart forever. And when she reaches out to him for help, he knows he can’t stay away. As the two of them find themselves intertwined in each other’s lives again after ten long years, will Jade ever be free from the dangerous shadows of her past ****All books in the Russian Mobster Series series are standalone, full-length steamy romance novels. They can be read in any order and do not contain cliffhangers. HEA is always guaranteed.****