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Bound (Bought by the Billionaires #2)
Logan Fox - 2018
Not even murder.It was an offer Pearl couldn’t refuse: $100,000 for a month of her time. But the penniless exotic dancer discovers the job isn’t as simple as it seems. She hasn’t been lured to the Fox Pit simply to be a high-paid escort.At the Fox Pit, women are caged playthings for the filthy rich. Here, women are owned. And Pearl’s new owners expect her to obey every depraved command.Refusal means punishment, being sent away without a cent. But obedience comes with its own cost. Girls who do everything right are disappearing.The deeper Pearl delves into the Fox Pit’s mysteries, the darker the secrets she uncovers. And the more afraid she becomes.Afraid she’s missed something.Afraid she won’t find out the truth in time.Afraid the Fox Pit will leave her as broken as all the rest of its playthings.Bought is a harrowing mystery that contains sexual scenes and kinks some may find triggering. Reader discretion is advised.
Defiant Gianni
Emma Vikes - 2021
Philippa Varberio, the maid, is collateral damage. My father didn't give a damn about ruining Philippa's life, and I shouldn't either. But the beautiful, shy daughter of the housekeeper makes me want to claim her. Own her. Steal her.All that stands between me and my future is a bullet meant for my brother. I will rule. I will be the next capo. But that means Philippa will be out of reach. Forever.Now I have to make a decision - claim the woman I desire and risk it all, or sit on the throne that should have been mine all along...Defiant Gianni is a full length standalone in the mafia romance series following two families - the Cavettis and Bonifacios. This is a dark romance with disturbing themes.
Cocky Playboy
Sloane Howell - 2019
In these words, and in this world. A five star read from the very first page." - Amo Jones, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Elite Kings Club Series He's a bastard in Burberry. Decker Collins knows how to do one thing--win. When his billion-dollar law practice moves to merge with a firm out of Dallas, she shows up to oversee the transition. Tate Reynolds--the vixen in Versace. She's whip-smart, sassy, and gorgeous. Oh, and she doesn't take any of Decker's sh*t. With the merger hanging in the balance, they go to war with each other. There's only one problem. This war isn't just about business. Because when they're not butting heads... They're banging headboards. If you love wealthy, possessive alpha males and strong heroines, this series is for YOU! Cocky Playboy is a full length romance novel with a Happily Ever After.
Broken Innocence
Brook Wilder - 2021
Especially not someone as pure and naïve as Rory Evans.Her big innocent eyes drew my attention.But it was her soft trembling lips that made me want to possess her.To break her.From that single wayward stare, all I thought about was how I’d corrupt her.How I’d drag her—kicking and screaming—into this hellish world of mine.A world filled with torment, pain, and suffering.She’ll accuse me of stealing her future.She’ll call me a monster whose hand is dipped in blood.And she would be right.She’d be a fool not to fight me—tooth and nail.But no matter how hard she fights.No matter how far she runs.She can’t escape one cold truth:That she belongs to me.Body, spirit, and soul.Even before I put my ring on her finger, and my baby in her belly.Broken Innocence is a dark Romance & Psychological suspense novel by bestselling author Brook Wilder. Book 1 of the D'Agostino Mafia trilogy. This is not a standalone.WARNING: This book contains scenes that may be disturbing to some readers.
Whispered Prayers of a Girl
Alex Grayson - 2017
Her words are agony to my healing heart, but I cherish the sound of them, for that’s the only time I ever hear my beautiful daughter speak. Since her father died two years ago, she’s grown quiet and withdrawn. Cat’s Valley was to be our new beginning, a place where my family and I can heal, but what we find there is so much more.Scars mar his body. Pain has left him in pieces…Four years ago, I lost the two things I cherished most in the world. They were ripped from my arms in the most painful and cruel way. Since then, I’ve kept to myself, preferring to stay away from the pitying looks and murmured rumors. Everything changed when she and her children barged into my life. It was an accident, and I don’t deserve them, but now that they’re here, I’m not sure I can let them go.
Alphahole
D.D. Prince - 2018
Aiden is an alphahole and absolutely infuriating. You're going to effing love him! I'm Carly. A nice girl. A nice girl who has recently figured out that nice girls get the shaft. So, I've decided to become Carly 2.0 and say buh-bye Carly 1.0, the doormat. There's a problem, though. An alphahole is my new roommate and my CEO’s son. He’s also my boss and the alphahole is gunning to ruin me. Alphahole: A grade-A alpha male asshole. The epitome? Aiden Carmichael. Aiden wants to give me the shaft. In multiple ways, if you get my drift. Good thing the new me has decided to fight back and if push comes to shove, fight dirty. I'm Aiden. Alphahole. Or so the chick my father put in my corporate apartment and my department at the office calls me. Whatever. She's got spunk. And a great rack. She tries to come off as a badass, but I see right through the act. If she's gonna tangle with me, she'll be the one to get tied up in knots. It won't be me. I have no problem fighting and as far as I'm concerned, the dirtier the better.
Trigger
L.P. Dover - 2017
. . that’s what I am. It’s what I do. It’s what I live for. I’m no longer the Preston Hale everyone knew. I left that life and the people in it a long time ago the second I made my first kill. I wasn’t going to give in, but when I heard the screams there was no going back. It triggered the pain, the need. I knew what I had to do, and I did it well. But I never expected for Emma Turner – the only link to my past – to come back into my life. She triggers a different emotion inside me, something I hadn’t ever felt. It’s not a want to kill . . . but a need to CLAIM.
Bootycall
J.D. Hawkins - 2015
Backstage. VIP all the way, baby.When you're the prince of Hollywood, and everyone wants a piece of the action. I've got paparazzi stalking my every move, and supermodels lined up to spread their legs for a shot at fame. But this girl is different. She's been hired by the studio to keep me in line. One wrong move, and my comeback is going up in smoke.I should keep my distance, but I've never played by the rules.I'm going to show her just how good a bad boy can be.
Madness
Kailee Reese Samuels - 2019
His love would be endless and our lives would be the happily ever after all girls dreamed about. I never knew the fairytale was nothing more than a lie.I was a good girl.Until one night, one tiny trip, one little mistake, one moment of indiscretion. When I fell down the rabbit hole, I stumbled into the absolute fantasy, succumbing to their whims and rituals. As their very naughty girl, I embraced the nightmare and refused to ever leave.The Darkland is mine. And those monsters will kneel before their one true Queen.Madness is a dark romance/reverse harem story.Madness is a standalone dark romance with a happily ever after. Suitable for 18+. Please be advised this book contains emotionally-charged themes.
Look But Don't Touch
Olivia Hayle - 2019
Even his name is sharp and unforgiving. I’ve disliked him since the first time we met, all those years ago. He took one look at me and dismissed me as vapid and ignorant. The spoiled young daughter of his business associate. Sure, I’d done my best to live up to that image lately, but the judgment still stung. We had carefully avoided each other ever since. It was a perfect plan. We were both happy with that. Until I’m given an ultimatum by my dad.
“Work at the family empire or I’ll cut you off.”So I have to swallow my pride and show up at the office of Grant Wood, CEO. The only good part is that he seems just as unnerved by me… and I love it when his cold facade falters.So if they want me to intern at Hathaway’s?
Fine. I’ll be the best intern they ever had. I'm going to prove Grant wrong about me. And I’m going to push his every button.
Propositioning Love
Izzy Sweet - 2018
I thought he was a nice guy giving me a ride home… We were both wrong. Bryce Ericsson is not a nice guy. He’s a ruthless billionaire with a penchant for snapping up failing companies and completely gutting them. Unfortunately, I had no clue who he was when I got in his car and spent the hottest night of my life with him. When he walks into my office the next day, announcing he’s the new owner of the company I work for, I’m pretty sure I’m going to be fired. Then he makes me an offer I can’t refuse. They say money can’t buy you love… Or can it?
Mister Hollywood
Mika Lane - 2018
And I’ll never be your husband.But I will be yours—for one night.And once that night ends, you’ll never forget the pleasure I gave you.It will be yours forever.Even if I’m not.Keep your heart out of it. I do. It’s my job.To give you an experience you can’t forget.What’s not to love?Well, me.Get ready for the gentlemen famous for making women curl their toes, forget their names, and wish one night would last forever. These men will take you for a ride you’ll never forget—and pleasure that you’ll live to talk about.Mr. Hollywood is book 1 of a sexy 3-part series that can be read in any order.
For Fallon
Soraya Naomi - 2014
Fallon’s mask is real, what you see is what you get. Growing up with two loving parents in Chicago, graduating in Chicago, and now working a job she loves, she enjoys her life. Her untarnished world is shaken when Luca crosses her path. Luca’s mask is tightly controlled. Distrust, rivalry, and violence rule his life.When confronted with insecurities, when the one you love wears his mask perfectly, when your life unravels and you don’t know why, do you keep trusting the person you love? Everyone has a façade. Everyone has an ulterior motive.A contemporary romance/ romantic thriller in dual point of view. Contains sexual content and violence.
Opposites Attract: Royal Bastards MC: Central Texas
Sapphire Knight - 2020
Being Prez has been my life and seeing anything other than the club isn't on my to-do list. To my surprise, a sexy diamond appears out of the blue and I can't seem to stay away or keep my hands to myself. The perfect gem is mine, I know it and so does she. I'll do whatever I have to, so I can keep her. I'm a b*stard after all, and b*stards always break the rules.-A Gritty MC romance with a brand new club, characters, and storyline.-B*stard is a complete standalone that does not need any other books read prior. -Steamy romantic suspense full of action, alpha bad boys, and strong women.