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Anarchy by Tate James
Five years ago, I made a choice that I haven’t regretted a day since. I protected the single most important person in my world, my little sister. I protected myself, and I seized control of the Tri-state Timberwolves. Since then, I’ve wielded that power with an iron fist. Done whatever it took to take care of my people. Kept us out of the public eye, and kept us safe... -
The Heart of Psychos: Part two by Ames Mills
Everyone warns you that it isn't safe when you step into this life.Danger lurks in every corner, and I’m constantly looking over my shoulder to see what will happen next. The villain in our story is supposed to be a protector, a father. But all he does is bring sorrow to his son, and he tried to take three important people from our lives... -
Malum: Part 2 by Amo Jones
Some girls don’t like pretty things. Some girls like things that are destructive, and toxic. Things that fuel our bodies with adrenaline and bring our demons to their knees. They say magic isn’t real, but it’s it the closest way to describe love? It doesn’t exist physically. It merely exists around us, within us, possessing our souls and making us do stupid shit... -
The Saviors: Part one by Ames Mills
The Saviors. We’re a myth in the criminal underworld. Our name runs fear through even the most hardened criminal. Don’t let the name fool you. We aren’t the good guys. We lie, steal, cheat, and kill. I keep my most trusted by my side, and we’re unbreakable. Until my vendetta against my father brought me back to my hometown, Forest Grove... -
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Endure the Pain by Ashley N. Rostek
Mobster. Murderer. Monster. Even though I’m all of those awful things, I could still be broken. It’s happened before and I barely survived it.If I were to be broken again, would it kill me? Or can I endure the pain of a shattered soul once more? Since I’ve returned home, I’ve embraced my inner darkness and have started down a path bathed in blood and smelling of gun metal... -
Pretty Wicked Secrets by Callie Rose
the blurb below contains spoilers for the first book in the series. If you haven't started the series yet, begin with Pretty Dark Vows .* They lied to me. They used me. They almost broke me.But I won’t let them win.I should have known better than to trust the Reapers. Should’ve known better than to let myself feel anything for them... -
Heart of Frost and Scars by Pam Godwin
I’m the silent ache, the shadow that lingers, the present from your past, the knife in your heart.In the chilling finale of the Frozen Fate trilogy, Frankie enters a world far deadlier than the one she escaped.A sinister threat lurks in the shadows, hunting her with a dark obsession as her savage protectors battle the rules of society... -
Sinners Reign by R.E. Bond
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe wars have ended, and we are finally at peace.I never thought I’d be glad to not have to shoot at someone.I guess I’m not that crazy after all.The Psychos and Devils have expanded business, and things are running smoothly.Between the crews and my guys, I have the family I’d always wished for.Nothing can shake us, we reign over this town.We are both feared and respected, nothing will stop us... -
Twisted Creek by K.C. Kean
I have nothing left to give this twisted town, not a single ounce. I’ve let them beat me down, almost break me, but it’s time I fixed my ‘Grady’ jersey, and show them I will do anything to protect what is mine.Trying to survive Knight’s Creek without Xavier, Hunter, and Tobias is harder than I care to admit. I have to give it my all and try again; I have to run... -
Steel & Hammer's Hellcat by Ciara St. James
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsArchangel’s Warriors MC: Brothers by choice, not blood. Born to ride until they die. All they want is to ride free until lightning strikes them without warning. Consumed by desire, surrounded by danger, they find the “one” who will consume, enchant, frustrate, and ultimately love them. They only see each other... -
Pretty Vengeful Queen by Callie Rose
They hurt me. They fought for me. They claimed my heart.And now it’s my turn to fight for them.I never meant to fall for the three men who were once my enemies. There was a time when I would’ve happily danced on their graves, but now I’ll sacrifice myself to the devil himself if it keeps them alive.But I even if I have to marry Austin McKenna, I won’t let him win this war... -
Lawless by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn all-new and addictive dark, why-choose, captive romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tracy Lorraine.I found peace in the last place I expected, but it was a mirage built on lies and unfulfilled promises.I thought we somehow managed to find a way to co-exist in their little lair, but as usual I was wrong...Categorized as:
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Gabe and Ian by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Gabriel Cross has spent his entire life keeping a secret from his older brother. The tattoo artist all but inked the two words on his flesh, and yet Abe still hasn’t figured it out. Terrified of losing the only family he has left, Gabriel keeps his mouth shut, even though he hates himself for being a coward. Ian Long loves women... -
Lawless: A Dark Captive Why Choose Romance by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn all-new and addictive dark, why-choose, captive romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tracy Lorraine.I found peace in the last place I expected, but it was a mirage built on lies and unfulfilled promises.I thought we somehow managed to find a way to co-exist in their little lair, but as usual I was wrong... -
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Pretty Spiteful by R.A. Smyth
She wants our protection, but her safety comes with a price.Emilia Harrison. The girl I attended Pacific Prep with. My sister’s best friend. The greatest sex I’ve ever had.I never expected to see her again after graduation, so when she shows up in my kitchen in the middle of the night, I don’t know what to think.Apparently there’s some psycho after her and she needs my help...Categorized as:
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Watch Me Reign by K.C. Kean
There are some images that stay with you for the rest of your life, and mine are all stained with blood. This war has raged too long, but the next blood to be spilled will be at my hands.Leo, Ezra, Jameson, and Jagger have always been the most important things in my life, and now my heart is broken, my soul destroyed, and I’m taking no prisoners with my vengeance...Categorized as:
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Enemy by A.J. Macey
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDamsel in distress? More like damsel causing distress.Hey b*tches, me again- Kiera, a.k.a The Cat. You remember my b*stard father and his merry mob of minions?No? Well, let me give you a little recap.I was going about, preparing to move against my most hated enemy and his cohorts when my cover was blown. But I guess that’s what I get for not minding my own damned business... -
Ruin: A Dark MC Romance by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA new dark romance from the bestselling author of the Savage Falls MC series .My whole life I’ve been treated like some innocent naïve girl. Shielded from the dark and dangerous world my big brother inhabits.But not any longer.Now, Savage Falls is my home, the Sinners MC, my family. I’m the new club princess, a burden I neither want nor need.Because I’m not as innocent as they all think...Categorized as:
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Cruel Black Hearts by Candace Wondrak
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy name is Stella, and I am empty. I am broken. I am nothing. The only thing I enjoy about my life is my job at the Tribune. My focus in both my editorial and my personal writing involves serial killers. Even my best friend doesn’t understand my obsession with them. No one does. Until I meet them... -
Penance by K.L. Taylor-Lane
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRegret, remorse, repent.With the ghost of my past unexpectedly crashing back into my life, his presence threatening to tear through everything I’ve built, I’m quickly losing grip on my sanity.Voices start to whisper, infecting me with their poison as I struggle to battle against them. Mentally forced down into the deepest pits of hell, phantom hands trying to bury me in the fiery decay... -
Virginity Sold by Bre Rose
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI hate my life.I’m twenty and should be living my best life at my college of choice. Being part of a sorority, dating the man of my dreams and getting a degree.But I’m not.Instead I’m working my fingers to the bone at two jobs to make sure my mother and I keep a roof over our heads. It would be even better if she didn’t squander every dime I made on her habit.I’m slowly losing hope... -
Don't Be Scared by A.J. Merlin
Every town has a history.Ours is just a little darker than most.For years I’ve celebrated Halloween and Hollow Bridge’s history with everyone else who lives here. Parades, festivals, and insane Halloween parties have always been a staple for us. Some bad behavior is expected, given what we’re celebrating.But murder has never been on the table before... -
Reese: The Candy Shop by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to the Candy shopWhere poison never tasted so sweet...Being a Candy Girl is more than just a job, it’s who I am.But before I became ReeseI was known as Malice, the street kid who killed a man before disappearing without a trace.Now seven years later a serial killer is using those same streets as his hunting ground... -
Evading Darkness by K.M. Baker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen they say the past always finds a way to catch up to you, they aren't lying.I spent years on the run, trying to hide from my father and our society. I was careful and never stayed in the same place for very long, but when I landed in Braxton Falls, I couldn't leave.I fell in love, made my first real friend in years, and let my guard down... -
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Pretty Nightmare by J.A. Huss
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsINDIE I have them all now. Just the way I want them.McKay, the one who loves me deepest.Adam, the one who protects me fiercely.Donovan, the one who tells the truth.They are my friends, they are my lovers, they are my world.And Maggie belongs to all of us—no matter who her father is.This is the family I’ve always wanted.This is the family I deserve.And I will do whatever it takes to keep them... -
Fall by N.V. Roez
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat happens to the broken? … Honestly, I don’t know. My past is catching up to me from all directions. I’m stuck between the girl I was and the woman I want to be. Everyone is blaming me for what happened to Micah, but nothing is as it seems. People are after me, and debts have to be repaid. That’s not the hardest pill to swallow, though...Categorized as:
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Bait by Maggie Alabaster, Jo Bradley
The plan? Get some air. The reality? I witnessed a murder. The only thing I saw of the killers—a couple of tattoos. That's what I get for wandering off alone during the biggest party of the year. In Dusk Bay. A place known for its violent undercurrent. Too scared to tell the police what I saw, I try to put it out of my mind. I almost succeed, until I meet three guys who turn my world upside down... -
Lust by Carmen Rosales
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe sons of Kenyan just take what they want and who they want. The combination of their wealth, influence, and hostility makes them a serious threat. When it comes to getting his hands on Gia, Dravin will literally do anything. He's after her, but he has a secret that no one outside the Order knows about... -
Hired Help by Layla Simon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy ex-boyfriend's dad is an escort… and I've hired him for prom. Since dumping me midway through summer break, Harrison Powell has made my days at Kingswood College a living hell. I’ve tried to ignore him, but when he humiliates me before the entire senior year, I’m too enraged to let him have the last laugh.Luckily, I know a family secret my ex would rather keep hidden... -
Smudged Lines by Kris Butler
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWas the truth too costly? My life had become full of scribbles and lies, the lines smudged too many times to know the truth. Small town girl, eyes full of hope, I never thought my life would come to this.It had started out so simple, and then somewhere between first loves and now, it went majorly off course. All the lies caught up to them, and I no longer knew who I could trust... -
Vicious Deception by Elira Firethorn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt wasn’t supposed to end like this. The guys’ enemy wasn’t supposed to gain the upper hand. But now Elliot, Rhett, and Oliver have been captured and separated by Ludo Holloway. If they make one wrong move, the consequences will be disastrous. The only thing they can do is comply with Holloway’s wishes and do their best to secretly find a way to escape... -
Forced Submission Bundle 2 by Alexa Riley
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBONUS: Bundle includes never before seen epilogues for all three stories! Taking What’s His Driving a truck and hauling cargo from coast to coast can be lonely. Sly’s been looking for a pet to keep him company, and late one night on the side of the highway, he finds her. Cameron is scared something bad is going to happen to her, but then he comes along, and she feels relieved... -
Dirty Crazy Bad: A Prequel Short Story by Siobhan Davis
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe hot stranger who gate-crashed my party and almost came to blows with my boyfriend and my other lover is my loathsome new stepbrother. Ares delights in telling me he’s named after the God of War as he threatens to ruin me. Not sure what I have done to deserve his instant hatred, but whatever.Game on, ahole.Bring it. We are ready for you. Originally published in the Nightingale Anthology... -
The Break by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOne woman. Two Rivals. Countless secrets…Raine Kendall has everything a woman could want—almost... -
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Break Me by Nina West, Avery Reid
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsListening length: 8 hours and 11 minutes. Henry Wolf is a deliciously wicked, sinfully handsome man who has done a very bad thing. Potentially. Worse, he owns me now - every inch of my body and a sizeable chunk of my stupid, naïve heart...Categorized as:
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Watch Me Fall by K.C. Kean
Welcome to Emerson Grove, with our fantastic university, suburban lifestyle, and the city nearby, you’re never going to want to leave. I almost believe their slogan, until my ride drives off, leaving me on the doorstep of a pretty house to reveal a blast from the past.Leaving one lion’s den, I’ve fallen straight into another. I didn’t agree to this part. To…them... -
Fighting For Them by Kerry Taylor
The final installment of the 'Perpetually Broken' series.Devastated by recent events and left feeling like she will never be in control of her crazy life, Blake is just as broken as she ever was.She doesn’t know where to even begin to pick up the pieces once again, and more than that, she just isn’t sure she wants to... -
Pleasure to Earn by H.N. DeFore
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBook 3 in the Sins and Secrets Club World.Following a fast divorce and betrayal from her ex-husband, Anita’s learned how to hate herself. Pleasure isn’t a given, and she isn’t ready to lose parts of herself to make another person happy anymore.When she needs security cameras installed to monitor her house, Russell finds out her ex has a knack for showing up and beating on the door... -
Sweet Possession by Lucy Smoke, A.J. Macey
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI had a chance, once, to play the good girl. I could’ve kept my mouth shut and stayed out of the line of fire. Had I done that, more people might’ve been hurt. So, I came forward and subsequently, I lost everything I’d ever loved. I lost my family. I lost my home. I lost my identity. I lost … them. But now they’re back. At least, I think they are... -
Boardwalk Kings (Boardwalk Mafia) by Jillian Frost
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’m indebted to the Boardwalk Kings...Dante, Nico, Angelo, and Stefan.Four ruthless Made men who own Atlantic City and everyone in it—including me.My father launders money for the Mafia and made the mistake of stealing from them.Now, they own me in every way, taking what they want, branding me with their blood-stained hands.They call me a good girl.The perfect captive... -
Kept by Cate Corvin
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI already had to leave college once to care for my sick mother. Thanks to the Second-Chance Scholarship, I have one last shot to finish my degree at Bourdillon University, a prestigious academy for the arts. But the three professors who control my future don't see a student, or an assistant librarian. They see prey.The Dean of Students, gentleman on the outside, beast on the inside...Categorized as:
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Shame on Me by Aurelia Knight, Stephanie Hurst
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTristanI told Ivy I loved her, and she rejected me, again. She’s going to pay for that mistake. She won’t see the light of day until she begs my forgiveness.My mirror image should be on my side, but instead, he’s betrayed me, told me to give her up and let her go home. I am their home!He wants to paint me as a monster. They both do. But he’s no better, and I’ll prove it... -
Pin-up Girl by Blake Blessing
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSo close. We were so close to getting free. A few more deals here. A few more nasty secrets there. All in the name of the cause of course. Then she walked in at the wrong place, wrong time. Should we kill her? Keep her? Making the right decision was critical, but we were literally at a crossroads. That’s how the top tier of Alpha Delta Omega inducted our unofficial fourth member... -
The Dirty Ones by J.A. Huss
They said write what you know so that's what I did. I wrote dirty, I wrote erotic, I wrote the truth.And then they called me a liar. But it's not me who's lying, it's them.Our story isn't for everyone. It's not even for us.So if you're looking for the fairy tale and the stupid prince on his dumb white horse, move along. You've got a hold of the wrong book... -
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His Prisoner by Misty Winters
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAntonioI captured her and like any a**hole, I won’t return her.She doesn’t belong in my world, but her father owes me money that he can't possibly pay.I don’t want the money. I want Mia.Her fiery, feisty charm has captivated me.She has become my obsession, my addiction, and my beautiful little prisoner.One taste and I don’t want to let her go...Categorized as:
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Sharp Love by Mandy Muse
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDon’t sleep with your clients.I had never thought about hooking up with the sinfully sexy Lincoln Valbuena. Those blue eyes and that deal-closing smile… Ok fine, I have thought about it, but I can’t cross that line. Until I find out Gabriel, my one-night stand is best friends with Lincoln. We all agree to a no-strings-attached fling between the three of us... -
Damaged Dreams by Kris Butler
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat price would you pay for the truth?“It all starts there.” Those were the last words my father spoke to me.When I was 16, everything seemed perfect. I had it all--loving parents, best friends, and a potential boyfriend. But most of all, I had skating, and we were one step away from the Olympics.Until they came for me, and secrets and betrayal rip my world apart... -
Dark Mafia Kings by Penelope Wylde
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratings*A brand-new full-length 70k a dark age gap mafia reverse harem romance duet*In Chicago’s underworld, they are known as the four mafia kings.Lethal. Beautiful. Corrupted.But in my world, they are my enemies. Because of them death stripped away my veil of innocence, leaving me vulnerable to the likes of criminals like them.I’ve learned the hard way monsters walk among us... -
Twisted Metal by Savannah Rylan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI should be terrified of them—but I’ve never felt safer...When I begged the Twisted Metal MC to take me in exchange for my father’s freedom, I never thought I’d be anything more than a trade to them. A transaction.I was wrong.On the surface, my three captors are nothing alike.Trooper, who disarms me with a smile and helps me laugh away my fears. Dutch, whose cocky mask can’t hide his sweet soul... -
The Game Maker: A Dark Captive Menage Romance by Kitty Thomas
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Don't worry, Pretty Toy. You'll get your turn soon enough." I am the game maker, and Kate is my perfect, beautiful prey.Picture it... a desperate recently-evicted Cinderella waiting on a prince who isn't coming, tossed mercilessly into a cell... trapped with a strange man...That's Seven, the other contestant in the game. I plan to corrupt him, make him dark like me..
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