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Ethic 2 by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLove should burn slow, but with Ezra "Ethic" Okafor it is always fast and fleeting. After an accidental killing affects Alani, the woman he loves, she thinks he's a monster. Separated by tragedy, the pair endure a loss like nothing they have ever felt and their connection is impossible to repair. Ethic is reduced to misery and raising his children alone once again... -
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read .Renowned hip-hop artist, writer, and activist Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable first novel.I came busting into the world during one of New York's worst snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter...Categorized as:
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Heart So Reckless by K.C. Mills
--A COMPLETE STANDALONE - INCLUDES HEART SO RECKLESS VALENTINES DAY NOVELLA—Redmon Stokes is a man about his money. Raised by the streets, he’s a natural born hustler who plans to secure every dollar that he can get his hands on. That doesn’t leave room for much else, except the streets.Peyson Cross is the epitome of a strong, successful black woman...Categorized as:
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Demon's Dream: An Unexpected Love by Elle Kayson
Demon Clawing my way from the depths of hell to haunt the nightmares and steal the lives of many, I earned the name “Demon.” Hardened by a life that no one should live, I had rules that governed my existence. No caring. No intimacy. No love. And then I saw her… Dream. Beautiful. Brave. Bold. And for thirty days, she was mine. I would follow my have her body, ignore her heart...Categorized as:
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Ruthless Billionaire: 50 Loving States, Connecticut, Part 2 of the HOLT: Ruthless Duet by Theodora Taylor
Forbidden Love... Holt Calson was born with an 11-figure spoon in his mouth to one of the wealthiest families in the world. The night they met, Sylvie Pinnock only had 11 dollars in her purse, and it was all the money she had in the world. They were never supposed to meet, much less be together. But Holt didn't care. He just wanted Sylvie. And what Calsons want, Calsons get...Categorized as:
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Deep In My Soul by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCartel Jareau has always been the protector of his siblings. The handsome chef has a bit of a roughness to him. Aside from his family, very few people get to witness his sensitivity. When he met Adina Harold a year ago, he had no idea that intervening in an embarrassing exchange would lead to falling in love with a woman he could never truly have. She was spoken for... -
Devout by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHave you ever loved someone so much that it hurt? I have. Have you ever cherished the pain because you knew the kind you’d face without them would be way too unbearable? That’s me. To young Neeka Perry, Denny is one thing. In the streets, he’s a whole other entity. But she was brave enough to love both sides, upside down, all around, and back again... -
Dirty Wars by Kenya Wright
We return for the seventh installment of the Lion and the Mouse. As Kazimir and Emily battle a great war in Italy, dark secrets rise that could either shatter this couple or strengthen their bond even more. Dark and deeply erotic, this high-octane installment will take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride of deadly twists and psychological turns... -
Sinful Obsession by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFinnegan O’Sullivan The first time I heard her name, my cold heart warmed.The first time I saw her face, a switch inside me flipped on.The first time I heard her speak, she became my voice of reason.I wanted to know her…Learn her…Love her…She was my new obsession. Violet Jackson The first time I heard his name, my heart found its rhythm again...Categorized as:
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Malachi by Grey Huffington
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen souls are tied, it’s never goodbye. A boy , I was, the day that I met you that summer evening, pulling your belongings out of the truck and into your new home. I knew it was love then. A whole man , I was, the day that you met me at the altar and agreed to love me until death do us part. A shell of a man , I’ve become since it did...Categorized as:
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Moth to a Flame by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom bestselling author Antoinette comes the gritty, harrowing tale of a young woman who finds herself drawn to a seductive street hustler who will be the death of her. In the little city of Flint, MI, the good die young and the people left standing are the grimiest of characters... -
Shadows and Whispers by K.C. Mills
Elias Omari exist in the darkness that clouds his mind.Cress Devereaux exist in the light that inspires her soul.Together they create beautiful shades of gray.An arranged marriage forces two families to smooth the edges of their jagged past with the hopes of a new beginning...Categorized as:
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Sinful Desire by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCian O'Sullivan Gianna Bianchi reminded me of everything I am not—polite and poised. The perfect mafia princess according to "old school" standards.She was the type of woman you stayed away from, the kind meant to wed the head of a family.I wanted her.I wanted to possess her.Control her.Most of all, I wanted to love her... -
The Don’s Virgin Possession 2: The Finale by Mesha Mesh
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFollowing a revelation that shattered his entire world, Omari wrestles with the choice he has to make. Should he keep the woman who held his heart captive by his side or let her go for good?Juli, on the other hand, has been nothing but honest. Before her secret was revealed, she was as clueless as the Don. However, while she wants to continue to be with him, she won't force nor beg him to stay... -
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Loyal by Default: Legacy of Carter Reed by K.C. Mills
Carter Reed is an assassin with a heart that only beats for one person, McKenna Smith. In a perfect world she would be the light to his darkness. Carter’s world, however, is far from perfect. Which means McKenna cannot exist in it without a target on her back.While he’s away, Carter’s enemies get close and McKenna’s life is threatened... -
Ruthless Captor: 50 Loving States, New York Pt. 2 by Theodora Taylor
The Thrilling Conclusion to the Ruthlessly Obsessed Duet! Since our divorce, my ex-husband has morphed into one of the most powerful crime bosses on the eastern seaboard. He's not someone you want to cross, and I did a good job of avoiding him for five whole years. But then I lied to him. When he caught me in that lie, I admitted it. Finally told him the truth...Categorized as:
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Never Say Never by Brea Alepoú, Skyler Snow
I’d do anything for my family. Even go undercover and devote my life to the FBI so they can continue to thrive. Everything I do is for the Vitale name. I just have to focus, complete my job, divert attention and stay out of trouble.But trouble finds me.Not just me, but York Washington. He’s my boss, but more than that he’s my friend... -
Malachi by Grey Huffington
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen souls are tied, it’s never goodbye. A boy , I was, the day that I met you that summer evening, pulling your belongings out of the truck and into your new home. I knew it was love then. A whole man , I was, the day that you met me at the altar and agreed to love me until death do us part. A shell of a man , I’ve become since it did...Categorized as:
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Severe by Keta Kendric
Jade Raised by a drug kingpin, you would think that I would be intimately familiar with chaos but the roles in my life were flipped after my father’s death. Boarding school, owning businesses, and mingling with the social elite became my norm.Until one day, the chaos returned... -
Love Burn by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Noni married the love of her life she finally thought she would get everything she deserved. Riches, success, status, influence. She had it all as the wife of Mr. Dominick Meyer, but there is more to her title than meets the eye. When she catches Dom cheating and discovers that he isn't the businessman he portrayed himself to be, her life is changed forever... -
Griffin: Red and the Big Bad Reaper by Theodora Taylor
RED: Five years ago, I was as boring as boring could be. Seriously, my name was Bernice. But then came that one month when I pretended to be somebody else entirely while working at a roadhouse biker bar….Big Mistake. Huge. Who knew one month pretending to be an interesting bad girl could ruin a boring good girl’s life?GRIFFIN: When I saw her, I knew she’d be mine... -
Gluttony by K. Webster
My life has been served to me on a gold platter to be devoured by my silver spoon. Money, money, and more money. It’s the backbone of the Goddard name. I’m the only son, so it’s all mine for the taking. But sometimes money isn’t enough. I always want more, yet nothing seems to satisfy me. My father has made sure I become a part of The Elite Seven...Categorized as:
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Dirty Obsessions by Kenya Wright
“Oh, Misha!”“You’re damn right,” he growled. “Who’s f**king you?”“Misha!”“Say it again.”“Misha!”________________________THE SEXY SAGA OF MISHA AND AVA CONTINUES in the highly anticipated follow-up to DIRTY DESIRES!! MISHA Misha finally has Ava—the first black prima ballerina in Russia. Now he must clear all chaotic problems and disruptions to focus on his new love...Categorized as:
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Sinful Surrender by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMatteo Bianchi I chose to believe in fate.Akira Wright was the love of my life, but I wasn’t so sure we were meant to be together in this lifetime.She’d been in her most vulnerable state when our paths first crossed.A bond I thought was strong enough to convince her she’d always been meant for me was forged, but in the end, I had to walk away, and she let me. Akira Wright I chose to ignore fate... -
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Twisted Minds by Keta Kendric
Megan How in the hell did I end up here; on a heavily-wooded road in the middle of a racist county, all alone with nothing but my twisted mind for protection? After convincing the August Knights Motorcycle Club to allow me to work off a debt my sister owed them, I found myself in the middle of madness and mayhem...Categorized as:
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Anatoly Medlov: Complete Reign by Latrivia S. Nelson
From the bestselling series, the Medlov Crime Family, comes the highly-anticipated story about America's favorite bad boy... Anatoly Medlov is the youngest crime boss in the Medlov Organized Crime Family’s history. Now, he has to prove himself to a council who thinks his legacy has not been well-earned, amidst a grueling investigation by Lt... -
Redemption (AmBw Romantic Suspense) by Kenya Wright
This is a slow burn holiday romance about two broken people with one goal—to survive. Yoshiro escaped a career of crime with the mafia, after they killed his family. For five years, he’s dropped out of life. All he wants this Christmas is to be left alone. Then, Ebony and her kids accidentally crash onto his property during a snowstorm...Categorized as:
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Luxe by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestseller Ashley Antoinette, author of the Prada Plan series comes a boldly fierce and strikingly dramatic novel, Luxe.Bleu Montclair knew as a young girl that she would one day escape the hard, unrelenting streets of Flint, Michigan, and when her desperate prayers are answered in the form of a scholarship to UCLA, Bleu knows she's struck gold... -
A Lover's Pretense by AlTonya Washington
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe pain of lost love has shaped Tykira Lowery, and despite the challenges of starting life anew, her savvy business skills and warm spirit guarantee her entrepreneurial success. Now, coming face to face with Quaysar Ramsey each day was overwhelming her nerves… and her desires... -
Unfortunately Francine by Joan Vassar
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGeorgia, 1995–A gentle push from her sister causes Francine Adams to agree to one date with the handsome, Jalal Dorsey. When his ex-girlfriend makes an appearance, a perfect evening takes a turn for the worse. Blinded by humiliation and desperate to put distance between herself and the drama, Francine flees the upscale eatery... -
Wicked Roses by Sienne Vega
DelphineIt’s true what they say: you never forget your first love.When Salvatore Mancino returns, I’m left reeling.I’m swimming in memories of his passionate kiss.And memories of him breaking my heart.Over a decade later, the violent mafia boss intends on making me his.But dark and wicked forces seek to hurt me.And in the process, destroy him.SalvatoreDelphine Adams is as off-limits as they come...Categorized as:
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Harlem On Lock by Karen P. Williams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHarlem is a beautiful, smart, and funny seventeen-year-old. She lives in the projects with her drug-addicted parents. They are so far gone that Harlem must fend for herself and at times do a little hustling of her own to feed their habit... -
LUCA - Her Ruthless Don : 50 Loving States, New York, Pt. 1 by Theodora Taylor
Ruthlessly Obsessed… Everyone knows me as Amber Reynolds, the fierce and determined law student, who won’t let her blindness hold her back. My friends and colleagues encourage and applaud me, but I never feel clean. Because they don’t know who I really am… or the true reason I’m blind. You see, my father used to hurt people, until one day he kidnapped and brutalized the wrong boy...Categorized as:
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Ruthless Husband: 50 Loving States, New York Pt. 1 by Theodora Taylor
Ruthlessly Obsessed… AMBER: Everyone knows me as Amber Reynolds, the fierce and determined law student, who won’t let her blindness hold her back. My friends and colleagues encourage and applaud me, but I never feel clean. Because they don’t know who I really am… or the true reason I’m blind. You see, my father used to hurt people, until one day he kidnapped and brutalized the wrong boy... -
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Owo: The Consortium Book Two by Dandridge Monroe
Money is the root of all evil, but only to those who lack it and the ability to govern their emotions. Jealousy and envy are the true root of evil. For those with money, it's simply a tool. A tool to create opportunity for others, or to put down those who threaten them. Yacouba and Jasmine were a pairing destined to happen...Categorized as:
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A Lover's Mask by AlTonya Washington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDeep down Fernando Ramsey longs for the kind of love his parents never shared--a love based on equality and respect. Sadly, he hasn't met the woman to make his secret yearning come true, until he meets Contessa Warren. Gorgeous and sexy, the Chicago publisher is everything Fernando desires--...Categorized as:
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A Lover's Dream by AlTonya Washington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAuthor Michaela Sanders has a successful writing career, but love and security have always eluded her...until a research trip takes a surprisingly romantic turn. Quest Ramsey and his brother Quaysar belong to one of Seattle's most successful families, and Michaela is in town to profile them for an upcoming biography... -
Varsity Property by Jamila Jasper
You’re serving your true purpose, Raven. Get used to it.She agreed to help a friend and ended up here…Traded to Dustin Rathbone, a sociopathic campus hockey player whose brute instincts make him want to use her supple body in every way.Dustin is fifteen times hotter than he is intelligent.And Raven’s a straight A student, consistently at the top of the class... -
Small Town Sheriff by Marion Meadows
Book Five in the series that began with Small Town Rebel...A seven-year marriage tested by temptation.A young woman craves a man she can never have.A spoiled housewife will do anything to keep her lifestyle.A lonely mother has a forbidden affair.A drug kingpin seeks to destroy the lawman on his tail -- by any means necessary.And a desperate felon makes a choice that will change everything.. -
Everybody Ain't Your Friend by Tanisha Stewart
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey say you should keep your friends close, and enemies closer, but sometimes reality might be the other way around...Mia thinks her life is completely normal. She has a loving boyfriend, great and supportive friends, and a close relationship with her mother. Things take an interesting turn, however, when she is almost run down by a car one day.Then come the messages from an untraceable number... -
Wicked Masquerade by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTristan is the Bad Boy of the Art World. A tortured artist with insatiable cravings for beauty, pleasure, and the darker shades of life.When Nova, a Psychology graduate student, enters his orbit, Tristan sweeps Nova off her feet and lures her onto an erotic journey that awakens desires she never knew existed.Danger looms in the background... -
Lawless by Amarie Avant
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Beast stole me from the Devil . . . AnastasiyaI was born a trophy owned by the Resnov Bratva, waiting for the day they’d collect.My identity was engraved in their legacy, and my only purpose was to obey, to submit. I had no voice, and most of all, I had no choice.I was promised to one yet stolen by another. Simeon Resnov was my savior, a different kind of beast... -
The Woman I Used To Be: A Small-Town Hamblin County Interracial Romance by Sydney Cameron
When life tries to break you, sometimes you have to let it. And when the door to your new life is literally locked, you get creative and break in. But when domestic abuse survivor, Melanie Davenport, does this, she doesn’t guess that a gun-wielding, small-town sheriff will catch her.Sheriff Zack Lawson admits meeting Melanie didn’t go great... -
Remember Me by Avril Ashton
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTheirs was a connection that began and ended in the shadows. Secret moments. Missed opportunities and what-ifs. Wanting more than what they had, but grateful with the bits of happiness they snatched.A bullet stole it away, setting two men adrift. One waiting in the darkness for light to shine once again... -
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One Billion Reasons by Millie Belizaire
Morgan Caplan has had one dream her entire life. When her adult services website leaks to her interviewer, it seems she can kiss her dream goodbye. That is... until a new client makes her an offer she simply can't refuse. Damien doesn't need to give her a reason to accept. There are at least a billion...Categorized as:
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Chained to the Devil's Son by Shea Swain
It was supposed to be the start of a new chapter in their lives. What it turned out to be was a life worse than death. When Evelyn Jones’ family made a wrong turn onto the property of one of the most racist men in the south, she discovered that Hell is definitely a place on earth. She had few memories of the loving life her parents’ provided... -
Sinful Vow by Asia Monique
Lucia Moretti I always knew marriage for me would never be to a man of my choosing. As a young girl, I was all too aware of the power I wielded in a world where men were supposed to be the superior gender.To the underworld, I was just a mafia princess. To my family, I was an equal. To my soon-to-be husband? Well, that was yet to be determined...Categorized as:
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Hades: Stephanie and the Merciless Reaper by Theodora Taylor
I was born a few moments after midnight on January 1st. On my 21st birthday, my father throws me the most lavish New Year's Eve birthday party Baton Rouge has ever seen—then he tells me I'm a woman now, and that means I belong to a man he owes a blood debt.No, not a man. A demon who feeds on my family’s pain and suffering. Especially mine.His name is Hades Fairgood...Categorized as:
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Cruel Delights by Sienne Vega
A dark and obsessive stalker romance that’s NOT for the faint of heart.My world changed forever the night I attended a party.Not just any party. A party for the rich and powerful elite.That’s where I made the worst mistake of my life.I caught the attention of the perfect man.Kaden Raskova is Prince Charming in a finely tailored suit.Mysterious. Sophisticated. Impossibly handsome... -
Damaged Love by Posey Parks, Shantee' A. Parks (Posey Parks)
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo keep her safe, I’ll marry her.There’s an inexplicable connection between us, a magnetic pull I can’t explain.From the moment our paths crossed I was drawn to her.Inside the walls of the party I sensed she was in danger and rescued her.Bound by duty to Neto, the oldest secret society in history, we command power, holding sway over judges, politicians, and influential figures...
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