Suspense Romance Best Sellers

Today's best-selling romantic suspense books and ebooks offer a perfect blend of thrilling mystery and passionate romance, topping the book charts on Amazon Kindle and Apple Books. These popular novels feature captivating storylines filled with intense chemistry and suspenseful twists. Best-selling authors like Sandra Brown, Nora Roberts, Lisa Gardner, and Jayne Ann Krentz have mastered the art of combining danger and desire in their novels. Whether it's pulse-pounding mysteries or romantic thrillers, these books deliver the ultimate mix of excitement and passion. Dive into the world of romantic suspense with some of the best novels in the genre today!

The current #1 best selling romantic suspense novel on Apple Books today is The Mirror by Nora Roberts.

The book chart of the most popular supense romance books was last updated on June 18, 2026.

Romance Ebook Best Sellers

Apple Books Most Popular Romantic Suspense Novels 2026

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The Mirror

The Mirror The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 2 by Nora Roberts

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts continues the hauntingly spectacular Lost Bride Trilogy with book two, The Mirror . When Sonya MacTavish inherits the huge Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine, she has no idea that the house is haunted. The footsteps she hears at night, the doors slamming, the music playing, are not figments of her imagination. In her dreams she sees glimpses of the past. In the present she finds portraits of brides. And when she has visions of an antique mirror, she is drawn to it, sensing it holds dark family secrets. Then one night the mirror appears and Sonya glides through this looking glass, into the past—and sees a bride murdered on her wedding day, the circle of gold torn from her finger. It is a scene that will play out again and again—a centuries-old curse that must be broken—and a puzzle she must solve if there is any hope of breaking the curse.

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Inheritance

Inheritance The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 1 by Nora Roberts

Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts—a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations. 1806: Astrid Poole sits in her bridal clothes, overwhelmed with happiness. But before her marriage can be consummated, she is murdered, and the circle of gold torn from her finger. Her last words are a promise to Collin never to leave him… Graphic designer Sonya MacTavish is stunned to learn that her late father had a twin he never knew about—and that her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her almost everything he owned, including a majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast, which the will stipulates she must live in it for at least three years. Her engagement recently broken, she sets off to find out why the boys were separated at birth—and why it was all kept secret until a genealogy website brought it to light. Trey, the young lawyer who greets her at the sprawling clifftop manor, notes Sonya’s unease—and acknowledges that yes, the place is haunted…but just a little. Sure enough, Sonya finds objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle’s office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as “the first lost bride.” It’s becoming clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it…

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To Rule A Kingdom of Nothing

To Rule A Kingdom of Nothing An Absolutely Addictive Thrilling Spicy Romance with Jaw-Dropping Twists by Blair Babylon

Marrying a billionaire I'd met an hour before was a giant mistake. Nicolai not signing a pre-nup with me was an even worse one, for him. Because now I’m hooked. In twenty-four hours, I’ve met his younger brother, his awesome cousin, and his lifelong boarding school buddies. They connected with me on their secret social media accounts. I’m in the group chat. Last night, for the first time, he touched me. I’ve made some really weird life choices, so I’d never been . . . touched. Not like that. Wow. I mean, holy cow. I’ve been missing out. But when I woke up in bed with him this morning, he turned to me with a blankness on his astonishingly handsome face and said, “I’m divorcing you. Get out.” What could I have done so wrong? But it doesn’t matter. I won’t just abandon him. I’ll fight for what we had for that one beautiful day because I don’t have anyone or anything else. His ice-blue eyes narrowed, and his voice was absolutely calm. “I said, get out.” If you love: High stakes where lives and power hangs in the balanceSlooow burn that turns to ::fans self:: SPICE.Royal shenanigans.Insta-MARRIED in Las Vegas.A thriller with romance that will have your heart racing You’ll LOVE Blair Babylon’s Thrillers that Bang!

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Spicy Disaster

Spicy Disaster by Lani Lynn Vale

Everyone talks about finding the one that makes their heart skip a beat. Personally, I’m not looking to develop any heart problems. I definitely don’t have to worry about developing any when it comes to the one man who knows how to get on my every nerve. Odin Mayer is the most offensive, black-hearted, no-good, very-bad, surliest man I’d ever met. He was Grumpy with a capital G, a biker to boot, and never missed a chance to make me see red. Just as I’m convinced there’s no good side to Odin, he shows me differently, saving me when I didn’t ask him to. And, of course, I have to spend the next few weeks with him after we both get chosen for the same trial to perform our civic duty. Jury duty was not on my Bingo card. Nor was falling for the jerkoff. But there I was, somehow lingering in the middle space between f**k you and I want to f**k you. Odin knew what he was doing, too. Teasing and taunting me at every turn. Then he had to go out of his way to be a hero, and I forgot that I was supposed to stay away.

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Illusive

Illusive by Sylvia Day

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day goes deeper into the sultry world of the Crossroads series with Illusive — the thrilling continuation of the Crossfire® Saga spinoff that’s enthralled readers worldwide. Bayou born and raised, Ronan Boudreaux’s childhood was a fight for survival. The choices he made to save his siblings and himself set him on a spiral of self-destruction…until fate put him in the path of the father he’d never known. An old betrayal haunts three generations of his family. To destroy its malignant shadow, Ronan hides his feral nature beneath a civilized veneer and redirects his ruthlessness toward Chris Vidal, Sr. — the man whose past treachery demands the ultimate vengeance. Arriving in New York to witness Vidal’s orchestrated downfall, he’s planned for every possible intervention…except for Ireland Vidal, his enemy’s captivating daughter. Ireland is a fierce beauty whose wild spirit ignites a hunger in Ronan that won’t be denied. Faced with a choice between balancing the scales of justice or pursuing a once-in-a-lifetime woman, he must also contend with Gideon Cross, Ireland’s formidable and protective older brother. But Ronan isn’t the only one whose sights are set on Ireland and her family. And when mortal danger threatens the life of the woman he’s grown to care for, he must fight for a future he’d never dreamed could be his.

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Indelible

Indelible by Sylvia Day

Return to the dangerously seductive world of the Crossroads series with Indelible , the thrilling next installment in the spinoff of the beloved Crossfire® Saga by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day.

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Out Into the Night

Out Into the Night by Calle J. Brookes

She was tired of being a victim. Madison McAlister, acting head of the Finley Creek Forensics Department, kept barely escaping direct attacks on the TSP with her life. When would the darkness end? She just doesn't feel safe any longer.Except… with him. Major Crimes detective Dominic Acardi would do whatever it takes to keep Madison safe from the evil that circled Finley Creek. That woman had stolen his soul years ago, and it was clear she had no intention of ever giving it back.  Even if they both refused to act on the attraction between them. Now, rumors are flying. Someone is getting too close.Cops have been disappearing—and only Madison has the key to find the cold-blooded killers responsible.Before Madison or Dom are the next victims. When direct attacks on the TSP push them together, the fire between them finally ignites.  Now Dom needs to choose: Keep his hands off, or finally grab the woman he loves and hold her close.Before the mastermind behind everything takes her away forever.

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The Seven Rings

The Seven Rings The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 3 by Nora Roberts

The #1 New York Times -bestselling author Nora Roberts concludes her compelling Lost Bride trilogy as two women—one dead, one alive—prepare for a terrifying final showdown… Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that house—a manor that has been cursed for generations. Within its walls, she has witnessed the deaths of seven brides and the thefts of seven wedding rings. And now, to break the curse and banish a malevolent spirit once and for all, a difficult task must be completed. After Sonya, her boyfriend, Trey, and their friends are forced to hear, see—and feel—the suffering of the house’s many ghosts as their torment is reenacted by the evil presence, their bond only strengthens and their anger is renewed. Refusing to let her spirit be broken, Sonya searches each room for clues to her ancestors’ hidden story, putting the picture together, unearthing small treasures, and uncovering the moments of joy that existed among the sorrows. She’s determined to bring light to this haunted place—to fill it with people, with life and hope, once again. But the enemy in the black dress continues to hover, to come at her in frightening forms. They may be illusions—but illusions can be powerful enough to wound and kill. She feeds on fear, and lies are her weapon. This dark-hearted witch wants to be mistress of Poole Manor, at any cost. And Sonya will need to fight a battle across two realms to finally take possession of the house on the clifftop—and of her own future…

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Avenging Angels: A Lick and A Promise

Avenging Angels: A Lick and A Promise by Kristen Ashley

Luna Nelson and Knox Chambers fell together fast, and they did it hard. It was so big, so special, they wanted it just for themselves and kept it a secret from their found family: the Avenging Angels and the Hottie Squad. They both knew this was it. Together forever. What Luna didn't know was that Knox had secrets. Secrets that tore them apart. But when Knox asked for them to continue being friends—for the sake of their crew, and so he wouldn't lose her—Luna loved him enough to say yes. Yes to the torture of being in the life of a man who was the love of hers, but he let her go. Then, Knox gets shot. He gets shot not because he's got a dangerous job (which he does), but because his family is an absolute mess. With the man who means everything to her recuperating, Luna can't keep away. While Luna tries to keep the Angels safe from interfering in Knox's family's criminal enterprises, she and Knox circle each other, drawing a different kind of blood. Will Knox continue to keep his secrets? And will both of them be safe in the Chambers Family Feud?

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Hudson

Hudson by Samantha Skye

I've never sought a savior, especially not a billionaire. But when a charming, single dad returns to my small town , memories stir of our shared past and our future feels increasingly intertwined. As the town's new Doctor, Hudson Hamilton is hard to ignore. Not only is he now in charge of my moms medical needs, but he is also best friends with my boss .  His good looks and excellent bedside manner do little to tame the heat that swirls. But fantasizing never served me well and my life is chaotic, with one hurdle after another. No time to date, no time to daydream. But he bonds with my mom, I bond with his son, and despite my hesitation, his caring ways start to break down my walls. But just like everything in my life, it doesn't come easy. Sinister things are at play. Danger is lurking and it is coming from those closest to us.

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Ireland

Ireland by Sylvia Day

<b><i>#1 </i>New York Times<i> bestselling author Sylvia Day returns to the decadence of the multimillion-selling  Crossfire® Saga with </i>Ireland<i>, a searing new tale of temptation, deception, and ice-cold vengeance.</i></b> Ireland Vidal is the third generation to control Vidal Records, and she’s on track to lead the recording company to greater heights. She’s the youngest of an affluent, prominent family headed by her eldest brother, Gideon Cross — one of the richest men in the world. Despite her siblings’ outsized shadows, Ireland has carved her own identity. But the clever, stunning beauty with fierce tenacity and a heart of gold has yet to find a man with whom to share her life — someone who doesn’t need her connections to be successful. Then a chance meeting with Ronan Boudreaux sparks an irresistible attraction. He has it all: wealth, charm, a wickedly provocative talent for seduction, and he can hold his own against her powerful family. He offers Ireland everything she’s ever wanted, but at what price? Waiting in the wings, someone from the distant past bides his time until he can unleash his vendetta against the Vidals. He’s got old scores to settle and when he sets his plans in motion, everything and everyone Ireland loves is in his crosshairs. <b>From the soaring penthouses of high-stakes Manhattan to the opulent mansions and mysterious bayous of Louisiana, <i>Ireland</i> draws readers back into the illustrious lives of the beloved Vidal / Cross family, where the only thing more dangerous than desire is falling in love.</b>

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Ignite

Ignite Bluegrass Fire #2 by Kathleen Brooks

Conley Wilson thought he'd seen it all—until he joined the Keeneston Fire Department. Between grandmothers bribing firefighters with homemade treats, townspeople taking bets on his love life, and a PTA mom who drives a minivan equipped with a flamethrower, Keeneston was nothing like the small town he grew up in. And Conley wouldn't trade it for the world . . . especially because it's where he met Gigi Rossi. After years of climbing from a lowly assistant to an executive assistant for billionaire Sebastian Abel, Gigi was offered a promotion that required her to move to the small town of Keeneston. The move couldn't have come at a better time. The boyfriend she had thought was nice turned out to be dangerous. When Gigi discovers information that could destroy him, she takes the opportunity to break up with him and disappear into a small town in Kentucky to start over. What begins as a series of mysterious false alarms soon turns into something far more deadly. Fires, accidents, and close calls keep drawing Conley to Gigi's side. Determined to uncover the truth, Conley steps in to protect the woman he's secretly wanted ever since she bought him at the town firefighter date auction. As the threats escalate, so do the feelings neither of them can ignore. But can they let their feelings ignite, or will they be burned in the flames?

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Dark Summer

Dark Summer by Iris Johansen

Tending to an injured dog throws a vet into danger with an ex-Navy SEAL in this romantic suspense thriller by a #1 New York Times –bestselling author. It begins with a single shot. Devon Brady is a devoted veterinarian working in a makeshift hospital on a remote search and rescue mission. When a man arrives with his wounded black Lab, Ned, she has no idea that she is about to be plunged into a whirlwind of terror and destruction. Jude Marrock is out for revenge and has no choice but to involve Devon in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with an escalating body count. She doesn't trust him one bit, but when the shots start flying and friends start falling, she finds herself with nowhere else to run. And there are innocent lives, both human and animal, at stake, including Ned and his mysterious pack. Is Jude her salvation or her damnation? Are the secrets he's protecting worth killing for . . . or dying for?

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Striker

Striker by Samantha Wilde

Striker is the second book in the heart-stopping Phantom Ops series by bestselling author Samantha Wilde. A tempting read stocked with heat, danger, and heroes that fall fast and hard for the women they love. He's the alpha with stealth precision. He never misses the shot. One job unravels him . . . she unravels him. Striker expected to find their target. Instead he found tawny eyes and long blond hair wrapped in abuse and neglect. He has one shot to get her out alive—and he can't miss. One mission One woman. All in.

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Griffin

Griffin by Samantha Skye

I came to Whispers to start over. Just me, my baby, and a bakery that smells like second chances. No more judgmental glances. No more family who treated me like a stain they couldn't scrub out. Just flour, sugar, and the quiet hope that I can build a life worth living. I didn't expect to meet Griffin. Grumpy, gorgeous, and maddeningly closed off, he's the town's most elusive billionaire and the man who built homes for the rich but never made one for himself. He sees me. Not just the bump or the baggage, but the woman underneath. And when he looks at me like I'm the only thing that's ever made sense, I forget how to breathe. But trust isn't something I can afford. My past has taught me to be wary of everyone. Even if the grumpy builder says he's ready to fight for something real.  I just hope he knows what it costs.

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Not A Gentleman

Not A Gentleman by Lani Lynn Vale

Gentry found Sage on the worst day of her life. He saves her from a fate worse than hell, and in return, she ruins his life. Not on purpose, though. No, the men who think to rule her life don’t like that she has a champion on her side and realize the best way to get back at her is to go through him. They find a really great way to do it, too. They frame him for a crime he didn’t intentionally commit and sentence him to spend thirteen years in prison. As an added bonus, they take his child—the one thing that matters most to him— just to remind him that they hold all the power. But Sage will never let them have any power over her. That’s why, the day before he’s sentenced to prison, Sage offers the only protection she can think to give him. Her hand in marriage. For seven years, Sage fights to get her husband-in-name-only free. Just when she thinks she’s close, she gets the news. Her husband has died in a prison riot, leaving her free to marry another. That’s when she decides to run. And where does her running take her? Right into the arms of a man who was supposed to be dead.

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Shadow Secrets, Shadow Point Security Romantic Suspense Series, Book 4

Shadow Secrets, Shadow Point Security Romantic Suspense Series, Book 4 by Misty Evans

He killed her brother in the line of duty. Now he's the only man she can trust to keep her alive. Six years ago, Secret Service agent Sebastian Whitaker took a bullet in order to save the Vice President's daughter from an assassin. The nation called him a hero. Sebastian called it the day his life ended. Now he's in Montana, working for Shadow Point Security, keeping his head down and his past buried. Until the girl he once saved is murdered outside Sutton Crenshaw's tattoo shop—and Sutton becomes the next target. Sutton has spent six years blaming Sebastian for shooting her brother. But now a killer is after her, and with nowhere else to turn, she runs to the man she once believed destroyed her life. Sebastian doesn't hesitate—he takes her in and steps between her and every threat that follows. But protecting her means facing everything he's tried to bury—the bullet, the headlines, the grief. Protecting her should be simple. Professional. Temporary. It isn't. Because Sutton isn't just the sister of the man he killed. She's wounded, fierce, impossible to forget—and the only person who can get past his walls. And when they discover that her brother may have been part of something far darker than they imagined, they find themselves pulled into a conspiracy that could get them both killed. Click now and read this forced-proximity, enemies-to-lovers, bodyguard romantic suspense today!

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The Billionaire's Bride

The Billionaire's Bride by Elizabeth Lennox

She was supposed to marry a monster. Instead, she drunkenly proposes to his enemy. When Catarina Bianchi walks in on her fiancé in bed with two women, her world implodes. Powerless and owned by her father’s wealth and brutality, she does the one reckless thing she’s never dared: she runs. Straight into the arms of Salvatore Romeo—a rival mafia boss with a dangerous reputation and eyes that promise destruction and dark pleasure. Sal should walk away. Taking the Bianchi princess as his wife is a declaration of war. But one look at her trembling lips and firelit defiance, and Sal makes the most ruthless decision of his life: She’s his now. His to protect. His to possess. Their marriage is a business deal wrapped in silk and shadows. But every time she defies him, he’s tempted to show her exactly how good surrender can feel. And when she flinches from his touch, he realizes—this isn’t just about revenge. This is about  her. But loving her means burning her father’s empire to the ground. And Sal’s ready to light the match.

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Cabin 3 (Steele Shadows Security)

Cabin 3 (Steele Shadows Security) A Romantic Thriller by Amanda McKinney

A brooding ex-Marine out for revenge. An undercover agent with everything to lose. In a game where trust is deadly… and attraction could cost everything. An edge-of-your-seat romantic thriller from bestselling author Amanda McKinney. When undercover FBI agent Lexi York shows up at Gunner Steele’s doorstep demanding protection, he knows two things: she doesn’t trust him—and he doesn’t care. Not until she reveals she holds the one thing he’s been chasing for years: information about the man who destroyed his family. Smart, intriguing, and maddeningly irresistible, Lexi is everything Gunner doesn’t need—and the only woman who’s ever made him hesitate. But as the walls close in and blood ties begin to unravel, Gunner faces an impossible choice: Avenge his family… Or protect the one woman who just might be his future.

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Sawyer

Sawyer by Samantha Skye

Working the land and raising my boys as a single mom is the only life I've ever known. Teaching during the day and parenting at night, my world begins and ends with them. But between managing a struggling farm in small town Whispers and nurturing a growing side hustle, I dream of a life beyond poverty, a chance to turn our hopes into reality. I'm done living on handouts. Then Sawyer shows up on my doorstep, the new local lawyer. A billionaire from the city, polished and privileged, he's clueless about small-town struggles, where food stamps and church donations mean survival. He says he wants to help, but I'm not some damsel in distress. His suits are pristine, my jeans are torn. His shoes gleam, my hair's a wild mess. He's polished perfection, and I'm pure chaos. Total opposites . Yet, somehow, he breaks through my walls. And when he does, we're like a wildfire, intense, consuming, unstoppable. He's everything I never dared to want, offering me a fairytale I never thought I'd have. But just as I begin to believe in a future beyond the struggle, danger comes knocking. The farm feels less like home and more like a target, my side business teeters on collapse, and my fears grow louder than ever. Life has knocked me down before, but this time, getting back up feels impossible. And the last thing I want is for Sawyer to fall down with me.

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Helios

Helios by Sybil Bartel

Ranger. Sniper. Stepbrother. Yeah, you heard that right. Stepbrother. With a stepsister who made me forget the one damn thing I'd spent my entire life aspiring to be. One step ahead . I'd been selected from the Army Special Operations Command's 75th Ranger Regiment for Delta Force. The unit was my home. Eliminating terrorists was my specialty. I took a few hits, but I was always one step ahead… until they stole her. Now I had a new mission, and trust me, no one was walking out alive except for me and my stepsister. HELIOS  is the second standalone book in the heart-pounding Paragon Operations  series by  USA Today  bestselling author, Sybil Bartel! If you're ready to step into a whole new world of romantic suspense, come meet Helios and the darkly dominant Tier One Operators at  Paragon Operations  who will make your e-reader combust!

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Obeying Mr Kingsley: Spicy Billionaire Romance

Obeying Mr Kingsley: Spicy Billionaire Romance by Juliette N Banks

MASON Marry for love… not to lose our fortunes. That's the pledge we all made ten years ago after our Harvard graduate brother suspiciously died three months into his marriage. One of us may have found the elusive ' one ', but that doesn't mean the pledge is dead. Nor will her sexy little friend from England work her way under my skin. I'm running a billion-dollar empire in New York City and don't have time for games. Even if she does make me hard AF and distracts me during one of the most important meetings of my life. LEXI I hate him. I hate how he makes me feel. How he makes me want more of him. How every time I see him my body burns like a wildfire. His dominance terrifies me… and yet I crave to obey him. Obeying Mr Kingsley is Book Two in The Obsidian Club series - a billionaire romance series with a romantic suspense twist. If you love spicy workplace romances with a forbidden trope, bantering wealthy men, and scorching hot happy ever afters, then you'll love Mason and Lexi's spicy love story.

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Caught Up

Caught Up An Into Darkness Novel by Navessa Allen

#1 New York Times Bestseller. Dark Romcom Sensation. Over 3 million copies sold. Book two in the #1 New York Times bestselling Into Darkness Series, following the viral BookTok novel, Lights Out . Navessa Allen ups the ante with voyeurism and a play club kink. I wanted this woman, and I was a man who always got what he wanted. Nico “Junior” Trocci knows Lauren Marchetti is off limits. She is sweetness and laughter, whereas Junior exists in a world of violence and depravity. Men like him don’t get to have women like her. It’s why he pushed her away back in high school and kept his distance ever since. But when Junior looks Lauren up online, he discovers the shy, bookish girl he remembers is gone. In her place is a strikingly beautiful woman whose social media is filled with scantily clad pictures of herself and a connection to a nearby play club. Junior’s innocent curiosity quickly turns into a dark obsession. Watching Lauren from a distance isn’t enough; he needs to make her his . He’s ruthless; a walking red flag. Good thing red is my favorite color. Lauren is intrigued by the mystery man who keeps showing up at her club, who tempts her white-hot desires. But as their flirty online messages stir up a deeper form of connection, Lauren worries she’s developing real feelings for this brooding stranger. As their combined desire ratchets up to a breaking point, who will seduce who? Caught Up is an obsessive dark romance with morally grey characters. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warnings at the beginning of the book. Tropes: Stalker romance / Morally grey MMC / Masked stalker / He falls first / Kink friendly / Second chance romance / Found family / Touch her and die

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Game On

Game On An Into Darkness Novel by Navessa Allen

#1 New York Times Bestseller. Dark Romcom Sensation. Over 3 million copies sold. Book three in the #1 New York Times bestselling Into Darkness Series, following Navessa Allen’s scintillating Lights Out and Caught Up . The game is on for these enemies-to-lovers with laugh-out-loud banter and scorching-hot brat play. I hate that woman. Tyler Neumann has spent years looking for his father, and not because he wants to meet the man. No, he wants to destroy him. And he’ll manipulate whoever he can to exact his revenge. Including Stella McCormick. She’s everything Tyler hates. Her wealth and privilege have protected her for her entire life, and Tyler thinks it's time she finally paid the price. Whether she’s ready to or not. I hate that man. Stella might not believe in love at first sight, but loathing at first sight—no question. From the moment she sets eyes on Tyler in her tattoo parlor, she knows he’s the devil planning to make her life hell. Forced to play the part of his girlfriend and invite him into her family’s glittering circles, Stella quickly clocks Tyler’s ulterior motives. But love and hate are two sides of the same coin, and soon she doesn’t know which is worse: being blackmailed by a man who wants to ruin her, or that they can’t seem to keep their hands off each other. This is an enemies-to-lovers dark romance with morally grey characters. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warnings at the beginning of the book. Tropes: Enemies-to-lovers / Forced proximity / Fake dating / Rom-com / Morally grey MMC / Black cat FMC / Blackmail / Kidnapping / Power imbalance / Age gap / Betrayal and redemption / Dark past / Revenge

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Shadow Hunt

Shadow Hunt by Misty Evans

He couldn't save his sister. He won't fail her best friend. FBI Special Agent Claire Dawson has spent her career putting predators behind bars. Now one is hunting her—a stalker whose obsession has escalated from watching to something far more sinister. When the Bureau quietly sends her to a secure location in Montana, she expects protocol and procedure. What she gets is Garrett Cross. The former SEAL turned covert operator is everything the FBI isn't—dangerous, unpredictable, and operating outside every rule she swore to uphold. He's also infuriatingly protective, devastatingly attractive, and hiding something behind those haunted green eyes. As the stalker closes in and bodies start dropping, Claire must trust a man who won't explain why he's so determined to keep her alive. But Garrett's secret isn't just about the mission. It's about a promise he made fifteen years ago to a girl who's now dead—his sister. Some debts can only be paid in blood. Some promises transcend death. And some men will burn the world down to protect the woman they were always meant to save. Click now and read this bodyguard, forced proximity, woman-in-danger romantic suspense today!

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Rogue

Rogue by Samantha Wilde

Rogue is the explosive first book in the Phantom Ops series by bestselling author Samantha Wilde — a scorching blend of danger, desire, and deadly precision.  He's the alpha they call when the mission's off the books. No contracts. No rules. Just results. She was part of his past . . . now she's his purpose. One kiss screwed everything. Roarke was a coward when it came to Laine, his deceased best friend's younger sister. He should've done things differently. When his friend died on the battlefield, he had to break the news to Laine. Shattering her heart was something he couldn't relive. But kissing her? Goddamn. Kissing her had been stupid. Reckless—and everything he needed and couldn't handle. When they parted that night, he'd thought he'd never see her again. But six years later, her raspy, scared voice came through the line, asking for his help. Exfil was the only option One desperate phone call. Tricked by her fiancé, Laine is trapped at his compound in Iran. Her and their daughter's passports have been taken and they're forbidden to leave. Armed guards ensure their compliance. Finding a phone, she has the chance to make one call. Only one man she knows will answer and come for her—Roarke "Rogue" Logan. Roarke was always there when she needed him. His hazel eyes, broad shoulders, and lips told a story she couldn't forget. Christmas Eve six years ago changed everything. Now she needs to focus on keeping her daughter safe and not falling hard for the man that's had her heart all this time. The man who quickly becomes the father Laine's daughter always needed. Roarke promises to get them out alive, but the danger follows. Her vicious ex-fiancé will stop at nothing to get his daughter back—and kill Laine. Phantom Ops: Where loyalty is lethal, and love is the real risk. No rules. No mercy. All in.

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Sutton

Sutton by Samantha Skye

Small towns aren't meant for billionaire Movie Stars , but somehow, Sutton Silvers fits right in. I know I should ignore him, the diner regular with his easy charm and quiet intensity. He belongs to another world, one of flashing cameras, billion-dollar contracts, and fake Hollywood smiles. I belong here, in the safety of routine. In the safety of Whispers. But Sutton sees through the walls I've built, through the secret past I keep hidden. He should walk away, just like I should guard my heart. But there's something about him, the way he looks at me like I'm worth the risk, that has me wanting more. I know better than to dream of a future with a man like him. And yet, when danger starts creeping closer, he's the one stepping in, refusing to let me face it alone. He has a choice to leave Hollywood behind or risk it all for the chance that I'm his forever. And me? I have a choice too. Run again. Or finally let someone catch me.

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Total Possession: A steamy billionaire romance

Total Possession: A steamy billionaire romance by Juliette N Banks

Hunter Dufort may be the youngest of his three brothers, he might also be the quietest, but he has certain tastes and needs his older brothers don't have. And he's not talking about whisky. When he meets Addison and those cobalt eyes dip, he knows he must take unequivocal and total possession of the gorgeous submissive. Even if he's been warned to stay away. Addison is in denial and ashamed of her fantasies and yet feels completely unfulfilled. It's becoming impossible to say no to Hunter Dufort, yet if her friends discover their affair she'll be exposed. Again. And she absolutely cannot let that happen. Total Possession is the third book in the Dufort Dynasty series—a steamy contemporary romance, appealing to readers who love dark billionaire romances with sensitive and spicy themes of BDSM* fated mates and a happy ever after.

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Whiskey

Whiskey by Sybil Bartel

Mercenary. Navy SEAL. Unconventional Operative. I didn't join the Teams. I was recruited. They called me the Specialist. They said I had a unique skill set. I knew the truth. For eight years, the Navy tried to rein me in with their tactics, techniques and procedures. They told me to adapt and overcome. I didn't adapt. I did my job. Now I worked for Alpha Elite Security . If you called me the Specialist, I'd eliminate you before you took your next breath. If you recognized me, it was already too late. I lived by my instincts and used the resources at my disposal. No target was out of my range…until my boss unknowingly handed me the one assignment that was. The only woman I couldn't kill. Code name: Whiskey. Mission: Eliminate. WHISKEY is a standalone book in the exciting Alpha Elite Series by USA Today Bestselling author, Sybil Bartel. Come meet Will "Whiskey" Damien and the dominant, alpha heroes who work for AES! The Alpha Elite Series: SEAL - Series Prequel featuring Adam 'Alpha' Trefor ALPHA - Adam 'Alpha' Trefor's story VICTOR - Vance 'Victor' Conlon's story ROMEO - Roark 'Romeo' MacElheran's story ZULU - Zane 'Zulu' Silas's story NOVEMBER - Nathan 'November' Rhys's story ECHO - Echo's story WHISKEY - Will 'Whiskey' Damien's story DELTA - Delta's story KILO - Kilo's story

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The Witness

The Witness by Nora Roberts

In her stunning 200th novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts proves why no one is better “when it comes to flawlessly fusing high-stakes suspense with red-hot romance" ( Booklist , starred review). Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth Fitch finally let loose one night, drinking too much at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent to lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance security systems designer, her own protection is supplemented by a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. Unfortunately, that seems to be the quickest way to get attention in a tiny southern town. The mystery of Abigail Lowery and her sharp mind, secretive nature and unromantic viewpoint intrigues local police chief Brooks Gleason, on both a personal and professional level. And while he suspects that Abigail needs protection from something, Gleason is accustomed to two-bit troublemakers, not the powerful and dangerous men who are about to have him in their sights. And Abigail Lowery, who has built a life based on security and self-control, is at risk of losing both.

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The Obsession

The Obsession by Nora Roberts

The riveting novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Liar .   “She stood in the deep, dark woods, breath shallow and cold prickling over her skin despite the hot, heavy air. She took a step back, then two, as the urge to run fell over her.”   Naomi Bowes lost her innocence the night she followed her father into the woods. In freeing the girl trapped in the root cellar, Naomi revealed the horrible extent of her father’s crimes and made him infamous. No matter how close she gets to happiness, she can’t outrun the sins of Thomas David Bowes.   Now a successful photographer living under the name Naomi Carson, she has found a place that calls to her, a rambling old house in need of repair, thousands of miles away from everything she’s ever known. Naomi wants to embrace the solitude, but the kindly residents of Sunrise Cove keep forcing her to open up—especially the determined Xander Keaton.   Naomi can feel her defenses failing, and knows that the connection her new life offers is something she’s always secretly craved. But the sins of her father can become an obsession, and, as she’s learned time and again, her past is never more than a nightmare away.

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Partners

Partners by Nora Roberts

From "the queen of romantic suspense" ( The Columbus Dispatch ), #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, two rival journalists become Partners while pursuing a story where they find themselves risking their lives—and their hearts. New Orleans is a city of desire and danger. Investigative reporters Laurel Armand and Matthew Bates walk its streets and reveal its secrets in competing bylines. When they're assigned to work together on a murder case, the underlying tension between them becomes undeniable passion. It is a distraction neither can afford professionally or personally. But as their partnership grows, so does the threat of a predator with an insatiable bloodlust…

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Harvest Season

Harvest Season The Seasons of Carnage Trilogy Book 2 by Brynne Weaver

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver comes the second book in the devilishly steamy Seasons of Carnage trilogy where dark romantic comedy meets thrilling suspense—and where love is ripe for ruin. It’s time to reap what you sow. Cape Carnage is blooming with secrets, and they’re ready to harvest. But every time Nolan Rhodes digs one up, another grows in its place. Harper isn’t who he thought she was. Arthur might be more sinister than he first thought. And Sheriff Yates? The man is everywhere he turns. When true crime fanatics descend on the town looking for answers about the death of their leader, Nolan finds himself at the center of a search and rescue operation for missing people he knows are already dead. Cape Carnage teeters on the brink of chaos. And the harder Nolan tries to keep it together, the closer Harper comes to unraveling. Harper Starling has risked everything to bury her trauma in Cape Carnage. But now that Nolan has unearthed her past, her whole life seems ready to break apart. And who can she trust? The enigmatic man she’s falling in love with? He came to kill her. The serial killer mentor she’s vowed to protect? He’s become an unpredictable menace. The woman in the mirror? She might be the most dangerous of all. Loyalties are tested. Bonds are bent to a breaking point. And love? That might be the deadliest trap of all. Harvest Season is a dark romance with mature themes. Please check content warnings at the beginning of the book. Tropes Small-town romance / Fish out of water / Grumpy/Grumpy / Forced proximity / He falls first / Touch her/him and die / Villain x Villain / Brat/brat tamer

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Phoenix (Steele Shadows Rising)

Phoenix (Steele Shadows Rising) A Romantic Thriller by Amanda McKinney

A man who cheated death. A woman hired to pick up the broken pieces. And an obsession neither of them saw coming. A pulse-pounding romantic suspense from bestselling author Amanda McKinney. Perfect for fans of brooding alpha heroes, intense chemistry, and high-stakes danger. Phoenix Steele was supposed to be grateful. They told him he'd been given a second chance. But waking up from a coma to a life of restrictions feels more like a cage than a blessing. Once the fearless heir to the Steele legacy, Phoenix is now labeled unstable, volatile, and dangerous. Unwilling to accept his issues, Phoenix instantly clashes with his court-mandated therapist—the town’s most eligible bachelorette. Dr. Rose Floris built her life on structure and discipline, determined to escape a past she never talks about. But when a gruesome murder and a series of strange events point to her as the target of a twisted game, Rose finds herself under the protection of the one man she's been warned not to trust. As their professional lines blur and danger circles closer, Phoenix realizes he must battle his own demons before he can save anyone, including the woman who’s become his own obsession… An obsession he’d kill for. Phoenix is a standalone romantic suspense (no cliff-hanger).

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Cabin 2 (Steele Shadows Security)

Cabin 2 (Steele Shadows Security) A Romantic Thriller by Amanda McKinney

He lives by routine. She lives on instinct. But when a killer returns to finish the job, control may be the one thing Axel Steele can’t afford. An edge-of-your-seat romantic thriller from bestselling author Amanda McKinney. Always be prepared—that’s Axel Steele’s motto. While his brothers were busy throwing punches and taking risks, Ax was the quiet one, the planner, the one who kept everything from falling apart. A former special-ops Marine with a need for control, Ax lives by routine… until the day he finds a woman trapped in the woods, desperate for protection. With tattoos as bold as her attitude, Erika Zajac is everything he’s not—free-spirited, reckless, and impossible to ignore. She’s hiding the kind of secrets that get people killed. But Ax is a man used to pressure. What he’s not used to… is her. As Erika’s enemies close in and long-buried family tensions threaten to explode, Ax finds himself in the middle of a storm he can’t control. And the biggest threat of all may not be the man hunting her— But the woman daring him to feel again.

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Sizzle

Sizzle by Kimberly Kincaid

Sam Faurier is in deep trouble. Which normally wouldn’t be a problem for an elite firefighter with razor-sharp instincts and cocky bravado to spare. Except this time, his impulsive decision on a call got fellow firefighter, Lucy de Costa, into hot water, too. Did he mention that he’s had an unrequited crush on her for years? Or that she’s the battalion chief’s by-the-book daughter? Or that the call that got them both benched was actually arson, only Sam can’t prove it without help? Lucy de Costa doesn’t break the rules, and she sure as hell doesn’t catch feelings for other firefighters. She’s worked way too hard to make her way up the ranks for that, no matter how sexy Sam Faurier’s smile is—or how hot his determination. He’s convinced there’s an arsonist on the loose. Trouble is, she’s the only one who believes him. And she’s going to have to throw protocol and caution out the window in order to help him prove it. Even if she finds herself unable to resist him—and how much he wants her—in the process. But the more they uncover, the deeper the danger becomes. To catch the arsonist, Sam and Lucy will have to rely on their wits, their training, and each other. Before it’s too late.

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Tenacity

Tenacity by Lexy Timms

No matter what, trouble always comes round. Time is running out. With Troy in the clutches of his girlfriend's abusive ex, he knows she's more vulnerable than ever. What's happening to her while he's tied up? Who's protecting Sadie while he's locked in the back of a van somewhere? Every minute that ticks by, she becomes more vulnerable. Every hour that passes gives Luke another chance to finally get Sadie at his side. And the fearful fury of that reality fuels him forward. All Troy knows is that he has to get back to her. All he knows is that Luke can't ever get to her. No matter what it costs him. No matter what it means. No matter what part of him he has to compromise to get to her.   Is risking his own life to save hers going to be enough? Leaning Towards Trouble Series Book 1 - Trouble Book 2 - Discord Book 3 - Tenacity

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Connor

Connor by Samantha Skye

The moment a billionaire walks into my wellness clinic, it's clear we don't get along. Somewhere between the incense and the herbal tea, he starts insulting the business and stealing my ideas. Right then and there, I decide he needs to go.   But then he offers me a job . One I can't refuse. I have big dreams and even bigger bills to pay, and this opportunity will set me up for life.   So I find myself in Whispers - the small town where billionaires come to hide . There's more money in this town per square foot than anywhere else in the country, and thanks to Whiteman Whiskey, I'm now building my dream spa. For them.   But Connor Whiteman and I don't see eye to eye.   Owner of the company, Connor, is what girls call swoony. He's huge, all man, charming, seductively sweet - just like his liquor - and also best friends with the president. Not to mention, a pain in my side.   As a plus-sized woman , I've faced my share of insecurities, yet Connor instills confidence I never knew I had. Our arguments become electric, our flirting off the charts. But he is my boss, I'm his employee , and we're playing with fire.   I should have stayed away. I should have kept my distance. Because when my past comes back to haunt me, it puts him in danger, and I don't want them to take Connor down too.

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Fractured

Fractured Shadows Landing: The Townsends #6 by Kathleen Brooks

Where danger hides behind charm, love might be the most dangerous risk of all. Dr. Rowan Townsend has built a reputation as the country’s top pediatric surgeon. He’s known for taking the hardest cases and never walking away from a family in need. Relentless days and unending nights have left Rowan burnt out and alone. Luckily, he’d moved to the small town of Shadows Landing, where his family makes sure he can relax every once in a while. His elder brother is pushing Rowan to find love, but how does Rowan have time to find love when he doesn’t even have time to remember to eat? Nellie Katherine Hale is used to dealing with problems as a school psychologist. However, none of her training could prepare her to help her sister escape a dangerous marriage. Then Nellie comes face to face with the handsome surgeon risking more than his reputation to help them. Love is the last thing on Rowan’s mind until Nellie walks into the hospital. He wants to help her, not just because he’s a doctor, but because he’s finally found someone worth fighting for. As threats mount and hearts are on the line, can Rowan protect the woman he’s fallen for, or will Rowan and Nellie lose more than just their hearts?

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The Liar

The Liar by Nora Roberts

In a “sexy, suspenseful read,” #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers “a slow-burning fuse of a plot that ultimately explodes in a nail-biting conclusion.”*   Shelby Foxworth lost her husband. Then she lost her illusions…   The man who took her from Tennessee to an exclusive Philadelphia suburb left her in crippling debt. He was an adulterer and a liar, and when Shelby tracks down his safe-deposit box, she finds multiple IDs. The man she loved wasn’t just dead. He never really existed.   Shelby takes her three-year-old daughter and heads south to seek comfort in her hometown, where she meets someone new: Griff Lott, a successful contractor. But her husband had secrets she has yet to discover. Even in this small town, surrounded by loved ones, danger is closer than she knows—and threatens Griff, as well. And an attempted murder is only the beginning...   * Booklist (starred review)

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Visions in Death

Visions in Death by J. D. Robb

Detective Eve Dallas searches the darkest corners of Manhattan for an elusive killer with a passion for collecting soulsin this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series. On one of the city's hottest nights, New York Police Lieutenant Eve Dallas is sent to Central Park—and into a hellish new investigation. The victim is found on the rocks, just above the still, dark water of the lake. Around her neck is a single red ribbon. Her hands are posed, as if in prayer. But it is the eyes—removed with the precision of a surgeon—that have Dallas most alarmed. As more bodies turn up, each with the same defining scars, Eve is frantic for answers. Against her instincts, she accepts help from a psychic who offers one vision after another—each with shockingly accurate details of the murders. And when partner and friend Peabody is badly injured after escaping an attack, the stakes are raised. Are the eyes a symbol? A twisted religious ritual? A souvenir? With help from her husband, Roarke, Dallas must uncover the killer's motivation before another vision becomes another nightmare...

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Building Home

Building Home by Samantha Skye

Love can't be a game. Because the way my ex is playing, there aren't any rules... They call me the darling of DC; an event manager extraordinaire, with everyone who's anyone on speed dial. But my world stopped when the first man I ever truly loved left me. Dad's funeral is breaking me in two. But then a stranger reaches out, right as I need it most. With my conniving ex, Richard, ambushing me at every opportunity, and an ever-expanding business to run, Jake Holland is a pillar of stability in my suddenly crazy life. Just like he was for my dad. His best friend. Maybe it comes with being ex-military — once you've dodged death for a living, a socialite's drama is a drop in the ocean, right? Whatever it is, all I know is Jake makes me feel protected. And...other things. When an old letter surfaces, true feelings fly. But when Jake's past comes back to haunt him, I'm the one who will face the consequences... The final book in the Boston Billionaires series delivers suspense and spice in a sizzling photo finish!

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Ryder (Steele Shadows Investigations)

Ryder (Steele Shadows Investigations) A Romantic Thriller by Amanda McKinney

An ex-con who wants to be left alone. A woman stranded in a deadly blizzard. And a killer who’s closer than either of them realize. A pulse-pounding romantic suspense from bestselling author Amanda McKinney. Perfect for fans of brooding alpha heroes, forced proximity, and chilling, high-stakes suspense. When Louise Sloane’s search for a missing person brings her to the snow-covered town of Berry Springs, she’s forced to confront the unthinkable: the case is tied to the infamous String Strangler. Her search for answers leads her to the home of a reclusive former inmate with eyes as cold as ice. After spending ten years in federal prison, Ryder has one goal in life: to be left alone. But when a stranded motorist shows up on his doorstep, he wants nothing to do with her—or her curves—until she uncovers his secrets and reveals a link to the past that could destroy everything. Then, a body is discovered on Ryder’s land, and the killer’s game becomes terrifyingly personal. With his freedom on the line, Ryder must risk going back to prison for life… Or saving the woman who has become his reason to fight.

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Portrait in Death

Portrait in Death by J. D. Robb

After a tip from a reporter, Eve Dallas finds the body of a young woman in a Delancey street dumpster. Just hours before, the news station had mysteriously received a portfolio of professional portraits of the woman. The photos seemed to be nothing out of the ordinary for any pretty young woman starting a modeling career. Except that she wasn't a model. And that these photos were taken after she had been murdered. Now Dallas is on the trail of a killer who's a perfectionist and an artist. He carefully observes and records his victim's every move. And he has a mission: to own every beautiful young woman's innocence, to capture her youth and vitality—in one fateful shot... 

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Ruthless Possession

Ruthless Possession by LeAnn Ashers

I met them in high school. A single, searing glance from across the cafeteria left an indelible mark on me.  Their predatory eyes branded me forever. For two years, we were inseparable. Our bodies craving each other's warmth during every waking moment. When they enlisted into the military, they tore my heart apart. I watched them board that bus in their uniforms, and I felt my insides shred. Four agonizing years later, they unexpectedly crashed back into my life. They're home.  I finally gasped for air, my lungs burning as if I had just surfaced from drowning. But my happiness is short-lived.   Someone is now stalking me. Leaving me threats and unwanted gifts.  Some obsessed psychopath believes I'm his property.  He is now consumed with rage that my men have returned, determined to rip me away from them.  But Matthew and Trenton? They've killed for less.  My stalker is about to learn that the Devil Souls MC doesn't start wars; they end them.

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Viper

Viper by Samantha Wilde

Viper is the third book in the dangerously hot Phantom Ops series by bestselling author Samantha Wilde. A fast-paced, brother's best friend, protector romance. He's the alpha who doesn't say no. Covert mission? High-stakes targets? He's here for it. But Paige Wall—that's one area he won't touch. His best friend's sister is strictly off-limits. Paige is a line he refuses to cross… no matter how many times he's already crossed it in his head. His affection for her has been buried deep for years . . . deeper than any classified op he's ever run. But when Paige needs an urgent exfiltration and he's the only Phantom Ops operator in range, he jumps in with both feet. A killer is close on her heels. Obsessed. Viper is the only thing standing between her and a mad man—and he'll keep it that way. She has it bad. Diving makes Paige feel alive. Swimming with the exotic ocean creatures, suspended in the deep blue water, is like being on another planet. In Florida to drown her troubles and to put distance between her and a man she can't have—she finds a new kind of trouble. A deadly kind. Out in the open ocean with no one around, she's faced with a twisted murderer. Viper comes to her rescue, and suddenly the man she can't have is the only one she wants. The killer is close, hunter her more strategically than the predators in the water she loves so much. As it turns out, she's far from safe. And her heart? That's where things get dangerous. Mission accepted. No hesitation. No backup.

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Prey

Prey A Novel by Linda Howard

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Survival of the sexiest . . . This is high adventure and nonstop romantic suspense.”— Bookreporter Thirty-two-year-old Angie Powell has always spoken her mind, but in the presence of Dare Callahan she nurses a simmering rage. Three years ago, Dare returned home to rural Montana and opened a hunting business to rival Angie’s own, forcing her to close up shop. The infuriatingly attractive Iraq war vet even had the nerve to ask Angie out, not once but twice. Before Angie leaves town, she organizes one last trip into the wilderness with a client. But the adrenaline-fueled adventure turns deadly when Angie witnesses a cold-blooded murder and finds herself on the wrong side of a gun. Then a bear comes crashing through the woods—changing the dark game completely. Luckily, Dare is camping nearby and comes to her aid. Forced together for survival, Angie and Dare must confront hard feelings, a blinding storm, and a growing attraction—while a desperate killer and a ferocious five-hundred-pound beast stalk their prey. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt of Linda Howard and Linda Jones's  Running Wild.

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Kindred in Death

Kindred in Death by J. D. Robb

In 2060, Lieutenant Eve Dallas searches the backstreets of New York City for a dastardly and despicable criminal in the newest novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author J.D. Robb.

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Silent Sins: Dark Mafia Romance

Silent Sins: Dark Mafia Romance by Alessa Steel

Escaping the darkness was never an option. Especially when the devil himself refuses to let you go. Ivana Vasilsky was never meant for the underworld. Hidden away by her father, she’s spent years avoiding the bloodstained world she was born into. But when Vasco De Luca—ruthless, feared, and utterly merciless—drags her back, she finds herself shackled to the man who thrives in destruction. He’s cold and calculating, a king among monsters. She’s fire and fury, a storm that refuses to be controlled. Vasco despises her defiance, her reckless streak, her refusal to bow. He doesn’t need a wife—he needs obedience. And after forcing a ring onto her finger, he’s determined to break her. Too bad Ivana has other plans.

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Ignited

Ignited by Kaylea Cross

When her father is murdered by a Taliban cell in the tribal regions of Pakistan, Khalia Patterson reluctantly steps into his shoes to carry on the legacy of Fair Start Foundation, a non-profit group dedicated to furthering the education of girls. There she meets Hunter Phillips, the former SEAL and head of her Titanium security team, and quickly learns that coming to Pakistan might prove to be a deadly decision. Battling demons of his own, Hunter grudgingly leads Khalia's protective detail as a favor to his boss. From their first meeting it's clear she's going to be trouble, and that the cell that killed her father is hell bent on taking her out as well. Keeping her alive is one of the toughest assignments he's ever faced, yet through one harrowing situation after another she continually impresses him with her strength and inner courage. Even though he fights his feelings for her, it's a losing battle. And when the job is over, he doesn't know how he'll let her go.

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Protective Impulse

Protective Impulse by Kaylea Cross

She's a forbidden temptation. Her mother's sacrifice drove Anaya Bishop to make something of herself. Now a successful engineer, she won't let anything jeopardize everything she's worked for, especially the man who harassed her in the past. To make sure he keeps his distance, she hires a bodyguard to act as her plus one for a critical business trip. Donovan is skilled, experienced, and every bit as sexy as he is remote. Though the heat between them is off the charts, he remains determined to keep her at arm's length. But the threat stalking her is about to turn deadly—and Donovan is the only one who can stop it. But giving into desire could cost them everything. Haunted by a past failure that cost an innocent life, security specialist Donovan Myers took a job with Crimson Point Security for a fresh start. However, this new assignment soon turns complicated. Not only is he dangerously attracted to Anaya, it's becoming clear that whoever is targeting her is out for blood. The rules of his job are non-negotiable—as his client she's strictly off-limits. But the fire between them burns too hot, making it impossible for him to walk away. And when the killer finally strikes, Donovan will have to confront his demons head on…with only one chance to save them both.

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Phoenix

Phoenix by Sybil Bartel

Operator. Agent. Tertia Optio . I used to be a Navy SEAL. Now I was whoever I needed to be, as long as I stayed invisible. That was my new overriding mission—anonymity. It kept me breathing. Your breath, I didn't care about. If you crossed my path, you'd be as dead as my old life. An existence so far gone I no longer remembered it. Until she stepped into the darkness behind me. Ma petite intruse. PHOENIX is the first standalone book in the heart-pounding Paragon Operations series by USA Today bestselling author, Sybil Bartel! If you're ready to step into a whole new world of romantic suspense, come meet Pheonix and the darkly dominant Tier One Operators at Paragon Operations who will make your e-reader combust! This romantic suspense novel has the following tropes: Former Navy SEAL hero, Age Gap, Billionaire hero/survivalist heroine, Black Ops band of brothers, Dominant and possessive alpha hero, Found family, and ALL the twists. 

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Keeping Kara

Keeping Kara by Susan Stoker

Saving her once was a job; saving her twice is his destiny.   Kara Guthrie never thought she’d meet Mr. Right while clinging to a tree, in the middle of raging floodwaters, during a freaking hurricane . But you can’t pass up a guy who not only rides to the rescue in a helicopter—but jumps into the water when you’re swept away by the current. Kara may have serious trust issues with a capital T, thanks to her last boyfriend, but Arrow is proving patient enough to help her overcome them, one at a time. Arrow “Chaos” Porter never expected to meet his soul mate during an op, but his mother always said that when he finds The One, he’ll know. And when the spotlight on his chopper shines on Kara, the sixth sense he’s relied on for countless missions goes crazy. Letting her drown in a flash flood isn’t an option. And after learning what she’s suffered at the hands of her ex, he doesn’t need his gut to tell him she’ll be safer with him, in Norfolk. In her new town, surrounded by her found family, and falling harder for Arrow every day, Kara has never felt happier, more loved, safer. But someone is watching and waiting. Someone who thinks Kara is his…and if he can’t have her, no one can.  ** Keeping Kara is the 5th book in the Rescue Angels Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.

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Claimed

Claimed Shadows Landing: The Townsends #7 by Kathleen Brooks

A love worth starting a war for . . . Penelope Townsend can handle anyone after growing up as the youngest with seven overprotective brothers. Dark and Dangerous doesn't intimidate her. Which is probably why she fell for the man her brothers do not want her with. Nico Saccone claims he's out of the mafia, but power like that doesn't just disappear. He legitimized his family's business and became a billionaire. However, if push comes to shove, everyone knows Nico's the one with the real power. Push comes to shove when Penelope is taken and held as a pawn in a game her brothers don't know how to play. With no leads and no time, her brothers have no other option but to call on Nico for help. Nico will do whatever it takes to rescue Penelope. Rules will be broken. Lines will be crossed. Because whoever took Penelope just started a war, and Nico will burn the entire world to the ground to protect the woman he loves.

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The Billionaire Babe

The Billionaire Babe by Samantha Skye

I am a billionaire heiress, with a father who is arranging my marriage . Yet I am falling for somebody else who is my total opposite . As I try to cement my foothold in the family business, my friends take me out to forget my worries, and I meet the man who is the definition of grumpy . In fact he manhandles and throws me out of the club. AJ Steele is as hard as he is strong. An angry wall of muscle who uses his fists to make his money, but the way he throws me in his arms and walks me around like I weigh nothing, has my stomach doing flip flops and my heart pounding. He is the exact opposite of me in every way. Turns out he is also my savior. I like a challenge and with my single life almost ripped out from under me, AJ knows exactly how to handle me and is just what I need. But my father isn't the loving man I thought he was, and AJ isn't one to stand back from a fight.  So when my world implodes and the truth comes out I learn exactly what a real man will do for his woman. And what I will do for him in return. Unless the devil catches us first…then we are both in trouble.

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Genuine Lies

Genuine Lies A Novel by Nora Roberts

New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts weaves scandal, celebrity secrets, and murder into an explosive novel of Hollywood almost too wicked not to be true: the story of a legendary actress who knows too much—and the woman she’s chosen to reveal it all. . . .  Eve Benedict is the kind of subject who could make any biographer’s career. Last of the movie goddesses, she has two Oscars, four ex-husbands, and a legion of lovers, both famous and infamous. Now she is ready to write a tell-all memoir that has even Hollywood’s richest and most powerful worried. Julia Summers never dreamed of being chosen to tell Eve’s story. But even if it means transplanting herself and her ten-year-old son from their quiet life in Connecticut to the withering limelight of Beverly Hills, it’s an opportunity too great to pass up. But Julia never imagined how far someone would go to keep Eve Benedict’s book from being published . . . until she discovers just how dark Eve’s secrets are. And the one man Julia hopes she can trust—Eve’s stepson, Paul Winthrop—may have the most to gain if his stepmother’s story is never told . . . and if Julia’s life ends before she can write a word of the truth. “Roberts does a beautiful job weaving together the movie star’s tittilating tales and the love story that develops.”— USA Today

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Shadow's Protection

Shadow's Protection by Teagan Sinclair

She bakes bread at 4 AM for a neighborhood that's forgotten her name. He's been watching from the shadows for months. Delia Marchetti is third-generation at Sal's Bakery—sixty-seven years of family legacy resting on her flour-dusted shoulders. When a Bay Ridge crime boss decides her bakery is perfect for laundering money, she does what Marchetti women do: she tells him to go to hell. Now his soldiers are threatening her grandmother, and the cops can't—or won't—help. She didn't expect him . Shadow hasn't felt visible in years. The Gotham Reapers' road captain moves through the city unseen, mapping escape routes and watching targets with eyes that learned to disappear in places Americans weren't supposed to be. He stopped wanting anything personal a long time ago. Then he started buying bread from a baker who never looked at him twice—and he couldn't stop coming back. When a crime family threatens Delia over her refusal to bend, Shadow doesn't ask permission to protect her. She feeds his brothers. That makes her his . Now he's dismantling a thirty-year criminal empire one lieutenant at a time, and the woman who told him to go to hell is making him want to step into the light and stay. She says Marchetti women handle their own problems. He says she's not alone anymore. His woman. His to protect. Anyone who threatens her grandmother dies in the dark. Shadow's Protection is a full-length, standalone MC romance with a possessive alpha hero, a heroine with backbone for days, and an HEA. No cheating, no cliffhanger. This is Book 3 in the Gotham Reapers series.

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A Billion Reasons: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance

A Billion Reasons: A Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Jessa York

Nick When my oldest rival makes a power play that endangers the love of my life—I know he must be stopped at all costs. First I need to put back the pieces of everything he broke. Including me. After that? He's fair game. But my sworn enemy isn't the only thing that shows up to test my resolve. That arrives in the form of a curvy, blonde temptress on my doorstep. She's got enough curves to stop any man dead in his tracks. Including me.

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Charming Mr Carrington

Charming Mr Carrington by Juliette N Banks

I manage aggressive, high-risk takeovers in New York City and am one of the best at it. Buying failed companies is business, not personal, nor for the fainthearted. I don't have the time nor inclination to deal with all the emotional fluff. So when I decide to keep Gemma Ford on temporarily after buying her company, and she looks at me like I'm the monster of Manhattan, I know I should get rid of her. Do I? No. Because there's something about the passionate, outspoken and curvy brunette that makes me want to do very bad things to her. Outside the boardroom. And I just might. GEMMA I knew this was a bad idea - staying on to watch Drew Carrington tear apart my company. Facing the shame is hard enough, but when we meet in real life and his nostrils flare, I don't know if it's from disgust or lust? That's the question. One I can never find out the answer to. Charming Mr Carrington is book four of The Obsidian Club series – a standalone set of billionaire romances.  If you love spicy workplace romance, touch her and die tropes with bantering wealthy men, and scorching love scenes then you'll love Drew and Gemma's spicy love story.

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My Legacy

My Legacy by Samantha Skye

Have you ever been in a stalemate with the head of the mob? Me neither, until Sebastian Romano waltzed into my life. I probably should have held my tongue that first night, but I'm used to alpha males and Sebastian is nothing I can't handle. He runs this city and gets everything he wants, but I would rather die than give him my art gallery. It's not just that it's all I have left of my gran. The gallery is proof of my independence – a corner of this big city that's all mine. Problem is, negotiating real estate with a gangster isn't exactly...fair. I can ignore the intimidation, the deadlines, the threats. But when Sebastian starts poking into my private life, that's one line too far. So how come when my world is imploding—again—Sebastian is all I want to cling to? And why do I feel safest with the deadliest man in town?

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Jagger (Steele Shadows Investigations)

Jagger (Steele Shadows Investigations) A Romantic Thriller by Amanda McKinney

Feared as much on the streets as at a crime scene, Homicide Detective Max Jagger has dedicated his life to one thing—speaking for the dead. During one of the most oppressive heat waves on record, the former Navy SEAL is called to a scene where a real estate heiress is found standing over a body, covered in blood, holding the murder weapon. She says she’s innocent. To make matters more confusing, the incident coincides with the mysterious theft of the Cedonia Scroll—an artifact long dismissed as local folklore. But now, during the small town’s annual Moon Magic Festival, the legends are stirring again… and all eyes are on Sunny Harper. Despite her name, Sunny is as beguiling as a fallen angel—clever, guarded, and, perhaps worst of all, utterly intoxicating. When evidence suggests she may have had an accomplice, Jagg begins to believe she’s not just innocent… she’s in danger. Torn between duty and desire, Jagg takes Sunny to a secluded lake house—off the grid and against every rule. There, he begins to uncover the truth behind her enchanting green eyes… and the secrets that could drag them both under. And when the full moon rises, Jagg must decide if he can trust the woman who could cost him everything—before the shadows close in. ★ Nominated for the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense ★ Jagger is a standalone romantic suspense novel (no cliff-hanger).

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Echo

Echo by Sybil Bartel

Navy SEAL. Mercenary. Ghost. Joining the military wasn't a choice, it was survival. The Navy was the last place they'd think to look for me. Hiding in plain sight, I lived in the shadow of deployments… until an off-the-books mission put me in the crosshairs of my past. My cover blown, I walked away from the SEALs and sought refuge at the one place where I'd be more invisible than on the Teams— Alpha Elite Security . As a Black Ops government contractor, AES was the world's leading provider of security solutions. High stakes, higher price tag, and complete anonymity. Taking any AES assignment that guaranteed action, trained to kill long before the military put a gun in my hand, I fit right in. But then I made a mistake. A single misstep and I was face to face with the only woman who could kill me faster than a bullet. Code name: Echo. Mission: Evade. ECHO is a standalone book in the exciting Alpha Elite Series by USA Today Bestselling author, Sybil Bartel. Come meet Echo and the dominant, alpha heroes who work for AES! The Alpha Elite Series: SEAL - Series Prequel featuring Adam 'Alpha' Trefor ALPHA - Adam 'Alpha' Trefor's story VICTOR - Vance 'Victor' Conlon's story ROMEO - Roark 'Romeo' MacElheran's story ZULU - Zane 'Zulu' Silas's story NOVEMBER - Nathan 'November' Rhys's story ECHO - Echo's story WHISKEY - Will 'Whiskey' Damien's story DELTA - Delta's story

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Cruel Chains: Mafia Romance

Cruel Chains: Mafia Romance by Alice Reyes

🔥 I TRADED ONE CAGE FOR ANOTHER... AND THIS ONE KISSES BACK. 🔥 ★★★★★ "Lily's descent into Killian's world is haunting, seductive, and absolutely addictive. Dark mafia romance at its best." – Reader Review They say the devil you know is better than the devil you don't. I'm starting to think they lied. My name used to be Lily , dreaming about the future, and staying loyal to my loved ones, but now I am just a body. ⛓️ I traded Alberto's cage for Killian's mansion, hoping to get free . Now, one stolen kiss and a glimpse into Killian's darkness have me questioning everything, even my sanity after being in the hands of monsters—humans with no soul.💔 I let myself believe in a new hope, a kind of new home. But how ? I wanted to think about a fresh start, but escape is the only hope that seems to be my only survival now. All small comfort has been taken from me, replaced by the chilling truth: Killian is everything Alberto was... and far more dangerous. With Killian fighting his secret from the past, I'm stuck. Do I give in to the monster or fight to escape? I have to find a way to avoid the war. Will I turn into what I fear, or find the strength to fight his shadows that want to destroy me? 🥀 Book 2 of 3 in the Cruel Temptation Series — a dark, twisted, and emotionally intense mafia romance for readers who crave power struggles, psychological tension, and love that cuts deep. ⚠️ Contains dark themes, psychological manipulation, and morally gray romance. Read with care — and obsession.  

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Calculated in Death

Calculated in Death by J. D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas must immerse herself in her billionaire husband Roarke’s world of big business to uncover the identity of a hit man in this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series. On Manhattan’s East Side a woman lies dead at the bottom of the stairs, stripped of all her valuables. Most cops might call it a mugging gone wrong, but Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows better. A well-off accountant and a beloved wife and mother, Marta Dickenson doesn’t seem the type to be on anyone’s hit list. But when Eve and her partner, Peabody, find blood inside the building, the lieutenant knows Marta’s murder was the work of a killer who’s trained, but not professional or smart enough to remove all the evidence. But when someone steals the files out of Marta’s office and the killer’s violent streak begins to escalate, Eve knows she has to draw him out, even if it means using herself as bait…

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Spark

Spark Bluegrass Fire #1 by Kathleen Brooks

One spark is all it takes . . . Firefighter Nolan Flynn has spent his whole life serving the small town of Keeneston. He loves his job, his friends, and his community. But he’s officially done with the dating scene. Between being chased by women who only know him from the firefighter calendar and grandmothers “accidentally” dialing 911 to set him up with their granddaughters, Nolan’s ready to give up on love, until one emergency call changes everything. Helena Diakos is an international law attorney experienced in arguing cases all over the world. She believes in standing up for those who don’t have a voice. But when her latest case turns deadly, Helena’s best friend convinces her to come to Keeneston to hide. Only, danger follows her. Blue collar Nolan finds out that opposites really do attract as he falls for Helena. Helena loves Nolan’s good heart. When Helena is targeted, nothing will stop Nolan from protecting the woman he loves.

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Raelyn

Raelyn by Laura Scott

Oath of Honor – To protect and serve.   Secrets from the past…   Police Officer Raelyn Lewis knows church pastor, Isaiah Washington is holding back on the identity of the kids involved in a horrible police shooting. She demands answers, going as far as to slap cuffs on him. They barely step out of the church when gunfire erupts, bullets slamming uncomfortably close to the pastor. A second attack mere hours later, proves Isaiah is in danger. But why? Who would want to kill a church pastor?   Isaiah Washington wasn’t always a believer. He’d grown up in the hood and had broken the law more times than he cared to count. But he’d managed to turn his life around and accepts his duty is to save other kids, too. Raelyn doesn’t agree, they couldn’t be more opposite. But as they comb through the secrets of his past to uncover who is trying to kill him now, he dreams of a future, with her. Can he convince her to give their love a chance?

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Colton's Private Security

Colton's Private Security by Lisa Childs

He let her go once. He won’t lose her now. Since he left the military, Mark Colton’s work as a bodyguard has satisfied his need for travel and adventure. He’s on a rare visit back home when a dangerous criminal takes a nurse hostage. That nurse is Cassidy Garner, his high school sweetheart, and seeing her in the grasp of an armed villain makes his well-honed instincts kick in. After this close call, he’s determined to keep her safe—even if that means ignoring the once-in-a-lifetime attraction they both still feel. But what if it’s his past that’s putting her in danger? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of Dark Canyon series: Book 1: Colton's Wilderness Rescue by Kacy Cross Book 2: Colton's Blizzard Guardian by Katherine Garbera Book 3: Colton Storm Watch by Amber Leigh Williams Book 4: Colton's Firestorm by Bonnie Vanak Book 5: Colton's Private Security by Lisa Childs Book 6: Colton's Code Red by Tara Taylor Quinn

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Seaside Sanctuary

Seaside Sanctuary by Sheridan Cole

Her childhood crush is back in Whisper, North Carolina—but he's not the only one who's arrived. FBI agent Sean Malone has returned home for good, hoping to be closer to his family. What he doesn't expect is to come face-to-face with Grace Whitman—the spirited tomboy who once followed him everywhere, now grown into a confident woman he can't ignore. Grace has always loved Whisper. Opening her new business there feels like the fresh start she's been searching for… especially with Sean back in town. Reconnecting with him brings old feelings rushing back—and this time, they're impossible to deny. But as their relationship grows, danger finds its way into their quiet coastal town. When Sean is asked to assist with an active investigation, Whisper no longer feels as safe a sanctuary as it once did. With the threat closing in, Sean is determined to protect Grace—no matter the cost. ****This story has been previously published under the title Her Sleuth by Samantha Cole (©2016). This Sheridan Cole edition presents a sweeter, closed-door version of the same novel and has been revised and updated with refreshed narrative and dialogue. Both editions, published by Suspenseful Seduction Publishing, share the same storyline, with differences in language and on-page intimacy.

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Tourist Season

Tourist Season The Seasons of Carnage Trilogy Book 1 by Brynne Weaver

“The undisputed queen of dark rom-coms is back with a new swoony, one-of-a-kind banger, and the book world better get ready for it!” —Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver comes a wickedly delicious new series where dark romantic comedy meets thrilling suspense—and where falling in love can be a killer. Welcome to Cape Carnage! Visit Once, Stay Forever. You can hide in the farthest reaches of the deepest hell, and I will still drag you out. Even the devil can’t save you from me. Cape Carnage is a seaside town of colorful houses, quirky shops, and an unusually high body count. With tourists comes trouble, and Harper Starling won’t let anyone ruin her picture-perfect home. A skilled gardener with killer instincts, Harper protects her sanctuary—and her aging mentor with a fading memory—at any cost. Troublesome tourists don’t check out of Carnage. They compost beneath Harper’s award-winning flowerbeds. But Nolan Rhodes isn’t your average tourist. Devilishly handsome, disarmingly charming, and skilled with a blade, Nolan is relentless in the pursuit of revenge. On every anniversary of the hit-and-run accident that fractured his life, Nolan slays another target. And he’s saved the best for last: the undeniably beautiful Harper Starling. The problem? Harper isn’t the monster he expected. And she won’t go down without a fight. When an amateur true crime investigator comes to Cape Carnage on the trail of a long-lost serial killer, Harper and Nolan strike an uneasy truce. If Nolan helps Harper protect her town, she’ll keep quiet about his hunting habits . . . for now. But their alliance soon spirals into obsession, one that threatens to shatter every secret in Carnage—including their fragile love. Tourist Season is a darkly funny, slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romance where destruction and desire are balanced on the edge of a blade — and where love is the most dangerous battleground of all. Tropes: Small-town romance / Fish out of water / Grumpy x grumpy / Forced proximity / He falls first / Touch her/him and die / Groveling

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Northern Lights

Northern Lights by Nora Roberts

Let #1  New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts fly you into Lunacy, Alaska, and into a colorful, compelling novel about two lonely souls who are searching for love and redemption... As a Baltimore cop, Nate Burke watched his partner die on the street—and the guilt still haunts him. With nowhere else to go, he accepted the job as Chief of Police in a tiny, remote Alaskan town with the hopes of starting over. Despite the name, Lunacy provides a balm for Nate's shattered soul—and an unexpected affair with pilot Meg Galloway warms his nights... But other things in Lunacy are heating up. Nate suspects the killer in an unsolved murder still walks the snowy streets. His investigation will unearth the secrets and suspicions that lurk beneath the placid surface, as well as bring out the big-city survival instincts that made him a cop in the first place. And his discovery will threaten the new life—and the new love—that he has finally found for himself.

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Going Gone

Going Gone by Sharon Sala

From New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala. With an old rival on the loose, the final storm of the season could be their last.  After barely escaping death when her plane crashed deep in the Rocky Mountains, Laura Doyle is left with a lingering fear for her life. Her lover, FBI agent Cameron Winger, reassures her that he found her then and always will. But Laura is right to be afraid, because when their engagement is announced it signals to a madman that it's time for his killing spree to begin again.  Twice thwarted by Cameron and his partners, the Stormchaser pairs random acts of God with deliberate acts of evil. His final act of vengeance will finish his twisted vendetta by taking from Cameron the thing he loves most: Laura. As law enforcement struggles to track him down, the Stormchaser draws closer to his true target. But Cameron and Laura don't realize they're in the eye of the storm—and this time, being unprepared for the onslaught could spell disaster. Previously published. Read the Forces of Nature Trilogy by Sharon Sala: Book One: Going Once Book Two: Going Twice Book Three: Going Gone  

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Willing Captive

Willing Captive by Alexa Riley

Leo has inherited a laundromat from a distant uncle she never met. With only warnings from her mother not to get involved, she doesn't have much to go on. But it turns out that running the new business is mind numbingly boring. Her secret daydreams of the laundromat being part of the mafia and becoming the wife of a kingpin start to fade away... until Mattia shows up.  Mattia is in the middle of handling business when he looks up to find Leo pointing a can of pepper spray at him. No one in this town threatens him, let alone a woman half his size. He can't let her find out who he truly is, but for some reason, he can't stay away.  Over the top? And then some! This mafia romance is less about being dark and more about being ridiculous. Have some fun with us as we follow these two into their happily ever after! 

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Imitation In Death

Imitation In Death by J. D. Robb

The summer of 2059 is drawing to a sweaty close when a killer makes his debut with the slashing and mutilation of a prostitute. He leaves behind a note addressed to Lieutenant Eve Dallas, commending her work and inviting her to participate in his game...and signs it "Jack." Now Eve is on the trail of a serial killer who knows as much about the history of murder as she does, and he's paying homage to some of history's most vicious, and infamous, killers, beginning with Jack the Ripper. But who will he choose to emulate next? And will Eve be able to stop him before he decides to finish the game by coming after her?

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A Billion Secrets

A Billion Secrets by Jessa York

Nick The more I learn about Eve, the more I want to protect her. Even after she betrays my trust in the worst possible way. She's mine. And I'll ruin anyone and anything who dares to get in our way. Eve Nick helped me in my time of need. And how did I repay him? I'd rather not say… He makes it clear that I belong to him. And no one else. When his best friend shows up, my emotions are tested. Will this mean the end for us? Or just the beginning of something new and forbidden?

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Rapture in Death

Rapture in Death by J. D. Robb

They died with smiles on their faces. Three apparent suicides: a brilliant engineer, an infamous lawyer, and a controversial politician. Three strangers with nothing in common--and no obvious reasons for killing themselves. Police lieutenant Eve Dallas found the deaths suspicious. And her instincts paid off when autopsies revealed small burns on the brains of the victims. Was it a genetic abnormality or a high-tech method of murder? Eve's investigation turned to the provocative world of virtual reality games--where the same techniques used to create joy and desire could also prompt the mind to become the weapon of its own destruction...

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A Billion Lies

A Billion Lies by Jessa York

Eve When my whole world blows up—again, it leaves me with no one to trust. Everything I thought I knew about the love of my life was a big, fat—lie. Knowing what I do now, there's no way I can forgive him for what he's done. When danger comes knocking at my door, what will I do?

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Dirty Billionaire

Dirty Billionaire by Juliette N Banks

Finding the love of your life is a rare thing. Losing it, inevitable. We're not immortal after all. But when that day arrived much earlier than I'd expected, it ripped my heart and soul apart. I promised my wife, I'd be strong and keep the kids close. And love again. I lied. I never will. She was it for me. So when Penelope catches my eye with her grace and beauty, I resist. Powerfully. I don't want to share my body, my life, or my heart with anyone else. And I won't subject my children to seeing their mother replaced. Except… I can't get Penelope's stunning green eyes and seductive curves out of my mind. When another man appears on the scene—one I don't trust—I either have to step aside or let her walk away into his arms. Dirty Billionaire is the fourth and final boo k in the steamy Montgomery Billionaires series. This forbidden billionaire romance will appeal to readers who like spicy books with strong storylines, dominant heroes, witty dialogue, heart-clenching moments, and a delicious later in life, happy ever after. Check out my NEW billionaire series next - The Obsidian Club! It's spicy - you'll love it!

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Zulu

Zulu by Sybil Bartel

Navy SEAL. Sniper. Mercenary . The Navy trained me to be the best, but the Teams turned me into a deadly weapon. Every mission honing my tactical skills, I never missed a shot. Living for my brothers and the Trident I'd earned, I didn't look past my next deployment. Then my friend and former teammate made me an offer—private sector, government contracts, combat missions and the chance to fly my own jet. Retiring from the Teams, but not the mission, I joined Alpha Elite Security . As second-in-command at AES, I demanded precision because I didn't do things the wrong way. Until a mysterious brunette asked me for an exfil from her husband's wake, and everything went FUBAR. Code name: Zulu. Mission: Exfiltrate. ZULU is a standalone book in the exciting new Alpha Elite Series by USA Today Bestselling author, Sybil Bartel. Come meet Zane "Zulu" Silas and the dominant, alpha heroes who work for AES! The Alpha Elite Series: SEAL - Series Prequel featuring Adam 'Alpha' Trefor ALPHA - Adam 'Alpha' Trefor's story VICTOR - Vance 'Victor' Conlon's story ROMEO - Roark 'Romeo' MacElheran's story ZULU - Zane 'Zulu' Silas's story NOVEMBER - Nathan 'November' Rhys's story ECHO - Echo's story WHISKEY - Will 'Whiskey' Damien's story DELTA - Delta's story

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Fallen Faith

Fallen Faith by Winter Travers

When a new guy rolls into town and actually chooses Ever, she decides it's time to stop holding on to something that was never hers to begin with. Jude. Jude has always kept his focus where it belongs, on the club, his family, and the life he's built. Ever has just… always been there. Familiar. Easy. Untouchable in a way he never questioned. Until she isn't. Until she's with someone else. And suddenly, the one woman he never fought for is the only one he can't ignore. Ever is done waiting for something that was never going to happen. Jude isn't used to losing what he never claimed. Ever thought she knew her place. Jude thought he had everything under control. They were both wrong.

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Gravedigger's Fury

Gravedigger's Fury by Teagan Sinclair

She stitched up his brothers without asking questions. Now he's claiming her as his. Carly Daltry works the night shift in the South Bronx's bloodiest ER. She's seen enough violence to know when trouble walks through her door—and enough death to stop flinching at it. When a loan shark's collector grabs her in the hospital parking garage, she expects to handle it the way she handles everything: alone. She didn't expect him . Gravedigger hasn't felt anything in years. The Gotham Reapers' VP handles bodies for the club, processing the dead with the same detachment he brings to the living. People are categories: useful, dangerous, irrelevant. He stopped wanting anything a long time ago. Then a trauma nurse treated his brother without asking questions—and he couldn't stop watching her. When a loan shark threatens Carly over her brother's debt, Gravedigger doesn't ask permission to protect her. She patched up his people. That makes her his . Now he's dismantling a twenty-five-year criminal empire one body at a time, and the woman who doesn't flinch at blood is starting to make him feel things he thought were dead. She says she doesn't need saving. He says she doesn't get a choice. His woman. His to protect. Anyone who threatens her gets buried. Gravedigger's Fury is a full-length, standalone MC romance with a possessive alpha hero, a heroine who runs toward danger, and an HEA. No cheating, no cliffhanger. This is Book 2 in the Gotham Reapers series.

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Wicked Praise

Wicked Praise by Juliette N Banks

Blake Dufort is not new to immense wealth; his entire family are billionaires. His success is new and still stabilizing. Still, he's powerful, influential, and handsome. Therefore, beautiful naughty women are regularly on the menu. Agreeing to go on a double date, so his best friend can hook up with his crush, Blake bumps into the mousy-looking girl hours before. Underneath Bella's glasses, worn tights, and nervous blush, is a woman ready to be broken and praised. Her plump lips and long lashes would look beautiful on her knees in front of him. When he finds out who she really is, the power play between them in the bedroom blurs, and Blake must navigate a dangerous, corrupt world, and his heart. Wicked Praise is a standalone book in the steamy Dufort Dynasty series.. Part billionaire, part romantic suspense, it will appeal to readers who like steamy books with spice, a strong storyline and characters with witty dialogue, heart-clenching moments, and a delicious happy ever after. Each book can be read as a standalone and has a happy ever after!

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Dufort Dynasty Volume One: Steamy Billionaire Romance Boxset

Dufort Dynasty Volume One: Steamy Billionaire Romance Boxset by Juliette N Banks

Meet the Dufort brothers. These powerful billionaires will steal your hearts with their banter and cheeky smirks. These darker billionaire romances will appeal to those who like spice, strong storylines, witty dialogue, heart-clenching edge of your seat moments, and delicious happy ever afters. Contains four full-length steamy billionaire love stories featuring alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women and *no* cliffhangers. SINFUL DUTY: Daniel & Harper (Book 1) FORBIDDEN TOUCH: Fletcher & Olivia (Book 2) TOTAL POSSESSION: Hunter & Addison (Book 3) DESIRE UNBOUND: Jackson & Kristen (Book 4) SINFUL DUTY: Billionaire Daniel meets Harper, a romance author on a working holiday. Determined to ignore the arrogant CEO, sparks erupt. When truths come out, he's forced to choose. Her or his family dynasty? FORBIDDEN TOUCH: It's becoming impossible for NY billionaire Fletcher to keep a distance from his PR Manager.  His desire for her is overwhelming, yet company policy forbids it. When sparks fly and Olivia is the one to halt them he's shocked. But not giving up. TOTAL POSSESSION: In this red-hot read, Hunter Dufort is a billionaire who needs control of all things. When he meets Addison, he knows she is a true submissive — and he must have her. She's ashamed of her desires and can't allow a repeat of the past now she's rebuilt her life. Then it all comes crumbling down around them. A sizzling BDSM romance! Can be read as a standalone or part of this spicy series. DESIRE UNBOUND: Tech genius Jackson started dating Kristen to get access to his real father — the founder of the billion-dollar Dufort dynasty. But their chemistry is all too real, and his dominant side is determined to show her pleasure she won't forget… This Dufort Dynasty series is part billionaire, part dark romance and will appeal to readers who like spicy books with a strong storyline and characters, witty dialogue, heart-clenching moments, and a delicious happy ever after. *Books 5-9 are available as separate titles to purchase. The series is complete.*

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Naughty Festivities

Naughty Festivities by Juliette N Banks

In book seven of the Dufort Dynasty series by bestselling author Juliette N Banks, Amelia Dufort, a wealthy artist, falls for a dashing man during the festive season only to discover he was hiding a heartbreaking secret. Amelia Dufort There I was, a glass of Cristal in my hand at an art gallery, minding my own business. Next minute I'm in his bed. Those ten days over Christmas were the happiest, most romantic, and without doubt the most sexually intimate of my life. My heart bursting with love. My body alive with his touch. Jack Rutherford. The sexy and powerful bachelor, and US senator, had stolen my heart. Until the truth slid to the surface destroying everything in a single moment. Jack The moment I laid eyes on Amelia I knew I had to have her. Own her. Consume her. I'm an influential man, but because of her surname, she's not easily impressed by power. So with every smile I earn, and every blush I garner I feel like f*cking Superman. I want this woman. I mean to make her mine. Then my past mistakes catch up with me and I thought I had time to fix it. I was wrong. Now, I must decide what's more important; Amelia, or exposing my blackmailers and destroying my high-profile career? Naughty Festivities is book seven in the steamy Dufort Dynasty series. It's part billionaire, part romantic suspense, and will appeal to readers who like spicy books with a strong storyline, sexy powerful heroes, witty dialogue, heart-clenching moments, and a delicious happy ever after.

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Full House - Janet Evanovich Cover Art

Full House

Full House by Janet Evanovich

The first book in #1 bestselling author Janet Evanovich's "Full" series is filled with her trademark style and wit—romantic suspense with a twist . . . Her life was pleasant, proper, and predictable—until he showed up and trouble moved in . . . Polo instructor Nicholas Kaharchek senses danger the minute he sees Billie Pearce. She represents everything he's so artfully avoided. Happy in her home life, a divorced mother of two, Billie is the epitome of stability. They have nothing in common. To his horror, Nick is fascinated—and irresistibly attracted. In a car crash sort of way. . . . When Billie generously offers to share her home with Nick's crazy cousin Deedee for a while, Nick finds himself visiting—often. And while each is slowly seduced by the other's charms, and both are wildly encouraged by devious Deedee, Billie and Nick find out that what they have in common is most important of all. But neither one knows that danger is lurking where they least expect it and a killer is closing in on them. At once fast-paced, steamy, and funny, Full House kicks off a beloved Evanovich series that continues to delight her legion of fans while winning new ones.

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Hidden Remains

Hidden Remains by Kari Walker

She's putting the broken pieces of her life back together. Dr. Naya Patel is still reeling from loss when the truth about her dead husband's betrayal rocks her world. Years ago she chose him over someone else—and it might be the worst mistake of her life. She lost Grey forever when she broke his heart, but lately he's all she can think about. Now someone has targeted her, forcing her to confront her past—and her undeniable feelings for Grey. Except it might be too late for them. Danger is closing in, threatening her and the people she loves. To secure the future she wants, Naya must find the courage to risk her heart with the man she walked away from long ago. He's loved her for more than a decade. Firefighter Greyson McCaffrey buried his feelings for Naya long ago because it was the only way to move forward with his life. Except he's never gotten over her. Now that she's a widow and struggling to rebuild her life, he can't keep his heart walled off any longer. When it becomes clear that she finally sees him as more than a friend, all bets are off. He's going to stake his claim and show her he's been the one all along. But the biggest threat to Skeleton Island is coming from within. Someone wants to hurt Naya, and they'll have to go through him first. He's just found her and he won't let her go no matter what it costs.

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Little Ray of Pitch Black - Lani Lynn Vale Cover Art

Little Ray of Pitch Black

Little Ray of Pitch Black by Lani Lynn Vale

This is book 11 of The Don't Date Him Series likely featuring Charleigh and Court!

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Hos in this House - Lani Lynn Vale Cover Art

Hos in this House

Hos in this House by Lani Lynn Vale

This is book 12 of the Don't Date Him Series!!!!!!!!!!

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Angels Fall - Nora Roberts Cover Art

Angels Fall

Angels Fall by Nora Roberts

#1  New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts explores the wilds of the Grand Tetons—and the mysteries of love, murder, and madness—in this engrossing and passionate novel. The sole survivor of a brutal crime back East, Reece Gilmore settles in Angel’s Fall, Wyoming—temporarily, at least—and takes a job at a local diner. One day, while hiking in the mountains, she peers through her binoculars and sees a couple arguing on the bank of the churning Snake River. And suddenly, the man is on top of the woman, his hands around her throat... By the time Reece reaches a gruff loner named Brody farther down the trail, the pair is gone. And when authorities comb the area where she saw the attack, they find no trace that anyone was even there. No one in Angel’s Fall seems to believe Reece—except Brody, despite his seeming impatience and desire to keep her at arm’s length. When a series of menacing events makes it clear that someone wants her out of the way, Reece must put her trust in Brody—and herself—to find out if there is a killer in Angel’s Fall, before it’s too late.

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Buried Lies

Buried Lies by Kaylea Cross

She left her painful past behind. Poppy Larsen is finally free. She moved to Crimson Point to make a new life for herself, full of bright possibilities. A whole new world awaits her, if she can find the courage to trust again—even her gorgeous neighbor, the town sheriff. But darkness lurks in the picturesque Oregon Coast town, concealing a deadly threat that's closer than she ever imagined. Now a killer is watching her from the shadows. Sheriff Noah Buchanan can't help but be intrigued by his new neighbor. She's hard working, sexy as hell, and unlike most of the women in town, she hasn't thrown herself at him. After it becomes clear that she plans to put down roots here, he finds himself falling more and more for Poppy and her big heart. When someone from her past tries to hurt her, it triggers all his protective instincts. But the real danger is hiding in plain sight. When the unthinkable happens, Noah is thrust into a race against time to save her before it's too late.

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House of BS &amp; Lies - Lani Lynn Vale Cover Art

House of BS & Lies

House of BS & Lies by Lani Lynn Vale

She was enraptured by the man they called Romeo the moment that he turned those butterscotch-colored eyes her way. What wasn’t to love about a big, burly, plaid-wearing lumberjack? He was tall, gorgeous, and knew how to wield a chainsaw better than Leatherface. He could fell a tree in seconds, had thighs that were as thick as said trees, filled out a pair of Wranglers better than any cowboy ever, and didn’t care that she could operate heavy machinery better than him. He was everything a girl like Mable could ask for. The caveat? He was a convicted felon that’d just escaped from prison, faked his death, and ran from his home in Texas to the mountains of Montana. At first, Mable didn’t know what kind of man he’d been before coming to her small, mountain town. He led Mable into a false sense of security, made her fall madly, deeply, and irrevocably in love with him, and then shocked her by sharing his darkest secret. Now, she’s left reeling, thinking life couldn’t get more complicated. Until she finds out her stepmother knows Romeo’s secret and plans to exploit him. To make matters worse, Romeo goes on the run to protect Mable from himself, and she realizes that she has a dark side, too. One that’ll stop at nothing, not even murder, to make sure that he can live free.

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Memory in Death

Memory in Death by J. D. Robb

#1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb presents a memorable tale of suspense set in 2059 New York City, as Lieutenant Eve Dallas walks a tightrope between her professional duties and her private demons. Eve Dallas is one tough cop. It should take more than a seemingly ordinary middle-aged lady to make her fall apart. But when that lady is Trudy Lombard, all bets are off. Just seeing Trudy at the station plunges Eve back to the days when she was a vulnerable, traumatized young girl—and trapped in foster care with the twisted woman who now sits smiling in front of her. Trudy claims she came all the way to New York just to see how Eve is doing. But Eve’s fiercely protective husband, Roarke, suspects otherwise—and a blackmail attempt by Trudy proves his suspicion correct. Eve and Roarke just want the woman out of their lives. But someone else wants her dead. And when her murder comes to pass, Eve and Roarke will follow a circuitous and dangerous path to find out who turned the victimizer into a victim.

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The Secret Billionaire

The Secret Billionaire by Samantha Skye

Moving cities to protect my safety was my choice.  Falling for the billionaire who owned half the city was fate. Baltimore was the fresh start I needed and the minute I arrived everything fell into place. An amazing apartment, a fantastic job, an instant best friend, and a tall, broad, gorgeous man who was very skilled with his hands. Eddie is the maintenance man at my new apartment building and he promised me the world and showed me how a real man takes care of his woman. As a nurse at Baltimore's busiest hospital, I was used to taking care of everyone else. Eddie made it his mission to take care of me. But like everything in my life, good things never last long and when tragedy strikes, I find out Eddie isn't who he said he is. We are complete opposites . Edward Langford is a billionaire with a striking presence and commanding aura, and has everything money could buy. I have pink hair and tattoos and am struggling to even buy food.  Eddie refuses to allow our differences get in the way, but he isn't the only one keeping secrets. And the thing about secrets is they always come out. And mine has the potential to destroy us.

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Kill for a Million

Kill for a Million by Janet Dailey

For one prestigious Texas ranching family still reeling from the murder of their powerful patriarch, the aftershocks continue amid the most prized reining event of the year —and so does the infighting and scandalous romance from legendary author Janet Dailey! Frank Culhane’s murder remains unsolved while his widow, Lila, is still battling to keep her beloved ranch from the grasp of his embittered first wife and grown children. As for arresting Frank’s killer, time is running out for Detective Sam Rafferty to prove himself and save his career, and for his number one suspect—and Lila’s lover—Culhane ranch manager Roper McKenna, to prove his innocence. Both men are staking their fates on the outcome of the imminent reining event of the year: the Run for a Million. Roper’s dream of riding in Run for a Million is finally coming true. And for his struggling family, the million-dollar prize will mean everything. He’ll be competing on borrowed stallion Fire Dance, with Lila’s legendary stallion, One in a Million, as one of his backups. For now, only winning matters. But suddenly, even that is in jeopardy . . . On the road, a huge semi almost sideswipes Roper’s truck and horse trailer. He just manages to save the rig from rolling, but the horses are severely shaken. Was it an accident, or an attempt to sabotage Roper—or to kill Lila, who was supposed to have accompanied him? Meanwhile, others are in turmoil of their own. There’s Sam’s clandestine affair with Lila’s pampered stepdaughter—and murder suspect—Jasmine; dangerous information Jasmine has about her mother; and a long-buried secret Roper’s sister harbors that could explode the Culhane dynasty. Then there is the sole witness to Frank’s murder—a witness who can’t speak, but may have a one in a million chance at revealing the truth . . .

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With Spite - Lani Lynn Vale Cover Art

With Spite

With Spite by Lani Lynn Vale

Huxley Hosea was at the lowest of the lows. Exhausted—both mentally and physically—he could barely put one foot in front of the other. Tired to the bone due to a never-ending war. He was desperate to find a new every day that didn’t revolve around getting shot at by kids that could barely hold a rifle steady. War had broken his soul, and the last thing he wanted to do was go home and pretend that he was just a normal citizen. But then he sees her, also at her lowest of lows, for the first time, and his soul latches on. Bernice, his salvation. He’s convinced that she’s the answer to his woes, and he develops an unhealthy attachment to her that carries over to his civilian life. For five years, he watches her. Protects her. Keeps her safe when she won’t protect herself. Hux follows her every move and hides in the shadows so she’ll never see. Then she shows up in his town, and all bets are off. She’s in his town now. That means his rules. His way. And no more highway. She’s stuck, and she’ll never know it until it’s too late for her to run.

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Escaped

Escaped Shadows Landing: The Townsends #5 by Kathleen Brooks

Deep in the Amazon, danger grows wilder than the jungle. Forrest Townsend has engineered a revolutionary water filtration system that could solve global water shortages for the most rural populations. To test it, he heads into the heart of the Amazon Rainforest to help a remote tribe. He expected the usual dangers of the jungle, but he never expected bullets. Jordana Alves came to the Amazon searching for more samples of a rare vine to make life-saving medicine. Instead, she’s kidnapped by a criminal group using their rainforest for their own illegal gains. The daughter of the politician in charge of saving the Amazon, Jordana is the perfect pawn. Until she escapes straight into Forrest’s arms. One moment Forrest was celebrating the success of his new system. The next a shoeless woman runs into him with gunfire close behind. Now Jordana and Forrest have to dodge deadly wildlife, angry criminals, and their growing attraction to each other. But the danger is far from over, even when Forrest and Jordana make it to the small town of Shadows Landing. Because some threats don’t stay in the Amazon and sometimes things aren’t what they seem.

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Romeo

Romeo by Sybil Bartel

Pilot. Marine. Mercenary. My first memory was in the cockpit of a plane. My second was of a uniform. All I'd ever wanted was to be a pilot. The Marines gave me wings and I gave them my all. Half a dozen deployments, countless flight hours—I knew the controls in the cockpit better than I knew my own name. I never made mistakes. But war didn't care how good you were. One surface-to-air missile and my career was over. Thinking I'd left dangerous missions and adrenaline rushes in my rearview, I was piloting a seaplane in the Florida Keys when a beat to hell, dark-eyed blonde washed ashore. In nothing but a bikini, she asked me for help. Help I couldn't give without an assist from Alpha Elite Security . Except AES wanted a favor in return… one that would put me right back in the line of fire. Code name: Romeo. Mission: Rescue. ROMEO is a standalone book in the exciting new Alpha Elite Series by USA Today Bestselling author, Sybil Bartel. Come meet Roark "Romeo" MacElheran and the dominant, alpha heroes who work for AES! The Alpha Elite Series: SEAL - Series Prequel featuring Adam 'Alpha' Trefor ALPHA - Adam 'Alpha' Trefor's story VICTOR - Vance 'Victor' Conlon's story ROMEO - Roark 'Romeo' MacElheran's story ZULU - Zane 'Zulu' Silas's story NOVEMBER - Nathan 'November' Rhys's story ECHO - Echo's story WHISKEY - Will 'Whiskey' Damien's story DELTA - Delta's story

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Where Ashes Meet Hope

Where Ashes Meet Hope by Lexy Timms

  Trying to adjust after losing everything shouldn't be this complicated. No matter what she plans on, Lila can't figure out how to handle the contradicting balance of what it's like to be Tommy's guest. Constant headaches of jealousy from a possessive coworker isn't helping. More threats from an unknown threat isn't ideal. And trying to get to the bottom of the fire that nearly ended her life seems more confusing with each passing day. It's only inevitable that she wants to cave and seek the comfort this stubborn firefighter offers her. But what if his assistance is the very thing that's damning her? Hopeful with the hints that Lila might stay in Rockford for good, Tommy gets more ambitious for her to have closure. About her ex, about that fire, and about whoever's been warning her. Yet, it's not so easy to address his past and demand closure with the drama and conflicts that have only worsened since his best friend's death years ago. Halfway stuck in the past and halfway desperate to move forward, Tommy learns to accept the help of his friends—whatever it takes to heal and open his heart to Lila. Until they can mutually agree that letting love win is the way to defeat the demons of their pasts, he has to wonder if it really is possible to open his heart once more and not be destroyed once more.  Embers of the Heart Series: •Book 1 – In Your Safe Embrace •Book 2 – Through Smoke and Flame •Book 3 – Where Ashes Meet Hope

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Beauty &amp; Chaos: Enemies to Lovers Billionaire Romance - Juliette N Banks Cover Art

Beauty & Chaos: Enemies to Lovers Billionaire Romance

Beauty & Chaos: Enemies to Lovers Billionaire Romance by Juliette N Banks

Hating a man who is admired by the world is a curse, even when you're estranged. My father is a public figure; powerful and cruel. He lives rent-free in my head… and nightmares. On a positive note, no one knows who I am. Including the stunning and smart journalist who is going to help me destroy him. Unwittingly. She's collateral damage. Fortunately for her, my heart is dead, but my c0ck is not.  I'll ensure she gets some pleasure, but I'm here to take and destroy, then finally exact my revenge. Beauty & Chaos is book three in this set of standalone morally gray, billionaire romances by international bestselling author Juliette N. Banks. If you love broken heroes seeking revenge, dark(ish) tropes, kidnapping and spicy page-turning romances with a happy ever after, then you'll love this group of powerful and wealthy men.

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Protecting Remi

Protecting Remi by Susan Stoker

The start of a brand-new series featuring Navy SEALs who will do whatever it takes to keep their women safe. When introverted cartoonist Remi Stephenson dumps her cheating ex and goes on their Hawaiian vacation solo, even her creative mind can’t imagine being purposely stranded in the ocean…with a handsome, muscular, brave Navy SEAL. Even more unbelievable is the spark between them. Surely this is just rebound hormones. Right? Because who finds their soul mate in the middle of a life-or-death situation? And what would a SEAL want with a curvy, nerdy artist, anyway? Of course, none of those doubts stop Remi and Vincent from making plans to get together back in California, even before they’re rescued. When Vincent “Kevlar” Hill gets dumped by his ex because she can’t handle the demands of his job, he cuts his losses and heads out on the Hawaiian holiday she planned with his money. He has zero interest in a vacation fling…but tell that to his brain and body when he finds himself bobbing in the middle of the Pacific, sans boat, miles from shore, with the most intriguing woman he’s ever met. They’ve both been burned, and Kevlar has no proof Remi can handle his career any better than his ex, but after her calm courage in the face of being stranded, he’s willing to take the risk. Remi and Kevlar’s attraction runs hot, even as they try to take things slow, but they can’t forget that someone arranged for them to be left in that ocean. Maybe it was one of their exes, looking for a little payback. Or maybe it was an unknown enemy, looking for something a little more permanent…and determined to finish the job. ** Protecting Remi is the first book in the SEAL of Protection: Alliance Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings. **NOTE, this book is an expanded version of a short story I wrote previously. So you might recognize the situation our hero and heroine meet, although their names have been changed and it's been expanded to tell the "whole story." 

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Forever Paired - Kathleen Brooks Cover Art

Forever Paired

Forever Paired Forever Bluegrass#19 by Kathleen Brooks

Landon Davies had worked hard to start his own restaurant. It was a very different path than most of his family had taken. He was one of the few family members that were not military or law enforcement. But his hard work had given him a restaurant that was beginning to take off when a woman’s scream in the alley outside his kitchen changed everything.   Kate Ellington had scratched, clawed, and outright fought for where she was in life. She was the first female passing game coordinator in professional football. Some people thought that made her the team’s weak link and a perfect target for exploitation. But Kate refused to cheat, even if it put her life in danger.   When Landon saved Kate in the alley, it didn’t just earn him a kiss. It earned him a target on his back. Now Landon isn’t just taking on restaurant critics, but the people looking to manipulate the sports betting world. As Landon and Kate take on these threats, they find their reputations, their lives, and their hearts are on the line.

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