RAGEKat Mizera
- New Release
- Genre: Suspense
- Publish Date: August 27, 2026
- Publisher: Pretty Magic Publishing
- Buy on Apple Books | $4.99
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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 RAGE by Kat Mizera.
The book chart of the most popular supense romance books was last updated on August 28, 2026.
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RAGEKat Mizera
More information about the next Shadow Security installment coming soon!
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SparkKathleen 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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When He PlaysCynthia Eden
Begin this story with one certainty…I am not the hero. He’s used to breaking the law. Not protecting and defending… Logan Sterling knows the criminal underworld. He knows how to run cons, he knows how to ruin lives, and he knows how to handle danger. What he doesn’t do? Uh, save the day. Play the hero. And, yet…he is currently being blackmailed into doing just that unfortunate job. He’s been forced to work up close—intimately close—with gorgeous and infuriating CIA operative Charlotte Webb. There is truly no rest for the wicked in this world—and he is very, very good at being wicked. Sigh. Before this job is done, he knows that he will make Charlotte wish that she’d never met him. She’s his twenty-four, seven companion. He’s her worst nightmare. Charlotte Webb isn’t exactly thrilled with her new job. Playing the assistant to wild, bad boy Logan is not on her top ten list of activities. But she needs him in order to gain entrance into a world filled with some internationally wanted bad guys. So she’ll pretend to be Logan’s new assistant, she’ll try to control him as the man jumps from one wild scene to another, and then…well, when the situation demands it, she’ll even act the part of his lover. Sacrifices must be made, after all. But she will not actually fall for the man. Even if he is an exceptionally skilled kisser. And even if he—maybe—has a few redeeming qualities buried deep, deep beneath his sexy, smiling surface. She follows the law. He loves to break the rules. She saves his life—twice—and she drives him crazy with desire. The longer Logan is with Charlotte, the more he wants her. And when a sick jerk develops an obsession with Logan’s CIA operative, he just has to step up and show the world just how deadly he can be. Because it’s all fun and games in Logan’s world…until someone tries to hurt the woman who belongs to him. End this story with one certainty…A bad guy will destroy every threat in his path if it means saving the woman he loves. Author’s Note: Ready for an unlikely protector? Logan was not meant to save the day. He was more the “wreck the day” type, but when Charlotte blackmails her way into his world—and his heart—he knows that he will do whatever it takes to protect her from a twisted killer. No one is going to hurt his CIA operative. And Charlotte will discover that maybe, when it comes to her…he’s playing for keeps. Opposites will attract, proximity will be forced, bad guys will close in, and Logan will do whatever it takes to prove that he can be the man Charlotte needs when danger comes calling.
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Dear MaggieBrenda Novak
A serial killer—and a new colleague—keep a crime reporter on her toes in this classic romantic suspense thriller by a New York Times –bestselling author. Maggie Russell, a police reporter in Sacramento, works the night shift, and she's finally stumbled on the big crime story that will truly establish her career—if it doesn't end her life. A serial killer who moves from one city to the next. As if things aren't complicated enough, Nick Sorenson, the paper's new photographer, seems to be taking an unusual interest in this case. And in her. Maggie doesn't realize that she's falling in love with a man who's not what he seems to be. A man whose deceptions may save her life. First published in 2001.
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Revival in Laurel ValleyLiliana Hart
She's trouble in rhinestone boots. He's a cop with a killer on his trail. And one look between them changes everything. Grant Boone walked into a small-town bakery looking for peace. Instead, he found Liza Carmichael—all attitude and heat and dangerous curves—and an attraction that hit like a lightning strike. Then the bullets started flying. Now they're running for their lives through the Idaho mountains with nowhere to hide and a trained assassin hunting them. Three days alone in a remote cabin. Three days where survival means trusting a stranger. Three days to fall impossibly, irrevocably in love. If they live that long. Fast-paced and pulse-pounding romantic suspense from the Laurel Valley series—because sometimes the best things in life are worth fighting for.
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These Ancient BonesHeather Graham
The X-Files meets Dan Brown in this suspenseful tale of dark magic, ancient curses, and modern murder, as two agents with unusual talents investigate a series of sensational crimes in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida. The case is sensational. Whistle-blower investigative journalist George Maynard has been killed in his St. Augustine home, his body so badly burned the morgue is needed to verify his identity. Paranormal investigator Shelly Mahoney has been transferred to a special unit to help law enforcement. Off the books, the unit is called the Krewe of Hunters and deals with “strange” cases. At the murder scene with federal agent Grant Markham, Shelly makes an odd discovery: a stone etched with what appears to be a curse that invokes flames. If Shelly can use her ability to summon the dead—providing they have remained behind—she may unearth what happened. Grant, too, has an unique ability. By holding the hand of the recently deceased, he can see what has happened to them. Yet in this case, neither of their gifts is of any help. As they set out to question those who might have had a motive, they also study ancient “curse tablets”—often used in the Greco-Roman world to cause death or warfare. What ensues is a shocking discovery by the medical examiner and a search that takes the team to Italy where a similar murder may reveal the creators of the mystical tablets—made deadly with a little human assistance. But soon, the danger is closer than ever—because the target is Shelly . . .
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IgniteKathleen 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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Knight's RedemptionKatie Reus
They met while he was undercover… While working undercover, Cormac Knight fell for the wrong woman. Then he was forced to leave without a word in the middle of the night to keep them both safe. Even though he hasn’t contacted her since, she still haunts his dreams. When fate gives him a second chance, he’s determined to make things right—even if that means she starts a new life without him. Then he left her behind… Daniela has never forgiven Cormac for leaving the way he did. But she’s got problems of her own. She’s been trying to make a clean break from her criminal family for years, and now time is running out. When he suddenly appears out of nowhere and offers to help her, she cautiously takes the lifeline. Unfortunately the chemistry between them is still off the charts. And if they’re not careful, that connection could get them—and everyone they love—killed.
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Dangerous SecretsKatie Reus
Trouble finds a woman living in hiding after she falls for a hunky ex-Marine in this romantic suspense thriller from the New York Times –bestselling author. Isabelle Ballantine has been fighting for independence since she was old enough to walk. Now that she's finally out from under her father's shadow, she won't let anyone stand in her way. It's tough living on her own, working in a bar and keeping her identity a secret, but things start to look up when a sexy new stranger walks into her life. After working side by side for weeks, Izzy can't figure out why he won't make a move . . . To cinch the deal of a lifetime, Adam Marcellus agrees to help Izzy's eccentric father convince his daughter to move home. He'd assumed Izzy would be another spoiled rich princess, but he's surprised to discover his feelings for her are stronger than anything he's ever experienced. When a deranged stalker targets her, Adam finds himself fighting not only an unknown threat—but an unexpected attraction to the one woman he can't have . . .
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Looking For TroubleAlexis Winter
He warned me he'd ruin me, but I begged him to anyway. I've always been the good girl. The one who follows the rules, colors inside the lines, never makes waves. But there's more to me than anyone knows. A hunger. A desire to break free and finally live. And then I met him. Cyrus Gates. Billionaire. My ethics professor. The most dangerous man in Chicago. When his dark eyes lock with mine, something electric passes between us—something that makes me forget all the reasons I should stay away. "You see what you do to me?" he growls, pinning me against his desk after class. "I'm not the kind of trouble you want to go looking for." But I do. God help me, I do. When he offers me a position working for Chicago's most prestigious PR firm, with him as my only client, I can't refuse. I didn't count on his commanding presence taking over my world. Or how his touch sets my skin on fire. Or the way he knows exactly what my body needs before I do. But as our forbidden affair intensifies, so do the stakes. His billion-dollar empire hangs in the balance. My career and reputation are on the line. And somewhere between his harsh demands and tender moments, I've done the unthinkable—fallen for a man who warned me he doesn't have a heart. I should have listened when he said I couldn't handle him. That I'd never walk away unscathed. Instead, I went looking for trouble, but it found me first. Looking For Trouble is a VERY steamy, slow-burn age-gap romance filled with suspense! Dripping with so much taboo spice you just might melt. You've been warned. This book is a complete standalone with no cheating or cliff-hangers.
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PrimedKathleen Brooks
Finding love was never part of Damon's plan . . . As the oldest of nine siblings, Damon Townsend traded college for a mechanic's shop in order to help raise his younger brothers and sisters. Years later, those sacrifices have paid off. He's built a motorcycle empire, designs custom bikes for celebrities and billionaires, and owns the country's most successful motorcycle dealership. With all of his siblings now happily settled, they're convinced it's finally Damon's turn to find love. Too bad he doesn't have time for it. He's focused on a project that could change everything. Then the one woman he can't stop thinking about crashes back into his life while running for hers. President Sutton Ramsey is used to fighting for what she wants. From Olympic fencer to the youngest woman ever elected President of the United States, she's never backed down from a challenge. Especially not Damon Townsend. The infuriating biker has never been impressed by her job, and every encounter between them ends in a battle of words. However, their chemistry is undeniable. But a small-town motorcycle mechanic and the President of the United States could never have a future. Then someone tries to kill Sutton. Forced to make a run for her life, Sutton's only chance at survival is the last man anyone would expect to protect her. Damon doesn't hesitate. One look at the ambush, one twist of the throttle, and she's on the back of his motorcycle with bullets and killers in pursuit. The even bigger problem is that the attack could only have been orchestrated by someone she trusts. Unable to return to Washington, Sutton disappears into the quirky small town of Shadows Landing where Damon is determined to keep her safe while they hunt for the traitor in her inner circle. Every heated argument ignites undeniable chemistry, every stolen glance chips away at their defenses, and one unforgettable kiss changes everything. But as the killer closes in and the conspiracy unravels, Damon and Sutton must decide if risking their hearts is worth the price. Because this time, falling in love could be the one mistake that gets them both killed.
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CHAOSKAT
More information about Chaos and Lacy coming soon!
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Wild ChildKatie Cross
Ellie: Three years ago, my best friend joined the Marines without warning. Our plans of attending state university together—demolished. He left me in a world of discarded dreams. We haven't spoken again. Now I'm twenty-years-old and ready to be known as the best outdoor guide this side of the Rocky Mountains. That sort of honor comes with experience, and I'm just about to get my chance for a dream guide. Then Devin crashes back into my world. And everything falls apart again. Devin: I messed up once—and I lost almost everything that mattered. Ellie. My best friend. My soul. The girl I loved but didn't have the courage to tell her. Now, it was time to fix the biggest mistake of my life. Ellie isn't giving ground, and I can't say that I blame her. But this time I'm not giving up. She thinks we're done? That we can never go back and never fix what happened? She's wrong. I'm determined to make up for my mistakes and show her that we've only just begun. WILD CHILD is the sixth book in the Coffee Shop Series. It can be read as a standalone, but maximum enjoyment comes from starting at the beginning. This is a sweet-but-spicy romance with no sex-scenes and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.
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Fully LoadedSamantha Wilde
She's the one that never got away. Now he'll protect her with his life. Professional thief Dani Metcalf thought stealing a file from a powerful chemist would be easy money—until her apartment is sprayed with bullets and the world brands her a terrorist. With nowhere left to run, she calls the only man she's ever trusted. Brock Wyler would do anything for Dani, even after she broke his heart. The second she calls from Geneva, he's on the next flight and ready to eliminate anyone hunting her down. Forced into hiding with a deadly formula and nowhere to escape the heat between them, Dani and Brock are dragged back into the dangerous world—and devastating love—they never truly left behind. Perfect for readers who love touch-her-and-die heroes , ex-lovers , forced proximity , criminal romance, and high-stakes romantic suspense. ***Previously published as Fully Loaded by Samantha Wilde 2020***
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Texas Cold Case MurderLaura Scott
Unraveling secrets from the past could be fatal. Texas Ranger tech specialist Nina Dobson is determined to uncover the truth about her identity and her birth mother’s unsolved murder when she suddenly comes under gunfire. The danger intensifies as she discovers her uncle dead, forcing her to flee. Desperate for assistance, she reaches out to Texas Ranger Jackson Woodlow. With threats emerging from every direction, Jackson instantly assumes the role of protector. Together, they delve into Nina’s mysterious family past, each clue drawing them further into peril. Can they outsmart a killer who wants a secret to stay buried?
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The ObsessionNora 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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The AuctionSadie Kincaid
The queen of dark mafia romance, Sadie Kincaid, begins her new explosively sexy Wages of Sin series with The Auction. Beauty and the Beast meets organized crime in this tense slow-burn romance with scorching spice, thrilling suspense, and life-altering secrets. I was trained to be a pawn, but I will rise as a queen. My life has never been my own. After the death of my parents, I was saved by my grandfather, with the promise that he would turn me over to the Brotherhood on my twenty-first birthday. I was kept away from the outside world so I could one day be sold to the highest bidder—pure and unsullied. Penance for my parents’ alleged crimes. That’s how I come to be sold at an auction. And who buys me but the reclusive billionaire, Lincoln Knight? Some say that he’s a monster, more dangerous than any of the evil men from the Brotherhood. That he wears a mask to cover his scars. But I believe he’s hiding more than just his face behind his mask. My fate is sealed when he takes me to his crumbling mansion deep in the woods. I’m trapped. Entirely at his mercy. I have to escape. But something here isn’t what it seems. Lincoln isn’t what he seems. Maybe he’s not a monster at all. I’m drawn to him in a way that I can’t explain. Until I discover that his secrets go far beyond his mask. He’s everything I’ve been taught to fear, but what if everything I’ve ever known has been a lie? Perfect for readers who love: Scorching hot spice Masked men Morally grey alpha heroes Determined heroines Gothic vibes Fiery slow burns Beauty and the Beast, Jane Eyre, and Wuthering Heights inspo God of Malice, Ruthless Creatures, and The Kiss Thief
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When He ReturnsCynthia Eden
Her boyfriend is back...and he came to save her life. (Full blurb is coming soon!)
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Kiss Me While I SleepLinda Howard
If you sense someone’s watching you from afar, or if you feel a shadow other than your own at your back, I might as well pack it up and call it a day. It’s a job that makes a killing. Efficient, professional, and without apology, Lily Mansfield is a hired assassin, working as a contract agent for the CIA. Her targets are the powerful and corrupt, those who can’t be touched by the law. Now, after nineteen years of service, Lily has been drawn into a dangerous game that hasn’t been sanctioned, seeking vengeance for her own reasons. Each move bolder than the next, she is compromising her superiors, drawing unwanted attention, and endangering her very life. Though stress and shock have made her feel somewhat invincible and a little cocky, Lily knows that she too can be taken out in an instant. And if it’s her time, so be it. She intends to go down fighting. A CIA agent himself, Lucas Swain recognizes the signs of trauma in the line of fire. His orders: either bring her in or bring her down. Yet he too is drawn into the game with Lily Mansfield, dancing on a tightrope as he tries to avoid a major international incident while still battling a tenacious foe who is dogging their every step. Keeping laser focus on the task at hand while vigilantly watching her back, Mansfield never sees the lethal peril that lies directly in her path . . . and how loyalty has a price. Chock-full of the intrigue, breathless action, and sensuality that have made Linda Howard the master of romantic suspense, Kiss Me While I Sleep is a daring thriller of passion, sudden twists, and richly imagined characters who live and breathe in readers’ hearts. It is the most gripping and complex novel of Linda Howard’s career.
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Filthy VowsV.T. Bonds
"I told you I'd make you mine, cucciolotta . Nothing will stop me from having you." Renata Bonnetti As the first-born daughter of Isacco Bonnetti, New York City's most prolific mafia don, I use my arranged marriage as a shield against my childhood nemesis and school bully, Angelo Greco. I escaped him by transferring to an all-girl's campus in middle school, but now he's back and he's no longer the angsty preteen I remember. He's a dangerously handsome, sinfully tattooed mafia consigliere who'll stop at nothing to claim me. Angelo Greco I've been addicted to Renata Bonnetti ever since I realized her innocent eyes and dazzling smile hid a quick wit and sharp tongue. Even as a child, I knew she was mine, but she taunted me with her arranged marriage and my lack of social standing, so I worked my way up the ranks and returned with one intent. I'll make the deliciously curvy and perfectly sassy mafia princess pay for teasing me. Filthy Vows (Vicious Mafia Kings Book 8) is a super spicy enemies-to-lovers dark mafia forced proximity romance with a jealous/possessive hero, a strong, competent female lead, and a deliciously dirty battle of wills. This story is intended for 18+ readers and includes mature content such as graphic violence, profanity, captivity, and other adult themes. Can be read as a standalone. HEA guaranteed.
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GriffinSamantha 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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IllusiveSylvia 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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Caught UpNavessa 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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PartnersNora 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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Knight's SalvationKatie Reus
She’s a deadly weapon… Once trained by the government, Cleo Knight is really good at getting into places unseen. Now she’s making amends to the people she wronged in the past. There’s just one person she’s struggling to be honest with—her former partner’s brother. Even so, she gets a job to be close to him as she tries to find a way to wipe her ledger clean. But the one thing she never planned on was falling for the sexy veterinarian. He has a dark past… When Chris’s dark past catches up with him, it puts him and Cleo in the crosshairs of a deadly enemy. So whether she likes it or not, she’s stuck with him until he ends the threat. But the longer they’re forced to stay together under one roof, he realizes there’s more to her than he thought. He’s falling fast and hard for the enigmatic Cleo, but he quickly realizes she’s keeping secrets from him too. The kind that could get them both killed.
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Obsession in DeathJ. D. Robb
Lieutenant Eve Dallas walks the thin line between love and hate in the 40th In Death thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb… Eve Dallas has solved a lot of high-profile murders for the NYPSD and gotten a lot of media. She—and her husband Roarke—are getting accustomed to being objects of attention, of gossip, of speculation. But now Eve has become the object of one person’s obsession. Someone who finds her extraordinary, and thinks about her every hour of every day. Who believes the two of them have a special relationship. Who would kill for her—again and again… With a murderer reading meanings into her every move, handling this case will be a delicate—and dangerous—psychological dance. And Eve knows that underneath the worship and admiration, a terrible threat lies in wait. Because the beautiful lieutenant is not at all grateful for these bloody offerings from her “true and loyal friend.” And in time, idols always fall…
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Property of GraveE.M. Shue
From award winning author, E.M. Shue comes another installment in her Kings of Anarchy MC: Rhode Island series, Property of Grave. Blurb Coming Soon Welcome to the Kings of Anarchy MC, where the Kings rule in chaos, and the open road is our Kingdom. With over 50 of your favorite authors penning their own chapters in this outlaw empire, you'll dive into a world where rules are a thing of the past. Here, nobody messes with the Kings or lays a hand on their property. Enter a universe where loyalty is everything, legends are born, and every ride is unforgettable. Are you ready to ride with the Kings of Anarchy MC?
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Ace & EmberKate Crew
USA Today Bestseller! A forbidden desire. A game of cat and mouse. A love that could ruin everything. Hold on tight for the wild ride that is the next installment in Kate Crew’s extra spicy Mavericks series! Evie Emberson is trouble. Smart-mouthed, fearless, and relentless—especially when she’s looking for answers. She’s a hacker with a past that just won’t stay buried, so laying low isn’t exactly her strong suit. Especially when he’s around. Aiden “Ace” Hayes is her brother’s best friend—brooding, loyal, and a walking contradiction. He spends half his time at the motorcycle garage and half deep in Valeport’s underground, and he lives by a code. Rule number one? Don’t touch Evie. But she’s not a kid anymore. She’s fire and chaos and everything he shouldn’t want. He knows getting involved would blow up the only family he’s ever had—but walking away is getting harder every damn day. What starts as snark and stolen glances spirals into something darker, hotter, and way past the point of no return. And the more they try to hide it, the more it threatens to consume them. Now, with enemies circling and Evie’s secrets putting a target on her back, Aiden will do whatever it takes to protect her—even if it means betraying the brother who made him family. Loyalties will be tested. Rules will be broken. And hearts? They’re about to burn. TROPES · Brother’s Best Friend · Enemies to Lovers · Forbidden Love · Morally Grey MMC · Extra Spice
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Twist Me (Twist Me #1)Anna Zaires & Dima Zales
A man obsessed. A girl abducted. The darkest love story ever told... Kidnapped. Taken to a private island. I never thought this could happen to me. I never imagined one chance meeting on the eve of my eighteenth birthday could change my life so completely. Now I belong to him. To Julian. To a man who is as ruthless as he is beautiful—a man whose touch makes me burn. A man whose tenderness I find more devastating than his cruelty. My captor is an enigma. I don’t know who he is or why he took me. There is a darkness inside him—a darkness that scares me even as it draws me in. My name is Nora Leston, and this is my story. If you like your romance dark, addictive, and scandalously hot, you don't want to miss this NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING series!
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Whiskey BeachNora Roberts
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts weaves together passion and obsession, humor and heart, in a novel of two people opening themselves up to the truth—and to each other. For more than three hundred years, Bluff House has sat above Whiskey Beach, guarding its shore—and its secrets. But to Eli Landon, it’s home. A Boston lawyer, Eli has weathered an intense year of public scrutiny and police investigations after being accused of—but never arrested for—the murder of his soon-to-be ex-wife. He finds sanctuary at Bluff House, even though his beloved grandmother is in Boston recuperating from a nasty fall. Abra Walsh is always there, though. Whiskey Beach’s resident housekeeper, yoga instructor, jewelry maker and massage therapist, Abra is a woman of many talents—including helping Eli take control of his life and clear his name. But as they become entangled in each other, they find themselves caught in a net that stretches back for centuries—one that has ensnared a man intent on reaping the rewards of destroying Eli Landon once and for all.
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Keeping KaraSusan 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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DaybreakAutumn Woods
USA Today and International Bestselling Duology “Immensely fun and sexy . . . everything I love about dark academia and new adult!” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood Maxton Hall meets RuNyx in the stunning conclusion to the Nightshade duology, a dark academia romance brimming with snarky banter and sizzling tension, in which Alex and Ophelia must fight through betrayal, heartbreak, and deadly new threats. Alex’s Corbeau-Green’s world is burning down around him, and Ophelia Winters is desperate to prove she didn’t light the fire. When Ophelia first accepted a scholarship from Sorrowsong, an elite university in the Scottish Highlands, she wanted nothing more than to destroy Alex and his family at any cost. But that was before she knew him, before they became each other’s everything. Now, after an unthinkable betrayal and the disappearance of his father, Alex is forced to return to New York, desperate to forget what they had, and salvage the damage done to his family. In Scotland, Ophelia is left reeling, alone . . . and watched. With a new anonymous tormentor threatening to release evidence that Ophelia and Alex committed a murder on campus, it’s clear that they’re going to need each other once again. But can they find a way to trust each other, and repair the love that they had? And even if they can—will it be enough this time to keep them alive? Tropes: Grumpy x Grumpy / Dark Academia / University Setting / He Falls First / Groveling / CEO / Murder Mystery / Angst / Romantic Suspense
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The Ruthless KingJuliette N Banks
The leader of the black ops organization I work for, is marrying the mafia boss' daughter. The same mafia I'm deep undercover inside. For five days I must pretend I don't know them. Worse, I have to keep my eyes and hands off bridesmaid, Sienna. She fell into my arms—literally—upon arrival at the Mancini mansion, and those sensual green eyes sent an invitation that my body said hell yes to. I know I should stay away, but I have two choices; corrupt her or protect her. Both come with deadly consequences. I've just learned my best friend's father is a gangster, next minute I'm flying to their mansion in the Hamptons IN. A. HELICOPTER. Then, a terrifying and incredibly hot badboy scoops me up and takes my breath away. Behind dark sunglasses, he watches me, while I crave his touch and try to ignore the white-hot lust between us. He's dangerous and I'm out of my depth. When I find myself thrust into a web of lies and vengeance, I'm not sure if I will get out alive. Or with my heart intact. The Ruthless King is the second book in The Dark Kings of NYC, a dark billionaire mafia romance, by bestselling author Juliette N. Banks. If you enjoy dark spicy romances with twists, revenge, and dominant, protective heroes, then you'll love this book. Expect a happy ever after. The Dark Kings are the best combination of alpha heroes and romantic suspense. Each book is a roller coaster ride of emotion, danger and sizzling, sexy fun . - Carly Phillips, NY Times bestselling author.
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Where Ashes Meet HopeLexy 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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Deserving AlaskaSusan Stoker
A brand new series by New York Times bestselling author, Susan Stoker The Refuge is a place to heal. Where those who have experienced traumatic events can go to heal. It’s run by seven former military men who’ve seen more than their fair share of the ugliness in the world. Friend-zoned since childhood by the most amazing man she’s ever known, that doesn’t stop Alaska Stein from doing whatever’s necessary—including lying to the military—to be by his side when Drake ends up in a German hospital after a mission gone wrong. The broken man in the bed is not the boy she once knew. Despite that, and despite years apart, when Drake turns his gaze to Alaska, he sees her. Looks beyond the plain-Jane exterior to his childhood friend beneath. He may never be anything more than a friend, but putting her needs aside to see him whole is a sacrifice she’s willing to make. Drake “Brick” Vandine walks away from the SEALs after his recovery, building a life around helping others struggling with PTSD. But he can’t walk away from Alaska. She was there for him in his darkest moment and her spine of steel saw him through one of the biggest challenges of his career. And now, although she lives half a world away, she’s still his anchor, his daily dose of support as he and several friends build The Refuge. A place of peace, a place of healing. But, for Drake, also a place of loneliness. When the unthinkable befalls Alaska during a trip to Russia, it’s Drake’s turn to drop everything and race to her aid. Safely back at The Refuge, he just as quickly realizes what he’s failed to see for two decades—his oldest, dearest friend is the love of his life. A revelation that may be too little, too late. Because Drake’s brought the enemy right to their door. **Deserving Alaska is the 1st book in The Refuge Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
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Silent Sins: Dark Mafia RomanceAlessa 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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PhoenixSybil 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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Forbidden FateHelen Hardt
He holds her fate. She threatens his. Robin Bellamy comes from a powerful family that would burn the world to protect its own. Now, that loyalty is being used against them. Abducted and smuggled out of the country, Robin is held captive by men who want the Bellamys' cooperation, and they're willing to bruise her and break her to get it. Cruz Moreno is the man ordered to make her suffer. Taken in at fifteen by a ruthless crime boss, Cruz learned that obedience keeps him alive and mercy gets people killed. But Robin is defiant, fearless, and way too tempting for a man who can't afford a weakness. She should hate him. He should destroy her. Instead, the heat between them grows more dangerous with every encounter. But Cruz's ties to the criminal world conceal secrets neither of them understands, and the truth could destroy them before they ever have the chance to claim their forbidden fate.
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Through Smoke and FlameLexy Timms
She lost everything in the fire… except the one man who might just save her life. After barely escaping a fire that destroys her rental, Lila's fresh start in Rockford goes up in smoke. Just when the town was starting to feel like home, she's left with nothing—except a complicated friendship with Tommy, the reclusive fireman who offers her a place to stay. As sparks fly between them, both struggle with past wounds, unspoken feelings, and the tension between holding on and letting go. With Tommy haunted by loss and Lila unsure whether to stay or keep running, they must face what's growing between them—before it's too late. 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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Ruthless VowBecca Kane
★★★★★ "MUST READ! Fantastic dark Mafia romance that will have you on the edge of your seat!" OBSESSED. VENGEFUL. RUTHLESS. NICOLE Vegas crime boss Leo Russo murdered my father and stole my legacy. But when I have the chance to take my revenge…I hesitate, a mistake that turns me from hunter to prey. No one crosses Leo Russo and lives to tell. He is a monster—cruel, calculating, and without an ounce of compassion. I hate him. And I hate that my body aches for his touch despite knowing he's evil incarnate. I can't stop this dark need, this desire for the very monster who now holds me captive and controls whether I live or die. LEO Nicole Milano did what no one else has ever done. She fooled me. I believed she was my loyal personal assistant, but all this time she's been working against me. My little mouse revealed herself to be a fierce wolf in disguise. She had the chance to kill me. She didn't. Now she will pay the price for deceiving me. But first I must satisfy the need to feel her body beneath mine, to make her scream my name. I want to possess her, dominate her, take her until I've had my fill. She belongs to me now—body and soul. ______________________________________________________________________ ★★★★★ "I loved it!!…An exciting and emotional read with fleshed out characters and a lot of steam! ★★★★★ "smoking hot" ★★★★★ "I loved every page turning moment" ★★★★★ "This was wonderful!!!" ★★★★★ "action and suspense keep you flipping page after page" ★★★★★ "great chemistry" ★★★★★ "Wonderful characters and endearing story." ★★★★★ "exciting mafia love story"
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Property of TorchE.M. Shue
Award-winning author E.M. Shue brings you another installment in her Kings of Anarchy MC: Rhode Island Chapter. Featured in this second book is the MC vice president, Torch. He'll set fire to the world for his ol' lady and club. An age-gap, forbidden love, dark MC romance. She was off limits. I wasn't supposed to fall for her. Not only is she the president's little sister, but my 'best friend through everything I've suffered' little sister. She's the club princess. But the moment Ruby Knight comes home upset and broken, I'm there for her. I help her heal and get her fire back. Until my president confronts me, then I push her away. Lie about my feelings. Take the coward's way out. When Ruby's life is again in danger from an unknown enemy, no one will stop me from claiming her this time. Not my president, her family, or our enemy. She'll wear my patch, my ring, and carry my baby so that no one can ever take her away from me. But convincing Ruby I'm here for good now is harder than anything I've set out to do before. For the club, I'll set fire to our enemies, but I'll burn everything to the ground for touching my girl. And when the enemy is revealed…they'll never find their ashes. Welcome to the Kings of Anarchy MC, where the Kings rule in chaos, and the open road is our Kingdom. With over 42 of your favorite authors penning their own chapters in this outlaw empire, you'll dive into a world where rules are a thing of the past. Here, nobody messes with the Kings or lays a hand on their property. Enter a universe where loyalty is everything, legends are born, and every ride is unforgettable. Are you ready to ride with the Kings of Anarchy MC?
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A Cold Dark PlaceToni Anderson
Read this award-winning novel from a New York Times bestselling author with over four thousand 5-star reviews on Goodreads! FBI agent Mallory Rooney spent the last eighteen years searching for her identical twin sister’s abductor. With a serial killer carving her sister’s initials into the bodies of his victims, Mallory thinks she may finally have found him. Former soldier Alex Parker is a highly decorated but damaged war hero with a secret—he’s a covert government assassin who hunts predators. Now he’s looking into the murders too. When danger starts to circle Mallory, Alex is forced out of the shadows to protect her and they must race against the clock to find the killer. But the lies and betrayals that define Alex’s life threaten to destroy them both—especially when the man who stole her sister all those years ago, makes Mallory his next target. All books can be read as standalone stories. Start reading this award-winning Romantic Suspense series with "A Cold Dark Place" by Toni Anderson. Winner of the New England Readers' Choice Award and the Aspen Gold. Available in digital, print, and audiobook format. What readers are saying... "Spine-tingling suspense and dangerously seductive romance!!" -- Ripe For Reader . "The suspense is high and the romance is hot!" -- Harlequin Junkie . "The suspense is nonstop and the romance is hot." -- Avonna Loves Genres. "I couldn't find a good stopping point so I gave up trying to sleep and got up in the middle of the night and finished the book." -- The Book Nympho. "I loved this book." -- The Voracious Reader.
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The LiarNora 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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Forever SecretKathleen Brooks
Sophie Davies has a secret . . . in fact, she has quite a few secrets. Sophie Davies is the head of weapon development for a private firm contracted with the Department of Defense. Because of her knowledge and high security clearances, she has kept her job a secret for fear of kidnapping and sabotage. She always knew some groups would kill to learn what she knows, and now someone is trying to do just that. Nash Dagher trained to become an elite weapon for the Rahmi Royal Family while he served at their horse farm in Keeneston. But for the past two years, Nash has been running an operation for the King—an operation once completed would result in his promotion to the head of security for the entire royal family in Rahmi. But when Nash discovers a threat against Sophie, he must decide what is more important: the job of his dreams or the life of the woman he loves. But will Sophie allow him back in her life?
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Hunting an ArsonistJessica R. Patch
A K-9 team in the crosshairs— and in pursuit of the truth. Forensic mechanic Helena Rutherford is investigating a serial arsonist targeting young women when her own house is set ablaze, trapping her inside. Officer Trevor Slate and his K-9 partner, Lark, arrive just in time to save her from the flames. But the discovery of her missing best friend’s bones among the ashes upends everything, drawing them into a puzzling cold case. With a dangerous killer on their tail, Helena and Trevor must unravel the mysteries of both cases…before she becomes the next victim. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith. Colorado K-9 Unit Book 1: Searching for the Truth by Laura Scott Book 2: Tracking the Taken Child by Sharon Dunn Book 3: Danger in the Rockies by Terri Reed Book 4: Protecting the Baby by Jodie Bailey Book 5: Fugitive Manhunt by Sharee Stover Book 6: Hunting an Arsonist by Jessica R. Patch Book 7: Uncovering Explosive Secrets by Maggie K. Black
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Loyalty in DeathJ. D. Robb
National bestselling author J.D. Robb 's phenomenal series has captivated readers nationwide with its tantalizing blend of romance, suspense, and near-future police procedural. Now, New York cop Eve Dallas returns to face her most ingenious foe--an unknown bomber who taunts her with letters...and kills without mercy.
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Deep WatersJayne Ann Krentz
Charity Truitt and Elias Winter, two of the Pacific Northwest’s most powerful corporate figures, are both facing crises of career and the heart. Fate has brought them together in Washington’s tiny Whispering Waters Cove, each eager to downsize and simplify. They’re both determined to avoid mergers of any kind—but when they meet, the attraction is nothing short of blue-chip. And they definitely have at least one thing in common: A martial arts master, Elias is a novice at relationships; a formidable former CEO, Charity is starting in the mail room when it comes to love. But when the secretive small town is rocked by two shocking murders, Charity and Elias realize that they must join forces to catch a killer. Because behind the town’s sleepy façade run currents fed by treacherous secrets and deep waters…
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UnspeakableLaura Griffin
In this "top-notch romantic suspense" (Allison Brennan), rookie FBI profiler Elaina McCord finds herself stonewalled by local cops when she's sent out to profile a serial killer. With the help of true-crime writer Troy Stockton, and the high-tech Tracers forensics lab, she uncovers the evidence that may put the killer away—if he doesn't catch her first. Elaina McCord’s dream of being an FBI profiler is threatened by her very first case—investigating a string of murders near a Texas beach resort. The victims, all young women, were drugged and brutally murdered, their bodies abandoned in desolate marshland. Elaina’s hunch—met with disbelief by local police—is that these are only the latest offerings from a serial killer who has been perfecting his art for years, growing bolder and more cunning with each strike. True-crime writer Troy Stockton has a reputation as an irresistible playboy who gets his story at any cost. He’s the last person Elaina should trust, let alone be attracted to. But right now Troy, along with the elite team of forensics experts known as the Tracers, is her only ally in a case that’s turning dangerously personal. A killer is reaching out to Elaina, taunting her, letting her know how ruthless he is and how close he’s getting. Now it’s not just her career that’s in jeopardy—it’s her life. . . .
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Knight's StormKatie Reus
Discover book 1 of the all-new small-town romantic suspense series set in Sanctuary Falls, by USA Today bestselling author, Katie Reus! Someone is trying to frame her for murder. When Berkley Knight wakes up in a dead man’s house with no memory of how she got there, she runs. Given her checkered past, she doesn’t trust the cops, so she calls her brother for help. They retrace her steps, trying to figure out who could have dumped her there and why. But when they start digging, they wind up with even more questions—and in more danger. He’ll do whatever it takes to clear her name. Unfortunately, the same thing happens again, only this time Berkley wakes up in her murdered ex-husband’s house. Now she’s the prime suspect and soon realizes that whoever is terrorizing her, is attempting to systematically destroy her life. The one thing she never imagined was turning to her enemy for help, but Nick Storm is exactly who she needs to fight the maniac who’s terrorizing her. It turns out the danger is much closer than either of them realize. And the only way they will both survive is to trust each other.
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Searching for FinleySusan Stoker
They've finally found someone who accepts them as they are, but it could all go up in flames in an instant. Finley Norris is a woman with curves to spare, a fact she made peace with long ago…but she can’t say the same for everyone else. Ridiculed for her size her whole life, it’s easy for her to assume her huge crush on a certain sexy mechanic will remain unrequited. But her friends have other plans, and when one of them pushes the pair together, no one is more surprised than Finley when attraction blooms—fast. Brock Mabrey’s as blue collar as they come, and he’s got the grease-stained fingers to prove it. He’s been judged for his rough edges for years…especially by women. That doesn’t stop him from crushing on a certain delectable baker, and when the opportunity to know Finley better presents itself, he doesn’t waste a second. She and Brock go from zero to a hundred in the blink of an eye, their chemistry off the charts. There’s nothing casual about the lust, love, and protection Finley inspires. And she’ll need plenty of the latter, because Finley’s seen something she shouldn’t. Someone is desperate to discover what she knows…and determined to silence her permanently. ** Searching for Finley is the fifth book in the Eagle Point Search & Rescue Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
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Warlord's Empire: Saskia & RadikNikita Slater
Warlord's Empire is the fifth book in Nikita Slater's dark mafia romance series, Sinner's Empire. Please Note: Warlord's Empire: Saskia & Radik is a spinoff novel to the original Sinner's Empire Trilogy. For the best reading experience, readers should first read Sin of Silence, A Silent Reckoning, Goodnight Sinners, and Gangster's Empire: Leeza & Havel. Kidnapped and taken to paradise. Born into the ruthless Koba mafia family, Saskia has spent her life trapped behind gilded bars, forced to toe the family line. Now, for the first time, she's free – living in a tiny apartment, working an ordinary job, and building the quiet life she's always dreamed of. In a single violent moment, her perfect world is shattered. When Saskia is attacked and her colleague is murdered, she's rescued by the last man she expected to see; Radik, a feared underworld warlord whose reputation for brutality is legendary. For years, Radik has watched Saskia from afar. After a lifetime of bloodshed and war, she has become the one thing he wants for himself, the future he never believed he deserved. Now, he finally has the chance to bring her under his protection. But the sanctuary he's built for her is crumbling under the weight of an enemy he thought he'd buried long ago. To keep Saskia safe, Radik may have to destroy the fragile bond growing between them. Will he keep her by his side despite the danger, or will he send her back to her family and risk losing her love forever? NOTE: Warlord's Empire: Saskia & Radik is a dark mafia romance and contains sensitive subject matter including violence and sexuality, with some scenes depicting episodes of PTSD. Please read with caution.
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No Turning BackKaylea Cross
She's a suspect. CIA communications expert Samarra Wallace is on the run from a faceless adversary when she learns terrorists have kidnapped and threatened to execute her beloved cousin. She'll do whatever it takes to free her, including breaking cover to contact the former teammate she's dangerously attracted to. Now all she has to do is convince him she's not working for the enemy. He's her only hope. Former Army Ranger Ben Sinclair isn't sure he can trust Sam, but he can't turn her away. Lives are at stake and she may be the only way to capture the terrorist mastermind his team is hunting. Despite his reservations, he starts falling for her. But when Sam's innocence is questioned again during a botched operation in the remote mountains of Afghanistan, the team pays a terrible price for trusting her. In the wake of that staggering betrayal Ben must decide if she's the innocent woman he fell in love with, or a traitor who set them up to die.
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UnforgivableLaura Griffin
Tracing killers is Mia Voss's business—and her work just got personal. At first, Mia Voss thinks it’s just bad luck when her already lousy day ends with a carjacking, but what seems like a random incident is followed by another sinister episode. A DNA expert, Mia has made it her mission to put away vicious criminals. Suddenly, she’s become the target of one. And the only way to protect the people she loves most is to deliberately destroy her reputation and risk letting a killer walk free. Once, Mia had trusted Detective Ric Santos, but that was before Ric let his turbulent past ruin his chances with Mia, the sexiest, most intriguing woman he’s ever met. But he can tell when she’s lying—and when she’s scared. The key to catching a sadistic madman lies within a long-buried cold case that has haunted Mia for years. Only she can uncover the truth, but first, Ric will have to get her to entrust him with her secrets...and her life.
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Protecting TexSusan Stoker
Who does a consummate savior turn to when he finds himself in need of saving? For years, former SEAL John “Tex” Keegan has been the literal port in every storm, saving the lives of countless men, women, and children—soldiers, sailors, and civilians—all around the world, working alone from the safety of his basement. He never expects thanks. Doesn’t do it for gratitude or accolades. He’s simply a protector down to his bones, doing what he was born to do, what he’s always done, during and after his military career. But when someone snatches Tex off his street in broad daylight, who will come to the aid of the man who rescues all others? The answer: everyone . And Lord help the people stupid enough to cross anyone Protecting Tex … ** Protecting Tex is a bonus book in the SEAL of Protection Series. It takes place several years in the future after the last book in this series and includes many characters from other series I've written over the years. When they learn Tex is in danger they all come running to help out. You can read this without having read my other books, but it'll increase your appreciation if you're familiar with some of the other characters.
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Tangled PromiseElla Miles
I can’t keep my promises. I’ve made too many, to too many people. All the promises have tangled into a web of sin and truths. But there is one thing I’m certain of… I have to end this—us. This is Book 4 in the Sinful Truths series.
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Texas Cowboy SheriffBarb Han
Sheriff Griffin Quinn might not know the real reason Laurel Roberts moved to his town, but he's certain she's hiding the truth. Fleeing a big city to escape her past in the small town of Gunner, Laurel refuses to be a victim twice. Her past is best kept a secret until it catches up with her and threatens to destroy what little life she's built. Leaning on the handsome lawman might put her in more danger, but she won't refuse the help as she decides whether or not to run or finally take a stand. USA TODAY Bestselling Author Barb Han guarantees danger lurking around every corner, hearts on the line, and romantic suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Join her Quinn cousins in the small town of Gunner, Texas as these lawmen fight for justice and find their way to love.
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DestinedZ.L. Arkadie
A chance meeting at an airport bar changes everything. Bryn Blackstone never thought she’d see Jamison Cox again—the man who once held her heart and the one she had to walk away from. With her family ties finally healing, she couldn’t risk choosing him over her brothers. But standing face-to-face with Jamison brings back every spark, every ache, every what-if. Jamison has never forgotten Bryn. She was the one who slipped away, the only woman he ever loved. Now fate has given him a second chance, and this time, he won’t let her go without a fight. Destined is Bryn Blackstone’s forbidden love story and the unforgettable finale to The Blackstones Series . It can be read as a standalone, but the journey is richer if you’ve followed the saga from the beginning.
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High RollerNicole York
The world is burning down and all I can think about is a girl. The only woman that's off limits—my best friend's little sister. No one is thrilled to hear that I have her on my mind, but why should they be? I'm not worthy of such affection and no one is thinking about anything but taking down the psychopath that's taking over our city. I gotta get my head in the game. The stakes are high, and everyone is looking my way to make things right alongside our leader. How this beauty worked her way into the heart of the club is beyond me, but one thing is for sure—I'm rolling high bets that she's mine. No matter the ante.
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Festive in DeathJ. D. Robb
Eve Dallas deals with a homicide—and the holiday season—in this thrilling In Death novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb. Personal trainer Trey Ziegler was in peak physical condition. If you didn’t count the kitchen knife in his well-toned chest. Lieutenant Eve Dallas soon discovers a lineup of women who were loved and left by the narcissistic gym rat. While Dallas sorts through the list of Ziegler’s enemies, she’s also dealing with her Christmas shopping list—plus the guest list for her and her billionaire husband’s upcoming holiday bash. Feeling less than festive, Dallas tries to put aside her distaste for the victim and solve the mystery of his death. There are just a few investigating days left before Christmas, and as New Year’s 2061 approaches, this homicide cop is resolved to stop a cold-blooded killer.
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Harlequin Intrigue September 2026 - Box Set 1 of 2Delores Fossen, Nicole Helm & Denise N. Wheatley
Harlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs. RANSOM FOR HIS SECRET SON by Delores Fossen Sheriff Brody Walker’s late wife knew fertility treatments risked her life. Brody blamed her best friend, PI Remi Cross, for not telling him. Now, Remi’s investigating extortion using babies conceived from stolen embryos. When Brody helps Remi save an infant, he’s shocked to discover the child is his. Then he receives a ransom demand with a photo of a second son. Working together to capture the child traffickers, Brody and Remi feel the pull of their unacknowledged attraction. But with a child’s life at stake, they can’t afford distractions. HUNTED IN HOPE TOWN by Nicole Helm For two years FBI Agent Ellis Sutton has watched his wife from afar, her memory erased after a dangerous encounter he feels was his fault. Now, Kirsten—aka “Jessica”--is building a new life without him…until a threat from their past disrupts the couple’s carefully crafted façade. Ellis’s must hustle Kirsten off to a secluded cabin, hoping the truth about their marriage won’t break her. Yet only by embracing the reality of their past can they discover who wants them dead, and regain the precious love they’ve lost. COLD CASE REDEMPTION by Denise N. Wheatley Framed for a murder he didn’t commit, Ian Carter left Juniper, Colorado to join the Marines, leaving behind his childhood sweetheart, Bella Winters. More than a decade later, he goes back home to discover that Bella is a CSI—and that she’s raising a son he didn’t know he had. She convinces Ian to help her investigate the case that tore them apart and clear his name, but as soon as they begin digging, copycat killings start happening. It’s clear that someone doesn’t want them to uncover the truth… Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue September – Box Set 2 of 2!
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The VillaNora Roberts
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts exposes a proud family’s deadly secrets in this passionate tale of two Napa Valley rivals... PR executive Sophia Giambelli loves her job and has never worried about competition. For three generations, her family’s wines have been world-renowned for their quality. But things are about to change at Villa Giambelli. Tereza, the matriarch, has announced a merger with the MacMillan family’s winery—and Sophia will be assuming a new role. As a savvy businesswoman, Sophia knows she must be prepared for anything...but she isn’t prepared for Tyler MacMillan. They’ve been ordered to work together very closely, to facilitate the merger. Sophia must teach Ty the finer points of marketing—and Ty, in turn, shows her how to get down and dirty, to use the sun, rain, and earth to coax the sweetest grapes from the vineyard. As they toil together, both in and out of the fields, Sophia is torn between a powerful attraction and a professional rivalry. At the end of the season, the course of the company’s future—and the legacy of the villa—may take an entirely new direction. And when acts of sabotage threaten both the family business and the family itself, Sophia’s quest will be not only for dominance, but also for survival.
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Frost and VenomChristine Feehan
Deception and danger lay in wait in the beautiful, harrowing California backcountry in this gripping suspense novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Surgical and trauma nurse Harlow Frye loves the small town of Knightly, where breathtaking views of the Sierra and a tight circle of female friends provides a refuge from her professional life. But lately, it’s Harlow’s personal life that’s causing all the chaos. First, a series of anonymous threatening letters are left in her mailbox. Then, Harlow is dealt a blow when her friend Lawyer dies after reacting to some sort of toxin. And to top it off, Harlow finds her secret obsession, CIA operative Hawkin Wilder, bleeding out on a mountain trail. As Harlow turns her home into a makeshift hospital, her infuriating, attractive patient insists on distracting her. But even in the face of their increasing connection, there’s no way Harlow can ignore the escalating storm, when someone else close to her is struck down by the mysterious toxin. With little more than intuition to go on, Harlow turns to the five friends who have proved themselves to be a better family than her own flesh and blood. As the women attempt to unravel the killings, they will need to rely on their instincts and their connection to each other—or else they’ll lose everything they’ve come to hold dear.
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Calculated in DeathJ. 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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ConnorSamantha 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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Big JackJ. D. Robb
Lieutenant Eve Dallas's search for a precious fortune leads her into untold danger in this thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb. In New York City in 2059, someone is pursuing missing gems from a decades-old heist...someone who’s willing to kill for them. Sharp-witted and sexy, Detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas is used to traveling in the shadowy corners outside the law. And in a future where crime meets cutting-edge technology, she will attempt to track down the diamonds once and for all—and stop the danger and death that has surrounded them for years. Want more of the story? Look for Hot Rocks by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts and see where it all began. Big Jack was previously published in Remember When
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HudsonSamantha 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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Taming Mr WintersJuliette N Banks
I never meant for him to reply after dropping anonymously into his DM to give my strong opinion, yet he did. Colt Winters is a gorgeous billionaire in NYC, and I'm just your average young woman living in Australia… with a huge mortgage. Chalk and cheese. So, of course, I message back. Colt replies once more. Next minute, we're flirting, and I find myself at work biting my bottom lip, trying not to giggle in front of my unsuspecting colleagues. I know I need to stop. I know he probably has a dozen model girlfriends, and if I don't stop it's going to end in tears (mine). I know he's just playing around. … but a knock on my door one day changes everything. Taming Mr. Winters is Book Three in The Obsidian Club series - a steamy billionaire romance series. If you love spicy workplace romances with touch her and die themes, bantering wealthy alpha men, and a scorching happy ever after, then you'll love Colt's love story.
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EnvySandra Brown
In this explosive thriller from #1 bestselling authoe Sandra Brown, a New York City based book editor travels to a Southern island to meet a mysterious author—but she's about to uncover a shocking truth about a carefully concealed crime. Maris Matherly-Reed is a renowned New York book editor, the daughter of a publisher and the wife of a bestselling author. It's rare for an unsolicited manuscript to pique her interest, but a new submission with blockbuster potential inspires her to search for the book's elusive author. On an obscure island off the Georgia coast, amidst the ruins of an eerie cotton plantation, Maris finds Parker Evans, a writer determined to conceal his identity as well as his past. Maris is riveted by his tale of two friends who charter a boat with a young woman for a night of revelry ... an excursion from which only one person returns. Working with Parker chapter by chapter, Maris becomes increasingly convinced that his story is based on real-life events. Disturbed by this realization—and her growing attraction to Parker—she searches for clues relating to a crime that was committed long ago. When someone close to Maris suddenly dies, an evil presence looms even closer: a man who will use anything—and anyone—to get what he wants ...
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Devoted in DeathJ. D. Robb
In this crime thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas tracks a pair of Bonnie and Clyde copycats whose heated passion for each other is fueled by cold brutality. When Eve Dallas examines a fresh body in a seedy alleyway in downtown Manhattan, the victim’s injuries are so extensive that she almost misses the clue. Carved into the skin is the shape of a heart—initials inside reading “E” and “D”... In Arkansas, Ella-Loo and her recently released ex-con boyfriend, Darryl, don’t ever intend to part again. So they hit the road, but then things get a little messy and they wind up killing someone—an experience that stokes a fierce, wild desire in Ella-Loo. A desire for Darryl. And a desire to kill again. As they cross state lines on their way to New York to find the life they think they deserve, they leave a trail of evil behind them. But now they’ve landed in the jurisdiction of Lt. Dallas and her team at the New York Police and Security Department. And, with her husband Roarke at her side, Eve has every intention of hunting them down and giving them what they truly deserve...
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Justified FearMelissa Schroeder
Fearing the bad dudes after her seems normal, but her real fear is trusting a man with her heart. Keely Templeton has rotten luck. At least lately, everything seems to be going wrong. First, she finds her now ex screwing his secretary–in their bed. Then, she loses her job on the mainland. Now, she’s running for her life in the jungles of Hawaii. It was supposed to be the night that her private chef business took off, instead, some bad dudes showed up and killed everyone in the house, except her. Climbing up a tree and hiding from bad dudes seems like a good plan, until it starts raining. But in one instant, everything changes when a hot guy shows up to rescue her. Ryan Morrison joined TFH Team Bravo after years with the LAPD. He’d left there were scars–both physical and mental. But there is one thing he is certain about: his partner Maya. They have been together for years, and when they find Keely hanging from a tree, his whole world changes. Coaxing the gorgeous woman out of the tree takes a little work. Once he does, he is utterly and completely enchanted with her. Still, there’s suspicion that she might have been in on the killing. Once there are more attempts on her life, the team realizes that she had nothing to do with the attack and she might be the intended victim. Ryan takes on the job of protecting her, and their attraction goes from simmering to full on heatwave in the blink of an eye. As the danger ramps up, they must delve into her past to search out the stalker. But for Keely, facing her past is easier than admitting her love for man who could destroy her. Author Note: We’re back with TFH and they are up to their usual antics. There’s snarky banter, bets flying around the office, and wedding plans in the making. There is also a lot of food talk (Keely IS a chef) and an adorable rescue dog who might be the love of Keely’s life.
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Safehouse Under SiegeVirginia Vaughan
Deep in the heart of Texas, he’s her only chance for survival. US Marshal Wyatt Briggs will risk his life for his job—but when Emily Matthews’s WITSEC identity is compromised, keeping her safe becomes personal. Once engaged to Wyatt’s deceased brother, Emily is like family, yet now she means even more. Both find themselves targets on a drug kingpin’s revenge list, forced to flee from one compromised safe house to another. With a mole lurking in the Marshals Service, Wyatt and Emily must risk everything to protect each other. Emily’s testimony brought the criminal down once, but now they’ll have to work together to deliver justice again, all while staying one step ahead of deadly threats. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith. Lone Star Defenders Book 1: Dangerous Christmas Investigation Book 2: Missing in Texas Book 3: Protecting the Texas Witness Book 4: Target for Abduction Book 5: Safehouse Under Siege
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Treachery in DeathJ. D. Robb
In this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, Eve Dallas tracks down those who break the law—including the ones sworn to uphold it. Detective Eve Dallas and her partner, Peabody, are following up on a senseless crime—an elderly grocery owner killed by three stoned punks for nothing more than kicks and snacks. This is Peabody’s first case as primary detective—good thing she learned from the master. But soon Peabody stumbles upon a trickier situation. After a hard workout, she’s all alone in the locker room when the gym door clatters open, and—while hiding inside a shower stall trying not to make a sound—she overhears two fellow officers arguing. It doesn’t take long to realize they’re both crooked—guilty not just of corruption but of murder. Now Peabody, Eve, and Eve’s husband, Roarke, are trying to get the hard evidence they need to bring down the dirty cops—knowing all the while that the two are willing to kill to keep their secret.
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Beauty & Chaos: Enemies to Lovers Billionaire RomanceJuliette 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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Ranger RedemptionElle James
Former Army Ranger, Cage Weaver, left the military to fulfill a promise to a dying buddy. Invited to join the Brotherhood Protectors, he’s grateful to have a job where he can he use the skills normally associated with battle. Emily Strayhorn, a therapist working with military PTSD patients, is being stalked. When she seeks help from the Brotherhood Protectors, Cage is assigned to be her bodyguard until they can determine who is threatening her. As danger escalates Cage takes his duties 24/7. Together they overcome barriers to their hearts and find the enemy threatening their lives and love.
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Divided in DeathJ. D. Robb
#1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb continues her “sexy and suspenseful” ( Publishers Weekly ) In Death series in this futuristic thriller in which technology and humanity collide—and a new computer virus has become the latest form of terrorism… Reva Ewing was a former member of the Secret Service, and then a security specialist for Roarke Enterprises—until she was found standing over the dead bodies of her husband, renowned artist Blair Bissel, and her best friend. But Lieutenant Eve Dallas believes there was more to the killing than jealous rage—all of Bissel’s computer files were deliberately corrupted. To Roarke, it’s the computer attack that poses the real threat. He and Reva have been under a code-red government contract to develop a program that would shield against techno-terrorists. But this deadly new breed of hackers isn’t afraid to kill to protect their secret—and it’s up to Lieutenant Eve Dallas to shut them down before the nightmare can spread to the whole country.
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The Mafia's FianceeLexy Timms
Emmalina I wasn't supposed to fall in love. I wasn't supposed to agree to be his wife. Not when I was promised to another. There was no stopping the commitment we built so quickly and easily. He fills my heart with hope. He messes with my mind, making me dream of a happy future. And he wrecks my body, inciting a stubborn desire that only he can satisfy. The last thing we should do is get engaged. But I tell him yes, convinced that our love will be enough to keep us together. Silly me. I hadn't counted on being kidnapped and taken away too soon. Lucas The idea of Emma returning to her father or the man who'd abuse her sickens me. I'll do anything to get her back, to rescue her, but answers aren't so easy to get about where she is locked away. More danger pops up as a constant delay. I'm held back, captured and nearly killed, but still, I will hunt for her. She will be mine, and we will prove it when we go against the odds to escape and lie low. Even though it's a waiting game for intel, I accept that I'm the secret heir to a family she shouldn't align with. She vows to. And I swear I'll choose her over anything and everything else. There's no way to predict who I can trust anymore. All I can follow is my heart. And that urges me to make her my mafia wife as soon as I can. A Mafia Romance Series •The Mafia's Girlfriend •The Mafia's Fiancee •The Mafia's Wife
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Obeying Mr Kingsley: Spicy Billionaire RomanceJuliette 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 a standalone 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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Ceremony in DeathJ. D. Robb
Conducting a top secret investigation into the death of a fellow police officer has Lieutenant Eve Dallas treading on dangerous ground. She must put professional ethics before personal loyalties. But when a dead body is placed outside her home, Eve takes the warnning personally. With her husband, Roarke, watching her every move, Eve is drawn into the most dangerous case of her career. Every step she takes makes her question her own beliefs of right and wrong--and brings her closer to a confrontation with humanity's most seductive form of evil...
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Dirty TemptationJuliette N Banks
In Book Two of The Montgomery Billionaires series by bestselling author Juliette N Banks, Atlas Montgomery is faced with a forbidden temptation at his brother's wedding. I had her once. In my arms and on my lips and had to send her away. Now she's the bridesmaid at my brother's wedding. And she hates me. Still, I've never let something little like that get in my way. It's my brother warning me off that's keeping my eager hands in my designer pants pockets. But for how long? --- Atlas Stupid Montgomery. I don't want to see him, speak to him and I certainly don't want to be the bridesmaid at my best friend's wedding and spend a long weekend with him. Too bad for me. But I'm not falling for the billionaire like Payton did, I'm focused on building my company and making my late grandfather proud. Atlas can keep his smirks to himself. If only my body was on board with this plan. Dirty Temptation is Book Two in the steamy Montgomery Billionaires series. This forbidden billionaire romance will appeal to readers who like spicy books with strong enemy to lover's storylines, dominant heroes, witty dialogue, heart-clenching moments, and a delicious happy ever after.
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Resisting Mr SterlingJuliette N Banks
Becoming one of the top lawyers in New York City at 34 is no mean feat. You don't achieve it by lying down or by playing nice. Sterling Obsidian & Associates represents the 1% in Manhattan, who are rude, demanding and not often the good guys. When Courtney walks into my office, tall, confident and dripping from head to toe in every goddamn brand name seen on the recent Paris catwalk, I privately roll my eyes. Fine, not that privately. She scowls and demands I prove that I'm the right man to help with her high-profile divorce. My response – a smirk – was apparently the wrong answer. This is going to be fun. As long as we don't kill one another before this is over. Resisting Mr Sterling 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 Zander and Courtney's spicy love story.
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Dirty PlayerJuliette N Banks
She can look at me with those big brown eyes all she likes. I am not interested... anymore. That's my first lie. Finding her lips on another player broke my heart once. I thought she was the one. That was months ago. Fast forward to me being drafted into the NFL and I'm not surprised to see her sniffing around. Damn Jersey Chaser. Except, now, she's working for the team as our new physiotherapist. We agree to be professional, putting our relationship and history behind us, and be friends. Second lie. Trying to focus on my training and not her sweet ass is apparently not a strength of mine. I find myself hoping for an injury, just to get her hands on me. Just once more. Then I'll forget all about Kaylee Rose. That's my third lie. Dirty Player is Book Three 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 happy ever after. Dirty Billionaire is the fourth and final instalment. Grab your copy now!
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IrelandSylvia Day
#1 New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day returns to the decadence of the multimillion-selling Crossfire® Saga with Ireland , a searing new tale of temptation, deception, and ice-cold vengeance. 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. From the soaring penthouses of high-stakes Manhattan to the opulent mansions and mysterious bayous of Louisiana, Ireland 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.
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Strangers in DeathJ. D. Robb
Lieutenant Eve Dallas explores the hidden connections among friends and lovers, enemies and strangers in this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series. In 2060 New York, some murders still get more attention than others, especially those in which the victim is a prominent businessman, found in his Park Avenue apartment, tied to the bed—and strangled—with cords of black velvet. Fortunately, homicide cop Lt. Eve Dallas’s billionaire husband Roarke happens to own the prime real estate where Thomas Anders’s sporting-goods firm was headquartered, giving her some help with access. Before long, she’s knocking on doors—or barging through them—to look for the answers she needs. But some things don’t add up—and everyone’s alibi checks out, from the wife who was off in the tropics to the nephew who stood to inherit millions. Was this a crime of passion—or a carefully planned execution? It’s up to Dallas to solve a sensational case in which those who seem to be intimates sometimes guard secrets from each other—and strangers may be connected in unexpected, and deadly, ways...
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Mortal RemainsKaylea Cross
Welcome to Skeleton Island, where dangerous secrets lie hidden on its rugged, windswept shores. But even the darkest secrets can be unearthed…and some residents will go to any length to make sure they remain buried. Tragedy ripped her world apart. Willow has come back to Skeleton Island ready to heal old wounds and make a new life for herself in her childhood haven. The last thing she expects is to discover the man linked to her loss has also returned to the island. Tripp is forever changed by what happened, but the fire between them burns hotter than ever. When a mysterious threat sets her on a collision course with a dangerous entity operating on the island, she turns to him, putting her heart on the line along with her life. He's tortured by the past he can't escape. Former military contractor Tripp has secretly loved Willow since he was sixteen. He knows he should keep his distance, but he can't stay away—even though they'll both wind up getting burned in the end. And when the long-buried desire between them finally ignites, someone targets Willow. He steps in to protect her, but even as they confront the deadly threat, his darkest secret is revealed, threatening to tear them apart forever.
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See MeNicholas Sparks
In this suspenseful novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook , a chance encounter between a successful lawyer and a rebellious bad boy will change life as they know it forever… Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. With a history of violence and bad decisions behind him and the threat of prison dogging his every step, he's determined to walk a straight line. To Colin, that means applying himself toward his teaching degree and avoiding everything that proved destructive in his earlier life. The last thing he is looking for is a serious relationship. Maria Sanchez, the hardworking daughter of Mexican immigrants, is the picture of conventional success. With a degree from Duke Law School and a job at a prestigious firm in Wilmington, she is a dark-haired beauty with a seemingly flawless professional track record. And yet Maria has a traumatic history of her own, one that compelled her to return to her hometown and left her questioning so much of what she once believed.
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Rapture in DeathJ. 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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SanctuaryNora Roberts
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a seductive and suspenseful novel of dangerous liaisons and family betrayals… Photographer Jo Ellen Hathaway thought she'd escaped the house called Sanctuary long ago. She'd spent her loneliest years there, after the sudden, unexplained disappearance of her mother. Yet the sprawling inn on an island off the Georgia coast continues to haunt her dreams. And now, even more haunting are the pictures someone is sending her: strange close-ups and candids, culminating in the most shocking portrait of all—a photo of her mother—naked, beautiful, and dead. Now Jo must return to the island, and to her bitterly estranged family. With the help of Nathan Delaney—who was on the island the summer her mother disappeared—Jo hopes to learn the truth about the tragic past. But Sanctuary may be the most dangerous place of all.
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Sudden DeathAllison Brennan
Fast, furious and fatal . . . a pair of killers seek brutal revenge. When a homeless veteran is found dead in a squalid Sacramento alley, FBI special agent Megan Elliott vows to find the murdered hero’s killer. Her investigation gets complicated fast, for the victim, a former Delta Force soldier, is just one link in a nationwide spree of torture and murder. Straight off a job rescuing medical missionaries, soldier-for-hire Jack Kincaid returns to his home base in the Texas border town of Hidalgo only to receive the news that one of his closest colleagues–also ex-military–has been brutally murdered. Faced with an inept local police force, Jack takes matters into his own hands. Now, as part of a national task force to stop the sadistic killings, by-the-book Megan and burn-the-book Jack form a tense alliance, sparked with conflict and temptation. But they struggle against more than passion, for a vicious pair of killers has only just begun a rampage of evil . . . and the primary target is much closer than Megan suspects.
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Visions in DeathJ. 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 HomeSamantha 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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Deserving RyleighSusan Stoker
Leaving wasn’t an option. She had to stay to protect everything, and everyone, she’d grown to love. Especially him. Ryleigh Lodge has secrets. Her new friends, the men and women at The Refuge, already know that for months she lied about her name, her hacking skills, and how she got the job in the first place. But there’s one last secret. One so explosive, it could cost her everything…her friends, her new home…the man she’s been falling for since the day she arrived at The Refuge. Not that she hasn’t already ruined any chance with Tiny. Fact is, she should have left a long time ago. Now Ry’s brought evil to their door—and she’s the only one who can stop it. Leaving is no longer an option. Spencer “Tiny” Denny has trust issues. And no one can blame him; even if he hadn’t seen his fair share of hell as a former Navy SEAL, the last time he loved a woman, he barely escaped the relationship with his heart intact—figuratively and literally. He should’ve known the pull he felt toward Ryleigh was too good to be true. So the second he heard about her lies, he put her on lockdown, watching her like a hawk and treating her like the enemy…until he discovered her actions were borne of deep fear. Now Tiny’s keeping her close for different reasons. Partly to keep her safe…and partly because his feelings for her have only grown stronger. When the threat that’s been hunting Ryleigh for ten long years finally makes a move, for the first time in her life, she’s not fighting alone. Tiny’s got her back, and with his love and support, she’s ready to do battle…for their friends, their found family, and for The Refuge. ** Deserving Ryleigh is the 7th and final book in The Refuge Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
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Shadow of FallRebecca Zanetti
Welcome to Knife’s Edge, Alaska, where the four Osprey brothers return from military service with shadows in their eyes and secrets in their hearts. As danger looms, new romances ignite, and these rugged men must fight for love…and survival. Damian Osprey spent years in intelligence, where secrets were currency and trust was a liability. Taking a job as head of security at a remote research facility deep in the Alaskan wilderness brings him back to the land he once called home. It should be routine. But the facility sits at the center of a pattern Damian can’t ignore, and every answer he finds only leads to darker questions. Stella Osprey has never stopped watching his back. Their marriage began as part of an undercover operation, but the fire between them was never pretend. She’s been working in the shadows ever since, following a trail of secrets that leads her to Alaska. And back to the only man she was never supposed to love. When Damian finally catches the woman he knows has been moving just out of reach, the heat between them ignites fast and fierce. But with secrets buried in the wilderness, a ruthless killer stalking the land, and a conspiracy that could destroy them both, trusting each other again could cost them everything.
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Avenging Angels: A Lick and A PromiseKristen 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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Charge to my LineLani Lynn Vale
You’re the Charge… Bad Boy. Screw-up. Good for nothing. Hero. Angel. These were all words Grayson ‘Torren’ Trammel had heard whispered behind his back over his lifetime. What he hadn't heard was ‘quitter,’ and he’d be damned if some little rehab chick, with her beautiful brown hair, and hot, sassy little mouth was going to label him as such. To My… Tru knows Grayson’s not for her. He’s too bad. Too hot. Too demanding. Too taken. She tells herself that almost daily as she helps Grayson get back into fighting shape after a horrific accident nearly ripped his life away from him. That had taken the life of one of the men in his MC. Grayson is everything her father warned her about, but there’s just something about him that intrigues her. That makes her want more. The man's a firefighter. How bad could he be? Line… Apparently, he could be way worse than bad, but he could also be so very, very good. Something Tru realizes, rather quickly, when the two can no longer fight the pull that’s between them. Now there’s only one word she wants to hear when it comes to him: his.
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K-9 Prime TargetCindi Myers
A K-9 rescuer. An unexpected reunion. And a missing criminal out for revenge. Videographer Liam Davis built a career on tracking his subjects. So when Nina Rose—the Olympic medalist and current ski patroller with whom he'd once had a brief relationship—begins receiving threatening notes, Liam utilizes those same skills to help keep her safe. Nina is determined to maintain normalcy. Her stalker ruined her life once and she vows to avoid a repeat. Plus, her K-9 Sky is always watchful. But when Nina’s worst nightmare materializes, will her protectors Liam and Sky be enough to keep her alive? From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the K-9 Avalanche Rescue series. All books are stand-alones with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Danger Zone Book 2: Explosive Evidence Book 3: K-9 Prime Target Book 4: K-9 in Pursuit
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The PawnT.K. Leigh
He thought I was just another pawn in his game. But pawns can become queens. He kidnapped me. Lied to me. Betrayed me. Now Henry Fontaine swears he’s the only man who can keep me alive. Maybe he’s right. But survival always comes with a sacrifice. And trusting the man who once held me captive feels like stepping back into a cage I vowed I’d never return to. I should walk away. I should run. Yet every time I try, something drags me back to him… The monster in the shadows with a touch that feels like damnation and eyes that promise salvation. He says he wants to protect me. That he’ll burn down the world before he lets anyone hurt me. But men like Henry always have another lie. Another secret. Another move on the board. Can I trust him enough to believe he's finally telling me the truth? Or am I still nothing more than a pawn in his game of revenge? The Pawn is the second book in a brand new dark romance trilogy from USA Today Bestselling Author T.K. Leigh. Grab your copy today .
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A Love Song for RebelsPiper Lawson
Tyler didn't set out to break my heart… But life doesn't give marks for good intentions. Now, I'll stop at nothing to achieve my dreams. I'm done playing by anyone else's rules. But when Tyler shows up in the last place I expect, with secrets and a confession… There will be a reckoning. Because the naive girl he shattered is gone. And the woman in her place is ready for a fight. A Love Song for Rebels is Book 2 in the angsty new adult, academy-inspired Rivals trilogy and should be read following A Love Song for Liars (Rivals #1). Fans of bully, academy, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, and rock star romance will love this new series! PRAISE FOR THE RIVALS SERIES "All the feels. All the angst. All the drama. And that ending, gah! I need book two now!" - Siobhan Davis, USA Today bestselling author "This one gets all the stars. Stories like this are why I read NA romance. Those overwhelming feelings and teenage firsts...this book has them all!" - Michelle ★★★★★ "Off the charts chemistry. The attraction and emotion pour from the pages." - Beth ★★★★★ "Absolute perfection. The last chapter broke me." - Deb ★★★★★ "If you want enough angst to tear you to shreds? This is your book." - BookObsession ★★★★★ "I am NOT okay... These pages held me hostage from beginning to end." - Kandace ★★★★★
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Keeping LarynSusan Stoker
Now that he’s opened his eyes to love, he’s flying high…and losing her could be his greatest crash and burn. For three years, Laryn Hardy has been a Night Stalker mechanic. Tirelessly working on their choppers, keeping the pilots safe with her skills…and falling ever deeper in love with Tate Davis. But the hotshot airman sees her as nothing more than a sparring partner, and it’s too painful to be overlooked by the man she’s wanted forever, which is why she’s been exploring contract options elsewhere. But when one interested party gets a little too pushy, she decides to lay off the job search. Just in time, too—because out of nowhere, Tate suddenly seems to have realized she exists. After a recent mission went FUBAR, ending in the necessary destruction of his chopper, Tate “Casper” Davis got the berating of a lifetime from his spunky mechanic. But not before he saw the emotional toll Laryn suffered over his ordeal. In that moment, he saw the feelings she’d been hiding…and the beautiful, talented woman who’s been right under his nose. As if tending to his chopper on the job isn’t enough, Laryn also proves she’s his safe space at home, when Casper finds himself in a vulnerable position he never imagined. Yeah. She’s it for him. Now he just has to convince her. Unfortunately, the couple are just days into exploring their new connection when they’re deployed halfway around the world—bringing Laryn that much closer to a person determined to learn US military secrets, force her to use her skills against her government…and steal her away from Tate forever. ** Keeping Laryn is the 1st book in the Rescue Angels Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
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Possessive VowsV.T. Bonds
"You are mine now, sólnyshka . No one will ever hurt you again." Camilla Vivaldi The night my father fails to protect me is the night I vow to never trust a man again, until a Russian angel of death saves me from another attack and demands to right what can't be fixed. Despite his sinfully dark and brutal appearance, the hunger in his eyes and his love for his children may be my biggest threat of all. His brother ruined my body, but the ruthless bratva assassin has the power to destroy my heart. Dimitri Volkov As the enforcer of Russia's most powerful bratva family, it is my duty to right the wrongs of my exiled brother, even when it means marrying the girl he left in ruins. She is too young and beautiful for a cold-hearted ubiytsa like me, but when she shows her fiery resolve, I vow to protect, possess, and heal her. She is mine now. I promised not to touch her, but I never said I wouldn't make her so desperate she begs for it. Possessive Vows (Vicious Mafia Kings Book 5) is a super spicy enemies to lovers dark mafia arranged marriage romance with a jealous/possessive hero, a strong, competent female lead, and a deliciously dirty battle of wills. This story is intended for 18+ readers and includes mature content such as graphic violence, profanity, infertility, and other adult themes. Can be read as a standalone. HEA guaranteed.
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SuttonSamantha 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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