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  • Love Delayed (Waiting to Breathe ) by Love Belvin

    Love Delayed (Waiting to Breathe ) by Love Belvin

    Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    What happens when Zoey Barrett, an ingenuous Princeton scholar, meets NBA All-star rocker-boy, Stenton Rogers? Zoey has her life all planned out. She’s working hard at her degree and to help her family stay afloat financially. Stenton’s at the top of his game on the court, but off, his life is out of bounds...
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    bdsm  contemporary  sports
  • Sylvia Day Crossfire Novels 1-4 by Sylvia Day

    Sylvia Day Crossfire Novels 1-4 by Sylvia Day

    Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    There's nothing more romantic than Valentine's Day...except Sylvia Day. Now in one deluxe set, the first four novels in the Crossfire series. The #1 New York Times bestselling author. The #1 worldwide phenomenon. Bared to You He was beautiful and brilliant, jagged and white-hot. I was drawn to him as I'd never been to anything or anyone in my life...
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  • It'll Be An Adventure by Cherise Sinclair

    It'll Be An Adventure by Cherise Sinclair

    Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    From NYT & USA Today Bestselling author Cherise Sinclair comes an outstanding addition to the beloved Masters of the Shadowlands series. The secret of author Murphy’s success is hands-on research. Murphy loves writing popular Regency thrillers and jumping into new adventures under the guise of research. For one novel, she’d joined a K9 search-and-rescue group—and liked it so much she stayed...
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    bdsm  contemporary  military  alpha male
  • Her Sweet Surrender by Red Phoenix

    Her Sweet Surrender by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Brie has steeled herself for the battle ahead, but she has no idea the forces that lay in wait for her.In the midst of chaos, she experiences the sweetest surrender in the arms of her Master...
  • Taggart Family Values by Lexi Blake

    Taggart Family Values by Lexi Blake

    Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    From Ian and Charlotte’s first meeting in Paris to a look into the future, Taggart Family Values chronicles Masters and Mercenaries’ favorite family through a series of short stories and novellas. Includes one brand new short story and one new novella...
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    bdsm  contemporary  suspense
  • Destination You: An Age-Gap Lesbian Romance by J.J. Arias

    Destination You: An Age-Gap Lesbian Romance by J.J. Arias

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 13 ratings
    Fantasy Becomes Reality in this Super Steamy Age-Gap, Ice Queen RomanceWhen 27-year-old free-spirit Taylor Lopez flies back to Miami to attend her high school reunion, she doesn’t expect to run into Mrs. Alonso — her former history teacher — at the airport...
  • Brie Bows to Her Master by Red Phoenix

    Brie Bows to Her Master by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The final week at the Submissive Training Center has arrived! Join Brie as she encounters challenging sessions crafted specifically for her - five extraordinary days of training and pleasure. Her graduation includes interviews with potential Doms, but things get horribly complicated for Brie...
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    bdsm  contemporary  bondage  m-f-m  suspense  poly
  • Protecting Cheyenne by Susan Stoker

    Protecting Cheyenne by Susan Stoker

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    Living in Southern California, Cheyenne was used to seeing hot military men as she went about her daily business. An anonymous encounter at the grocery store cemented her crush on one such man. He was big, built, and incredibly easy on the eyes, but it wasn't as if he would ever really notice her. Always in control of any situation, Faulkner “Dude” Cooper knows explosives...
  • His Wicked Ways by Melissa Foster

    His Wicked Ways by Melissa Foster

    Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Blaine Wicked is used to women doing as he says in and out of the bedroom. Find out happens when he meets the one woman who won't submit to his wicked ways in the newest insanely sexy, deeply emotional, and laugh-out-loud funny standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster.Blaine Wicked can spot trouble a mile away...
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    bdsm  contemporary  new adult  humor
  • Brie Discerns Master's Heart by Red Phoenix

    Brie Discerns Master's Heart by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Brie's AG series #6Master has revealed himself in small doses, only hinting about the tragedy in his past. Things are about to shift as Brie comes face to face with Master’s greatest adversary. Huge changes are rushing towards our young submissive. The wolf must be confronted, her documentary is about to discover its fate and Master will bare a part of himself kept hidden until now...
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    bdsm  contemporary  alpha male  m-f-m  poly
  • Something Nice by Tiffany Reisz

    Something Nice by Tiffany Reisz

    Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 11 ratings
    It's July, a couple months after Nora returns to Søren at the end of THE SIREN, and while in bed, Søren makes a trade with Nora. He'll do something nice for her and she'll do something nice for him. Of course Nora picks something sexual. But Søren surprises her with his "something nice" request. Read the excerpt below to find out what it is.This story if for mailing list subscribers only...
  • Outrageous by Marie Force

    Outrageous by Marie Force

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    She drives him crazy… In more ways than one. Every time Leah Holt encounters Quantum Production’s chief counsel, Emmett Burke, the only thing she can think of is how much she wants to lick him. Everywhere. She’s never had that kind of reaction to a man, and the fact that he’s a much-older colleague makes her out-of-control attraction to him far more complicated than it should be...
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    bdsm  humor  contemporary
  • Brie Embraces Bondage by Red Phoenix

    Brie Embraces Bondage by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Book #6 of the Brie SeriesBrie is thrilled when the Submissive Training Center focuses a whole week on bondage lessons. Little does the inexperienced sub know what's in store. Brie explores areas she has been reluctant to tread and finally discovers what has been holding her back. The call of the rope opens her to new experiences that leave her panting with bated breath for more...
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    bdsm  contemporary  bondage  m-f-m  poly
  • Delaney's Desert Sheikh by Brenda Jackson

    Delaney's Desert Sheikh by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · 22 ratings
    Delaney Westmoreland refused to let a mix-up in her vacation plans postpone the R and R she craved. But when she reluctantly agreed to share a secluded cabin with an arrogant sheikh bent on seduction, she found herself enrolled in a crash course in human sexuality. Unfortunately, commitment and love were misplaced pages in her darkly handsome mentor's manual...
  • Lost in You by Lexi Blake

    Lost in You by Lexi Blake

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Robert McClellan was forced to serve as a soldier in a war he didn’t understand. Liberated by McKay-Taggart, he struggles every day to reclaim the life he lost and do right by the men he calls his brothers, The Lost Boys. Only one thing is more important – Ariel Adisa. The gorgeous psychologist has plagued his dreams since the day they met...
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    bdsm  suspense  contemporary  mystery
  • Brie's Russian Fantasy by Red Phoenix

    Brie's Russian Fantasy by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Russian intrigue, startling revelations, and submissive enlightenment… Brie’s trip to Russia exceeds her wildest dreams. The bond between Master and Brie grows deeper as he opens up about his mysterious past. While the Russian Dom, Rytsar Donkova, reveals his true nature, introducing the young submissive to a different side of BDSM...
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    bdsm  menage  alpha male  contemporary  m-f-m  poly
  • Brie Learns Restraint by Red Phoenix

    Brie Learns Restraint by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Brie Learns Restraint, #5 in the AG series:Brie is given the opportunity to work under the mastery of another Dom - an expert in bondage. During the unique arrangement she discovers truths about herself and several of her past trainers. A new passion is ignited when she participates in an erotic class of Kinbaku. Loyalties are challenged, but a clear winner emerges...
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    bdsm  contemporary  alpha male  m-f-m  poly
  • Hearts in Motion by Kelly Elliott

    Hearts in Motion by Kelly Elliott

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Brighton Rogers thought her life was as normal as normal could be, even better than normal. She has a thriving career as a lawyer in Boston. Friends and family back in her hometown of Boggy Creek love and adore her. And her boyfriend, Luke Morrison, showers her with love and attention, making her life finally feel complete...
  • Brie Surrenders to His Will by Red Phoenix

    Brie Surrenders to His Will by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    The 5th week of submissive training proves challenging as Brie surrenders her will. She enjoys the thrill of objectification and the excitement of completing erotic tasks. With the end of the course around the corner, the trainers encourage Brie to dig deep. Marquis presents her with a scene she ended in the past, Tono displays the art of suspension, and Faelan releases Brie’s inner animal...
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    bdsm  contemporary  bondage  m-f-m  suspense  poly
  • Brie Practices Her Oral Skills by Red Phoenix

    Brie Practices Her Oral Skills by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Book #5 of the Brie SeriesBrie’s first full week of training is an exciting roller coaster ride! Although she receives a good review from Rytsar, Brie suffers from an underlying problem. It rears its ugly head and brings Brie to her knees - literally. She is thrilled when Sir offers to practice with her on stage. On Auction Day, the lucky little sub spends quality time with “Doctor” Harris...
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    bdsm  contemporary  bondage  m-f-m  poly
  • Set In Stone: Special Holiday Edition by Dakota Willink

    Set In Stone: Special Holiday Edition by Dakota Willink

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Two declarations of love. And a past that won’t set them free.Alexander I had rules. Krystina broke them.That’s just the way things were.But that didn’t mean I didn’t want to make her my wife.She exemplified the triskelion, representing my past, my present, and my future.Without her, I am nothing.But then the past returns to rear its ugly head...
  • Brie Submits to Her Master by Red Phoenix

    Brie Submits to Her Master by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Brie's Master has special plans for his submissive at the Training Center, giving her the chance to see her former trainers and visit with her best friend, Lea. Brie’s education continues when she scenes with her new Master at The Haven, but the Wolf has returned and will not be deterred. His deception threatens to tear away everything Brie holds dear, but Master is not a man to be trifled with...
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    bdsm  contemporary  alpha male  m-f-m  poly
  • Zane by Brenda Jackson

    Zane by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    From New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson—The first of a new trilogy starring three Westmorelands who are impossible to resist: Zane, Canyon and Stern.  No woman walks away from Zane Westmoreland...
  • Brie on Display by Red Phoenix

    Brie on Display by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Brie’s fourth week of submissive training introduces her to public display. From encounters in the vanilla world, to a field trip to a BDSM club she is entranced by the D/s lifestyle. Brie continues to be tested and stretched by her vigilant trainers, exposing more of her hidden desires. Shockingly, a new trainer has entered the scene and a third Dom makes his move - one she did not see coming...
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    bdsm  contemporary  bondage  m-f-m  poly
  • Brie Lives Her Fantasy by Red Phoenix

    Brie Lives Her Fantasy by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Book #4 of the Brie SeriesBrie’s fourth day of Submissive Training is upon her – Auction Day! Brie finds herself in the hands of a new Dom, one who has quite the reputation. The sexy Russian fulfills her fantasy in creative ways she never expected. It is a day filled with anticipation and hot steamy sex. But not all the girls are as lucky as Brie..
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    bdsm  contemporary  bondage  m-f-m  poly
  • Brie Surrenders her Heart by Red Phoenix

    Brie Surrenders her Heart by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Brie’s submissive journey has been marked with self-discovery, humor, and sexual exploration. To her delight, Brie is about to enjoy the best scene ever with Master, carrying her to heights never imagined. Friendships deepen, a challenge is accepted, and her film career is launched. But life is a balance..
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    bdsm  contemporary  alpha male  m-f-m  poly
  • Master Key Resort: A Novella by Samantha A. Cole

    Master Key Resort: A Novella by Samantha A. Cole

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    An exciting, new, private resort is opening in the Florida Keys, and you’re invited to join the fun. That is if you like kinky sex and are either a Dominant or a submissive!The Sawyers have had much success with their elite lifestyle club in Tampa, and they’ve decided to invest in a second one...
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    bdsm  contemporary  military
  • Dr. NEURO by Max Monroe

    Dr. NEURO by Max Monroe

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 14 ratings
    From the New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of TAPPING THE BILLIONAIRE comes a new three book series of Romantic Comedy standalones. I’m Dr. Nick Raines. Brain surgeon and notorious over-thinker, I take the analytical approach with everything , until I can determine the best, carefully calculated plan of action...
  • Brie Faces Her Master's Fears by Red Phoenix

    Brie Faces Her Master's Fears by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    Brie is thrilled by the secret Master reveals. Their D/s relationship and love deepens as he teaches her his preferences and shares another aspect of his past. Tragically, a meeting with her nemesis starts a disastrous chain of events. The aftermath of which leads her Master to make a decision Brie never sees coming...
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    bdsm  contemporary  alpha male  m-f-m  poly
  • Brie Learns Her Power as a Submissive by Red Phoenix

    Brie Learns Her Power as a Submissive by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Book #3 of the Brie SeriesBrie’s third day of submissive training is a hot sexy mess. She has no idea that her actions from the day before have serious consequences. Training becomes intense, stretching Brie in ways she could never imagine as the trainers determine whether she should remain in the program. In the midst of the turmoil, Brie comes to understand her true power as a submissive...
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    bdsm  contemporary  bondage  m-f-m  poly
  • Brie Learns to Obey by Red Phoenix

    Brie Learns to Obey by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Brie’s second day of submissive training tests her level of obedience and brings a sexy new Dom into her life, but she risks it all to stand up for one of the other girls. Fortunately, the proper punishment is handed out and her evening doesn’t end after training is over. Oh no! Brie enjoys a private session with Sir who has a little surprise waiting for her in his office...
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    bdsm  contemporary  bondage  m-f-m  poly
  • Brie's Russian Treat by Red Phoenix

    Brie's Russian Treat by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Submissive in Love #5 (The Brie series continues!) Rytsar Durov - fine vodka with a side of sadism...Rytsar has always held a piece of Brie’s heart ever since he made her fantasy come true at The Submissive Training Center. Now her Master is taking her back to Russia to meet with his old friend...
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    bdsm  menage  bondage  m-f-m  contemporary  poly
  • Hello Darling by Kayley Loring

    Hello Darling by Kayley Loring

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 6 ratings
    Millions of women all over the world would drop their knickers for British movie star Evan Hunter. Now he’s falling for the one American woman who won’t…Yet...
  • Protecting the Soul by Annabella Michaels

    Protecting the Soul by Annabella Michaels

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    For Landon Greene, managing the band Carter’s Creed is more than just a job. It also means being there to keep his brother safe. When someone begins sending threatening letters to Carter, Landon feels overwhelmed with the need to protect him...
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    bdsm  m-m  military  contemporary
  • Connell by Samantha Whiskey

    Connell by Samantha Whiskey

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    I’m famous for two things—being one of the best defensemen in the NHL and my classic pranks. My teammates always said one of my jokes would bite me in my Scottish arse one day, and they were right. After a prank goes wrong, I’m sentenced to six weeks community service under none other than the sexy, rule-abiding, smart-mouthed city clerk of Sweet Water—Annabelle Clarke...
  • Tempting Fate by Pamela Clare

    Tempting Fate by Pamela Clare

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    A woman with no roots… Naomi fled the cult-like nightmare of her childhood and learned to rely on one person—herself. Her resourcefulness keeps her alive during a catastrophe in the mountains, but it’s no help at all when it comes to Chaska Belcourt, the sexy EMT who saves her life...
  • Opposition: A Billionaire Enemies to Lovers Romance by Jane Henry

    Opposition: A Billionaire Enemies to Lovers Romance by Jane Henry

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    I hate Liam Alexander. I hate his Rolex. I hate his scowl. I hate everything his multi-billion-dollar company stands for. When the pompous, rich, arrogant jerk comes strutting into the coffee shop, I barely manage civility. But people make mistakes, and when I screw up, it's epic. I never expected the jerk would actually be a well-respected member of Club Verge...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  super rich hero  suspense  contemporary
  • Dirty Daddies by Maren Smith, Maggie Ryan

    Dirty Daddies by Maren Smith, Maggie Ryan

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Strong, sexy, dirty as hell... twelve Daddy Doms who know what they want.Twelve women who just don't stand a chance. Dirty Daddies is a sultry anthology of panty-melting romances starring twelve commanding Daddy Doms who won't accept anything less than total surrender...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  sports  military  anthologies  contemporary
  • Members Only by Lise Gold, Madeleine Taylor

    Members Only by Lise Gold, Madeleine Taylor

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 12 ratings
    Olivia Whitaker has lost her fortune. Without her father’s credit card to keep her afloat and no college education, she’s lucky to land herself a job as a waitress in a private members’ club in London...
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    bdsm  f-f  contemporary  explicit-open-door
  • Bottom Line by Abbie Zanders

    Bottom Line by Abbie Zanders

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Control. Aidan Harrison likes it. Needs it. As CEO of the hugely successful Celtic Goddess franchise, he wields it as skillfully in the boardroom as he does the bedroom. It’s made him millions and put him at the top of his game. He wants for nothing. Except a woman who is more interested in him than his bottom line...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  contemporary  military  alpha male
  • The Ties That Bind by Red Phoenix

    The Ties That Bind by Red Phoenix

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    “His touch is like magic…”Brie is in the middle of a fight for her life. A force far more powerful than Brie is determined to destroy her.About to give birth to her second child, Brie is vulnerable to the unprecedented attack—but she is not afraid.When you are part of the Submissive Training Center, you are never alone...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  contemporary  new adult
  • The Confession of Marcus Stearns by Tiffany Reisz

    The Confession of Marcus Stearns by Tiffany Reisz

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    **No longer available - republished as part of "The Confessions"**THE CONFESSION OF MARCUS STEARNS takes place during the time of THE SAINT when Søren/Marcus Stearns is twenty-nine years old and has just met Eleanor/Nora.Limited-edition promotional giveaway at the RT Booklovers conference in 2014, but now included within The Confessions...
    Categorized as:
    bdsm  contemporary  m-m
  • Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts

    Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 53 ratings
    #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts cordially invites you to meet childhood friends Parker, Emma, Laurel, and Mac—the founders of Vows, one of Connecticut's premier wedding planning companies. Parker Brown turned the quartet's childhood game of Wedding Day into their dream jobs...
  • Surrender by Kelly Fox

    Surrender by Kelly Fox

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 12 ratings
    Dark cloud, meet seven-foot wall of sunshine.We’ve been friends for almost a year, we both volunteer at my brother-in-law’s gym for combat vets, and the chemistry between us is undeniable. So, getting together should be a no brainer, right?Yeah, not so much...
  • Protocol by Shane Starrett

    Protocol by Shane Starrett

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    “Yes, sir.”Galen Harmon lives to hear those two words. And for fifteen years he lived the dream with a submissive who’d knelt at his feet and offered that simple phrase over and over again.But then she was gone. Ripped away in a heartbeat of savage betrayal and anguish that still haunts him.Until he met Alex.She’s everything that was taken from him...
  • The Dirty Billionaire Trilogy by Meghan March

    The Dirty Billionaire Trilogy by Meghan March

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 10 ratings
    New York Times best-selling author Meghan March brings you the complete Dirty Billionaire Trilogy under one cover! Have you been missing obsessive and possessive billionaires? Find out why over a million readers love Creighton Karas! He answers to no one and is denied nothing...
  • Guarded Desires by Anna Stone

    Guarded Desires by Anna Stone

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 9 ratings
    A headstrong bodyguard. An heiress who expects to be treated like a queen. A dangerously hot combination.Bodyguard Carmen Torres is a professional. She gets the job done, she doesn’t get attached to her clients, and she does not mix business with pleasure...
  • At His Mercy: Masters Club Series - Book 1 by Claire Thompson

    At His Mercy: Masters Club Series - Book 1 by Claire Thompson

    Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    Intense. Exclusive. Invitation only. Do you have what it takes to be a pleasure sub?Masters Club, a private BDSM venue for serious players, is perfect for Dom Cameron Lord, who gives the kink lifestyle everything he’s got—except his heart… When he witnesses a lovely sub girl enduring a botched scene at a NYC public club, he sees her potential. She’ll make an excellent addition to the Masters Club...
  • King of Wrath by Piper Stone

    King of Wrath by Piper Stone

    Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    He destroyed my innocence when he corrupted me in bed. Gabriel Giordano is ruthless and powerful. He's also unforgiving. On an icy winter's morning, I had no idea the man who saved me from certain death would soon become my greatest nightmare. Or that I'd be forced into marrying him. After the tragedy, I was determined to live my life to its fullest, even if that meant taking risks...
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