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Growls & Greeting Cards by LCRomance
LCRomance
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Juliet Adair moved to Pine Falls, Colorado for a reason. The small town is full of werewolves. Hopefully the kind that will keep out of her business as long as she keeps out of theirs. Unfortunately, one wolf seems to have formed a grudge against the new librarian, and wants nothing more than to see her pack up and move along. Roderick Jameson doesn't trust Juliet. She's an outsider, but more than that, she's hoarding secrets. As the leader of the Pine Falls werewolf pack, it is his job to keep his people safe. Any knowledge he doesn't have is dangerous. But the woman scoffs at his intimidation tactics, and she somehow convinces him to install a state-of-the-art security system in her house when his goal was to drive her away. Doesn't help that his inner wolf is lovesick for the fiery greeting card crafter. These two enemies find their animosity flaring hotter until the thin sheet of paper between loathing and longing goes up in flames. But if any kind of lasting connection can be formed, both woman and wolf will need to learn to trust despite the betrayals that lurk in their past. The same shadows that become solid, threatening their future. *Note: This is book 2 in the Wolves of Pine Falls series and it has spoilers for book 1, Claws & Crochet. But this story can still be read as a standalone!
Claws & Crochet by LCRomance
LCRomance
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Zoey Gunner never visits Pine Falls, Colorado, her mother's mysterious hometown. But when Zoey's estranged grandmother passes away, the crafty crocheter volunteers to venture into the unknown to clean out the woman's cabin. Besides, she needs some distance from a set of lovingly overbearing brothers. A chance to prove her independence. But when an unclear flyer lands Zoey and her balls of yarn in the middle of a motorcycle club's bar, she becomes tangled with the residents of Pine Falls. One handsome biker in particular seems hell bent on tying her up in knots. Warner Jameson wants Zoey. She smells like the perfect mate with a side of maple syrup and her laughter is the sweetest sound he's ever heard. When the woman appears in the Dark Moon Riders' bar toting a bag of crafts and showing no fear toward the mass of intimidating bikers, it's all Warner can do to keep from kneeling at her feet. The problem is, not only is Zoey an out-of-towner, she's human. And he's...not. Unwilling to let his supernatural secret ruin his happiness, Warner decides to show Zoey just how lovable a monster can be. It helps that she needs rescuing a time or two. But what start out as unlucky accidents, soon become clear actions of sabotage against the woman he's falling for. Someone in Pine Falls doesn't want Zoey sticking around. Asking her to stay is dangerous but leaving means a broken heart... *Note: this story has not been professionally edited. Sorry for any typos!
Mafia Wars  by BonitaPeche
BonitaPeche
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Miss Scarlet Santoro knows better than to get involved with the Mafia. But the night she witnesses something she was never meant to see, the Mafia gets involved with her. Dragged into a world of bullets, blood oaths, and buried secrets, Scarlet is given one condition for survival: stay under the protection of Angelo Don De Luca-the cold, calculating king of the underworld who clearly wishes she didn't exist. Angelo is everything she hates. Scarlet is everything he doesn't have time for. He insults her. He controls her every move. He makes it very clear: she is a problem he intends to get rid of...once he's done keeping her alive. But when Scarlet finally comes face to face with the father, she's spent her whole life hating, the truth detonates everything she thought she knew. Old lies resurface. New enemies close in. And the line between captor and protector, hate and desire, begins to blur in dangerous ways. With a war brewing in the shadows and every alliance built on betrayal, Scarlet and Angelo are forced to trust the one person they swore to never need-each other. In a world where love is a weakness and loyalty can kill you; one question remains: Will they burn the Mafia to the ground to save each other... or will the Mafia Wars consume them both?
Wanted by GretchenWilder
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Vivian Prescott is trying to start over and build a new life. When an unexpected opportunity presents itself to work for Chason Blake, a powerful businessman and infamous playboy, she decides to take a chance. Over time, their relationship evolves from a professional one to a close friendship, and eventually begins to blossom into something more. Will the ugly secrets and insecurities they each keep buried deep tear them apart or ultimately bring them together?
The King's Prey by HorridPegasus
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{INCOMPLETE, UNDER REVISION} - Book 1 of The King's Prey Series. ***As I'm working through revisions for this book, the unrevised completed version is posted on my account for those who'd like to read on to book 2!*** Grown into a life of comfort by a corrupted kingdom, Princess Anastasia Fawn has never felt so out of place. While her neglective royal parents want an heir to the throne, she dreams of a life beyond the protective walls of her kingdom. But Mylithia holds secrets as ancient as its very foundation-and whatever creatures lie beyond those ominously tall walls have always been rumored as barbarous. The Ancient Woods isn't unfamiliar territory to Samuel Knight-the notorious Alpha of the Phantomridge warriors. But living amongst the beasts of the night comes with a price for the human kingdoms despite the Treaty that has kept their divided worlds tranquil for over a century. When one charity ball leads to the slaughtering of thousands of her people, Anastasia is forced to face the consequences of her parent's actions, learning they're not as honest and loyal to Mylithia as they seemed. A debt is to be paid to the savages-more specifically though, to their king. While he is feared by all-the image of the devil himself-she is the King's prey. ⚠️Mature content, reader discretion advised⚠️ Top Ratings: #1 in Dark Romance #1 in Bad #1 in Dark #1 in Dominance #2 in Love Hate #2 in Adult Romance #4 in Plot Twist #18 in Power #19 in Werewolf Word Count: { 115,000 }
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 by _xowrites_
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"It really is a shame that such a pretty face is about to get so fucked up." I say as I run my finger down his jawline. "Even more so that it was wasted on an asshole like you." I add. "Feel free to sit on it anytime you want, Tesoro." He replies. *** Anastasia Levkin has recently taken the title of Donna of the Russian mafia after her father died. No one knows she exists, let alone is the most feared and deadliest assassin in the world and the new queen of the Russians. When Anastasia goes on a mission to infiltrate the Italian mafia, she believes it will be an easy task - get caught, lie her way into the Italian mafia and destroy them. Simple right? Except things don't always go according to plan. When Vincenzo Medici, the Don of the Italian mafia, catches Anastasia in his warehouse, he falls into her trap and accepts her into his mafia. Using her as an asset... but is that really all she is to him? The question stands: Will blood always run thicker than water? Or are there exceptions? The more time she spends with Vincenzo and his family, the more difficult her decision becomes. *** *Book 1 of the Medici series* BEING RE-WRITTEN #1 in Mafia (21/03/22) #1 in Humour (22/03/22) #1 in Gun (22/03/22) #4 in Romance (21/03/22) #1 in MafiaRomance (08/04/22) #1 in Don (17/04/22) #7 in Funny (15/11/22) #1 in Assassin (22/02/23) #1 in Violence (26/04/23) #5 in Betrayal (25/01/24) #1 in Plottwist (21/05/24) #1 in Guns (09/02/25)
Stalking The Smut Slut by kmrogness
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A stalker, age-gap dark romance Harley- She's a small-town girl, with a head full of ambiguous dreams that reach as high as the stars. However, after her world gets turned upside down by the murder of her brother and her boyfriend, she begins to spiral, losing the sparkle that used to brighten her glimmering eyes. She distances herself from her family and friends and finds comfort in the dark, dangerous streets. Brixton- He watched her long before the murder that took away the loves of her life but kept himself in the shadows, lurking, making sure to keep his identity a secret from her. He's a big city man with a rather unsavory childhood which landed him in prison for most of his adult life. She caught his eye at the bookstore one night and ever since he hasn't been able to stay away from her. These two don't know each other but they soon will. Fate decides to have their paths collide. One night of promiscuity, that's all it takes. She's the Smut Slut, according to her online escort profile, and he's the lucky John who books her time. What she doesn't know is who he is or that he's been watching her for years. What he doesn't know is that on the night of their first encounter, she plans to end her life. Seeing the tortured, broken girl in front of him, he devises a clever plan, to whisk her away to the safety of his house to keep her for himself. When she realizes she isn't going home, she begins to accept her fate with the mysterious, dark stranger who wants nothing more than to save her precious soul. Captivity suits her well, though, and she finds herself not wanting to escape his clutches. She tries to help fix the broken shell of a man that kidnapped her. They say everyone has that one person in their entire life that was made specifically for them. Is he her person? Is she his person? When two very different worlds collide, can they put each other's broken pieces back together and learn to heal with each other?