AN AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER!The ManipulatorI can manipulate the emotions of anyone who lets me.I will make you hurt, make you cry, make you laugh and sigh.But my words don't affect him. Especially not when I plead for him to leave.He's always there, watching and waiting.And I can never look away.Not when I want him to come closer.The ShadowI didn't mean to fall in love.But now that I have, I can't stay away.I'm mesmerized by her smile, by her eyes, and the way she moves.The way she undresses...I'll keep watching and waiting. Until I can make her mine.And once she is, I'll never let her go.Not even when she begs me to.While not required, it is highly suggested to read the novella, Satan's Affair, first.Author's Note: This book ends on a cliffhanger. For CWs, please check the author's website. Read more

Notorious Mafia enforcer and right hand of the Cosa Nostra, Maximo DiMarco has always looked out for me. He’s my protector. My brothers’ best friend. My crush—with the body of a god and the mind of a devil.And I am just a spoiled Mafia princess. At least that’s who most people think I am. They don’t look at me long enough to see the real me. But he sees…He is dark and dangerous and lethal, but he’s the only man who makes me feel like I’m alive. It’s a pity he’s too loyal to my brothers to ever act on the sparks that constantly fly between us…Or is he…?Because when he finally loses control, it’s even more than I ever dreamed it could be. And even though he tells me that the two of us aren’t an option, I see the look in his eyes every time we’re together. He’s only ever a breath away from losing that control again.But Max is a man with a dark past and secrets that he can’t escape. When that past catches up with us, it threatens what might be our only shot at happiness. Because I would give up everything I’ve ever known for a life with him. And when my brothers find out about us, I just might have to.This book is a standalone, brother's best friend romance. It features*A jealous, possessive MC*Age gap*Praise/ punishment*Pierced MC*Inexperienced FMC*Touch her and die vibes*No cheating*A HEA Read more

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They captured me, broke me. Molded me into their perfect weapon.They made me murder and seduce strangers. Until a hitman killed my captors and set me free.LeroiI rescued a girl from a basement thinking she was innocent, but I brought home a serial killer whose darkness borders on insanity.Now, I need to tame her murderous instincts before I become her next victim.Seraphine is reckless, unstable, and likely to get us both destroyed. Every instinct says I should end her, but she’s too captivating to resist.Each day, she draws me deeper into her web, her allure stripping my self-control. But I’m harboring secrets treacherous enough to add me to her list of men to slaughter.SeraphineLeroi is dark, deadly, and dangerously attractive.I don’t know what he wants, but resisting him is impossible and I'm ready to slay him at the first sign of betrayal.When a dark figure from the past rises from the shadows, wanting to reclaim me, I'm forced to trust a man who might stab me in the back.Taming Seraphine is a dark romance containing themes that may be disturbing to some. Please check the warnings inside the book. Read more

They say the Devil doesn’t bargain. I’m here to tell you that he does — but sometimes the price is still way too high.AvaI’m in trouble. Deep, deep trouble.I never meant for it to happen, but my ex is dead—and I’m the one who pulled the trigger. Whether he deserved it or not… whether anyone will even miss that jerk… it doesn’t matter. Joey is dead, and I have to figure out what to do before I get caught with a corpse on my hand.Enter Lincoln Crewes.After the way we ended, I swore I would never turn to him again. But we were kids then, and in the fifteen years since I’ve seen him, he’s gone from a scrappy fighter to one of the most powerful men in Springfield’s seedy underbelly.If there’s anyone who can help me right now, it’s Link. With his power, his money, and his connections, I could put this all behind me.And all he wants in exchange is my soul… and my hand.LinkAva, Ava, Ava…She’s the one who got away. The reason I’ve built my entire empire, and the only person I’d burn the whole entire world down for.I’ve done things I’m not proud of. They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that’s my life story right there. I wanted to show her that I could be the man she wants—the man she deserves—and, by doing so, I became the worst thing for her.I became the Devil.So I kept my distance, though I always kept my eye on her. If I can’t have her, I could at least keep her safe, right?Wrong. She nearly got hurt, and it’s all my fault.When she comes to me, she has no idea that I’m responsible. I’m not about to tell her, either. This is my second chance. My do-over.Ava is mine again, and no matter what I have to do to keep her, I will. Even if I have to force her to marry me in exchange for my protection.But who will protect her from me?*The Devil’s Bargain is the first book in the Deal with the Devil series, an interconnected collection of standalone dark romances set in the fictional crime hotspot of Springfield, where the gangsters rule, the cops are crooked, and a woman does what she has to to survive... Read more

In an ironic twist of fate, I’ve found myself entangled in Dante Salvato's world. The ruthless mafia king is no stranger to violence; but when he lays his eyes on my bruised and battered face, he’s furious.I thought my makeup was thick enough to cover the beating I suffered until my inappropriately flirtatious boss noticed. As a cocktail waitress in his casino, I’ve always been on Mr. Salvato’s radar, but now he’s obsessed, demanding to know who hurt me and why, intent on making them suffer.When Dante discovers that my boyfriend Mitch not only owes money to another vicious Vegas mobster but is also cheating on me, he offers him one hell of a deal – Dante will pay off Mitch’s debt in exchange for the one thing he wants more than anything – me.Dante’s offer requires me to spend the next seventy-six days and nights with him, one for every thousand dollars of Mitch’s debt. When I refuse, Dante promises to kill Mitch right then and there for being the one ultimately responsible for my bruises.Desperate to avoid bloodshed even after I’ve seen the evidence of Mitch’s betrayal, I reluctantly accept Dante’s deal with one stipulation. I warn the arrogant bastard that I will never, under any circumstance, sleep with him.Now I just have to resist the mob boss for seventy-six days and nights while he uses every weapon in his arsenal to try and change my mind. Read more

We forgive murderers, not pedophiles. Not since Lionel Shriver brought us We Need to Talk About Kevin has a writer delved into the complexities of a disturbed mother/son relationship. Until now. Meet Noah—an A-honor roll student, award-winning swimmer, and small-town star destined for greatness. There weren’t any signs that something was wrong until the day he confesses to molesting little girls during swim team practice. He’s sentenced to eighteen months in a juvenile sexual rehabilitation center. His mother, Adrianne, refuses to turn her back on him despite his horrific crimes, but her husband won’t allow Noah back into their home. In a series of shocking and shattering revelations, Adrianne is forced to make the hardest decision of her life. Just how far will she go to protect her son? Saving Noah challenges everything you think you know about teenage sexual offenders. It will keep you up at night long after you've read the last page, questioning beliefs you once thought were true. Read more

THEY KILLED THE WRONG GIRL. RACHEL HATCH WILL MAKE THEM PAY.WALL STREET JOURNAL bestselling author L.T. RYAN has teamed up with police detective Brian Shea for this debut novel in the gripping Rachel Hatch mystery thriller series.Ex-Army criminal investigator Rachel Hatch is a drifter. No home. No commitments. Until her sister's drowning forces her back to the town she left fifteen years ago.Convinced her sister's death was no accident, Hatch partners with the local sheriff, Dalton Savage to uncover the truth. Every answer unlocks another question, and as the investigation begins to unravel, Hatch and Savage find their lives on the line.Hatch is forced to use her special set of skills - forged on the field of combat - to learn the truth about her sister and bring those responsible to justice.The first novel in one of the most highly-anticipated collaborative series this decade, DRIFT is a tightly woven story, with deeply-developed and endearing characters that will have you rooting for them at every turn, set at an exhilarating pace that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Read more

LucaFrom foster kid to mafia boss.I was the undeserving king to the throne, forced into this role after my estranged father’s death.I gave up everything to build my empire.Up until this point, nothing else mattered.That was until I kidnapped my enemy’s daughter, and she captured my heart.Rosa Falcone. il mio tesoro.When fate drags Rosa back into my world, I can't make the same mistake again.Even when the future of the mafia depends on my arranged marriage. I still can’t resist her.She is mine.There’s no way in hell I can watch her marry another man.Even if it means starting a war.RosaThe wild child, the spoilt mafia princess.No one understood my pain, so I hid behind the mask.That was until Luca Russo stole me from my life, only to put me back together again.I gave him my heart, and he let me go—back into the arms of my abuser.This time, I don’t have anyone to protect me.Or so I thought.Luca might not be mine to keep, but that doesn’t stop me from falling deeper.But when the world is against us, how much would we be willing to sacrifice to have our happily ever after?This is book 3 of the Beneath The Mask series, which is an interconnected series of standalone books. Read more

In the heart of San Francisco, a city known for its striking contrasts of beauty and danger, Stella LaRosa plunges into an investigation that will challenge every skill she's honed as a seasoned journalist.When a gruesome murder disrupts the deceptive calm of the city, Stella finds herself entangled in a web of secrets that spans the globe, reaching into the dark recesses of power, betrayal, and revenge.Mark Bellamy's life ends in a fog-shrouded alley, his existence erased by a shadowy figure skilled enough to move undetected through the night. His last thoughts, a blend of fear and determination, set the stage for a story that pulls Stella into the murky depths of clandestine operations, where the Headway program—a government initiative shrouded in secrecy—threatens to unravel, exposing a conspiracy that could shake the nation to its core.As Stella delves deeper, she's forced to confront her own past, a mosaic of assignments in war-torn corners of the world, where the line between right and wrong blurred long ago. With the help of Detective Rob Griffin, a figure from her past with secrets of his own, Stella races against time to peel back layers of deceit, unaware that the truth might demand the ultimate sacrifice.Black Rose is a thrilling ride through the shadowy streets of San Francisco, down the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., and into the heart of darkness itself. L.T. Ryan and Kristi Belcamino weave a tale of suspense, betrayal, and unexpected alliances, where the search for justice could cost Stella everything she holds dear. In a world where trust is a commodity more valuable than gold, Stella must decide how far she's willing to go to expose the truth—and whether she can survive the consequences. Read more

“INCREDIBLE!!… Totally gripping… Kept me guessing until the very end!!… A FABULOUS thriller! Everything I was hoping for and MORE!! I absolutely loved it so much… I was completely captivated from start to finish!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Benjamin and Gwyn look like the perfect couple. But I know all of Benjamin’s secrets. I know what he did to his first wife…Sitting at the granite counter cradling my wine, I gaze around the sprawling kitchen of Benjamin and Gwyn’s beautiful Seattle home. I watch as Benjamin crosses the room and enfolds Gwyn in his strong arms. They share a gentle kiss. What a genius actor he is—even better than me.She wears a simple ruby-red dress, her large, too-flashy engagement ring catching the light. She’s totally at home here, but I know another woman used to live in this house. Madeline chose that wallpaper, she used to hang her silk dresses in the huge closet down the hall. The official story is that she disappeared, but I know the truth. They killed her. Her husband and her best friend. Benjamin always wanted her money. Gwyn always wanted to be her.They’re both such good liars. But so am I. I wonder what they’re thinking. I bet I’m the only one thinking of revenge…Madeline didn’t get her happily ever after. And neither will they.Never Trust the Husband is a totally twisty psychological thriller that will have you glued to the pages late into the night! Fans of The Perfect Marriage, The Housemaid and Shari Lapena will be hooked.Readers love Jessica Payne:“OMG!!! What anabsolutely EXPLOSIVE, non-stop, action-packed, suspense-rammed thriller!!! I just could not put it down!!!… One of the best books I have ever read… Do not even think about picking this up until you have cleared your schedules as you will NOT be able to put it down!!! Absolutely amazing.” Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“O.M.G!!… If I could give this book 100 stars I would! I am totally in love with this… Jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, nail-biting, totally twisted… Could not get enough!!… I was totally stunned, shocked, my jaw wide open speechless!… OMG I LOVED.” Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“5 WELL DESERVED STARS! I was mad at life getting in the way preventing me from finishing this in one day!… Perfect, thrilling, heart-stopping… Once you start the first chapter you will not be able to stop!” @cabingirlreads,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“What a blast this book is!… I couldn’t put it down. I read way into the night because I could. not. stop. I am exhausted today and don’t care.Totes worth it!!” NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“What. Just. Happened?!??… Shockers along the way that make you yell ‘WHAT?’… My jaw did not stop dropping… A new fave author for me!” @caffeinereadrepeat,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“THIS is the thriller we've all been waiting for… I honestly could not put this book down and read it well into the night. I had to know what happened next!… A pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat thriller.” A Couple of B’s, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Woah!… A total bombshell! This is a binge-worthy, unputdownable, grab you by the throat and hold on tight kinda story. Just outstanding. I was sucked in from that very first page.” @rubie_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Every villain has a story. Every hero, a dark past.Justice Hall has secrets. His name is just the beginning.Born as Timothy Stewart, this twenty-six-year-old rookie detective’s life took an unexpected turn when Justin Black, the serial killer known as The Disciple, brutally murdered his family and groomed him as a child. Out of the wreckage, little Tim reinvented himself, adopting a new identity that eerily echoes his malefactor’s name. A mere coincidence, or an indelible imprint of the past?The truth remains buried within Justice. Even from himself.Justice is certain of one thing, though. His most recent case needs to go cold...and quickly. The son of East Texas’s most beloved senator has disappeared, and the father is pressuring the Elmaeder County Sheriff’s Office to devote its full resources to the search. Justice disagrees. Not only are there more pressing cases to work—like a brutal killer mutilating young women—but he also harbors a secret about the missing man...He’s buried beneath Justice’s own apple tree.Blood on the Badge is book one of Mary Stone’s A Villain’s Story series, an enigmatic thriller that will convince you a picture’s worth a thousand words. Or the hallmark of a killer.Scroll up to grab your copy today! Read more

Nya can’t remember the last time she felt safe.The rundown rental house didn’t seem so bad at first. But now, someone is stealing her food. Rattling her bedroom doorknob. Digging through her belongings.Each night brings more disturbing incidents. And each night, Nya is more convinced that it’s not an intruder. She suspects the culprit is hiding in plain sight: her peculiar roommate-of-necessity, Sidney.Nya can’t afford to live anywhere else. The horrible rental is her only option. In a few months, she’ll finish her final semester of college—and get the hell out of dodge. But to her horror, the sinister mind games are just the beginning. Before long, she’s forced to face the possibility that her physical safety may be at risk. Maybe even her life.The truth is more terrifying than Nya could have guessed. And as the situation spirals out of control, it’s suddenly clear that surviving the night may no longer be an option.PRAISE FOR ROOM FOR RENT"Gripping and unpredictable, Room for Rent by Noelle Ihli had me peering between my fingers as I read. Anyone who has had a problematic roommate will immediately relate to this darkly disturbing, compulsively readable page-turner. An immersive, spine-tingling, deeply visceral experience. I recommend reading it with the lights blazing."-Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest"Ihli’s voice is magical and absorbing. I was immediately drawn into this story that quickly became something of every woman’s nightmares. With characters you’ll relate to, empathize with, and root for, it’s easy to get lost in this atmospheric and utterly claustrophobic story."-Kiersten Modglin, bestselling author of The Arrangement "This book is the definition of ‘sleep with one eye open.’ It got under my skin - sometimes quite literally made me feel like my skin was crawling. Tense, suspenseful, and oh so creepy, you won’t fall asleep quite so easily after reading this one!"-Jess Kitching, author of Lucky Number 11"Noelle Ihli is an auto-buy author for me ... This author expertly crafts her characters and then puts them in situations that the average person fervently hopes they will never find themselves in."-Carrie Shields, @CarrieReadsThem_All"This heart-pounding thriller will grip you from the first sentence and won't let you go until the last. Settle in and get comfy, because it's the very definition of unputdownable."-Faith Gardner, author of The Slaying Game"What a thrill ride! This book made me afraid of what could be happening in my own home. It gave me a nightmare I still can't shake. Trust me, you'll never look at basements the same way again."-Steph Nelson, author of The Vein Read more

She’s about to fake-date the bad boy of Manhattan.Seraphina Moretti is half-in-love with her best friend’s brother.An arranged marriage is in her future and the groom is not the object of her affection.But then the devil of Wall Street whispers in her ear.Telling her to follow her heart, that the unrequited love she’s feeling is reciprocated.She just needs to use a ploy as old as time.Jealousy.Matteo De Lucci will use subterfuge to get what he wants.And what he wants is to prevent a union between two families that would make a powerful organization unstoppable.The key was through Sera’s affection for his business partner.And fake-dating Sera is the path to his endgame.When the enemy makes a bold move, the lines between what is real and what is fake start to blur.Sera begins to crave the man she shouldn’t be falling for.And Matteo starts to get possessive over a woman who has feelings for another.When all their families weigh in, marriage between them might be inevitable.But would it be fake or real?* A standalone billionaire-mafia romance Read more

There are no silent nights for Alex Cross, star of the Prime series, this Christmas. Someone is targeting Supreme Court justices, and Cross—and his family—are in the crosshairs too.It’s time to put the guns down, Detective Cross. Even if you knew the way out of this place, we would catch you.  In Washington, DC, the vigilante group Maestro is killing U.S. Supreme Court candidates.  As Alex Cross leads the FBI investigation, his wife, Bree, and his best friend and Metro PD partner, John Sampson, go missing while on a dangerous quest to identify Maestro’s mastermind.   Alex has only three chances to save the people he loves most:     Number one: Find Bree and John.Number two: Escape.Number three: Survive.  If he fails, there will be no one left in the House of Cross. Read more

I’ll walk through hell to be with him,Even if the path is paved in blood. Emily:Roman Melnikov is a deadly man in an expensive suit.But I know what lies beneath the façade—the scars and tattoos that hint at the man he really is.He came here to find his sister, and his search leads him to my dad and his friends.We both want to take them down,and the only way to do that is together.I had no idea how dangerous it would be,or that by the end of it, we’d all be covered in blood.Loving Roman is dangerous,but I can’t let him go.His path is leading him straight to hell,and it looks like I’m coming along for the ride.Roman:The plan was simple:Bring our Bratva to America.Find the scum who took my sister.Kill them all.But then I met Emily, the daughter of the enemy, and I can’t let her go.She’s everything I’m not—sweet, innocent, good.Far too good for someone like me, but I can’t stay away, and now she’s a part of this.Change of plans:The only way to keep her safe is to keep her by my side…or on her knees.To everyone else, she’s my pet, the woman who belongs to me.To me, she’s everything—the woman who owns every part of me.I will do anything to keep her safe,and together we’re going to paint this city red.This is the first book in a 5-book series. Each book will feature a different brother, and although each love story will be complete, the storyline started in this book will not be completed until book 5. These books should be read in order. WARNING: This is a very steamy dark Bratva romance, and it does contain triggering content. Please see warning at beginning of novel and read responsibly. Read more

The hurricane has passed. But the storm has just begun.As a massive hurricane rolls toward the Louisiana coast, Army veteran Mason Sharpe is sheltering in Mobile, Alabama. There he meets Jessica and her gifted ten-year-old daughter, Autumn, who are fleeing a different kind of storm – an abusive husband and father with violent tendencies.When Autumn disappears just as the hurricane is about to make landfall, Jessica is certain that Autumn’s deadbeat dad Randy has taken her. She turns to Mason for help.Mason follows the trail and discovers that Randy belongs to a violent gang which is heading to New Orleans, right into the teeth of the storm. Their plan – to loot the city while police are fully occupied by the hurricane.Randy is going with them – and he’s taking Autumn along for the ride.Mason won’t stand by while an innocent child is forced to endure the horrors of a lawless city on the verge of violent collapse. He’ll face the combined fury of the storm and the gang and do whatever it takes to save Autumn……rolling into New Orleans like a hurricane, bringing his own lethal brand of Storm Surge.Storm Surge - book 6 of the superb Mason Sharpe action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jason Kasper & David Archer. Read more

*Ignite is a full-length, enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn, emotional MM romance novel. This book does touch on dark, heavy themes, so please check trigger warnings.EZRABloodied and broken, I clawed my way out of hell at twelve years old. Left a corpse behind and took with me only trauma. I’m twenty-three now, and it’s no surprise I’m haunting the streets on the wrong side of the river, stealing to survive and provide for the one person who has ever cared for me. Only, my seamless thefts have started drawing the wrong kind of attention. Threatened into the dangerous task of breaking into Sinro Enterprises, a multi-billion-dollar private military company, I soon find myself at the mercy of their ruthless, beautiful CEO, Cain Vincent.To say I’m attracted to the man is an understatement. He is the definition of lethal. And when he discloses the truth about the hard drive I was supposed to steal, I’m desperate for him to take me under wing. I want him. I want to be strong like him. I want to put an end to the criminals that threatened me and spread so much evil throughout this city. But diving into mercenary work tends to summon demons. And unfortunately, my demons won’t be laid to rest with just bullets.CAINHe makes me lose all control. Ex-Special Forces and current CEO of Sinro Enterprises, I sacrifice my personal life and health to lead mercenary teams dedicated to wiping out high-profile criminals. My working hours are endless. My schedule is rigid. I leave no room for normal things like relationships. Until a pretty little thief breaks into my high-rise and shatters what I’d come to believe was peace. I find myself hesitating to pull the trigger for the first time. Ezra honestly thinks he can win me over. Manipulate my emotions. And yeah, I’ll admit I’ve never been so captivated by another person. But I’ve been burned before. I won’t tolerate betrayal. If this kid so much as blinks those long eyelashes wrong, I won’t hesitate to kill him. Read more

Everyone will hear. No one will listen.Norah's world shatters when a visit to the Thicket, a fall carnival, turns deadly. One of the victims is her younger brother, Brandon. She left him alone in the wooded maze—and that’s the last place she saw him alive.When the Thicket reopens amidst a storm of media attention, Norah becomes obsessed with the idea of unraveling what really happened the night Brandon died. But the carnival holds more than just traumatic memories: A killer, whose victims were at first mistaken for macabre props, is still on the loose. And throngs of thrill-seekers are still eagerly lining up to purchase tickets.As Norah retraces her brother’s steps through the wooded maze, she begins to suspect that the killer's choice of hunting ground is no coincidence. And that the nightmare is far from over."One of the baddest final girls I've ever encountered ... this nail-biting thriller plummets into your worst dreams and doesn't stop." -M. Taylor, Bibliovino"Creepy, suspenseful, and heartfelt." -Lisa Davidson"Loved it . . . not just as a serial-killer thriller, but as a look into our own psyche." -Jacqui Corn-Uys, Reedsy"Noelle’s writing is clean, crisp and descriptive . . . I could feel the corn of the maze rubbing against my legs." -Janine Pipe, Cemetery Dance Magazine Read more