en-US Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:13:35 -0800 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 212352833 She's the best friend who never gave up on him.

He vowed to protect her.

One kiss could compromise a decade-long friendship.

He was born into chaos� somewhat broken from the start.

Her past is equally marred. Equally tormented. Equally scarred.

She's been his pillar––his glue––since the day he came to her rescue.

She's the best friend who never gave up on him� no matter how screwed up his life became� no matter how much his fame sent him spiraling.

Then one day she became more. Much more.

Roderick knows better. Dominika is untouchable.

The bad boy always gets what he wants. But did he push the envelope too far?

One kiss and he could lose his best friend�

You’ll love this breathtaking best friends to lovers romance, because there’s nothing quite like watching a bad boy fall to his knees.

USA Today Bestselling Author Scarlett Avery brings you a heart-wrenching love story so deep, so gripping, so engulfing, you'll need days to recover.

Rod is as badass as they come. Tall, dark and handsome only scratches the surface when it comes to this former drummer turned video music exec. His steamy romance is beautiful and poignant.

This is Book 1 in the Torrid Chronicle and Book 1 in the overall Bad Boy Studs series.

Get it now.

No cliffhanger and no cheating. HEA guaranteed. Each standalone romance in this steamy series can be read on its own, but it’s way more fun to start with Book 1.




]]> 364 Scarlett Avery 1774980347 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.31
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]]> 49673107 His fate is to save a planet in crisis.
Survival comes second to that.

That’s what Kade of House Shadow Wing has always believed, ever since his parents were executed for their political beliefs and he was jailed for daring to be their son. Just his luck that a female human diplomat with hard eyes and a silver tongue would choose the most inconvenient possible moment to barrel in, upending all of Kade’s carefully constructed plans.

With the situation on Ilarius descending into chaos, Ambassador Isadora Martinez makes him question all of his assumptions about the future. A former Terra Novan Special Forces Major and current pain in Kade’s ass, Martinez seems to think there’s a way out of this mess that doesn’t involve blood running like a river through the streets of the Capital.

But talk is cheap in Kade’s world. When the pair become the prime targets of an out-of-control Regime desperate to cling to power, their ability to work together will mean life or death not only for themselves, but also for the besieged human population they’re struggling to protect.

The war for Ilarius� future just went from cold to hot.
Until it’s won, Kade can’t afford to think about a future beyond the fight for survival.

* * *

From USA Today bestselling author R. A. SteffanÌýcomes a sizzling sci-fi romance series, perfect for fans of J. R. Ward and Sherrilyn Kenyon. Strap in tight for the conclusion ofÌýLOVE AND WAR.]]> 250 R.A. Steffan Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.34 2019
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]]> 67342498
Although it is considered to be a great honour to become a wife of a dark one, the girls are considered their property with no voice even before the marriage. They cannot choose, only get chosen.

And freedom-loving Mira just cannot agree with that. Too bad the eye-catching girl attracts the attention of too many lords, even including the most powerful and dark one…the last dragon.

Her ex-fiance is also at the Selection and not leaving her alone. And what’s worse, the girls at the Dark Selection start to die one after another under mysterious circumstances.

Would Mira be able to survive and escape? Or would she find something she never expected in the place she loathes so much?]]> Marion Artwood Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.56
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]]> 213111988 The highly anticipated prequel the Revelation series, The Apostasy is a lush dark romance full of rich lore and deadly entanglements. Ezra's story shows us the power in love and faith and the challenges one must face when holding fast to them.

Ezra Hollen has felt death’s presence her entire life. But, when it comes to her in the form of an angel, she refuses to go down without a fight. It’s not until her scream calls to something darker that she realizes there are things worse than death. And her rescuer is not exactly a savior, as he takes her to the depths of Tartarus. There Ezra learns the truth of who she really is and why she has been targeted.

Valen is an amorini, a hunter, a fallen angel. When Ezra’s scream wrenches him into the mortal world, he is struck by the force of her power no mortal, much less a woman, should be able to wield. A power so dangerous, it just might be what Tartarus needs to force Heaven’s hand. Torn between using her as a weapon and keeping her safe from harm, Valen must weigh the value of Ezra’s life.

As the costs against Ezra rise, she discovers that sometimes the line between good and evil is cut from the same cloth. And, without Valen, there will be no stop to the war and bloodshed that lays on the horizon]]> Allison Paige Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.53 2025
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]]> 28435911
His icy gaze paralyzed me, holding me hostage, all I could do is watch, I tried to will myself to walk away, to move, to take myself to safety.

I was firmly rooted, my heavy legs felt like anchors weighing me down, holding me in place.

His eyes were baptized in colours of light sliver and deep grey , the closer he came the more vibrant they became.

Grabbing the back of my neck he pulled my face towards him, his nose a fraction from mine. He looked at me in the eyes and made one thing perfectly clear "you're mine."

Warning mature content

Meela has always been stubborn more stubborn than most...when the Alpha of the northern tribe demands her as tribute will she surrender to his demands or will her stubbornness eventually lead to their demise.]]> Rachelle Mills Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.26 2016
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]]> 26643514 The thought of being stranded in the middle of nowhere without so much as a scrap of makeup, and all for the general public’s entertainment, scares the life out of her. Charlie hasn’t even so much as been camping before, never mind existed without any creature comforts, and with food she has to catch and kill herself.
Upon being introduced to ex-marine and survival expert Tyler Janson, the man who will be guiding her through all matters to do with surviving in the wild, she wonders if things might have started looking up.
The problem is Tyler seems to think she’s about as pointless as a pedicure, and nothing she does gets his attention.
But when their plane goes down in the middle of nowhere, something Charlie is sure is a set-up by the producers of the show, she is determined to show Tyler Janson exactly what she’s made of.]]> 192 Marissa Farrar Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.72 2015
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]]> 124940847 There was a thrill to be had at doing the unexpected, to shedding the veil of the innocent princess everyone else assumed me to be. But even I didn't expect to give myself fully to a demon hellbent on defiling me in every way...

When I found the monster imprisoned under my father's orders, I hadn't yet realized how far either of us would go to achieve our ends. I wanted a life outside of the court and the demon wanted revenge, revenge on a greedy King by ruining his only Princess with a night of pure defilement.

It was wrong but the more I thought on it the more I relished the thought of this demon using my body, of a pleasure only a monster could provide.

'Defiled by the Demon' is a monster erotica story filled with explicit smut for those who have always wondered what it's like to be taken by a monster. Contains very explicit MF scenes with a HEA.]]> 34 H.C. Summer Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.93
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]]> 24470165 As they start to explore their feelings for each other, both have forgotten an essential fact: Adrian belongs to the NAME corporation and their executives have decided to cash in on their property.]]> 218 D.S. Wrights Nessa 0 3.79 2015
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average rating: 3.79
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]]> 50619660 2021 RONE Awards Nominee for Time Travel/Science Fiction

A Science Fiction Dystopian Novel

My name is Ava Mendoza, and I am a species traitor.

They came hoping to find a new home after their own planet was destroyed, but Earth was dying as well, and most humans saw their arrival as an invasion. Now, two decades later, the Veilorians have been banished to the District, a fenced-in area on the outskirts of the last known livable land on Earth. Most people do their best to pretend they don’t exist, but not everyone. There are humans, like my cousin, who see them for what they are. Despite the threat of disownment, she married a Veilorian, and now she, too, lives in the District.

Even before I met Finn, I was determined to stand up for what was right, but from the moment I laid eyes on him, we had a connection I’ve never experienced before. But with the election of a new and radical mayor on the horizon, tensions are high, and people are calling for change. They want to make my cousin’s marriage illegal and punish any human who goes into the District, but I refuse to back down from this fight. No matter the cost.
]]> 376 Kate L. Mary Nessa 0 cannot-find
The sole reason I pick up an inter-species alien romance is always because of the physical and cultural differences, not to mention the hint of danger interacting with an alien race you don't know could be friend or foe. (Not here, though) This one's trying hard to be Dystopian meets Roswell meets R.L.Smith vibes rolled into one.

The fact that the alien doesn't look much alien-ish, put me off.
The fact that Finn (couldn't he have a fancier name, isn't he half alien?) reminds me of a sulky Edward Cullen...put me off. And the fact that Finn might be younger...yeah, no thanks.

Anyways, this wasn't my cuppa. There's no intrigue and read pretty much like an urban dystopian romance if you take away the whole "alien" culture. Not to mention, plenty of readers were bashing this for being insta-love and the whole interbreeding without birth control that didn't quite make sense LOL! I'm still so amused by how most readers are mad that the world isn't overpopulated with halflings at the rate humans and the V's procreate.

OVERALL the best part of this book? Just the name.]]> 4.31 2020
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DROPPED.

The sole reason I pick up an inter-species alien romance is always because of the physical and cultural differences, not to mention the hint of danger interacting with an alien race you don't know could be friend or foe. (Not here, though) This one's trying hard to be Dystopian meets Roswell meets R.L.Smith vibes rolled into one.

The fact that the alien doesn't look much alien-ish, put me off.
The fact that Finn (couldn't he have a fancier name, isn't he half alien?) reminds me of a sulky Edward Cullen...put me off. And the fact that Finn might be younger...yeah, no thanks.

Anyways, this wasn't my cuppa. There's no intrigue and read pretty much like an urban dystopian romance if you take away the whole "alien" culture. Not to mention, plenty of readers were bashing this for being insta-love and the whole interbreeding without birth control that didn't quite make sense LOL! I'm still so amused by how most readers are mad that the world isn't overpopulated with halflings at the rate humans and the V's procreate.

OVERALL the best part of this book? Just the name.
]]> 45185636 There was work to do, a purpose that was his own for the first time in his existence. He had no one to answer to, no one to dictate the course of his actions.
Until he met her.
He had not intended on taking a companion, especially one that worked for the facility he so despises.
But when she looked at him, when she asked for his help�
Everyone else would be purged. And she�
She would be the conscience he did not seem to possess.]]> 437 Catherine Miller Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.29
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]]> 41579624 Blood is sacred...

When a nest of fledgling vampires arise in New Orleans and begin murdering indiscriminately, leaving their victim’s bodies strewn across the streets it doesn’t take long for the Under Realm Syndicate to respond. Order and peace is priority among the Other Society and mortals must be protected.

Ancient, powerful, and ruthless Cassian D’Amore exists in shadow. As an Elite Assassin, he stalks his prey with strict focus and kills with cold precision. Never has he strayed from an assignment or allowed distractions to alter his course, but his sudden raw need to possess the brave, maddeningly tempting human─who finds herself in the wrong place at precisely the wrong time─threatens his millennia old control.

Whispers circle of a menacing presence that has come to New Orleans, but logical and practical Raelyn Bourchard doesn’t believe the rumors until she meets soulless as stone, dangerously mesmerizing, and brutally erotic Cassian. There is something strikingly different about him. He is dark, daring, and mysterious. Raelyn craves his kiss, his touch, and his secrets. Will succumbing to his predatory desires make her another unfortunate causality in the battle that wages within his strange supernatural world, or will her surrender save him from a desolate eternity?]]> Amanda J. Greene Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 0.0
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]]> 31122198 Captured and held prisoner, Katya Moro was trapped in a seemingly endless loop of unimaginable agony as her magic was slowly being torn from her soul. A gasp away from death, she is rescued by a sinful kiss and awakens in the strong arms of a powerful warrior whose roguish smile, sharp fangs, and intense strength unlock dormant instincts within her, an all-consuming madness that demands complete surrender.
Gazing down at her, James knew he had to kill her. Dark Magic Wielders, like the beautiful female he’d found, were a grave threat to human society and were not permitted to roam the mortal world. But Katya’s smoky voice and sweet kisses stir a fierce hunger inside him. She is unpredictable, uncontrollable and wickedly seductive—his perfect kind of dangerous. To keep her safe, James will protect her from the magic thieves that hunt her and his fellow assassins until he can find a way to return Katya to her home in the Under Realm.
Can Katya’s passion conquer the darkness within his soul?]]> Amanda J. Greene Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.00
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]]> 23300590
Knowing no other way to escape an arranged marriage, Fraya flees from her pack. As she contemplates slipping across the border and heading to South America, she is captured by a dangerously seductive vampire who plans on escorting her back to her family. Even as Fraya vows to make Ethan’s mission as difficult as possible, she can’t resist the riotous desire he sparks within her.

But Ethan isn’t the only predator that pursues Fraya. A powerful rival pack’s alpha wants to make her his mate. Will Ethan be able to keep Fraya safe and return her to her pack? Or will he surrender to temptation and claim Fraya as his own?

~ Novella ~]]> Amanda J. Greene Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.12 2015
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]]> 210835673 Meg Smitherman Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.94 2024
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]]> 62745869 GOD EXISTS. HE JUST DOESN’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT US.

After a deadly virus wipes out most of the world’s population, those of us who survive are left as food for the Damned, the walking corpses ravaged by the infection.

Yet, something far more sinister stirs in the bowels of New York City. The Four Horsemen are prowling the streets, kidnapping young girls and dragging them back to their lair. And when a supply run becomes a rescue mission turned deadly, I’m left at the mercy of a sexy stranger.

Jax Constantine weaves himself into my life with blood tingling charisma and a smile that rekindles my hope in love. But a dark secret lurks beneath his penetrating gaze and sizzling touch. One he’s not willing to share, leading me to believe he might not be the man I thought.

Now, humanity’s last stand rests in my hands. To save a world consumed by evil, I must choose between stopping Lucifer from claiming an already scorched Earth as his own or saving the man I love.

The same man destined to curse my soul.

This is a dark apocalyptic paranormal romance and is intended for audiences 18 years+.

Please see below for the full list of content/trigger warnings:
Angels and demons, biblical lore, zombies, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, blood and gore, PTSD, trauma, profanity, graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and kidnappings.

Reader discretion is advised.

While Afterworld can be read as a standalone and has a resolution, this is a planned series, and the book ends with a Happily For Now.]]> 415 Olivia Boothe Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 2.67 2022
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]]> 60521018
Rachel Davenport has always liked things ordered and neat, so when the Sy-V virus decimated the world around her, she was left reeling. With winter closing in and danger everywhere she turns, the last thing she needs is the unexpected arrival of her former high school sweetheart—a man who left her without so much as a goodbye.

When James O’Connor crossed the country to declare his love for Rachel, the girl he left behind eight years ago, he knew he’d have a fight on his hands. But the girl he left has become a woman he struggles to recognize. As the apocalypse forces him to balance his morality against Rachel’s determination, can he cross the chasm growing between them?

As humanity crumbles around them and survival becomes everything, James and Rachel must choose between what is smart, and what is right.

The stakes are higher than ever� can love survive a second chance?

---

Author’s note: After Yesterday is the second book in The After series of post-apocalyptic romance novels. If you love reading stories by Kate L. Mary, Kate Morris, T.L. Payne and Kyla Stone, then you will love this series.

After Yesterday is a standalone story with no cliffhangers and a HEA, however will be enjoyed further by reading the other books in the series. Possible trigger warnings for violence against women and consensual rough sex; this is mature content written for 18+ readers - there is unsavory language and gratuitous sex. Lots of it.]]> 278 Jacqueline Hayley Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.12 2022
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]]> 58985913 An entrancing sci-fi retelling of the classic fairy tale.

Once upon a time, an alien prince craving solitude docked his spaceship above the snowy Montana mountains.

Unbeknownst to him, a small-town beauty searched for her missing father in the lonely winter woods�

When Corinne Kaminski volunteers to take her father’s place on the alien’s sprawling, desolate ship, she regards it as a death sentence. But just as the alien promised, no harm befalls her in her strange new home, where the walls talk, a dense hothouse flourishes, and sim rooms transport the user to any place imaginable.

The ship’s only other occupant, Del, is shocking to look at. Beastly, some might say. But Corinne finds herself unable to look away.

Yet a gilded cage is still a cage, and Corinne longs for freedom. Her instincts might be pushing her toward friendship with Del—and something more than friendship, perhaps—but at what cost?

In this enthralling reimagining of Beauty and the Beast, slow-burn romance mixes with alien abduction. This new series will transport readers to an enchanted sci-fi world of secrets, intrigue, and spellbinding romance.]]> 254 Katie Jane Gallagher Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.78
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]]> 201623188
Before she could even rule, war stole Elara’s kingdom and her freedom. To claim it back, she must risk it all within the Pit: a series of brutal tournaments held by her captor, King Theron. But just surviving might be even harder than winning, especially when her only ally here is her enemy.
Rook, Prince of the Night Demons, hates everything about Elara and the Fae, the ones who abandoned him and his people during the Uprising years ago. Now enslaved to Theron, he’s instructed to prepare Elara for the Pit, though the only thing he wants is to see her dead.
As the trials become more twisted, with just each other to turn to for comfort, a strange attraction brings them closer together. But looming revelations of the Uprising could shatter everything they thought they knew about themselves and their world. And in such a compassionless place as the Pit, fighting for love may be the hardest challenge yet.

CW: 18+ Dark Fantasy Romance. This book contains instances of sexual acts and violence that some readers may find distressing]]> R.D. Baker Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.74 2023
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]]> 152022572
Cora is Fated to marry the next Alpha of her demon clan and become queen. But all the power in the world means nothing if she can’t have who she truly loves most of all—the Alpha’s Draw, Amryn. Even though the clan leaders forbid the relationship between ruler and bodyguard, they still can’t seem to keep themselves apart.

But when angels ambush their clan, calling Cora the Shadow Queen and causing forgotten memories to resurface, she begins to question the hand Fate has dealt her.

No one can be trusted. Nowhere is safe. While Cora and Amryn flee to find answers, they’ll realize the deception stretches further than they could’ve ever imagined. And with cosmic powers on both sides seeking their destruction, their love will either be their salvation…or their doom.

**18+ Dark Fantasy Romance. This book contains scenes of graphic violence, sex scenes and abuse/assault that some readers may find distressing.**]]> 383 R.D. Baker Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.89 2023
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]]> 52724415
Literally cold blooded.

Rogar is seven feet of muscle and power wrapped in smooth, reptilian scales.

His client is an alien crime boss who wants me as his bride. As far as Rogar is concerned, I’m nothing but a paycheck.

But when we find ourselves marooned on an mysterious planet, my alien captor becomes my protector.

Our days are filled with danger as we struggle to survive in this savage world.

Our nights, on the other hand...

I should hate him. So why do I find him so irresistible?

How can his cool scales heat my blood this way? Why does my love-starved skin scream for his alien touch?

And what’s he hiding beneath that helmet that he refuses to take off?

Alien Warrior's Bounty is a full-length sci-fi romance with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA. While the books in this series will be connected, each one can be enjoyed as a standalone story.

Do you like fast-paced sci-fi adventure, extra-steamy romance, and dominant alien warriors with interesting anatomy? Then you'll love Alien Warrior's Bounty!]]> 302 Lizzy Bequin Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 3.87 2020
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average rating: 3.87
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]]> 38214765 Synika was his mate and he didn't give a damn if she refused.

"You're going to be my bride. I'll make certain of it."

Synika has hidden from the dominant alien race that conquered Earth 100 years ago in search of fertile females. She's a strong-willed and headstrong woman who knows what she wants and it isn't belonging to some Dungari male and auctioned off at the annual Choosing. When she meets Tuvari and their worlds collide, Synika is forced to confront her prejudices and decide if the Dungari male is her friend, foe . . . or maybe more.

Tuvari helped establish the first colony on Earth and works with the Dungari Bureau of Human Affairs. He's a soldier and a warrior with a reputation, determined to keep his race from extinction. Strong, charismatic, confident, and sexy as sin he's used to getting his way and exactly what he wants. Until he meets Synika. Tuvari has always believed his one true mate existed but could he dare to fall for a human?

Is it love, lust, or something more that draws the two together? In a world torn apart and ravaged by lies, can Tuvari and Synika move past the betrayal of a nation and find common ground?

Dungari Rise is first in a new exciting series of alien romances with heat, Alien Alphas of Pilathna.]]> 300 Nikki Landis Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.12 2017
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]]> 22973309 His wounds run deep...Having once lived his life only for larks, laughter, and ladies of easy virtue, Captain Simon Singleton has returned from war a shambles of a man. Although free from six years of captivity, he's still fettered by fears that confine him to a life of seclusion.

Her scars are well-hidden...Once the crowning jewel of the most lavish brothel in London, the exotic Salime finds her reputation and livelihood destroyed by a bitter rival. With a closely guarded secret stripped away, she fears no man will ever desire her again. Seeking aid from one who once saved her life, she accepts a proposition to become a companion to his war-scarred friend. But love is the eternal cure...When circumstance brings these two damaged souls together, fate ignites a love story reminiscent of the Arabian Nights.

In the fifth installment of the award-winning Devil DeVere series, DeVere once more plays the unlikely cupid by bringing together Simon (The Trouble with Sin) and Salime (The Devil's Match), two injured souls who find ultimate healing in each other's arms.(May be read as a standalone.)]]> 212 Victoria Vane 1500649597 Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.84 2014
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name: Nessa
average rating: 3.84
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]]> 32947160 144 Barbara Devlin 1945576928 Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.29
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]]> 2491220
It was a tawny minx not a proper English lady who had once aroused Dylan Christianson's burning desire. Years later, Ariel's image still lingered in the rugged Earl of Crestwood's dreams. The only man who could save Ariel, he would forfeit all he possessed to awaken her sleeping passion and savor the sweet fury of her love.]]> 357 Fela Dawson Scott 0585306699 Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.27 1993
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]]> 706232 424 Kasey Michaels 0671731807 Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.80 1992
author: Kasey Michaels
name: Nessa
average rating: 3.80
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]]> 944795
After a poor, ragged girlhood with he gypsy kinfolk, Krissoula Ballardo knew that all she wanted from life was her share of riches. But there was only one way for the penniless temptress to earn a cent: to fake interest in a man, drug him, and pocket everything he had! Then the sable-haired seductress met dashing Esteban de San Martin, and a hot unquenchable passion seared her soul. The fortune-hunting beauty knew she should flee the handsome devil -- but a force more powerful made her run straight into his embrace!

RANCHING WAS BETTER THAN ROMANCE

All his life, dark, towering Esteban had been denied his father's name; now he swore nothing would keep him from his rightful inheritance. In order to regain his vast Argentine acreage, the crafty vacquero blackmailed Krissoula, the unscrupulous wench who'd once tried to fool him. But the more he involved her in his plot, the more Esteban couldn't deny her effect on him. Her luscious lips begged for his sensual kisses, her ripe curves invited his arousing caresses, and soon he was ready to sacrifice his carefully planned scheme for one searing moment in the welcoming arms of his exotic midnight captive.]]> 512 Penelope Neri 0821725939 Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.33 1989
author: Penelope Neri
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]]> 2081470 512 Sylvie F. Sommerfield 0821723987 Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.59 1988
author: Sylvie F. Sommerfield
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average rating: 3.59
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]]> 2481287 305 Becky Lee Weyrich 0449133915 Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 3.75 1989
author: Becky Lee Weyrich
name: Nessa
average rating: 3.75
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]]> 34971251 “Resist or obey. Those are my choices.�

MARLAAlone at a bar, recently fired from my job and about to move, no one will notice that I’ve gone missing, and my abductors know it. Smuggled to a secluded facility in the mountains, locked in a cell and stripped of my dignity, they’ve threatened me with a fate worse than death. They aim to break my will. They plan to erase me.My captors are vicious monsters, except for the doctor, Gabriel. He urges me to accept their control and spare myself years of torment. Yet his merciful demeanor hides a dark, burning secret. Smoldering and mysterious, I’m drawn to him and his possessiveness. He may be my best shot at escape, but I hunger for far more.With Gabriel’s help, the others will pay for what they’ve done to me. They wanted a toy, but they’ve woken a terror...GABRIELIf I’d known the truth about Halloran Asylum, I would have burned it to the ground long ago. Now I’m an accessory to unspeakable crimes, and no one will ever believe my story. For years I made peace with fate, but after a violent episode pushes me to the edge, I swore never to let them harm anyone else. Now they’ve taken another, and I can’t let it go.I need to make Marla understand her strength and resolve will only cause her greater suffering. At first, training her is just a way of buying time, but her response to my touch, my command, drives me wild. I have to have her, but standing in my way is a horrid truth that could cost me her trust. If that happens, we’ll both be lost, trapped in this place forever.I don’t care. I’ll risk everything for Marla, even if it means letting out the beast within...Publisher’s Erased is a standalone dark romance novel. All books in The Agency series can be read independently, but reading in order is recommended. No cliffhangers, HEA guaranteed. This book contains material some may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.]]> 322 Sansa Rayne Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 3.80 2017
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average rating: 3.80
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]]> 39168660
They fear me. I wish I could say that it is all for the good of the world that I kill them slowly and give them a taste of what they have made others feel, but that would be a lie. Turns out, I have a lust for blood and get off on making THEM my slave. They may be way past being offended at that point, but I sure enjoy my living dead boys.

Just one small problem. I am falling for my newest conquest and don't know anymore if I want to tie him up and kill him slowly. He supposedly sexually assaulted a woman horribly ten years ago and is currently on parole for the crime, but something about those genuine sea green eyes and that beguiling mouth makes me weak. I still want to tie him up but what I want to do to him- will make us both scream.

Something about his darkness and pain calls to my own, and he knows I could kill him at any time, but still fights to possess me in every dripping, consuming and tantalizing way.

Come inside if you dare where real sex slave stories are my inspiration and I'll tell you the story of a serial murderess and the life altering events that made her a Lover of the Dead.]]> 160 C.F. Rabbiosi Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.10 2018
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]]> 40032183
Take a young woman caught in a scandal, a city readying for battle, a murder, and an impossible choice. Mix well and you have Richard Ridlington’s current situation.
It’s 1815—so he has a lot of company in town, including the Duke of Wellington, vast numbers of the military, and his current employer, the Earl of Perrenporth. Richard is his aide-de-camp , an important role at this time and in this place. But Fate is breathing down his neck and he finds himself in the worst kind of mess, with only one way out.
Marriage.
Cressida Branscombe’s situation is not dissimilar; there’s only one way to save her family’s reputation, and she finds the alternative unthinkable. Reluctantly, with no other options left, she agrees to become the wife of a man she’s never met.
The newlywed couple, who have known each other all of four hours or so, set sail for England, determined to sort out their future as best they can, given the circumstances.
What they find in the gloriously wild countryside of North Devon is something quite out of the ordinary, especially when secrets from the past reveal a grave injustice. Richard and Cressy will have to face a ghostly mystery, eccentric household staff, and their growing desire for one another—all without forgetting to walk the dog.]]> 244 Sahara Kelly Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.42
author: Sahara Kelly
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]]> 33790592 Betrothed to a title, as opposed to a man, Lady Florence Beatrice Wilfred reconciles herself to an awkward union with a childhood friend. Haunted by tragedy, which ripped her true love from her arms, she is content to honor the agreement negotiated by her father. But her world is again turned upside down, when her one-time fiancé makes a sudden and stunning return to London society and states, in no uncertain terms, he wants her. Given his violent past, can she trust him?

HE WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET HER BACK
Known throughout the seafaring ranks as The Iron Corsair, Lord Barrington Nicholas Peregrine Howe, Marquess of Ravenwood, stands accused of a heinous crime he swears he did not commit. After years on the run, sailing the ocean as a ruthless pirate, a chance at redemption and a full pardon offers him the opportunity to clear his name and regain all he lost, including the woman he loves, but an unknown and dangerous enemy lurks in the shadows. Can Barrington find the villain before history repeats itself?]]> 190 Barbara Devlin 1945576952 Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.19 2017
author: Barbara Devlin
name: Nessa
average rating: 4.19
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]]> 48506278
Rarely does Tolljur give in to impulse, and he certainly didn't plan to claim the Scotswoman. Yet he soon discovers Eadha's music is the one thing that can soothe his pain, and in an attempt to shield her from his enemies, he takes her for his bride. Can love grow amid fear and doubt? And how can Eadha's magic save Tolljur from a legacy that may destroy him?]]> 208 Laura Strickland 1509228489 Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.68 2019
author: Laura Strickland
name: Nessa
average rating: 4.68
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]]> 22061071

Rome 108 A.D., under the Emperor Trajan, is the center of the civilized world. It is a time of sophistication and decadence, a brutal world to its conquered.


Marcus, a Roman citizen sentenced to die as a gladiator, stands accused by his wife and brother for a crime he did not commit. Yet death eludes him and he rises to become champion of the sands. The title he does not want. He seeks revenge, but his victories in the Colosseum bestow monetary rewards he can use to save a beautiful slave, Gustina, from certain death by the beasts. She gives him a taste of love in a world full of lies, betrayal and murder.


But his overwhelming desire for vengeance, for blood and the kill, brings a higher price tag—can he satisfy the demon inside him and face the truth? A truth that will kill the woman he loves?]]> 312 Gina Danna 1622372697 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.75 2014
author: Gina Danna
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average rating: 3.75
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]]> 23711601 ***
Rome 100 CE


Conquered, beaten, sentenced to die in the Colosseum, Ganius escapes his execution only to find himself enslaved as a gladiator. His rise to champion ensures his life but does nothing to lessen his desire for vengeance against the Roman soldiers who destroyed all he knew.


Locked into a repugnant betrothal, the beautiful Roman Aurelia turns to her brother’s champion gladiator for help. Promising him his freedom if he helps her escape, Aurelia soon discovers she wants not only Ganius’s help, but to capture his heart as he’s captured hers.


In love with his sworn enemy, Ganius realizes Aurelia is the key to his freedom. To take her with him would risk both their lives, yet leaving her behind to be a pawn in her brother’s machinations is a wretched alternative. Ganius must choose—love of a Roman or freedom to make the Romans pay. This is a fight the champion gladiator might lose�.]]> 328 Gina Danna 1622373650 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.22 2014
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average rating: 3.22
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]]> 24914997 126 Chevoque 1310388474 Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.25 2014
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]]> 25784621
But after countless brushes with death, Gaston has begun to wonder if it might be time to give up swashbuckling for good. The urgency of the matter is increased when, despite her stubborn refusal to acknowledge the obvious, it becomes clear that Frederica is carrying his child.

Having already lost one family years ago, Gaston cannot stand the thought of losing another, and as far as he is concerned it is time to start building a new life on dry land. Fearing the loss of everything he holds dear, Gaston is determined to convince Frederica to return with him to the Carolina colony and the home he left behind so long ago. But will the strong-willed lass allow herself to be tamed by the buccaneer?

Publisher’s Note: Tamed by the Buccaneer is the third book of the Pirates of the Jolie Rouge trilogy, which began with Rescued by the Buccaneer and continued with Bound by the Buccaneer.]]> 120 Normandie Alleman Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.18 2015
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average rating: 4.18
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]]> 407089
As first born, Stone had always tried to do the right thing, but that hadn't stopped his brother and sister from turning on him or the woman he loved from turning him down. In the years since, Stone has learned to go it alone. He returns to the Circle M for the money promised him, not for the family he once fought to protect, and certainly not for the woman his heart can't forget.]]> 400 Evelyn Rogers 0843948809 Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 3.46 2004
author: Evelyn Rogers
name: Nessa
average rating: 3.46
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]]> 34392926
Darrius has always known that one day he would need to find a wife, and after he rescues the beautiful, feisty Irena he quickly falls in love with her. But when he learns that she is of royal blood, will it change everything between them?]]> 146 Sara Fields Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 3.92 2017
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average rating: 3.92
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]]> 26598144
If Lorelei sings, someone will die.

Lorelei craves song as much as she needs the water. Both sustain her and fuel her mermaid powers.

But her mother has cursed her voice, and if Lorelei sings long enough, any mortal man within earshot will die.

Rockstar Vance Idol has been courting death for a while. He believes he killed his girlfriend. He can't shake his alcoholism, and his attempts are ruining the music career he and his band have worked years to build.

Lorelei sang. Vance nearly died. Now, Lorelei has to make amends to the human with a death wish, without falling in love with him and losing her own immortality.]]> 280 D.B. Sieders Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.10 2015
author: D.B. Sieders
name: Nessa
average rating: 4.10
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]]> 18171288 365 Becky McGraw 1301146528 Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.39 2013
author: Becky McGraw
name: Nessa
average rating: 4.39
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]]> 44556249 Karn is hired to find the person responsible for taking the omegas slated to become prizes. He's already had the chance to win an omega for himself, but wasn't interested. The life he leads isn't one where he can coddle and protect a weak omega.

He's surprised to find out the thief he's looking for is not only a woman, but an omega herself, and she shows him that not all omegas are damsels in distress. Some can take what they want, even from an Alpha.

This is a Sci-Fi Omegaverse story. Saving the Omegas is the second book in The Legion Omegas series. This book does not have a cliffhanger and ends with a HEA. This book has detailed scenes and situations that may make some readers uncomfortable.
]]> 204 Leann Ryans Nessa 0 4.15 2019
author: Leann Ryans
name: Nessa
average rating: 4.15
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]]> 45187391
Rainor was a playboy who’s feeling the urge to settle down and something about Red keeps drawing him. He can’t resist scaring off any male that gets close to her. If he cant have her, no one can.

When the ship they're on gets hijacked by pirates, they have to rely on each other to win control of it back. Will it finally break the stalemate between them?

This is Book 3 in the Sci-fi Omegaverse series, The Legion Omegas. This book does not end on a cliffhanger and can be read as a standalone, though it will make more sense if read after Book 2, Saving the Omegas. This book has mature content and is intended for an adult audience.]]> 182 Leann Ryans Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.24
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]]> 43093516 Full-length book with a HEA; no cliffhangers!

★★★★★WICKEDLY YUMMY!★★★★� ★★★★★SPINE-CHILLING SUSPENSE AND SIZZLING ROMANCE★★★★� As the second-in-command of the powerful Wicked Mountain Wolf Shifters, Jackson Rule prowled through life as a charming bad boy for centuries. Except for the undeniable temptation by the only woman he can never Tamsin, the incredibly captivating sister of his pack’s alpha. Tamsin Reginald always stayed far away from the thrillingly hot Jackson, even though she also always found him to be incredibly attractive. But Tamsin is on the verge of losing control, heart, body, and soul—because Jackson Rule is the one man who is destined to be her mate.
To the This story contains hot times with all the dirty details, naughty language, characters who say “oh, hell yeah� to the fun times, and bloodthirsty wolf shifters. If that isn’t your thing, this story probably won’t be either. But if all that sounds great, this swoonworthy romance is for you!

Wicked Wolf Shifters
Volume 1: Cassandra & Trevor's story
Surrendered to the Pack - Part 1
Claimed by the Pack - Part 2
Taken by the Pack - Part 3
Mated to the Pack - Part 4

Volume 2: Tamsin & Jackson's story
Ruled by the Pack - Part 5
Hunted by the Pack - Part 6
Destined for the Pack - Part 7
Protected by the Pack - Part 8]]> 235 J.K. Harper Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.58
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]]> 35384934 Celestial Mates—Romancing the Galaxy�
Due to a flaw in her conversion that left her less of a cyborg, RVN99, or Raven, is like every cyborg’s little sister. The others protect her, and none of them treat her like she’s capable—until the general gives her a chance to prove herself.

At Celestial Mates agent Freydon Rote’s request, he sends her to the humans� enclave to work with Leith Campbell, the new leader, to discover if there is an underground human resistance to stop the cyborg/human treaty. She’s looking for anyone who could disrupt the peace, but she’s soon convinced she has found the human fated to be hers. If only Leith weren’t so stubborn about resisting their union�

Can a love fated outside of time and space conquer his resistance and bring them the healing and acceptance they both need?

Find out in this latest instalment in the Celestial Mates (and Cybernetic Hearts) series, brought to you by USA Today bestselling author Kit Tunstall, writing as Aurelia Skye.

This story can be read as a standalone, but the overall story arc is strengthened by reading each in order.]]> 106 Aurelia Skye Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 3.95 2017
author: Aurelia Skye
name: Nessa
average rating: 3.95
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]]> 43609754
Emma Leighton doesn't believe in fairy tales or monsters until a bolt of lightning from a freak summer storm reveals a glimpse of a river creature so fantastical, she can't be certain he's real.

Stranded by the storm, she spends the night in eerie Willow Cottage where terrified guests check out early, vowing never to return. Emma sees nothing out of the ordinary, but her dreams bring her a secret lover like no other, disturbing and alluring in equal measure. Moss is half man, half water serpent. His kisses are cool and deep as the Columbia River itself, and he's been in love with Emma for a long time.

What begins as a dream becomes flesh, an erotic fusing of hearts, souls and bodies. But when others learn the secret sheltered by Willow Cottage, they'll do anything—including kill—to possess it.

Welcome to The River: After Dark.

First in a new series.]]> 230 Mel Sterling 1732335532 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.22
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]]> 22370652
Being accepted to the fiercest, strongest, fairy warrior army ever to protect the realm � Easy.

Making the human girl, who holds your destiny in her hands, fall in love with you � Not so Easy.


When the Fairy Kingdom of Avalon comes under attack, Prince Killian, Fairy warrior, and heir to the throne, prepares for battle. But when the prophesy of a Seer overshadows his fate and while his family is dying around him, he flees Avalon to the Human Realm. He vows to return and claim his destiny, only…he never thought his vengeance would mean fifty years stuck in the human realm with no way home.

Reagan Lunsa is completely alone and she thinks she likes it that way. She buries her grief from her parents� mysterious disappearance, 3 years ago by keeping busy at her university art school and working at Faircrest’s New Age shop. All while secretly spending every free moment on solving the mystery of what really happened to her parents.

On a rare night out her attention is caught by a handsome, sexy bartender who seeks her out, asking for friendship, and maybe more. This stranger is unlike any man she's ever known.
And when she discovers he’s also hiding secrets her world turns upside down, all while she falls deeply in love with this protective, and patient Fairy prince.

Reagan finds that learning to trust again is harder than she thought. Especially when the truth, and her love, leads her into a world unlike she has ever known.
A world where fairies exist and humans are not welcome.]]> Elizabeth Kelly Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 3.75 2015
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name: Nessa
average rating: 3.75
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]]> 63105101 "I will break you, Tessa Kelsinger, and then I will take what I want."

As the daughter of a lord, Tessa has always struggled with the constraints of her position. She wants to live her own life, marry whom she wants, and, most importantly, inherit her father’s keep before her uncle can steal it from her. But when her eight-year-old cousin, Duncan, wanders into the Dying Woods, awakening a powerful vampire king, all of that is lost.

Now, to save her cousin, she must become a courtesan in King Dante’s court, a place of renowned perversion where gorgeous vampires indulge in the taste of innocent beauties. It is in his service that she must bend to his every wish, even forced to bear the painful past that fuels her guilt.

When a werewolf tries to kill her, however, she learns that Dante has an affliction of his own, one that has kept him from finding love over these past centuries. Together, they set out to heal the other, hoping to find peace. But it won’t be easy.
Dark forces conspire against them, including ancient gods who seek to plunge the world into slavery. To survive this, Tessa must forgive those who have wronged her, including the one person she has never been able to absolve—herself.

The Ruined MaidenÌýis a spicy retelling of Beauty and the Beast, with the following tropes.

Enemies to lovers
Happy for now
Dark FairytaleÌý ]]> 428 A.D. Winter Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.24 2023
author: A.D. Winter
name: Nessa
average rating: 3.24
book published: 2023
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]]> 32330768 294 Darcy Coates Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 3.74 2015
author: Darcy Coates
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average rating: 3.74
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]]> 31117222 The saga of Trix and Lyre...

Trix is a cheeky, redheaded Hunter whose mind is consumed with thoughts of sexy Dragon shifter Lyre. He's gorgeous, amazing, perfect and doesn't know she exists. Well, at least that's what she thinks.

Lyre is an easy-going, good-humoured Dragon shifter, and has just one problem: he wants a certain red-haired Hunter, but he knows he can't have her. And when secrets from his past start to rear their ugly heads, things get even more complicated.

Now he's been assigned to find the next Relic, and that can only mean one thing: He has to find his mate and claim her.

This is part 1 of 3, and the two next books will come out every few weeks after release, with the box set coming shortly after that.

Warning: Sexual frustration ahead. But don't worry! As always, the HEA is a guarantee, by part 3!]]> 85 Carina Wilder Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.26 2016
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name: Nessa
average rating: 4.26
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]]> 25332487
When Katherine Symes experiences heartbreak at the age of twenty, she picks herself up, dusts herself off, and declares no man will ever break her again. The independent, potty-mouthed Katherine makes no apologies for how she lives her life. Marriage, babies, and husbands are ideas she’s never even entertained. There is only one thing she’s never had the guts to do.

Open her own cafe.

The day of her best friend’s engagement, a stranger bulldozes his way into her life. Handsome, tall, and annoying as hell, he pushes all her buttons. A mutual acquaintance introduces them, and the stranger, Holst Rutherford, wastes no time in presenting Katherine with half ownership in a coffee shop he wants to open in Laguna Beach; he just doesn’t want to do it alone.

Can she put up with Holst to achieve her lifelong dream?

Holst moved to the coastal town of Laguna Beach with clear intentions: a fresh start, concentrate on his new business, and enjoy the beach at his doorstep. After ending a toxic relationship, he never considered entering a new one. But there is something about the ever-combative Katherine which makes him realize she could be much more than a business partner. She just might be the one.

However, she is going to need a little convincing

In the second installment of the Beachy Bride series, we follow the story of Katherine and Holst. A tale of shaking off the past, embracing the future, and finding true love.
]]> 239 J.B. Hartnett Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.08 2015
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average rating: 4.08
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]]> 2749288
American captain Jonathan Knox relentlessly sailed the seas in search of the British ship that held his brother captive. He hadn't meant to waste time taking prisoners from his latest conquest, but when he learned the lovely passenger Charlotte Winston was not only his enemy's betrothed but an English general's daughter to boot, he couldn't very well let the chit go. Besides, she was quite a tempting morsel, with those big dark eyes and that smooth creamy skin. He would just have to keep her very close indeed until she told him all she knew --- and gave him all she had!

SHE WANTED HIS LOVE

How dare that Yankee captain keep her locked in his cabin! Charlotte knew nothing that could help him --- and she wouldn't tell if she did. She struggled to keep her hatred for her arrogant captor at a fever pitch, but it was desire, not fury, that was soon heating her traitorous flesh. For she couldn't deny how much she wanted Jonathan's demanding kisses, how she yearned to feel the warmth of his lips against her skin. She was imprisoned by passion now, and would forever be...THE CAPTAIN'S CAPTIVE]]> 415 Christine Dorsey 082173508X Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.91 1991
author: Christine Dorsey
name: Nessa
average rating: 3.91
book published: 1991
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]]> 20643224 16 hrs and 34 mins

The unimpeachable Elenora Villars is the pride of New Orleans. Her magnificent auburn hair is her crowning glory and her benevolence is the talk of the town. Once a nurse to injured Americans in Niagara, Elenora has become famous for her compassionate works. The widow of a Spanish nobleman, Elenora has secured herself a respected place in high society. But she has a secret that could destroy her good name.

Colonel Grant Farrell is the only man who knows what Elenora really is and the secrets she is hiding, but he doesn't care. He is overwhelmed with a passion that can only be sedated by the warm brush of her sensual lips. He is her sworn enemy, a man who holds her future in his hands, a man who has vowed to win her love. Can his insatiable desire overcome her burning hatred?]]> Jennifer Blake Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.50 1977
author: Jennifer Blake
name: Nessa
average rating: 3.50
book published: 1977
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]]> 9465327
Cameron Genrette was nothing more than a vile, classless upstart who not only beat her out of her rightful position as the head of her father's company, but also managed to manipulate her into marrying him. But Brianna Rose Spencer wasn't about to take all that lying down - or lying over his lap, although she seemed to find herself in that humiliating position more often than not.

The scoundrel cowboy had no manners whatsoever - no idea how to properly treat a lady . . . then why was it that her body seemed to crave him so? Why was it so easy for him to subdue her with those blushingly intimate touches? She didn't want to love him -she didn't want to even like him. Brianna fought her attraction to Cameron with everything she had, even running away from her husband at one point, as he tried to tame her to his hand.

This is one of Carolyn Faulkner's longer tales that is sure to satisfy!]]> 250 Carolyn Faulkner 1609681401 Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.34 2010
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]]> 12189175 154 Carolyn Faulkner Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 3.51 2013
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]]> 30985506
Tyler already gave up his dreams. Because of an inherited debt, he’ll probably finish paying it off when he’s dead. Tyler had to drop out of vet school and work, work, work. He desperately needs money, but his options are limited.

Until Tyler meets Gabi, and she proposes a deal with the potential to change everything.

She will pay him to marry her. He’ll get the money to pay off his debts, and Gabi will get a green card and the freedom to follow her passion. A fake, temporary marriage to a beautiful, hot girl doesn’t sound like a bad deal.

As their fake marriage starts to turn into a real one, a twist of fate threatens to tear them apart, and a choice needs to be made.

Their dreams or themselves.

Companion novel of Breaking Free and Breaking Away and Breaking Through. Can be read as a standalone. Genre: NA contemporary romance. Warning: strong language and sex scene.]]> Juliana Haygert Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.60
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]]> 23952604
College life away from home is perfect until the people she believes to be her friends turn on her. With lies and rumors threatening to suffocate her, Bia turns to her only freedom. Riding.

But one thing gets in the way of her escape. Garrett Blackwell and his bad cowboy attitude. Working at the ranch is his obligation, bugging Bia is his newfound hobby. His thick skin and easy grin don't hide what Bia already knows--this misunderstood and lonely cowboy fights his own demons. Brushing horses' coats and mucking out stalls shouldn't be this sexy, and it isn't long before he becomes a part of her distraction.

However, escaping won't solve her problems, and it's up to Bia to break down the fences around her and prove her strength--not to her family and friends, but to herself ... and for Garrett. Because standing on her own doesn't have to mean standing alone.

Companion novel of Breaking Free. Can be read as a standalone. Genre: NA contemporary romance. Warning: strong language, bullying, sex scenes.]]> 336 Juliana Haygert Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.92 2014
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]]> 23952628
After a fire takes her grandma's life and kills her horse, Hannah's immaculate life spirals out of control. Her father disapproves of her decision to run her grandma’s ranch instead of focusing solely on learning the family business; Animal Control brings her Argus, a mistreated horse that she can't turn away even though she's not ready for another horse; and her boyfriend, Eric Bennett, a world famous polo player, becomes possessive and authoritarian. Despite her best efforts to disguise it, Hannah grows wary of him.

Then, Leonardo Fernandes struts onto the polo scene. A cocky rookie with a messy life of his own, he’s drawn to Hannah and isn’t afraid of showing it, even when Eric makes it clear she is his and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep it that way. Hannah suffers for Eric’s jealousy. The abuse only gets worse when Leo steals the title of best polo player in the world from Eric.

But the title isn’t enough for Leo. He wants Hannah too, and she can’t deny her attraction to him either. Somehow, she must find a way to break free from abusive Eric before he breaks every bone in her body.

New Adult Contemporary Romance Novel. Contains scene of domestic violence.]]> Juliana Haygert Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.51 2013
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]]> 31566584
Viscount Julian Emory is a secret agent of the Crown on an important mission to destroy the spy ring Napoleon has established in London. The woman he’s pretending to court is one of Napoleon’s most important spies, for only she knows the identity of the traitor within the royal inner circle. He’s purposely encouraged the courtship and marriage rumors in the hope she will make a slip and disclose the traitor’s identity, but his meddlesome family has just ruined his plans. By forcing him into close quarters with Rose Farthingale, they've put both his mission and this delectable innocent in danger. Can he keep himself from falling in love with Rose long enough to bring down Napoleon’s spy organization?]]> 254 Meara Platt Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.25
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]]> 23634958 Evan Mayfield, her named mate, will stop at nothing to eliminate all threats to his people. Discovering Brienne living with the man-beasts disgusts and infuriates him, but he must do his duty—to bring her back to face justice with her people, and himself.
Brienne’s pride cannot smother the undeniable love she has for Evan. And despite Brienne’s treachery, keeping her at arm's length will be the hardest thing Evan has ever done.
]]> 397 Elianne Adams 0993900313 Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.23 2014
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name: Nessa
average rating: 4.23
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]]> 9422030
Yet, when Mal gets loose on the ship, he proves more than a match for his jailer. Their battle of wills ignites a passion even the cold of space can't contain, and now Lai has to make a difficult choice. Should she stay true to her duties and her masters back on Earth? Or surrender to the wily rebel who has stolen her heart?]]> 82 Lucinda Thorne 1595783768 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.33 2007
author: Lucinda Thorne
name: Nessa
average rating: 3.33
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]]> 51864725 The Demon king
Shimon spent the last five hundred years secluded in his own castle in the realm of Pandaemonium. Cursed by a witch to look like a monster even he himself can’t face in the mirror, he lost all hope of finding and claiming his eternal mate.

The Valkyrie assassin
Grimhild the Reaper is trying to make the world a better place by hunting and killing the bad guys. Her world is turned upside down when she takes a mission where she must steal one certain possession of one certain Demon king.

Two worlds collide�
As two immortals, who seemingly have nothing in common, meet one fateful night, both their lives will never be the same. Shimon wants to claim her body and soul. Can Grimhild surrender to the demon, whose kisses are hotter than the inferno itself, or will she resist the pull of fate?

Demon from the Shadows is a standalone steamy paranormal romance. Each book in the Descendants of Night series will feature a different couple with a complete story. It’s a world with dominant males and their sassy women.
Suited for readers 18+ due to language and graphic intimate scenes.]]> 272 Michaela Salinger Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.08 2019
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average rating: 4.08
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]]> 25706993
The best way to secure his crown is to do the unthinkable...find a queen.

While Isabel Reynolds works in the palace gardens, she has no desire to draw the attention of the way-too-flirty, would-be king. For she's not the woman everyone thinks she is. Even if she wanted—or was tempted by� the promise of love, it would only end in disaster. Because while Isabel may be able to catch a king, her secrets would only destroy him...]]> Robin Covington Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.77 2015
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average rating: 3.77
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]]> 25712072
Following a major tabloid scandal, movie star Alaina Pierce escapes to Ribbon Ridge. She’s immediately drawn to the quiet, picturesque town and the incredibly sexy—if a little quirky—Evan. He may be built like a Greek god, but he’s honest and straightforward� so different from the Hollywood types she normally dates.

Their attraction is undeniable, but Alaina can’t elude the paparazzi forever, and Evan has no interest in being in the limelight. When the secret she’s been keeping is exposed, the idea of Evan—of real love and a family like the Archers—could vanish in an instant.

An Avon Romance]]> 261 Darcy Burke Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.16 2015
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average rating: 4.16
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]]> 11092665
When she meets Gaijryc, the prince of the vampires that have taken over the world, she must put her trust and her very life in his hands. Together they find passion in each other's arms, but with danger all around them, they don't realize that their act of passion has just made the situation more deleterious.]]> 196 Jenika Snow 1608202178 Nessa 0 cannot-find 2.99 2011
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]]> 24820199 A shameless hero...

For years Roderick Fitzhugh, the rogue Duke of Harwood, has been exiled from London society, accused of his own father's murder. Now he's back to recover his fortune, and that includes claiming the mysterious bride bound to him by an arranged contract. Yet the stunning lady in question turns out to be someone from his past, an innocent who deserves more than he can offer.

A fair-haired maiden in a tower...

After a childhood spent shut away from the world, beautiful golden-haired Lady Caroline Bradley doesn't believe in happily ever after. And marriage to the notorious Harwood could ruin her for good. To break the engagement, she agrees to another scandalous alliance... one that jeopardizes more than her reputation.

A love that cannot be confined...

But as their deception turns to desire, Lady Caroline falls for the devilish duke—even as a part of her is still trapped in that tower. Now to save them both, Rick must finally prove his worth and free her captive heart.]]> 384 Elle Daniels 1455545570 Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.12
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]]> 3171847
But everything changed the night Royale was kidnapped and brought to El Diablo, the mysterious pirate feared by men and adored by women. For El Diablo awakened all of her desires, and in one night of reckless lovemaking, Royale fell hopelessly in love...]]> 373 Cordia Byers 0449128180 Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.78 1986
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average rating: 3.78
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]]> 2460756 Book by Dana Ransom 476 Dana Ransom 0821721534 Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.15 1987
author: Dana Ransom
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average rating: 4.15
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]]> 13176362
Will their love encourage him to embrace life as a merman? Can love survive if he wishes to return to human form? Either way, her friends speak true. No matter how much mermagic and dark vodou Ciel and her friends cast, blood-thirsty buccaneers chase them across the Caribbean until Alvaro finally decides.

This book contains a magical cock-a-too, lecherous scurvy pirate dogs, hoodoo healers, the mark of the evil Black Spot, plenty of dark Haitian vodou, and passionate encounters on tropical beaches.]]> 150 Marsha A. Moore Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.00 2012
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average rating: 4.00
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]]> 1547345
But Tristan Dancing was no knight - he wasn't even a gentleman - yet his masterful touch brought a whirlwind of passion to her staid existence, and before she could learn his true identity, he had spirited her away on his pirate ship bound for exotic Constantinople.

Held captive on the high seas, she was given a soul-destroying choice: either join the piteous women in the hold, destined for the Sultan's harem, or share the captain's cabin. She had already lost her heat to his ravaging kisses, but she swore she would never be a Pirate's Lady..]]> 480 Robin Lee Hatcher 0843936444 Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.68 1987
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average rating: 3.68
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]]> 18392195
When Lord Ryevale turns his bone-melting charms on her, Verity suspects she's exchanging an overbearing parent, for a domineering rogue. Denying her attraction to the handsome lord, Verity goes in search of freedom, only to run straight into the clutches of kidnappers. This leaves Lord Ryevale with a stark choice between saving Britain's peace negotiations or the life of the only woman he has ever loved.]]> 272 Grace Elliot Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.27 2013
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average rating: 4.27
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]]> 944792 492 Penelope Neri 0821718886 Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.02 1986
author: Penelope Neri
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]]> 20763355 The ringmaster’s daughter, Henrietta Hart, was born and raised around the stables of Foxhall Gardens. Now her father is gravely ill, and their livelihood in danger. The Harts' only hope is to convince Foxhall’s new manager, Mr Wolfson, to let Hetty wield the ringmaster’s whip. Hetty finds herself drawn to the arrogant Wolfson but, despite their mutual attraction, he gives her an ultimatum: entertain as never before � or leave Foxhall.

When the winsome Hetty defies society and performs in breeches, Wolfson’s stony heart is in danger. Loath as he is to admit it, Hetty has a way with horses…and men. Her audacity and determination awaken emotions long since suppressed.

But Hetty’s success in the ring threatens her future when she attracts the eye of the lascivious Lord Fordyce. The duke is determined, by fair means or foul, to possess Hetty as his mistress � and, as Wolfson’s feelings for Henrietta grow, disaster looms.
]]> 190 Grace Elliot Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.46 2014
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]]> 820022 Ìý
After six years at a Philadelphia finishing school, former tomboy Emma Malloy is coming home to Whisper Valley, Montana, as a sophisticated lady. Little does she know that the decades-old feud between the Malloys and the Garrettsons has escalated into a full-scale range war. Nor does she expect that her archenemy, Tucker Garrettson, whose stolen kiss she still can’t forget, has become a rugged, handsomer-than-sin cowboy who wants to hang her father and take her prisoner—in his arms.

She is proud, beautiful, and bossy. And even though Emma is a Malloy, Tucker wants her badly. Here they are, caught in a blood feud, and all he wants to do is take her once and get her out of his mind. No man can outgun him, but can this infuriating beauty make him surrender his freedom and believe in love?]]> 416 Jill Gregory 044022439X Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.05 1998
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name: Nessa
average rating: 4.05
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]]> 52332282 Walker Creek Brides, a sweet Western historical romance series by award-winning author Miriam Minger that reminds us angels are near and love is where you least expect to find it.

Seeking a respite from the hardship that has followed her to Walker Creek, Texas, Sage Larsen hikes to her favorite spot to try and forget her troubles. Yet she cannot seem to escape her thoughts or the cruel predicament she’s ensnared in, her life at risk if she utters a word to try and clear her name. Now she’s threatened with being run out of town by those who see her only as a scarlet woman. What is she to do? Where is she to go?

Finding himself the most eligible bachelor in Walker Creek, Andreas Hagen is besieged by mothers hoping he’ll escort one of their daughters to the St. Valentine’s Day ball. Yet he doesn’t want all that attention! Only one woman has caught his eye, and Sage would never be welcomed in church, let alone to step foot upon the dance floor. She may have a sullied reputation, but something inside him refuses to believe it’s true. Why not invite her to the ball and set the whole town in an uproar?]]> 91 Miriam Minger Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.56 2020
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average rating: 4.56
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]]> 50720387
All dhampir Rowan wants is the chance for a normal life. But she’s bound by a blood debt to work as a paranormal assassin, so that’s never going to happen. After one reckless night she wakes up next to a beautiful stranger. If the mysterious guild who raised her learns what she’s done, both their lives will be forfeit. But she soon discovers her enigmatic lover has secrets of his own, and if she ever wants to be free, she’ll have to trust the captivating immortal who is also her most merciless enemy.

Nothing is more important to the Archangel Azrael than hunting down the dhampir army of his sworn enemy. Until he meets the enchanting Rowan. He doesn’t do commitment, but one night with her changes all his ironclad plans. Until he discovers who she really is and everything he’s ever believed in is turned inside out.

She deserves to die. But as the fallout from deadly secrets close in on them, he becomes tangled up in the hunt for the truth. And if they don’t work together, neither of them might survive the night.]]> 322 Christina Phillips 064875684X Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.65
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]]> 58848883
Julius's scandalous exploits have inflamed the pages of The Tatler for years. It is said he can seduce any woman with one of his smiles. Julius can have any woman he wants, but bedding Lady Grafton? That would be a challenge indeed.

The very reputable Elspeth, Lady Grafton, is as refreshingly candid and quick-witted as she is beautiful and vibrant. Pity that she is the virtual prisoner of her tyrannical, aged husband, a man who cannot gratify his wife in any way. Such a woman should, nay, needs to experience the joys of passion that Julius is ever so qualified to administer--selflessly, of course. One kiss will get her into his chambers. But one kiss turns out to be more than he bargained for and yet not nearly enough...]]> 255 Susan Johnson Nessa 0 cannot-find 3.88 2006
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average rating: 3.88
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]]> 25575624
Gabriel Maddox was dangerous. I knew it the moment I laid eyes on him.

A wealthy playboy with a reputation that preceded him, you could hear it whispered from the tongues of every socialite in New York City. He was known to take pleasure in dominating those around him, and when I crashed into him on the street, he made it very clear he wanted to dominate me. It was the last thing that I needed, and yet it awakened an urge within me I didn’t know how to resist. It was a recipe that could only lead to disaster.

Because you see, I lived my life by a very simple set of rules.

Don’t get noticed. Don’t get attached. And most importantly, never stay in the same place for too long.

You might say that I had more skeletons in my little suitcase than most people had in their entire closet. So what should a girl like me do when I run into a man like Gabriel? Run as fast and as far as I can. Except, I didn’t want to run. Not this time.

He made me a proposition. One that was too good to refuse. But the longer I spent with him, the more I saw the vulnerable parts that he had hidden away. He was pulling me closer, tempting my resolve. But it didn’t change anything between us� it couldn’t. The people in my life could only ever be temporary. And whether I liked it or not, Gabriel was no exception to that rule.



Previously titled as 'Victoria's Downfall' The Hunted Series]]> 116 A. Zavarelli Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 3.65 2015
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]]> 55828869 Young women in need of second chances find sympathy and assistance with the enigmatic Lady Whitmore in her seaside castle and village. The ultimate goal: to find husbands for these rejected ladies of the ton. Yet, not every young woman is motivated by the same emotions, for some of these ladies possess rakish hearts that can only be tamed by true love.

Her voice is pure, her motives wicked.

Lady Sarah Merrington will never forget being spurned by the duke she was supposed to marry. After all, that is the very reason she finds herself as a personal guest to the enigmatic Lady Whitmore in her village on the coast, a place of sanctuary where a lady might learn new accomplishments and, perhaps, the necessary skills to charm the elites of society. And Sarah is determined to reinvent herself so she can seek satisfaction, if not a bit of feminine revenge against the Duke of Vexen.

Leonard Blackmore, the Duke of Vexen, is invited to host a charitable event in a place he's never heard of before and by a lady he's never met. Pleased by the opportunity, he accepts the invitation only to find his gracious hostess, Lady Whitmore, is not only a fellow patron to the arts but provides second chances to young ladies who simply need a helping hand. Unexpectedly, the duke meets a beautiful woman who sings like an angel. He swears he's seen her before but can't quite remember where or when. It doesn't matter, for she's captured his deep interest, and he always gets what he wants.

Sarah can't believe her duke has arrived, giving her the chance to fulfill her dream for revenge. But the more she's around him, the more she admires and likes him. And it's only a matter of time before he realizes who she is.

Will Sarah take advantage of the perfect opportunity to fool her duke, or will she forgive and forget in order to give love a second chance? ]]> 225 Mary Lancaster Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.07 2020
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average rating: 4.07
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]]> 41053500 A ruthless mercenary skilled in the art of conquest.
An heiress who refuses to be tamed.
The Devil’s own bargain . . .

Cara di Montessori has a price upon her head. Her traitorous uncle has murdered her father and seized her home. Her only hope of survival, and of regaining her birthright, is an alliance with her childhood nemesis, the infamous mercenary Il Diavolo. The most irritating—and seductive—man Cara’s ever met.

Battle hardened and world-weary, Alessandro del Sarto has earned the sobriquet Il Diavolo. He needs a politically expedient marriage to secure the lasting peace he craves, but the simpering ladies of court hold little interest. More than anything, he longs for a challenge.

Headstrong beauty Cara has always been Il Diavolo’s only weakness, the one woman he’s never been able to forget. When she appears at his door begging for help, the two strike a devil’s bargain. In return for his assistance, for two weeks Cara must entertain his guests, relieve his boredom—and warm his bed.

Cara has no intention of succumbing to del Sarto’s studied seduction, but the passion that simmers between them is more potent than her paper twists of gunpowder. Surrounded by danger and intrigue, she must choose between what she’s always thought of as her destiny, and what could be the greatest prize of all—her heart’s desire.]]> 358 K.C. Bateman Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.20 2018
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average rating: 4.20
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]]> 39510234 London, 1815: From the glamorous Regency London to the slums of East End, this tale is about redemption, forgiveness, and love between the two most unlikely and endearing characters...

Born to a fallen woman in St. Giles, she cursed the day she let a man dictate her life...

Amelia Knight was given the chance to start anew in Scotland to live with her wealthy grandmother but not without a price. She must never reveal her past to anyone and must marry for a title to have access to her very large inheritance. To secure a husband, she heads to the glamourous Regency London with a plan to ensure her independence and risks everything she vowed never to do: fall in love.

Born to privilege, he is forced back to London to remedy the family debt and shame and to fulfill a deathbed promise to his beloved brother...

Emotionally scarred and devastatingly handsome, Richard, the Earl Blackthorn, saw the horrors of a broken marriage first-hand. He has no plan to marry or remain in London. When an heiress devises a plan that will ensure their freedom from marriage in two years and pay off his inherited debt, he agrees to marry. Until an unknown threat forces him to face the one question he isn’t willing to consider and open his heart to new possibilities.

]]> 260 Kristi Jun Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.11 2018
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name: Nessa
average rating: 4.11
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]]> 53792659 When the duke trying to evict Genevieve and her family from their cottage gets amnesia, Genevieve’s mother declares that the duke and Genevieve are� married.

Sebastian, the Duke of Sandridge, has been looking forward to holidaying at his cottage in Cornwall. He is disgruntled when he discovers the cottage has been rented, and he is furious when he discovers the cottage has been rented to a woman he despises.

After Genevieve’s father encountered financial difficulties, her mother took Genevieve and her younger brother to Cornwall, far from their home in the Lake District. Genevieve is determined to keep her family’s new home, even after a grumpy duke demands to take the cottage away from Genevieve and her mother.

Still, when Genevieve witnesses the duke have a swimming mishap, she rescues him. When the duke wakes up, he has lost his memory. Her mother quickly announces that Genevieve is married to this man. Will the duke ever know that the woman he considers his wife is not only not his wife, but a woman he has always abhorred?]]> 164 Bianca Blythe Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.15 2020
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name: Nessa
average rating: 4.15
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]]> 50654384
For over a decade, I've denied my desire for Carmen Ronaldo, the sister of my greatest rival. She's the princess of the Ronaldo Cartel, and as much as I've craved her, she's always been forbidden fruit.

When I decimate her family's organization and claim their territory as my own, I finally take everything I've ever wanted; including the woman who has been the object of my twisted obsession ever since we shared a single, passionate night all those years ago.

My feisty little kitten might hate me for taking her as my captive, but she'll surrender herself to me. She'll learn to obey my every command.

The longer I keep her on my leash, the more I come to understand that her rage is a protective barrier to shield the truth of her vulnerability: my sweet pet is afraid of the monsters that inhabit our criminal underworld.

If safety is what she craves, I'll provide it for her. I'll employ the most ruthless methods to earn her devotion, no matter who I have to kill to ensure that she's mine forever.

My cage will be her refuge, my rules her fortress.

Carmen is no longer my enemy. She's just mine.

Note: Wicked King was previously titled Kingpin's Property.]]> 257 Julia Sykes Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.18 2020
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name: Nessa
average rating: 4.18
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]]> 53819201
Life dealt Her a hard blow, but His back was a shield...

Leah...
After being duped by her intended, kicked out of her home, and left on the streets of Black Valley, young seamstress, Leah Karin, signs her life over to her country, Aghi, to relocate to and populate its growing town, Luctown. Too late Leah realizes the scheme is filled with lies and injustice. Beaten, bruised and without hope, Leah is prepared to die... but fate has other plans.

Andrew...
All he wanted was freedom. So willingly, Andrew Code trades slavery for exile to the new town. As his team uncovers the lies and deceit of the new town, Andrew remains determined to carve out a life worth living for himself.

In an untamed forest filled with ex-convicts, starving residents, schemers, and murderers, will love and hope conquer all?]]> 220 Lucia Omonobi Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.55 2020
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average rating: 4.55
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Kaia has finally decided to put her parents� house on the market and let go of the memories it holds, but she didn’t bargain for the secrets she uncovers there. Her whole world changes when she’s plunged into a storm on the Atlantic with Sam, the enigmatic fisherman she just met at the bar. As they fight for their lives, Kaia discovers she’s a siren, and Sam finds himself ready to break all his own rules for her.

Though giving in to her instincts is easy—both in the ocean and in bed—the battle between her siren and human selves takes Kaia to the very edge of who she thinks she is. In the water, she spars with a merciless, territorial siren who wants something she can’t give. On land, Sam reveals his own secrets to Kaia, including a curse that looms over him—a curse that could take him from her forever.

Under the SurfaceÌýis the first part of an adult paranormal romance series featuring sizzling love scenes, a witchy love triangle, and maritime legends come to life.]]> 274 Sonya Blake 1735103101 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.96
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]]> 48917486 Marked.
Claimed.

Solange Clarkson is a dead woman walking. Whisked away by a secret organization called Code: Blue Moon, she finds herself trapped in an artificial prison. Her identity erased, Solange is reborn as Subject S, transformed into a breeder for a race of genetically engineered super shifters.

Enter Tuncer, codename Jericho. Tuncer, born free, is fiercely independent, and forced captivity has made him loyal to no one. But, the alpha senses something is different with the new crossbred thrown into his pen. When he learns Solange is his fated mate, he’ll stop at nothing to claim her and set their pack free.

Bronze Moon is a paranormal omegaverse novella.]]> Zelda Knight Nessa 0 cannot-find 2.33
author: Zelda Knight
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]]> 238472 376 Cara Miles 0505522152 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.89 1991
author: Cara Miles
name: Nessa
average rating: 3.89
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]]> 45709125 Can she swallow her pride and return the favour?

The Tar'trn have crossed the Southern Peaks. The drums of war are beating.
Kromar and Vala race against time to reach Brakn before the invading army.
She is his from the moment they meet.
Will he win her heart?

Alpha Bound is the final (for now) installment of the Seven Clans series. A steamy omegaverse romance of approximately 19,000 words.]]> 64 M.S. Volny Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.27 2019
author: M.S. Volny
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average rating: 4.27
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rating: 0
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]]> 61832 384 Connie Mason 0505522543 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.74 1993
author: Connie Mason
name: Nessa
average rating: 3.74
book published: 1993
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]]> 36990173 This is an alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B01MZBTP0O.

I fell in love with a hitman.
The one hired to kill me.
I just hope he doesn’t break my heart.

Nineteen-year-old Anna James is an Ex-President's daughter with a bounty on her head. A sudden thirst for teenage rebellion lands her in a crowded night club, where she locks eyes with a beautiful stranger across the room.

Ten years her senior, elusive and brooding Julian rescues Anna and then whisks her away to an undisclosed location in the wilderness. But Julian is like a force of nature—cold as ice one minute, warm and tender the next. Frightened and distressed, Anna is reluctant to trust her hero.

Especially when she discovers that Julian is the man hired to kill her.]]> 412 Lindsay Marie Miller Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.09 2017
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name: Nessa
average rating: 4.09
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]]> 36136613
Violet Cesario fled the shipwreck of her father's company to Illyria Pharmaceuticals. As the newly appointed, and untried CFO, the board gave her thirty days to prove her worth. Thirty days to bring up the numbers. Thirty days to fend off the advances of her secretary, Olivia. Thirty days of hiding her submissiveness inside a dominant's shell.

Thirty days gets complicated when Duke Orsino, the CEO, offers her a deal. Help him win over Olivia and he will sway the board in Violet's favor. If she agrees to teach him the games behind dominance and submission Violet's career will be made. As the play turns more and more true to life, the lines blur between fantasy and reality. Can Violet hide her desire for Duke long enough for him to woo Olivia? And if he succeeds can Violet endure it for the sake of her career?]]> 230 Monica Corwin 1386078301 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 3.63 2018
author: Monica Corwin
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average rating: 3.63
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]]> 45856990 Book 3 in "The Ravishing Rees" series, "The Beast of Blades" by Rosamund Winchester is now available! Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!

A man as cold and hard as the blades he wields, Brendan Rees is only interested in completing his mission, cutting his family’s ties to the Spanish, and returning to Wales. But his interests shift when he comes face to face with an intriguing and utterly ravishing “lad�. His curiosity piqued, he offers Rio a place in his crew, and his curiosity pays off in the form of a wicked diversion.

Anamaria “Rio� Florian has spent her life on the streets of Calais, pretending to be a boy, and stealing and hiding to survive. But when the opportunity to make a better life is offered, she takes it, hoping that her greatest secret never comes to light. Because if it does, she may just fall into a trap set by The Beast.

As the two battle with wits and passion, they discover that there is more to their attraction than they ever thought possible. But when Revenge comes for them, will they be able to overcome the greatest threat to The Beast and his most precious treasure?
]]> 142 Rosamund Winchester Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.42
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]]> 33414413
Ten years her senior, elusive and brooding Julian rescues Anna and then whisks her away to an undisclosed location in the wilderness. But Julian is like a force of nature—cold as ice one minute, warm and tender the next. Frightened and distressed, Anna is reluctant to trust her hero.

Especially when she discovers that Julian is the man hired to kill her.]]> Lindsay Marie Miller Nessa 0 cannot-find 4.67 2017
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]]> 52625680 An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here

Formerly titled The Wallflower’s Wicked Wager

He loved her beyond anything and everything—precisely why he must never marry her.

Love—sentimental drivel for weak, feckless fools.
Since an explosion ravaged Captain Morgan Le Draco’s face and cost him his commission in the Royal Dragoons, he’s fortified himself behind a rampart of cynicism and distrust. He’s put aside all thoughts of marrying until he risks his life to save a drowning woman. At once, Morgan knows Shona’s the balm for his tortured soul. But as a wealthy noblewoman, she’s far above his humble station and can never be his.

Love—a treasured gift reserved for those beautiful of form and face.
Scorned and ridiculed most of her adult life, Shona Atterberry believes she’s utterly undesirable and is reconciled to spinsterhood. She hides her spirited temperament beneath a veneer of shyness. Despite how ill-suited they are, and innuendos that Captain Le Draco is a fortune-hunter, she cannot escape her growing fascination.

Two damaged souls searching for love.
Shona is goaded into placing a wicked wager. One that sets her upon a ruinous path and alienates the only man who might have ever loved her. Is true love enough to put their pasts behind them, to learn to trust, and to heal their wounded hearts.

Though this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order.]]> 250 Collette Cameron 1954307470 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.18 2017
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average rating: 4.18
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]]> 50853883 Formerly titled To Tame a Scoundrel’s Heart

He recruited her to help him find a wife�

…and discovered she was the perfect candidate.

Her betrothed cheated on her.
Katrina Needham intended to marry her beloved major and live happily-ever-after—until he’s seen with another woman. Distraught, and needing a distraction, she agrees to assist the rugged, and dangerously handsome Captain Dominic St. Monté find a wife. So why does she find herself entertaining romantic notions about the privateer turned duke?

He believed he was illegitimate.
When Nic unexpectedly inherits a dukedom and the care of his young sisters, he reluctantly decides he must marry. Afterward, if his new duchess is willing, he hopes to return to the sea-faring life he craves part-time. If she doesn’t agree, he’ll have no choice but to give up the sea forever.

Will they forsake everything for each other?
Nic soon realizes Katrina possesses every characteristic he seeks in a duchess. The more time he spends with the vivacious beauty, the more enamored he becomes. Still, he cannot ask for her hand. Not only is she still officially promised to another, she has absolutely no interest in becoming a duchess, much less a privateer’s wife.

Can Nic and Katrina relinquish their carefully planned futures and trust love to guide them?


This friends to lovers Regency historical by a USA Today bestselling author is a romantic romp that will bring a smile to your face as you watch Nic and Katrina’s forbidden romance blossom.

If you enjoy reading second chance or romantic comedy stories with a dash of suspense, strong heroines, and spellbinding emotion then you’ll adore Collette Cameron’s tantalizing THE HONORABLE ROGUES SERIES®. Buy TO CAPTURE A ROGUE’S HEART and settle into your favorite reading nook for a rousing romantic adventure you can’t put down.

Though this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order.]]> 262 Collette Cameron 1954307454 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.31 2016
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average rating: 4.31
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]]> 27971254 Alternate cover edition for ASIN B00FW5THBQ

The only mission Grant Kendal has ever blown was the one that mattered most. Haunted by his violent past, his bloodlust for justice cost his mentor and friend their only chance to find his abducted daughter. When Thalia Brezlin washes ashore his island of self-imposed exile, beaten, broken and hell-bent on revenge, Grant is tempted back into the world he left behind by more than her sharp tongue and long, sexy legs.

The men she’s running from could bring him one step closer to righting his wrongs. Plunged once again into the underworld of human trafficking, a place where evil thrives on stolen innocence and nothing escapes alive, he sees one final chance at redemption. When Thalia’s secrets are revealed, he'll do anything to protect her…including letting go of the past once and for all.

Author Note: Surviving Redemption is a fast-paced, heart-pounding romantic thriller about survival. Grant and Thalia's story takes you deep into the underworld of human trafficking and the monsters that live there are very real. Previously published by D.L. Roan as Second Nature. Remastered for Survivors' Justice Series.

GENRE: Romantic Suspense Thriller, CIA, FBI, Assassin, Action Adventure, International Romance, Romance For Women, Full-Length, Standalone Novel

Survivors' Justice Reading Order

Surviving Redemption
One Defining Second]]> 247 D.L. Roan Nessa 0 cannot-find
WOW, I'M ONE OF THE MINORITY WHO DIDN'T FIND THIS MIND-BLOWING.
I BARELY FELT THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THE MCs.....is it because I've had a long day at work and my brain just can't unwind with this? ]]> 4.03 2013
author: D.L. Roan
name: Nessa
average rating: 4.03
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DNF.

WOW, I'M ONE OF THE MINORITY WHO DIDN'T FIND THIS MIND-BLOWING.
I BARELY FELT THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THE MCs.....is it because I've had a long day at work and my brain just can't unwind with this?
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Gabriel Dayne, younger son of the Earl of Trent, has spent the war years cultivating his image as a knave and drunken rakehell to hide his true occupation as a spy against Napoleon’s forces. His missions on the Continent have taken a harrowing physical toll as well as an emotional one. Sent home to recover from gunshot wounds acquired in a skirmish (though most of London Society believes he was shot by a jealous husband), he’s determined to enjoy the wastrel reputation he’s taken great pains to develop, for he soon expects to be recalled to battle. But the dangers he encountered in Napoleon’s war pale in comparison to the danger he faces from Daisy Farthingale, the beautiful slip of a girl who creates havoc with his heart from the moment he sets eyes upon her.]]> 308 Meara Platt Nessa 0 cannot-find, not-interested 4.07 2015
author: Meara Platt
name: Nessa
average rating: 4.07
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Loyal to a fault, Vasilius will do anything to protect his family, even if that means mating with a woman he detests. Anxieties remain from his previous relationship which left him physically scarred on his face, and he soon finds his residual feelings of anger and mistrust aimed at the blond-haired woman with whom he’s to bond.

Vasilius figures he can mate with the maddening princess of Greenwich house and simply keep her aside—like a forgotten book schlepped away on a shelf—but the tides turn quickly as he learns his plan is never going to work because his bruid-to-be has run away. Again. This time Julianna unknowingly landed herself in the sickly hands of the most hunted being in the world—a man who calls himself a God. The deranged God wants something Julianna has and he will use all of his abilities to obtain it. For the first time in his life, Vasilius doubts his ability to protect another, and for once, he’s scared.

Suffering from a rare disorder which requires her to feed only from a fresh blood source, Julianna finds herself lost in a stupor of need around Vasilius. Raw emotions never she’s felt before blossom under his watchful, heated gaze as she places her lips to his body to take sustenance. Touching him, and in those rare moments where he responds, makes her yearn to learn all he could offer. But how does she make a man long for her when he can’t even sleep in the same room as her? Frustrated at Vasilius� mistrust and guarded ways, Julianna struggles with her volatile spirit as the man whom she’s forced to mate leaves her wondering if they were meant to be together all along.]]> T.A. Grey 1310792917 Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.12
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]]> 34608625 297 Penn Rivers Nessa 0 to-read, cannot-find 4.09
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name: Nessa
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]]> 41213559
Then just when she was starting to hope he might stick around, Kandana decided his planet needed him and left Kate behind on Earth to pine for him while pretending to be over him.

Now he's back, and she's pissed. He thinks he can just barge into her life again, spank her, and expect her to beg him to claim her right then and there. Worst of all, he seems to be right, because soon she is writhing with intense, shameful ecstasy as he takes her harder than ever. But when he offers to bring her along to his world, will she tell him exactly where he can go?

Publisher's Taken by the Alien is the second entry in the Sassy Captives of Corolla series. It includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.]]> 136 Adrienne Blake Nessa 0 not-interested, cannot-find 3.97 2018
author: Adrienne Blake
name: Nessa
average rating: 3.97
book published: 2018
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