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I had their love once.They saw me for the girl I am and the person I yearn to become one day—a woman who thrives in her freedom and dances away in her rightfully earned independence.They saw all the strong, unafraid parts of me, and coaxed each one of them out, daring me to dream bigger, climb higher.They never once saw the girl I had been groomed to see in the mirror.The abandoned daughter of a dead man.The unwanted child of a woman who despised her.The broken body formed wrong and built on a shaky foundation, threatening to fall apart and shatter.They made all the ugliness disappear and left only wonder and promise. The love we shared for each other was probably the only miracle I would be granted in this life, and I knew they felt the same.Or so I thought.Everything I held dear has been robbed from me, and I’ve been a victim of theft too many times to mention.I will not have them steal my pride.They can keep my heart, for all I care.The day they became my stepbrothers, it stopped working anyway.Heartless is the first book in The Privileged of Pembroke High trilogy which ends in a cliffhanger.This is a #whychoose contemporary romance, full-length novel.*Recommended 18+ due to mature language, adult situations, and sensitive content.

The de Vincent brothers are back—and so is the intrigue that surrounds them—in New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout’s sizzling new novel . . .Nicolette Bresson never thought she’d return to the de Vincents’ bayou compound. It’s where her parents work, where Nikki grew up . . . and where she got her heart broken by Gabriel de Vincent himself. Yet here she is, filling in for her sick mother. Avoiding Gabe should be easy, especially when so much of Nikki’s time is spent trying not to be stabbed in the back by the malicious hangers-on who frequent the mansion. But escaping memories of Gabe, much less his smoking-hot presence, is harder than expected—especially since he seems determined to be in Nikki’s space as much as possible.Gabriel spent years beating himself up over his last encounter with Nikki. He’d wanted her then, but for reasons that were bad for both of them. Things have now changed. Gabe sees more than a girl he’s known forever; he sees a smart, talented, and heartbreakingly beautiful woman . . . one who’s being stalked from the shadows. Now, Gabe will do anything to keep Nikki safe—and to stop the de Vincent curse from striking again.

In New York Times bestselling author Chantal Fernando’s latest novel in the Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club series, Rake—baddest of the bad boys—gets his own romance at last!Rake is known for being up for anything, in and out of the bedroom. He’s wild, he’s deadly, yet quick with a joke or a stolen kiss. Known as the player of the WDMC, he loves women, the more the merrier. However, behind his womanizing façade, Rake hides the pain of losing his first love, Bailey. He hasn’t loved anyone since, and doesn’t think he ever will. Seven years after their split, Rake and Bailey run into each other at the MC’s favorite club. Old wounds resurface, secrets are spilled...and passionate feelings are awakened. But they’ve each done things to hurt the other, hurt them too badly to get over it—haven’t they? Only when Bailey’s connection to Rake puts her in danger from another Club member does he realize that there’s nothing he won’t do to protect her—and claim her as his once again.

FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BREATHLESS TRILOGY MAYA BANKS She's a singer who lives for the spotlight—and she can't resist her adoring fans. Outrageous and out of control, Lyric Jones is a spoiled pop star who lives hard and fast, always outrunning her past and the nightmares that haunt her. She's used to getting what she wants—groupies included—because she can't stand to be alone. So in bed it's more the merrier, even if it means closing off the deepest part of herself.He's a hands-on bodyguard—and a one-woman man. There is nothing Connor Malone wants to do less than babysit Lyric Jones. But part of him relishes taming the wild songstress and showing her what it's like to be possessed—body and soul—by one man. And though Lyric's crazy antics nearly drive Connor to the edge, his quiet intensity penetrates her defenses, leaving them both vulnerable to the secrets that could topple Lyric from the stage..

From USA Today bestselling author Sedona Venez comes an emotionally gripping, captivating, romantic suspense. He awakened a need that lay dormant in the pit of my stomach, a need only he could satisfy. He was crumbling my resolve. Diabolically, he stripped me bare emotionally, leaving me vulnerable and raw to the bone. He was revealing a piece of me that would be better left hidden. The message was clear. He knew what I needed... And he would give it to me if I took the leap of faith. The third book in a sizzling contemporary romance series, Twisted Lies 3 contains suspense, dominant heroes, and a strong heroine who isn't willing to back down.

No fear. No room to fail. Three adrenaline-racing thrill rides in a smart and sexy series, packaged in one bold book.Gaia Moore is brilliant and beautiful. She’s trained in three kinds of martial arts, has a reflex speed that’s off the charts, and can break codes in four languages. She’s also missing the fear gene. Special attributes and fearlessness aside, Gaia simply wants a regular life, one with friends, and maybe even a boyfriend. And although the guy she really wants is still utterly unavailable, there are other options. Like the new dark and mysterious boy who is definitely interested. Gaia might be ready to take a walk on the wild side, but her love life is nothing compared to the danger that’s closing in. Still on the search for information about her family, Gaia is finding out more and more each day…and one of her friends might be behind everything. Gaia must figure out who is about to betray her—and the wrong decision could be deadly.

"Be prepared for an addictive read." ~Tijan, NYT Bestselling AuthorA ballerina from the wrong side of town...The football star who can't forget her... Ballerina Dovey Beckham is determined to prove she's more than just a girl with the wrong pedigree. She does whatever it takes to succeed, even if that means surrendering her body but never her heart.Until the day she meets him, Cuba Hudson, the most popular guy at Briarwood Academy.Suddenly, the girl everyone thought unbreakable might just shatter. Cuba "Hollywood" Hudson might be a star football player, but his life has never been perfect. Until the day he meets her, and she offers him something he's never had. Their passion is electric, their connection deep, but once in a lifetime kind of love doesn't come easy...especially when dirty money and past sins come calling. Welcome to Briarwood Academy . . . where sometimes, the best things in life are Very Wicked Things.*Author's note: Each book in the series is written as a stand-alone love story following a new couple, but you'll enjoy reading the other titles and seeing familiar faces return. 1: VERY BAD THINGS (Nora and Leo) 2: VERY WICKED THINGS (Dovey and Cuba)3. VERY TWISTED THINGS (Violet and Sebastian)

Roxi Gold feels like a throwaway. Shuttled from one foster home to another for most of her life, she longs for a real family and a place to call home. She'll do anything to fit in and please her new guardian--even if it's against the law. Soon she's traveling the country in an RV stealing rare books from unsuspecting bookstores even as guilt hounds her. Police officer Abby Dawson has witnessed the worst of society, and not just at work. Her high-powered attorney ex-husband has wrested her daughter away from her in a bitter custody battle, and she's lucky if she sees her daughter at all. The job she once loved has become a chore, the world isn't any safer, and her life seems to have no purpose. One fateful night a botched robbery changes both Abby's and Roxi's lives forever. While Abby searches for justice, Roxi finds herself on the run in the small town of Elk Valley, Colorado. Will the power of forgiveness set them free, or will they both remain bound by guilt?

Passion and danger collide in the this contemporary romance featuring the Lawless siblings—from New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake. When Drew Lawless discovers a fatal flaw in his plan to avenge his parents’ deaths, he turns to the one woman he promised he wouldn't touch. He offers her a deal, one that will bring her into his investigation, his life, and his bed.  Investigative reporter Shelby Gates never dreamed how twisted the case would become—or how fascinated she would be with Drew. Every day they spend together binds them. And every night brings her closer to realizing he might be the man for her.  As Drew's feelings for Shelby grow, so does the danger. From the streets of Dallas to Austin’s high-tech business world, Drew and Shelby play a game begun twenty years before—a game they will win, or die trying.

Dream Nelson is a girl with the perfect family: Her father is a high school principal and her mother is an educator as well. Dream herself is a middle school teacher, who has one flaw;she loves bad boys--thugs. Jamal Stewart is a tall, attractive ex con who is released from prison with nothing, but he promises that he will be rich again, because while he didn't have any money, he still had his drug connection in California. Jamal navigates himself to the top of the drug world and this affords him the life of luxury, cars, condos, expensive jewels and the drop dead gorgeous Dream Nelson. When Jamal meets Dream he wanted her at any expense and he knew he would do anything to get her, but there was one problem, Dream is in a relationship with another convict. After much convincing Dream gives Jamal a chance and the two become a item. Dream knows that Jamal's lifestyle is dangerous and tries to steer him away from the streets, but it's not enough convincing. Dream's family and friends warn her that being with a Big Drug Dealer is bad news but against her family and friends warnings Dream sticks by her man even when she learns the FEDS are on his trail.