The fifth book in the deliciously steamy Kings of Sin series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ana Huang, where bad boy billionaires must atone for their sins in order to earn their love stories.He had everything he could've wanted...except her.Dangerous. Powerful. Reclusive.Vuk Markovic is notorious for shunning human interactions. The scarred billionaire rarely talks, and he has no interest in relationships outside his small but trusted circle.His only exception? Her. The beauty to his beast, the object of his obsession.He saw her first. He wanted her first. But now, she's engaged to his oldest friend―and the closer the wedding looms, the more he's torn between loyalty and desire.She should be his…and he might just risk it all to have her.***Beautiful. Successful. Glamorous.To the world, supermodel Ayana Kidane leads the perfect life. Her career has skyrocketed, and she's engaged to one of New York's most eligible bachelors.What people don't know is that the engagement is only a business arrangement. He gets his inheritance when they marry; she gets the money she needs to leave her abusive agency.Pretending to be in love should be easy―until she finds herself increasingly drawn to her fiancé's enigmatic best man.Vuk thrills and terrifies her in equal measure. She knows she should stay away, but when her wedding is thrown into chaos, he's the only person who makes her feel safe…Until his past catches up with them and threatens everything they love.

King of Envy

A.H. Cunningham dazzles in this sensual vacation romance exploring what happens when you step out of the office, take a chance on yourself—and discover your deepest desires.Genevieve Raymond was born an overachiever. After opening a hot new hotel chain location in Panama, she’s on track for a major promotion. But first, she desperately needs a break, even if her overbearing mother doesn’t approve. For two glorious weeks, Gen’s giving herself permission to explore the beautiful beaches of Colón—and the stimulating attraction she shares with her sexy-as-hell driver, Adrián Nicolas.After a family tragedy, Adrián's recently shifted his own focus to prioritizing the life part of a healthy work-life balance. To workaholic Gen, Adrián’s laid-back devotion to his family’s hometown hostel couldn’t be more appealing. Their long-term goals might not align, but two weeks in paradise only calls for seductive physical chemistry, and Gen and Adrián have got that, without a doubt.But when their intimate connection flourishes beyond sunsets and spice, Gen finds herself questioning whether the career path she’s been on is even where she wants to be. With continents between them, a real relationship doesn’t feel possible. Until fate reveals their futures might be more closely woven than they thought, leaving them wondering whether a two-week fling might have what it takes to last forever.From showing up to glowing up, these characters are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way.Don’t miss these other fun titles from Afterglow Books:The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy JanovskyThe Bookbinder’s Guide to Love by Katherine GarberaThe Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey KennedyFrenemy Fix-Up by Yahrah St. JohnThe Boyfriend Subscription by Steven SalvatoreManila Takes Manhattan by Carla de GuzmanFake Flame by Adele Buck

Out of Office: An African American Spicy Vacation Romance Novel

Sometimes the path to happily ever after runs through all the wrong places…Romance never did Maggie Anthony any favors. So now that she’s back in her small hometown as a divorced single mom, she plans to avoid it all together. Which would’ve been easy…if her first love hadn’t walked back into her life wanting a second chance…Xavier Wilson doesn’t blame Maggie for hating him. His commitment issues were legendary. Now that she’s back, though, he’s determined to show her how sorry he is. He knows he doesn’t deserve her. But that won’t stop him from trying to earn her…When all is said and done, will a little forced proximity, some neighborly rivalry, and a ton of unresolved sexual chemistry help convince Maggie to open her heart to Xavier again?There’s only one way to find out…Wrong Places, book one in the Rosa Oaks series, is a second chance, older brother's best friend, single mom, southern small town romance with a lot of laughs, steam, large friend group, and a cute toddler who will melt your heart! Grab this one today! Each book in the Rosa Oaks series can be read as a standalone, but for the best reading experience, read each book in order.

Wrong Places: An Older Brother's Best Friend Small Town Romance (Rosa Oaks Book 1)

A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • “[A] high-stakes story packed with slow-burn pining and plentiful tension.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review A cunning teen memory merchant falls for the handsome rookie officer on her tail in this swoony dystopian romance that's “one to watch” (Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of The Isles of the Gods)In 2364, eighteen-year-old Liv Newman dreams of a future beyond her lower-class life in the Metro. As a Proxy, she uses the neurochip in her brain to sell memories to wealthy clients. Maybe a few illegally, but money equals freedom. So when a customer offers her a ludicrous sum to go on an assignment in no-man’s-land, Liv accepts. Now she just has to survive.Rookie Forceman Adrian Rao believes in order over all. After discovering that a renegade Proxy’s shady dealings are messing with citizens’ brain chemistry, he vows to extinguish the threat. But when he tracks Liv down, there’s one problem: her memories are gone. Can Adrian bring himself to condemn her for crimes she doesn’t remember?As Liv and Adrian navigate the world beyond the Metro and their growing feelings for one another, they grapple with who they are, who they could be, and whether another way of living is possible.

The Dividing Sky

Enter a new world of romantic fantasy from award-winning author N.E. Davenport—a journey of powerful magic, enemies-to-lovers, and political intrigue—as a warrior-princess and a vengeful king from rival fae courts form a fierce alliance to take down a merciless despot.Princess of the Aether Dominion, Kadeesha wants nothing to do with fae politics. She is a warrior, first and foremost, and believes her greatest strength is leading her squadron of elite winged serpent flyers to protect her homeland. But bound since infancy to be betrothed to the Hyperion High King, ruler of all Dominions, she has no choice but to do what men have chosen for her.Repulsed by the idea, she decides to spend one last night of freedom—in the arms of a dangerous stranger who takes her to sexual heights she’s never experienced before…but who is only using Kadeesha to set a trap for the High King.For the High King and the kings of his six Dominions were responsible for the decimation of the Apollyon Court, and its new king, Malachi, wants his pounds of flesh. On Kadeesha’s wedding day, Malachi and his special forces attack. Her father is killed, and Malachi wounds the High King, ultimately taking Kadeesha as hostage back to his land.But she is no true hostage. The two form a pact: she will help lure the High King so Malachi can kill him once and for all, and he in turn will not harm Kadeesha or the Aether people. And as much as Kadeesha hates politics, she is now the Queen of her folk. Fae bonds are unbreakable…and so, perhaps, is the attraction Kadeesha and Malachi feel for each other. For even as they must publicly display their connection to provoke the High King’s jealousy, they struggle to resist the powerful allure between them in order to achieve their ultimate goals.

Our Vicious Oaths: A Dark Romantasy of Unbreakable Bonds, Fae Politics, and a Dangerous Attraction Amidst a Battle for Ultimate Power

DELUXE EDITION--featuring beautiful dark red sprayed edges!Welcome to the dark world of The Hunted Kingdom where the daughters of modern-day mob families are reimagined fairy tale princesses like you’ve never seen before. In Huntsman, family is power... and power is everything.Nine years ago, my aunt took everything from me.My world. My throne. My mother.I’ve bided my time since then, serving under her in the Mwuaji crime family, but she’s crossed another line. She put a price on my head, sending the legendary assassin the Huntsman, Malachi Bowden, after me.The Huntsman’s never failed a contract before, but I know everything there is to know about him. It’s finally time for me to take my revenge and finish the war my aunt started.The Huntsman might be my death. But Malachi Bowden?He’s my weakness.Huntsman is a dark mafia romance that explores themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for everyone. Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book.Tropes:Enemies to loversForced proximityTouch her/him and dieMorally grey MMCsRevengeFairytale reimagining

Huntsman (Hunted Kingdom, 1)

KaiHow long do you have to be apart from someone before you can say you don’t know them anymore?How long does someone have to be out of your life before your every waking thought doesn’t revolve around them?Olivia Harding bulldozed her way into my life at twelve years old. She broke my heart at nineteen and I haven’t seen her once in the thirteen years since.She chose her career over me. And now, because life is a cruel and coldhearted bitch, I’m praying that she gives me a chance to help her save it.The smart thing to do would be to keep my distance, to keep it strictly professional.But I’ve never been smart when it comes to her.OliviaSoccer is all I ever wanted in life.And then I met Kai Morris.He turned my life upside down in the best way possible. He was there when those that I needed weren’t and how did I repay him? I broke his heart.He should hate me after what I did and he definitely shouldn’t be willing to help me get my career back on track.Now, for the next year I’ll have to feel his touch, smell his intoxicating scent, and look into his devastatingly beautiful eyes. He makes me want things I haven’t thought about in so long.But I can’t have him.There’s too much at risk. Too much truth I’ve tried to protect him from all these years.When the truth comes out, will he be able to forgive me? Because I don’t think I’m strong enough to walk away from him a second time.

Where We Found Our Passion (Lost & Found Series Book 3)

AdrianKiara has been my only desire since the moment I laid eyes on her. Radiantly beautiful and effortlessly kind, she resembled a goddess of the sun One smile, one conversation, one dance - one kiss was all it took for me to make my decision: Kiara was going to be mine. And now, with the perfect opportunity falling in my lap, I was going to claim her.KiaraOpening my own restaurant was always my dream. When it finally came true, I had no idea it would bring a living nightmare to my doorstep.The establishment I’d nourished and re-branded was deep in debt to one of the most dangerous families in the city, and the debt collector was no one other than the unhinged heir. This situation wouldn’t be so bad if Adrian accepted payments. But, he doesn’t want money - he wants me.

Heir of Flames: Book 1 of the Cartel Elements Series

Lionel Miller was my best friend, the love of my life and my first heartbreak.Before he went pro, we were inseparable.I was his Buttercup and he was my Butch.That is, until the unexpected happened.In one swift stomp to my heart we went from best friends and lovers… to strangers.What happens when years later, he makes a surprise appearance at my wedding?Where do we go from here?How do we deal with the hurt from the past, and is there still something between us?Can we rekindle the flames or has our love burned out?Tropes⚽️ Second Chance💚 Childhood Best Friends⚽️ Friends to Lovers💚 Black Love⚽️ Dual Timeline💚 Dual POV⚽️ Caribbean Culture💚 Young Adult⚽️ New Adult💚 Football Romance⚽️ V!rgin CharactersYA/NA crossover romance, suitable for readers aged seventeen and older due to mature content and language.

She's A Keeper (She Can Play Book 1)

Lauren Chandler returns to Bryson City, North Carolina, with her fiancé, Evan Kaizer, to prepare for their engagement party. However, her ex, Kenton Lennox, keeps getting in her way, and the fact that the party is being hosted at a resort owned by Lennox Enterprises only complicates things further.Kenton has never understood how Lauren could walk away from their relationship just because he wasn’t ready for marriage. But he’s certain that the passion she once shared with him is missing in her relationship with Evan.Will two days alone with Lauren be enough time to convince her that she’s making a huge mistake?

Before You Say I Do (A Lennox In Love Book 4)

Two opposites. Undeniable attraction. Three mobsters. An offer they can’t refuse. It sounds like trouble as Jackson Jones and Mackenzie Cunningham, reluctant partners and two of the best private investigators in Los Angeles, return to solve their most dangerous case yet.Jackson Jones and Mackenzie “Mac” Cunningham can’t agree on anything. After coming close to death on their last case, the two have decided to team up but they can’t even decide on how to furnish their new office. Jackson wants to make a big splash. Mackenzie just wants a desk and some filing cabinets to clean up the mess. Before they can reach a truce on the decor, the two PIs get an offer they have no choice but to accept: infamous gangster Big Ced and two of his mafia dons want them to track down a package. Or else. Things heat up in more ways than one as Jackson and Mac track down the sensitive information for the mobsters, while a police investigator is on their tail. When sparks fly between Mackenzie and Lieutenant Good Looking, Jackson’s jealousy and fiery back-and-forth with his partner has them flirting with danger in more ways than one. As they race through LA’s fanciest neighborhoods in a race against time, Jackson and Mac must stick closer to each other than ever as they dodge bullets, bad guys, and their feelings for each other. In the tradition of Mr. & Mrs. Smith set in modern LA, Sounds Like Trouble puts a fresh spin on the great investigative duos with an intoxicating blend of mystery, humor, and witty banter that you won’t want to miss.

Sounds Like Trouble: A Novel (2) (Sounds Like A Plan)

Alexandre Pierre was an exotic dancer at my sister’s bachelorette party and my one night stand. We had the night of our lives.But we haven’t seen each other since.What happens when a few years later, he shows up to the biggest competition of my life….. as my rival’s new coach?He wants to pick up where we left off.Our chemistry is still off the charts.But we’re on opposing sides.And I have a secret that will change everything.Can we make this work? More importantly, will he even want to when he finds out the truth?Tropes:Athletics Romance💜Secret Baby💜One Night Stand💜Athlete x Rival’s Coach💜Primal Play💜Open Door Spice💜Caribbean FMC x French MMC💜Reformed Playboy/Playgirl

She's An Anchor (She Can Play Book 3)

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