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THE RUTHLESS GROOM (Wedded Bliss Book 2) by Monica Murphy
Release Date: June 14th
Genre/Tropes: Arranged Marriage/Fake Relationship/Dark Romance/Contemporary Romance/Billionaire Romance/Enemies-to-Lovers
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I didn't plan to marry a reclusive heiress. Lucky for me, I find myself attracted to my beautiful new bride. Our arranged marriage connects two powerful companies. That we’re compatible between the sheets is a bonus, but I didn’t bargain on her ex showing up at the wedding reception uninvited.
That pushed me right over the edge.
I protect what’s mine, and Charlotte is now mine, whether she likes it or not. Our honeymoon is a disaster in paradise. I’m angry. She’s resentful. All those swirling emotions explode in the most physical ways.
But even as I'm drawn closer to my new wife, there’s still a threat looming out there. Seamus McTiernan is determined to destroy what we’ve created.
I won’t let anything tear us apart.


Luca Sovrano. One of the Sovrano Seven.
Ruthless Capo. Dangerous Villain.
The most beautiful man I've ever seen.
Our paths should never have crossed,
but when he's thrown into the same cell as me we are trapped together.
And forced to play a dangerous game to survive.
When he asks me to pose as his pretend wife,
I agree.
But what begins as a fake relationship,
Blows up into real life longing.
When we escape together, he vows to protect me.
But who will save me from him when he finds out my secret...?
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Excerpt
"Get off of me," she snarls.
"Only if you promise to listen," I shoot back.
"First, you get off me."
"First, you promise to listen."
"I’ll do no such thing."
"In which case..." I place more of my weight on her and her gaze widens.
"You wouldn’t." She scowls.
"Try me." I allow my lips to curve in a smirk. Using my weight to hold her captive while I try to make her... Listen to me? It’s a dick move, but fuck that. We’re in trouble, and the only way out is if I get her to follow my directions.
Her face pales a little, then her lips firm. "Fine," she says in a low voice.
"I didn’t hear you," I drawl.
"A-hole," she murmurs under her breath.
"Heard that, and it’s alphahole to you."
She opens and shuts her mouth. "You have an inflated opinion about yourself, don’t you?"
"Not the only thing that’s inflated, Angel."
"Don’t call me that."
"I’ll call you
anything I want." I allow my grin to widen.
Her scowl deepens. "You… you… Dickwaffle!"
I blink, then can’t stop the chuckle that rolls up my throat. I laugh so hard, my whole body shakes, and as a result, she shakes under me. "That’s a creative insult, I’ll give you that."
"I’m just getting started," she shoots back.
"You and I are going to have fun; I can feel it," I tease her.
"Get off of me." She slaps my shoulder, and the vibrations shudder through my brain. The back of my head begins to throb in earnest. I touch the space and my fingers come away wet.
"Is that blood?" She stares at it, then at my face. "Does it hurt?"
"Are you concerned?" I narrow my gaze on her.
"Of course not. But since we are, clearly, having a conversation, can you please get off me now?"
"We are, aren’t we?" I roll off of her, and once on my feet, extend my arm to her. "Luca Sovrano."
She sits up, then pushes off the bed and stands facing me.
"What the hell did you think you were doing earlier?" She scowls.
"Trying to distract you so you wouldn’t scream and make those guys come in here again."
She pales a little, and her gaze flicks to the door. "Did they take you, as well? I mean, obviously, they did take you... But how did they overpower you? You seem—"
"Strong? Virile? Sexy?"
She darts me an annoyed look. "Does everything always have to be about you?"
"Not always… but mostly." I wiggle my fingers. "At least shake my hand, will you?"
"If you think I want to be your friend after what you did earlier, you are sadly mistaken."
"Considering we’ve already exchanged saliva, a handshake doesn’t seem that far-fetched."
She throws up her hands. “You’re gross."
"And you’re cute when you are angry."
"Eh?" She opens and shuts her mouth. "Who are you again?"
"Luca Sovrano, part of the Sovrano Seven."
"What are you, some kind of underground Mafia gang?"
"How’d you guess?"
"You’re joking, right?" She begins to laugh, but she must notice the look on my face, for her lips firm. "You’re not joking."
"Not at all," I confirm.
"Oh for F's sake." She takes a step back, as if she’s just realized the predicament she’s in. Too late, baby. I’ve already set my sights on you, and I’m not letting go that easily.
"So, you’re part of a Mafia outfit?"
"I am the Mafia." I widen my stance. "And you’re trapped with me in this cell."

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a playboy wants a one-night stand... No strings attached.
Gabriel Hill dates someone new every night. Glamorous parties and smoke-filled clubs. He has no interest in the prim little baker. Until he finds out she's connected to his family's downfall.
He wants information. Revenge. And worst of all, he wants Elise Bettencourt in his bed. Again and again and again.
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The Ruthless Groom by Monica Murphy is now live!
I didn't plan to marry a reclusive heiress. Lucky for me, I find myself attracted to my beautiful new bride. Our arranged marriage connects two powerful companies. That we're compatible between the sheets is a bonus, but I didn't bargain on her ex showing up at the wedding reception uninvited.
That pushed me right over the edge.
I protect what's mine, and Charlotte is now mine, whether she likes it or not. Our honeymoon is a disaster in paradise. I'm angry. She's resentful. All those swirling emotions explode in the most physical ways.
But even as I'm drawn closer to my new wife, there's still a threat looming out there. Seamus McTiernan is determined to destroy what we've created.
I won't let anything tear us apart.
He has no idea who he's dealing with. I will end him.
Watch me.
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Monica Murphy is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling romance author. Her books have been translated in almost a dozen languages and have sold over two million copies worldwide. Both a traditionally published and independently published author, she writes young adult, new adult and contemporary romance.
A native Californian, she lives on fourteen acres in the middle of nowhere with her husband, son, their goofy dog, and three cats. When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing. Or reading. Or binge watching something.
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𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.
𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐝.
I was supposed to save her.
𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑢𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑟.
My need for her was sick. Twisted.
It came from a dark and dangerous place.
But I wasn’t the only one with sadistic desires.
The Brotherhood had plans of its own- a game they wanted to play.
They wanted to break me, break her, break us.
I dared them to try.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆.
𝐷𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠. 𝑊ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝑏𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠, 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝐻𝐼𝐺𝐻𝐿𝑌 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑀𝑖𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑓 𝑁𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐻𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑑 𝐸𝑣𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘.
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Luca Sovrano. One of the Sovrano Seven.
Ruthless Capo. Dangerous Villain.
The most beautiful man I've ever seen.
Our paths should never have crossed,
but when he's thrown into the same cell as me we are trapped together.
And forced to play a dangerous game to survive.
When he asks me to pose as his pretend wife,
I agree.
But what begins as a fake relationship,
Blows up into real life longing.
When we escape together, he vows to protect me.
But who will save me from him when he finds out my secret...?
A brutal mob boss is brought to heel by the fiery spirit of a jazz dancer who teaches him the meaning of love, in this enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience dark billionaire romance. This is a stand alone. 1-Click NOW

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Release Date: June 10
It started with a kiss.
Admittedly, it was a moment of weakness on my part. But even the strong-willed have been known to fall for a hard body underneath a tailored suit and a five o’clock shadow coating a sharp jawline.
It didn’t matter that Jackson St. James was nothing but trouble. Trouble was just my type.
Been there.
Done him.
Not making that mistake again.
We were friends, a low-key affair we designed ourselves—over before we began. After all, together we made no sense.
Jackson is into sports. I prefer the arts.
He gulps beer. I sip champagne.
While I might not be described as humble, his arrogance is through the roof.
But when he asks if we can talk, my traitorous Louboutins come to a full stop. Although I’ve seen enough movies to know how these conversations go, maybe, just maybe, he’ll surprise me.
He has before . . .
We may have started with a kiss, but how will we end?
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RUINS OF TEMPTATION: Dark Enemies to Lovers Romance (Corium University Book 4) by JL. Beck and C. Hallman
Release Date: June 24th
Genre/Tropes: Dark Romance/Bully/Enemies to Lovers/Revenge Romance/Dub-Con-Non-Con
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“Mr. Diavolo,” one of them clears his throat. “We didn’t expect you to be here so soon.”
“Where is she?”
“Down the hall, last door. I’ll show you.” One of the goons jumps up, eager to show me what good employee he is. The other one is less worried about crawling up my ass and stays quiet instead.
“I’m Rick,” the one leading the way explains. Then he points at the guy following us. “That’s Bruno.”
I simply nod, not caring what their fucking names are the least bit. Rick stops in front of the last door, fumbling with the key to unlock it.
“What shape is she in?” I ask, while he tries out three different keys as if he forgot which one to use.
“She’s fine… I mean we roughed her up a little when she was mouthy, but nothing permanent.”
“Did you fuck her?”
“No,” Rick shakes his head. “Boss said not to.”
“And you always do what the boss says,” I challenge. “After all, you’re all alone in the middle of nowhere, nothing to let some steam off while a girl is right under your nose. Seems like a waste not to fuck her.”
“That’s what I said,” Bruno chimes in. “She is a pretty little thing too. Would have been fun taking her for a ride.”
Turning my head, I look over my shoulder at Bruno with a grin. “Maybe I’ll let you fuck her after all. Let's see how well behaved she is today.”
“Lets see,” Bruno smiles widely, showing off a set of uneven yellow teeth. Now that I think about it perhaps not. With a creak the door swings open and my eyes come to rest on her small frame curled tightly into a ball on a filthy cot.
For one brief moment a flicker of something, an unknown emotion, sprouts inside my head, but before it can take root I squish it. I don’t care about the situations she’s been through, it doesn’t matter to me.
What matters is what happens next…
Blurb:
I’ve spent years trying to be someone I’m not.
Controlled and humanized.
Still, the darkness lurks inside me, waiting for a chance to break free.
As the headmaster at Corium University, I must maintain professionalism and keep myself in check.
I manage to do that until the day I discover I have a daughter and all the carefully constructed walls I’ve built around myself start to crumble.
I know I need an outlet, a way to shut it off, and then she lands in my lap.
Delilah.
I want to punish her, humiliate her, and hurt her in the best ways.
It’s nothing but a cat and mouse game till I discover the secrets she’s hiding…
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J.L. Beck loves good books, wine, and coffee. She’s a lover of words and when she isn’t writing you can find her working on her newest book baby. She started her publishing journey back in 2014 and hasn’t stopped writing since. Living in Wisconsin with her husband, two kiddos, and dogs she wouldn’t trade them for anything. Well, maybe…
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Born and raised in Germany, C. Hallman moved to the United States when she was eighteen. She’s now a stay-at-home-mom to three boys, and happily married to her husband of 13 years. With a love for reading, that love slowly transpired into writing she put fingers to the keyboard and started writing about the dark side of romance.
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