Recommendations based on "Hurt So Good"

All the twisted games are back as Devil's Night returns in this dark romance from New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas. Buried in the shadows of the city, there's an abandoned hotel called The Pope, surrounded by a mystery about the hidden twelfth floor and the guest who never checked out. Banks knows the local legend, but Kai believed the myth around the hotel. He and his friends think they know her, think they can scare her, but Banks knows something they don't. Even though she struggles to hide everything she feels when Kai looks at her, the person he seeks is much closer than he'll ever realise. She'll never reveal her secret. This Devil's Night, Kai will be the hunted one. But Banks doesn't understand what Kai had to turn into to survive three years in prison. He wants the hotel, its guest and his life back. But the more he's around Banks, the more Kai realises this new version of himself is exactly who he was meant to be. Kai's seen her hideaway. It's time for Banks to see his. **Hideaway is a STANDALONE dark romance with no cliffhanger. It is suitable for ages 18+**

I’ll enjoy teaching her to obey.It was supposed to be a hands-off protection job.But with her, I knew it was going to be all hands on.I had orders to keep Becky White safe.Keep our enemies from putting her in danger.But this isn’t like any other guard job.She’s not a princess in a tower, but a hellcat with claws to match.A hellcat determined to see just how far she can push my limits.I’m not supposed to mix business and pleasure.But I’m going to enjoy teaching her what it means to obey.Do whatever I say, whenever I say it.The first time was an accident.The second time got me hooked.By the third time...There was no way for me to quit her, so I figured I'll do the next best thing:Strap her to my bed and show her that I will never let go.SENTINEL is a full-length enemies to lovers romance between an unassuming librarian and the bossy, possessive biker sent to take her away. Contains violence, language, dark themes, and STEAMY intimate moments. You have been warned.Book 3 of the Grim Legion MC trilogy.

Now with beautiful emerald green sprayed edges and a never-before-seen bonus chapter!From BookTok sensation J. T. Geissinger comes Carnal Urges, a sexy-as-sin dark romance about a powerful mafia king who kidnaps the one woman who will threaten to bring him to his knees.Carnal (adjective):1) Relating to the pleasures of the body2) Given to sensual indulgence3) The man who kidnapped meThe devil has blue eyes, an Irish accent, and a hatred for me that runs deep.He blames me for starting a war. Consorting with his enemies. Getting his men killed. Though I’m innocent on all charges, he wants his pound of flesh. With an eye on revenge, he makes me his captive.But as we'll both soon discover, there are more powerful urges than that for revenge.When the devil meets his match but she’s his sworn enemy, that’s when the real war begins.Queens and Monsters Reading Order:Ruthless CreaturesCarnal UrgesSavage HeartsBrutal Vows

Love hurts, and no one knows it better than Georgina Kincaid. If she so much as kisses Seth Mortensen, the shy, sexy writer she's been dating, she'll drain his life force. Admittedly, the shapeshifting and immortality perks of a succubus are terrific, but it's completely unfair that a she–demon whose purpose is seduction can't get down with the one mortal who accepts her for who she is . . .It's not just her personal life that's in chaos. Doug, Georgina's co–worker at a local bookstore, has been exhibiting bizarre behavior, and Georgina suspects something far more demonic than double espressos. She could use an assist from Bastien, an irresistibly charming incubus and her best immortal friend, but he's giving Georgina some highly distracting come–hither vibes. Georgina is going to have to work solo on this one—and fast, because soon, Doug's life won't be the only one on the line . . ."Compulsively readable."—Rachel Caine"No other succubus will do!"—Vicki Pettersson"A delicious treat for Georgina fans!"—Kat Richardson"If damnation is this fun, sign me up!"—Lilith Saintcrow

“This is who I am. This is what I want. Now I need a man dangerous enough to give it to me.” Graduate student Vivienne Charles is afraid of her own desires—ashamed to admit that she fantasizes about being taken by force, by a man who will claim her completely and without mercy. When the magnetic, mysterious Jonah Marks learns her secret, he makes an offer that stuns her: they will remain near-strangers to each other, and meet in secret so that he can fulfill her fantasy.Their arrangement is twisted. The sex is incredible. And—despite their attempts to stay apart—soon their emotions are bound together as tightly as the rope around Vivienne’s wrists. But the secrets in their pasts threaten to turn their affair even darker...Reader Advisory: Asking for It deals explicitly with fantasies of non-consensual sex. Readers sensitive to portrayals of non-consensual sex should be advised. 

***Author Note: This is not a love story. This is a story of love gone wrong.*** Growing up the way I did, you'd think I'd be more screwed up than what I actually am. Soon as I turned sixteen, I left that bump in the road I called home and took my chances on the street. Best decision I ever made. Now, at the age of twenty six, I'm educated, employed and damn good at my job. My friends have become my family. Like me, they know what it's like to grow up unloved. But the saying is true. The world makes way for those who know where they are going. That's me. I know where I'm going and I'll get there eventually. On my own terms and at my own pace. But then there's him. I feel his eyes on me. I see him hiding in plain sight. He watches me. He makes me feel. It's unconventional. But it's real. I'm sure you're wondering how a person falls in love with their stalker. So am I. This isn't a story. This is my life. ***This book includes situations that some may find uncomfortable.

In the first standalone of her sizzling new series, bestselling author Shain Rose welcomes you to Paradise Grove, a luxurious, ultra-private billionaire enclave-where the stakes are high, and the secrets are buried deep . . .He's the forbidden enigma I wanted to ignore . . . but instead I'll be forced to share a home with him.Jameson Knight arrives at precisely the same time every day to pick up. It's the only time I see him smile.I don't ask questions because it's not my place. I'm just his daughter's favorite teacher, nothing more. . . . Until the first bullet flies by us at recess.Suddenly, I'm risking my life to protect her. And then Jameson drags me back to his estate, claiming it's a matter of life-or-death.Now I'm in the most beautiful home I've ever seen, faced with an offer from a man who's just as gorgeous: Be the temporary live-in nanny until he can ensure my safety and find a more permanent solution. It'll be easy, he promises.Yet, the arrangement is anything but simple.Not when Jameson's hungry stare is all consuming and his touch pulse racing. And definitely not when I find that nothing in this neighborhood is as it seems, including Jameson.He may be powerful, possessive, and protective. But he's also dangerous, demanding, and calculating.As more of his secrets come out, I should run but . . .How do I escape the enigma of Jameson Knight if he's already captured my heart?Get ready for a rollercoaster of love, power, and betrayal in Paradise-where the stakes are high but the secrets are buried bone-chillingly low.

From USA Today Bestseller Cora Kenborn comes a dark and steamy enemies-to-lovers Bratva standalone with a twist that will leave you speechless.No one is innocent in the eyes of Les Cavaliers de l’ombre.If your name ends up on my list, your time is up.No regrets. No mercy. No conscience.Until the enemy becomes my darkest obsession.Two days ago, I paid a price to fulfill a vendetta.Twenty minutes ago, I threw it all away.I came to take her life but claimed it instead.Now the proud Bratva princess is bound to a monster and chained to the past.But all actions have consequences, and my vow of vengeance has become a game of survival.I warn my pchelka not to rely on men with sin on their lips and ice in their veins.She cautions me not to be deceived by my own eyes.Neither of us listens.Eight years ago, I trusted Ava with my heart.Eight minutes ago, she trusted me with her life.We all make mistakes.*Please be advised that Darkest Deeds is a very dark romance novel with possible triggers. You've been warned.

TEMPT THE DARKNESSStrong-willed and independent, Paisley Nichols is used to taking care of herself. But when an insane mage begins tracking her every move and threatening her at every turn, she has no choice but to put her life in the hands of a demon.RISK THE PASSIONBurned by betrayal, demon assassin Iskander won't get too close to anyone. He spends his days serving his warlord and his nights indulging in carnal pleasures . . . and that's exactly how he likes it. But when a mage wages a wrenching psychic assault on his beautiful tenant Paisley, Iskander must defend her. Under his protection, she will be drawn irresistibly into his life and learn about her own mysterious powers. And not a moment too soon. The mage haunting her isn't acting alone-and he won't rest until he destroys both Paisley and Iskander.