Recommendations based on "King of Pain"

Aside from her dad, who passed away when she was six, Cassidy Jameson has only ever trusted one man: her best friend, Tyler. So of course she follows him to Texas when he leaves for college. She just didn't expect to be so drawn to their new roommate, Gage, a gorgeous guy with a husky Southern drawl. The only problem? He's Tyler's cousin.Gage Carson was excited to share an apartment off campus with his cousin. He didn't mind that Tyler was bringing the mysterious friend he'd heard about since they were kids . . . until the most beautiful girl he's ever seen jumps out of his cousin's Jeep. There's something about Cassi that makes Gage want to give her everything. Too bad Tyler has warned him that she's strictly off-limits.Despite everything keeping them apart, Cassi and Gage dance dangerously close to the touch they've both been craving. But when disaster sends her running into Tyler's arms, Cassi will have to decide whether to face the demons of herpast . . . or to burn her chance at a future with Gage.

Just a few weeks ago, computer prodigy China Mack's typical night in involved Endor Star Wars pajamas and a sensible bedtime. Now she's dating gorgeous tech guru Jackson Cooper--one of Forbes's Top Ten Eligible Billionaires--much to the Twitterverse's delight.Turns out, going from socially inept hermit to poster girl for geek chic has its challenges. China's relationship gets even more complicated because her role heading the top-secret Vigilance program--where she's partnered with Superman clone Clark Slattery--makes her a target. And when ruthless businessman Simon Lu plans to co-opt Vigilance software to blackmail government and military employees, he'll need China's cooperation--willing or otherwise.But not every enemy is so easily identified. Some hide in plain sight, in very high places, and mistaking foe for friend could be the last mistake China ever makes...

Christine Feehan takes romance full throttle in the second gripping novel in her No.1 New York Times bestselling Torpedo Ink series. Breezy Simmons was born into a ruthless motorcycle club - and now that she's out, she's never going to be that girl again. But when her past catches up with her, Breezy must go to Sea Haven to seek out the man who almost destroyed her. The man who chose his club over her and left her feeling used and alone. As vice president of Torpedo Ink, Steele is ride or die for the brothers he lived through hell with. He never thought he'd find something as pure as his feelings for Breezy, or that keeping her safe would mean driving her away with cruel words that turned her love for him to ash. Now, Steele won't let her walk away twice. He'll do whatever it takes to make Breezy his woman again - especially when he learns the real reason she came to him for help, and that the stakes are higher than he ever could have imagined . . .

Three Broken people.Separate.Adrift.Damaged.Raine loves Macen.He burns for her…but she’s off-limits.Until his best friend, Liam, says he wants her for himself.And their fiery collision begins…An innocent runaway, her tormented savior, and the shrewd player embark on an epic, passionate journey of rage, jealousy, forgiveness, and love to become Unbroken.(Read at your own risk! This juicy, tension-filled origin story will suck you into one of the most bingeworthy series EVER, filled with dark romance, angst, jaw-dropping steam, laughs, wrenching emotions, and a love triangle between two super-hot alphas vying for a sassy brat in desperate need of firm hands and a big heart. You’ve been warned!)The Unbroken Series: Raine FallingThe BrokenThe BetrayalThe BreakThe BrinkThe Bond

An electrifying journey pushes two damaged souls to their breaking point—and beyond. This up-all-night ebook bundle from the New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series includes the first three steamy Ethan Frost novels: Ruined, Addicted, and Exposed. “If you’re looking for a hot read, curl up with Ethan Frost.”—New York Times bestselling author J. Kenner He’s the last man Chloe Girard should love . . . but the first she ever could. Ethan Frost is a visionary, a genius, every woman’s deepest, darkest fantasy—even mine. And, somehow, I am his. He stole into my life like a dream. Turned my reality upside down and made my every desire come true—especially those I never knew I had. He demanded everything I had to give and gave me everything of himself in return. But dreams don’t last forever, and ours is no exception. Because my nightmares are darker, and my wounds deeper, than I could ever reveal. And as much as Ethan wants to protect me, the secrets we share will only tear us apart. The Ethan Frost series is intended for mature audiences. Don’t miss any of Tracy Wolff’s seductive novels: The Ethan Frost series: RUINED • ADDICTED • EXPOSED • FLAWED The Sebastian Caine series: PLAY ME WILD • PLAY ME HOT • PLAY ME HARD • PLAY ME REAL • PLAY ME RIGHT • PLAY ME: THE COMPLETE STORY The Lightning series: DOWN & DIRTY • HOT & HEAVY • ROUGH & READY The His Royal Hotness series: ROYAL PAIN • ROYAL TREATMENT And her standalone reads: LOVEGAME • FULL EXPOSURE • TIE ME DOWN

Readers everywhere savor Rochelle Alers' contemporary stories of sexy, sophisticated men and women who dare to risk everything for love. Now, she plunges us back into the lives of the enormously popular characters from her bestselling Hideaway...deep into an exotic, sun-drenched world of intrigue and deadly revenge, betrayal and unquenchable desire.With her half-brother serving time in an American prison for a crime he didn't commit, Serena Morris-Vega returns to her childhood home of Costa Rica to help her influential stepfather obtain his freedom. But when a mysterious stranger shows up on the Vega estate, close to death, Serena discovers that the secrets surrounding his true identity not only strike very close to home, but also prove to be a dangerously seductive challenge for her. Now, they must go past the bounds of law and duty to save themselves -- and a love that promises forever.

As an escape from her abusive marriage, Emily fell head over heels for her husband's bodyguard. But when he betrayed her, she left and never looked back. Now, three years later, Emily is forced back into the arms of the very man that showed her what it means to be loved but also shattered her so completely.Leo Cruz was the only man that ever made her feel like a woman should. With his scruffy good looks and honey-colored eyes, he melted all of her carefully placed defenses with one dimpled grin.When tragedy strikes and she is asked to search for her wayward brother, she is forced to face her past head on. Secrets are revealed and passion ensues as Emily fights to find not only her brother but the truth.

The heated follow-up to Twisted Knight and the second book in New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg's Tangled Hearts series.A dark and sexy romance of revenge, betrayal... and falling in love with the enemy.HoldenI let my guard down.And got screwed over by a woman without even knowing why.But it won’t happen again.Because the only thing I care about is burning this whole place down.RowanTwo can play this game.I gave my heart to a man who set out from the get-go to destroy it.Now I’m more than ready to show him just who he messed with.You wanted a war, Holden Knight.You’ve got one.

DOWN AND DIRTYFaced with a choice between bad-boy detective Dean Ryker and sexy power player Parker Anderson, Sage Reece fought the law--and the law won. But while Ryker's sizzling touch may rule her nights, Sage's days belong to Parker's cool, calculating intensity. . . .Both Ryker and Parker are determined to protect Sage from a brutal enemy who'd use her to pay for their mistakes. Yet when the usually on-point Ryker is distracted by ghosts from his past, Parker seizes his opportunity to get Sage's attention--and keep it in ways beyond her wildest dreams.Now, caught between a mobster out for revenge and two men who were once best friends, Sage must play to win--even if it means getting dirty. . . .

For Cain Casey nothing is more important than family, and having hers close--Emma, Hayden, Hannah, and the new baby--is as near as she'll get to true happiness. But enemies who lurk in the shadows threaten more than just her business, forcing her to question whether the biggest threat comes from having it all. As Cain continues to search for lingering adversaries like agent-turned-drug dealer Anthony Curtis, the FBI is hot on her tail and will stop at nothing to lock her away. Add the Russian mob into the mix and it might be too much to handle. It will take a transformation into the devil incarnate for Cain to keep those she loves safe and to hold on to her rightful place as the head of the family.