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Levee (Golden Glades Henchmen MC Book 9)Fantasy · Jessica Gadziala
Levee likes his life just as it is: fun, free, and far from serious. Between endless parties, doing jobs for his outlaw motorcycle club, and dodging his grumpy uncle’s never-ending complaints, Levee has mastered the art of keeping things simple. But when his uncle’s artsy, eccentric neighbor barrels into his life, “simple” flies right out the window.
Jade just wants a life full of joy, beauty, and community. But her vibrant world of colors and canvases is thrown into disarray when she becomes convinced her upstairs neighbor has been murdered. Not sure if she’s being paranoid or if she’s onto something, she starts digging for answers on her own.
When her investigation lands herself in the kind of situation that leads her directly in the crosshairs of danger, Levee steps in to protect her.
As the sparks ignite and the danger reaches a fever-pitch, Levee must decide if he should trade in his carefree life for something messier, riskier, and far more meaningful…
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Hold Him Like Gravity (Lombardi Family Book 4)Romance · Jessica Gadziala
Rico didn’t get to be a mafia capo by trusting easily, but he never expected his newest employee, Kick, to be a threat. The meat shop he runs is a perfect front to launder the family’s money, but when a violent robbery leaves Kick hurt and shaken, Rico’s control begins to slip. Drawn by a need to protect her, he finds himself opening up in ways he’s never dared—and growing close to the one person who could ruin everything.
Kick just wanted a fresh start, a simple job far from the shadows of her past. But the night of the robbery changes everything. Because she couldn’t tell Rico every detail. Like when she realized the tattoo on the arm of one of the robbers connects him to her own troubled past, pulling her into a dark web of secrets and danger.
The more she uncovers, the more she’s forced to make an impossible choice: turn on Rico to protect herself or stay loyal to the man she’s coming to love, even if it means risking everything.
In a world where betrayal is survival and love is weakness, giving her heart could cost her everything…
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Callow (Henchmen MC: Next Generation Book 12)Romance · Jessica Gadziala
Callow, a battle-scarred ex-military turned outlaw biker, knows trouble when he sees it. So when he spots an underage girl about to leave a bar with the wrong crowd, instinct kicks in, and he steps in to stop her, then calls her mom, Sabrina, a fiercely protective single mother struggling to rein in her rebellious daughter, Daphne.
What he doesn't expect is Daphne starting to shadow his every move—even straight into the line of fire when an arms deal goes sideways. Now, Daphne's reckless behavior has made her a target for ruthless enemies aiming to take aim at the biker club.
But Daphne has her own agenda—playing matchmaker for her mom and the brooding biker she's sure is the perfect man for Sabrina.
As danger closes in, Callow is determined to shield Sabrina and Daphne from the enemies closing in. Because he sees in them the family he never knew he wanted, but can no longer live without…
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The Woman with the WarningRomance · Jessica Gadziala
He's a mafia capo ready to make a lucrative deal with a man he thinks he can trust.
She's a captive in the clutches of a madman, but ready to risk everything to deliver a message to a handsome, mysterious stranger: the deal he's about to make is a deadly trap.
With her captor injured, and pride bruised from having his plans thwarted, tensions are higher than ever. And she knows the only hope for her and her infant son lies in escape. Right to the one man she feels she can dare to trust.
* All books in this series can be read as stand alone.
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Keep You Close (Rivers Brothers Book 4)Romance · Jessica Gadziala
Atlas Rivers, a thrill-seeker accustomed to the adrenaline rush of extreme sports, finds himself grounded by a devastating accident, forced to return to Navesink Bank. Only to find a woman had moved herself into his home in some scheme set up by his siblings.
AJ had landed in Navesink Bank with the hope that this would finally be her chance to settle down, to put down roots, to stop running. When she saw an ad for a house rental, something inside her screamed that it was too good to be true. But she couldn't afford to question it further, signing the papers, and moving in.
Only to come home one day to find a man asleep on her couch.
Both parties are determined to find a way to make the situation work, and Atlas and AJ come to an agreement. She gets to stay. In exchange for helping him recover.
As Atlas and AJ navigate the uncharted waters of their newfound connection, they discover that healing can be found in the most unexpected places. But as the shadows of AJ's past loom closer, Atlas must reconcile his lifelong drive to explore, and his growing desire to suddenly stay in one place…
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Love Him Like WaterRomance · Jessica Gadziala
In the heart of the city, alliances are forged in the shadows and sealed with vows.
Renzo Lombardi, the notoriously ruthless leader of an organized crime family, sees the chance to end the feud with his rivals, the Costa family, demanding a ceasefire in the form of a marriage contract.
Lore Costa, the shy, sweet princess of the Costa family, goes against her family's wishes, and finds herself thrust into a new world when she agrees to marry Renzo, her secret infatuation.
It isn't long before Lore discovers that the fairytale romance she'd dreamed of is anything but, as Renzo becomes consumed with the demands of his legacy, becoming a ghost haunting the shadows of Lore's life, and leaving her adrift in a sea of loneliness.
By the time Renzo realizes his mistakes and tries to win back the heart of the woman he never knew he needed, whispers of greed and betrayal threaten to tear apart everything they have begun to hold dear, testing their fragile bonds amidst the treacherous currents of power and deception…
– This is a standalone story with steam, no cheating, and an hea –
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Brooks (Henchmen MC: Next Generation Book 11)Romance · Jessica Gadziala
Receiving the devastating news of his childhood best friend's untimely death, Brookss world is turned upside down as he finds he is charged with the task of settling Clay's final affairs. In doing so, he uncovers a final plea: to look after his friend's little sister, Cali.
Cali, reeling from her brother's sudden death, is spiraling in her grief, spending all her time seeking out experiences to numb the pain and silence the fear of being left all alone in the world.
When Brooks tracks her down, their worlds collide.
She resents his intrusion. He is frustrated by what he sees as a self-destructive streak.
Sparks fly as they clash, each unwilling to bend to the other's will.
But as they spend more time together, old feelings reemerge, and their tension transforms into a different kind of heat. Amidst their growing attraction, unexpected and unsettling truths begin to surface, leaving them to suspect that Clay's death might not have been a tragic accident after all.
As they try to navigate their intense new feelings, they must also work to uncover the truth behind Clay's demise. Before the dangers of what brought them together tears them apart…
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Need Him Like Oxygen (Lombardi Family Book 2)Romance · Jessica Gadziala
Within the ruthless hierarchy of the mafia, Dav and Cinna reign as powerful capos within the same crime family.
Dav, with his gregarious charm and flirtatious disposition, hides a secret darkness that few ever glimpse. Despite his relentless advances, Cinna, strong-willed and fiercely independent, keeps him at arms length, determined to prove herself an equal in a male-dominated world.
One night, Cinnas resolve is fractured when she is brutally attacked, leaving her shattered. Desperate to maintain her hard-earned respect amongst her family, she seeks out Dav, the only person she feels she can trust, begging for his help and swearing him to secrecy.
As she recovers under his protective care, a slow-building chemistry finally ignites between them, leading to a passionate encounter that leaves them both reeling.
But Cinnas fears push her to erect walls around her heart, leaving Dav behind as she hunts for her assailant.
Yet, destiny keeps drawing them together, and with each dangerous step towards uncovering the truth, their growing feelings become impossible to ignore…
* Each book in this series can be read as a standalone. *
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Riff (Shady Valley Henchmen Book 6)Romance · Jessica Gadziala
Ready to head home after many long weeks on the road, twins Riff and Raff gear up for one final arms deal deep in the woods. But betrayal lurks in the shadows, leading to a violent shootout.
Separated from his brother and desperate, Riff takes refuge in a shed on the property. Where he finds Vienna—starved, cold, and chained to the floor.
Determined to save her, Riff helps Vienna escape, and together they endure the wilderness until Raff can find and rescue them.
On the road trip back to Shady Valley, Vienna is scared and shy, haunted by her traumatic ordeal. Yet, despite her fears, she finds unexpected comfort and safety in Riff's presence. His protective nature and gentle reassurance begin to break through her walls, offering her a glimpse of hope amidst the chaos.
Back in Shady Valley, as Vienna begins to heal, a powerful connection forms between her and the man who rescued her, igniting a passion the two of them never expected.
But danger looms large, as the man who held Vienna captive is still out there, determined to reclaim what he believes is his…
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The Woman in the Warehouse (Costa Family Book 9)Romance · Jessica Gadziala
Anthony Costa is no stranger to trouble. Known for his clumsy nature and knack for attracting disaster, Anthony finally gets his chance to prove himself when he is handed his first solo job: tailing a mysterious Czech crew suspected of potentially stirring up trouble for his Family. It's a simple assignment—until it isn't.
Saylor's world just went up in flames. As a no-nonsense arms dealer, she's furious when her latest cache of weapons is stolen right from her warehouse. She tracks down the culprits, only to find a mafia henchman parked outside their hideout. Desperate and out of time, she does the unthinkable: she carjacks him at gunpoint.
Their alliance is probably an accident waiting to happen. Forced to work together to reach a common goal, Anthony and Saylor soon realize the job is far more complicated—and dangerous—than either of them first imagined. In a world trust is a deadly gamble, they'll have to navigate a maze of deception and betrayal, all while trying to keep each other alive.
In the end, clumsy or not, Anthony might be the only one Saylor can rely on—and the only man capable of stealing her heart.
** All the books in this series can be read as stand alone *
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Seek Him Like Shelter (Lombardi Family Book 3)Romance · Jessica Gadziala
Tasked with uncovering what the Bratva is plotting in the city, one day Elian sees something that wasn't part of the plan. A woman, targeted by the very Russians he's been tailing, is about to be silenced for good. Acting on instinct, he intervenes, not realizing that saving her will complicate everything.
As a campaign manager, Elizabeth knows how to navigate the murky waters of politics. But when she overhears the senator she's working for is in bed with the Russian mafia, her world is turned upside down. The next thing she knows, she's running for her life, and the only person who can help her is the mysterious stranger who saved her from certain death.
With the Russians closing in and the senator's dark secrets threatening to unravel, Elizabeth turns to Elian for protection. As they delve deeper into the conspiracy, the stakes grow higher—and so does the heat between them. But with danger lurking at every turn as Elizabeth tries to bring a powerful man to justice, the only way to survive is to stay one step ahead… or risk losing everything…
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The Lazy Witch's Guide to Vampires & VillainyFantasy · Jessica Gadziala
Roxanne Caulderone is not a witch who enjoys adventure. She's perfectly happy curling up on her couch, munching on snacks, binge-watching her favorite shows, and fostering a borderline problematic online shopping addiction while letting her spell vending machine do all the work for her.
That is until a handsome, brooding vampire tricks his way into her life.
Kidnapped, then offered a deal she can't refuse, she finds herself dragged into a dangerous labyrinth filled with ancient challenges and deadly traps meant to keep her from reaching the center. Where she can find the cure to Nathaniel's curse.
As they venture deeper into the spelled maze, they start to wonder if the biggest challenge isn't the labyrinth itself, but the growing connection between them that threatens to make Roxy second-guess everything she thought she knew about herself, and Nathaniel reconsider everything he thought he wanted…
+ A cozy (not too dark) paranormal romance with fun magic, a slow burn but with steam, and a HEA.
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