The Romantic Suspense category has 2,922 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.6★ across 4,463 ratings. The most-rated is Public Secrets.
HOT Valor
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They told him she was dead. They lied.... Colonel John "Viper" Mendez is having the second-worst day of his life. Accused of using the Hostile Operations Team to assassinate a foreign official, he’s gone from being a respected military black-ops commander to a fugitive in the space of an hour. On the run, hunted, and stripped of his honor, Mendez has nowhere to go - and few people he can trust. Russian spy Ekaterina "Kat" Kasharin is a carbon copy of the woman Mendez once loved. Twenty-one years ago, Valentina vanished from his life. Kat claims to be her twin - but Kat’s lying. Ordered by her superiors in Russian intelligence to abandon the man she loved - or watch him die - Kat had no choice but to obey. But 21 years is a long time to love a man from afar, and Kat won’t stand by as a traitor plans his death - even if it means risking her heart and her life to save him. She can never reveal her true identity - or the secrets she keeps locked away. Secrets he would hate her for. Working with him is strictly business, and she won’t let emotions get in the way. But the attraction between them is smoking hot - and it’s not long before they’re burning up the sheets. When the truth comes out, the mission implodes. Everything Mendez thought he knew was a lie. He’ll have to pull it together though before a deadly foe succeeds in taking away all he loves. By the time he realizes Kat might be most important of all? It could be too late to save her.... The Hostile Operations Team is a covert military black ops unit. Their motto is "Where None Dare." HOT operators come from all branches of the military. The only criteria for membership: They must be the best of the best!
©2017 Lynn Raye Harris (P)2019 Lynn Raye Harris
Hot & Bothered
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He can never have her. Having her means the end of his career in the Hostile Operations Team. But when he learns she’s carrying his child, he’ll have to make a choice.... Ryan “Flash” Gordon has been drawn to Emily Royal bin Yusuf since the first moment he met her. But she’s a terrorist’s widow, which means she’s completely off-limits. A HOT special operator can never be with a woman whose name is on government watch lists the world over. But when Emily begs him for just one night, he can’t refuse. The next morning, she’s gone. Not just from his bed, but from his life. Emily can never clear her name - or can she? When a rogue CIA operative offers her a chance to put her past behind her and do something for her country, she leaps at the opportunity - even though it means leaving behind the man she’s fallen in love with. But not before she lets herself have one night with him. One night with stunning consequences.... The Hostile Operations Team is back in this thrilling new novel of suspense by a USA Today best-selling author! The Hostile Operations Team series: Hot Pursuit (Matt and Evie) Hot Mess (Sam and Georgie) Hot Package (Billy and Olivia) Dangerously Hot (Kev and Lucky) Hot Shot (Jack and Gina) Hot Rebel (Nick and Victoria) Hot Ice (Garrett and Grace) Hot & Bothered (Ryan and Emily) Hot SEAL (Dane and Ivy)
©2015 Lynn Raye Harris (P)2019 Lynn Raye Harris
The Ties That Bind, Book 1
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It's 1994, and the unexpected events of summer promise to be as hot as the heat itself in Chatham, New Mexico, for identical twin brothers Ransom and Harley Lawson. One is being groomed to lead by birthright in the Immortals MC while the other will challenge that generations-old rule for the greater good and survival of the club and their brotherhood. Inseparable since birth, the brothers have never let anything or anyone come between them until a returning ex-con club member and the arrival of a beautiful stranger cause their worlds to shift and their priorities right along with them. Fed up with her grandfather's autocratic behavior, 18-year-old Willamina "Billy" Stanton rebels and flees from Santa Barbara. She heads to Chatham in the hopes of finally meeting her estranged father when she stumbles into Immortals territory and into the arms of a lethal, green-eyed biker. For Ransom, she is everything his 22-year-old heart will ever desire, even more than the title of "Prez". However, his loyalty to Harley and the club come first - a fact that he's continuously reminded of as his twin embarks on a dangerous path.... Contains mature themes.
©2017 D. A. Young (P)2020 Tantor
Black Out
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Angelica Turner’s life is in danger. If she wants to survive, she’ll have to turn to a man with violence in his eyes and death in his soul. A man she desires, yet desperately needs to resist if she doesn’t want her shattered heart again. Hardened mercenary Colton Duchaine has wanted Angie since he first laid eyes on her, but he knows he’s the wrong kind of man for an innocent woman like her. His life is too dangerous, too unpredictable. He can never settle down. But when someone wants Angie silenced, Colt will do whatever it takes to keep her alive. And when she’s safe, he’ll get out of her life for good. Turns out that walking away is easier said than done. Angie is his - and Colt will stop at nothing to claim her for his own.
©2019 Lynn Raye Harris (P)2020 Lynn Raye Harris
Gold Mine
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Holly Frank is in trouble. The deadly kind. She and her sister must evade the authorities and the criminals who want them dead. Including Elijah North. The man who took her heart in Paris, her body in a prison cell, and her trust without remorse. He's determined to keep her safe. Even if that means losing her forever. Adam Bisset has his own dark agenda. She’s caught between the two men, torn apart with every sensual push and pull. Each touch is a lie, each whispered tenderness a trap — but she can’t resist them. Their lies are tearing her apart. Her enemies are catching up with her. And when she’s taken captive again, she finds out secrets to unravel it all.
©2020 Skye Warren (P)2020 Skye Warren
Dark
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“Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light.” (Madeline L’Engle) Darkness has fallen upon the Sparrow world. What seemed secure was breached, and what was assumed unattainable is possible. In this dangerous underground world, we Sparrows took our power by force. As dusk gave way to dark, we Sparrows are once again determined to use any means necessary to recover what is ours, secure our stronghold, and defeat those who appear unconquerable. The gauntlet has been thrown. We will not retreat. Darkness be damned. It is time for triumph. I am Reid Murray. For my wife and my brothers-in-arms, nothing, not even darkness, will stop the Sparrows from victory. From the New York Times best-selling author comes a brand-new dark romantic suspense trilogy, Dangerous Web. Dark, book 2, is set in the dangerous world of the Sparrow Webs. You do not need to listen to Web of Sin, Tangled Web, or Web of Desire to get caught up in this new dangerous and intriguing romantic suspense saga, Dangerous Web. Dark is book two of the Dangerous Web trilogy that began in Dusk and concludes in Dawn. Have you been Aleatha’d?
©2020 Romig Works, LLC (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
Disorderly Conduct
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A fun, sexy, suspenseful new series from New York Times best-selling author Rebecca Zanetti! Bullets and kisses can burn. The last person Anna Albertini expects to see in an orange jumpsuit in District Court - a place she so doesn't belong as a new prosecuting attorney - is Aiden Devlin, the man who’d saved her life when they were kids. For years, she has dreamed about him. Now here he is - his eyes blue, his chest wide, and his hands in cuffs. Sure, Aiden says he doesn’t want her help, and his ties to a deadly motorcycle club should give her warning. Yes, her new boss is a sexy Italian bad boy who might be using the case to climb to the top. Plus, the detective assigned to the case, with his green eyes and broad shoulders, wants her to stay out of his way. With so much testosterone surrounding her all of a sudden, most women would find it hard to concentrate. This might be why the case leads Anna to yelp during a spa appointment, fall out of a tree, and chase a naked old man around the courtroom. It’s a good thing Anna learned a long time ago to be her own hero, no matter how fast the bullets fly or the kisses consume.
©2020 Rebecca Zanetti (P)2020 Rebecca Zanetti
Beautiful Storm
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From number-one New York Times best-selling author Barbara Freethy comes the first book in a new romantic suspense trilogy: Lightning Strikes. In these connected novels, a lightning strike leads to love, danger, and the unraveling of a family mystery that'll change the past and the future.... When her father's plane mysteriously disappeared in the middle of an electrical storm, Alicia Monroe became obsessed with lightning. Now a news photographer in Miami, Alicia covers local stories by day and chases storms at night. In a flash of lightning, she sees what appears to be a murder, but when she gets to the scene, there is no body - only a military tag belonging to Liliana Valdez, a woman who has been missing for over a year. While the police use the tag to jump-start their stalled investigation, Alicia sets off on her own to find the missing woman. Her search takes her into the heart of Miami's Cuban American community where she meets the attractive but brooding Michael Cordero, who has his own demons to vanquish. Soon Alicia and Michael are trying to save Liliana's life as well as their own, as someone will do anything to protect a dark secret....
©2015 Barbara Freethy (P)2015 Barbara Freethy
Dusk
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“When your whole world is shaken from all the risks we have taken, dance with me. Dance with me into the colors of dusk.” (Ben Harper) I’ve served my country, a man, and a cause. I’ve given my whole being while at the same time finding its true meaning. There was no way for me to know that the day I met the men who were to become my best friends they would introduce me to the love of my life. Fiery, red hair, and hypnotizing, emerald eyes caught my attention. Creamy soft skin, a stark contrast to mine, seduced my body. Strength, devotion, and determination stole my heart. I am Reid Murray and I’ll kill without regret to once again dance in the dusk with my wife. This war has only begun. I won’t rest until it’s done. From the New York Times best-selling author comes a brand-new dark romance, Dusk, set in the dangerous world of Sparrow Webs. You do not need to read Web of Sin, Tangled Web, or Web of Desire to get caught up in this new and intriguing saga, Dangerous Web. Dusk is book one of the Dangerous Web trilogy that continues in Dark and concludes in Dawn. Have you been Aleatha’d?
©2020 Romig Works, LLC (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
Mafia Bride
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An epic mafia-romance trilogy that sets a new bar for just how dark a hero can get, from New York Times best-selling and Audie Award-winning author CD Reiss. Some girls dream of marrying a prince, but I never imagined I’d be sold to a king. Santino DiLustro. The king. The monster. The keeper of secrets. When he forced me to marry him, I cried for love I’d never know. When he locked me away, I cried for the freedom I lost forever. Every other tear I’ve shed is for my soul, because I’m falling for the devil himself. This is the first book of three in a series.
©2021 CD Reiss (P)2021 Flip City Media Inc
Cohen
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I’m just the girl who lost her family, who disappeared. I’m the girl who seems normal on the outside, confident and strong. But if you thought that you’d be wrong. Nobody knows who I am anymore. Nobody knows why I’m back. All they know is I have information they need - information to end the reign of terror falling over their club. I’m all they have right now, and they trust me. I know one thing for certain: They shouldn’t. I’m evil. I’m sadistic. I’m out for my own vengeance. I’ll bring the club down. I’ll bring everyone down who ever hurt me, starting with him: Cohen. Want to know what the best part is? I’ll do it with a smile.
©2020 Bella Jewel (P)2021 Dreamscape Media, LLC
Killian's Masterpiece
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All Rachel wanted to do was retire to a quiet island and start her life over. But all that changes when the shipment she had crated for Don Santoro goes missing. Now she has fourteen days to get it back. She sets out on a quest that leads her to the doors of the Celtic Demons motorcycle club - and Killian. A man who, by rights, should be her enemy, but who sets her body on fire. Killian 'Yankee' Ramsey, Vice President of the Celtic Demons, has just pulled off the heist of the century, intent on using his bounty as leverage against the Santoro organization to remove them from Demon territory. However, when the plans the Demons have in place fall apart, they need Rachel's help to get their turf back. Killian knows Rachel is the perfect submissive for him. Rachel wants nothing more than to give herself totally to Killian. But will their divided loyalties keep them from being together? Publisher's Note: This steamy Mafia versus Motorcycle Club romance is full of action and power exchange scenes.
©2018 ABCD Graphics and Design, Inc. (P)2021 ABCD Graphics and Design, Inc.
Sorry Can't Save You
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From multimillion-copy best-selling author Willow Rose comes an outstanding stand-alone mystery that will keep you guessing till the end! What if you thought your husband was a murderer? The man you loved, the man who gave you two beautiful children and a perfect life. What if no one believed you? Laurie Davis is the mother of two children, struggling to keep her family together since her husband, Ryan, went to war and came back changed. His PTSD is evident. He wakes up at night, screaming in fear; he can’t stand loud noises or anyone sneaking up on him. He even gets aggressive toward Laurie and the children. It has gotten so bad that he can no longer stay under the same roof as his family. When a woman from his squadron is found murdered, Laurie discovers something that makes her suspect Ryan, her own husband. But what do you do when no one believes a decorated war hero could also be a murderer? What if you don’t want to believe it yourself? As more people from the squadron turn up dead, by apparent suicides, Laurie digs deeper into the case. She is risking her own life by putting it all on the line in a race against time to avoid becoming the killer’s next victim. Buy Sorry Can't Save You today and you’ll miss sleep, skip chores, and have no time for family or friends.
©2020 Willow Rose (P)2020 Willow Rose
Up in Smoke
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Connor Bannon is supposed to be dead. Dishonorably discharged from the Navy SEALs, he's spent the last two years working as a street enforcer in Brooklyn for his cousin's crime ring. Through a twist of fate, he's now in Chicago, working undercover to bust criminals. But when a cute little arsonist joins the team - all combat boots, tiny jean shorts, and hot-pink hair - Connor's notorious iron control slips. Erin "she's getting away" O'Dea knows two things. She hates authority. And... Nope, that's it. When she's forced to operate on the "right" side of the law, her fear of being confined and controlled blazes to the surface. The last thing she expects is a control freak like Connor to soothe her when she needs it most. Worse, something behind the sexy ex-soldier's eyes ignites a dangerous inferno of desire. One that invites Erin to play with fire. And one that could get them both killed... Each book in the Crossing the Lines series is a stand-alone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order.
©2015 Tessa Bailey (P)2017 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. This edition is made possible under a license arrangement with Entangled Publishing, Inc.
The Awakening
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Something is out there…watching…waiting. It could be a mythical creature wreaking havoc on a Mystere hotel…or a malicious vandal. It's detective Tanner LeDoux's first case and - much to his chagrin - the hotel belongs to Josie Bettencourt, once the most popular girl in town and his unrequited love. A woman who now doesn't even recognize him. Josie's poor memory is Tanner's luck, however. He has a chance to be the strong, sexy hero who protects her and her hotel from mounting danger. Tanner's no believer in the old ways, but one stormy night, he sees something horrific he can't explain. And he knows, without a doubt, whatever lurks in Honey Island Swamp means to keep Josie from him forever!
©2013 Jana DeLeon (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
Carter
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Staying away was harder than he thought... Recovering from an accident was hell on anyone, but, for a stubborn guy like Carter, it was worse. No way would he be a burden. So he stayed away from Montana, where his best friend lived...and his best friend’s sister. Until Geir and Cade ask Carter to check up on a dog delivered to a small town close by, but the dog never arrived. Considering this was one of the missing War Dogs that Titanium Corp was handling, Carter was happy to assist. Maybe even relieved as it gave him a reason to go where he’d been afraid to go before. Walking into her partner’s office to find his dead body on the floor had sent Hailey down a nightmarish path that never seemed to end. Then it had started with Carter’s arrival. What else should she expect from the man who she’d always loved and who had rejected her time and time again. She’d hoped the attraction to him would have lessened by now, but it was even worse. As the body count mounts, and the town takes sides, Hailey realizes that Carter was always the one to back her up, even when it meant he could die in this fight that’s gone to hell. Particularly when Carter finds the missing K9 dog, and his current owner is on the wrong side of the war... Only Carter doesn’t care, knowing he’d always stand on the side of right, but maybe - if he was lucky this time - he wouldn’t be standing alone...
©2020 Beverly Dale Mayer (P)2020 Beverly Dale Mayer
Carson
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Megan Carson Flynn is dangerous and brooding. Intensely possessive. Angry, fierce. Haunted. He’s a member of the Clan. A criminal. And a single father who’d burn the world for his daughter. But when he turns his eye on me, I know I should run. I should definitely hide. But it’s already too late... Because, when Carson sets his mind on something, he gets what he wants. And what he wants...is me.
©2020 Jane Henry (P)2020 Jane Henry
Dangerous Stranger
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Mom always told me that getting into a car with a stranger was dangerous. She was right. I came to Spain hoping to start a new life away from dangerous men, but then, I met Rafael Santiago. Now, I'm not just caught up in the affairs of a mafia boss, I'm being forced into his car. When I saw something I shouldn't have, Rafael took me captive, stripped me bare, and punished me until he felt certain I'd told him everything I knew about his organization...which was nothing at all. Then, he offered me his protection in return for the right to use me as he pleases. Now that I belong to him, his plans for me are more shameful than I could have ever imagined. Publisher's note: Dangerous Stranger includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.
©2020 Piper Stone and Stormy Night Publications (P)2020 Piper Stone
The Leader
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He thinks he owns me because he chose me. I'll prove Mister Dominant Alpha Male wrong because this Rossi girl doesn't go down without a fight. Him... I will avenge my parents’ deaths. I will make those who are responsible suffer. All I need is her - the key to my plans. Her... I’m going to leave everything behind and start over. I won’t bow down to anyone. The last thing I need is him - the shackles to my freedom. Game on! Disclaimer: Contains adult language and (explicit) steamy scenes. No cliff-hanger.
©2018 Shanna Bell (P)2020 Shanna Bell
Rival Forces
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Desire is a force to be reckoned with When it comes to training K-9 patrol dogs, Yardley Summers always trusts her instincts. But when it comes to dating men, she keeps her heart on a very short leash. Mostly, she's too busy with her four-legged trainees at Harmonie Kennels to commit to a relationship. Only two men have managed to distract her: a handsome Doctors Without Borders physician who's suddenly gone missing - and the red-hot dog trainer from her past who's suddenly back in her life.... Now a K-9 rescue team leader, Kye McGarren has never forgotten the days he trained at Yardley's camp - or the nights he spent in her arms. When he hears that Yardley is on a mission to find the missing doctor, Kye is determined to keep her out of danger. With his K-9 partner by his side, he joins Yardley on a death-defying mission - one that reignites their mutual passion. Will Kye be able to rescue his romantic rival...without losing the woman he loves? Contains mature themes.
©2016 D. D. Ayres (P)2019 Tantor