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Afterburn by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe sequel, and conclusion to 'Afterwards'.Chris Scaife is not the man Robyn Crandall thought he was.Now that she’s shown him the possibility of a new life, she knows that Chris wants it. And he’s used to getting what he wants. But Robyn is seeing some possibilities of her own, as a highly-valued member of the legal team at Chris’ multimillion dollar corporation... -
The Sin Trilogy Bundle by Georgia Cates
The Sin Trilogy is now available in a single volume. A NECESSARY SIN: I’ve watched him from afar for years. And he has no idea. I take joy in that. Through my observations, I’ve learned what makes this charming villain tick. Whisky. Power. Beautiful women. And Sex. Lots of it. Sometimes you must get into bed with the enemy for the greater good... -
Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNew York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author! Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption (Book 6 of the Legacy Collection) Alethea is at a crossroad. For as long as she could remember, it was her and her best friend, Lil, against the world... -
Until You Loved Me by Brenda Novak
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSometimes starting over means finding everything you’ve been missing… After catching her fiancé cheating—with another man–usually straight-laced, workaholic scientist Ellie Fisher liberates her wild side just long enough to indulge in a passionate one-night-stand with a tall, dark stranger she meets at a trendy Miami bar... -
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The Fall by Marie Force
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsDr. Ted Duffy has finally met a woman who makes him ache with desire. Too bad she’s dating his best friend of twenty years. This simple premise has momentous consequences for Ted in “The Fall,” a story that explores the bonds of friendship, the expectations of family, and the power of love to unite and divide. Ted is a third-generation pediatric oncologist in Boston... -
아기가 생겼어요 2 by Jung Lee
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratings2권 11~20화 『아기가 생겼어요』는 12개월 연속 월요연재 1위를 차지한 레전드 웹툰으로, 결혼하자며 성큼성큼 다가오는 강두준과 사랑이 먼저인 장희원의 아슬아슬 밀당 로맨스를 그리고 있다. 윤리적, 교육적으로 완벽한 선생님을 꿈꾸며 혼전순결을 지켜오는 중인 장희원은 오래된 첫사랑이 절친과 커플이 되는 걸 보고 큰 결심을 하며 회원제 고급 바로 향한다. 그곳에서 이뤄진 만남은 황홀한 원나잇으로 이어지고, 이후 산부인과에서 다시 마주친 그 ‘강두준’! 두준은 희원이 임신한 걸 알아채고 책임을 지겠다며 급작스레 청혼을 한다. 첫사랑에게 좋아한다는 말 한마디도 조심스러운 희원은 두준의 어이없는 청혼에 의문을 던지느라 몸과 마음 모두 바쁜 나날이 시작되는데…... -
The Princess and the Prospect by Christine Michelle, Christine M. Butler
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratings~Anna~ I was three weeks past my seventeenth birthday when I first saw him running like a dog, as prospects do, during a family club function. I knew he was far older than me since he’d served in the Army with my brother-in-law, Deck. He was definitely too old for me in the eyes of everyone else. I knew the rules, and I’d be breaking too many of them for this not to be trouble... -
Listed: Volume VI by Noelle Adams
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThis is Volume VI of a six-volume serial novel. A marriage of convenience has never been like this. Just before her eighteenth birthday, the doctors tell Emily she has three months to live. Not much time to complete the bucket list she's had since she was twelve. The first item is the hardest--"Get married"--so she turns to the only man she knows who can help... -
Listed: Volume III by Noelle Adams
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis is Volume III of a six-volume serial novel. A marriage of convenience has never been like this. Just before her eighteenth birthday, the doctors tell Emily she has three months to live. Not much time to complete the bucket list she's had since she was twelve. The first item is the hardest--"Get married"--so she turns to the only man she knows who can help...Categorized as:
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Ride With Whiskey by Nat Logan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter Whiskey and his brothers are all hurt by women, they vow to not let their hearts be involved ever again. They should have learned the lesson their dad did -that women can’t be trusted. A late-night poker game at their bar and too much to drink have he and his brothers deciding to make dating a game. No feelings, just good times... -
아기가 생겼어요 1 by Jung Lee
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 15 ratings1권 1~10화 『아기가 생겼어요』는 12개월 연속 월요연재 1위를 차지한 레전드 웹툰으로, 결혼하자며 성큼성큼 다가오는 강두준과 사랑이 먼저인 장희원의 아슬아슬 밀당 로맨스를 그리고 있다. 윤리적, 교육적으로 완벽한 선생님을 꿈꾸며 혼전순결을 지켜오는 중인 장희원은 오래된 첫사랑이 절친과 커플이 되는 걸 보고 큰 결심을 하며 회원제 고급 바로 향한다. 그곳에서 이뤄진 만남은 황홀한 원나잇으로 이어지고, 이후 산부인과에서 다시 마주친 그 ‘강두준’! 두준은 희원이 임신한 걸 알아채고 책임을 지겠다며 급작스레 청혼을 한다. 첫사랑에게 좋아한다는 말 한마디도 조심스러운 희원은 두준의 어이없는 청혼에 의문을 던지느라 몸과 마음 모두 바쁜 나날이 시작되는데…... -
Year's Happy Ending by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCould she settle for less than love?Professor Gideon Beaufort tried Deborah's good nature severely. He reviled her future as a trained nanny, destined to settle for a permanent post caring for other people's children.But was his proposal any more enticing, when all he wanted was a substitute for his young daughter and nothing more? "I won't pretend," he told her candidly... -
The Sheik's Surprise Donor by Erin Snihur
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRazeen el-Qazi never dreamed that he would be welcomed back into the royal family with open arms. Let alone his country, Kuwa. Now, with his brother and father deceased -- only one man can rule as Sheik of Kuwa.Razeen.What Razeen doesn’t expect is his past coming back to haunt him. In that of a child . . . His child... -
Why Choose the Bodyguards by Sylvie Haas
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm single. I'm pregnant. I'm a virgin.For every cautionary statement, there’s a poor soul serving as the example. For instance, you can get knocked up the first time you have sex. I’m sure there are a lot of examples so let’s skip ahead.You can get pregnant without penetration. Seriously! I did. And no, I’m not lying.But I am on a mission... -
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Bound by the Sheik's Ring (The Sheiks of Altair) by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLoving someone can be brutal. Sada had loved Zahir for years…but he was off limits! Every month, he came to her school to take her out for dinner. And every month, she fell a little bit more in love with him. Unfortunately, Zahir was best friends with Sada’s older brothers – very protective brothers! There was a brother code – and Zahir would never violate that code... -
The Sheik's Expecting Bride by Erin Snihur
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA princess in title only has very little to offer a Sheik like Kamran al-Rafiq of Nilan or so she thinks...Princess Hasna al-Noor has always wished to fulfill one last dream of giving her virginity to her childhood crush before being forced into a loveless marriage. Instead, she finds herself pregnant and without any options... -
The Sassy One by Susan Mallery
For the Marcelli sisters of California wine country, the season is ripe for romance! Francesca Marcelli married at eighteen -- right on schedule, according to her warm, colorful family, who have always said a beauty like Francesca need never worry about finding love... -
For Nick by Taylor Dean
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsZachary Drake had love in his life--and tragically lost it. He knows it won't come his way again. Andie Parker would do anything for the love of her life. Even marry a total stranger. In spite of the unorthodox manner in which Zach and Andie come together, there is no denying that things are unexpectedly good between them, taking them both by surprise... -
The Hitman by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDrake Cisco is a hit-man with an agenda. Ten years ago, his dad offed himself when he was accused wrongfully of stealing from the town's leading citizen. The fact that the black Drake was dating the man's white debutante daughter at the time had a lot to do with the way things went down, and once Drake figures this out, he's out for blood...Categorized as:
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Contingency by Paula Wiseman
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhere was God? Bobbi Molinsky's comfortable life is shattered when a forwarded email from her husband's account lands in her inbox. The email teases, "My whole evening is free again." After an angry confrontation with Chuck, she is left with the broken remains of an eighteen year marriage... -
Reckless by Jennifer Loren
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReckless, the sequel to Finding Ava: The decision seemed so innocent in the beginning, exciting even. How could I have ever known what was going to happen? How could I have ever know that someone could be so evil, so determined to destroy lives. I chose to ignore the advice of my brother and instead trusted - believed in friendship, believed in a woman I once loved... -
Sheikh's Surprise Son: A Sheikh Baby Romance by Sophia Lynn, Ella Brooke
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA swoon-worthy Sheikh… a fiery foreigner… and a baby surprise!When Bailey Andress is rescued from would-be attackers, she allows herself just one night of pleasure with the handsome stranger who saved her life... -
Gabriel's Promise by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsGabriel Sweeney is about to fulfill a promise long overdue; a promise made to an old army buddy who had been cut down in the same firefight that had put him in a coma for three months of his life... -
So. Long.: Bad Boy Next Door by Kelley Harvey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’m not going to be fooled by another Mr. Wrong. I once thought I’d found my Mr. Right—then my best friend found him as well. One divorce later, and this single mom swore off love, romance, and all smooth-talking, tattooed, bad boys. Until him. The worst mistake of my life moved in next door—a bona fide pain in my ass and pleasure everywhere else... -
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The Case Of The Mesmerizing Boss by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFormer Texas Ranger Dane Lassiter knows all about wanting. He had wanted Tess Meriwether for years, but he had scared her away after nearly claiming her innocence in one out-of-control moment. But when Tess barely escapes a killer's bullet, Dane appoints himself her protector, whisking her away to his Texas ranch. Now his toughest challenge is convincing Tess to accept safety in his arms...Categorized as:
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Forever and Always by E.L. Todd
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNow that Sean and Scarlet are together, Scarlet couldn't be happier. They were meant for each other and would make any sacrifice to be together. With her greatest friend as her new lover, their relationship was perfect. But when Sean asks her to move back to New York, she hesitates... -
Return of the Jerk by Andrea Simonne
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSteamy and fun, an irresistible story of one woman’s obsession and the jerk-like object of her unrequited love... Wedding cake baker Blair Thomas loves her life. Her business is thriving, her Seattle condo has a great view of the water, and her refurbished ‘65 convertible Mustang “Isadora” is the coolest car ever. She barely even thinks about that jerk she married five years ago... -
The Sheik's Captive Bride by Leslie North
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsErin needs Sheik Kamal more than ever. After being taken hostage by Kamal’s enemies, Kamal entrusts the Head of Palace Security, Talib, and Erin’s personal bodyguard, PJ, to recover his captive bride. When PJ is sent to retrieve Erin the last thing she expects is to fall for her partner. Talib is dangerously handsome, with a deep tan, luxurious black hair and piercing brown eyes... -
The Sheik's Reluctant Hostage by Leslie North
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSaja has finally met her match. She can't deny her attraction for Prince Basil Al-Qadir. She has never felt so vulnerable around her towering lover. He makes her go weak at the knees with just a touch or a kiss. When he spoke in his deep, husky voice everyone listened. He was a man to be respected – but that didn’t matter to Saja. She wasn’t afraid to challenge a Prince... -
Silent Night Man by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis Christmas, New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revisits a tale of danger and true love under the mistletoe…What does Millie Evans want in her stocking for Christmas? Just one thing…to feel safe. Even though her stalker is dead, he arranged for a hit man to kill her. Now the special government agent Millie has loved from afar for years has vowed to protect her... -
Don't Love Me by S. Doyle
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMarc The state took me away from my mother when was I twelve and sent me to live with an uncle, who worked on some fancy estate. That's when I met Ash, she was ten and the daughter of the man who owned the estate. She thought I would be her new best friend but I only wanted to be left alone. For years she was always there, always annoying me, always wanting more from me. But our roles were clear... -
Die Unberührte Braut Des Milliardärs by Clare Connelly
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s everything he shouldn’t want, she’s everything he should resist… Billionaire playboy Benedetto di Fiori is no match for his innocent bride of convenience. He’s hard-edged and cynical where she’s sweet and trusting... -
Michael by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTime is running out for Bailey Keehan. The sleepy little town of Birch Falls has been lovely, but now her dark past is catching up to her. Living everyday looking over her shoulder, keeping herself separate from everyone she meets, and unwilling to endanger anyone by getting close to them weighs heavily on her... -
Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night by Michelle Smart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsComing soon! Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night by Michelle Smart will be available Dec 27, 2022... -
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Accidentally Yours by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA brother’s best friend, surprise pregnancy, curvy girl romance ♥I know my brother’s best friend is off-limits,but it’s hard to resist a bad boy with an irresistible smirk.Especially when that bad boy is Drew Knight.One kiss with Drew absolutely melts me, makes me impulsive like I’ve never been—and turns into the best night of my life... -
Claimed by the Desert Sheikh by Susan Mallery, Olivia Gates
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis title presents a collection of stories featuring hot-blooded, hard-hearted kings of the desert who have chosen their... -
The Sheik's Secret Twins by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom the first moment he’d arrived, Sheik Malik bin Saqqaf had thrown her life into chaos. And the longer he stayed, the more she fell in love with him. But could she trust him? He’d betrayed her once, should she risk it again? They’d been lovers four years ago, a relationship that had resulted in her wonderful twin boys. Now he was back and he wanted into her life once again... -
Lady Love by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMerlyn had better things to do with her life than fall in love with Cameron Thorpe--like proving to her father that she could survive without his millions or his matchmaking schemes, and convincing herself that it didn't matter that men seemed to covet her money more than her heart... -
Now And Forever by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCharismatic Phoenix mayor Bryan Moreland had already won the devotion of his constituents and was well on his way to getting reporter Carla Maxwell's vote . . . until she found out that the hunky leader wasn't all he claimed to be... -
The Desert King by Olivia Gates
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTheir farce of a marriage will save his kingdom. And in return for an heir, Kamal Aal Masood will give his new wife Aliyah anything--except the trust and intimacy she desperately wants. When Kamal abruptly ended their blistering affair years ago, he vowed Aliyah would never ensnare him again. Only a fool allowed his actions to be ruled by his heart...Categorized as:
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To Tame a Sheikh by Olivia Gates
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe'd noticed her across a crowded room, and in that instant Sheikh Shaheen Aal Shalaan wanted her. With just a few words, Shaheen had his mystery woman in his bed, where she awakened passions he'd long denied.Then the sheikh discovered his lover's true identity. She was Johara, his childhood friend, now fully blossomed into a vision he could not do without...Categorized as:
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The Sheik's Pregnant Lover by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSidra couldn’t believe it when the man stormed into her life. He was everything she’d been looking for in a man; tall, handsome, intelligent – and after several secret meetings, she also found out that he was the ultimate lover. When their brief interlude is cut short, Sidra is hopeful that they might be able to manage a long distance relationship... -
A Convenient Arrangement: The Italian's Wife\The Spanish Groom by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTwo women in desperate circumstances find love where they least expect it in these two classic stories by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham! The Italian's Wife Holly Sansom has hit rock bottom. Homeless, broke and without friends, she has no way to care for herself, let alone her precious eight-month-old son... -
Stormy Vows by Iris Johansen
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFiercely proud of her independence, Brenna Sloan felt her assurance crumble under Michael Donovan's forceful approach. They were both fighters--but Brenna wasn't strong enough to reach out for the love she needed, and Michael knew only how to take--until he met Brenna. With tantalizing persuasion, he overcame her objections, urged her into a sudden marriage, and carried her away...Categorized as:
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Wyatt by Kristina Weaver
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFree in Kindle Unlimited. 5 other billionaire novels are included as a bonus. She doesn’t know me, but I know her. I’m the man who failed to save her four years ago. Kidnapping her wasn’t ideal, but it was necessary. Ellie’s life is again being threatened. The woman I love and want to spend my life with. I hate thinking about what my psychotic cousin will do to her... -
An Heir to Make a Marriage by Abby Green
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA legacy maid in Manhattan In desperation to save her father, housekeeper Rose O'Malley thinks she can trap a man... -
Bound by the Millionaire's Ring by Dani Collins
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe playboy's temporary fiancee Millionaire racing driver Ramon Sauveterre is no stranger to fame, but he'll do just about anything to keep the spotlight off his family... -
One Night with the Enemy by Abby Green
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn Argentina’s breathtaking vineyards … Nicolás de Rojas and Madalena Vasquez had a stolen affair amongst the Mendozan vineyards – until Maddie discovered a devastating secret about Nic, and left without another word. He will have her once again! Now Maddie is back, having inherited her family’s struggling vineyard, and she’s at Nic’s mercy – right where he wants her... -
The Sheikh's Redemption by Olivia Gates
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe would claim the throne. And her…For Prince Haidar Aal Shalaan, taking the reins of a kingdom in chaos is a matter of honor. Not that his rivals to the throne would be defeated easily. And then there is Roxanne Gleeson, the one woman whose memory he cannot erase, the lover who once rejected him. Now she pretends a cold disdain for their once—and still—desperate passion... -
Baby of His Revenge by Jennie Lucas
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I can make you explode with pleasure…" Kassius Black rose from the ashes of his catastrophic childhood driven by revenge against the father who abandoned him. With near complete ownership of his father's assets, Kassius's last vengeful step is to present him with an heir he'll never get to know! "And if I'm wrong, I will pay you ten million dollars...
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