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The Art of Breathing by T.J. Klune
Tyson Thompson graduated high school at sixteen and left the town of Seafare, Oregon, bound for what he assumed would be bigger and better things. He soon found out the real world has teeth, and he returns to the coast with four years of failure, addiction, and a diagnosis of panic disorder trailing behind him...Categorized as:
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Ninja at First Sight by Penny Reid
What do a cynical former Marine and a sheltered former Olympic contender have in common? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. He has a girlfriend and she’s never been kissed. He’s sullenly sarcastic and she’s earnestly empathetic. He can’t stop thinking about her. She knows she should keep her distance... -
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Scarlett and the Kiss Thief by Ivy Smoak
I’ve never been kissed. Because I saved my first kiss for my best friend, Axel Stevens. And he gave his away to someone else like it meant nothing. I was hoping that reinventing myself over the summer would make him finally see me. But I’m just as invisible as ever. Doomed to never being kissed...Categorized as:
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Adrenaline by Penelope Douglas
**You ask. You receive! ***. Have you read Bully and the rest of the Fall Away series? Would you enjoy having all the bonus content in one place? Adrenaline is approximately 36, 000 words of bonus scenes, deleted scenes, character conversations, and Q&As shared over the past few years and is mostly material not found in the actual books. Here, you'll find. . -
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Crushed by Lauren Layne
Lauren Layne’s latest novel about the healing power of redemption tells the story of a crush gone wickedly wrong, proving that what you want isn’t always what you need. Growing up in New York, Michael St. Claire never expected to spend his twenties wearing cowboy boots. But that was before he learned about his real father, a total stranger with a family in Cedar Grove, Texas...Categorized as:
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Liar by C.L. Stone
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsWorse than a thief, is a liar. Kayli Winchester can finally let go of her thieving past and for once walk on the right side of the law. She’s had enough of the hustle and is determined to become the good girl. But her brother, Wil, is still missing. On the hunt for him, she discovers something worse than a missing sibling: Marc, Raven, Axel, Corey and Brandon...Categorized as:
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Gentry Rules by Cora Brent
From NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Cora Brent, jump into fall with this swoony, spicy small town stand alone romance between a curvy single mom and the tattooed Marine protector who will do anything to earn a second chance…. ADDIE. Justin Gentry had always been my best friend and I had always been in love with him. When our friendship imploded, I was shattered...Categorized as:
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Hoax by C.L. Stone
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSomeone tried to kill Kayli Winchester. That someone is going to pay. After going overboard and nearly drowning, Kayli regroups and joins Axel, Corey, Brandon, Marc, and Raven back on board the Lucienda. This time, she's brought reinforcements. Liam and Henry join the team in an all-out hunt for a killer. It can't be too hard; there's only so many places to hide on a cruise ship... -
Broken Juliet by Leisa Rayven
How do you fix a love that’s been broken beyond repair? For years, Cassie Taylor tried to forget about Ethan Holt. He was the one great love of her life, and when he failed to return her love, a part of her died forever. Or so she thought. Now she and Ethan are sharing a Broadway stage, and he’s determined to win her back...Categorized as:
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Pelvic Flaws by Nikki Ashton
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLesley Jones, best-selling author of Carnage and CowSex said of Pelvic Flaws - "A realistic and hilarious take on starting over when you're in your 40's. Toss in a sexy silver fox and you've got yourself a great read"Chloe Walsh best-selling author Humorous, heartfelt and grippingly original, Pelvic Flaws is Nikki's best work to date... -
Professional Boundaries by Jennifer Peel
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAt thirty two, Kelli Bryant is ready to take on the world, and Chandler Media, as the new Marketing Director, but her plans are derailed when her promotion is given to none other than Ian Greyson, Kelli’s old college flame, her one true love and the one man she hoped to never see again... -
Reckless by Devon Hartford
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNow that Samantha Smith has confronted the demons from her dark past in Fearless, she’s excited to jump into adulthood with newfound confidence and friends Romeo, Madison, and Kamiko. Samantha passionately hopes that her dreams of becoming an artist are more than girlish fancy... -
Playing With Her Heart by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFrom the NYT & USA Today Bestselling romance author, a sizzling and addictive story of a woman with a broken past and the man who can’t fight his attraction to her…. Twenty-three year old rising theater star Jill McCormick has built a life out of pretending. Pretending she’s happy, pretending she’s not haunted by the dark secret that shattered her world six years ago...Categorized as:
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An On Dublin Street Christmas by Samantha Young
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsBraden Carmichael and Jocelyn Butler share their first Christmas together as a couple, exchanging meaningful gifts and spending time with family. -
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Just For The Summer by Danielle Jamie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBestselling Author of the Savannah Series brings you a fun summer romance novella showing the ups and downs of a hot summer romance. It's the perfect beach or pool side read! Ages 18+ due to Adult Content & Language. This novella is a prequel to the Chasing Carolina series out next year but can be read as standalone. **BLURB**. Chase Kenzington loves two things: fast cars and women...Categorized as:
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More of You by Laura Pavlov
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLife is sweet until it’s not…. I followed my dreams when I wanted to follow my heart. I spent the summer touring with the band. Cruz Winslow is the love of my life and. being with him 24/7 was amazing, until it came to an end. I needed to go back to school while he finished up his commitment to Exiled. But, that one decision threatened to tear us apart... -
Eden High : Series 2 Book 6 by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the explosion that could've taken Sian's life, Jace is at the end of his rope. No longer willing to leave Mandy in the same town, he's set things in motion to see to her removal. But first he has to protect the people around him, some from Mandy's wrath once she's cornered, and others, from retaliating against her.Categorized as:
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Elements of Chemistry: Capture by Penny Reid
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsPart 3 of Elements of Chemistry. One week. Manhattan apartment. Super-hot ex-boyfriend. …What’s the worst that could happen? It’s been nine months since Kaitlyn Parker has seen or heard from Martin Sandeke—nine months and five stages of matter. She’s lived through the worst of first-love heartbreak, and is most certainly stronger (and less likely to hide in science cabinets) than ever before...Categorized as:
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Wild Thing by Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe music calls Georgie. Every night, she stands offstage, watching Xan Valentine set fire to the crowd with music until they would burn down the city for him. His music wraps her until her fingers dance, desperately wanting the piano, but her terrified legs could never walk onto a stage... -
The Cruiser by Rowan Rossler
From award-winning author Rowan Rossler comes The Cruiser, a steamy billionaire romance set on the glittering shores of Monaco, where navigating the choppy waters of desire is anything but smooth sailing. Morgan de Rohan-Chabot. He's the most notorious yacht designer in Monaco, known for his bold designs and for leaving a trail of broken hearts in his wake... -
The Art of Loving a Greek Billionaire by Marian Tee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce upon a time, there was an ordinary girl who grew up listening to bedtime stories where there were no knights in shining armor or Prince Charming. Instead, it had Greek billionaires and this little girl dreamt she’d one day have Her Own Greek Billionaire to live happily ever after with. When this little girl grew up, she found what she was looking for...Categorized as:
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Roman's Having Sex Again by Nikki Ashton
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"My life is shite, and more boring than an iced finger – it’s basically bread for goodness sake; where’s the cream? To top it all off, my boss, Roman ‘The Ego’ Hepburn, hates me. ". Summer James has suffered a devastating change to her life, one that could shape her future. To make matters worse, she now has a new boss... -
Twisted Affair Vol. 5 by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDon't miss the final installment in the bestselling Twisted Affair series! I didn't want to believe it when my PI told me that everything I'd thought I'd known about my wife and my lover was a lie. But he'd had proof. Now I needed to decide what I was going to do with the knowledge I had... -
Twisted Affair Vol. 4 by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy life was almost back on track. I actually enjoyed my job. I had a gorgeous wife who my family loved, and an equally gorgeous girlfriend who I loved. But I couldn't shake this feeling that it was all going to hell soon. As Blayne Westmore tries to juggle the woman he's married to and the woman he's in love with, he begins to see that things aren't as simple as he'd hoped... -
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ONE by Heidi McLaughlin, Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBlind Date by Emma Hart ~ Blind Dates are the work of the devil… especially when your date could be the devil. My name is Bee Donnelly, and I’m a serial one-nighter. Carter Hughes is tonight’s Kryptonite. One Night with Harrison by Heidi McLaughlin ~ Alicia Tucker has had her eyes set on Harrison James from the beginning and all she wants is one night to prove she’s the one for him... -
Beyond Repair by Annie Hughes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLydia Baker is returning home, despite being less than welcome and less than excited about it. The last time she was in the nosy little town of Park Bay, she was being shipped off to the looney-farm by her own father. Her best friend, Kate, is the only reason she’s going back, and Lydia is determined more than ever to fix herself and stop relying so completely on her friend. Which would be...Categorized as:
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The Backup Plan by Jill Shalvis
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Sunrise Cove with a heartwarming tale of three people who are bought together when they’re bequeathed an old Wild West inn that has the potential to pull their lives apart, but instead turns into the gift of a lifetime... -
Stepbrother With Benefits 9 by Mia Clark
I just had to try and be a bad girl, didn't I? I blame Ethan. This is all his fault. Rule #9 – We were never supposed to get this far. It was only supposed to be for a week. I don't even know what we're supposed to do now. I've never done this before. "You ready for the ride of your life, Princess? " I ask her. "You think you're that good, do you, Ethan? " Ashley counters...Categorized as:
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Running Back to You by Suzanne Sweeney
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlternate Cover Edition for B00I91EQCA. Juliette Fletcher is a girl with a plan. Not one to sit back and wait for life to happen, she moves back home after graduation and begins to carve out a life for herself. Evan McGuire is desperate for a fresh start. His career in the NFL depends on it. Years of partying and carefree living have caught up with him... -
Pollyanna and the Greek Billionaire: Innocent and Betrayed, Part 3 by Marian Tee
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGreek billionaire Kyrillos Gazis finally knows what love is…but only when it might be too late for him to salvage his marriage. What was supposed to be the happiest night for Kyr and his young wife has turned into a nightmarish episode. Pollyanna has found out about his past in the most hurtful way possible, catching him kissing not just any woman but his first love Ana... -
Stepbrother With Benefits 8 by Mia Clark
"What kind of good girl are you? " I ask. "That's not even something good girls do, Princess. ". "I'm a very bad good girl," Ashley says, pouting. "I think maybe I need to be punished, Ethan. .. ". Rule #8 – We both want this, so let's take full advantage of it. No holding back, no reservations, no restrictions, maximum pleasure. . -
Mason by Michelle Heard
"You’re my assistant. ". The magic words every girl at Trinity Academy is dying to hear. But I’m the one who gets stuck with Mason Chargill, the star of most women’s fantasies but my nightmare. One of the heirs to CRC Holdings, he might be dangerously gorgeous, but his cold and callous demeanor makes him an ice prince...Categorized as:
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That Crush by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe’s scared to fall in love again. He’s determined to be the one she falls for. When Damon Diamond first laid eyes on Ainsley Archibald at fifteen, he knew it was more than just a crush. But with their four-year age gap and her indifference, he had to keep his feelings at bay. Three years later, everything has changed... -
Second Chances 101 by Donna K. Weaver
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Ripple Effect Romance Novella. Thirty-seven year old Francie Davis, a recent widow and empty nester, gets to attend college at last. She’s sure her luck has changed when she also lands a job on campus that will pay her tuition, as administrative assistant to a history professor. When her handsome new boss yells at her on the first day of work, Francie worries she will never be good enough... -
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Twisted Affair Vol. 3 by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen I realized I'd slept with my wife's twin sister, I'd thought everything was going to be over. My marriage. My agreement with my father. But my wife didn't seem to know and I wanted to keep it that way. There was one little problem. I couldn't seem to let things go. Blayne Westmore has just found out that he hasn't been sleeping with his wife, gorgeous former model Livie Dusek... -
Twisted Affair Vol. 2 by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen I proposed to Livie Dusek, I didn't really think that she'd say yes, but I was glad she did. Marrying her would keep my inheritance secure and my dad off of my back. Then we slept together and I thought things were even better. I had no idea... -
Chasing Colt: An Anderson Brother Novel by Kristin Coley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsColt runs into Sophie. .. literally. Their meeting is an accident but the connection they form is difficult to ignore. Colt’s been running from his past and has no desire to trust anyone again. Sophie’s dream is to travel and write, but she’s stuck teaching to support herself... -
Dear Greek Billionaire by Marian Tee
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWere bosses allowed to look at their secretaries that way? 27-year-old Stavros Manolis urgently needed a secretary of a certain caliber, but the only one who met his standards was a troublesome young woman who flouted authority whenever she could. She grated on his nerves, but she also made his blood quicken the way no woman had, not even the one he had once loved and lost... -
My Dutch Billionaire 2 by Marian Tee
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe’s Willem de Konigh. 33 years old. A coldly handsome, excruciatingly polite Dutch billionaire who’s always gotten what he wanted. Only this time, he realizes what he wants the most is the one woman who wasn’t for him. She’s Serenity Raleigh. 19 years old...Categorized as:
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Rebellious Rockstar by Gina Azzi
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOne summer, one rebellious rockstar, and a love that won’t quit — even when it hurts. Four years ago, Derek “Reign” Reiner gave me my first kiss and flipped my world upside down. Then, my brother’s bandmate catapulted to stardom, becoming a veritable rock god, while I moved across the country. The last thing Derek expects is me on his band’s doorstep. Yet, here I am...Categorized as:
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Remember When 3: The Finale by T. Torrest
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 37 ratings"I’d spent too long in limbo. It was time to put The California Plan back into effect. ". ~Layla Warren. I’ve been in love with Trip Wiley since I was sixteen years old. Yep. That Trip Wiley. Academy award-winning actor, known philanthropist, People’s Sexiest Man Alive two years running…. Yeah. It’s not like I’m some delusional stalker-fan...Categorized as:
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The Boss #4 by Claire Adams
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was time for Zayden to meet my mother. Everything seemed to go well until she found out who he really was. That wasn't the worse part though. He found out a secret that I didn't even know my mother had. Would it be the end to our relationship? -
Then You Happened by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhen Sierra’s father died, he left her in charge of the family business. At the age of twenty-eight, Sierra Adams became CEO of Adams Advertising & Design, one of the top 10 advertising agencies in the world. Her work was her life. She lived and breathed it every day, leaving little time for play... -
The Dare by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsBoring Beth Lynn has always lived up to her nickname… until she wakes up in a hotel bed next to a sexy as sin state senator she re-connected with at a wedding the previous night. The biggest problem? She can't seem to remember anything about the night before except for crying into a box of cookies, and she’s pretty sure Grandma Nadine slipped something in her drink...Categorized as:
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Finding Kia by Airicka Phoenix
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“Maybe you should avoid me tonight. ”. His arm slipped around my waist and I was drawn into his chest. “If I only have this one night with you, the last thing I’m going to do is stay away. ”. Kia Valentines had always accepted the fact that she was a nerd, a nobody. It was a badge she wore with honor, until the day she saved Claudia DeLorenzo’s life and lost herself...Categorized as:
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Hate You Still by Lyssa Lemire
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLet’s play two truths and a lie. Knox Delton broke my heart. I hate Knox Delton with every fiber of my being. I never want to see Knox Delton again. Can you spot the lie? Everyone at Alton University knows about Knox Delton: the gorgeous, bad boy Tight End with a body built for sin and a taste for living dangerously...Categorized as:
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Plush Book 1: A Billionaire Romance by K.B. Winters
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAllison Rand is a hot little barista struggling to make rent. The sassy firecracker is not afraid to take chances - except when it comes to her heart. She moved from her sleepy small town beginnings, to chase her dreams in the City of Angels. When her best frappe friend offers her the job of a lifetime, she jumps in - with both feet. Right into the arms of Billionaire Cooper Brighton... -
Get Your Kit Off by Nikki Ashton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you do when your first love comes back and he's now England Football Captain - marry someone else, that's what! Molly doesn't have children, but as the Player Liaison Manager for a premiership football club, she does have twenty-two professional footballers and one jealous fiancé to take care of – which as far as she can see is quite similar... -
The Way We Fall by Cassia Leo
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Cassia Leo comes a twisted and passionate love story that pushes the boundaries of loyalty. Maybe we shouldn’t have fallen so fast and so willingly. Maybe we shouldn’t have moved in together before we went on our first date. Maybe we should have given our wounds time to heal before we tore each other to shreds. Maybe we should have never been together...Categorized as:
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Tag Chaser by Kandi Steiner
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPaisley Bronson is a 27 year old successful advertising professional, but the most exciting part of her life happens outside of work. Claiming the life of a tag chaser toward the end of her college career has taught her one thing - never get too close...Categorized as:
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