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Overdrive by Caitlyn P. Tajon
She’s the rookie with something to prove. He’s the reigning champion with everything to lose. Aurélie Dubois has spent her life chasing speed. When her twin brother is forced off the Formula 1 grid, she steps into his seat with no apologies. The world isn’t ready for a female driver. And they’re especially not ready for her... -
Trust by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI have a million reasons to keep running—and one to stay. I’m a dead woman walking; there’s a target on my back and a million-dollar price tag on my head. I shouldn’t have fallen in love, not if I wanted to stay alive. I’m a liar, a con, I’ve changed my name so many times I can barely remember who I am. They’ve found me and I have to leave. I keep telling myself it’s better this way... -
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Hendrix by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAs one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, I can catch anything. .. anyone. Except her—the coach’s daughter. Savannah Goodman is the one woman in the world I’m forbidden to touch,. and the only one I can’t stop thinking about. She’s fiery, funny, and sexy as sin. We can’t be in the same room without fighting,. but her quick wit only brings me back for more... -
His Secret Betrayal by Nicole VanAuken
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLuke-. He's my best friend's dad, but I want him anyway. After my last relationship imploded in a very public manner, dating is the last thing on my mind. That is, until I cross paths with Alek Cromwell. One heated look tossed my way, and I'm second-guessing everything I thought I knew... -
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Loving Mr. Cane by Shanora Williams
KANDY. When I was a little girl, Mr. Cane was my whole world. He was perfect and handsome and the best thing to have ever happened to my family. As I grew up, those feelings changed. I wanted him in every possible way, and I got what I’d been craving. Then I learned things about him…dangerous things... -
Ready For Flynn: Part 3 by K.L. Shandwick
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife had never been easy for Rock God, Flynn Docherty. At a tender age, he'd locked down past personal tragedy, hurt, and pain to make his life bearable when most would have crumbled from what he witnessed. When Valerie Darsin entered into his life their instant attraction later grew into the kind of love that most of us can only dream about, after she'd survived her own traumatic event... -
Summer at the Cornish Farmhouse by Linn B. Halton, Emma Powell
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of Christmas at The Highland Flower Shop writing as Lucy Coleman, comes a brand new series set in a Cornish Farmhouse. When Jess Newman married the love of her life Ben she was sure they had what it took to stay together forever... -
A Convenient Secret by Maxine Henri
I went from his off-limits nanny to his secret wife. It started with a voice. Deep. Commanding. Unreasonably attractive. Declan Quinn is gorgeous, impossible, and emotionally unavailable—basically the perfect recipe for heartbreak. I was supposed to find him a nanny—not become one. One mistake later, I ended up pretending to be her. I figured I’d be gone by the end of the day. Instead, I stayed... -
Neat by Kandi Steiner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy life is over. I swore I would never work at the whiskey distillery with my last name on it, that I would never be a part of my father’s legacy. But when I graduated with my art degree and realized there were no jobs, the devil appeared, and I sold my soul, agreeing to work in the family business if he’d give me the art studio I’d always dreamed of. It can’t be that bad, I thought... -
March's Ride with Priest by Eve London
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn the heat of danger, a solemn vow sparks a forbidden love that rides on the edge of rebellion. Rae:. On the cusp of my dream of becoming a teacher, Priest crashes into my life like a storm I never saw coming. He's my father's best friend, the brooding biker sworn to protect me, a guardian whose world of danger and desire is leagues from the life I've planned... -
Heartbreak & Cupcakes by Shawna Renae
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlex Vaughn. The last thing I wanted was to be named San Francisco’s Most Eligible Bachelor. The title alone was misleading. I wasn’t a bachelor. I was a widower and single father. One who wasn’t available or interested. Well. .. there was one person who might have piqued my interest. Cupcake Girl. But interest and intent are two very different things. Sadie Burke... -
Driving Maisie Crazy by Deborah M. Hathaway
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“What happens on an Irish bus tour stays on an Irish bus tour…”. This is the second book in the clean and sweet romcom Men of the Isles series by Deborah M. Hathaway. Although this clean, road trip, forbidden romance is a stand-alone novel, the books are best enjoyed when read in order. Don't miss the other novels in this series! Book 1: Winning Winnie's Hand. Book 2: Driving Maisie Crazy - 2025...Categorized as:
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faire l'amour by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsShe’s a woman who has never done anything like this before…. Disaster had her world uprooted, her plans for her life going in a direction she could have never seen coming. Shackled with a debt she has no way to pay off, she makes a decision she never could have seen herself making. One contract. Three months. Complete financial freedom. But at what cost? He’s a man who has never been in love…... -
Believing in You by Jess Mastorakos
How do you make a long-distance relationship last? Don’t fall for your brother’s best friend. While on deployment, Jake Murphy takes to online dating hoping to find someone to share forever with back home. His connection with a beautiful kindergarten teacher is everything he was looking for. That is, until he realizes she's his best friend's sister... -
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Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNICOLE. I've always been the perfect daughter, sister, and friend. After all, my father and brother are Titans. We’re high society, so I have an image to uphold. Costa Rica was supposed to be just a last summer hurrah before the new semester began. It ended up being the night when the good girl did something bad. A one-time indiscretion... -
Royal Crush by Rich Amooi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s the worst wedding planner ever. Perfect to sabotage his wedding. GRACE. Scorned by viral videos of my client’s wedding fiascos, I never expected royalty to appear at my door and throw me a lifeline. Yet the roguishly handsome Prince Oliver insists on hiring me to plan his lavish nuptials, saying he believes in second chances... -
Invisible Burdens by Jillian D. Wray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNoah Kinkaid thought going on tour would ease the pressure in his chest, but nothing prepared him for this. As much as he wants to enjoy his band’s new fame, he feels as though he’s losing more control every day. Between the demands on his time, his loss of anonymity, and trying to be everything for everyone – the fans, their label, his bandmates - he can’t even hear the music anymore . . -
Kissing You by Aria Bliss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne mistaken kiss with my best friend’s sister, and all I can think about is kissing her again. ♥ ♥ ♥. A blind kissing booth isn’t exactly something I would normally do. But when my best friend begs me to take his place, I reluctantly agree. Leann shouldn’t have entered my booth. She’s my best friend’s sister, which means she’s off-limits. When I realize who she is, I should stop her. But I don’t... -
Finding Beauty by Ann Penny
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStarting over in New York City is Melanie Warren’s chance to prove she doesn’t need her parents’ wealth, high-society status, or her ex-fiancé, Grayson. Determined to stand on her own, she refuses to look back, until her new job brings her face-to-face with the one man she swore never to forgive. Scott Blackwood is no longer the reckless boy with a troubled past... -
Honor 'N' Duty by Tee O'Fallon
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTwo years after his brother’s murder in jail, Department of Homeland Security K-9 Officer Kade Sampson is still haunted by guilt. No man should ever have to arrest his own brother, even if he is laundering money for a drug cartel. Fortunately, Laia Velez—his brother’s gorgeous widow—never learned the truth about Kade’s involvement... -
The Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Devney Perry comes this special edition version of a new story in her Maysen Jar series…. Dear Diary,. My dad needs a girlfriend, and I’ve already picked her out. Miss Adler would be perfect for him, right? She’s super pretty. She has the best smile and she gives the best hugs. And she’s, like, the most amazing teacher in the world... -
Juniper Smoke by Sadia Ash
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn an age of casual hook-ups, can love survive the test of time? (Part I and II of Juniper Smoke sold as one book). "Much more than a simple love story. It’s a saga. " (Annette Abernathy's Blog). “I loved this story. This is a must read book! ” (Heather - Kinky Kittens Book Blog). “I don’t like it. I love it! This has become my favorite book. ” (Nikki's Windowseat Blog)... -
Beautiful Desire by A. James, Ashley James
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen I find out I could lose my bookstore, I make a deal with the devil to save it, not realizing I would end up in bed with the last person I ever thought I’d be hot and sweaty with…. Fletcher St. James. Even at twenty-four, he’s a spoiled brat. He believes the whole world owes him something, and he really needs to be put in his place... -
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Curve Into Forever by Julia Jarrett
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIsabelle Murphy and baseball have always been the two great loves of my life. One has never let me down, but eight years ago, the other one broke my heart. Now she’s back…as my coach’s new step-daughter. Isabelle and I met in college and forged a friendship over being the only two Canadians on our Florida campus. A friendship that quickly turned into love... -
Liberating Love by Michele Notaro, Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAiden. Finding out the man I slept with is my friend’s father is terrifying, but maybe forgivable since I didn’t know who he was… right? But falling into bed with him again… and again and again is probably not excusable. Maybe if Delaney got rid of his miles of muscles and stopped being so sweet to me, I could stop. I need to stop. If only I had the willpower—or the desire... -
Hidden by Ancelli
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGum, ice, and a pair of scissors was the beginning of something Ethan Monet or Rayn Taylor weren’t ready for. Having to hide their affair, the young couple find solace in each other's arms away from the ugly reality of the world around them. One violent night led to everything crashing down around them, leading them down a path of chaos and hurt feelings... -
Tagging Up by Carrie Aarons
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll Anna Callahan wants is her independence. Being the youngest member of her immediate family, and massive network of cousins, she’s always been sheltered. That ends now. After graduating with her masters in nursing, she’s ready to move out of her parents’ house, whether they support that decision or not... -
The Handyman's Secret Santa: A Small Town Sweet & Steamy Holiday Romance by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Handyman’s Secret Santa: Christmas in Alpine Valley Book 6. An Age Gap Holiday Romance. This Christmas, follow four neighbors turned friends to find out whether Santa will finally give them the gift they’ve been wanting most of all: true love. Addison. I have a huge crush on my handyman. It can’t go anywhere. He’s older than me. Old enough that it would give my mom a heart attack... -
The Winning Score by G.K. Brady
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe can’t stand him. The feeling is mutual. Can they make it through quarantine together? Quinn Hadley only does one thing as well as he plays hockey—wheeling the ladies. He’s the envy of his teammates. With puck bunnies on speed dial in every city, he never spends a night alone unless it’s by choice. He has a certain type—hot, blond, and easy... -
April’s Ride with Stone by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI'm going to make good on my promise to protect my best friend’s daughter from everyone… except me. Stone:. My years enforcing the law, both within and beyond its limits, have left me with scars—scars that I wear like armor, shielding me from the world. I found peace protecting Mustang Mountain, a place as rugged and unwelcoming as my own heart. Then everything I’ve known is thrown upside down... -
Heated Caress by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve wanted her for longer than I should’ve. She’s off limits and I know it. Christian. Blood coats my hands and I don’t regret them being stained. Not when it comes to the reason behind it. Being who I am, I’m as cold-hearted as they come. I only care for those close to me. But even still I keep them at bay. There’s only one who gets under my skin, and she knows it... -
Fourth Wheel by Abby Millsaps
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMADDIE. I’ll admit it: I knew exactly who he was when I walked into The Oak that night. I probably should have just left him alone. But I was bored. And he’s gorgeous, just like his brother. How was I supposed to resist? The kiss we shared was scorching hot. But it was nothing compared to the intensity of his anger when he realized who I was, and who I’m related to. His hostility fuels me... -
Beautiful Mess by A. James, C.J. Bloom
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m pretty in pink dipped in sunshine and sweet Southern smiles. He’s blue collar wrapped up in a gruff summer storm with a scowl. He also happens to be my ex-boyfriend’s dad... -
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Southern Bombshell by Jessica Peterson
The Wedding Planner’s Rulebook:. Keep the bride happy. Keep the wedding party out of trouble. Never let anyone know you’ve been in love with the groom for years. I lived by these rules. Until Nate Kingsley. The Capulets and Montagues have nothing on the Beauregards and Kingsleys... -
Dare Me by Samantha Chase
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne year ago, Arianna Donovan and Will Jameson met on a dare and spent a perfect 24 together before going their separate ways. She thought they would stay in touch, but he disappeared without a word. Arianna thought she’d moved on. But when Will shows up at a family dinner with her older—and very protective—brother, she’s angry and confused...Categorized as:
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Trick Play by L.A. Shaw
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy twin and I knew we were going home to strangers who would be living in our house. I tried to prepare myself, telling myself to be kind and polite. But what I wasn’t prepared for was… her. Bellamy Clark. With her long, fiery red hair and the freckles that I couldn’t stop staring at, her curious green eyes felt like they were peering straight into my soul...Categorized as:
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Xander by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe's vowed to protect her. No matter the cost. Xander Holt loves working for the Royal Protectors. As one of the official bodyguards to the royal family of Limaj, he lives in a palace, makes more money than he ever has before, and works with the best of the best. The only catch— the person he’s assigned to protect hates his guts. Fine by him, it’s easier that way... -
Baby for Dr. Billionaire by Aimee Bronson
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA wealthy billionaire returns to his hometown with his little girl to spend the summer with his family. His best friend's family still lives next door and he finds his best friend's sister all grown up. Follow Tristan and Arya's adventures as they navigate their summer fling... -
Hook, Line, Professor by Shayla Hart
"Do I detect a touch of desire in those gorgeous blue eyes, or is my boozed-up mind imagining things. .". Ever the sceptic, Rein Valdez hoped all of her dreams would come true when she scored a scholarship and got accepted into Oakhill University—a prestigious Fine Arts school in Chicago... -
Beautifully Broken by Laura Lee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI knew he would ruin me from the moment we met. Everything about the man screamed confidence. Sensuality. Intelligence. Worldliness. But it was how he saved me that ruined me most. Through him, I learned to end my path of self-destruction. I no longer needed to numb the pain with mindless one-night-stands and drunken blackouts. He made me feel worthy. Treasured. Optimistic about my future... -
The Hideaway by Rosalind Abel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLavender Shores’s resident tattoo artist, Connor Clark, looks the part—six foot six, musclebound, and covered in ink—and most definitely doesn’t blend in. Grafted into the Bryant family as a teenager to escape his abusive father, the Bryants saved his life, but Connor has never truly felt a part of the founding family royalty... -
Lovely Allergen by Zhichu, 稚楚
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSong Yu has three requirements for Yue Zhishi:. – You cannot call me gege in public. – We won’t do anything together in public. – You cannot let other people know you live with me. Yue Zhishi has always been obediently following these rules. They were practically strangers at school... -
Lawyer's Obsession by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s my job to protect innocent people from the bad guys. .. but when I laid eyes on Ruby, it became about so much more than that. I’ve never seen a woman so beautiful, so enticing, so incredible in every way. .. I knew I had to make her mine. But things got kind of complicated the second I decided to represent her in her stalking case…... -
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Dad's Cop Friend by Lena Little
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’m expecting a large man in a ski mask when I get the call for a burglary, but instead, I'm greeted by the most stunning woman I've ever seen. She looks strangely familiar, but I can't place her at first. Her beauty disarms me. There's just something about her that makes me feel like I'm seeing the world in a whole new way... -
Matchmaker Backfire by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCARTER. Twenty years working oil rigs and I’m done. I’ve made enough money to cash out and what better way to settle into the idea of eternal, well-off bachelorhood than by joining my best friend Greg in Vermont for some skiing? His daughter Serena’s coming too, she finished college last summer, so it’s a time to celebrate freedoms... -
Divine Sense by Rebecca Wrights
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKolbi Vesey was at the top of his game. He had everything he needed: three best friends he was fiercely loyal to, a security company that was rapidly growing, and a beautiful historic home in downtown Charleston. As a Black man who started with nothing, he worked hard to earn his billionaire CEO status and gain the love and trust of Charleston’s most influential people... -
Stuffing His Stocking by Elyse Kelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI thought I’d never see him again, but five years later we’re n@ked in front of the Christmas tree. Dylan Kane is gorgeous. He’s smart and wealthy and used to be my st3p brother. But it’s not like we were actual siblings or anything. Our parents were only married for a year. I didn’t think he’d even remember me until he showed up and saved me when I least expected it...Categorized as:
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When the Music Stops by John T. Fuller
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen a handsome young mute man is admitted to Link Hill Insane Asylum, Dr Daniel Archer's world is turned upside down. Whilst Dr Archer battles his inner demons, his superiors begin to suspect that the doctor's interest in his patient may be a little more than merely professional... -
Alan : BWWM, Secret Marriage, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEbony skin African American model Athena Blakely has done the unthinkable…. She’s gotten involved with a very white, golden hair, blue eyed son of a billionaire, Alan McGregor! Alan had never expected to fall in love with her, but he had done so since the first time he met her…...Categorized as:
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