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Fallen Crest Forever by Tijan
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 54 ratingsMason Kade is the dream.He is the promise.He's offering what so many would fantasize about, and it's not that I don't want it/him/us.It's the opposite.There might be ghosts haunting me, but this man who's my soulmate is asking me for forever... -
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A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3 by Suu Morishita
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsDoes he really see me as a girl? Yuki's a Deaf college student who is at first enchanted by and soon falls in love with an upperclassman in her school named Itsuomi who doesn't care about her lack of hearing but treats her like anyone else. Yuki resolves to face that love head-on and really pursue it proactively... -
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![Rebel by Rebecca Yarros]()
Rebel by Rebecca Yarros
She’s Penna Carstairs. The Renegade they call Rebel. FMX-treme Magazine’s sexiest female athlete of the year.There’s no rule in extreme sports she hasn’t broken,No gender barrier she hasn’t demolished. She’s the woman I met in a bar in Vegas.The woman I illegally BASE jumped for.The woman I spent one insane, incredible night with.But now I’m screwed.Or rather…not screwed... -
![The Vincent Boys Collection: Extended and Uncut by Abbi Glines]()
The Vincent Boys Collection: Extended and Uncut by Abbi Glines
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSome things are too scandalously steamy to print…This ebook-only collection of The Vincent Boys and The Vincent Brothers contains exclusive scenes of scintillating seduction.Sawyer Vincent is the golden boy. The football star. The straight-A student with the perfect girlfriend to match. His cousin Beau Vincent is the opposite. The bad boy. The rebel. Super sexy—and super dangerous...Categorized as:
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![Coast by Jay McLean]()
Coast by Jay McLean
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsOne life-changing summer. One boy. The boy. The boy who offered me safe touches and heart-stopping smiles - smiles he shared with his son. We filled our days with porch-step kisses, filled our ears with laughter, filled our hearts with love. Deep, soul-aching, desperate love. But love is misleading. It's an invisible, fleeting moment... -
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#Bae by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThis fall... Happily-ever-after. That’s what happens when you get married. Right? Turns out sparkly rings, cake and a fantastic wedding do not automatically grant you that, not even when it’s all you truly want. I’m even starting to doubt the bottomless, unconditional love I share with the man I married will be enough... -
![A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1 by Suu Morishita]()
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1 by Suu Morishita
Yuki is a typical college student, whose world revolves around her friends, social media, and the latest sales. But when a chance encounter on a train leads to her meeting friend-of-a-friend and fellow student Itsuomi-san, her world starts to widen. But even though Itsuomi-kun can speak three languages, sign language isn't one of them... -
![The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski]()
The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 65 ratingsTwenty-year-old Camryn Bennett had always been one to think out-of-the-box, who knew she wanted something more in life than following the same repetitive patterns and growing old with the same repetitive life story. And she thought that her life was going in the right direction until everything fell apart...Categorized as:
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![The Proposal by J. Lynn, Jennifer L. Armentrout]()
The Proposal by J. Lynn, Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsTwitter fiction story of Cam and Avery.http://www.iheartbigbooks.com/2014/03...http://www.scribd.com/doc/231133105/T..Categorized as:
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#Holiday by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsGivers gonna give… Twas the night of game day, And all through the town, Lacey glittering snowflakes fluttered around. They clung to the roads, concealing everything with white. It was a beautiful #holiday sight. The paparazzi were out without any care, In hopes to catch Romeo and Rimmel, rumored to be there. When out on the road there arose such a clatter... -
![Gentry Boys by Cora Brent]()
Gentry Boys by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratings“All my life I’d always known what the Gentry boys were. A set of fraternal triplets born to a depraved family, they were rough, sexy and wild as wolves..." DRAW They called us ‘those white trash Gentry boys’ until we believed that’s what we were. Our people squatted at the edge of a hellhole prison town for generations. The childhood we endured was the stuff of nightmares... -
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Camden's Redemption by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor so long, UFC Middleweight fighter, Camden Jameson lived in his twin brother’s shadow, competing to be the best. When he lost his way, he turned to the Dark Side and did some unforgiveable things. After his betrayal, he tried to earn his redemption, but it wasn’t enough. Now his whole world has fallen apart and he’s on the run from those who want him dead. But he’s not alone... -
![The Man I Love by Suanne Laqueur]()
The Man I Love by Suanne Laqueur
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 22 ratings"You never got over her. You just left." From author Suanne Laqueur comes an astonishing debut novel: a young man's emotional journey to salvage relationships destroyed in the wake of a school shooting. As a college freshman, Erik Fiskare is drawn to the world of theater but prefers backstage to center stage... -
![Myles by Lisa Helen Gray, Elisia Goodman]()
Myles by Lisa Helen Gray, Elisia Goodman
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsI’m Kayla Martin... I was once sweet and innocent, saw the world bright with colour, but now all I see is black and white. He not only ripped my innocence away from me, tortured me and made my life a living hell, but he stole the very soul that made me who I am. I’m a shell of the girl I once knew. But it’s all about to change. I’m ready to face my fear... -
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![Adrenaline by Penelope Douglas]()
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.. -
![Endure by S.E. Hall, Sommer Stein]()
Endure by S.E. Hall, Sommer Stein
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsOur vessel may have cracks and dings, tatters in its sail, and sometimes takes on water… but it still cuts through the waves with authority. Because of its Crew— bonded for life. Unsinkable. Will this be our final voyage… or just the beginning of a new chapter in our lives? Endure is best read following Emerge, Embrace, Entangled(novella) and Entice of the Evolve Series... -
![That Summer by Jillian Dodd]()
That Summer by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDevaney Diamond’s summer break was shaping up to be the best one ever. Her longtime crush was finally interested in her, and by the time school rolled around in the fall, she knew he’d be her boyfriend...Categorized as:
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![Whatever Life Throws at You by Julie Cross]()
Whatever Life Throws at You by Julie Cross
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsLife loves a good curveball… Seventeen-year-old Annie Lucas's life is completely upended the moment her dad returns to the major leagues as the new pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals. Now she's living in Missouri (too cold) , attending an all-girls school (no boys) , and navigating the strange world of professional sports... -
![Going Long by Ginger Scott]()
Going Long by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThey fell in love in high school and found their way back to one another despite the odds. But can first loves really be forever? For Reed Johnson, the dream was always football. But then Nolan Lennox took over his heart...Categorized as:
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![Ryley's Revenge by L.P. Dover]()
Ryley's Revenge by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsOne girl. Three fighters. Two of them want her, but one wants his revenge. **Jealousy runs deep in this STEAMY, romantic suspense novel by NYT and USA TODAY Bestselling author, L.P. Dover. Find out what happens in the highly anticipated conclusion to Ryley's story.** UFC Middleweight fighter, Ryley Jameson, swore it would never happen again... -
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68 Days And Counting by Nikki20038
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 21 ratings~Sequel to The Bad Boy And The Tomboy~Macy Anderson and Sam Cahill are together in Manchester, England living the new university life. Their relationship is striving as they meet new people and experience different things and strengthen their beautiful relationship. But then again there's soccer, the Cahill family and girls because where there's Sam Cahill there will also be many girls... -
![Forever You by Allie Everhart]()
Forever You by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsJade and Garret have a love story like no other. They’ve survived heartache, tragedy, and numerous forces trying to tear them apart, but through it all they’ve developed a love that will endure forever. Now it’s time to celebrate their love with a wedding... -
![Burn by Allie Juliette Mousseau, Nicole Hewitt]()
Burn by Allie Juliette Mousseau, Nicole Hewitt
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsBurn - Brothers of Ink and Steel Liam Knight, a sexy panty-melting, hard-bodied streetfighter and renowned tattoo artist, is rising up the ranks of the UFC Middleweight Division, but he’s about to get knocked out by his past... -
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Paxton's Promise by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe hates him, yet she can’t get him out of her mind. Female Bantamweight fighter, Gabriella Reynolds, has a bad habit of falling for forbidden fighters. Enter Paxton Emerson. He’s tall, tattooed, and the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Everyone wants a piece of him, and he only has eyes for her. Through no choice of her own, she’s fallen in his debt and he’s now demanding payment... -
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![Let Me Love You by Megan Smith]()
Let Me Love You by Megan Smith
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWill their lives take them in different directions? Jaylinn McCormick is determined to forget that one terrifying night which left her feeling broken and tainted. There is one person who can make her whole again… but he is hell bent on keeping her at arm’s length. She has loved him her entire life but can she wait for him to step up to the plate? Cooper Cahill has loved Jaylinn for years... -
![The Game Changer: The Final Score by L.M. Trio]()
The Game Changer: The Final Score by L.M. Trio
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe Game Changer: The Final Score is told from 4 different perspectives: Luke, Mikey, JJ & Deanna... (Teaser #1 & Teaser #2 have been moved to my blog page) The story continues with Luke being released from prison, forced to face many challenges that developed due to his careless decisions. His greatest challenge is facing Jesse, the girl he refuses to let go... -
![Amour Amour by Krista Ritchie, Ava Erickson]()
Amour Amour by Krista Ritchie, Ava Erickson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsListening time 13 hours 21 minutesLove is a circus"Every day,” he says lowly, “I hold a person’s life in my hands. The circus is based one-hundred percent off trust. I give it all to someone, and they give it all to me.”The best aerial technique won’t land 21-year-old Thora James her dream role in Amour—a sexy new acrobatic show on the Vegas strip... -
![Uncaged Love, Volume 4 by J.J. Knight]()
Uncaged Love, Volume 4 by J.J. Knight
An MMA fighter rescues a girl with powerful raw talent of her own in UNCAGED LOVE, an erotic, romantic suspense series. Volume 4 of the 5-part series With Colt and Jo working as a team, they are unstoppable. Colt’s manager puts him back in line for the MMA title fight. Jo’s own career takes off as she prepares for her second match... -
![Trust Him by Caitlyn Dare]()
Trust Him by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratings𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗺. 𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻.Hadley Rexford wasn’t supposed to get under my skin. But I thought she was like me, until I push her too far, and destroy everything we had.I want to hurt her.Consume her. In the end, I’ll make sure she’s only ever mine.Cole Jagger wasn’t to supposed to become everything to me... -
![That Wedding by Jillian Dodd]()
That Wedding by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe gorgeous engagement ring on my finger mimics my happiness. I feel so sparkly, glittery, and full of promise, because I absolutely know he's that boy. The boy I want to marry. My prince. My happily ever after. But then our pastor starts asking lots of questions. His parents say I haven’t dealt with my past. I have horrible wedding disaster dreams. I can’t find the perfect dress... -
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Bittersweet Always by Ella Fields
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom bestselling author Ella Fields comes an all new standalone. An emotional new adult romance that proves love is worth fighting your demons for. Toby Hawthorne was an enigma. One I didn't factor into my college plans. I wasn't looking for love. I wasn't not looking for it either. And in that state of in-between, he found me. Unaware of the battle he fought everyday, I fell fast... -
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Painless by Devon Hartford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAt last! The exciting, steamy, action packed conclusion to the Story of Samantha Smith. Painless follows Samantha through the remainder of her first year in college at sunny San Diego University. Oh, and what about that hot hunk Christos Manos? When we last left him, his life balanced on the brink of disaster... -
![Levitate by Kaylee Ryan]()
Levitate by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTrust. Five Letters. One Word. I'm the girl who doesn't let anyone in. My world was shattered and turned upside down in one night. Since then I've been trying to live, if that's what you call it, but fighting the anxiety of what happened and trusting others is hard. Each day is a struggle to reach for the unknown. Truth. Five Letters. One Word... -
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Fighter by Tijan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsAll of Dale's brothers help with their bounty hunting business, all except her. Wanting out of that life, she left for college, but on her first morning back home for the holidays, she’s back to chasing after a bail jumper. When she realizes the jumper is her ex-boyfriend, Jax, Dale gets dragged into helping him evade her brothers so he can win an underground fighting competition... -
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![The Final Move by Victoria Denault]()
The Final Move by Victoria Denault
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHockey legend Devin Garrison thought he blew his shot. But his relationship with Callie Caplan just went into overtime.Sexy, rich, and one of the biggest stars in the NHL, Devin Garrison has always been the one who had it all. That is until his marriage falls apart and he realizes he has to start over. If he's honest, there has only been one woman who ever really excited him-Callie Caplan...Categorized as:
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Hush by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSenses Series Book 4 Logan "Unbreakable" Kellar finally has everything he's always wanted in life. When a career opportunity, that could jeopardize everything, comes along, he's put back in the position where he's spent most of his life. Torn. Now, Logan has a hard hitting choice to make... -
![Uncaged Love, Volume 5 by J.J. Knight]()
Uncaged Love, Volume 5 by J.J. Knight
The dramatic conclusion to the erotic suspense series featuring MMA fighters Colt and Jo. Colt’s ability to ever fight MMA again is in jeopardy after suffering injuries in a near-deadly street brawl. In the firestorm of publicity after the attack, Jo’s worst nightmare comes true as her identity is revealed and her past catches up with her... -
![A Rival's Kiss by Maya Hughes]()
A Rival's Kiss by Maya Hughes
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWalking away would be the smartest decision, but no one’s ever accused me of being smart. Cold, determined, brutal, but never smart.Willa’s mine from the moment I rescue her. I protect her from a brawling crowd and she stares up at me like I’m her prince charming. No one’s ever looked at me like that. No one has ever dared to come that close... -
![Forever Consumed by Skyla Madi]()
Forever Consumed by Skyla Madi
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThis is it. My revenge. I can taste it on my tongue, it's sweet and it's addictive. I've worked way too hard to settle for second best and I will come out on top. ------ Seth Marc is back and training harder than ever before to redeem his loss to Don Russell. Tensions are high but stakes are higher as MMAC founder, Matt Somers, forces Seth and Don to train under the same roof... -
![That Wedding by Jillian Dodd]()
That Wedding by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsMarry the boy next door in this sweet contemporary romance by USA Today Best Selling Author, Jillian Dodd.The gorgeous engagement ring on my finger mimics my happiness. I feel so sparkly, glittery, and full of promise, because I absolutely know he's that boy. The boy I want to marry. My prince. My happily ever after.But then our pastor starts asking lots of questions... -
![Only Forever by Cristin Harber]()
Only Forever by Cristin Harber
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe fourth and final installment of the Only series. Must be read in order. There comes a time when Emma must face the secret she's kept from Grayson. But she never thought it would be while she stood on stage at Emerald’s. The seconds she has to convey that her life is in danger are lost in the devastation that she sees rip through him. She pinches her eyes closed. “Don’t leave me... -
![Low Over High by J.A. DeRouen]()
Low Over High by J.A. DeRouen
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI fancy myself a purveyor of truth, a sifter of lies, a cutter of bullshit. It’s not a gift, but rather, all skill, honed to a razor’s edge after one too many trips down the rabbit hole. Some may dismiss my talent as misplaced and misguided cynicism, but they’d be wrong. Cliches about hope and faith in mankind are concocted unicorn farts, an effort to keep the dreamers dreaming... -
![In Finn's Heart by Roxie Rivera]()
In Finn's Heart by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsBorn with a broken heart, Hadley Rivera hasn't stopped fighting since the moment she drew her first breath. Coddled and spoiled by her wealthy parents, she's finally managed to break free and live life on her own terms. With a bestselling series of graphic novels and her very own thriving arts center, Hadley has one more box to check on her to-do list. And his name is Finn Connolly...Categorized as:
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Dare to Kiss by S.B. Alexander
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsBesides her family, Lacey Robinson’s only other love is baseball. She’s on top of the world when Arizona State University approaches her to discuss a scholarship. To play for a college boys’ team is beyond what she has ever dreamed. Her fastball is impeccable, her slider equally as good, and her curveball annihilates anyone who dares to step in the batter’s box... -
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![Uncaged Love, Volume 3 by J.J. Knight]()
Uncaged Love, Volume 3 by J.J. Knight
An MMA fighter rescues a girl with powerful raw talent of her own in UNCAGED LOVE, an erotic, romantic suspense series. Volume 3 of the series. Colt believes another great love has deserted him during his worst hour. Jo is certain Colt is better off without her. There is only one way Colt can prove to Jo that they are meant to be together... -
![Promise Me by Kristin Mayer]()
Promise Me by Kristin Mayer
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith her best friend happily married and now pregnant, Sam Matthews should be overjoyed. Instead, she can only see what is missing in her life. Pushing her emotions aside, she retreats to a piece of her past that she’s kept hidden, something that even her best friend knows nothing about. Taking a step into her future, Sam moves to North Carolina where she once again encounters Mark Robertson... -
![Drops of Rain by Kathryn Andrews]()
Drops of Rain by Kathryn Andrews
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAli Rain Sometimes I think to myself, “How did I get here?” Then the pain hits and I remember…it’s because she’s gone. I now live in a new town, go to a new school, and I’m supposed to be moving on with my new life. Only, I no longer know who I am anymore. Dancing is all I have left and every day I feel completely alone. Silence has become the theme song to my life... -
![Uncaged Love, Volume 2 by J.J. Knight]()
Uncaged Love, Volume 2 by J.J. Knight
Colt McClure’s career as a champion MMA fighter is threatened by his damaged past.Jo believes their love can heal him. To prove it, she trusts Colt with the secret she’s been hiding from everyone.But there's one person who can stand in their way, and he's not about to let anyone interfere with Colt's future... -
![Always Remember by Emma Hart]()
Always Remember by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHow long does it take for a long-distance relationship to break down? Sixteen months. When Jen and Carl put their relationship to rest after Christmas, Jen’s biggest problem is going back to London ten days earlier than planned – and her ever-present attraction to Samuel ‘Bing’ Edwards. Bing has no idea why Jen left Devon so fast... -
![Only for Her by Cristin Harber]()
Only for Her by Cristin Harber
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFirst loves never die but Grayson Ford comes close. Bleeding out in a war zone, he barters with God. Bring him back alive, and he'll make it right with his girl. All I want is Emma. I need her, and I fight for her memory. A story. A smile. Anything. But it's all blank . Emma is not his girl anymore. Time has skipped by and life's been hard...Categorized as:
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