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His to Keep by Serena Akeroyd
She’s the future Queen of Veronia.I come from a notorious British family.We’ve been best friends for as long as I can remember…Until one day she broke us.I woke up in Vegas, hungover and married.Betrayed, I left her.Hurt, I stayed away.But then I almost died, and I realized she would always be mine to keep... -
Healing the Warrior by Violet Rae
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan the younger, bubbly paramedic heal the battle scars of this older, gruff ex-soldier?FletcherWhen I'm honourably discharged from the British Army on medical grounds following a brutal tour in Afghanistan, I use my skills as a combat medic to continue to save lives as a paramedic. I'm confident there's no situation I can't handle ... until I'm teamed up with chirpy Grace Newton... -
The Geek and the Sheikh by S.E. Smith
She was born on the streets; he was born to rule…Sheikh Jameel Saif-Ad-Din is in love. The problem is that he doesn’t know the identity behind the fascinating hacker he only knows as Bugs. There are two things he does Bugs is a woman and she is going to be his one day...Categorized as:
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Keep Me Warm at Christmas by Brenda Novak
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaybe this Christmas can thaw his frozen heart—and heal hers.Hollywood starlet Tia Beckett knows one moment can change your life. Her career had been on the fast track before a near-fatal accident left her with a debilitating facial scar. Certain her A-lister dreams are over, she agrees to house-sit at her producer’s secluded estate in Silver Springs... -
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Royal Creed by T.K. Leigh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis princess. Her secret. Their forbidden love.All my life, every decision has been made for me. What to say. How to dress. And now, who I'm to marry. When you're second in line to the throne, it's just how things are. I've always gone along with it.Until now.I may not have a say in who I marry, but I refuse to let someone dictate who I give my v-card to... -
Married to the Mountain Man by Mia Brody
Can this gruff mountain man convince his new bride that she belongs with him?BrennonI ruined my brother’s wedding. I punched him in the nose and took his bride for my own. Because he won’t worship those beautiful curves the way I will. He’s not interested in protecting and loving Cadence like I will.In her eyes, this marriage is just a way to save her father... -
Embraced by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPleasure is what I enjoy the most. I can have anything in the world that I want, as many men with power do, but with power comes great responsibility.I'm to do as I'm told if I want to keep my life the way I like it, so a contract was presented to me . . . but not any type of contract--a proposal... -
The Prince's Real Fake Bride by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey planned it out perfectly – a royal sham marriage of convenience.Or so they believed…Little do they know, this marriage is for real!Hannah Hughes is an artist living in LA—at least that’s what she planned to be. The reality is working three jobs, unable to remember when she last put a brush to canvas.Everything changes after a chance encounter with a handsome stranger... -
Unruly Protector : A Hero Club Novel by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn arranged marriage.A moment washed in blood.A heart fueled by vengeance.It all consumes the life of one Unruly Protector.Clemente accepted an arranged marriage as part of a deal to keep his sister safe. Though, he never expected the woman he was now connected with for life creating a weakness he never saw coming... -
Will You (Not) Marry Me: A Royal Baby Romance by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wanted him to break off the arranged marriage she never signed up for,Now, she’s having his baby!Eva Nilsson is a princess in a bind. Despite a long-held determination to forge her own path, royal responsibility comes calling in the form of an arranged marriage, contrived to restore her family’s reputation...Categorized as:
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Her Secret Sheik by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe couldn’t go back to her old life!Amilee Lahgami couldn’t go back! She simply couldn’t face Sheik Tahir el Savar Izziri, the man she’d been betrothed to for the past twenty-odd years! He didn’t love her and she couldn’t face a lifetime watching Tahir as he flitted from one woman to another. Years ago, her tender feelings for the man had been crushed under his brutal disregard...Categorized as:
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Love’s Tempting by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 19 ratings**DUE TO SCENES OF AN EXPLICIT SEXUAL NATURE AND LANGUAGE SOME MAY CONSIDER CRUDE, 18+ ONLY**** Detective Matt Dixon had a scarred face earned in the line of duty and a scarred heart when his cheating fiance’ left him. Quiet and surly, he was determined to not let love in again. Until he met her…Lily Swanson. The first woman in a year that did not focus on his scar... -
Farmer Finds a Bride by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMelissa My dad hasn’t been the same since my mom left us several years ago. He’s obsessed with gaining political power, going so far as to promise my hand in marriage to one of his important campaign donors. My groom is a scumbag, but I can’t get my dad to see my side at all. He won’t even let me apply to college so I can follow my dreams... -
Can't Let Go by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter is back with a sizzling Original Heartbreakers tale about an icy war vet and the only woman capable of melting him… With trust issues a mile long, Ryanne Wade has sworn off men. Then Jude Laurent walks into her bar and all bets are off... -
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The Once And Future Prince by Olivia Gates
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt Her Royal Ex-Lover's Command He would have been king of Castaldini...until scandal sent Prince Leandro D'Agostino into exile. Now Phoebe Alexander, his secret lover who'd refused to leave with him, had come to convince him to accept his rightful crown. But the pain of betrayal still coursed through Leandro's veins. He would rule only if Phoebe bowed to his wishes... -
Royal Pickle by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s a prince who can’t keep his pants on. She writes dirty limericks in a Brooklyn deli. Their spontaneous royal wedding is a match made in mayhem.I have to find a wife.And not just any wife.A love match.My parents gave me ten years to find a princess on my own, and the deadline has arrived...Categorized as:
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A Crown For Christmas by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe first time I met Fitz or to most of the world Duke Fitzegerald Heraldo Belleville, I punched him in the throat. I was actually aiming for his chin, but he was a few years older, clearly not wiser, but at least taller. He started wheezing on his candy cane. And well, the rest is history... -
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 "Wicked" List by Elizabeth Lennox
He is fascinated by the woman sitting on the other side of the room.And even more fascinated when Sheik Micah al-Marri of Batam discovers that the gorgeous princess has a “Wicked” list. Were the items on her list her personal preferences? Or…her to-do list? He was determined to find out!Princess Sada el Mitra is tired of being the perfect, prim princess. She wants to live on the wild side... -
The Sheik's Temptation by Elizabeth Lennox
The sounds were magical!Walking down a hallway, Sheik Jafar al-Hassan of Salim was transfixed. His world went even more out of control when he looked upon the woman playing the music. Instantly, he knew that this was the woman he wanted for the rest of his life.Convincing her would be the challenge... -
Virgin for the Prince (Taken By A Trillionaire) by J. S. Scott
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey’re at it again! J.S. Scott, Ruth Cardello, and Melody Anne come together for another royal novella trilogy. This is the second novella of a three novella set. Check the dates below for release dates on the first and third novella. Escape with three new princes as only these NYT’s bestselling authors could write them... -
To Touch a Sheikh by Olivia Gates
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Sheikh's SurrenderNo one gets past Prince Amjad Aal Shalaan's defenses. No one. But when Princess Maram shows up at Amjad's gala in her father's place, destroying Amjad's plans to reclaim what was stolen from his family, Amjad sees red... and uses a freak sandstorm to make her his prisoner of passion... -
The Virgin Queen's Daughter by Ella March Chase
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAs captivating now as it was more than four centuries ago, the reign of Elizabeth I—with its scandal, intrigue, and resilience—has sparked the imaginations of generations. In her sweeping historical debut, Ella March Chase explores a thrilling possibility: that the Tudor bloodline did not end with the Virgin Queen... -
Lost to the Desert Warrior by Sarah Morgan
"Walking into the lion's den unprotected, Princess?" For Layla, princess of Tazkhan, her arranged marriage means one thing: a lifetime of cruelty and captivity... -
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Virgin to Conquer (Taken By A Trillionaire) by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’re at it again! Ruth Cardello, JS Scott, and Melody Anne come together for another royal novella trilogy. This is the third novella of a three book set. Escape with three new princes as only these NYT’s bestselling authors could write them. Virgin for the Trillionaire: Ruth Cardello (April 25, 2017) Virgin for the Prince: J.S... -
Mischa by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove, romance, dating. Mischa Jennings wants no part of any of it.He’s seen up close and personal how love can ruin your life and he’s vowed to stay far away from that emotion. Armed with a set of rules to keep him safe, he’s been going through life just fine. Then Indie Hearst comes bouncing into Eye Candy Ink and turns his whole world upside down...Categorized as:
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The Marriage Prize by Virginia Henley
Few writers can rival the sheer storytelling mastery of New York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley. Brimming with sensual tension, humor, and narrative power, Henley's award-winning novels have enchanted readers worldwide... -
Cuffing His Bride by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAmelia I’m having the worst day ever. My fiancé, a guy I didn’t even like to begin with, has left me at the altar. The only reason I was marrying him was to secure a trust fund from my late grandfather, and now he’s completely ruined my plans. Of course, I probably could have reacted better; assault and destruction of property are ill-advised, even on the worst of days...Categorized as:
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Doctor's Surprise Bride by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDaisy I’m honestly okay with living a quiet life working at my hometown’s library, but I’m a bit lonely, if I’m being honest. It’s hard putting myself out there, especially because I want a real connection...Categorized as:
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Claimed by Her Mafia Man by Sam Crescent
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIsabella Drago’s father has trained her to take over and stand in his place as Capo. He made other plans, though, and now she must marry the man he chose or fight for her place in a man’s world.Damon Romano, the Monster as he is called, is intrigued by the woman who’s been trained to take care of herself. This is his chance to finally have a woman at his side, one who isn’t afraid of him... -
The Sheikh's Virgin Princess by Sarah Morgan
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe wanted a compliant wife... Karim, Sultan of Zangrar, sought a gentle, obedient bride. What he got was a defiant, feisty wife with fire in her eyes! He wanted a virgin bride... She couldn't be a virgin--she was a rebel princess who wouldn't be tamed. She was hiding secrets, refusing to do his bidding! He wanted her! The marriage contract couldn't be broken... -
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... -
Gabriel Hawk's Lady by Beverly Barton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGabriel Hawk was every mother's worst nightmare and every daughter's secret fantasy. Unless that daughter was Rorie Dean! Unfortunately, the dark, brooding man with a heart of stone and a body that yelled sex was Rorie's only chance of finding her nephew... And Rorie would face any danger to rescue the boy... -
Cruel King by R.G. Angel
Matteo I’m the mafia heartless king, the most powerful and feared man in the Cosa Nostra.I made a vow to protect her from danger even if it meant protecting her from me. Elena was my best-kept secret, my flutter of conscience, the only proof I once had a heart. I’m Matteo Genovese, I kneel for no one, but she can make me quiver... -
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The Sheik and the Runaway Princess by Susan Mallery
When half-American Princess Sabra (aka Sabrina Johnson) is kidnapped by Prince Kardal Khan while searching for the legendary City of Thieves, she soon realizes that his heated touch makes her body betray her recklessly. She doesn't want to feel cared for in her captor's tender embrace...Categorized as:
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Wings of a Dove by Elaine Barbieri
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsORPHAN TRAIN On the harrowing train ride from the slums and tenements of New York City to the wide-open farmland of Michigan, Allie Pierce and Delaney Marsh formed a bond that no one could break. Traveling to find a new life of opportunity and adventure in the heartland, the two orphans uncovered their hearts' only desire... -
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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Beg For You by Sherilee Gray
Ten years. Ten endless years I've waited to destroy the man who tore my family apart. But I never thought I'd get the chance... until his daughter walked into my tattoo parlour, looked me in the eye — and had no damned clue who I was. I never planned on falling for Cassandra Deighton. She's silk scarves and manicures. I'm scars and rage...Categorized as:
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The Sheik's Secret Bride by Susan Mallery
Single mum Liana Archer had read her share of romance novels featuring dashing, passionate sheikhs...Categorized as:
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Untamed Union by Ivy Davis
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI was always the good girl… until I met him. Alexei Petrov, a troublesome bad boy.We are forced into a marriage by our families.He’s wild and dangerously charming. I’m poised and elegant.We’re expected to get along and be happy.I’m not sure how I can be content with a man who’s so different from me.Now I’m conflicted.Alexei has awoken a primal part of me.I yearn for his touch...Categorized as:
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The Golden Barbarian by Iris Johansen
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the halls of a palatial prison to the hot sands of an endless desert... Here is a timeless story of love and adventure set among hills of gold, warring tribes, and fabled kingdoms—the story of a fearless princess and a barbarian sheikh.... She was a ravishing pawn in a game of politics and passion.. -
The Sheik and the Christmas Bride by Susan Mallery
FROM ROYAL NANNY TO PRINCESS BRIDE?Dedicated teacher Kayleen James was determined to safeguard the future of her orphaned students--even if it meant defying Prince As'ad of El Deharia himself But the seductive ruler stunned her by offering to adopt the three little girls... -
Never Refuse a Sheikh by Jackie Ashenden
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the sheikh claims a wife, she cannot refuse … Altair is a man perfectly in control both of himself and the power he wields as regent of Al Harah. Yet in order to retain his stronghold on the country he loves, he must wed a princess wilder than the Bedouin tribe she was raised in. A princess who only has one word for him: no... -
Talos Claims His Virgin by Michelle Smart
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrince's scandalous night with the innocent Talos Kalliakis, the youngest Prince of Agon, has found the perfect gift for King Astraeus's jubilee gala—the talents of exquisite violinist Amalie Cartwright... -
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The Sheikh's Twin Baby Surprise by Holly Rayner
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe paid her to have his baby. But he never expected twins… Sheikh Omar Fakim Al-Daqqa has a problem: as presumptive heir to the throne of Al-Thakri, the Middle-Eastern nation’s constitution demands that he must have a child in order to accede to the throne... -
Bound by His Desert Diamond by Andie Brock
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Plan Princess Annalina would do anything to end her arranged engagement…including getting photographed in a compromising position with a handsome stranger! The Prince Her mystery man is Prince Zahir Zahani—her betrothed's brother—and the kiss that sparks unexpected need in them both traps Annalina and Zahir in a whole new kind of royal bind…till death do them part! The Passion! Having...Categorized as:
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The Defiant Princess by Alyssa J. Montgomery
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen faced with the choice between the life she’s built and the duty she’s left behind—what’s a reluctant princess to do? Sabrina has never known Rhajia, the land of her birth. Living in Australia since she was a child, she’s built a life here, claimed a life outside of the politics and history of the conflicted desert region of her birth... -
Redemption: A Bad Boy Romance by Livia Lang
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAce Bennet has managed to f@*k everything up. Again. A night of partying causes him to be arrested. Again. But this time it's different: he's ordered to join a work program, and if he fails he'll be sent straight to jail.The problem? His new temporary boss is none other than Martina Fierro. The nerdy girl he made fun of all through high school. The girl he wants more than anything...Categorized as:
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Kidnapped for His Royal Duty by Jane Porter
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe needs a substitute bride… And she will be his queen! When desert prince Dal’s convenient bride is stolen, he must find a replacement—immediately. Suddenly shy secretary Poppy is kidnapped by her merciless boss and whisked away to his kingdom... -
Vittorio's Woman by Kimberley Reeves
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSimon Vittorio was determined to make Lilly his woman from the moment he first laid eyes on her. But when a car accident leaves him paralyzed, he falls into a dark depression and loses all hope of sharing a life together. When Lilly is hired as his physical therapist, he is ashamed to have her see him so weak and helpless, and employs every trick in the book to drive her away...
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