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Stay Real by Kaylee Ryan
Courtney Maybe blurting out my imaginary relationship status to my nagging mother wasn’t the best idea. Declaring that I’m dating my boss’s brother-in-law, well, that was just wishful thinking and a lot of panic. To my embarrassment, they both overheard me. But Merrick not only offers to be my plus one, he agrees to fake date me for the next couple of months leading up to my sister’s wedding...Categorized as:
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![Protecting the Future by Susan Stoker]()
Protecting the Future by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWolf and his fellow SEAL team members have saved many lives, and been in even more harrowing situations, but their latest mission might prove the most difficult of all. Charged with rescuing American soldier, Sergeant Penelope Turner, from the clutches of ISIS, the men infiltrate the refugee camp where she’s believed to be held... -
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![Buttons and Blood by Penelope Sky]()
Buttons and Blood by Penelope Sky
Crow Barsetti knows about me—and he doesn’t like it. I know he’s paying his top guys to dig up every piece of dirt they can find, but I don’t care what he discovers. There’s nothing I’ve done that he hasn’t done himself. All that matters is I love his daughter—and he’s going to accept it. I get a call in the middle of the night while Vanessa is dead asleep—and it’s him... -
![Searching for Lilly by Susan Stoker]()
Searching for Lilly by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSearching for Lilly is the exciting first book in New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker’s Eagle Point Search & Rescue series.Ethan “Chaos” Watson is the unofficial leader of Fallport, Virginia’s Search and Rescue team...Categorized as:
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![The Lullaby Girl by Loreth Anne White]()
The Lullaby Girl by Loreth Anne White
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsDetective Angie Pallorino took down a serial killer permanently and, according to her superiors, with excessive force. Benched on a desk assignment for twelve months, Angie struggles to maintain her sense of identity—if she’s not a detective, who is she? Then a decades-old cold case washes ashore, pulling her into an investigation she recognizes as deeply personal... -
![Code Name: Libra by Janie Crouch]()
Code Name: Libra by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy code name is Libra. The stars say I’m charismatic, intelligent, charming.The one with the easy smile.Zodiac Tactical has been the biggest part of my life for the past three years. We guard, protect, rescue...eliminate the threat when nobody else can. And I’ve always been at the front lines—first to help in whatever way was needed.Until I took a bullet to the chest... -
![Until April by Aurora Rose Reynolds]()
Until April by Aurora Rose Reynolds
With happily ever after being something that happens to other people, April Mayson has decided to put all her energy into her career and living her best life, and things are better than ever. Little does she know that her world is about to be turned upside down when she’s asked to help out a family friend, Maxim Kauwe... -
![Hot Valor by Lynn Raye Harris]()
Hot Valor by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA new standalone romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Lynn Raye Harris. Sexy, action-packed, and thrilling! Colonel John "Viper" Mendez searches for a ghost from his past... and when he finds her, nothing will be the same! They told him she was dead. They lied... Colonel John "Viper" Mendez is having the second-worst day of his life... -
![Bound by Desire by Ryan Michele]()
Bound by Desire by Ryan Michele
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHave you ever wanted something so badly it consumes you? There is a fine line between needs and wants. Deke Gavelson has wanted his Ravage cut for as long as he can remember. He’s earned it. He was born to be in this club. He’s not afraid to fight for his place, either. Then she barreled into his world, and Deke suddenly desires something more than his rag and winning the next round... -
![Finding Her by Ami Van]()
Finding Her by Ami Van
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 11 ratings**Note: It is recommended you read the first book in the series before reading this one.** After surviving the last year together with his love, Derrick King, head of the King Family should be enjoying wedding bliss with his new wife, Stellina. With a baby on the way and his family growing stronger, he should be the happiest man in the world... -
![Cold Fear by Toni Anderson]()
Cold Fear by Toni Anderson
A relentless FBI profiler hunts a vicious killer. When old evidence turns up on a fresh corpse, ASAC Lincoln Frazer is determined it won’t delay the execution of a convicted serial killer. But when more young women are brutally slain, it becomes clear—this new killer is intimately familiar with the old murders. A dedicated emergency physician hides a dark secret. Former Army Captain Dr... -
![Black Mail: A Black's Bandits Novel by Lynn Raye Harris]()
Black Mail: A Black's Bandits Novel by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTyler “Ty” Scott finally gets his book! When Cassie Dixon gets threatening letters, there’s only one person who can help - her best friend’s sexy cousin... -
![The Slow Burn of Silence by Loreth Anne White]()
The Slow Burn of Silence by Loreth Anne White
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the crossroads of small town mystery and dark suspense comes a romance that explores the bonds of family, the power of love, and the potentially explosive collateral damage of the secrets we keep... Sometimes a contract to forget can be as powerful as a promise to remember.. -
![Mine to Crave by Cynthia Eden]()
Mine to Crave by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNew York Times best-selling author Cynthia Eden continues her dark and sexy “Mine” romantic suspense series with…MINE TO CRAVE. HE TAKES WHAT HE WANTS. From the moment that billionaire casino owner Drake Archer sees Jasmine Bennett, he’s obsessed. Consumed by desire for the mysterious redhead, Drake will do anything necessary to claim her...Categorized as:
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![Collateral Damage by Rebecca Deel]()
Collateral Damage by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter a second kidnapping attempt upends her life and a friend goes missing, Sage Reynolds partners with her childhood hero to unmask the culprit. When the search for clues leads to an inescapable trap, she’ll need a battle-hardened warrior to escape.Fortress Security operative Brody Weaver is a protector to the bone...Categorized as:
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![The Specialist by Melanie Moreland]()
The Specialist by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFinal installment of the Men of Hidden JusticeEgan VulpeTrained explosives expert. Gun for hire. Loner.Until the day he falls in love.He leaves the dangerous world he knows behind. He paints, owns a gym, and co-runs Elite Security.In the past, he has worked with his friends at Hidden Justice, always staying behind the scenes.But not far enough behind...Categorized as:
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![Good Time Boyfriend by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Good Time Boyfriend by Carrie Ann Ryan
A new town. A new bar. A new life.At least, that’s what I’m hoping for.I moved to Denver to try to piece my family back together, but I have no idea how to do that.Then the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen walks into my bar, and I think things are looking up.She needs a fake boyfriend for the night and I’m all too eager to play along... -
![Last Chance by Christy Reece]()
Last Chance by Christy Reece
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsPassion is their most dangerous move. Never Say Die McKenna Sloan saved Lucas Kaners's life and then vanished. Lucas moved mountains trying to find her again, and finally McKenna relented—for one fleeting night. The truth is, McKenna's life is all about the dark, deception-filled world of Last Chance Rescue, and for her, therers's no hope of love or Lucas...Categorized as:
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![Operation Heartbeat by Em Petrova]()
Operation Heartbeat by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s all action. She’s all brains. But when danger heats up, their hearts might just be the biggest risk of all.Navy SEAL leader Ryan “Con” Constantine never planned to fake a marriage with a brilliant, offbeat cryptologist to stop a terrorist plot. But Sophie Edwards isn’t just cracking codes—she’s cracking his carefully guarded heart... -
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Bonita Brynne by Naomi Porter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrack. My Soulmate. Everything about us is wrong but oh so right.I've fallen in love with a man who deceived me. He's not just my irresistibly gorgeous stepbrother, he's the father of my unborn child. Our forbidden love is crazy, but our lives are crazier still. "Uncle" Dorian will stop at nothing to make me his, taking our brother for a hostage bargain...Categorized as:
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![Saving Sparrow by Madalyn Judge]()
Saving Sparrow by Madalyn Judge
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings༒BRAXTON “SPARROW” ALLEN༒ I’m man enough to admit that I’ve been spiraling for the last year. I was drowning my grief in whisky and women after my unborn child was taken. Unable to watch me fall any further, my president gives me an ultimatum that I can’t refuse; get my act together or step down as VP... -
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Shadow by Brooke Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wants the future... He's stuck in the past...Serenity Michaels has wanted Shadow since the moment she laid eyes on him and she's never been the one to shy away from what she wants.One drunken night with him proves the future she craves.He walks away without a second look.One night together was never going to be enough.. -
![Protecting Eagle by Jane Blythe]()
Protecting Eagle by Jane Blythe
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFirst impressions can be hard to overcome.Olivia Wakefield took the job at the prestigious and world renowned Prey Security under false pretenses. She always knew there was a chance she could be found out. What she didn't expect was for her sexy boss to put her in prison, or to find herself directly in the crosshairs of a dangerous terrorist...Categorized as:
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![Big Beefy Kingpin by Cassi Hart]()
Big Beefy Kingpin by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen you play a game of chance sometimes you win… and sometimes you start a mafia war.Five years ago, I fled Las Vegas with nothing besides the clothes on my back–vowing never to return...Categorized as:
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![How to Con a Crime Boss by Cynthia Eden]()
How to Con a Crime Boss by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHis life is in her hands.Seth Wellington needs protection, but he never expects for that protection to arrive in the ever-so-sexy form of Harley Adaire. Their initial meeting is electric, and each time that he is around the deceptively delicate Wilde agent, his attraction to her grows. But this isn’t the time for Seth to be falling for someone. The world thinks he’s a master criminal...Categorized as:
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![Declan by T.L. Drake]()
Declan by T.L. Drake
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEmber: My whole life I’ve been a victim. Touched, tormented and eventually, taken. Trust isn’t something I give easily. But I trust Mia, and eventually I found my place within her family. When her cousin, Declan gets hurt by the same men who haunt me, I feel it’s my place to help him through the nightmare. After all, he’s the man who saved me...Categorized as:
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![The Prince's Real Fake Bride by Holly Rayner]()
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... -
![Running On Empty by Christy Reece]()
Running On Empty by Christy Reece
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRunning On Empty An LCR Elite Novel The Danger Has Only Begun Having survived a brutal childhood, Sabrina Fox believed she could handle anything. That was before she watched the love of her life die before her very eyes. Brokenhearted, her emotions on lockdown, she finds purpose and hope as an LCR elite operative rescuing victims from some of the most volatile places in the world...Categorized as:
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![The Mystery Unmasked by Shandi Boyes]()
The Mystery Unmasked by Shandi Boyes
Before Isabelle, my every accomplishment was measured by the success of my empire, the wealth in my bank accounts, and my prestigious reputation. Now, none of that matters. I would give it all away in an instant if it meant she was safe and protected. Maintaining control in a rational and astute manner is what has made my empire the success it is... -
![SEAL's Vow by Makenna Jameison]()
SEAL's Vow by Makenna Jameison
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![Jett by Mackenzy Fox]()
Jett by Mackenzy Fox
From best selling author Mackenzy Fox comes the highly anticipated MC spin-off series from the Bracken Ridge NOLA Rebels MC - (New Orleans Series Book 2) Jett is a gritty, 1-bed trope, forced proximity, damaged hero and heroine, MC romance with all the feels...Categorized as:
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![Breaking Brandon by Elizabeth Reyes]()
Breaking Brandon by Elizabeth Reyes
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHe ruled out attachments years ago. Then one day he crosses paths with a beautiful but pampered daddy's little princess. History has taught him one thing about women like her—steer clear. She was starting over. She moved back to her home town, took a new job assignment, and left her past behind...Categorized as:
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![How To Heal A Heartbreak by Cynthia Eden]()
How To Heal A Heartbreak by Cynthia Eden
He’s never run from a fight, and he’s not about to start now.Holden Blackwell, former MMA fighter and current all-around problem solver for the rich and famous, never expects for his ex to appear in his office, asking for his help. Sure, Claudia Fairmont haunts his dreams—and his waking hours—but she hates him, with good reason...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire Deal by Lori Ryan]()
The Billionaire Deal by Lori Ryan
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHe needed a wife on paper, she needed a way to pay for school. Neither bargained for the danger their marriage-of-convenience brought on. CEO Jack Sutton isn't about to be backed into a corner by the stipulations of his mother's will. She might have wanted to be sure he was married by the time he was thirty, but that doesn't mean he needs to give in... -
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![Cover Your Eyes by Mary Burton]()
Cover Your Eyes by Mary Burton
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsNow stunningly repackaged and reissued, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mary Burton unleashes her trademark hard-edged suspense in the first Morgans of Nashville book, as a public defender must seek justice for a murder from the past to prevent new killings in the horrifying present...DON'T LOOKAt first, they struggle to escape... -
![Mick by C.M. Steele]()
Mick by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“I’d die for you…” As the “Princess” of the Steele Riders, Morgan Steele is untouchable. A mere tattoo artist isn’t worthy of her, but Mick’s going to do whatever he can to win her love. Morgan wants her man and is going to do whatever she can to get Ewan “Mick” McMann to claim her body and soul... -
![Contract with the Mafia Boss by Ashlie Silas]()
Contract with the Mafia Boss by Ashlie Silas
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA chance encounter led to a dating contract... with a mafia boss.I was desperate and needed a pretend boyfriend.Of all the people in the city, I collided with the ice-cold Carlo D’Angelo.When mistaken for my imaginary beau, I just went with it – my first mistake.His gorgeous, rock-hard body and the warmth in his eyes make it hard not to fall for the ruthless millionaire...Categorized as:
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![Bang Bang by Belle Brooks]()
Bang Bang by Belle Brooks
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBang, bang They shot us down. Bang, bang! We ran through town. Bang, bang! Now here I am … Bang, bang … in an undercover police sting. Miranda Sikes is a twenty-year-old university student who hates venturing into the city, but her grandmother’s watchband isn’t going to repair itself. The watchband doesn’t get fixed. She misses the bus home... -
![A Just Deception by Adrienne Giordano]()
A Just Deception by Adrienne Giordano
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe protector: Peter Jessup, former Navy SEAL, currently employed by Taylor Security. He likes being the hero—in charge and in control. His client: Lawyer Isabelle DeRosa. The sexy brunette is the personification of Peter's fantasies. She's willing to get physical but nothing more serious... -
![Mine to Protect by Cynthia Eden]()
Mine to Protect by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe agreed to protect her...not love her. Victor Monroe left behind a brutal past when he decided to become an FBI Agent. He knows that other agents think he's too cold, that he has ice in his veins, but he doesn't care what folks say about him. He gets the job done--always. No matter the cost. Then he's blackmailed into guarding...her...Categorized as:
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![A Touch of Minx by Suzanne Enoch]()
A Touch of Minx by Suzanne Enoch
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWho says crime doesn't pay? A year ago, Samantha Jellicoe robbed from the rich and gave...to herself! Now, though, she's using her larcenous skills for good as a private security consultant, trying to walk the high road for her sexy billionaire boyfriend, Richard Addison, and asking herself if there's anything more torturous than tracking down priceless artifacts (only to give them back!)... -
![Savage Outlaw by V. Theia]()
Savage Outlaw by V. Theia
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHOW DO YOU GET OVER AN UNFORGETTABLE LOVE? The Butcher has always had savage emotions tangled up in Roux Tucker.Their history is anything but sweet.It’s been a blazing obsession for years.Never allowing the other to move on.He almost died because of her.And he never regretted it. OUTLAW RULES DECREE THEY CAN’T BE TOGETHER.She’s the princess to a rival MC... -
![To Have & to Hurt by Morgan Bridges]()
To Have & to Hurt by Morgan Bridges
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCommanding my family's empire is an honor,Except the thoughts I have are anything but.This young woman intrigues me, and not just because she doesn't speak.It's the quiet rebellion she exhibits in every nuanced movement and pointed look.However, she's the one woman I shouldn't pursue.Others may consider my attraction inappropriate... -
![One Bossy Arrangement by Ruby Emhart]()
One Bossy Arrangement by Ruby Emhart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMysterious stranger that took my v-card turned out be my betrothed.I’m planning to run, but now I’m having his baby.Sleeping with a man of my choosing is forbidden.And would piss off Daddy, but that's exactly what I did.I gave myself to a scorching hot stranger.And he gifted me a night to remember.Later I find out that he’s Marcello DeLuca.Bossy, possessive, and dangerous AF... -
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![Just a Hint - Clint by Lori Foster]()
Just a Hint - Clint by Lori Foster
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSOME DAYS, IT DOESN'T PAY TO GET OUT OF BED That's what crosses Clint Evan's mind the minute he takes on the four thugs holding heiress Julie Rose hostage. It isn't the danger--Clint's made the reputation by being reliably ruthless, a quality that keeps his wounds deeply undercover. What's got Clint in a lather is Julie herself...Categorized as:
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![Flirting With Danger by Suzanne Enoch]()
Flirting With Danger by Suzanne Enoch
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsIn her dazzling romantic suspense debut, USA Today bestselling author Suzanne Enoch brings us a thrilling tale about a thief who needs to prove she's no murderer and the millionaire who loves her. Samantha Jellicoe is a thief and proud of it. Raised to appreciate the finer things in life, Sam has no trouble divesting the wealthy of their treasures...Categorized as:
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![Her Last Chance by Toni Anderson]()
Her Last Chance by Toni Anderson
(Marsh & Josie first appear in HER SANCTUARY. This is their story) Eighteen years ago the Blade Hunter found his first victim on the streets of New York City. As a child Josephine Maxwell was attacked and left for dead. She learned the hard way that life is a constant struggle for survival. She can’t waste time pining over a man she can’t have... -
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Romero by Elizabeth Reyes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLibrarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B005ZGLNZK. New Adult / Contemporary romance. Prim and proper middle school teacher Isabel Montenegro always runs the opposite direction from men like Ramon Romero. A foul-mouthed, uneducated, loose cannon has no place in her careful plans. But instead of running away, Isabel is completely captivated...Categorized as:
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![My Coyote Ugly Life by Jessica Spoon]()
My Coyote Ugly Life by Jessica Spoon
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“How on earth do I get myself in these situations? I swear it’s like a never ending bad dream. One of all my mistakes that continuously bite me in my size ten ass.” Azaria ‘Ree’ Gable had her one experience with heartbreak and that was enough for her. She’s perfectly satisfied with her ‘One Month Rule’ and doesn’t need her life changing anytime soon...Categorized as:
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![Dirty Perfect Storm by Hayley Faiman]()
Dirty Perfect Storm by Hayley Faiman
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLegacy isn’t just his name–it is who he is. Born to ride with the Devil’s Hellions, he was made for this world as she was made for him–even if he does not deserve her. They say that no storm can last forever. That after the storm, the sun will shine again. Except they don’t know anything about this storm. Nobody could have ever predicted him. My storm’s name is…Legacy...Categorized as:
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