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Finally by R.L. Mathewson
From New York Times bestselling author R. L. Mathewson comes the next installment in the Neighbor from Hell series…. For readers who enjoy touching stories that make them smile, laugh, and fall in love. Sometimes life doesn’t go the way that we expected. That’s what happened to Devin Bradford when he received the news that turned his life upside down seven years ago...Categorized as:
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A Business Proposal, Vol. 3 by Haehwa, Narak
Mistakes were made. At the company dinner, Hari has one drink too many and wakes up the next morning with no memory of the previous night. .. except for a vague lingering sensation on her lips. Meanwhile, Yeongsuh also wakes up from a night of drinking, but unlike her best friend, she instantly realizes that something went very, very wrong. .. -
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![Fated Love by Radclyffe]()
Fated Love by Radclyffe
What do you do when your carefully planned life takes a wrong turn into hell? When Quinn Maguire, a dashing young trauma surgeon, unaccountably accepts a position as an ER physician, her new boss, Honor Blake, suspects that Quinn is hiding a dark secret. While the two declare an uneasy truce in an effort to work together, both struggle with mutual, and unexpected, attraction...Categorized as:
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![Hawaii Can Suck It by MéLisa Ryun]()
Hawaii Can Suck It by MéLisa Ryun
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’m supposed to film him. Not fall for him. I’m Camila Morales—cargo pants-wearing, scrunchie-collecting, videographer to Reece Dare—a growly, tattooed YouTube adrenaline junkie. He’s hot, sure, when he’s not judging me for smiling (calls it a sign of weakness)... -
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![A Business Proposal, Vol. 2 by Haehwa, Abigail Blackman]()
A Business Proposal, Vol. 2 by Haehwa, Abigail Blackman
On a romantic evening date with the young, rich, and unbelievably handsome Taemu, Hari is the envy of all women. .Categorized as:
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![Sinful Corruption by Emilia Finn]()
Sinful Corruption by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSinful Corruption is the 14th standalone Mayet Justice novel. Full blurb coming soon. -
![Redeeming Justice by Suzanne Halliday]()
Redeeming Justice by Suzanne Halliday
Sometimes …Happily Ever After comes with a price. Alex Marquez wears many hats. Sometimes he’s the slightly patrician Don of a family with deep Spanish roots. Other times he’s a brilliant tech-God and CEO of an exclusive security agency. He’s also a boss, a musician, and a fierce friend...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott]()
The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsBillionaire Max Hamilton thought he was finally starting to find contentment, more than two years after losing his wife Mia in a tragic drowning accident. He'd been reunited with a sister he hadn’t realized existed. Finally he had family again, a reprieve from the pain and loneliness that had haunted him since his devastating loss...Categorized as:
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![Smokey's Distraction by Chiah Wilder]()
Smokey's Distraction by Chiah Wilder
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA woman threatened by her past. An outlaw biker bent on keeping her safe. Does he hold the key to igniting her passion? Smokey can’t quit the one-night-stand lifestyle of his rugged Rocky Mountain motorcycle club. Used to smooth whiskey and easy women, he’s stunned when a drop-dead gorgeous stranger at his local bar rejects his advances... -
![Where We Fall by Nicole Baker]()
Where We Fall by Nicole Baker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhat do you do when a client threatens to stop doing business with your company because he finds out about a one-night stand you had with his daughter’s friend? I’ll tell you what my siblings make me do. They make me take our innocent IT Director with us to the client’s largest fundraising event…as my fake girlfriend... -
![Affirmation by Sawyer Bennett]()
Affirmation by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThings are off, and I can’t quite put my finger on it. Some things, however, are the same. For example, the sex with Matt is just as nuclear and consistent as it always has been. Still… I feel like I’m holding onto Matt with my fingertips, like he’s on the verge of slipping away and I don’t know what to do... -
![A Good Girl's Guide to Dominance by W.S. Greer]()
A Good Girl's Guide to Dominance by W.S. Greer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy name is Nia Washington. I'm a submissive. And I am f***ing tired. I’m tired of men that claim to be a Dominant, but have no clue what it really means. I'm tired of men playing a part they saw on TV or read in a book, and using it to get what they want out of a woman before leaving her high and dry... -
![This Is Love by Melissa Foster]()
This Is Love by Melissa Foster
Fall in love in Harmony Pointe, where hearts are lost, found, and sometimes misplaced…and everyone get a happy ever after. If a woman can’t find love in the quaint town of Harmony Pointe, it’s sure to find them—whether they’re looking for it or not. Here, the remaining single Dalton siblings are about to discover that they’re next in line to get swept away by love...Categorized as:
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![The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire]()
The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's a single dad, billionaire CEO, and father to twin terrors. She's desperate to support her daughter. Falling in love with the nanny is complicated. Scarlett:. I have less than $2,000 in my checking account and I need a job. My ex took off with his assistant and millions of dollars that he stole in a Ponzi scheme... -
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![Falling For Declan by Tracy Lorraine]()
Falling For Declan by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHate is easy. Love takes courage. My life is sweet. I work hard, party harder, surf whenever the hell I want and get any woman I desire. It can’t get any better. Then my worst enemy moves to town. I’ve hated her from as early as I can remember, and now she’s taunting me once again. Or tempting me? It seems the girl who plagued my younger years is now a woman I can’t get out of my head... -
![Mitigation by Sawyer Bennett]()
Mitigation by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsI’ve seen a new side to Matt Connover. He’s proven to me that there is something inside him other than icy control and masculine force. I’ve seen care… tenderness… even protectiveness. I’ve seen vulnerability. But Matt Connover’s issues run deep. I know Cal hurt him deeply, and he keeps himself protected because of that...Categorized as:
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![Fast Burn by Lori Foster]()
Fast Burn by Lori Foster
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFor the woman who’s his perfect match, he’s willing to break the rules…. The moment Brand Berry meets beautiful, driven Sahara Silver, the connection between them is electric. It’s also something he can’t pursue. Sahara wants him, sure—to join Body Armor, where his MMA skills, size and cocky attitude make him perfect for her elite crew of bodyguards... -
![Bound to Burn by Paula Dombrowiak]()
Bound to Burn by Paula Dombrowiak
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA sexy, age gap, rockstar romance with a bit of a slow burn, a strong sassy heroine, a grumpy alpha hero, low angst and a happily ever after. Love has a way of blazing through you like poison, leaving you breathless but still wanting more. On the way down it burns like whiskey, coats your throat like a love song, and enters your belly with the force of a hurricane. I told myself never again...Categorized as:
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![Two Become One by Weston Parker]()
Two Become One by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m all about the chase. Everything that comes after getting the girl? I’d rather swallow glass. That’s why taken women are my type. Don’t like it? You don’t have to. However, my newest challenge is full of surprises. She’s temptation poured into a silhouette of dangerous curves. And she’s onto me. So is HR at the office. Both quickly become my nightmare as they dare me to change. Me... -
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The Bloody Prince by Edwina Darke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShould your true love drive you crazy? Katie Warray knows that heroes rarely live up to expectations. Especially not the charming, roguishly handsome, thriller writer she’s had a crush on since she was a teenager. It’s disappointing that Tristan Prince turns out to be more frog than fairytale. But Katie doesn’t have to like the man to be his new editor. Tristan Prince doesn’t take much seriously... -
![Her Billionaire Bargain by Taryn Quinn]()
Her Billionaire Bargain by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHiring an interior designer to redo my McMansion led to me…falling in love with a total stranger? And trying to figure out how to make her fall in love with me. Shelby Wilde is a driven single mom who started an up-and-coming design firm, Designing Women, with three friends. She is not looking for love. Or lust. Or my particular brand of chaos with a side of many happy moments while naked...Categorized as:
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![The Boss: Book Five by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott]()
The Boss: Book Five by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI used to be a good girl. But I'm not anymore…. Because of him—Blake Carson. My nemesis. My boss. Now my lover. My teacher in so many dark, delicious things I never knew I would crave. My protector, though I never asked him to be my savior. Now he's determined to push me away, yet he still wants me under his lock and key. Supposedly to keep me out of danger... -
![Romancing the M.D. by Maureen Smith]()
Romancing the M.D. by Maureen Smith
Landing an internship at prestigious Hopewell General is a dream come true for Tamara St. John. She struggled hard to get where she is—and isn't about to risk it all because of arrogant Victor Aguilar. Tamara and Victor constantly lock horns, but the sinfully seductive doctor is driving her crazy…with desire. Tamara knows that dating a colleague is a prescription for disaster...Categorized as:
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![Hard Boss by Iona Rose]()
Hard Boss by Iona Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJuliette. Hudson Sinclair is such a grumpy, snarly, arrogant nightmare no one on the temp agency's books is willing to take on the job of replacing his secretary while she is off sick. Well, here I am, it’s my first day at the agency and I should probably give it a pass as my first job too. At least, that would be the prudent thing to do, but ‘prudent’ is not on my list of virtues... -
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![Blurred Lines by Olivia Lucas]()
Blurred Lines by Olivia Lucas
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThis week is not going to plan…. So far, I’ve been stood up, taunted by a kid, and dunked in coffee. And that was just on my way to my job interview. I almost couldn’t believe it when the hot stranger who crashed into me in the coffee shop came to my rescue. Unfortunately, this stranger has a name – Natalie Dalton – and she might’ve also popped up at my job interview. And then on a night out... -
![Like They Do in the Movies by Nan Campbell]()
Like They Do in the Movies by Nan Campbell
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Dream: rich and famous screenwriter of hilarious sapphic rom coms. The Reality: pushing out trashy celebrity gossip for cash. The Grand Plan: advance career by engineering a celebrity takedown. Fran Underhill’s adoration for the entertainment industry is in flames, transformed into a loathing of celebrity culture and all those who benefit from it...Categorized as:
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![Filthy Rich by Julie Kriss]()
Filthy Rich by Julie Kriss
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA billionaire. His assistant. And a game that could cost both their hearts. Aidan Winters. Gorgeous, brilliant, ruthless, and filthy rich. He’s known as the Man in Black, because New York’s most sought-after bachelor is icy perfection in an all-black suit. As his executive assistant, I know his suit size, the security code to his penthouse, and the number to his private line... -
![A Good Girl's Guide to Dominance by W.S. Greer]()
A Good Girl's Guide to Dominance by W.S. Greer
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![His Curvy Obsession: A Curvy Girl Romance by Jenna Cook]()
His Curvy Obsession: A Curvy Girl Romance by Jenna Cook
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOpposites attract in this short and steamy romance about an alpha billionaire boss and his curvy executive assistant! Eric. I hate to let good things go to waste. Rebecca belongs with me - in my bed, specifically. She says she wants to be a mother more than anything. I’m the man who can make that wish come true. The man who can make all of her wishes come true. The man who can protect and provide...Categorized as:
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![Untainted Love by Ivy Laika]()
Untainted Love by Ivy Laika
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLove – whether good or bad, everyone wants to experience it. Everyone except for Ladi. She’s tried her hand at love and the cards that she’d been dealt never stacked up. After getting her master’s degree and moving back to Miami, Ladi’s only focus is securing her dream job. Something that Ace Baptiste has never been is, unsure. Everything that he wants he goes for and gets it...Categorized as:
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![Whiskey Wednesdays: Book 3 in the Palm Springs Poolside Series by J. L. Brannick]()
Whiskey Wednesdays: Book 3 in the Palm Springs Poolside Series by J. L. Brannick
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsConnor McCoy’s professional hockey nickname is The Hammer. And the first time we met, that’s exactly what he did to me. He hammered orders, barked instructions, and interrupted me three times. Then he tried to walk off before I could tell him I was not his latest assistant. But the intense, hot-as-sin man spectacularly outdoes himself when he almost gets me charged with felony burglary... -
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Final Call by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn the highly anticipated sequel to LATE CALL, Dayton and Aaron learn once more than not everything is as straightforward as it seems, and if they have any chance of getting their long-awaited happily-ever-after, they'll have to work for it. .. We crashed and burned like a falling plane. Hard and fast with an inevitable explosion. Another few weeks together changed my life the way the first did... -
![Risky Business by Lauren Landish]()
Risky Business by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSecrets are my life. Perception is everything, and I'm extraordinarily good at helping my clients hide their dirt—until him. Bad press about your latest movie flop? I can twist it. Need to repair your image after an embarrassing walk of shame? I got you. Reputation refresh? That’s me too. But my latest client challenges me in ways I never anticipated. Carson Steen... -
![Her Alpha Boss Undercover by Nichole Rose]()
Her Alpha Boss Undercover by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe's terrible at lying…but she's real good at making him squirm. Nathan. Someone is out to ruin the family business and I promised my brothers I'd look into it. Going undercover is a lot harder than I expected. I'm a computer nerd. I have no clue what I'm doing. And I can't seem to stop watching Brooke Waters long enough to accomplish anything. She's so beautiful, but she doesn't like me much... -
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![Melted by a Man by Andrea Andersen]()
Melted by a Man by Andrea Andersen
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s cold and reserved. He’s warm and approachable. It was only supposed to be one night. Romance wasn’t on Jacqueline Williams’ to-do list. The buttoned-up Human Resource manager likes rules; they help her feel safe. After meeting a handsome stranger, she tossed away the rulebook for one night. One amazing night... -
![The Boss: Book Four by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott]()
The Boss: Book Four by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe is my obsession. But someone else is obsessed with me. .. I'm used to being in charge. With money comes power, and I have plenty of both. But one person doesn't bow down to me. She challenges me at every turn and drives me insane with longing. She's my assistant, Grace Copeland, and she wants something that, by rights, is mine. But others are also after what is mine... -
![Possessive Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell]()
Possessive Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell
Policy: Don't sleep with your brother's secretary. Problem: Deacon Collins is a wealthy playboy and does what he pleases. It started out innocent. He yanked her into the supply closet and lost his briefs. Not the legal kind. Now, he wants more. More of her soft curves and sweet mouth. More than just quickies against a cabinet...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire's Marriage Proposal by Melody Anne]()
The Billionaire's Marriage Proposal by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsGeorge Anderson lost his wife five years ago, and then his family fell apart. He needs to make a drastic change to bring his family back together. He gets together with his twin brother Joseph Anderson and the two men make plans to do some matchmaking for George’s stubborn children. George will get his grandkids and his family all together again...Categorized as:
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![DEADLY PURSUIT: Tri Star Security by Nicole James]()
DEADLY PURSUIT: Tri Star Security by Nicole James
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEx-Navy SEAL Chris Draper is CEO and founder of the Texas based company, Tri Star Security, an ex-military rescue and protection service. Clients turn to Tri Star when no one else can help them. When Tri Star's office manager, Lani Cantrell goes missing, a Mexican Cartel is the prime suspect... -
![Billionaire Boss's One Night Stand by Ariana Cooper]()
Billionaire Boss's One Night Stand by Ariana Cooper
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night. One woman. One major complication. I'm Matt Richards. Billionaire. Soon-to-be CEO. I don't do relationships. I close deals. Then she happened. One scorching night. No names. No strings. Perfect. Until Monday. She's my new hire. My temptation. My downfall. Now the stakes are higher than ever. Land the biggest client of my career? Or risk it all for her? Stolen glances. Heated arguments...Categorized as:
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![Billionaire Fake Fiancé Daddy by Roxy Reid]()
Billionaire Fake Fiancé Daddy by Roxy Reid
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI thought he was going to fire me. Then he proposed. The tall hot guy in the expensive suit? The one scowling, who looks like he'll put you over his knee, if you get his coffee order wrong? He's my brother’s best friend and my new boss,. Oh yeah, and he hates me. According to him I’m a menace in heels with a talent for destruction. But he needs a fake fiancée,. And I’m the only one who can help...Categorized as:
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![Boss I Love to Hate by Mia Kayla]()
Boss I Love to Hate by Mia Kayla
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsDear Mr. Brisken,. How do I hate you? Let me count the ways. >I hate your smug, sexy millionaire face. >I hate your cocky, skirt chasing, playboy ways. >I hate working as your secretary--but, I love the pay. It almost makes dealing with you worth it. >I hate how my friends call you a BILF, when really BILK (Boss I'd like to kill) is more appropriate... -
![Curvy Girl for the Boss: A Halloween Romance by Emma Bray]()
Curvy Girl for the Boss: A Halloween Romance by Emma Bray
A Halloween night of mystery, a Monday morning surprise…. Chrissy Harper has finally landed her dream job as an executive assistant at a prestigious company. To celebrate, she and her best friend go to a costume party for Halloween where she’s irresistibly drawn to masked man. What Chrissy doesn’t know is that the seductive man behind the mask is Zander Shaw—her new boss...Categorized as:
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![Beautiful Surrender by Priscilla West]()
Beautiful Surrender by Priscilla West
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 32 ratings“What gives you a thrill Kristen? ”. The conclusion to the Surrender Series by Priscilla West. No one is who they seem to be. Kristen let Vincent into her heart because he seemed so different from everyone in her conservative world of wealth management. She thought they shared something special, but when she realizes that Vincent has been playing her the entire time, her heart is crushed... -
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![Until You by Denise Grover Swank]()
Until You by Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe second book in a New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank's Bachelor Brotherhood series! Never settle down. Ever. Workaholic Lanie Rogers lives a completely nomadic lifestyle. Her job keeps her on the move, and relationships are a complication she doesn't need. That is, until she meets Mr. Tall, Dark, and Hotness at a pre-wedding party. Complicated? Maybe... -
![Fight Me by Lacey Black]()
Fight Me by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJake Stevens has it made. A local police officer with an open invitation to any number of beds around town, Jake has no desire to settle down with any of the ladies he entertains by night. After watching his best friend fall in love with his little sister, Jake is certain that love and marriage just aren’t in his cards. Heck, he’s not even playing with the same deck...Categorized as:
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CFO by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe rabbit doesn’t make me jump. My fingers don’t provide the ultimate thumbs up experience. And no man can, that’s for sure. I’m unorgasamable. It’s in the dictionary, right next to my picture. I’ve lost hope even trying. And to make matters worse, now everybody knows thanks to my not so little slip up. And everyone includes him…our new CFO, Carson Cash. I thought CFO meant Can’t F’in Orgasm... -
![Can't Touch by Penny Wylder]()
Can't Touch by Penny Wylder
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe's the one girl he can't touch. He's the one guy she can't resist. She's forbidden fruit. The girl I can't touch. That's what her uncle says, anyway. .. but even if he controls her, he doesn't control me. When I see her walking back and forth in the office lobby, her long legs swishing, beautiful curves swaying, and those cherry-red lips, I decide right she's going to be mine...Categorized as:
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![The Boss Vol. 6: a Hot Billionaire Romance by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott]()
The Boss Vol. 6: a Hot Billionaire Romance by Cari Quinn, Taryn Elliott
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLibrarian's Note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B01CXUZ8RO. This is the FINAL book in the six part serial. This book is from BOTH Grace and Blake's points-of-view and will be more than twice the size of the other serial installments. She doesn’t know how bad I’m willing to be…. For years, Grace Copeland was the one woman I couldn’t have. Now she’s mine. Mine to possess...Categorized as:
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![Only Forever by D.E. Haggerty]()
Only Forever by D.E. Haggerty
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLilac has her eyes on her career. Beckett has his eyes on Lilac. Can this grumpy boss convince her to give him a chance? I am perfectly content with my life. I have a loving (albeit nosy and interfering) family, a fulfilling career as an environmental engineer, and I enjoy living in my quirky hometown of Winter Falls. But then Beckett Dempsey is appointed CEO at the company I work at...
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