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A Villa with a View by Julie Caplin
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEscape to the Amalfi Coast and feel the warmth of the Italian sun on your face, hear the sound of the turquoise waves crashing on the beach and fall in love with a new enemies to lovers romance!Lia Bathurst had always dreamed of escaping to the white sandy beaches and turquoise blue seas of the Amalfi coast – but that dream hadn’t included meeting her real father... -
The King Takes a Bride by Danielle Bourdon
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsChey's ability to handle diplomatic situations is put to the test by an unexpected visitor to the shores of Latvala. When the visitor makes a startling revelation, it throws the Ahtissari family into a tailspin... -
Taken by a Trillionaire by Melody Anne, Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThree New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors. One wild project. Taken by a Trillionaire is an escapism fantasy that was born at a party at RWA. Over cocktails, J.S. Scott, Melody Anne, and Ruth Cardello laughed as they plotted this book with the help of two industry friends, Chris and Brian... -
Tycoon Takedown by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMelanie Hanna has finally worked up the courage to travel to New York and tell an old flame that he’s the father of her young son. She’s done hiding and apologizing for her one impulsive night. When her best friend asks her brother to watch over Melanie, her emotional trip takes an unexpected and sizzling detour... -
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Home to Me by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNick Andrade: Sexy, charming, bad boy. He’s never been a one woman man, but he’s willing to give it a try every Saturday with Rena. Rena Sander: Confident, caring, a woman who plays by the rules. She’s never been in love, and thinks keeping sex with Nick contained to one day a week will protect her heart. He’s the hot fantasy she’s always craved... -
His Hush-Hush Baby - A Billionaire's Secret Baby Romance by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings”Billionaire, charmer, hottie... crook?By the time I found out, I was already pregnantNow I’ve got to keep my feelings a secret, along with my baby!”Diane Johansen has enough on her plate without worrying about finding a guy. As a professional artist whose work leaves her with little time for anything else, all thoughts of pursuing a love besides art seem far away... -
Make Me Whole: An Age Gap, Secret Pregnancy Romance by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy best friend’s daughter turns me into a fierce protector.Just one smile makes me want to risk everything.Skylar is 19 years younger than me, and the pain in her light brown eyes draws me to her.I’d never let her ex-boyfriend harm her or her daughter again.But being close to her as a protector means having to keep my distance.Skylar is off-limits...Categorized as:
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One Big Surprise by J.P. Comeau
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ll admit, the life of a lonely, single mom is messy. But when I move to California for a fresh start, And discover my new boss is a one-night stand from four years ago…Things turn from messy to bizarre.That cute surfer dude with the perfect smile, tan ripped abs, and blonde tousled hair…Still leaves me speechless.But a lot has changed.He’s rich.He’s unknowingly my daughter’s daddy... -
Final Call by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 27 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... -
Unexpected Treasure by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe Andersons are back in this exciting new line of the bestselling series everyone is talking about. In this new series, you will meet Richard Storm and his five children, and the circumstances that ripped him away from his brothers, Joseph and George Anderson. See how they finally meet. The bonds of an Anderson bloodline are too strong to keep their family apart forever... -
Only the Beginning by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPrincess of Country Music.America’s sweetheart.Survivor of the scrutiny that comes with it all. Hannah 'Harmony' Stewart has lived most of her adult life in the spotlight. It hasn’t always been easy. One heartbreak almost ruined her. Some days it’s hard to keep a smile on her face and stay positive, but there are a lot of people counting on her to keep it together... -
Bossy Baby Daddy: A Secret Baby Romance Kindle Edition by Annabelle Love
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Boss,I have a confession…What happened in Vegas, didn’t stay in Vegas.We have a son. And you don’t know about him.I tried to find you, but life got in the way.Then I found out you were my new boss.I remember how you claimed me that night we first met.You rocked my world, curled my toes...And left me a gift that took nine months to deliver.I hoped we could become a family... -
Blind Date with the Billionaire Doc by Jolie Day
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFirst, Dr. Jerk ghosted me.Now, I’m pregnant, and he’s the daddy.Skip ahead 9 months, and surprise! Guess who’s delivering our baby?Cover and blurb coming soon.A hot accidental pregnancy romance from USA Today bestselling author Jolie Day. Come see what happens when the quirky exotic dancer and the respected billionaire doctor meet…again. This is one delivery he’ll never forget... -
Entangled by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThere’s nothing richer than a second chance in the steamy second book of New York Times bestselling author J.S. Scott’s Accidental Billionaires series. Aiden Sinclair was a commercial fisherman before he suddenly came into his billionaire inheritance—not that he’s complaining. Being a Sinclair does have its perks. But things were simpler before the money... -
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Stalked by the Scorpio: Spicy Astrology by Jessa Joy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat happens when a bossy billionaire meets the girl of his dreams for one night only? A steamy safe stalker romance with the sexiest star sign of them all! MargotAfter the day from hell, I go out and let my hair down. Meeting a huge, gorgeous guy at a bar helps me forget my troubles. Except when I move to a new town to start a new job, that very same guy turns out to be my billionaire boss... -
Triplets For The Billion-Heir by Layla Valentine
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPlaying the rich playboy’s fiancée was one thing;Even though there was nothing between us, it still felt wrong…Now I’m pregnant with his brother’s triplets,And I’m starting to think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew…HEROkay, so signing up to play some rich guy’s girlfriend maybe doesn’t scream good judgment,But trust me when I say it sounded like a good idea at the time... -
British Banger by Jennifer Woodhull
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBritish accents should come with a warning label. When they’re attached to deep, baritone voices that belong to sexy, cocky men, you should have to sign a waiver.Most people wouldn’t touch short-term rental properties, but since my business partner took off with my client list, I need every deal I can get. Enter, one insanely sexy and completely exasperating Camden Reid... -
Love and Surrender by Cali MacKay
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, Cali MacKay... Zoe hates that she’s been pushing away her best friend, Morgan, especially when she knows he could be the love of her life. But she’s got a secret—a big one—and she knows that if Morgan ever finds out what she’s been keeping from him, she’ll lose not only his love but his friendship... -
Just Another Chance by Katy Kaylee
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRafe Buchanan – 6’3’’. Hard muscle. Marine MP. My brother’s best friend. And the guy who took my innocence five years ago! Also the guy who gave me the most precious gift ever – my daughter (well, our daughter I should be saying). Did I tell you he kinda left me, asking me to move on?So, that’s what I did.I moved on to study further, to raise my child and to work with the Marines... -
One Night Baby - A Romance Compilation by Tia Siren
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEmily’s looking for the father of her child. I’m searching for the mystery woman who rocked my world one night. I never thought I'd find her - or the surprise accident she's been hiding from me… It was just another charity ball. Until I saw the beauty in the red dress. Sassy and curvy, she had to be mine. I told her I only do one night stands... -
Secret Baby for Mr. Grump by Sofia Finn
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s not just older. He’s my baby daddy.And he’s about to ruin Christmas.Eight years ago, Marcus left me a gift he never knew about.Now he’s my new grumpy boss.And if he finds out why my son has his eyes…I’m doomed.Never thought I’d see him again.Until he shows up in town.Filthy rich, bossy, infuriating… and sexy as sin.Something about him is off...And I'm getting to the bottom of it...Categorized as:
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How to Knock Up Your Nurse by Melinda Minx
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIt all started with a fishing hook in my nipple. And no, it wasn’t anything kinky. I’m just very bad at fishing.Emily was my nurse. She unhooked me, then we hooked up. She was the best I'd ever had, but sometimes you have to throw back the perfect catch. Because she was going off to Alaska to become a doctor, and not even my billions of dollars could change her mind...Categorized as:
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Unexpected Love by Casey Clipper
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom International Best-Selling Contemporary Romance Author Casey Clipper, The Love Series delves into Ryan's story. Ryan Millen. Notorious playboy. Forever a bachelor. Never one to settle. Loves his one-night-stands. Ryan has loved his single status without any desire to settle down into a permanent relationship. Why would he? To be in a relationship requires work and sacrifice... -
The Proposal Planner's Big Secret by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe lied to her once,This time, though, the punishment might outweigh the crime… She’s been keeping a big secret…He’s the father to her child, and the truth is bound to come out...Beth Shipard is a true romantic. After a real-life meet-cute with a charming out-of-towner, she wonders if this is the start of her own love story... -
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Loving Him Off the Field by Jeanette Murray
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSometimes the best defense is a good offense… Aileen is a sports reporter trying to make a name for herself without relying on her looks, And what better way to do that than to break a scandal about one of the fastest rising stars on the Santa Fe Bobcats? Killian seems too good to be true, so she knows he must be hiding something… It’s hard enough breaking into the NFL—even more so when... -
Beginning with Forever by Lan LLP
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeginning with Forever “Carson, I’m freely offering myself to you right now. Please,” I plead fearlessly. I’m shameless and not above begging for him to take my body. Who is this sex-craved woman anyways? “Sweetness, you’re making it very difficult for me to resist you, to control myself...Categorized as:
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Accidental Triplets - A Secret Babies for the Billionaire Romance by Layla Valentine, Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne night of red-hot passion, Two eager lovers, And three accidental babies! Because what else do you give the man who has everything? Cassidy: I was a small-town girl with big dreams. An aspiring designer, and mere mortal compared to Rhys Cole, a creative genius in a city of tech billionaires... -
Knocked Up By Mr. Big Shot by Elizabeth Grey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy billionaire rockstar one-night stand doesn’t know that he’s the father of our secret child.I wasn’t looking for a relationship the night I slept with Travis Storm. He was a world-famous rockstar, never staying in one place. I was an aspiring entrepreneur, too busy for love.A month later, I was upset at myself for being so careless... -
Mr. CEO's Secret Baby by Aimee Bronson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy boyfriend left for work and never came back.Now I have to write an article about the billionaire prick.I thought it would be easy.But I keep remembering how he used to moan my name.And dammit if he wasn’t even hotter now than he was before.The way his shirt stretches over his shoulders makes my breath catch.It’s a little uncomfortable.But girl, I got this... -
Legal Action 2 by Kimball Lee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe rock your world sequel to Legal Action !!!!! This is Legal Action in extreme overdrive!!!! Charlotte will make her choice between riveting, gorgeous billionaire Bly and back-from-the-dead, too-hot-to-handle, Special-Ops hunk Finn and her decision will mean sweet, sweet, savage love for Charlotte and the man of her dreams... -
Legal Action 4 by Kimball Lee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTHIS IS IT… THE FINAL BOOK IN THE LEGAL ACTION SERIES!!! Alexander Bly is missing, Finn and JP are caught on a mountain wracked by avalanches, Amanda is a basket case, and Natalie isn’t offering any information… Will Charlotte surrender to despair??? Absolutely NOT!!!! There are good choices, bad choices and hard choices in every life, and they lead straight to the heart of... -
Silent Night Man by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis Christmas, New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revisits a tale of danger and true love under the mistletoe…What does Millie Evans want in her stocking for Christmas? Just one thing…to feel safe. Even though her stalker is dead, he arranged for a hit man to kill her. Now the special government agent Millie has loved from afar for years has vowed to protect her... -
Billionaire Enemy's Baby: A Small Town Enemies to Lovers Romance by Lisa Ryan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFive years ago, my crush claimed my V-card after a one-night-stand and left me pregnant…Now he’s back in our small town for his younger brother’s graduation.I’m floored when he walks into my workplace dripping in Gucci, all cocky and flirty.I wasn’t prepared for him to be so assertive and want me as if nothing happened.This dude either has amnesia, or he is an A-class jerk... -
Billionaire BOSS: Secret Baby by Jolie Day
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe’s the man I absolutely hate.Why?He took my v-card.He left me in a hotel room. Alone.Four years later … He’s a billionaire consultant, the No. 1 in NY City. (So much for karma!)A demanding, bossy jerk who’s cocky AF— and still panty-melting hot (See? No karma at all!)He can’t even be bothered to remember my name.Now, he holds the fate of my job in his hands. I should resist him... -
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Dark Ties by Leia Thorne
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEyes Wide Shut meets Cruel Intentions in this ruthlessly unforgiving and sexy dark, high school romance. He calls us his broken saints. And that’s what I am…or was. Broken. Until Gage Astor stole my heart and introduced me to a whole new seductive world—one with secrets and intrigue and money. So much money... -
Checkmate With Bishop by J. A. Hornbuckle
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was convinced he was dying, slowly wasting from the same disease that took both his father and grandfather’s lives. So Bishop began to take the necessary steps to wrap up his life, trying to gain closure in every area. Especially in regard to his ex-wife, Dory. A woman who left him when he’d just been a lowly recruit in the Hellion Motorcycle Club... -
Two Secrets to Shock the Italian by Lynne Graham
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA billionaire discovers that the woman who got away is hiding the biggest surprise of all… USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham enthralls with this dramatic secret-baby romance! Her confession to the Italian ’re the father of my twins! Discovering she was pregnant with twins changed the course of Scarlett Pearson’s life... -
Just Another Chance by Ava Gray
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI gave Tanner my heart, and he gave me all the reasons why I should never trust men again. It had been two years since I’d seen his gorgeously devastating face.Two years since I’d found out that I was pregnant with his baby.His betrayal forced me to skip town and keep it a secret.And just when I thought I could mend my heart, he returned to my life.Still as handsome as I remembered... -
Halloween Hottie: A Dad's Best Friend, Secret Twins Romance by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy Halloween treat?A one night stand with a HOT Dracula lookalike.Turns out it was more of a trick than a treat.My mystery man was my father's best friend...And now the secret daddy to five-year-old twins! Yikes!Six years later, my blast from the past decides to come looking for his daughters.Jeremy Steele… you tricked me once. But I won’t let you trick me twice... -
Have Baby, Need Billionaire by Maureen Child
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe'd certainly never set eyes on--much less gone to bed with--Tula Barrons. "That" he would have remembered. Yet businessman Simon Bradley agreed to let Tula and her infant cousin--a child she claimed was his--stay in his mansion until he had proof of the little boy's paternity.But having Tula under his roof revealed something unexpected--her father had once nearly destroyed Simon's business... -
A Baby on the Greek's Doorstep by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA surprise pregnancy is only the beginning of the rollercoaster in this dramatic marriage of convenience romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham!He doesn’t remember their night together…until he meets the nine-month consequence!When a tiny baby is left on his doorstep, billionaire Tor Sarantos can’t believe his eyes... -
Bound by the Millionaire's Ring by Dani Collins
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe playboy's temporary fiancee Millionaire racing driver Ramon Sauveterre is no stranger to fame, but he'll do just about anything to keep the spotlight off his family... -
My Billionaire Ex's Secret Baby by Jamie Knight
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI have everything but her. And I'm determined to change that.As a dominant billionaire, I'm always in control.But my first love is the one thing that escaped my grasp.It's been nine years since I took her virginity.And I'd still give anything to have her in my life.But with the way we ended, I doubt I'll ever see her again.Until I come back home to Aspen, to check on a club I own... -
Champagne Girl by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCatherine makes plans and Matt always bursts her bubbles. That's the way it has been ever since her father died and Matt inherited the family's sprawling Texas ranch. He controls her money and tries to control her life. But the time has come to make her break from the ranch and from Matt. The perfect job awaits Catherine in New York and she's going to take it...Categorized as:
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Broke, a Secret Baby Romance by Alexandria Hunt
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 13 ratings99 cent release price, it will go up within the week...get it now, folks! The first full length standalone HEA sexy story from the Queen of Short and Dirty, Olivia Hawthorne. Join me on my new journey as Alexandria Hunt! Tennyson: He threw mud in my hair in third grade, and from that moment on, Chase Evans and I were inseparable... -
Loving Glory by Joleen James
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe citizens of Fortune, WA are shocked when former town bad boy Jace Stone buys the small town. Everyone wonders how Jace can come back, especially after getting Fortune’s golden girl Glory Moon pregnant, then leaving her alone to raise their autistic son. No one is more shocked than Jace when he discovers that Glory kept the baby she’d promised to give up for adoption ten years ago... -
Her Sicilian Baby Revelation (Harlequin Presents) by Michelle Smart
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTheir passion: unrivaled Her revelation: unforgettable! Orla O’Reilly knew the father of her precious three-year-old son must be out there somewhere. But after a car accident left her with amnesia, she’s unable to recall his name. Until Tonino arrives at her sister’s wedding, and suddenly it comes flooding back... -
Secrets of the Flame by Michelle Love, Ivy Wonder
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy last year of med school, the best year ever because of her--my future changed forever because of her...From the moment I saw her, I knew there was something between us not many people find.Passionate nights, stolen kisses throughout our busy days; she and I had thesame goals--goals that would end the special connection we'd found.Leaving her behind proved to be the hardest thing I'd ever done... -
Take You by M.V. Ellis
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLoyalty tied us together, but love could tear us apartKaneAn eye for an eye, a tooth for a toothWe’ll work together, we’ll expose the truthI’ll have his back, like he has mineWe’ve kept our secret for such a long timeAt the end of the day, when we both fallWe’ll fight fire with fire, winner takes allOur bond is strong, we’re close as can beWith you between us, can we be three?RoseA rose by... -
The King's Hidden Heir by Sharon Kendrick
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe’s claimed his throne. Now he will claim his son! A new royal romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Sharon Kendrick.What’s a king…Without an heir?Emerald Baker was a checkroom attendant when she spent one mind-blowing night with a prince...Categorized as:
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