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Protecting You: Schemes and Lies in Shadow Cove by Robin Patchen
Rated: 4.81 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn a high-stakes game of deception, two rivals must work together to bring down a ruthless terrorist network.After Alyssa’s dream of working in US intelligence is thwarted, she leaves her mundane profession to pursue a career as a cyber investigator. Though she aces every case she gets, securing enough customers to pay her rent proves challenging...Categorized as:
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Reckless by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 26 ratings“How did you get in here?”That’s not what you want to hear when you’re staring into the sea-green eyes of the hottest man you’ve ever seen. Yet I suppose it’s a fair question, considering I’m an uninvited stranger standing in Boone Mason’s kitchen.If you think that’s bad—just wait. It gets worse...Categorized as:
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![The Proposal by Adriana Locke]()
The Proposal by Adriana Locke
Breaking Rugby’s bad boy marries his best friend’s little sisterIf Renn Brewer would’ve asked me to marry him, I would’ve said no.Why?One, his reputation precedes him. His name is in the headlines at least once a month. Two, he’s not just my brother’s best friend. They’re teammates. And three, I’m in my self-care era.Unfortunately, a version of me equates self-care with bad choices... -
![The Sandcastle Hurricane by Carolyn Brown]()
The Sandcastle Hurricane by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFamily, wounded hearts, and a Texas bed-and-breakfast are in need of repair in New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s inviting novel about down-home comfort and second chances.Cousins Tabby and Ellie Mae are due for a change...Categorized as:
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![Forgotten Secrets by Christy Barritt]()
Forgotten Secrets by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFBI Special Agent Jesse Marx doesn’t know which is worse—waking up in a horse stable with no memories of the past two weeks or waking up to discover he’s wearing a wedding band. Not only has he been injured, but he’s also married—something he vowed to never do.Dakota Fleming refuses to feel a connection to any man, much less be tied down to one... -
![Save Me If You Can by Christina C. Jones]()
Save Me If You Can by Christina C. Jones
7 hours and 53 minutesDeception and betrayal always carry a price, and sooner or later, someone has to pay.For a long time, Terry King and Damien Wolfe have dodged those debts while the people around them paid – in loneliness, grief, constant fear, and the loss of innocent lives.But no more... -
![What's It Gonna Take by Lacey Black]()
What's It Gonna Take by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGarrethFrom the first moment I saw Reagan Turner at the bar and restaurant I help manage, I was drawn like never before. She was dating someone at the time, which meant she was off-limits, until the jerk broke up with her. I can’t get her out of my head, can’t stop wanting to kiss those perfectly lush lips. Fighting this attraction has been my kryptonite.So, I give in to temptation... -
![Deja Brew by Jessica Gadziala]()
Deja Brew by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWithin the struggling cafe Deja Brew, trouble percolates beneath the coffee beans. The shop’s owner, Shale, is forced into a dangerous game by a cartel, and when her shipment vanishes, it's game on.Shale's only hope is an unexpected Junior. Her only regular, and a local hacker with a knack for saving the day... -
![Love for a Lifetime by Mandi Blake]()
Love for a Lifetime by Mandi Blake
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’ll always be friends, but they can never be more. Dawson Keller has held a torch for his best friend’s little sister for as long as he can remember. He might be a flirt, but his heart will always belong to Olivia.Olivia Lawrence lives to serve others and work on the family farm. Helping people and tending animals keep her mind off the one thing she wants but can’t have—a family... -
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Bodyguard by Night by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsProtecting my best friend's new sister-in-law Willow from a fan who wants to get a little too close is a no-brainer. Just requires me to do some checking around, to act as her shadow for a while, maybe even give her a place to stay so I can keep an eye on her—all so my best friend's small-town wedding to Willow's sister goes off without a hitch...Categorized as:
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![Forged in Steele by Susan Sleeman]()
Forged in Steele by Susan Sleeman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a baby goes missing…The ink was barely dry on the contract Bristol Steele had signed for Steele Guardians to provide security for a metro hospital when a baby is abducted from the nursery. Horrified and devastated for the family, Bristol puts everything in her life aside to find the abducted child and return her to her devastated parents... -
![Love in the Storm by Mandi Blake]()
Love in the Storm by Mandi Blake
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a snowstorm sneaks up, she gets stranded with the handsome man who once arrested her. Will he be able to forgive her when the truth comes out?Lyric Woods has been sober for years now, but nothing about picking herself up from rock bottom has been easy. She’s behind on bills and on the verge of getting evicted, still paying for the mistakes of her past... -
![Left-Handed Monkey Wrench by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Left-Handed Monkey Wrench by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChase Carter. You’ve read about them in Reed Security. You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are. But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors. The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed. Owens Protective Services. Defend. Investigate. Secure...Categorized as:
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![Malicious by K.E. Osborn]()
Malicious by K.E. Osborn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy entire world has been turned upside down.With one adjustment after another. The truth of my father’s betrayal cuts deep.Now, my little sister, Clover, is struggling to deal with day-to-day life.I’ve given everything for her. I joined Defiance to keep her safe. And now, being reunited with our older sister who we thought was gone, I don’t have to go it alone. But it’s not enough... -
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![A Not So Merry Ex-Mas by Abby Greyson]()
A Not So Merry Ex-Mas by Abby Greyson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is a Dual POV kisses only, sweet holiday romantic comedy . For years I've been dreaming of a real Christmas back home. Tree trimming, decorating, Christmas carols. What I wasn't expecting was Cole.If I was to dream up the perfect man even my wildest imagination would have fallen short compared to Cole Nichols... -
![Drive Me Crazy by Tracy Wolff]()
Drive Me Crazy by Tracy Wolff
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHis rival’s in his bed, and this rocker is ready to play. Former rivals Quinn Bradford and Elise McKinney are not friends, at least not anymore. As teens, all they cared about was psyching each other out before concerts... -
![Someone You Love by Kristen Granata]()
Someone You Love by Kristen Granata
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA touching forced proximity summer romance about healing and taking chances.Charly Johnson created a bucket list when cancer left her mother with less than a year to live. They didn’t make it all the way through the list before she died, but she made Charly promise to finish it and live her life to the fullest.Spending the summer in a coastal mountain city in Maine is next on her list...Categorized as:
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Kept by Sally Bradley
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLife has taught Miska Tomlinson that there are no honorable men. Her womanizing brothers, her absentee father, and Mark, the married baseball player who claims to love her—all have proven undependable. But Miska has life under control... -
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Tangled Up by Tia Louise
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHe's broody, he's driven, and he's coming back to claim what's his.“First, do no harm…”It’s the start of my oath as a doctor, and breaking that oath is how I began my career.Only I didn’t just do harm, I watched a man die right in front of me.And not just any man—a man I hated.I thought his death would bring me peace, but it haunts me to this day...Categorized as:
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![The Ransom by MaryLu Tyndall, M.L. Tyndall]()
The Ransom by MaryLu Tyndall, M.L. Tyndall
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPort Royal, Jamaica 1692 Living in a city deemed the wickedest in the world is no easy task for Miss Juliana Dutton. To make matters worse, with an ailing father and a drunken fool for a brother, she is forced to take over the running of the family business in order to survive... -
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Broken Bridge by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne miscalculation.One misstep had cost me everything. I lost my sister and my wife.I will burn down the world to get them back. Even if I have to become someone they fear.Forget vows, forget brotherhood. All I have left is rage. I have made promises I intend to keep.I will right the wrongs of The Elite, ensure vengeance for Emma, even if it cost me my soul... -
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Better Day by Karen Deen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA secret romance is one thing ...but living a life of lies takes it to the next level. My assignment is to protect them, then walk away when it's over.Simple!Until she walks through that door, frightened, vulnerable, and overwhelmed.Cassie is becoming my greatest weakness. She's the sacred fruit I shouldn't want, but from that first taste of her lips, turning away is no longer an option... -
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Irish Rebel by L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaitlínAfter finally convincing my over-protective family to let me visit my uncle in Dublin, I know this may be my only chance to experience everything I’ve always wanted: Adventure. Excitement. Freedom.Until I’m introduced to the man assigned to be my bodyguard. With his silver-flecked hair and wicked scar, Roarke radiates power and danger. Everything I’m drawn to...Categorized as:
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![Dillon's Universe by Isabel Wroth]()
Dillon's Universe by Isabel Wroth
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBlue Oyster Cult is playing on the radio as Dillon enters the lair of bikers, and she can't help but look around for the shadow of death that invaded her home and sent her racing to Austin. Every letter written by that specter, that reaper on her flesh, burns like the kiss of liquid nitrogen. A warning she's forced to hand-deliver to some guy named Nasa...Categorized as:
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![Impossible Treasure by Cami Checketts]()
Impossible Treasure by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sassy woman who will do anything for her charity. A former Special Ops captain with nothing left to live for. Paired together against impossible odds, they will discover if love is strong enough to conquer the most difficult test of all.Brylee Auburn, a spunky sweetheart from rural Texas, works to keep immigrant children safe from traffickers... -
![Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter]()
Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Forced Proximity/Forbidden Curvy Girl RomanceRemyLeave it to me to find myself on an assignment while on leave. But when my brother calls in a favor, I can’t say no. Even if it means forsaking my tropical vacay to go home to my small Texas town to track down a General’s runaway daughter. Once I bring this kid back to her dad, I’ll be free to get some rest and relaxation... -
![Burning Steel by Kat Bammer]()
Burning Steel by Kat Bammer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe will fight for a second chance, but he will burn down the world to keep her safe.Thirteen adrenaline-fueled years as a Navy SEALtaught Peter to protect those unable to defend themselves.He gave it his all.Now, it's time for a new mission.To come home to Moon Lake, serve as a deputy sheriff,and settle into uneventful small town life...Categorized as:
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![The Heart of Us by Kennedy Fox]()
The Heart of Us by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Heart of Us is the fourth book in the Love in Isolation series by the USA Today Bestselling Duo Kennedy Fox. Each book in the series can be read in any order and stands completely alone. An official synopsis is coming soon... -
![The Blue Enchantress by M.L. Tyndall, MaryLu Tyndall]()
The Blue Enchantress by M.L. Tyndall, MaryLu Tyndall
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn adventure seeking woman and a security-minded ship builder are shipwrecked together. Still grieving the loss of her mother--and private tragedies of her own--Hope Westcott plays the part of a dutiful admiral's daughter. But longing for the love and acceptance she never felt at home, Hope plunges into Charles Towne society...and an illicit affair with Lord Falkland... -
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Never Too Hot by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA TOUCH IGNITES. A FIRE BURNS. AND THE HEAT HAS JUST BEGUN. Deep in the cool green mountains of the Adirondacks, wounded firefighter Connor MacKenzie has come to rebuild the 100-year-old MacKenzie family cabin - and to be alone...Categorized as:
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![The Pirate and His Lady by Linda Lee Chaikin]()
The Pirate and His Lady by Linda Lee Chaikin
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWarm, tropical Jamaica--a hotbed of piracy, violence, and spiritual conflict. Emerald Harwick is caught amidst each.Her fiance, Captain Baret "Foxworth" Buckington, defies the laws of the Jamaican Council and sails with notorious arch pirate Henry Morgan, hoping to find his imprisoned father among the Spanish dons... -
![The Bodyguard Next Door by Cynthia Eden]()
The Bodyguard Next Door by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s danger and a wicked, hot grin…Iris Stuart may have a small crush on her neighbor. After all, Pierce Jennings is gorgeous, muscled, and he has a laugh that makes her toes curl. But she is not going down that particular path of temptation with the former Army Ranger and current Wilde agent. Nope. Not happening. They’ll stay in the friend zone because it’s safer that way...Categorized as:
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![All The Scars We Cannot See by Sadie King]()
All The Scars We Cannot See by Sadie King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMan is not meant to live alone. He becomes dangerous, possessive, protective of what’s his. And she is all mine…Since retiring from the military, I don’t like human company.Until I meet Emily, my new neighbor.She’s as damaged as I am and running from her own demons.When they catch up with her, I must fight my own inner darkness to protect the woman I love...Categorized as:
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Archer by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Nurse and The Hot CopArcher GrayBeing the new officer on the Laurel Springs Police Department has been a blessing. They've treated me like family since the moment I started my first shift. It's what I've wanted since I left home at eighteen. Life is going amazing, especially when I meet Alisa, a nurse at Laurel Springs Medical... -
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Axe by Carol Dawn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMarisol lives in a world hidden away from light while Axe spends his time beneath the sun's rays working his farm. When Marisol's life is in danger after witnessing a crime, Axe and The Phantoms MC need to find a way to protect her without exposing her delicate skin to the outside world. But the people after her don't care about her medical condition. All they want is her silenced...Categorized as:
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![Whenever You Call by Vicki James]()
Whenever You Call by Vicki James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn all my time as a Los Angeles paramedic, I’d never taken a loss personally.Not until America’s most beloved rockstar died in my hands...Categorized as:
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![Mr. Gray Sweatpants by Whitley Cox]()
Mr. Gray Sweatpants by Whitley Cox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNever underestimate the power of a strange pussy (cat).A hot boy summer romantic-comedy. The boy next door, the girl with a million secrets and an a$$hole cat that cares about nobody. This book takes passing love notes in class to a whole new level. Guitar music on the beach, plenty of hardcore wooing and way too much assuming. And we all know what assuming does ...Casey Savage is a workaholic...Categorized as:
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Wright Together by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sexy opposites attract romance set in the Wright world about Whitton & Eve from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde.Whitton Wright is too good to be true.And I learned long ago that things that are too good to be true…usually are.When he danced into my life, I accepted that this wasn’t going anywhere...Categorized as:
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![Squall Line by Gwyn McNamee]()
Squall Line by Gwyn McNamee
WAR Out on the water, I’m in control. I don’t make mistakes. But the fiery redhead destroyed my plans and left me no choice. I had to take her. Now I’m fighting for my life while battling my growing attraction for my hostage. Grace may have started my downfall, but she could also be my salvation. GRACE The moment he stepped foot on my ship, I knew he was trouble... -
![SEALed With A Kiss (SEAL Team Romeo) by Mazzy King]()
SEALed With A Kiss (SEAL Team Romeo) by Mazzy King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDeanMy leave is supposed to be relaxing, a time for me to process the hardships of deployment, package up all those feelings, and move on. Per usual.Coming to the aid of a gorgeous woman who falls down a flight of stairs is not supposed to be part of those plans. I only mean to take her to the hospital to get checked out. That’s supposed to be it... -
![Forced Perspective by Christina C. Jones]()
Forced Perspective by Christina C. Jones
Sometimes, you just need someone to help you see things in a different light.A shift in the angle...Categorized as:
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![Crying Shame by Rebel Shaw]()
Crying Shame by Rebel Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAddysonLife just threw me a curveball. I have to find a new place to live, but it must be in-district, because my son has his heart set on riding the bus to his first day of kindergarten.When my brother’s sexy best friend suggests we move in with him, I have to remind myself the offer was for his spare bedrooms… not his bed... -
![His Perfect Match for Christmas by Cami Checketts]()
His Perfect Match for Christmas by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn elite Navy SEAL with an unusual barrier; a feisty clothing designer in danger. Will their unanticipated love for each other overcome the odds?Mia Burton, an independent and successful designer and businesswoman, is targeted by a renowned stalker, who’s never failed to kidnap his target... -
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Matchmaking the Singer and the Warrior by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmerica’s Most Eligible Bachelor; the female warrior who refuses to fall for him.Smokey G—the handsome, singing heartthrob of America—has a risky habit of protecting women in danger as a meager attempt to heal wounds from his past. But when someone places a target on his back, he has to learn how to be the one receiving protection... -
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![Her SEAL Protection by Katie Knight, Leslie North]()
Her SEAL Protection by Katie Knight, Leslie North
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsGoing undercover was never this meant to be this hot…Someone is trying to kill Eden Dawson. Trouble is, she has no idea who. After waking up in the hospital with partial amnesia, her family informs her that she witnessed a murder, and now she’s a target from someone who wants to make sure she doesn’t testify. Her brother insists she needs a bodyguard… Enter former Navy SEAL Chandler Ruthven...Categorized as:
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![Ultimate Sacrifice by K.C. Lynn]()
Ultimate Sacrifice by K.C. Lynn
The Men of Fire Station two: A brotherhood bound by courage, honor, and sacrifice. Hard work and dedication brought Austin Hawke up the ranks at his department, eventually earning him Lieutenant position. He was more than ready to lead his fellow brothers but one fatal call leads to tragedy and a danger they never saw coming. Meanwhile, his personal life is just as destructive... -
![The Raven Saint by M.L. Tyndall, MaryLu Tyndall]()
The Raven Saint by M.L. Tyndall, MaryLu Tyndall
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat has she done to deserve a fate worse than death? Grace Westcott has spent her entire life serving God and helping the poor--not to mention trying to save the souls of her two wayward sisters. But while on an errand of mercy, she is kidnapped by a French mercenary and told she will be sold to a Spanish Don in Colombia... -
![Freedom by S.A. Wolfe]()
Freedom by S.A. Wolfe
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 16 ratings*This is a stand-alone sequel to Fearsome. No cliffhanger! Dylan Blackard is back in town and certain everyone knows his secrets. Putting away his notorious reputation as the wild guy with a womanizing past, he’s now on a new path, wanting to be the good guy his brother can stop worrying over... -
![Southern Charmer by Jessica Peterson]()
Southern Charmer by Jessica Peterson
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsHe's sexy. He's southern. And he won't stop showing up at my door half naked. Meet Elijah Jackson, my hot new neighbor...From the outside looking in? I’ve got it all. Prestigious job. Pretty house. And a perfect boyfriend who just proposed with the perfect ring.I should feel ecstatic—but instead, I feel suffocated. So I break up with my boyfriend, hop in my car, and head south...Categorized as:
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![Grumpy Player by R.C. Stephens]()
Grumpy Player by R.C. Stephens
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMarrying the nanny wasn’t my biggest mistake… falling for her was. Being injured on the ice doesn’t just make me a grumpy goalie, it makes me a frustrated single dad unable to care for my daughter… or myself.Ellie is the perfect candidate— kind, patient, beautiful, and looking for a place to call home after a falling out with her family...Categorized as:
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