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Drift by Fiona Davenport
Chance “Drift” Lawton would die before betraying a Redline Kings brother. Until Alanna Bishop came to Crossbend. She was Jax's little sister—the one woman he was never supposed to want. But when her call for help turned desperate, keeping his distance wasn’t an option. Now Alanna is under Drift's protection—and under his skin. A stalker from school thinks she’s his to claim...Categorized as:
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![Tight End by Fiona Davenport]()
Tight End by Fiona Davenport
Raiden Shaffer never cared about press conferences…until a gorgeous reporter caught his interest with a single question. One night with Marissa Crane wasn’t enough, but she slipped out before sunrise—leaving behind a note and an obsession he couldn’t shake. Marissa wasn’t supposed to fall for the Nighthawks’ tight end before leaving the country for a month...Categorized as:
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![The Sin Trilogy Bundle by Georgia Cates]()
The Sin Trilogy Bundle by Georgia Cates
The Sin Trilogy is now available in a single volume. A NECESSARY SIN:. I’ve watched him from afar for years. And he has no idea. I take joy in that. Through my observations, I’ve learned what makes this charming villain tick. Whisky. Power. Beautiful women. And Sex. Lots of it. Sometimes you must get into bed with the enemy for the greater good... -
![Holding Her in Madness by Kimber S. Dawn]()
Holding Her in Madness by Kimber S. Dawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLeo's Story of loving A Woman Gone Mad. Fuck first love. Fuck fate. And Fuck You. I'm Leo and this is my side of the story. This is where I came from, where I've been, and where I'm at. .. this is the story of a man that loved A Woman Gone Mad... -
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![The Sassy One by Susan Mallery]()
The Sassy One by Susan Mallery
For the Marcelli sisters of California wine country, the season is ripe for romance! Francesca Marcelli married at eighteen -- right on schedule, according to her warm, colorful family, who have always said a beauty like Francesca need never worry about finding love... -
![Why Choose the Bodyguards by Sylvie Haas]()
Why Choose the Bodyguards by Sylvie Haas
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm single. I'm pregnant. I'm a virgin. For every cautionary statement, there’s a poor soul serving as the example. For instance, you can get knocked up the first time you have sex. I’m sure there are a lot of examples so let’s skip ahead. You can get pregnant without penetration. Seriously! I did. And no, I’m not lying. But I am on a mission... -
![Forbidden Lyrics by Kelsie Rae]()
Forbidden Lyrics by Kelsie Rae
I didn't know who Dove's sister was when we first met. I didn't know that I'd been fooling around with her for a few months before Dove walked into my life. I didn't know that––if I've done the math correctly––I could be the father to her sister's child. But I do know this. Dove has the voice of an angel, and the heart of one too. I might not deserve her, but I refuse to let her go...Categorized as:
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![Gabriel's Promise by Jordan Silver]()
Gabriel's Promise by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGabriel Sweeney is about to fulfill a promise long overdue; a promise made to an old army buddy who had been cut down in the same firefight that had put him in a coma for three months of his life... -
![The Hitman by Jordan Silver]()
The Hitman by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDrake Cisco is a hit-man with an agenda. Ten years ago, his dad offed himself when he was accused wrongfully of stealing from the town's leading citizen. The fact that the black Drake was dating the man's white debutante daughter at the time had a lot to do with the way things went down, and once Drake figures this out, he's out for blood...Categorized as:
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![A Piece of Heaven by Shivani A. Singh]()
A Piece of Heaven by Shivani A. Singh
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAloka was the headmaster's sixth daughter. Her mother died the night she was born. Her step mother hated the sight of her. Her father could not bear to even look at her. When she was ten, her mother's friend Amrita came and took her away with her to Delhi. Aloka was catapulted into a whole new world of wealth, power and luxury. In this world people loved her and cared for her... -
![Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints]()
Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAbout Smooth Irish. .. Too damaged to be any good for anyone,Jackson walks alone and lives life day to day, except for his nights. There he wants Nan scorching his bedsheets with no strings sex. Nan is a woman with a plan for success who leaves nothing to chance. She wants nothing to do with a going nowhere man, but Jackson ignites her senses with a fire only he can quench... -
![Michael by Abbie Zanders]()
Michael by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTime is running out for Bailey Keehan. The sleepy little town of Birch Falls has been lovely, but now her dark past is catching up to her. Living everyday looking over her shoulder, keeping herself separate from everyone she meets, and unwilling to endanger anyone by getting close to them weighs heavily on her... -
![The Rockstar's Obsession by Gia Bailey]()
The Rockstar's Obsession by Gia Bailey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe needs a favor. I’m happy to oblige – for a price. Her. I’d never planned to return to the small town I’d grown up in, and I wouldn’t have, if not for inheriting a crumbling manor house from my estranged uncle. Post-tour, I just needed a place to crash and recover. I never counted on liking anything about Ivy House, but then, I never counted on her. Charlie. From a glance, I was obsessed... -
![Accidentally Yours by Kate Hunt]()
Accidentally Yours by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA brother’s best friend, surprise pregnancy, curvy girl romance ♥. I know my brother’s best friend is off-limits,. but it’s hard to resist a bad boy with an irresistible smirk. Especially when that bad boy is Drew Knight. One kiss with Drew absolutely melts me, makes me impulsive like I’ve never been—. and turns into the best night of my life... -
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![The Innocent Behind the Scandal by Abby Green]()
The Innocent Behind the Scandal by Abby Green
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFrom London to St Petersburg. .. Everyone is talking about this couple! Photographer Zoe Collins is ready to be awakened at the hands of charismatic billionaire Maks Marchetti. She's been hurt one too many times and is determined to protect her heart, but she's done with protecting her virginity! Maks has never met anyone that intrigues him like Zoe... -
![Catching the Heiress by Lucy Darling]()
Catching the Heiress by Lucy Darling
Paisley Woods. I return home from college to a nightmare, discovering my parents plan to marry me off. Rather than being forced into a loveless marriage, I grab my cat and embark on an adventurous journey to the wild west. I may be trying to find myself, but what I find instead is the handsome Jack Graysen. Or rather, he finds me. Jackson Graysen. Finding people is what I do... -
![The Desert King by Olivia Gates]()
The Desert King by Olivia Gates
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTheir farce of a marriage will save his kingdom. And in return for an heir, Kamal Aal Masood will give his new wife Aliyah anything--except the trust and intimacy she desperately wants. When Kamal abruptly ended their blistering affair years ago, he vowed Aliyah would never ensnare him again. Only a fool allowed his actions to be ruled by his heart...Categorized as:
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![A Lost Love by Carole Mortimer]()
A Lost Love by Carole Mortimer
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe didn't have to guess how Rafe felt about his wife. .. Brooke Adamson knew the whole bitter story. Because she was Rafe Charlwood's wife, or rather she had been, before the terrible car accident Rafe believed had claimed her life... -
![A Convenient Arrangement: The Italian's Wife\The Spanish Groom by Lynne Graham]()
A Convenient Arrangement: The Italian's Wife\The Spanish Groom by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTwo women in desperate circumstances find love where they least expect it in these two classic stories by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham! The Italian's Wife. Holly Sansom has hit rock bottom. Homeless, broke and without friends, she has no way to care for herself, let alone her precious eight-month-old son... -
![An Heir to Make a Marriage by Abby Green]()
An Heir to Make a Marriage by Abby Green
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA legacy maid in Manhattan. In desperation to save her father, housekeeper Rose O'Malley thinks she can trap a man... -
![Bound by the Millionaire's Ring by Dani Collins]()
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... -
![One Night with the Enemy by Abby Green]()
One Night with the Enemy by Abby Green
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn Argentina’s breathtaking vineyards … Nicolás de Rojas and Madalena Vasquez had a stolen affair amongst the Mendozan vineyards – until Maddie discovered a devastating secret about Nic, and left without another word. He will have her once again! Now Maddie is back, having inherited her family’s struggling vineyard, and she’s at Nic’s mercy – right where he wants her... -
![Worth Dying For by Beverly Barton]()
Worth Dying For by Beverly Barton
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes love is stronger than death. .. Security agent Dante Moran can't afford the luxury of love - in his line of work, emotions can get you killed. Besides, he's never recovered from the pain of losing his high school sweetheart to a serial rapist and killer. As far as Dante is concerned, his heart died the day her body was discovered... -
![Lionheart by Connie Mason]()
Lionheart by Connie Mason
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Barnes & Noble Review. All is fair in love and war in Connie Mason's Lionheart . Lionel de Coeur, the bold knight known as Lionheart, is proud to lead Prince Edward's army against the rebellious Welsh...Categorized as:
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![Stormspell by Anne Mather]()
Stormspell by Anne Mather
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRuth was young, she was beautiful, she was ripe for love. .. but she was innocent,until Dominic invaded her island home,and her heart. .. Dominic was rich and powerful, bored and world-weary,fighting a temptation he had never before had to face. . -
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Woman Hater by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMOUNTAIN MAN. Everyone in the office described the boss's mysterious older brother as a real woman hater -- an absolute bear of a man. So, when Nicole White had to travel with her ailing employer to his brother's home in Montana, she was prepared for the worst. What she found was a man more roughly masculine than any she'd ever met... -
![The Vengeful Husband by Lynne Graham]()
The Vengeful Husband by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRace to the altar -- Maxie, Darcy, and Polly are The Husband Hunters. The terms of the will: Maxie, Darcy and Polly have each been left a share of their godmother's estate - if they marry within a year and remain married for six months. . -
![The Judas Kiss by Sally Wentworth]()
The Judas Kiss by Sally Wentworth
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe man she'd loved had ruined her life. "I didn't do it! " Lyn had protested, horrified, when accused of drug smuggling. But no one—customs officials or jury—had believed her. And then she discovered that her pilot boyfriend, Beric, had deliberately set her up! Her blind, trusting love rapidly turned to hate. After three years in prison, she was determined to be revenged on Beric...Categorized as:
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![His Scarred Woman by Sam Crescent]()
His Scarred Woman by Sam Crescent
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPetra Hall doesn’t trust easily. An attack five years ago left her badly injured with scars all over her face and causing the removal of one eye. She has locked herself away from the world in a fortress. All she ever requires is a bodyguard. Drake Dome is sexy, hot, caring, and at times a little overbearing. It’s a shame she knows the truth about him. Drake’s company is in trouble... -
![Untouched Until Marriage by Chantelle Shaw]()
Untouched Until Marriage by Chantelle Shaw
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen infamous Raul Carducci learns that a little baby may challenge his inheritance he will stop at nothing —a new Carducci heir will not take away what is rightfully his. To safeguard baby Gino, unassuming Libby Maynard has been forced to pretend she is his mother—but she hasn't counted on having to convince the wolfish Raul Carducci of her deception... -
![Intangible Dream by Patricia Wilson]()
Intangible Dream by Patricia Wilson
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA devil's bargain. James Sanderson is domineering, handsome and cold as black stone. But beneath all his polish, gloss and sophistication, Gemma knows there lurks a savage, untamed jungle cat who takes what he wants. And he wants her. Her father's death and mitigating circumstances give James the upper hand... -
![Dark Fate by Charlotte Lamb]()
Dark Fate by Charlotte Lamb
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA marriage of minds. .. "It's fate - even when we're miles apart the link between us holds! ". Saskia thought that two years was long enough to confirm that she would never be reunited with her estranged husband, Domenico... -
![Love Conspiracy by Susan Napier]()
Love Conspiracy by Susan Napier
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe uncertainty was unnerving. Kat had cheerfully accepted her friend Todd's invitation to stay at the family home for the weekend -- during which his Uncle Daniel was to announce his engagement. Only slowly did it dawn on Kat that she was the pawn in another game altogether. A game complicated by the incandescent flame that erupted between herself and Daniel Bishop... -
![Ruthless Magnate, Convenient Wife by Lynne Graham]()
Ruthless Magnate, Convenient Wife by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRussian billionaire Sergei Antonovich was famous for being knee-deep in stunning supermodels and aspiring actresses. But not one was suitable bride material... -
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![Bought: The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Sarah Morgan]()
Bought: The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Sarah Morgan
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAt Angelos Zouvelekis's command, cafe waitress Chantal will play the part of his bride-to-be. He will shower her with exquisite jewels and silks. .. and she will repay him in kind! He wants his recompense in the bedroom! Angelos worships Chantal's body, although he thinks she's a devious gold digger. But his arrogance is shattered when he discovers Chantal is a virgin. .. -
![Temptation by Charlotte Lamb]()
Temptation by Charlotte Lamb
Nothing would ever be the same again! Linden had only been seventeen when Joss crashed into her life. Naively, she offered him her friendship and trust. In return, he had aroused emotions in her she was too young to handle, wrenching her from childhood to womanhood in a few startling days. When he left her, Linden realized that she been ruthlessly used... -
![A Whirlwind Marriage by Helen Brooks]()
A Whirlwind Marriage by Helen Brooks
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsZeke Buchanan had swept Marianne off her feet, and their two-year marriage had been perfect—until recently…. Their physical passion was as strong as ever, but was Zeke starting to regret their impulsive wedding? The beautiful Liliana was clearly interested in more than a business relationship with Zeke... -
![Crime of Passion by Lynne Graham]()
Crime of Passion by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHer crime was to have loved him. .. "You go to pieces when I touch you. .". However had she tried, Georgie Morrison couldn't deny how physically attractive she found Rafael Bernaza. But four years ago he had devastated her emotions and her pride, and she vowed to never let him get that close again... -
![Taken: The Spaniard's Virgin by Lucy Monroe]()
Taken: The Spaniard's Virgin by Lucy Monroe
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAmber Taylor looked innocent--and that interested Spanish billionaire Miguel Mendez. But as a model--she sold her innocence every day. The seduction was relentless--. Miguel's Mediterranean charm made Amber feel beautiful for the first time in her life. It was supposed to be a quick fling with a top model. But now Miguel had taken the most precious gift of all--her innocence! -
![Mistress Bought and Paid For by Lynne Graham]()
Mistress Bought and Paid For by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHad supermodel Lydia Powell really stolen money from a charity for disadvantaged children? Cristiano Andreotti hoped so. This was his chance for revenge on the woman who'd rejected him. He'd pay back the missing money to have Lydia at his mercy! But Cristiano discovered Lydia was a virgin and if he took a woman's innocence, then he also had to make her his bride! -
![The Girl in Seat 24B by Jennifer Peel]()
The Girl in Seat 24B by Jennifer Peel
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsOne red eye flight and ten years of marriage later, Carly Bishop had what she considered a practically perfect life. Her journalist husband and her two adorable children were everything to her. But soon she would find out that her dream life didn't fall in line with her husband's expectations...Categorized as:
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![The Bride Thief by Jennie Lucas]()
The Bride Thief by Jennie Lucas
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf anyone present knows of a reason why this marriage may not lawfully take place, please declare it now. .. Xerxes Novros is about to do more than just voice his reasons why Rose's marriage should be stopped. .. He's hoping to steal this beautiful wife-to-be away and whisk her off to his private Greek island! But Rose was to be a virgin bride. .Categorized as:
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Silver by Penny Jordan
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen her father died Geraldine Frances's lifestyle changed forever. As a plain and overweight teenager, her dreams were shattered when the man with whom she was infatuated bitterly betrayed her, leaving her with one all-consuming passion . . . revenge. She resorted to the drastic measures ofplastic surgery and rigorous exercise to create a stunning new face andslender body... -
![The Winter Heart by Lillian Cheatham]()
The Winter Heart by Lillian Cheatham
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe'd gone from one predicament to another. Meg had taken the blame when her young stepsister, Carol, provoked a tragic accident. And in the ensuing publicity she, and not Carol, had been branded a cheap little adventuress. So when novelist Simon Egan offered her a job as his secretary and the chance to escape with him to Colorado, Meg eagerly accepted... -
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![Passionate Scandal by Michelle Reid]()
Passionate Scandal by Michelle Reid
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRead this classic, passionate romance from USA Today bestselling author Michelle Reid, now available for the first time in e-book! The Taming of Madeline. Wild and wilful, Madeline had run rings around the besotted men who fell for her wicked blue eyes and black mane of hair. Until she met Dominic Stanton...Categorized as:
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![Angel of Darkness by Lynne Graham]()
Angel of Darkness by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.72 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRediscover this gripping Harlequin Presents by USA Today bestselling author Lynne Graham! Top model Kelda Wyatt is thrilled at the prospect of a photo shoot in Tuscany, until she learns Angelo Rossetti hired her. Caught in a compromising situation with the handsome Italian billionaire years ago, Angelo accused Kelda of setting him up, and vowed to punish her...Categorized as:
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![A Vengeful Passion by Lynne Graham]()
A Vengeful Passion by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Desperate Plea. Ashley Forrester had no choice but to plead with Vito di Cavalieri to drop the charges that would put her brother in prison. She expected Vito to exact a high payment in return. But what shocked her was his asking price. .. . A Demanding Proposition. He wanted Ashley. .. in his bed, as his wife... -
![The Christmas Love-Child by Jennie Lucas]()
The Christmas Love-Child by Jennie Lucas
It's Christmastime in London, and unwittingly Grace is swirled into the sumptuous and scandalous world of Prince Maksim Rostov. When the unworldly secretary learns he took her innocence in exchange for a business deal, she flees broken-hearted. But when Maksim discovers Grace's pregnancy secret, the ruthless Russian drags her to his guarded mansion in snowy Moscow...Categorized as:
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![Subtle Revenge by Carole Mortimer]()
Subtle Revenge by Carole Mortimer
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOut of her bitterness, there came a plan. .. Twelve years ago Lori's father had been destroyed by the ruthless lawyer Jacob R. Randell in a notorious embezzlement trial. Ruined, overcome with shame, her father had killed himself, protesting his innocence to the end...Categorized as:
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![Elusive Obsession by Carole Mortimer]()
Elusive Obsession by Carole Mortimer
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDouble-edged sword. Diana had waited years to exact revenge against Reece Falcon, time only fueling her hatred. Finally her obsession was to be satisfied. Reece Falcon's Achilles' heel was his son. Diana's elusiveness and cool beauty had quickly mesmerized the young man--much to his father's disgust...Categorized as:
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