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A Crying Shame by Rosie Goodwin
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsClaire Nightingale is haunted by the memory of childhood abuse and the painful choices she was forced to make. Longing to find peace, she knows she must first confront her demons. Moving to Solihull with her adopted daughter Nikki, she tries to make amends with the family she left behind... -
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Patchwork by K.M. Neuhold
It's not a relationship, it's just a patchwork of tattoo sessions and sweaty secrets with a rock star. No big deal. I've been keeping this secret for four years, counting down the months in between visits from Onyx. To everyone else I'm “Hero” but he mostly just calls me “yes” and “more” while we trade heated kisses and wandering hands...Categorized as:
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![Trust by Riley Edwards]()
Trust by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI have a million reasons to keep running—and one to stay. I’m a dead woman walking; there’s a target on my back and a million-dollar price tag on my head. I shouldn’t have fallen in love, not if I wanted to stay alive. I’m a liar, a con, I’ve changed my name so many times I can barely remember who I am. They’ve found me and I have to leave. I keep telling myself it’s better this way... -
![Hendrix by Samantha Whiskey]()
Hendrix by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAs one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, I can catch anything. .. anyone. Except her—the coach’s daughter. Savannah Goodman is the one woman in the world I’m forbidden to touch,. and the only one I can’t stop thinking about. She’s fiery, funny, and sexy as sin. We can’t be in the same room without fighting,. but her quick wit only brings me back for more... -
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![Private Teacher! 3 by Yuu Moegi]()
Private Teacher! 3 by Yuu Moegi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRintaro's has been accepted into college and he's finally moved in with Kaede. But, just when they're getting ready to enjoy each other's company, Rintaro's older brother, Sentaro, a troublemaker, blows in bringing storm clouds with him! -
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High Street by Anna Jacobs
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn 1845 Annie Gibson can finally leave Salem Street. Her dreams of being able to open an elegant dressmaking salon in the High Street of Bilsden, a Lancashire mill town, have come true. And she is going to take her father and his second family with her, away from poverty, away from the Rows. But Annie has not left trouble behind. Someone is trying to undermine her business... -
![Summer at the Cornish Farmhouse by Linn B. Halton, Emma Powell]()
Summer at the Cornish Farmhouse by Linn B. Halton, Emma Powell
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of Christmas at The Highland Flower Shop writing as Lucy Coleman, comes a brand new series set in a Cornish Farmhouse. When Jess Newman married the love of her life Ben she was sure they had what it took to stay together forever... -
![A Convenient Secret by Maxine Henri]()
A Convenient Secret by Maxine Henri
I went from his off-limits nanny to his secret wife. It started with a voice. Deep. Commanding. Unreasonably attractive. Declan Quinn is gorgeous, impossible, and emotionally unavailable—basically the perfect recipe for heartbreak. I was supposed to find him a nanny—not become one. One mistake later, I ended up pretending to be her. I figured I’d be gone by the end of the day. Instead, I stayed... -
![Destiny's Path by Anna Jacobs]()
Destiny's Path by Anna Jacobs
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThree Blake sisters remain in the Swan River Colony in 1866 and two are quite happy to forge new lives for themselves there. The third, Xanthe, yearns to see the world. But even if she could afford to travel, could she persuade her beloved twin to let her go? Maia has fallen in love with their employer, and would surely be happiest staying behind with him... -
![Heartbreak & Cupcakes by Shawna Renae]()
Heartbreak & Cupcakes by Shawna Renae
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlex Vaughn. The last thing I wanted was to be named San Francisco’s Most Eligible Bachelor. The title alone was misleading. I wasn’t a bachelor. I was a widower and single father. One who wasn’t available or interested. Well. .. there was one person who might have piqued my interest. Cupcake Girl. But interest and intent are two very different things. Sadie Burke... -
![Driving Maisie Crazy by Deborah M. Hathaway]()
Driving Maisie Crazy by Deborah M. Hathaway
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“What happens on an Irish bus tour stays on an Irish bus tour…”. This is the second book in the clean and sweet romcom Men of the Isles series by Deborah M. Hathaway. Although this clean, road trip, forbidden romance is a stand-alone novel, the books are best enjoyed when read in order. Don't miss the other novels in this series! Book 1: Winning Winnie's Hand. Book 2: Driving Maisie Crazy - 2025...Categorized as:
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Private Teacher! 1 by Yuu Moegi
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNot only is the schoolwork so confusing that Rintarou needs a private tutor, but the maelstrom of emotions he feels when spending time with Kaede-san is weirdly unsettling. But when Kaede-san decides to penalize Rintarou's unsatisfactory progress with some unusual punishment, Rintarou figures out that what he's feeling is love... -
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Private Teacher! 2 by Yuu Moegi
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKaede-san and Rintaro have become lovers, but even with the frequent assignations during their tutoring sessions, it seems it isn''t enough... -
![The Trader's Sister by Anna Jacobs]()
The Trader's Sister by Anna Jacobs
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIsmay Deagan has one wish in the world - to leave Ireland and join her brother, Bram, in Australia. However, her father has other ideas and orders her to marry their vicious neighbour Rory Flynn, even though she loathes him. But after Rory brutally attacks her Ismay realises she has to escape... -
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![Sonnets from the Portuguese by Elizabeth Barrett Browning]()
Sonnets from the Portuguese by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsElizabeth Barrett Browning was a prolific writer and reviewer in the Victorian period, and in her lifetime, her reputation as a poet was at least as great as that of her husband, poet Robert Browning. Some of her poetry has been noted in recent years for strong feminist themes, but the poems for which Elizabeth Barrett Browning is undoubtedly best know are Sonnets from the Portuguese... -
![Juniper Smoke by Sadia Ash]()
Juniper Smoke by Sadia Ash
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn an age of casual hook-ups, can love survive the test of time? (Part I and II of Juniper Smoke sold as one book). "Much more than a simple love story. It’s a saga. " (Annette Abernathy's Blog). “I loved this story. This is a must read book! ” (Heather - Kinky Kittens Book Blog). “I don’t like it. I love it! This has become my favorite book. ” (Nikki's Windowseat Blog)... -
![A Bucket of Ashes by P.B. Ryan]()
A Bucket of Ashes by P.B. Ryan
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 24 ratings“As always, the author excels at setting the scene, evoking the time and place by use of the day-to-day details as well as historical events. The resolution of the central mystery is almost secondary to the revelations about Nell’s past and the way the author ties up all the loose ends of her present situation. Longtime readers will enjoy this aspect immensely; I know I did... -
![Cashelmara by Susan Howatch]()
Cashelmara by Susan Howatch
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThere were two subjects which lonely widower Edward de Salis never discussed: his dead wife and his family home in Ireland, 'matchless Cashelmara'. So when he meets Marguerite, a bright young American with whom he can talk freely about both, he is able to love again and takes her back to Ireland as his wife... -
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Murder In the North End by P.B. Ryan
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratings“It’s always a good day when a new Nell Sweeney book arrives. ” —CA Reviews. July 1870: Nell Sweeney’s position as governess for the venerable Hewitts of Boston affords her a unique perspective in an era of sharp class distinctions. Neither servant nor gentlewoman, she can fit in among the denizens of a waterfront tenement or the bluebloods of Colonnade Row... -
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カテキョ! 4 [Katekyo! 4] by Yuu Moegi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhile living together with Kaede, Rintaro decides to start a part-time job as a private teacher. But he's met with objections from Kaede and in order to ascertain how suitable he is, it's decided that he'll teach Kaede's little brother, Tsubaki! Rintaro suddenly starts going to Kaede's family house, but what will happen. . -
![The Trader's Dream by Anna Jacobs]()
The Trader's Dream by Anna Jacobs
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBram Deagan dreams of bringing his family from Ireland to join him in Australia, where he now runs a successful trading business. But when a typhus epidemic strikes Ireland, it leaves the Deagan family decimated. And, with other family members scattered round the world, it is left to Maura Deagan to look after her orphaned nieces and nephew... -
![The Trader's Reward by Anna Jacobs]()
The Trader's Reward by Anna Jacobs
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings1871. When Fergus Deagan's wife dies in childbirth, she makes him promise to take their family from Ireland to Western Australia to join his brother Bram, and also to marry again to make sure their children don't miss out on a mother's love. Disowned by her father for becoming pregnant, Cara Payton bears a stillborn baby... -
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Hidden by Ancelli
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGum, ice, and a pair of scissors was the beginning of something Ethan Monet or Rayn Taylor weren’t ready for. Having to hide their affair, the young couple find solace in each other's arms away from the ugly reality of the world around them. One violent night led to everything crashing down around them, leading them down a path of chaos and hurt feelings... -
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Tagging Up by Carrie Aarons
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll Anna Callahan wants is her independence. Being the youngest member of her immediate family, and massive network of cousins, she’s always been sheltered. That ends now. After graduating with her masters in nursing, she’s ready to move out of her parents’ house, whether they support that decision or not... -
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![The Handyman's Secret Santa: A Small Town Sweet & Steamy Holiday Romance by Kali Hart]()
The Handyman's Secret Santa: A Small Town Sweet & Steamy Holiday Romance by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Handyman’s Secret Santa: Christmas in Alpine Valley Book 6. An Age Gap Holiday Romance. This Christmas, follow four neighbors turned friends to find out whether Santa will finally give them the gift they’ve been wanting most of all: true love. Addison. I have a huge crush on my handyman. It can’t go anywhere. He’s older than me. Old enough that it would give my mom a heart attack... -
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The Dark Duke's Legacy: Books 1-3 by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeet the Wicked Whites, sons of the Dark Duke, they bend to no man. But the right woman. .. Her Wicked White. Benedict White is the new Duke of Whitehaven but he's inherited a whole set of old problems right along with his dukedom. Warring siblings. A mysterious clause within his father’s will. And swirling questions about his father’s death. He’s a man who lives his life alone... -
![Southern Bombshell by Jessica Peterson]()
Southern Bombshell by Jessica Peterson
The Wedding Planner’s Rulebook:. Keep the bride happy. Keep the wedding party out of trouble. Never let anyone know you’ve been in love with the groom for years. I lived by these rules. Until Nate Kingsley. The Capulets and Montagues have nothing on the Beauregards and Kingsleys... -
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Hold Me If You Can by Jordan Silver, R+M Photography
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMancini finds himself in the stickiest situation yet. After hunting down the worse criminals known to man, he finds himself caught by the special agent who’d been hand picked to bring him down. No sooner had he staked his claim than he was being called away to take down the man responsible for the biggest child trafficking ring in South East Asia... -
![Only You by Aimee Nicole Walker]()
Only You by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTwo completely different men and one powerful attraction. Sebastian Blake is a cynical, self-made billionaire who has only known rejection and abandonment in his personal life. Adam Johnson is a closeted gay man who works for the law firm representing Sebastian in a civil lawsuit filed against him by a former employee... -
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Xander by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe's vowed to protect her. No matter the cost. Xander Holt loves working for the Royal Protectors. As one of the official bodyguards to the royal family of Limaj, he lives in a palace, makes more money than he ever has before, and works with the best of the best. The only catch— the person he’s assigned to protect hates his guts. Fine by him, it’s easier that way... -
![Murder on Black Friday by P.B. Ryan]()
Murder on Black Friday by P.B. Ryan
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 23 ratings“A mesmerizing mystery. Not only does Ryan provide readers with a tightly wound, suspenseful novel peopled with multidimensional characters, she writes about an era whose problems mirror our own. This is a historical period she knows and brings to life so clearly that readers are totally immersed. Nell is an ideal heroine: smart, intrepid and human. Be on the lookout for her return... -
![Punch Drunk Love Vol. 1 by Moscareto]()
Punch Drunk Love Vol. 1 by Moscareto
Get this Mature-rated Boys’ Love webtoon/manhwa in English print for the first time! A full-color romantic comedy about a soft man hoping for some hard love…and maybe getting it from the new guy at work. Seon-woo knows he’s painfully average in every way, but he can’t help pining for the hot new manager at work, Tae-moon... -
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Lovely Allergen by Zhichu, 稚楚
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSong Yu has three requirements for Yue Zhishi:. – You cannot call me gege in public. – We won’t do anything together in public. – You cannot let other people know you live with me. Yue Zhishi has always been obediently following these rules. They were practically strangers at school... -
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Chances by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAdelida Broussau took a big chance by saying she was Rueben Hamilton's new bride. But even a rat will stand up and fight when it's cornered and she was surely feeling the pinch of being pushed in the corner. Her sister, Maria, was dead... -
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![Unconditional Love by Andrew Grey]()
Unconditional Love by Andrew Grey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"A Seven Days Story". Can a person's life change in just one day? How about seven? Donald Pottier and Jason Greene are barely more than boys when they meet on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. A day of crabbing soon turns them from strangers to friends, then to something more, but the boys' time is limited: at the end of the summer, Jay will leave Don and the island behind... -
![The Hideaway by Rosalind Abel]()
The Hideaway by Rosalind Abel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLavender Shores’s resident tattoo artist, Connor Clark, looks the part—six foot six, musclebound, and covered in ink—and most definitely doesn’t blend in. Grafted into the Bryant family as a teenager to escape his abusive father, the Bryants saved his life, but Connor has never truly felt a part of the founding family royalty... -
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Her Heart For A Compass by Ferguson, Sarah, The Duchess of York
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Top 10 Sunday Times bestseller. ‘A tale of daring and determination, set against the glamorous heights, and the harsh restrictions of aristocratic society in the middle years of the British nineteenth century. ’... -
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Eleven Pipers Piping by Emily E.K. Murdoch
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt’s 1813, with eleven pipers piping—but only one has caught Harmony's eye…. Harmony Fitzroy never expected to fall into the spotlight. Her musical talents finally recognized, despite her shyness she's offered an invitation: to participate in the Christmas Eve Concert at the Assembly Rooms in Bath. If only a fellow musician hadn't caught her eye, she'd be able to focus on the music... -
![As I Am by E.M. Leya, Sara York]()
As I Am by E.M. Leya, Sara York
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKyle has struggled to protect his brother from the darkest things in life, but in doing so, they've lived on the streets, making a life for themselves away from those who would hurt them. It's taken years, but life is starting to look up for Ky. Still, he finds it hard to quit working the streets and the easy money it brings. Carson has everything he could want in life... -
![Let's Misbehave by Kate Perry]()
Let's Misbehave by Kate Perry
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSummerhill, Book 3. Imogen Summerhill, box office darling, has never wanted to be in the spotlight less. When racy photos--and video! --are leaked by her sleazy ex, her studio couldn't be happier. All press is good press, and this will only enhance the intrigue about her upcoming blockbuster... -
![Baby for Dr. Billionaire by Aimee Bronson]()
Baby for Dr. Billionaire by Aimee Bronson
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA wealthy billionaire returns to his hometown with his little girl to spend the summer with his family. His best friend's family still lives next door and he finds his best friend's sister all grown up. Follow Tristan and Arya's adventures as they navigate their summer fling... -
![Head Over Feels by S.L. Scott]()
Head Over Feels by S.L. Scott
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy approach to dating has served me well. No hassles. No strings. No heartache. As a prominent divorce attorney and Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor, I’m as sought after in the courtroom as I am in the bedroom. Winning in both arenas is my specialty. The only thing I ever lost was the nerve to tell the girl of my dreams how I felt about her... -
![The Unyielding Bachelor by Miranda P. Charles]()
The Unyielding Bachelor by Miranda P. Charles
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe has to stay away from her. Thirty-year-old entrepreneur Rick Donnelly is under contract to remain unattached until his fifteen-year-old half-sister turns twenty-one... -
![Faking It For The Boss by Lydia Hall]()
Faking It For The Boss by Lydia Hall
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fake engagement ring around my finger was not supposed to lead to real feelings…. And a crazy ex gone crazier. But that’s just how life is at times – crazy and unpredictable. Tom was my boss. He was the last man I thought I’d be intimate with. And yet, there I was… spending the night with him like my career meant nothing to me... -
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![Blind Date Collection (A Timeless Romance Anthology) by Annette Lyon, Sarah M. Eden]()
Blind Date Collection (A Timeless Romance Anthology) by Annette Lyon, Sarah M. Eden
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmazon #1 Bestselling series in *New Release* for Clean Romance. A TIMELESS ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY: BLIND DATE COLLECTION: Featuring New York Times bestselling author Victorine E. Lieske. Readers will love this collection of six novellas—three contemporary and three historical—all with one thing in common: Romance. Three Historical Romance Novellas:... -
![My Ex-Boyfriend's Daddy: An Age Gap, Single Dad Romance by Misty Ellis]()
My Ex-Boyfriend's Daddy: An Age Gap, Single Dad Romance by Misty Ellis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s my new boss. My protector. And now he’s my baby daddy. Archer Colleymore is my new close protection officer. Something I now need thanks to the trouble my ex got himself into. He’s cold, calculated, and treats me like a brat. And he’s the last man I should be having inappropriate thoughts of. I feel safe when he pulls me into his chiseled body, rescuing me on countless occasions... -
![For a Governess' Fiery Kiss by Henrietta Harding]()
For a Governess' Fiery Kiss by Henrietta Harding
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEven though the alluring raven-haired Emilia came as a governess in Edwin's estate with a strong recommendation, she is on the run from a horrendous past. She's newly orphaned and ruined, wanting only the peace and quiet that a governess position for Edwin's stoic daughter allows. She never expected though her new employer to be so handsome that she can barely resist the temptation... -
![Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park]()
Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe game is called Beatie Bow, and the kids play it for the thrill of giving themselves a scare. It’s Beatie Bow, risen from the dead! When Abigail is drawn in, the game quickly changes from a harmless little scare to an extraordinary adventure, as she is transported to a place that is strangely familiar. . -
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A Lot Like Christmas by Jennifer Snow
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis Christmas season, love comes where you least expect it. For Jessica Connolly, there is no better place than her coastal hometown of Blue Moon Bay. She has a wonderful family, supportive best friends, and a successful bakery on Main Street. Unfortunately, every time she designs one of her ex-boyfriends' wedding cakes, she's reminded just how unlucky she is with love. . -
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Tamed by You by N.L. Amore
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAli. They say you fall for the most unexpected person, at the most unexpected time, and I know this to be true, because I never expected him…. I’m the wild, good time party girl. Love? Not in my plans. I like my freedom, my rules, and I never let anyone get close enough to change that. Then I met Harry Walker...Categorized as:
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