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Forever Mine by Hope Ford
A billionaire married man that guards his heart.A wife with one foot out the door.Together, in a second chance romance. I’m completely in love with my husband. And he takes care of my needs...as long as they’re financial or physical. Anything more is too much to ask. I know that while I might have his name, I don’t have his heart.It’s almost like he keeps me in a very specific WIFE... -
![Conflagration by Tessa Teevan]()
Conflagration by Tessa Teevan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIt isn't just a few flames; it's an especially large and destructive fire that causes devastation. Branson Wellington? The name, my name, is usually followed by fucking prick or self-serving bastard , and I can't say I haven't earned those titles. It's true. I'm not the good guy. I'm not the boy next door. I'm definitely not your Prince fucking Charming. Not even close...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: 4.17 of 5 stars · 36 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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![Hearts at Play by Melissa Foster]()
Hearts at Play by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBrianna Heart has a six-year old daughter and a twelve-year plan to keep her life as simple as possible until Layla turns eighteen. That means swearing off relationships and the drama that goes along with them, working two jobs, and being the best damn mother she can be... -
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![The VIP Doubles Down by Nancy Herkness]()
The VIP Doubles Down by Nancy Herkness
In the witty, sizzling finale to award-winning author Nancy Herkness’s Wager of Hearts series, a haunted writer conquers his demons with the help of a feisty muse and a passion that doesn’t play by the book. Gavin Miller, the billionaire author of a bestselling thriller series, struggles with a grim secret: he hasn’t written a word in more than a year... -
![Home to Me by Ruth Cardello]()
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... -
![Fearless In Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully]()
Fearless In Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMeet the Maverick Billionaires―sexy, self-made men from the wrong side of town who survived hell together and now have everything they ever wanted. But when each Maverick falls head-over-heels for an incredible woman he never saw coming, he will soon find that true love is the only thing he ever really needed.. -
![Final Call by Emma Hart]()
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... -
![Mr. Knightsbridge by Louise Bay]()
Mr. Knightsbridge by Louise Bay
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsDexter Daniels prefers gems over women. Emeralds over girlfriends. Diamonds over marriage.He might be the most successful jeweler of his generation, a loyal friend and some say the most handsome man in London, but his past means he doesn’t deal in love.When Hollie Lumen enters the ballroom where exquisite royal jewels are on display, she brings Dexter’s world to a screeching halt...Categorized as:
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![Red Flags by Skye Warren]()
Red Flags by Skye Warren
From New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren comes a sexy romance about a young woman who runs away with the circus and finds love, seduction, and danger...Sienna Cole wants to escape the small town of Forrester. Logan Whitmere, the handsome owner of Cirque des Miroirs, offers her a way out...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire's Inconvenient Obsession by Nadia Lee]()
The Billionaire's Inconvenient Obsession by Nadia Lee
Deep in debt and stalked by a deadly conman, Jane Connolly needs a job and a safe place to stay. With no one to turn to in an unfamiliar city, she can't refuse the kindness of a magnetic stranger. A former mixed martial arts fighter, billionaire Iain Pryce couldn't walk away from a small town girl in a big city, especially when it's obvious she's in trouble...Categorized as:
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![Assisting the Bosshole by Kristin MacQueen]()
Assisting the Bosshole by Kristin MacQueen
No hot water? CheckMissed the train? CheckBroke my heel? CheckDropped my coffee? CheckMy first day of my new job can’t possibly go worse, right?Wrong. When I meet Parker Scott, I realize this job is going to be a lot harder than I thought it would be. Quitting isn’t an option; I’ll have to learn to deal with the three Bossholes in one way or another...Categorized as:
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![Guilt At St Joseph's Academy by M.V. Ellis]()
Guilt At St Joseph's Academy by M.V. Ellis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe FallenBeautiful. Broken. Loyal as hell.Five guys with the power of ten.All determined to uncover secrets and expose lies.All laser focused with their eyes on the prize.They’ll go to great lengths to stop me in my tracks.They’ll cross lines that mean we can never go back.Our story is one of betrayal and deceit.Our connection is destined, our bond runs deep... -
![Peasants and Kings by Emma Slate]()
Peasants and Kings by Emma Slate
Hadrian’s smile was slow and vicious. “The world is made up of peasants and kings. But I am no king. I’m an emperor.”I’m being hunted by my family’s enemies.To disappear, I take on a new identity and enter the opulent and sinful world of The Rex Hotel as Eden Smith.I’m safe. Until I meet him.Hadrian Rhys.Beautiful, mysterious and brutal—Hadrian is a man who uses his power to shape the world...Categorized as:
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![Late Call by Emma Hart]()
Late Call by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsShe’s a high class call girl. He’s taking over his father’s business. Seven years ago, they fell in love in Paris. They walked away at the end of the summer, never imagining they’d meet again.Now he’s her client. We fell in love the way you jump from a cliff. Hard and fast with a reckless sense of abandon. The six weeks we spent together changed my life, but at seventeen, I was naive... -
![Evermore by B.B. Reid]()
Evermore by B.B. Reid
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGrab your dancing shoes and put on your prettiest dress. It's prom season in Blackwood Keep and forever can't wait any longer! Four Archer was the toughest girl around. Just ask anyone. She’s the street racing daredevil who brought the King of Brynwood Academy to his knees... -
![Hailey's Truth by Cate Beauman]()
Hailey's Truth by Cate Beauman
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHailey Roberts has never had it easy. Despite the scars of a tragic childhood, she’s made a life for herself. As a part-time student and loving nanny, she yearns for a family of her own and reluctant Austin Casey, Ethan Cooke Security’s best close protection agent. Hailey’s past comes back to haunt her when her long lost brother tracks her down, bringing his dangerous secrets with him... -
![Cold and Broken by Nichole Greene]()
Cold and Broken by Nichole Greene
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“No one touches the new girl. No one befriends her. Otherwise they risk the wrath of the Titans.”Moving her senior year of high school was not Lilith’s idea of a great plan. She would have much rather stayed with her best friend Zion for their final year of school. Her dad had different plans though; this new job was too good to pass up, and she knew she needed to go with him... -
![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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![Close to Heaven by Pamela Clare]()
Close to Heaven by Pamela Clare
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe has nothing… Rain Minear has fantasized about finding herself in Joe Moffat’s arms for years. It’s just her luck that the night it finally happens, he’s carrying her into the emergency room. It’s Joe who steps up to help her when a tragedy brings her life crashing down... -
![Cold As Puck by Violet Paige]()
Cold As Puck by Violet Paige
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was all in. Down on one-knee. Love you forever. ALL in. But I destroyed it. Because that’s what I do. The worst part… I’d never see her look at me the same way. In awe of the hockey god. The stud who made her breathless in bed. The winner. I was a champion . I lost Game Seven and the team put me on a tight leash. Now I’m back in my home town during the off-season... -
![His Christmas Wife by Sierra Cartwright]()
His Christmas Wife by Sierra Cartwright
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt will take a Christmas miracle for this Scrooge of a boss to convince her to be his wife. To appease his marriage-minded grandmother, Billionaire Evan Frost needs a make-believe wife for the holidays. Only one woman possesses the poise and polish to fulfill the role, his assistant, Kaylee Robbins. There’s just one problem. She loathes him... -
![Wreck Me by L.A. Gallagher]()
Wreck Me by L.A. Gallagher
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Gallagher is THE QUEEN of s3xual-tension-filled page turners! I swear it. Her books get hotter and hotter." –Elodie Hart, author of the booktok bestselling 'Alchemy' series.SCARLETT:Pole dancing at the most exclusive ‘Gentlemen’s Club’ in the country is lucrative, though the men are anything but gentle. They’re all desperate to take the only significant possession I have - my virginity... -
![Closer by Aria Hawthorne]()
Closer by Aria Hawthorne
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsContemporary Erotic Romance - Suitable for mature readers; 18+ years only - Full-length, stand-alone novel with HEA. Famous Dutch architect, Sven van der Meer, has just completed the greatest achievement of his professional life--the design and construction of The Spire, Chicago's tallest, most controversial skyscraper...Categorized as:
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![Come Away with Me by Ruth Cardello]()
Come Away with Me by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author! Gio Andrade:Rich, powerful, sexy. A man who thinks he has everything...until he meets Julia. Julia Bennett:Sweet, spontaneous, and desperate to sell her jewelry line in New York City. She takes a job as a night security guard to pay the rent. Sparks fly when she mistakes her boss for an intruder. He can’t get her out of his head... -
![The Right Side of Wrong by Prescott Lane]()
The Right Side of Wrong by Prescott Lane
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRELEASING JULY 29, 2021It wasn’t love at first sight. That would be too easy.I can tell you all the reasons Paige and I shouldn’t be together.But love overlooks a lot.My heart doesn’t care that I’m ten years older.There's no age gap in how she makes me feel.My heart doesn’t care that she’s a single mother.It just makes more room.My heart doesn’t care that she's got secrets of her own... -
![The Bargain by R.G. Angel]()
The Bargain by R.G. Angel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTropes: Age Gap/Billionaire/Mistaken Identity/Enemies-to-Lovers/SteamyA mistaken identity romance. When a hard knock raps on her door, Amber Collins doesn't want to answer it. She knows it'll be a battle she won't be able to win... -
![In Deep by Kella McKinnon]()
In Deep by Kella McKinnon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrielle What would you do if you met a man that made you burn like wildfire from the inside out? Burn so hot that with one touch you forgot to breathe? And if you knew that he had dangerous secrets? Would you be able to walk away? I couldn’t. As strong as I know I am, I kept going back for more of him...Categorized as:
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![Silent Night Man by Diana Palmer]()
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... -
![Reye's Gold by Ruthie Robinson]()
Reye's Gold by Ruthie Robinson
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReye and Stephen are in their last year of college when coincidence pushes them together. A magnetic attraction develops, drawing them into an impetuous love affair. They part with graduation, but realize too late that they were better together than they ever will be apart...Categorized as:
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![Art of Seduction (A Stern Family Saga, Book One) by Monique Orgeron]()
Art of Seduction (A Stern Family Saga, Book One) by Monique Orgeron
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLove was never supposed to be part of the end game. Fallon’s life has been a road paved in misery and loneliness. Then one day, she’s propositioned with a way to change it all. From that day forward, Fallon planned on never looking back. Until, she met her target, the man who could destroy everything. Fallon’s a survivor, but can she survive him? Gabriel is independent and brutal...Categorized as:
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![Dark Ties by Leia Thorne]()
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... -
![Heavy Crown by W. Million]()
Heavy Crown by W. Million
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAlexander Summerset, future King of Bellerive, doesn't believe in love. When a coronation clause has him seeking a wife, an arranged marriage suits him. His criteria is simple. She must be tolerable to him, and she must be good for the country. Aurora Wilson followed her boyfriend to Bellerive after college and joined his family's business...Categorized as:
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![Crush by Crystal Hubbard]()
Crush by Crystal Hubbard
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen sportswriter Miranda Penney is pulled from a frenzied crowd at a Lucas Fletcher concert by the gorgeous Welsh superstar himself, she's immediately smitten...and the feeling's mutual. But Miranda is no stranger to the pitfalls of dating a celebrity, and Lucas will have to overcome all her doubts and teach her to believe in him...Categorized as:
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![Bossy Ex's Brother: An Age Gap Surprise Pregnancy Romance by Sofia Finn]()
Bossy Ex's Brother: An Age Gap Surprise Pregnancy Romance by Sofia Finn
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy ex’s brother is my new boss.And the baby in my belly is his.Luca is bad news and much older.Brutally rich and domineering.Apparently, the only one in town to hire me.I should be grateful, right?Not exactly…Because that panty-melting smirk wants me for something else.A steamy night on his desk,Revenge on my-ex boyfriend.A.k.a., his dumbass brother...Categorized as:
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![An Improper Bride by Nadia Lee]()
An Improper Bride by Nadia Lee
When Elliot Reed offered a one-year contract marriage, I accepted it. Jobless, with a younger sister to provide for, I didn't have much of a choice even though I found him insufferably arrogant and too attractive for my own good. But somewhere along the way, our terms seemed to have altered. Now Elliot wants a fresh start, and I agree... -
![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... -
![Breathless In Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully]()
Breathless In Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsMeet the Maverick Billionaires―sexy, self-made men from the wrong side of town who survived hell together and now have everything they ever wanted. But when each Maverick falls head-over-heels for an incredible woman he never saw coming, he will soon find that true love is the only thing he ever really needed..Categorized as:
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![Separate Lives by Caroline Jantz]()
Separate Lives by Caroline Jantz
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeparate Lives by Carolyn Jantz Was it marriage for money or love? Gwen Shaughnessy's marriage to Brad Robilliard, the cold, controlled founder of Robilliard Enterprises, was a business deal strictly for money. If they stayed together for one year, Brad's uncle, a misguided matchmaker, promised to solve both their financial problems... -
![Playing the Player by Erin McCarthy]()
Playing the Player by Erin McCarthy
JJI’ve got a big fat bank account, a championship ring, and a reputation as a player. Which is all well-earned, I admit, and yeah, I’m bragging. But when I hook up with a redhead in housekeeping, it turns out she plays the player… by stealing my wallet and ring and leaving me still sleeping in bed... -
![Take Me Home by Carrie Elks]()
Take Me Home by Carrie Elks
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA grammy-winning rock star falls for a small-town girl in this all-new standalone romance from author Carrie Elks.Gray Hartson is coming home. After years of playing to sold-out stadiums around the world, the tattooed singer is determined to build bridges with his sick father and reconnect with the family he left behind.But then he meets her . . -
![Take You by M.V. Ellis]()
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... -
![Taking It All by Alexa Kaye]()
Taking It All by Alexa Kaye
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe first time I saw her I knew she was mine. I have everything I want. That's the life of a billionaire. I see. I want. I get. So, of course, when the woman of my dreams--the fiery redhead with the face of an angel and balls of steel--comes stomping into my world, I take action. I know how to get things done. She may hate me for stealing her away. But a man has to do what a man has to do... -
![Teacher I Want to Date by Mia Kayla]()
Teacher I Want to Date by Mia Kayla
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDear Very Hot Crazy Woman, You didn’t have to call the cops on me. I was just looking after my niece. Okay… maybe I shouldn't have been spying on her date. But I know how teenage boys think and what they want. Did it make you feel good scolding me in front of everyone for just being a good uncle? Because damn, you sure looked good doing it...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire's Runaway Bride by Marie Kelly]()
The Billionaire's Runaway Bride by Marie Kelly
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSix years ago it had been Grace Leotta’s dream to be a marine biologist. However, her bullying overbearing father had other ideas. She was to be married to the billionaire Alexos Manetas a man most women would have been over the moon to call their husband... -
![Bought for the Frenchman's Pleasure by Abby Green]()
Bought for the Frenchman's Pleasure by Abby Green
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAs a top model, Sorcha Murphy commands a high price. But a terrible, hidden secret is about to return to haunt her.Romain de Valois knows Sorcha is damaged goods--her hedonistic reputation speaks for itself. But he wants her for one final assignment, and he's prepared to pay... -
![His Billion Dollar Baby by Lea Nolan]()
His Billion Dollar Baby by Lea Nolan
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBurned by love and grieving over his brother’s death, sexy billionaire CEO Carter Anderson wants nothing more than to protect his family...Categorized as:
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![Sin's Temptation by Ella Fox]()
Sin's Temptation by Ella Fox
From USA Today Bestselling Author Ella Fox Inventor of one of the world's best-selling sex toys and owner of a popular chain of erotic shops, Jordan Sinclair has it all. Time and time again he's lived up to the nickname the press calls him, Mr. Sin. This confirmed bachelor has no intention of ever settling down... -
![Sins at St Joseph's Academy by MV Ellis]()
Sins at St Joseph's Academy by MV Ellis
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe FallenBeautiful. Brutal. Wicked as sin.Five guys with the power of ten, and a burning desire to take me down.They rule the school with cast iron fists, and stone cold hearts.But the more they push me away, the more our destinies intertwine.We’re thrown together by chance, bound by circumstance, and held by desire.Our story is one of lies, revenge, blackmail, and blood...Categorized as:
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![Out of Control by Nina Croft]()
Out of Control by Nina Croft
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint... She’s a challenge he can’t resist. Hollywood heartthrob Zachary Hunter loves women—as long as they don’t want more than a little fun in the bedroom. When his most recent movie stirs up the wrong kind of attention, the kind that includes an attempt on his life, he hires a friend’s company to locate the threat...Categorized as:
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