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1005 Lonestar Terrace by Cee Bowerman
Motherhood has been a journey for Brighten Duke, one she wasn’t expecting, but has enjoyed with her entire heart and soul. But there’s one thing hanging over her head that she’s not quite ready to face. A lie she told along with her best friend six years ago is about to be revealed, and she’s going to have to deal with the consequences of her actions right along with him...Categorized as:
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Wicked Empire by Tracy Lorraine
USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tracy Lorraine brings you the next installment of her new dark mafia, high school bully romance series.She didn’t want to believe me.She wanted to believe the threat wasn’t really there.But as the sirens ring out in the distance and she stares down into my eyes, she can no longer deny what’s right in front of her...Categorized as:
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Soda by Cee Bowerman
If you believe - really and truly believe with all of your heart and soul - that true love exists, there’s no sense wasting your time on anything less. If you believe in true love, then you know that your soul’s match is out there just waiting to find a heart that beats in the same time as your own...Categorized as:
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So This is Christmas by Josh Lanyon
God Help You Merry Gentlemen…Arriving home early after spending Christmas in jolly old England, sometimes amateur sleuth Adrien English discovers alarming developments at Cloak and Dagger Books--and an old acquaintance seeking help in finding his missing boyfriend... -
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Drink It Up by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsQuinn Donovan is a single dad with too much on his plate. He is surrounded by his wild and crazy family at home and at work while raising two little girls who are the light of his life. When a complete stranger swoops in to help him when he needs it most only to then disappear without a word, it seems he’s lost his chance to get to know her...Categorized as:
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Atlas & Addie by Cee Bowerman
***This novel is a standalone, happily ever after romance for some of the characters that you’ve come to know in the other series by the same author. It may have a storyline that follows along with one or more of the characters in the Texas Knights, Texas Kings, or Conner Brothers Construction series that are written by the same author. Please look on www.ceebowermanbooks...Categorized as:
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No Place Like Home: A Novel by Barbara O'Neal
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn enriching and deeply moving novel about love and loss, the bonds of family and friends, and coming home by the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids.Life didn’t turn out the way Jewel Sabatino planned. However long she’s been gone, home is waiting.At seventeen, Jewel fled Colorado for New York City and didn’t look back... -
Taming His Bride by Mink
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI’ve been chasing stories from the first moment I could ask questions. When I started my own investigative blog, I pulled stories straight from the headlines and dove deeper to discover the truth behind the circumstances. None more so than in the case of the missing mafia prince, the very first investigation I undertook from the warmth and safety of my teenage bedroom... -
The Unforgettable Hookup by Jax Calder
Sam’s story…One night. That’s all it was supposed to be.I can’t believe my luck when the most gorgeous guy I’ve ever seen propositions me in a bar, looking for his first-ever one-night stand.No names. No strings. Just pure fun.I’m more than happy to oblige.But after our incredible night together, I can’t stop thinking about him. Unfortunately, I have no way to track him down...Categorized as:
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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
"Getting the job done" for one single mom takes on a whole new meaning in Finlay Donovan is Killing It.Finlay Donovan is killing it...except, she’s really not...Categorized as:
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No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsYou know when you see that big red flag, and you think to yourself, I should probably not go anywhere near there? Yeah, Quincy Carter ignored that big red flag. He walked right up to that red flag, waving blatantly in the wind, and kissed the holy hell out of her. Sure, he probably should’ve arrested her for breaking a restraining order...Categorized as:
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Surrender by Kelly Fox
Dark cloud, meet seven-foot wall of sunshine.We’ve been friends for almost a year, we both volunteer at my brother-in-law’s gym for combat vets, and the chemistry between us is undeniable. So, getting together should be a no brainer, right?Yeah, not so much...Categorized as:
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Just Kids by Patti Smith
In Just Kids , Patti Smith's first book of prose, the legendary American artist offers a never-before-seen glimpse of her remarkable relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in the epochal days of New York City and the Chelsea Hotel in the late sixties and seventies... -
A Cavendish Christmas by Becca Steele
Catch up with the Four in this festive short story, which takes place after the events of The Havoc We Wreak. A weekend away in the French Alps at the Alstone Holdings cabin sounds like the perfect snowy escape. And together with Cassius, I've planned a special Christmas surprise for Caiden, Weston, and Zayde...Available for free from Becca Steele's website... -
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Trouble with the Guy Next Door by Holly Renee
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsFrom the moment I met him, I knew he was trouble. He was reckless, cocky, and everything I shouldn't want. I had a life all figured out, and Tucker Moore was not a part of the plan. But somehow I slipped. One moment I had it all under control. The next I was spiraling around him, begging him for whatever he would give me. But as quickly as I fell for him, it all crumbled around us...Categorized as:
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Out of Control by K. Bromberg
Every story needs a villain. The arrogance. The conceit. The lone wolf. Oliver Rossi is that person on the track. And leave it to me . . . I’ve gone and fallen for him. Rossi is his own worst enemy. He doesn’t care what people think or what’s expected of him. And he’s reached the pinnacle of his sport because of his bad boy ways. He’s unpredictable and reckless on the track...Categorized as:
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The Head That Wears the Crown by Mariah Stewart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA fortysomething woman’s ordinary life takes a royal detour in an engaging novel about embracing a family legacy and stepping up when it matters most by New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart... -
Burning for More by Kaye Kennedy
He's reckless. She's hiding behind a lie.They seem destined to be, but could easily crash and burn.DylanHis past made him notoriously reckless and, as a New York City fireman, that could prove fatal. After barely escaping a burning building with a victim, Autumn’s beautiful face was the last thing he expected to see, and their instant connection intrigued but terrified him...Categorized as:
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Wrap with Love by Ella Goode
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm kicking off the holidays with a bundle of sweet snowy festive reads! Four previously released classics from my backlist are now all in one click for a limited time!Christmas ChemistryIt’s time for the ho-ho-holidays and while this is one of my favorite times of the year, I’m feeling a little off...Categorized as:
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In Your Pucking Dreams by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsCASSIEI made the worst decision of my life when I left Denver three years ago.I broke his heart. I broke my family’s hearts. And then I broke my own.It’s taken three long years, but here I am staring my past in the face.Only everything has changed.He isn’t the boy I once knew. He’s the Captain of the Denver Dragons... -
Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if the one who got away… comes back? They say you never forget your first love. But does time truly heal all wounds?Levi Fawkes knows hockey, and not much else. As the captain of the Astoria Bay Thunder, his eyes are always locked on the goal... -
Seduction Under the Southern Stars by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve never been good at doing what I’m told… When Joel, an old friend of mine, asks me to stay in New Zealand after my father’s funeral to help his kid sister, Elora, hunt down a family heirloom, I’m not too thrilled. Visiting my home country has dragged up unwelcome memories of the poor, angry young man I used to be, and I’m itching to get back to my European excavations and affluent lifestyle... -
Burn So Bad by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLevi Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and hate can always turn into love. Lucy hates me. She especially hates how much I want her. I should give up the chase, but I can’t. It’s more than a spark between us. It’s a bonfire. Fate rolls the dice and lands Lucy right where I want her. She needs my help, and I need her. One taste, and I’m lost... -
Guarding Her Body by Ella Goode
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsChild actress Sadie Monroe grew up under the hot lights of Hollywood. Her good girl image takes a hit when it's revealed her mom-ager has been stealing from Sadie for years. The scandal sites are ablaze again when semi-nude photos of her are released. Her new manager wants her to take advantage of this and pivot to a daring new role, but Sadie longs for a normal life with a husband and kids...Categorized as:
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Chaos: Discreet Special Edition by Luna Mason
The special edition discreet cover of chaos.Everything is falling into place.A new life in a new state, living up to my name ‘The King of Chaos’.This is our new Bratva empire where we take what we want.And what a perfect way to leave behind my old life, by sleeping with my brother's new wife … on the night of their wedding.The only problem is, I may have left my heart with her...Categorized as:
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Twist Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe gave me freedom through restraint.He captivated me the first time I saw him. I was drawn to him, curious about the mysterious, soft spoken older man. I convinced myself there was no way someone so worldly would be interested in a shy, inexperienced guy like me. I’m careful what I reveal, choosing instead to live with what if. But with each interaction, I felt things I never had before... -
His Southern Comfort by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBilly "Panty Dropper" Comfort... That's what people call me... Growing up with the last name Comfort meant that I'd inherited a legacy. In our small town, the older generation of Comfort men were known for three things: hard work, boozing, and tragedy. Some believed the latter was due to a curse that doomed every male in our bloodline to lose his true love tragically... -
Tantalizing Kings by Alisha Williams
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy first year of college is already off to a bad start.My boyfriend of three years betrayed me at the end of summer party. He said I wasn't enough anymore, along with some other things that hurt to hear.I might be socially shy at times, but I’m not stupid, II know now what was really happening... -
Princess and the Cowboy by Ella Goode
Sterling Justice is happy being single. It’s not because he believes in the Justice Curse wherein his one true love will die before the age of 30 but rather because he’s got plans and none of them include a girl. He’s going to Texas A&M, learning how to prepare the ranch for future, and prove to his cousins that it wasn’t a mistake to take his poor ass into the fold all those years ago... -
Feuding with the Fashion Princess by Siena Trap
I love the way I hate her.Pushing Lucy Remington’s buttons is my favorite pastime and has been since we were kids. Watching as her brilliant blue eyes darken in anger when I mockingly call her Princess—even though she is one—fills me with immense satisfaction.She’s the last woman on Earth I would want to take as my wife, yet that’s exactly what her grandfather—my King—asks of me... -
Salvation by Terri Anne Browning, Sara Eirew
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLexa These feelings I have for Ben can’t go anywhere. I’m the Angels Halo MC president’s daughter. And he is the sheriff. For both our sakes, I have to keep him away. Ben Lexa calms the rage that I’ve struggled with my entire life. I couldn’t care less who her father is. Nothing matters but making her mine. Because my broken beauty is where my salvation begins... -
Rising From The Ashes by Darlene Tallman
JoryTen years ago, my life irrevocably changed when my then-boyfriend decided to shoot anyone he could during the Homecoming Dance. The ensuing fire killed ten students, as well as four teachers; however, somehow my life was spared. It took a lot of surgeries, therapy, and time for me to heal, but now I’m ready to reclaim my life... -
Angels and Ashes by Avelyn Paige, Rebecca Pau
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAbandoned & Broken Left alone to raise a family, widower Darcy Kyle’s life has spiraled out of control. When secrets about her husband’s past emerge, Darcy is forced to confront the fact her husband’s fatal accident may, in fact, have been deliberate. Forced to sell her soul to the Devil himself, Darcy must uncover the truth of her husband’s accident…before it’s too late... -
Will You (Not) Marry Me: A Royal Baby Romance by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wanted him to break off the arranged marriage she never signed up for,Now, she’s having his baby!Eva Nilsson is a princess in a bind. Despite a long-held determination to forge her own path, royal responsibility comes calling in the form of an arranged marriage, contrived to restore her family’s reputation...Categorized as:
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Captured (The Everyday Heroes World) by S. Nelson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo say I survived the unimaginable isn’t exactly accurate, because I didn’t.I’m alive.But I’m not living.I’m existing, clawing my way from one day to the next.My only saving grace is my job as a police officer, and it’s during a routine traffic stop one evening when the threads of my isolated existence begin to unravel.One glance from Quinn Harris and I feel like I’m dreaming...Categorized as:
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Beauty and the Billionaire: The Collection by Lauren Landish, Valorie Clifton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis edition includes the entire series--Beauty and the Billionaire, Not So Prince Charming, and Happily Never After.Ruthless Bastard. White Knight.But I just call him “boss.”Thomas Goldstone.A man of billion dollar deals in custom-tailored suits, he demands more than your best.He’s scary. Driven. Haunted by inner demons that have taken him to the brink...Categorized as:
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Broken Heart by A.K. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Skye Callahan’s boyfriend tells her he’s been cheating with her best friend, one thing becomes clear. She’s nearly lost it all.No family, no friends, and now, no boyfriend.Fortunately, Skye’s got her bookshop, and she’s beginning to think that’s the only thing worth holding onto... -
My Fake Bad Boyfriend by Sara Whitney
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI don’t just need a fake boyfriend. I need the worst fake boyfriend in the world.Gabe says he’ll pretend to be my boyfriend for the holidays. The perfect guy to get my parents off my back about my perpetually single state.But what I really need is someone who'll make my family beg me to never bring anyone home again... -
Kiss My Pucking Bass by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCHARLIMy life has been a mess since the day my father died.I was beaten and abused until I found the courage to run.I ran until I couldn’t take another step, collapsing at the door of Mickey’s bar.I was a broken shell, ready to give in.Until the sexy, broody man decided to save me.XANDERShe’s like nothing I’d ever seen with those blues and dark hair... -
Don't You Pucking Dare by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSOPHIEHe’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.Ruggedly handsome, sexy, and dynamite in bed.He’s my husband and NHL God, and now, I'm having his baby.Nothing can change how I feel about him.Nothing could tear him away.TANKShe’s the love of my life and the mother of my unborn child.I’m one hell of a lucky bastard, the world in the palm of my hand.If only she had listened... -
Weather the Storm by L.K. Farlow
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMagnolia Ellington is all too aware that dangerous things can come in shiny packages. Her husband made sure to teach her that. Desperate to escape his wrath—and his fists—she flees in the dark of night. Seeking safety and shelter with the only family she has left, Magnolia finds herself in the sleepy, Southern town of Dogwood—and in the arms of Simon McAllister... -
Stolen Fate by S. Nelson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis isn’t your typical story about boy meets girl then they fall in love and live happily ever after. No. This is a story about deception and betrayal at its finest. This is a story about hatred and attraction which does everything in its power to destroy two people... -
You’re the Reason by J. Nathan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Crestwood University...Where smiles conceal secrets.Gossip runs rampant.And everyone hides the truth.Sophia Galloway has no idea what she’s walking into when she transfers to Crestwood University.Returning to Texas was her only goal.But nothing could prepare her for stepping foot on a campus where no one is what they seem.In a world where frat guys think they can do no wrong... -
Mister Dimples: A Hero Club Novel by Lindsay Becs
Is it possible to crush on a voice?My favorite thing to listen to is Juniper Love’s podcast show, Go Sports!. Hearing her uninformed, teasing commentary on every game she watches makes me laugh—even when it’s my team she’s talking about. I might be her biggest fan.I thought Troy Tipton was just a nice guy with a gorgeous smile. Until I learned he was a fan-favorite NFL star quarterback...Categorized as:
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Walk on the Wilder Side by Serena Bell
His best friend’s sister is rocking his boat. In the best way possible.Brody: What’s a bad boy doing hosting a book club on his boat? Excellent question. All I can tell you is, it’s not going well. I forgot the bug wipes, the TP, and the hand sanitizer, we’re out of wine, and… well, I may have made some people angry, if the Yelp reviews are any indication...Categorized as:
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Billionaire Boss's One Night Stand by Ariana Cooper
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night. One woman. One major complication. I'm Matt Richards. Billionaire. Soon-to-be CEO.I don't do relationships. I close deals.Then she happened.One scorching night. No names. No strings.Perfect.Until Monday.She's my new hire. My temptation. My downfall.Now the stakes are higher than ever.Land the biggest client of my career?Or risk it all for her?Stolen glances. Heated arguments...Categorized as:
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A Crown For Christmas by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe first time I met Fitz or to most of the world Duke Fitzegerald Heraldo Belleville, I punched him in the throat. I was actually aiming for his chin, but he was a few years older, clearly not wiser, but at least taller. He started wheezing on his candy cane. And well, the rest is history... -
Lawyer by Lena Little
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSilas I’m a damn good attorney. But my firm is doing nothing to show me they appreciate or value my work, so I was already thinking that big changes were in order when I met her. I worked cases pro bono to help enhance my resume and profile but wasn’t expecting to meet a woman who would change the entire course of my life... -
Crank by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBestselling author of the Savage Falls Sinners MC series, Caitlyn Dare, brings you a new, dark enemies to lovers crossover novella. My name is Quinn Renshaw, and my father is the VP of the Savage Falls Sinners MC.But I refuse to be a club princess.I want more from life. I want to graduate and go to college and spread my wings. I want a life beyond Savage Falls and club life.Until him... -
Pick Love by Ella Goode
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen his producer friend’s dating show is short one bachelor, reclusive tech billionaire Leo Davidson reluctantly agrees to fill in on one condition: he gets to play the villain. He’s allowed to be mean, short-tempered, selfish, and rude. Deal made, he gets micced up and shipped off to the island. Once he arrives, he finds sand, sun, and Quinn...Categorized as:
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