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Ashes by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDylan Walsh left his small town behind and vowed to never return. But when his brother needs help, Dylan steps back into the memories he tried so hard to forget. He thought there was nothing there for him anymore until a woman he knew as a little girl catches more than Dylan’s eye. Rosie Gallo is known for her kind spirit, good-girl vibes, and her loyalty to the ones she loves... -
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Starting Over by Marie Force
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn a drunken stupor, Brandon O'Malley frightens his brother Aidan's girlfriend, enraging his brother and the rest of his family. Aidan offers Brandon the choice of rehab or jail, and Brandon reluctantly enters treatment. While in rehab, Brandon confronts the lifetime of secrets and resentments that fueled his spiral into alcoholism, and these revelations have a major effect on his entire family... -
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![The Billionaire's Secrets by J.S. Scott]()
The Billionaire's Secrets by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFormer rock star Xander Sinclair may be out of rehab, but he’s not out of the woods. Still haunted by his parents’ murders, he has secluded himself in his Amesport mansion and dodges any attempted contact from his two brothers. Struggling not to fall into relapse, he believes he’s battling his demons alone. That is, until Samantha arrives to work as his live-in housekeeper...Categorized as:
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![Swept Into Love by Melissa Foster]()
Swept Into Love by Melissa Foster
The Ryders are a series of sexy stand-alone romances. These hot contemporary romance novels feature alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They're flawed, funny, passionate, and relatable to readers who enjoy new adult romance, contemporary romance, and women's fiction. It’s been years since Sally Tuft’s husband died and she was left to raise her teenage son alone... -
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![Flame by Helen Hardt]()
Flame by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHer past is coming back to haunt her. His present is haunting him. Callie Pike always considered herself the plain sister—stuck in the middle between beautiful Rory and vivacious Maddie—so she still can’t believe gorgeous perennial bachelor Donny Steel has fallen in love with her... -
![Harvest of Love by M. Moreland]()
Harvest of Love by M. Moreland
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDanica Rawlins. She’s a career woman, constantly busy, under pressure, and in demand. But the job that once seemed like a dream to her now feels more like a nightmare. When the stress gets too much, she escapes the office and drives, discovering beauty in the wide-open spaces that surround her in the country. Leaving the worries behind, if only temporarily...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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![Out of Love by Ruth Cardello]()
Out of Love by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLaughter and sparks set the stage for a fun romance from New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello about a farmer who switches places with his business-savvy twin brother and falls in love with the daughter of his brother’s biggest client. I just found out I have an identical twin... -
![A Risk Worth Taking by Jessica Joyce]()
A Risk Worth Taking by Jessica Joyce
Claire Ashford has always led a careful life—her family didn't nickname her Claireful for nothing. But after ending a relationship that was equal parts safe and unfulfilling, she recognizes just how much her caution has cost her and dedicates herself to leaving her Claireful ways behind. Her first chance to take a risk comes with a job opportunity in San Francisco...Categorized as:
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![Shame the Devil by Rosalind James]()
Shame the Devil by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe thing about Thor is, he’s great at swinging that hammer. But he doesn’t settle down. Harlan Kristiansen may not be good at many things, but he can sure catch a pass. He’s an All-Pro at charming a room, too, and then there’s that Norse God thing. He can even figure out how to tackle a woman and save her from a charging bison. On skis... -
![Shelter by Kristen Proby]()
Shelter by Kristen Proby
A small town, close proximity romance from New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kristen Proby. Remi Carter has survived her fifteen minutes of fame and is putting LA in her rearview mirror. As a former reality show contestant, she’s trading staged expeditions and faked wilderness tours for real adventures...Categorized as:
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![Sweet Destiny by K.C. Lynn]()
Sweet Destiny by K.C. Lynn
Recipe. Ingredients. Three cups of a long-standing rivalry between two families and a wedding that will force them all under one roof. Two tablespoons of a bride and a groom whose love is put to the test when they find themselves caught in the middle. A slice of a secret that will change the course of their lives forever. A pinch of fate. A dash of friendship. A sprinkle of seduction. Directions...Categorized as:
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![When Forty Blooms by Jacinta Howard]()
When Forty Blooms by Jacinta Howard
A rare birthday. A second chance. A woman finally choosing herself. Simone Harris has always known how to hold it down. For her son. For her clients. For the sports agency she built from scratch. She keeps things running, keeps herself moving, and keeps her heart tucked safely out of reach. But this birthday feels different. It falls on a leap year, a date that only circles back every so often... -
![Bliss by Kaylee Ryan]()
Bliss by Kaylee Ryan
Cooper. Reese Latham was about to make the biggest mistake of her life. At eight-years-old, we vowed to be best friends for the rest of our lives, thinking nothing could ever change that. We were both wrong— we made mistakes, and grew apart. Until I realized living without her wasn’t an option. I was almost too late. .. but I wouldn’t stand by and watch her walk down the aisle to another man...Categorized as:
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![The Trouble With Us by Kat T. Masen]()
The Trouble With Us by Kat T. Masen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe trouble with love is timing is everything…. Amelia. I was never supposed to fall in love with an older man. Let alone a man who is practically family. We were too much, too soon. Our families were caught in the crossfire of our forbidden affair. So, we said our goodbyes. Four years have passed, and my ex is back from London. He’s just as devastatingly handsome as I remember... -
![Sweet Heart by Ivy Layne]()
Sweet Heart by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRoyal has more trouble than he can handle. His father's been murdered, and the killer is trying to destroy the Sawyers any way they can. The last thing he needs is to complicate his life further. Like, say, with a woman. But Daisy Hutchins doesn't feel like a complication, she feels like the only thing that makes sense in a life turned upside down...Categorized as:
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![Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Vol. 1 by Jinushi]()
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Vol. 1 by Jinushi
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAn overworked salaryman and a mischievous cashier with a dual personality form an unexpected bond in this sweet-and-sour comedy! At age forty-five, office worker Sasaki has had enough of the corporate grind. His only solace is smoking—and the friendly smile of supermarket cashier Yamada. When Sasaki can't find Yamada after a particularly trying day, a striking woman invites him to smoke with her... -
![Only You: A Standalone Contemporary Romance by K.T. Quinn]()
Only You: A Standalone Contemporary Romance by K.T. Quinn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt was supposed to be a relaxing vacation to Rome. Then the pandemic hit. Now I’m quarantined in an empty hotel until things blow over. But considering who’s in the room next to mine? Things could be a lot worse. Donovan Russo is the full package. Tall, tan, and stupidly handsome. It started when I traded him a bottle of wine for fresh pasta,...Categorized as:
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![Seeking Shadows by K.E. Osborn]()
Seeking Shadows by K.E. Osborn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if the woman I fell for was in love with someone else? The man who claimed her heart is my VP, the same man I need to respect and follow his orders. But now that I'm no longer a prospect, it's difficult to find my place... -
![Foul Play by Kat Mizera]()
Foul Play by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Phantoms are back with a vengeance… and the City of Angels will never be the same. When the world's top supermodel’s friend zones you, what's a determined hockey player supposed to do? Change her mind. But it’ll take more than a trick play to convince her. Cheyenne is more than a stunning beauty; she's a part of my life, my bed, and now my heart... -
![Forever Princeton Charming by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook]()
Forever Princeton Charming by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s fighting for their fairytale. Charlotte Hayes lost her slipper – err shoe – the first night she met Spencer Beckett, A. K. A Princeton Charming. She fell into his arms and their lives were changed. Forever. One kiss and she was smitten. One date and she was head over heels. One tragedy and her heart was his... -
![Secretive by K.E. Osborn, Addison Jane]()
Secretive by K.E. Osborn, Addison Jane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey see me as weak. Just a scared kid. The moment my big sister took me away from the club, it sealed my fate as a burden. As the son of a president for the Houston Defiance MC, I was born into power. I’m destined to lead. My father and older brother before me, I should follow in their footsteps. But they don’t see me that way. The only path to keep me safe is to ship me off... -
![One Night Bride by Nicole Snow]()
One Night Bride by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJUST ENGAGED. WHO SAID ANYTHING ABOUT LOVE? The plan was simple: find the perfect girl, wife her for a few months, and save my parents from a stinging case of heartbreak. That was before I got my first taste of Skye's whip-sharp tongue. Before she woke up wearing my ring and a hundred questions. Before I found out it takes more than a million dollars to put the sun back in her smile... -
![A Change Of Pace by Freya Barker]()
A Change Of Pace by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOnce a man who lived by the letter of the law. Newt Tobias will do anything for his little girl. Even take early retirement, sell his city home, and move to cottage country, hoping that the simpler life will provide a better balance for his troubled teenage daughter. Yet, not long after they’ve settled, he finds himself toe-to-toe with a stubborn, fiery tempered woman with pretty brown eyes... -
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![You Do Something to Me by Bella Andre]()
You Do Something to Me by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlec Sullivan has always believed he has it all. A billion-dollar private aviation business. A penthouse apartment in New York City. Beautiful women who know better than to expect him ever to fall in love. And great siblings for whom he’d do anything... -
![Just One Scandal by Carly Phillips]()
Just One Scandal by Carly Phillips
A jilted bride. Her brother’s ex-buddy. An affair would be crazy…right? Chloe Kingston’s life is exactly how she needs it: safe and stable. Right up until her reliable, low-risk fiancé jilts her on their fairy-tale wedding day. As she works her way through the reception champagne—and wonders where she’s going to live—she stumbles into her brother Linc’s ex-best friend... -
![Chance Encounters by Jessica Prince]()
Chance Encounters by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThere are three kinds of nerdy women in the world. - The Sexy Nerd. - The Confident Nerd; and. - The So-Socially-Awkward-it’s-Painful-to-Watch Nerd. You can probably guess which one I am. After witnessing me making a fool of myself, Chance Hoffman decided to take pity on me. He’s smart, sexy, charming, and totally out of my league… and for some unexplainable reason, he wants to help me... -
![Forget Me Not by Brenda Jackson]()
Forget Me Not by Brenda Jackson
Brenda Jackson welcomes you back to Catalina Cove, where love is waiting to be reclaimed…. Ashley Ryan never doubted that her husband, Devon, was the love of her life. Even now, three years after Devon died in a car wreck while on a business trip, Ashley can’t bring herself to move on... -
![Catch Yourself a Snowmance by Savannah Scott]()
Catch Yourself a Snowmance by Savannah Scott
Getting stuck in an old cabin is not my idea of a great winter vacation. Getting stuck with Carson makes me wonder what I did do end up on Santa’s naughty list. My friend Noelle talked me into going on a group vacation with our friends. Then she sprung the news that her boyfriend is joinig us . .. with his friends. I’ve met these guys...Categorized as:
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![The Guy at The Wedding by Katherine Center]()
The Guy at The Wedding by Katherine Center
It's the story of the night Jake and Helen (the main characters in Happiness for Beginners) first met. The first time Jake ever sees Helen, he's crashing her wedding with her little brother, Duncan—and Jake glimpses her for the first time as the boys burst into her dressing room without knocking just as Helen is adjusting the garter under her wedding dress... -
![Acting Merry by Martha Keyes]()
Acting Merry by Martha Keyes
She brought him to save her pride. He showed up ready to steal her heart. When Reese Cameron learns that her annual friend’s Christmas getaway will include her ex coming as her friend’s plus one, she considers a few. Stay home and nurse her prideBreak her leg skiing for a rock-solid excuse not to goAsk someone to come as her fake boyfriend. Enter Cole Bradley...Categorized as:
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![Saviour by Lesley Jones]()
Saviour by Lesley Jones
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 17 ratings*Saviour has recently undergone a complete edit and now includes a glossary of terms, playlist and a bonus chapter. Please contact Amazon for your free update if you previously purchased from them*. Lauren has decided her marriage is over, but has yet to tell Jay, her abusive husband of the past twenty five years...Categorized as:
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![Craving Kara by Nicole Jacquelyn]()
Craving Kara by Nicole Jacquelyn
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKara MacKenzie has known since she was fifteen years old that the only way to protect the people you love is by telling them nothing. She’d gotten good at keeping secrets. The day Draco Harrison got out of prison she knew she was in serious trouble. It was impossible to keep secrets from the person who knew you almost as well as you knew yourself. Her plan was to avoid him at all costs... -
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Zander by Maryann Jordan
The true measure of a man is not in the mistakes he makes…but in how he handles those mistakes. Zander King. Serious to a fault, he had no time for anything other than focusing on running his bar, Grimm’s. Until he saw her…and pushed her away…right into danger. Racked with guilt over what happened to her, he could not stay away. Hoping sleeping beauty could hear him and know that he was near...Categorized as:
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![Swan by Lila Rose, Becky Johnson]()
Swan by Lila Rose, Becky Johnson
Brought up in the world of motorcycle clubs, Swan Daniels is the shy, quiet princess of Hawks who loves her simple life of reading and working at the library. She’s content. Happy even. She doesn’t want anything to change. Until it does. Tragedy strikes. And Swan’s world darkens in a way she’s never experienced before... -
![Tabitha in the Moonlight by Betty Neels]()
Tabitha in the Moonlight by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHer Prince Charming? Sister Tabitha was an efficient nurse, but when it came to matters of the heart she was less sure of herself. So when she fell in love, she had no idea how to deal with her feelings. Was that why the Dutch surgeon Marius van Beek called her Cinderella? If only Marius would ride up on a white horse and ask for her hand in marriage... -
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Max by Julie Capulet
He's a rebel with a heart of gold. Max Black is a rebel and always has been. His dark past has left him scarred, but under his hot, bad-boy exterior is a shining heart of gold. When a cute, sassy chef who looks like an angel serves Max a slice of her warm apple pie, he notices an unmistakable bruise around her left eye and knows exactly what caused it... -
![Lawyers in Love, Books 1 & 2 Boxed Set by N.M. Silber]()
Lawyers in Love, Books 1 & 2 Boxed Set by N.M. Silber
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOnce upon a time, two lawyers fell in love across a courtroom . .. Join the crazy antics and spicy romance of the sexiest gang of attorneys in the Philadelphia Criminal Court System. For the first time ever, get the full, unforgettable, story of feisty Public Defender, Gabrielle Ginsberg, and formidable Assistant District Attorney, Braden Pierce... -
![Extreme Devotion by Cami Checketts]()
Extreme Devotion by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn extreme sports athlete desperately in love; an independent woman afraid to trust. Can they both let go of their fears and embrace their future? Jex Steele lives for his insane stunts and his flirtations with Pearl Jacobsen-Davenport. He prays for the day the independent Pearl will change her last name to one syllable—Steele... -
![A Matter of Trust by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
A Matter of Trust by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA MATTER OF TRUST is book three of the Christian romance series, BLACKTHORPE SECURITY by Kimberly Rae Jordan. Follow the lives of the men and women working for BlackThorpe Security as they face the challenges of life, faith and love. The BlackThorpe Security series is a spin-off from the Christian romance series, The McKinleys... -
![The Problem with Planning Love by Claire Cain]()
The Problem with Planning Love by Claire Cain
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSingle dad. Divorcé. Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army. All titles I’ve come to terms with, even if I didn’t see those first two coming. I never imagined making a military move to Germany as a single parent. What else I never imagined? Having an insane spark like I’ve never felt with my son’s kindergarten teacher. Livie’s a singular force of light and beauty, and I’ve never wanted someone so much...Categorized as:
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![Possessing My Lily by Haley Travis]()
Possessing My Lily by Haley Travis
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFrom the second her delicate body thumped into my chest, I knew Lily was mine. It's the deepest feeling I've ever had. Every detail of my gorgeous, sweet girl is precious. Perfect. Yet she's sensitive about certain things, and doesn't trust that we're already together. She just moved south with her two sisters to escape the cold... -
![My Grumpy Valentine by Nyla Lily]()
My Grumpy Valentine by Nyla Lily
I fell for Penelope the moment my best friend introduced her as his new girlfriend. She wasn’t mine to want, but that didn’t stop me. I stood by as their relationship flourished, watched her walk down the aisle, and tried to bury my feelings beneath forced smiles. Leaving Hope Peak was my only option to give up on the woman of my dreams... -
![A Broken Soul by Jessica Prince]()
A Broken Soul by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s terrified of loving her. Quinn Mallick already had his happily-ever-after, and in the blink of an eye it was ripped away from him. Now he’s content to walk through the rest of his life carrying the weight of that guilt on his shoulders. He’s convinced he doesn’t deserve a second chance... -
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![Listed: Volume IV by Noelle Adams]()
Listed: Volume IV by Noelle Adams
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis is Volume IV of a six-volume serial novel. A marriage of convenience has never been like this. Just before her eighteenth birthday, the doctors tell Emily she has three months to live. Not much time to complete the bucket list she's had since she was twelve. The first item is the hardest--"Get married"--so she turns to the only man she knows who can help...Categorized as:
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![Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly]()
Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHere at last is one Irish family's epic journey, capturing the tragedy and triumph of the Irish-American experience. In a rousing tale that echoes the myths and legends of Ireland herself, young Honora Keeley and Michael Kelly wed and start a family, inhabiting a hidden Ireland where fishermen and tenant farmers find solace in their ancient faith, songs, stories, and communal celebrations... -
![Finding Kennedy by Jacinta Howard]()
Finding Kennedy by Jacinta Howard
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Kennedy James unexpectedly shows up at her grandma’s house in Tyler, Texas, no one knows what to make of her arrival—including her. The only thing Kennedy does know is that something in her life has to change, and it needs to happen right now. She’s been numb for much too long. Then she meets Travis Broussard, the perceptively cool guitarist of the indie soul band, The Prototype...Categorized as:
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![Christmas Grump by Mink]()
Christmas Grump by Mink
Reindeer Valley is a beautiful town of holiday happiness and Christmas cheer. I hate it. In fact, I have a plan to destroy the whole thing, reducing this place to a pile of ashes. But I’ll need an assistant, someone devious and cruel who can help me do all the dirty work. Merry is neither of those. In fact, she’s the warmest, kindest person I’ve ever met. Despite this fact, I hire her...Categorized as:
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![Pure Gold by Lucy Darling]()
Pure Gold by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLuck has always been on my side. I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and the world laid at my feet for the taking. I didn’t take it. Even so, luck kept coming. I turned my silver spoon into a gold one. Still I didn’t care, had no real plan for my future. It would just happen for me like everything else, right? No problem. Until her... -
![Scorpio by Lauren Landish]()
Scorpio by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAs my bestie likes to say, the way to get over a man is to get under another. But getting under a man like Scott Danger might be more than I can handle. He’s the heir to Danger Enterprises. Possessive, ambitious, and passionate, he'll totally eat me alive. He’s a predator caged in gilded threads, and I want to run just so he’ll chase me . . . catch me . . . take me. Shit...
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