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Sylvia Day Crossfire Novels 1-4 by Sylvia Day
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThere's nothing more romantic than Valentine's Day...except Sylvia Day. Now in one deluxe set, the first four novels in the Crossfire series. The #1 New York Times bestselling author. The #1 worldwide phenomenon. Bared to You He was beautiful and brilliant, jagged and white-hot. I was drawn to him as I'd never been to anything or anyone in my life... -
![Mountain Daddy's Fate: A Mountain Man's Baby, Second Chance Romance by K.C. Crowne]()
Mountain Daddy's Fate: A Mountain Man's Baby, Second Chance Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"A secret this BIG is what broke us in the first place."Three things I know about Eli:1. I broke his heart over a decade ago.2. The reason I left him was unspeakable . A secret I've kept hidden all these years.3. Even though I'm engaged to another man I'm still madly in love with him . How is this my life!?!Eli's about to receive the biggest shock of his life... -
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![Sold to the Silver Foxes: An Age Gap Reverse Harem Romance by Laylah Snow]()
Sold to the Silver Foxes: An Age Gap Reverse Harem Romance by Laylah Snow
I sold my soul to three devils in designer suits…For one entire month.It was either auctioning off my virginity to three billionaire brothers...Or risk losing my sister.I didn’t have to think twice.But now I belong to three filthy rich silver foxes.I’m theirs to claim.To ruin.To ravage.There’s Nico, the gorgeous savage with a heart of gold.Dante, the daredevil who makes my pulse race... -
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Ruined by April Wilson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFinally! Sam and Cooper's long-awaited story is here... a second chance gay romance, with a guaranteed HEA. Sam... Coming out of the closet was easy. Falling in love with a man twice my age was not. Cooper grew up old-school, hiding his true self. He may be the love of my life, but I can’t be his dirty little secret any longer. He needs to man up and claim me if he wants to keep me... -
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![Second Chance Love by Hope Ford]()
Second Chance Love by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI was his wife… but he left me.He broke my heart once, and if given the chance, he’d probably do it again.Which is why I’ve tried to get over him.I’ve dated, I’ve tried to let loose, but no matter how hard I try, my thoughts always return to Nash.Every guy I meet I compare to him.He was always overprotective and possessive... -
![Second Time's the Charm by Brenda Jackson]()
Second Time's the Charm by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYears ago, family tore them apart. Will sweet revenge lead to a second chance? Find out in the latest from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson! This one chance at revenge may be their second chance at love Part-time rancher and world-renowned musician Dylan Emanuel never forgot his college romance with Charm Outlaw... -
![Enraptured by Ginger Voight]()
Enraptured by Ginger Voight
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the third and final book of the Fullerton Family Saga, long-simmering secrets explode with disastrous consequences. The fractured Fullertons face their biggest challenges yet, and every single one must rise to their own personal challenges and beat their demons once and for all - no matter what it takes...Categorized as:
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![Seducing the Doctor by J.A. Low]()
Seducing the Doctor by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe wasn't supposed to be forever.One night of passion with Miles Hartford was all it took to turn my world upside down and change it forever. He was supposed to be nothing more than a good time and a great memory. Except now, those two pink lines say otherwise. She wasn't who I thought she was. That night she lied to me. She pretended to be someone else... -
![Valentine's Billionaire Auction by Weston Parker]()
Valentine's Billionaire Auction by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI can’t think of anything worse than spending an evening with a middle-aged, diamond-studded woman with overlined lips and a one-way crush on yours truly.But I agreed to be auctioned off at a Valentine’s Day charity event.Being a billionaire comes with some downsides, for the record.As soon as the bidding starts I know this is a bad idea.The women are acting like hens at a strip club... -
![Bodyguard by Night by Taryn Quinn]()
Bodyguard by Night by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsProtecting my best friend's new sister-in-law Willow from a fan who wants to get a little too close is a no-brainer. Just requires me to do some checking around, to act as her shadow for a while, maybe even give her a place to stay so I can keep an eye on her—all so my best friend's small-town wedding to Willow's sister goes off without a hitch...Categorized as:
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![Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne]()
Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese three women are the toughest juries they’ll ever have to plead their case to.THIS BOX SET INCLUDES…Clean Slate (Charity Case #0.5)Moving two thousand miles away wasn’t my plan, but when family needs you, you come. Before I can head back to my hometown of Chicago though, I have two men to say good-bye to. Neither one of them will be happy to hear the news... -
![Madam Alana by Audrey Carlan]()
Madam Alana by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Audrey Carlan comes a new story in her Marriage Auction series…I run the most elite auction in the world.Candidates and bidders come from all over the globe hoping to change their lives.And I deliver.I’m in the business of bringing couples together in a mutually beneficial and legally binding marriage... -
![My One Desire by Claudia Y. Burgoa]()
My One Desire by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOnce, they shared one soul. Can hope heal years of despair and broken dreams? Music is all I know. It saved me as a kid. It brings me fame and fortune now. But what am I, the famous Gage Rodin, doing at night when I’m on the road and can’t sleep Googling her. Tess Hades, the girl who still haunts my dreams and my lyrics. She arrived like a quiet storm, a wild thing with eyes guarded to the world...Categorized as:
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![The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire]()
The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's a single dad, billionaire CEO, and father to twin terrors. She's desperate to support her daughter. Falling in love with the nanny is complicated.Scarlett:I have less than $2,000 in my checking account and I need a job.My ex took off with his assistant and millions of dollars that he stole in a Ponzi scheme...Categorized as:
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![Prince of Darkness (Liam and Kate) by Ajme Williams]()
Prince of Darkness (Liam and Kate) by Ajme Williams
Witness protection. Forbidden crush. Now he's a ruthless killer and I'm pregnant with his child.Liam was supposed to be my FBI guardian angel. Now, he's the monster who kidnapped me.One explosive night. One life-altering secret. Will the Prince of Darkness return for the child he doesn't know exists?This is no fairy tale.This is survival.This is us... -
![Forever Us by Scarlett Avery]()
Forever Us by Scarlett Avery
She likes her relationships uncomplicated.So does he.An illicit weekend between them makes things… well, complicated.Love is for pussies…Ciara learned that the hard way.She likes her relationships uncomplicated.She isn’t girlfriend material…And she couldn’t care less.She has specific set of rules when it comes to men—love ’em and leave ’em.Nikolaj is a force of nature... -
![Christmas with the Older Man: An Age Gap, Secret Baby, Holiday Romance by Natasha L. Black]()
Christmas with the Older Man: An Age Gap, Secret Baby, Holiday Romance by Natasha L. Black
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI was the good girl.Now I’m breaking all the rulesFor an older manWho’s my ex’s uncle!Older, sophisticated and sexy as hell,He’s also my new boss.Being the good girl left me unsatisfied.For once I’m going after what I want,Even if he’s forbidden.Sparks fly when we can’t agree on anything at work.Fiery kisses lead to scorching nights together... -
![Shattered Expectations by L. Ann]()
Shattered Expectations by L. Ann
Seth HawkinsLead Guitarist, Secretive, UnforgivingThere was something about him that called to me. A darkness that drew me in. But he never noticed me. Until the night he did. One stolen night changed everything. One secret destroyed it all.Riley TemplePhotographer, Temptress, Off-LimitsShe distracted me from my nightmaresMade me feel normal, but it was all an act...Categorized as:
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![Enemy Chase by Alex Lidell]()
Enemy Chase by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAiden McDane. Brave. Loyal. More sexy than any one man has a right to be.Former Special Forces operative Aiden McDane has every reason to hate bombs expert Tara Northpoint. Problem is he can’t remember a single one - and not just because of the way she looks up at him with those big eyes and lush lips.Years ago Aiden was captured and interrogated by the enemy—an enemy Tara worked for...Categorized as:
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![The Parkers' Fall In Love Box Set by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
The Parkers' Fall In Love Box Set by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive Parker-Family Books for your reading pleasure!Need You NowThe most beautiful girl in the world, and she’s fiery mad at me.It’s not really my fault. I’m a reporter. Digging up stories is my job.Never in a million years did I expect my latest piece to create an enemy out of the one woman I’d give anything to date... -
![Fake It For Us by Weston Parker]()
Fake It For Us by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI need a fake date and a nanny, so let’s kill two birds with one stone?My billions were made in the family business—high-end jewelry. But with that money comes a reputation to keep. The upcoming gala in London has my parents on my back. I need a beautiful, curvy woman to pretend to be my one and only. And I know just the place to go... -
![Two Wrongs Made Right by Ali Parker]()
Two Wrongs Made Right by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust because my brother found love doesn’t mean I have to.I’d rather focus on other things.Like money.It never gives you sleepless nights that drive you insane.But the single mom I hooked up with at my brother’s wedding?She’s got me sweating.I can’t get her out of my head.Those curves.That smart mouth.She’s the right kind of trouble.But I’m the wrong kind of guy.Or not.She’s been wronged before... -
![Common Ground by R.J. Moray]()
Common Ground by R.J. Moray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhy can't you have your cake and eat it too?Channon belongs to Jack—that's just a fact. But they aren't an island, and if Channon's going to get the happy-ever-after he wants, Jack's going to have to bury the hatchet with (and not in) the one other person in Channon's life whose disapproval matters... -
![Ghost by Sybil Bartel]()
Ghost by Sybil Bartel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNavy SEAL.Tier One Operator.Pawn.It started as an order from the Vice Admiral. A Black Ops mission for a woman from a government acronym no one ever spoke about. The brunette slid me a smile and said the parameters were simple. One high-value target, a HALO jump, my sniper skills, and a coordinated exfil. Double-tap the HVT, then I’d be back with my Team in time to spin up...Categorized as:
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![Dare You by K.L. Shandwick]()
Dare You by K.L. Shandwick
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis book and series have been rebranded to Chasing Love Billie in the Wild Romance Saga by Kelly Shandwick on Goodreads for clarity of reading order. Chasing Love Billie is book one in the series... -
![Hot Kisses by Cassi Hart]()
Hot Kisses by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsClariceFor as long as I can remember, I’ve called the beach my home. Growing up in my grandpa’s beach house was magical—when it burned down, I couldn’t make myself leave. Sure, I’m living out of a van now, but I still get to spend my days here in the place I’ve always called home. Everything changes when my uncle approaches me about the deed for grandpa’s land. It sounds like he wants to sell it... -
![Auctioned To The Titan by Lizzy West]()
Auctioned To The Titan by Lizzy West
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDamonMy mission tonight is simple. Uncover the shady dealings of my new partner. I have a funny feeling, he's up to no good. I decide to pop in and see what he does in his spare time. Turns out, he's auctioning women. Sadly, I'm not surprised. But I won't be caught with any ties to a man that does that. I can't wait to leave and break the news to Kirk. Then she appears. An angel... -
![Outplayed by Lila Rose]()
Outplayed by Lila Rose
Violet Marcus’s life is settled. She has it all: a place of her own, a business where her temper has its uses, and great people who work for her. But something is missing. The problem is, her stubbornness refuses to admit how lonely she actually is... -
![Forever Love by Scarlett Avery]()
Forever Love by Scarlett Avery
She’s eleven years his junior. And a royal.He can’t resist his baby sister’s best friend…Falling for a princess comes at a price.He knew better…She’s untouchable.After all, Princess Brielle was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.He wasn’t.He could deal with that harsh reality until she blossomed from a shy little girl into a bombshell.Sure, she’s too young… and way too innocent...Categorized as:
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![Cruel Dynasty by Geneva Lee]()
Cruel Dynasty by Geneva Lee
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI made a deal. One year of my life pretending to be a rich aristocrat in exchange for ten million pounds. Enough money to start over somewhere new. Enough money to disappear forever. It sounded simple, but being Kerrigan Belmond is more dangerous than I expected. Her world isn’t as perfect behind closed doors as it is on paper... -
![Save the Best for Last by Jennifer Probst]()
Save the Best for Last by Jennifer Probst
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTessa Harper, makeover queen of a self-care media empire, loves a challenge. But when she’s forced to satisfy her female readership’s growing interest in sports, Tessa reluctantly seeks out Ford Maddox. The popular sportscaster, annoying friend of her bestie, and long-time sparring partner agrees to strike a deal. He’ll give Tessa his expertise if she’ll give him hers... -
![Never Let Go by Weston Parker]()
Never Let Go by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe fairytales never warn you how confusing it can be.Falling in love, I mean.Especially when you’re as unlucky as I am.I loved a boy once, but he is the one who got away.Poof. Gone.Now I need a date for my friend’s wedding.It’s the perfect kick in the butt I need to take a chance on a wild idea.My friend is marrying the guy she met through a blind-dating service.Literally. They dated in the dark... -
![The Billionaire's Gamble by Cassi Hart]()
The Billionaire's Gamble by Cassi Hart
Hannah I'm always so reserved. Then my friends insist that I take this trip to Vegas with them and let loose a little. I'm reluctant, that's not my thing at all. I join them on the dance floor, and soon find myself having fun. Little did I know, who's attention I caught. None other than a ruthless businessman that owns the casino we're in. He's not one to take no for an answer... -
![Ethan by Delaney Diamond]()
Ethan by Delaney Diamond
At the age of seventeen, Skye Thorpe lost her parents and yearns for a family of her own, and she’s certain Ethan Connor is the one to give it to her. After all, they’ve been together for seven years. One night she broaches the subject of marriage and learns the devastating truth. Ethan has no intention of marrying her... -
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![My Taboo Love Affair by Ali Parker]()
My Taboo Love Affair by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy rich father paid off my mother to never tell us who we belonged to.And now my uncle from that family wants to reunite the family.Not a chance. Besides, I’ve got my own shit to focus on.Like my best friend’s little sister. She’s completely off limits.But there’s something that sparked between us a long, long time ago.I need to know if she’s the one. Sure feels like it... -
![Bad Boy Bachelor Summer by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
Bad Boy Bachelor Summer by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe lake might be cold, but this thing between us is white hot.My best friend’s little sister. You know, the one that’s off limits.And she has been since we were kids. But that ain’t saying I wasn’t looking.She’s all grown up now and hotter than sin.The lake house we all grew up at is located on a larger piece of property that I own now. And I’m looking to demolish the whole neighborhood... -
![Silver Fox Daddy: An Age Gap Single Dad Romance by Misty Ellis]()
Silver Fox Daddy: An Age Gap Single Dad Romance by Misty Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBecoming the nanny for a silver fox single No biggie.Having his unexpected baby? Huge problem.Lucan Forbes. Domineering club owner. Hot single dad. My new boss.Definitely not the type of man I should be attracted to.His busy schedule requires me to be a live-in nanny, putting me in a tight position.Especially when we end up in the same bed once the lights are out... -
![Mr. Persistent Playboy by Jacob Parker]()
Mr. Persistent Playboy by Jacob Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt was supposed to be one night. But I wanted more. I always do. Lucky for me she ends up being my newest employee shortly after our rendezvous.Or maybe luck has nothing to do with it. Something seems off—hopefully her clothes.There’s no way we can take things farther now that she’s under me.At the company of course.But then she ends up pregnant and I’m honestly not sure it’s mine...Categorized as:
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![Montana Guardian by Hallie Bennett]()
Montana Guardian by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRecently retired professional ice hockey player, Ryan Stanley is ready to settle into the small town of Guardian Valley and coach the high school hockey team to victory. To receive his share of a billionaire's fortune, he must live in town for one year, so why not spend it doing something he loves?Especially when the captain of his team has a beautiful, curvy sister.. -
![Nikan Rebuilt by Scarlett Cole]()
Nikan Rebuilt by Scarlett Cole
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the queen of heart-pounding, sexy, emotional romance Scarlett Cole comes Nikan Rebuilt , the next novel in the Preload series. Does the past ever really stay in the past? Nikan can never be complete. He's got a rock group made up of the family he built for himself, more money than he knows what to do with, and a stream of groupies falling over themselves to date him...Categorized as:
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![The Hollywood Marriage Bargain by Lila Monroe]()
The Hollywood Marriage Bargain by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFake date. Real trouble. Fall for a new trope-tactic, fake dating rom-com read from USA Today bestselling author, Lila Monroe! Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazlewood, and Emily Henry. Jackson Kane is a hot Hollywood A-lister… and the first guy I ever loved... -
![Complete Fixed: The Complete Fixed Series: #1-5 by Laurelin Paige]()
Complete Fixed: The Complete Fixed Series: #1-5 by Laurelin Paige
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn emotional, searing love story that swept the world, all in one bundle. Includes Fixed on You, Found in You, Forever with You, Hudson, and Fixed Forever.Stalking and restraining orders are a thing of Alayna Wither's past. With her MBA newly in hand, she has her future figured out--move up at the nightclub she works at and stay away from any guy who might trigger her obsessive love disorder... -
![Falling for Fitz by Katy Regnery]()
Falling for Fitz by Katy Regnery
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 25 ratings"Falling for Fitz" is the second of six books about the Philadelphia-based, wildly-handsome English brothers who are absolutely not on the look-out for love. (Except Barrett, who fell in love when he was eight-years-old. And Fitz, who met the girl of his dreams at nineteen. And maybe even Weston, who just doesn't know it yet... -
![Reckless Abandon by Andrea Randall]()
Reckless Abandon by Andrea Randall
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThis is the second book in the November Blue series. November Harris is lost. After a failed romance with musician Bo Cavanaugh, Ember is left struggling to regain her true self. The problem is, Bo won’t go away and Ember's stance is firm—she doesn't want him back... -
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![Make it Rain by Shanna Handel]()
Make it Rain by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe's my best friend's daughter, half my age, totally off limits... I'm her grumpy new boss. It's been years since I've seen her, but I could never forget her. The tilt at the end of her nose. The dimple in her chin. Those big blue eyes. The way she flips her long, icy blonde hair over her shoulder... My heart skips a beat in my chest.It's my best friend's daughter, all grown up... -
![Hopeless Vows by Rachael Duncan]()
Hopeless Vows by Rachael Duncan
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt was a social experiment that was supposed to lead to my happily ever after. The rules were simple: 1. Marry a complete stranger chosen for you by a panel of experts. 2. Live together as man and wife for eight weeks. 3. Make a decision to stay together or get a divorce. Call me crazy, but I had complete faith in the process, until I saw who was waiting for me at the end of the aisle... -
![My Brother's Girl by Ali Parker]()
My Brother's Girl by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere’s only one woman I’d give up my bachelor’s lifestyle for… my brother’s girl. But she was mine first. High school. Youth. Innocence. I can still taste her on my lips if I close my eyes. And here she is, back in my life, dating my brother. A brother that doesn’t know my past because I’m a private sort of guy... -
![Advent by Nina Lane]()
Advent by Nina Lane
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLiv and Dean face the possibility that their first Christmas together could also be their last.First included in For the First Time: Twenty-One Brand New Stories of First Love and now included in Spiral of Bliss: The Complete Boxed Set... -
![Where Do I Start? by Chase Taylor Hackett]()
Where Do I Start? by Chase Taylor Hackett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe ex best thing . . . Fletcher Andrews never believed in promises. Or monogamy. Or love. When you’re tall and gorgeous, New York City is one big all-you-can-eat buffet of hot young actors, models, and baristas. Even when living happily with Roger, his sweet, sexy violinist boyfriend, Fletch can’t resist an occasional taste...Categorized as:
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![Surrender by Terri Anne Browning]()
Surrender by Terri Anne Browning
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll she wants is his surrender.SamaraI’m more like my brother than anyone knows.I knew who was meant to be mine as soon as I was old enough to understand what the definition of “want” was.Some would say it is an obsession.They may even whisper that I am…crazy.But when I set my mind on something, I don’t stop until I have it.And what I want is him.Elias Reid...
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