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Love By Design by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA sexy Christmas novella that’s a cross between The Devil Wears Prada and Holidate. Holland McQuaid works for the toughest designer in New York City. It’s a dream job. It’s heaven and hell at the same time. But when she gets her lucky break, and the job turns into something she never expected, it comes with strings... -
Beyond the Setting Sun by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBirdie Pollock just rented a beach house for the summer. She needed to get away from the noise and the lights and the pressure…okay, she’s burnt out and can’t let anyone know. She has to be back to full speed by fall when her big American tour kicks off. Wesley Moffett is burnt out... -
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Her One and Only by Becky Wade
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRomance Fans Eagerly Anticipate Every New Release from Becky Wade. Gray Fowler, star NFL tight end, is being pursued by a stalker, so his team hires a protection agency to keep Gray under the watch of a bodyguard at all times. When Gray meets Dru Porter, an agent assigned to him, he's indignant... -
The Color of Love: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe is ready to fall in love, but heartbreak seems inevitable when the first man that captures her attention is one who cannot stay. Single and nice…those were the only two requirements Sarah McNamara had for any man she’d consider dating. So why is she even remotely drawn to the new resident at the lodge? He isn’t overly friendly—aloof being a better description—and he is somewhat rude at times... -
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A Matter of Trust by Susan May Warren
Champion backcountry snowboarder Gage Watson has left the limelight behind after the death of one of his fans. After being sued for negligence and stripped of his sponsorships, he's remade his life as a ski patrol in Montana's rugged mountains, as well as serving on the PEAK Rescue team. But he can't seem to find his footing--or forget the woman he loved, who betrayed him...Categorized as:
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The Billionaire’s Bride by L. Steele
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou are mine. That's what they tell me. Edward. My first love, who turned his back on me. The hot ex-priest turned bad boy with the dangerous smile and the now unleashed passionate temper that thrills me to my core. I thought I'd lost him, but he's back and his dark molten gaze follows me possessively wherever I go. Baron. My savior. My second chance... -
Child of Love: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChristmas joy has been a little easier to find this year for Heather King and her loved ones. But while their grief over the loss of her father has ebbed to some degree, his absence is still a huge hole in their lives that they do their best to fill by carrying on his legacy of love and caring for those who cross their paths... -
Save the Date by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsYou are cordially invited to the wedding of the year with the most unlikely bride and groom. Save the date . . . and say your prayers. When funding for Lucy's non-profit job is pulled, she is determined to find out why. Enter Alex Sinclair, former professional football star and heir to Sinclair Enterprises—the primary donor to Lucy's non-profit organization... -
Damien Prescott by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy name is Damien Prescott, and I had the kind of life most men only dream of. I ran a successful company, had millions of dollars to my name, and had the company of beautiful women at my disposal any time I snapped my fingers. My work and money were the only things that mattered to me. I was a shark in the advertising world and people often told me I was impatient, rude, and arrogant...Categorized as:
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A Breath of Jasmine by Ava Miles
Rated: 0.00 of 5 stars · 0 ratingsInternational Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ family series, The Merriams, returns for its finale with two long-lost lovers fighting for a second chance despite the odds—with everyone’s favorite matchmakers along to pave their way. Quinn recognized Francesca Maroun as his soulmate the moment he met her in grad school. Of course he did. The Merriams always recognize their soulmates instantly... -
The Matchmaker: Book 6 by Jennifer Beckstrand
Rated: 0.00 of 5 stars · 0 ratingsFrom Book 1: "A delightful voice in Amish romance. Sweet and funny. " --Emma MillerWith their thirteen children grown, Anna and Felty Helmuth are ready for their next adventure. That means trying their hands at matchmaking--because what could be more fun than igniting love when it's right--and undoing mismatches when they're wrong...Categorized as:
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Do Tease the Charming Billionaire by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sassy but scarred woman. A tough but damaged man. Will a beautiful, secluded island bring them love or will the demons from his past rip them apart? A woman scarred and shutting herself off from the world; a billionaire who won't give up on her... -
Billionaire’s Sins by L. Steele
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn your knees. .. Father Edward Chase. Brooding. Growly. And. .. unavailable. He's the hot priest. I am a belly dancer. He's haunted by his past. I am trying to carve out a future for my studio. He’s at war with himself, and I am the casualty. There is nothing he will put before his calling. No stone he will leave unturned for his flock. He’ll never give in to the attraction between us,... -
A Love So True by Delaney Cameron
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe thinks of him as a friend. He's loved her since high school. She's holding on to the past. He's worked hard to overcome his. Brooks knew better than to fall in love with Jaclyn. She's a trust fund kid, and he's from the wrong side of the tracks. Guys like him never end up with girls like her. His head understood the rules. His heart was another story. -
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Angels Walking by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsWhen former national baseball star Tyler Ames suffers a career-ending injury, all he can think about is putting his life back together the way it was before. He has lost everyone he loves on his way to the big leagues. Then just when things seem to be turning around, Tyler hits rock bottom. Across the country, Tyler’s one true love Sami Dawson has moved on...Categorized as:
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Raising Steel: Steel Brothers - A Family Affair by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJosephina Steel has been alone for years. Her husband and father of her children, Jase, Cyrus, Zandor, and Xavier, died in a horrible accident when the family was already going through rough times. Through hard work, love and loyalty in abundance, her sons are the men she and Jonathan, always knew they could be. Does true love only come once in a lifetime…or can we rise up and love again? -
Rachel Laine by Jennifer Peel
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRachel Whitney’s life changed forever when Drew, the son of her twin sister, Sydney, was placed in her arms—and there he stayed. At twenty-two, she had no idea what she was doing, but in that moment, she knew that raising Drew was what she was meant to do with her life. . Fiercely independent, Rachel makes her own way managing her family's insurance agency... -
Her Broken Billionaire Boss by Bree Livingston
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTwo weeks in a Denver mountain lodge is just what Sara Lynch needs to escape her mother’s soap-opera life. When a routine nursing call lands her gorgeous billionaire and former football star, Liam Thomas, it’s the perfect opportunity to get the break she’s needed... -
Undercurrents by Traci Hunter Abramson
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsShaye Kendall, an Olympic-bound swimmer, has been in the witness protection program ever since she witnessed her boyfriend's murder. She now has a new name, a new life, and strict orders not to reveal her secret. But fitting into a community is hard when you can't tell people anything about. yourself...Categorized as:
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Breakaway (The Rule Book Collection) by A.M. Johnson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs Tampa Bay's star center, Mark Carmelo's life was hockey, and after a bitter and public break up, all he wanted to do was focus on the game. Until he saw her. The one that got away. The one he thought he'd never see again. For thirteen years, Stevie West drowned in her lackluster life. Recently divorced from her “roommate” with passionless benefits, she was ready to start over. On her own... -
Rook: Billionnaire, bad boy suspense romance by Jo Raven
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPain turns me on. Danger lights me up. But she sets me on fire. It’s my turn to fight the shady Organization that’s dug its goddamn claws into every business in my town. Setting up my trap while keeping my friends safe is a challenge—and my private life shouldn’t interfere with my mission. Except it does...Categorized as:
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Blind Date with a Billionaire Single Dad by Evangeline Kelly
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s raising the son she gave up for adoption. They’re falling for each other, but he doesn’t know she is the mother of his child. Giving her baby up was the hardest thing Emery Chase had to do, but when she saw her son seven years later in a chance encounter at the grocery store, she wasn’t sure how to handle it... -
Billionaire’s Promise by L. Steele
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou're in my way. .. With those words. .. Baron Masters had crashed into my life. Gorgeous devil. Hate-worthy. Instant enemy who was sent to protect me. He's an ex-soldier. I am the woman his friend turned his back on. He's trying to escape his demons. I am trying to get over being abandoned. The connection between us is intense. Forbidden. .. and all wrong. My heart belongs to someone else... -
The Stone Family Treasure by Taylor Hart
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA man who lost everything. The woman who won’t believe in true love. Will they finally forgive themselves and find the gold? ★★★★★The exciting conclusion of the Stone Family Romances! From kindle all-star and USA Today author, Taylor Hart! The South Port Beach Series! Hunter Stone, Navy SEAL didn’t want to wake up to the news that he’d lost … him. The person he’d been with for so long...Categorized as:
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The Lies About Forever: A Decker Family Novel by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsUSA TODAY Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa once again hits readers with an inspiring and gut-wrenching love story duet. Lightning can strike the same place more than once. The first time, it robbed me of my high school sweetheart. Shattering our forever. I was just sixteen. Too young to understand the medical jargon that meant she was gone... -
Blind Date with a Billionaire Professor (Blind Date Disasters) by Evangeline Kelly
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe put him firmly in the friend zone, but he wasn’t giving up that easily. Abby Summerhill had a type—the unattainable player. When a friend set her up with handsome science professor, Colin Fitzgerald, she couldn’t believe her luck. He was tall, dark, and handsome, and made her stomach flip in the most amazing way... -
Nesting in North Carolina by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBecca Jones is certain she is an old maid at twenty-nine. Life seems to be passing her by, but her extreme shyness makes it difficult for her to be around others. When a good friend suggests she call Dr. Lachele at Matchrimony, she agrees, determined to make some changes in her life. Archer Hayes is sick of his mother throwing young debutantes at his feet... -
His Hush-Hush Baby - A Billionaire's Secret Baby Romance by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings”Billionaire, charmer, hottie. .. crook? By the time I found out, I was already pregnant. Now I’ve got to keep my feelings a secret, along with my baby! ”. Diane Johansen has enough on her plate without worrying about finding a guy. As a professional artist whose work leaves her with little time for anything else, all thoughts of pursuing a love besides art seem far away... -
A Billionaire Boyfriend For Christmas - A Fake Boyfriend Romance by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAsking him to play my fake boyfriend one time? Maybe understandable. When it becomes a habit? Not so much. He can’t be my soulmate. He’s just the best guy in the world at playing him…... -
Untamed Devotion - Sweet Version by Danielle Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnjoy this clean and wholesome version of Untamed Devotion. Same story without the spice. If you prefer the hotter version be sure to download the original. The Sweet version still contains adult situations and relationships. Visiting an exotic tropical beach resort is a dream come true. Working day and night as an employee of one is not... -
Surprise New Parents (And Baby Makes ...) by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvelyn has lived for her son for 17 years. Now he’s heading off to college and a new chapter awaits, but she’s daunted as to how that might look… Michael has a home in paradise, but he’s forgotten how to live his life to the fullest. For one unforgettable summer, they will find the answers in each other, even if they’re both convinced it can’t be anything more than a fling... -
The Billionaire's Secret Crush by Elizabeth Maddrey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove might be a choice, but some choices are off limits. They say opposites attract—and I’m not going to disagree. In fact, I’d be doing my best to see if the attraction was mutual if not for one little thing. She’s my best friend’s little sister. And since she and her brother are close, she’s become the honorary sister for all the guys in our group. But I don’t see her as a sister. At all...Categorized as:
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Too-Perfect & Stranded by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings***Too-Perfect & Stranded is an updated version of Her Too-Perfect Boss: Quinn Family Romance. The book has been redone for continuity and a fresh look for the series. ***. A sassy fitness expert. Her irresistible, yet unreachable boss. The tropical storm that changes everything... -
The Ring by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author Sandi Lynn comes a brand new romance about the lives of two people bound by destiny. Adalyn. It all started with a ring. A beautiful ring I found at the bottom of the ocean while scuba diving on vacation. From the moment the ring was in my possession, bad luck followed me everywhere and turned my entire life upside down...Categorized as:
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Conflicted & Famous by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratings***Conflicted & Famous is an updated version of The Conflicted Warrior: Quinn Family Romance. The book has been redone for continuity and a fresh look for the series. ***. A trained warrior. A handsome singer with a heart of gold. A forced arrangement that puts them both at risk...Categorized as:
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Roadtrips and Romance by Kimberly Loth
Forbidden Romance. Old Flame. One epic road trip. My mom died when I was twelve and she made me promise her three things. Never leave the house without lipstick. Go on a road trip up highway 1 on the California coast. Never kiss a guy until I got engaged. I’m now twenty-seven, still kiss free and I’m off on the epic road trip solo... -
Do Marry Your Billionaire Boss by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA reclusive billionaire; a feisty woman who unmasks celebrities. Can they learn to love or will she forever damage his trust? Jade Jardine has been anxious to meet Joshua Jewel and see if the celebrity who hides his face from the world is incredible or insane...Categorized as:
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The Australian Billionaire by Britney M. Mills
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA self-made billionaire, his real estate agent and three weeks to find the right property. Jackson Walker hasn't had the best family life. Growing up in the foster system in Australia, it wasn’t until he met his college football coach that he understood what a normal family looked like...Categorized as:
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Them by Carey Heywood
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFirst comes love, then comes marriage, then comes…. As Will and Sarah Price settle into being Mr. & Mrs. , they meet a stumbling block neither of them anticipated. All of their friends are starting families of their own, but not them, and not for lack of trying. For them, their dreams of a happily-ever-after always included a baby... -
Love at First Skate by Ellie Hall
They say love is messy. Turns out friendship is too, especially when you’re stranded in a cabin with your best friend and hearts are on thin ice. Teddy. I’ve heard that men and women can’t be friends without it becoming something more. Harlow and I put that theory in the penalty box, thank you very much... -
That One Moment by Amy Daws
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThat One Moment is a full length standalone romance, it's book 2 in the Lost in London Series and can be read as a standalone. Life is a series of reoccurring ripples in time. The moment I saw her…something shifted. The moment my lips touched hers…life got messy. The moment my heart got involved…everything changed. Vi Harris tests every bit of my strength. She is my test. My challenge... -
Saved by the Billionaire by Michelle Pennington
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsProtecting her got complicated . “Just remember I’ll come to you. That’s a promise. ”. Kara had always loved her best friend's older brother, but Warren was an unattainable dream. She tried to move on, marrying a man she thought was the next best thing. She was wrong. Frightened by her ex-husband’s “business” dealings, she kept her pregnancy a secret and hid... -
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... -
The Devoted Groom by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA grieving football player hoping his son will speak again; a speech pathologist with a dark secret; and an unexpected love that sparks danger from the past. After Ryder Quinn’s wife died, his four-year old son stopped speaking. Desperate for a solution, Ryder hires Bree Stevens, a spunky speech pathologist to be his son’s nanny and therapist. Bree moves in, breathing new life into their home... -
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Mr. Big Mistake: An Accidental Marriage Romance by J. P. Comeau
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is how my story was supposed to go…. Get over my crush on Brenden. Graduate college. Never look back. But instead, this is what actually happened…. I never got over Brenden. My friends set me up with his brother. And for some reason, he just couldn’t handle it. Turns out, my college crush and best friend always had a thing for me too. And we were in the most dangerous of places. Vegas... -
How to Not Fall for the Wrong Guy by Meg Easton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen their jobs collide and their personalities clash, falling in love isn’t expected. Bex Stirling knows what she wants, how she wants it, and definitely isn’t afraid to go get it. Her bold personality is how she expanded her YouTube audience to over two million subscribers. If she were to fall in love, it’d have to be with the right guy—someone who is easy-going, chill, and up for anything... -
Flirting with your Hollywood Heartbreaker: Sweet, Christian Romance by Taylor Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA man who's looking for a good time. A woman who's NOT interested. When he tries to buy her a ticket to Paris to pick her up, she tells him to get a life! Note: This book was previously published as The Love Potion Groom. It has been extensively re-written and changed to be added to the Knight Brother Romances! B. C... -
Fight for Me by Claudia Burgoa
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s my brother’s best friend. I’m his opposite in every way. Being a pencil pusher isn’t what I had in mind when I joined the FBI. So when I finally get a chance to prove myself, I won’t let anyone mess it up. Especially Harrison Everhart, my brother’s best friend and former Army Ranger. He’s quiet and lethal–but also incredibly loyal. Harrison doesn’t mind bending the law to get things done...Categorized as:
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Ice Queen by A.J. Wynter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Ice Queen has a Secret. Every hockey player knows that the coach's daughter is off-limits. But, what about the owner's daughter? Is she off-limits too? Asking for a friend. .. To make things even more complicated, she's the general manager of the team. AKA my BOSS. So, yeah. If I want to see the playoffs, we need to keep this relationship a secret... -
Fool Me Twice: A Billionaire Single Dad Romance by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was the man of my dreams,. Now, it seems like fate might be offering me and the billionaire single dad a second chance. But the more I learn, the more I realize I never knew him at all…. With six months in Brazil stretching out in front of her, exchange student Georgia Cormack is determined to enjoy everything she can about the country… except the men...
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