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A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3 by Suu Morishita
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsDoes he really see me as a girl? Yuki's a Deaf college student who is at first enchanted by and soon falls in love with an upperclassman in her school named Itsuomi who doesn't care about her lack of hearing but treats her like anyone else. Yuki resolves to face that love head-on and really pursue it proactively... -
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A Sign of Affection, Vol. 8 by Suu Morishita
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 32 ratings“There are still parts of me-words, faces-that I've never shown you…” Emma's relentless pursuit of Itsuomi has hit a wall, and Shin is left to pick up the pieces, if Emma will let him. Meanwhile, Oushi-kun's sudden confession makes Yuki anxious about Itsuomi's feelings... -
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![A Sign of Affection, Vol. 4 by Suu Morishita, 森下suu]()
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 4 by Suu Morishita, 森下suu
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 34 ratings“I WISH ITSUOMI-SAN WOULD TAKE ME INTO HIS WORLD…” Yuki, a deaf college student who’s led a relatively sheltered life, has just taken a huge step: She’s got a boyfriend! And he seems like a keeper: Itsuomi is a multilingual globetrotter who works hard, and he’s a knockout, to boot... -
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#Bae by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThis fall... Happily-ever-after. That’s what happens when you get married. Right? Turns out sparkly rings, cake and a fantastic wedding do not automatically grant you that, not even when it’s all you truly want. I’m even starting to doubt the bottomless, unconditional love I share with the man I married will be enough... -
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#Holiday by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsGivers gonna give… Twas the night of game day, And all through the town, Lacey glittering snowflakes fluttered around. They clung to the roads, concealing everything with white. It was a beautiful #holiday sight. The paparazzi were out without any care, In hopes to catch Romeo and Rimmel, rumored to be there. When out on the road there arose such a clatter... -
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Fallen Crest Campout by Tijan
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSam and Mason return to Fallen Crest for a camping trip.They head north, meeting up with a few friends from Roussou and enjoy a night of booze, some leapfrogging, and there’s a small therapy session to air out some tension in the group... -
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Gentry Boys by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratings“All my life I’d always known what the Gentry boys were. A set of fraternal triplets born to a depraved family, they were rough, sexy and wild as wolves..." DRAW They called us ‘those white trash Gentry boys’ until we believed that’s what we were. Our people squatted at the edge of a hellhole prison town for generations. The childhood we endured was the stuff of nightmares... -
![Going Long by Ginger Scott]()
Going Long by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThey fell in love in high school and found their way back to one another despite the odds. But can first loves really be forever? For Reed Johnson, the dream was always football. But then Nolan Lennox took over his heart...Categorized as:
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![Forever You by Allie Everhart]()
Forever You by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsJade and Garret have a love story like no other. They’ve survived heartache, tragedy, and numerous forces trying to tear them apart, but through it all they’ve developed a love that will endure forever. Now it’s time to celebrate their love with a wedding... -
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Whistleblower by Kate Marchant
Kate Marchant presents a story about a young journalist who fights for the truth to come to light—even if it means she might lose everything . . . Laurel Cates has never wanted the spotlight...Categorized as:
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![Made to Love You by Megan Smith, Elaine York]()
Made to Love You by Megan Smith, Elaine York
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsJaylinn McCormick had finally found the man who makes her life complete. After putting the most terrifying night of her life behind her, she’s moving on. Suddenly, unexpected life altering events have Jaylinn spiraling in an unknown direction. Will she be able to survive? Cooper Cahill finally found a balance in his life... -
![Let Me Love You by Megan Smith]()
Let Me Love You by Megan Smith
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWill their lives take them in different directions? Jaylinn McCormick is determined to forget that one terrifying night which left her feeling broken and tainted. There is one person who can make her whole again… but he is hell bent on keeping her at arm’s length. She has loved him her entire life but can she wait for him to step up to the plate? Cooper Cahill has loved Jaylinn for years... -
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The Game Changer: The Final Score by L.M. Trio
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe Game Changer: The Final Score is told from 4 different perspectives: Luke, Mikey, JJ & Deanna... (Teaser #1 & Teaser #2 have been moved to my blog page) The story continues with Luke being released from prison, forced to face many challenges that developed due to his careless decisions. His greatest challenge is facing Jesse, the girl he refuses to let go... -
![The Relationship Pact (Kings of Football) by Adriana Locke]()
The Relationship Pact (Kings of Football) by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsHow hard can it be?That was the question rolling around Larissa Mason’s mind just before she asked Hollis Hudson to be her fake boyfriend.It was only supposed to be for five minutes, after all.Granted, that was also before she felt his hand on the small of her back as he charmed the heck out of her family.She hadn’t heard his laugh yet either... -
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![All That Remains by Michele G. Miller]()
All That Remains by Michele G. Miller
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsStorms come and go, but true love remains. Fear, guilt, and jealousy all rear their ugly heads as Jules and West strive to figure out what they want now that they've emerged from the wreckage of the storm. A year has passed since the night Jules Blacklin and West Rutledge were thrown together by a tornado... -
![Bittersweet Always by Ella Fields]()
Bittersweet Always by Ella Fields
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom bestselling author Ella Fields comes an all new standalone. An emotional new adult romance that proves love is worth fighting your demons for. Toby Hawthorne was an enigma. One I didn't factor into my college plans. I wasn't looking for love. I wasn't not looking for it either. And in that state of in-between, he found me. Unaware of the battle he fought everyday, I fell fast... -
![The Hearts We Fumble by Brooke O'Brien]()
The Hearts We Fumble by Brooke O'Brien
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Brooke O’Brien comes a small-town, brother’s best friend football romance about a guy who swore she was off-limits—but some lines were meant to be crossed.Football rules everything in our small town...Categorized as:
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![The Final Move by Victoria Denault]()
The Final Move by Victoria Denault
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHockey legend Devin Garrison thought he blew his shot. But his relationship with Callie Caplan just went into overtime.Sexy, rich, and one of the biggest stars in the NHL, Devin Garrison has always been the one who had it all. That is until his marriage falls apart and he realizes he has to start over. If he's honest, there has only been one woman who ever really excited him-Callie Caplan...Categorized as:
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Finding Now by Allie Juliette Mousseau
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter a tragic accident that plays on an endless loop in her mind, wild child Kate Jolie died inside. She now functions only through her rigid, ironclad routine, which keeps her mind and soul in check – balancing her in a dangerously precarious position between life and death Rocker and Master's student Sam North knows no limits and seeks out every challenge to conquer and defy... -
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All That Remains by Michele G. Miller, Samantha Eaton-Roberts
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings[Alternate cover edition for ISBN: 9781311741523]Fear, guilt, and jealousy rear their ugly heads as Jules and West strive to figure out what they want now that they've emerged from the wreckage of the storm.A year has passed since the night Jules Blacklin and West Rutledge were thrown together by a tornado... -
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Promise Me by Kristin Mayer
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith her best friend happily married and now pregnant, Sam Matthews should be overjoyed. Instead, she can only see what is missing in her life. Pushing her emotions aside, she retreats to a piece of her past that she’s kept hidden, something that even her best friend knows nothing about. Taking a step into her future, Sam moves to North Carolina where she once again encounters Mark Robertson... -
![Drops of Rain by Kathryn Andrews]()
Drops of Rain by Kathryn Andrews
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAli Rain Sometimes I think to myself, “How did I get here?” Then the pain hits and I remember…it’s because she’s gone. I now live in a new town, go to a new school, and I’m supposed to be moving on with my new life. Only, I no longer know who I am anymore. Dancing is all I have left and every day I feel completely alone. Silence has become the theme song to my life... -
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The Mistakes You Make by Tracy Lorraine
From USA Today bestselling author Tracy Lorraine comes a new dark bully college romance.Some demons we can't outrun.Kane Legend is mine.The gorgeous boy who always finds me.The ruthless bully I've spent my life avoiding.Even leaving Harrow Creek wasn't enough to escape his torment.Because I didn't stay away and neither could he.One weekend home... one party.One night that ruined everything...Categorized as:
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![Fumbled Futures: A Sports Romance Collection by Meagan Brandy]()
Fumbled Futures: A Sports Romance Collection by Meagan Brandy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe cocky quarterback and his friends have come together in a boxset! This collections includes Fumbled Hearts, Defenseless Hearts, and the exclusive short story no longer available anywhere else, Fourth Down! Follow new girl, Kalani Embers, and friends on their journeys to forever ... One big book, three addictive love stories! Fumbled HeartsHe’s the persistent playboy who refuses to walk away... -
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![The Complete Fire on Ice Series by Brenda Rothert]()
The Complete Fire on Ice Series by Brenda Rothert
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis series has five full-length novels about hot hockey stars and the women who steal their hearts. Bound College senior Kate Camden has learned to adapt - to her last year of school, to the promise of motherhood, to the fact that she’s doing it all alone. But just when she’s learned to adjust, heartache threatens to break her apart... -
![The Crash Trilogy: Includes Crash, Clash and Crush by Nicole Williams]()
The Crash Trilogy: Includes Crash, Clash and Crush by Nicole Williams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLucy Larson lives for wearing the satin down on her ballet shoes, and has her sights firmly set on a place at Juilliard. She's on her way to the top and has so far been careful to keep trouble out of her life. Well, up until now…Jude Ryder is the quintessential bad boy and everything a girl like Lucy needs to stay away from, especially if she wants to hold onto her dream future... -
![The Art of Breathing by Cali Melle]()
The Art of Breathing by Cali Melle
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne last summer together.One bucket list.One line and once it’s crossed, there’s no going back…Luna Truly was living on bottled air and borrowed time.She had spent most of her life in and out of hospitals.All she wanted to do was live a typical life—one where she didn't feel like she was a burden.Everyone treated her like she was a fragile piece of glass, except for one person...Categorized as:
sports football new adult friends to lovers young adult forced proximity contemporary length-medium -
![All Broke Down by Cora Carmack]()
All Broke Down by Cora Carmack
In this second book in "New York Times" and "USA Today" bestselling author Cora Carmack s New Adult, Texas-set Rusk University series, which began with "All Lined Up," a young woman discovers that you can t only fight for what you believe in sometimes you have to fight for what you love. Dylan fights for lost causes. Probably because she used to be one...Categorized as:
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Running Home to You by Suzanne Sweeney
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLibrarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B00IFR0XP2 Juliette Fletcher thought she had it all – a strikingly handsome man who adores her, a new business venture with her best friends by her side, and a dream house right on the beach. But appearances can be deceiving and everything comes at a cost... -
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Raw Temptation by Eve Carter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis is Book 2 in the Tempted series. You should start with Book 1 Pure Temptation, on sale for only 99 cents here on Amazon. From New York Times best-selling author, Eve Carter, comes the much-anticipated sequel to Pure Temptation... -
![Home Game by Ginger Scott]()
Home Game by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFootball has been my life. Not that I ever had a choice in the matter. When your dad is a retired, future Hall-of-Fame quarterback, the gridiron tends to weave its way into your DNA.I always loved the game, but I could do without the spotlight that comes with being Peyton Johnson, the great Reed Johnson’s daughter...Categorized as:
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Pep Talks by Ali Dean
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratings(This is the fourth book in the Pepper Jones series, which should be read in order. The first three books in the series may be purchased as a box set for a discounted price, under the title “The Pepper Jones Collection.”) Pepper’s freshman year at college is a harder transition than she anticipated... -
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Drive by Brenda Rothert
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsYears of training are about to pay off for hockey player Nikola Vereshkova. A call to play in the big league means he can finally come through for those who need him. His relocation to Chicago comes with built-in friends – and one gorgeous enemy who was less than impressed with him after their first encounter. Sadie Alexander knows all about the drastic measures men will take just to get laid... -
![The Hazards of Sex on the Beach by Alyssa Rose Ivy]()
The Hazards of Sex on the Beach by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne broken heart, one drink too many, one steamy night in the sand... No one warns you about the dangers of drinking with a broken heart. At least no one warned me. I never imagined I'd fall for a musician, especially not one like Chase, but then again I never expected to have my heart broken into a million pieces by the frat guy I thought was the love of my life... -
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Wild Child by M. Leighton
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsJenna Theopolis has always known what she wanted. Getting out of her small hometown of Greenfield was number one on her list of priorities. Until she met Rusty Catron. Rusty’s fun-loving personality was the perfect match for Jenna’s inner wild child. But what started off as a summer fling quickly turns into something more. At least it does for Jenna... -
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Flame by Erin Noelle, Kerry Genova
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m soaring. After years of hard work and determination, I am exactly where I want to be in life. As the top ranked Freestyle Motocross rider in the world, I have more money than I could ever dream of spending and gorgeous women throwing themselves at me in every city I land. I have everything I want. Everything except her... -
![Let Me Heal Your Heart by Lily Foster]()
Let Me Heal Your Heart by Lily Foster
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLET ME HEAL YOUR HEART Book Four in Lily Foster’s LET ME series First loves are not easily forgotten… Anna has endured more by the age of eighteen than most do in a lifetime. Unless you know her, you see only the beautiful, privileged, bright college freshman who seems to have it all. Few people know what she’s gone through or know who she really is... -
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Dreams of Us by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBailey Black was a former college athlete who was now enjoying the beginnings of a successful career in Chicago. Some aspects of her life hadn't turned out the way she planned, but she had slowly come to accept that. She thought she was content with her current lifestyle... -
![Chasing Ever After by Stephanie Hoffman McManus]()
Chasing Ever After by Stephanie Hoffman McManus
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAndrew Reid had his whole life mapped out. Serve his country for four years and then return home to marry his high school sweetheart. Sadie Pierce had everything her heart desired. Sacrificing her life of privilege to be with Clayton West was an easy choice. This is the story of two people who thought they had it all... -
![Bad Honey by Aubrey Taylor]()
Bad Honey by Aubrey Taylor
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEstella Meile is running.Running from the death of her parents and twin brother.She’s sprinting and stumbling from the guilt that chases her over causing the accident.A failed fastpitch star she tracks across the country she moves in with her best friend Zoey and tries to find peace by throwing herself into her studies... -
![Miranda Kenneally Bundle: Catching Jordan, Stealing Parker, Things I Can't Forget by Miranda Kenneally]()
Miranda Kenneally Bundle: Catching Jordan, Stealing Parker, Things I Can't Forget by Miranda Kenneally
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMiranda Kenneally has captivated readers with her fantastic contemporary YA series. Now discover the first three Hundred Oaks books for one low price: Catching Jordan, Stealing Parker and Things I Can't Forget-featuring new bonus material that includes: � Character interviews � A new short story based on Catching Jordan � A sneak peek at Racing Savannah.. -
![The PreGame Ritual by Alexandra Warren]()
The PreGame Ritual by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAva knows that she’s the best girls basketball player in the country at the collegiate level. She knows that she’s going straight the pros once her senior season comes to an end. And she knows that finding a man is the least likely thing to happen while she’s chasing that dream. That’s until she meets Miles... -
![Face of the Wave by Jordan Ford]()
Face of the Wave by Jordan Ford
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe was out cold. He was her lifeline. Will their unlikely connection survive the shocking truth? Skylar's memory fractured when she fell from the pier. After waking from a coma, the high school troublemaker has no clue if someone pushed her or she jumped... -
![When You Were Mine by Elizabeth Reyes]()
When You Were Mine by Elizabeth Reyes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen her head was screaming “enough,” her hopeful heart continued to whisper “wait.” It's the only way Valerie Zuniga can justify her ongoing addiction to the amazing but ever, elusive Alex Moreno. Mesmerized by the profound connection neither has ever quite understood, Valerie accepts their crazy relationship for what it is—non-exclusive... -
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![Good Sensations by S.L. Scott]()
Good Sensations by S.L. Scott
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEvan Ashford is sex personified. He makes me feel things I never have and crave things I'm not sure I should. Time doesn't exist when we're together-all of our worries becoming obsolete. Our tongues touch, and as if by memory, they move in harmony, feeling at peace, feeling at home... -
![Can't Let Go by Michelle Lynn]()
Can't Let Go by Michelle Lynn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDex is many things, a college senior, the bassist for The Invisibles, a son, a friend, everything but a boyfriend. Everybody knows him as the shallow guy who’s up for a good time anytime. People rarely take the time to see the loyal guy lying just beneath the happy-go-lucky façade. There are parts of Dex’s life he keeps hidden. Ones he believes no one would understand... -
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True Love: The Trilogy: The Complete Boxed Set by Harper Bentley
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom USA Today Best Selling Author Harper Bentley comes all three True Love books together in one boxed set! True Love, Book 1 - Discovering Us They wanted forever... but sometimes forever's not that easy. Ellen has loved Jagger since she was five and he was seven when they kissed through the chain link fence at school... -
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Starless Nights by Kathryn Andrews
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBeau Hale She said that she was my best friend and then one day she wasn’t. Every day I live with the visible scars, but it’s the invisible ones that hurt the most. They are a constant reminder of everything I’ve lost as well as all the things that I’ll never have. I should be over this by now, it’s been years, but I can’t escape the memories that haunt me...Categorized as:
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![The Game by HJ Bellus]()
The Game by HJ Bellus
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 21 ratings**Mature Content Warning** Recommended for ages 17+ due to language and sexual content. Born to shine. Groomed to dominate. Levi Wilks is destined only to be a champion… Number one on the field, in the record books, and in every fans’ heart. This star QB is perfection from head to toe. Only his looks rival his talent on the field... -
![The Shortstop by A.M. Madden]()
The Shortstop by A.M. Madden
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 21 ratings“Quint and Annie sitting in a tree…K.I.S.S.I.N.G.” Quint Lawson and Annie Weber heard that childhood song over and over and it never bothered them. Even though Quint was only five, Annie wasn’t just his neighbor. She would become his best friend and the love of his life. Annie wasn’t interested in dolls, or girly things when growing up...
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