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The Fallen Crest Series by Tijan
Mason Kade is not known to be nice. He is ruthless, manipulative, and unforgiving. Most will say that he is a jerk and he is to those that cross him or cross his loved ones. However, he does not want to be who he is. He does not enjoy hurting others, but there is no limit to the lengths he will go to protect himself and his brother... -
Fallen Crest Forever by Tijan
Mason Kade is the dream. He is the promise. He's offering what so many would fantasize about, and it's not that I don't want it/him/us. It's the opposite. There might be ghosts haunting me, but this man who's my soulmate is asking me for forever. How can I say no to someone who already gave me my happily ever after? The last full-length novel for the Fallen Crest Series! -
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#Bae by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 34 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... -
#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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The Man I Love by Suanne Laqueur
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 25 ratings"You never got over her. You just left. ". From author Suanne Laqueur comes an astonishing debut novel: a young man's emotional journey to salvage relationships destroyed in the wake of a school shooting. As a college freshman, Erik Fiskare is drawn to the world of theater but prefers backstage to center stage... -
Adrenaline by Penelope Douglas
**You ask. You receive! ***. Have you read Bully and the rest of the Fall Away series? Would you enjoy having all the bonus content in one place? Adrenaline is approximately 36, 000 words of bonus scenes, deleted scenes, character conversations, and Q&As shared over the past few years and is mostly material not found in the actual books. Here, you'll find. . -
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... -
Camden's Redemption by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor so long, UFC Middleweight fighter, Camden Jameson lived in his twin brother’s shadow, competing to be the best. When he lost his way, he turned to the Dark Side and did some unforgiveable things. After his betrayal, he tried to earn his redemption, but it wasn’t enough. Now his whole world has fallen apart and he’s on the run from those who want him dead. But he’s not alone... -
Myles by Lisa Helen Gray, Elisia Goodman
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsI’m Kayla Martin. .. I was once sweet and innocent, saw the world bright with colour, but now all I see is black and white. He not only ripped my innocence away from me, tortured me and made my life a living hell, but he stole the very soul that made me who I am. I’m a shell of the girl I once knew. But it’s all about to change. I’m ready to face my fear... -
Finding Us by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFinding Us is in both Jade's and Garret's POV. After the events of last year, Jade and Garret are anxious to get a fresh start in a new town and a new college, far away from the people who tried to tear them apart. But soon after moving, their relationship problems begin. Jade finds out Garret hasn’t been completely honest with her... -
The Proposal by J. Lynn, Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsTwitter fiction story of Cam and Avery. http://www. iheartbigbooks. com/2014/03. .. http://www. scribd. com/doc/231133105/T. ..Categorized as:
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Ryley's Revenge by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsOne girl. Three fighters. Two of them want her, but one wants his revenge. **Jealousy runs deep in this STEAMY, romantic suspense novel by NYT and USA TODAY Bestselling author, L. P. Dover. Find out what happens in the highly anticipated conclusion to Ryley's story. **. UFC Middleweight fighter, Ryley Jameson, swore it would never happen again... -
Forever Too Far by Abbi Glines, Abbi Glinesová
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 63 ratingsRush promised her forever. .. but promises can be broken. Torn between his love for his family and his love for Blaire, Rush has to find a way to save one without losing the other. In the end one has to be more important. Letting go isn’t easy. Blaire believed in her fairytale. .. but no one can live in a fantasy... -
Forever You by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 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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Trust Him by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 16 ratings𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗺. 𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻. Hadley Rexford wasn’t supposed to get under my skin. But I thought she was like me, until I push her too far, and destroy everything we had. I want to hurt her. Consume her. In the end, I’ll make sure she’s only ever mine. Cole Jagger wasn’t to supposed to become everything to me... -
Paxton's Promise by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe hates him, yet she can’t get him out of her mind. Female Bantamweight fighter, Gabriella Reynolds, has a bad habit of falling for forbidden fighters. Enter Paxton Emerson. He’s tall, tattooed, and the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Everyone wants a piece of him, and he only has eyes for her. Through no choice of her own, she’s fallen in his debt and he’s now demanding payment... -
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... -
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. .. -
Burn by Allie Juliette Mousseau, Nicole Hewitt
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsBurn - Brothers of Ink and Steel. Liam Knight, a sexy panty-melting, hard-bodied streetfighter and renowned tattoo artist, is rising up the ranks of the UFC Middleweight Division, but. he’s about to get knocked out by his past. Quinn Kelley is a semester away from becoming a college graduate when her mother’s death sends her spiraling, forcing her to go back to her hometown and... -
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... -
Painless by Devon Hartford
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAt last! The exciting, steamy, action packed conclusion to the Story of Samantha Smith. Painless follows Samantha through the remainder of her first year in college at sunny San Diego University. Oh, and what about that hot hunk Christos Manos? When we last left him, his life balanced on the brink of disaster... -
Wicked Games by L.A. Cotton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe edgy, angsty, addictive YA/NA crossover series from L. A. Cotton continues. .. They thought the fight was over. .. All Maverick Prince ever wanted was to play basketball in college. So starting for the Steinbeck Scorpions should be a dream come true. But not everyone wants to see him succeed. Just because you’re on the same team, doesn’t mean you play by the same rules... -
A Rival's Kiss by Maya Hughes
Walking away would be the smartest decision, but no one’s ever accused me of being smart. Cold, determined, brutal, but never smart. Willa’s mine from the moment I rescue her. I protect her from a brawling crowd and she stares up at me like I’m her prince charming. No one’s ever looked at me like that. No one has ever dared to come that close... -
Fighter by Tijan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsAll of Dale's brothers help with their bounty hunting business, all except her. Wanting out of that life, she left for college, but on her first morning back home for the holidays, she’s back to chasing after a bail jumper. When she realizes the jumper is her ex-boyfriend, Jax, Dale gets dragged into helping him evade her brothers so he can win an underground fighting competition... -
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Uncaged Love, Volume 4 by J.J. Knight
An MMA fighter rescues a girl with powerful raw talent of her own in UNCAGED LOVE, an erotic, romantic suspense series. Volume 4 of the 5-part series. With Colt and Jo working as a team, they are unstoppable. Colt’s manager puts him back in line for the MMA title fight. Jo’s own career takes off as she prepares for her second match... -
Going Long by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 28 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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That Wedding by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsMarry the boy next door in this sweet contemporary romance by USA Today Best Selling Author, Jillian Dodd. The gorgeous engagement ring on my finger mimics my happiness. I feel so sparkly, glittery, and full of promise, because I absolutely know he's that boy. The boy I want to marry. My prince. My happily ever after. But then our pastor starts asking lots of questions... -
Fallen Crest Christmas by Tijan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsThis is a very very short Fallen Crest High novella consisting of one scene that has three parts, and an additional bonus scene. Happy Holidays from Tijan. -
Fumbled Futures: A Sports Romance Collection by Meagan Brandy
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 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 Hearts... -
An On Dublin Street Christmas by Samantha Young
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsBraden Carmichael and Jocelyn Butler share their first Christmas together as a couple, exchanging meaningful gifts and spending time with family. -
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... -
Wicked Games by L.A. Cotton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe edgy, angsty, addictive YA/NA crossover series from L. A. Cotton continues. .. They thought the fight was over. .. All Maverick Prince ever wanted was to play basketball in college. So starting for the Steinbeck Scorpions should be a dream come true. But not everyone wants to see him succeed. Just because you’re on the same team, doesn’t mean you play by the same rules... -
Uncaged Love, Volume 5 by J.J. Knight
The dramatic conclusion to the erotic suspense series featuring MMA fighters Colt and Jo. Colt’s ability to ever fight MMA again is in jeopardy after suffering injuries in a near-deadly street brawl. In the firestorm of publicity after the attack, Jo’s worst nightmare comes true as her identity is revealed and her past catches up with her... -
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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Wild Child by M. Leighton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 27 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... -
Elements of Chemistry: Capture by Penny Reid
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsPart 3 of Elements of Chemistry. One week. Manhattan apartment. Super-hot ex-boyfriend. …What’s the worst that could happen? It’s been nine months since Kaitlyn Parker has seen or heard from Martin Sandeke—nine months and five stages of matter. She’s lived through the worst of first-love heartbreak, and is most certainly stronger (and less likely to hide in science cabinets) than ever before... -
Uncaged Love, Volume 3 by J.J. Knight
An MMA fighter rescues a girl with powerful raw talent of her own in UNCAGED LOVE, an erotic, romantic suspense series. Volume 3 of the series. Colt believes another great love has deserted him during his worst hour. Jo is certain Colt is better off without her. There is only one way Colt can prove to Jo that they are meant to be together... -
Uncaged Love, Volume 2 by J.J. Knight
Colt McClure’s career as a champion MMA fighter is threatened by his damaged past. Jo believes their love can heal him. To prove it, she trusts Colt with the secret she’s been hiding from everyone. But there's one person who can stand in their way, and he's not about to let anyone interfere with Colt's future. -
Forever Consumed by Skyla Madi
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThis is it. My revenge. I can taste it on my tongue, it's sweet and it's addictive. I've worked way too hard to settle for second best and I will come out on top. ------. Seth Marc is back and training harder than ever before to redeem his loss to Don Russell. Tensions are high but stakes are higher as MMAC founder, Matt Somers, forces Seth and Don to train under the same roof... -
Numb by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJust when Logan Kellar was finally ready to make some changes in his life, his entire world was flipped upside down. Now the pain he is used to burying is fighting back. Refusing to let him slip into his old ways, refusing to let him hide from his mistakes, and refusing to let him become numb.Categorized as:
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The Easy Way Out by C.W. Farnsworth
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLoss is nothing new to Lennon Matthews. With each hit her heart has taken, she’s guarded it more closely. Except Caleb Winters smashed through her defenses in high school. Three years later, their relationship is stronger than ever. But aside from letting a boy in, little in Lennon’s life has changed... -
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... -
Brave by Natalie Gayle
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBrave A moment in time, that’s all it took. Beauty, pain and tragedy. Xander “Pretty Boy” Todd was a demon in the ring. A professional MMA fighter with a career that had the world a buzz—but now it’s gone. Or is it? Eden Sommers had her dreams of an international modelling career within her grasp—and lost it. Gone within a few seconds, leaving nothing but pain... -
Breaking Ryann by Alyssa Rae Taylor, Madison Seidler
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsHe promised to leave me alone, but that was a lie. I should have known he’d have this pull on me—seeping through my skin and into my bones, burning me from the outside in. It’s just like when we were kids, and I can no longer avoid him. I’ve accepted it, but what will it take to convince him that I am no longer his? Is that really what I want? I told her I’d leave her alone...Categorized as:
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Flame by Clarissa Wild
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen trust is challenged and desire takes control, is love enough to conquer fear? When geeky book nerd Autumn Blakewood falls for the cocky, confident fighter Hunter Bane she knows she’s in for life. Their undeniable connection, fueled by the desire to protect, grows stronger every passing second...Categorized as:
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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... -
Dirty Boy by Sapphire Knight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlow's always been known as the party boy, looking for a good time while running everything illegal you can think of. The moment he looked at me and asked if I wanted to have some fun, I was in. Until Angel, his brother, decided otherwise. Next thing I knew, I had the most dangerous biker in the club hell bent on hunting me down. There was only one man who could help save me. Blow... -
When Our Worlds Collide by Lindsey Iler
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGraham Black has the world at his fingertips. He's an all-star baseball player who manages to slide by with his devilish good looks. It's his uncanny charm that leads him into the beds and hearts of most of the girls at school. One night his poor choices collide him into the world of Kennedy Conrad. She's quiet and reserved. Everything he's not... -
The Prelude of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWhen Ella Daniels and Micha Scott are fourteen, they make a pact to leave the small town of Star Grove and create better lives for themselves. The pact was made as best friends, but over the next six years, their friendship begins to intensify. Feelings change. Grow. Veer towards love. But one tragic night changes everything. Hearts get broken. And the future they had planned changes forever...Categorized as:
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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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