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My Friend the Billionaire by Maggie Cole
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI’m keeping Chase Monroe in the friend zone. He’s doing everything possible to move me out of it. He's the living embodiment of the billionaire playboy—richer than God, sexy as sin, and charming as hell. With a full calendar of friends-with-benefits. His strict no-relationships policy means I’d be another notch on his bedpost. Not happening. But our friendship is hard to keep...Categorized as:
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The Grand Ruin: Lance & Scarlet, Part One by J.C. Hawke
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBeing stood up on your birthday sucks.It sucks even worse when it's your brother's egotistical best friend and CFO who delivers the blow.My first encounter with Lance Sullivan had me crying in an elevator as I clung to a stranger for comfort.On our second, he stormed my dress fitting pretending to be my husband.And by the third... I'd made the bastard smile.I do not have time for a man in my life... -
Kissing The CEO by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhat’s that they say about the best laid plans? They are easily derailed. Especially when my high school crush is the CEO of the competition, and his matchmaking grandmother is plotting to bring us together. After getting the promotion of my dreams, I’m determined to prove to my boss that I’m the right person for the job...Categorized as:
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Blaze by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAre you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Join the grown children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan, and Marjorie for new adventures, mysteries, and heart-pounding passion...Categorized as:
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The Edge of Chaos by J. Saman, Blake Lockheart
You know that awful moment when you realize you accidentally slept with your best friend's older brother?I met him on my last New Year's Eve in New York. Sparks flew. Madness ensued. And after the hottest night of my life, I ran out on him.Three years later, he and I come face-to-face again.Now, do I not only learn his name, but realize the heat between us hasn't dissipated for a second... -
Refrain by Kennedy Ryan
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsPeople dream of a love that runs deep. So deep it feels like it's always been with you, just waiting for the person who'll own your heart and soul forever. So few ever find it, but for Rhyson Gray and Kai Pearson, happily ever after was only the beginning... One of the biggest rock stars in the world and one of the brightest rising stars make a life together...Categorized as:
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RUSH by Emma Scott
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTo be blind is not miserable; not to be able to bear blindness, that is miserable. --John MiltonCharlotte Conroy, Juilliard-trained violinist, was on the cusp of greatness when tragedy swooped down on dark wings, crushing her hopes and breaking her heart. The music that used to sing in her soul has grown quiet, and she feels on the verge of setting down her violin for good...Categorized as:
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Hell's Handlers Box Set One: Zach / Maverick / Jigsaw by Lilly Atlas
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsZach After choosing a path that nearly destroyed her, Toni pledges to find a man who is steady and honorable. Unfortunately, that promise leads to years of bland relationships. Bland isn’t a word anyone would use to describe Zach, the enforcer for the Hell’s Handlers MC. He stirs up every desire Toni has worked so hard to suppress...Categorized as:
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Mr. Mayfair by Louise Bay
It should be the most shocking news I’d ever gotten—My boyfriend is getting married.Okay, technically he’s my ex-boyfriend. Two months ago he decided he wanted a break. I still thought he was my happily ever after.On any other day, knowing he was gone for good would be the worst thing that could possibly happen. But not today...Categorized as:
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Owen North by Nina Levine
A steamy forbidden office romance from USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nina Levine.My one-night stand is my new boss.I met him at the society wedding of the year.The man every woman in New York wants.He's rich.Devastatingly good looking.Charming.Mr. I-Could-Blow-Your-Mind.And yes, he did blow my mind.It was just supposed to be one night.I told him I don't date...Categorized as:
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The Rage by Jaci J.
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThey say love comes in all shapes and sizes, and is found in the most unexpected places. I wasn't looking for anything when I knocked on that big, wooden door, but what I got was a rude ass, leather wearing biker who made me feel, and want things I never thought were possible. Rampage is crude, rude, and tough. He’s everything I’m not, but he’s everything I need... -
The Watcher by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTo the world, I’m Damien DeSalvo, businessman. I own a security company, ensuring the safety of my clients.But behind the scenes, I’m known as the Watcher.I stay hidden, overseeing the secrecy of Hidden Justice—those who rid the world of its scum, one bad guy at a time.Until the day she stumbles into my path and one kiss changes everything.Stalked and terrified, Raven Bailey needs my protection...Categorized as:
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The Grand Pact by J.C. Hawke
We all have a dream.But I think I preferred holding mine at arm’s length...It’s not that I don’t want to go to New York.It’s that it’s all I’ve ever wanted.So when a dream internship lands in my lap, the last thing I should be doing is hesitating.Elliot thinks I should take it — he’s always believed in me.Smirking, smouldering Elliot Montgomery.Playboy-about-town.Notorious womaniser.And..Categorized as:
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Intention by Ava Harrison
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsI had it all. Dream job, fancy apartment, great family. But there was one thing I didn’t have. Would never have. Then he showed up. Rich. Arrogant. Condescending. He came to me with an ultimatum, and I had no choice but to agree. I needed to convince the world that I was Nathaniel Harrington’s girlfriend so his legacy would stay intact. Spending time with him would be difficult... -
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The Proposal by Adriana Locke
Breaking Rugby’s bad boy marries his best friend’s little sisterIf Renn Brewer would’ve asked me to marry him, I would’ve said no.Why?One, his reputation precedes him. His name is in the headlines at least once a month. Two, he’s not just my brother’s best friend. They’re teammates. And three, I’m in my self-care era.Unfortunately, a version of me equates self-care with bad choices... -
Play to Win by Ja'Nese Dixon
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKamal’s an ex-football player. Jayda’s a single mother uninterested in another relationship until she sees Kamal with her daughter.Every rejection will only make his victory sweeter. He plans to lick, taste, and devour her like the delicacy she is until the world, her ex, and Jayda recognizes his name tatted on every inch of her curvy body... -
Before I'm Gone by Heidi McLaughlin
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin tells a poignant story about living life to the fullest―and savoring the small moments along the way. Palmer Sinclair has never needed anyone’s help. A successful loan officer, she’s all work and no play... -
Our Unscripted Story by L.A. Fiore
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsGreyson Ratcliffe. I met him at sixteen, the hot new guy sitting on my jetty, an aspiring artist just passing through. He was my first kiss and my first love. I wanted forever with him. I didn’t even get a year. Five years later, I’m a budding writer who scripts stories of love and struggle, the good and the bad and the ups and the downs... -
She Was Mine First: DIscreet by M. Robinson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe’s a determined billionaire used to getting what he wants, and she’s prepared to marry the wrong man to prove to them she’s moved on. But neither of them is ready to let go of the past…A small-town, friends to lovers, second chance romance from Wall Street Journal & USA Bestselling Author M...Categorized as:
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Until I'm Yours by Kennedy Ryan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan delivers a scorching romance where one man must earn the trust of a woman with diamond-hard defenses in order to win her heart.The world knows her face . . .Mean girl. Goddess. Bitch. Supermodel Sofie Baston has earned those labels . . . yet they don't scratch the surface of who she really is...Categorized as:
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Wishing for Champagne Kisses by Brittanee Nicole
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBest Friends Don’t Kiss.Ryan Manning has been my best friend since we were kids. He’s my secret keeper. The holder of all my truths and the person I admire most in the world. He’s also a Lumbersnack and the man I’ve secretly pined after for decades.But we don’t talk about that.I’m just here in Lake Tahoe for the next week to play the part of his doting girlfriend...Categorized as:
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The Sexy Billionaire by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGiorgio I’ve always been the dutiful son, living my life for everyone else but me. So, walking in on my fiancée with someone else during our engagement party should have filled me with devastation, but instead, I felt relieved... -
Breathe Me In by Cherrie Lynn
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsTheir worlds collided in Leave Me Breathless. Now see how the sparks first flew for Ghost and Macy... She knew he was trouble from the moment she first laid eyes on him, but that doesn't stop Macy from taking a wild ride with Ghost when he invites her along. Something about him intrigues her... -
A Beautiful Wedding by Jamie McGuire
You know that Abby Abernathy unexpectedly became Mrs. Maddox. But what do you really know? Why did Abby pop the question? What secrets were shared before the ceremony? Where did they spend their wedding night? Who else knew about it . . . and didn’t tell? Everything about Abby and Travis’s elopement was top-secret . . . until now... -
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Rockstar Lost by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsForever is the lyric I have on repeat. I’m a rockstar on a mission, ready to leave the glamorous music scene behind. But only if I have my best friend, Felicity Hudson, by my side. And in my bed, clad in nothing but her tattoos. Now that I’m back in my small town near Crescent Cove, I have a weekend to blast the friend zone to pieces with the one woman I’ve always loved... -
Tangled Up by Tia Louise
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHe's broody, he's driven, and he's coming back to claim what's his.“First, do no harm…”It’s the start of my oath as a doctor, and breaking that oath is how I began my career.Only I didn’t just do harm, I watched a man die right in front of me.And not just any man—a man I hated.I thought his death would bring me peace, but it haunts me to this day...Categorized as:
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Dr. Fake Fiance by Louise Bay
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWhat’s a heartbroken American to do when she’s in London trying to get over her ex? Find herself a fake fiancé. Obviously. I’m walking past Big Ben, trying to get over the world’s worst break up, when I slam into a hot hunk of British man. And pour scorching hot coffee all over him... -
Trading Paint by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA must have companion to Happy Hour that give you an inside look into the characters of the Racing on the Edge series. Step into the magic where the clay met rubber and desire defined greatness. Trading Paint takes you inside the hasty driver’s mind to what led him to a decision that changed the path of two souls... -
Kissing A Stranger by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDeckerIf you ask my family, I’m wasting my life. If you ask me, I’m living it to the fullest. Am I capable of doing more? Absolutely. However, slinging drinks at the resort makes me happy. At least for now. Not that my family would understand.It’s just another night behind the bar, until it isn’t. She’s everything I never knew I wanted wrapped up in one breathtaking package... -
Unbroken Hart by Ella Fox
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThere were reasons why Dante didn't believe in love, reasons why he kept people at bay. For the first time, you will find out how Dante really felt about Sabrina from the very beginning. Catch up with the couple that started the Hart Family series. Dante is as steamy as ever! This is an erotic short story, approx, 19,000 words...Categorized as:
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Always Destined by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSo I lied about my best friend’s older brother being my boyfriend. I never expected him to find out in this humiliating way…Loki Berkshire… There are some unwritten BFF codes… abiding rules, you might call them.No one has to speak them.You just know.Like coveting my best friend’s older brother. Bad idea.Wanting to kiss him more than I want to take my next breath. Really bad idea...Categorized as:
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Southern Comfort (Southern Series ) by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsBuried secrets never stay hidden in the South. Olivia When you find out that your fiancé is arrested for swindling over ten million dollars from his clients, you do what any sane woman would do. You escape reality and go undercover, trading in your city-girl Louboutins for country-pumpkin cowboy boots. It wasn’t a forever change—it was temporary...Categorized as:
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The Final Chapter by Shandi Boyes
The final chapter in the tumultuous love story of Isaac and Isabelle has finally come to fruition. An emotional and heart-clutching tale that will capture your attention from the very first page, and not let go until the very end...Categorized as:
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Her Billionaire Bargain by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHiring an interior designer to redo my McMansion led to me…falling in love with a total stranger? And trying to figure out how to make her fall in love with me. Shelby Wilde is a driven single mom who started an up-and-coming design firm, Designing Women, with three friends. She is not looking for love. Or lust. Or my particular brand of chaos with a side of many happy moments while naked...Categorized as:
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Wild In The Windy City: The Anthology Volume 3 by Rachel Brookes, Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew Year's Eve on Navy Pier.A sexy, breathless night.Eighteen authors bring magic, steam, and romance to the Resolution Gala on Navy Pier this New Year’s Eve. Don’t miss the fireworks.All proceeds from this anthology benefit Bernie's Book Bank (https://www.berniesbookbank.org/)RELEASE DATE December 10, 2019Look for a pre-order link later this Fall!ANTHOLOGY AUTHORS:Rachel BrookesAudrey CarlanL.M... -
Closer by Mary Elizabeth
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsGabriella Mason is damaged. Teller Reddy is wrecked. Misery loves company, and that’s exactly what Ella gets the afternoon her path crosses with Teller’s: the misunderstood premed student who instantly becomes her lifeline when she moves to Los Angeles, an attempt at escaping her heartbreaking past. In the beginning, Lonely and Defensive complete each other...Categorized as:
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Shattered Hart by Ella Fox
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDamien Hart will never allow himself to fall into a committed relationship. He's seen the worst of the worst, and he knows that there isn't a woman on earth that will ever change his mind. All of that changes the moment he meets Brooke Tyler. Damien's entire view of women and relationships is rocked by her, and though he tries, he can't make himself stay away...Categorized as:
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Stop Ghosting Me by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHarvest Grove News:Another Halloween season is upon us! As usual, please be mindful of the movie fans traveling from Vine Street to Cinnamon Way. Favorite bar owner, Ford Prescott, is back in town for his yearly stay, making this his sixth October in Harvest Grove! Be sure to welcome him warmly when you see him at the Wicked Pub and Grub... -
Million Dollar Marriage by Katy Evans
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Katy Evans comes a hot romance about two strangers and their race to fall in love. If someone had bet Nell a million dollars that she would be saying “I do” to a complete stranger on national television, she’d have called them crazy, but with her crushing student loan payments sending her deep into the red, she’s out of options...Categorized as:
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Bad Boy Brody by Tijan
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsOne punch took him from Hollywood’s Golden Boy to Bad Boy Brody. The media didn’t care he was grieving his brother’s death. They descended on him, but to change his reputation, his manager got him a deal. Act in an indie film, one that already had Oscar buzz, and he’d get the movie roles he needed to secure his future. He took the deal... -
In the Den: 10th Anniversary Edition by Sierra Cartwright
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFROM BESTSELLING ROMANCE AUTHOR SIERRA CARTWRIGHTBook six in the Mastered seriesHis obsession may destroy them both.As, the billionaire owner of the Den, Damien Lowell has no business lusting after Catrina Davidson. After all, as a Dom, he owes the beautiful, vulnerable Domme all of his respect.But when it comes to her, he's a man obsessed.He has to have her under his lash... -
Dirty Tricks by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe sexiest, most mysterious Burke brother of all peels back his stage persona to reveal the real man—and the rock-hard body—behind the rockstar in the banging fourth book from New York Times bestselling author Emma Hart’s hot new adult series that began with Dirty Past, Dirty Secret, and Dirty Lies... -
Right Guy, Wrong Word by Jewel E. Ann
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDo books have souls?Anna Black has the perfect novel choice for her book club. She also has a sexy new neighbor who jumps at the opportunity to join fellow bookworms in discussing her pick for their summer read. It’s lust at first sight and the marriage of two literary souls...Categorized as:
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Up to the Challenge by Terri Osburn
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsOpposites attract in a sexy tale of unexpected love When the Dempsey patriarch suffers a heart attack, Lucas Dempsey steps up to keep the doors of the family restaurant open. The proverbial prodigal son returns home to Anchor Island—putting family first and his quest to make partner at his high-powered law firm on hold... -
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Dear Stranger by Winter Renshaw
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOnline lovers … offline rivals. Ambitious and career-driven, I have zero time for dating until Blind Love—an app designed for those seeking genuine romantic connections without the hassle of awkward first dates—hooks me in. The only catch? Ninety days of anonymous messaging are required before identities are revealed...Categorized as:
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Finally You by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUSA TODAY Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa brings us a snarky and sassy small-town romantic comedy full of a swoon-worthy billionaire, a second chance romance and big laughs. Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it.Every summer Mane Cantú came to Luna Harbor to visit his grandfather.When we were teenagers we fell in love.We promised to be each other’s forever...Categorized as:
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Rain After Fire by Amber Kelly
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf you play with fire, expect to get burned.I learned at a young age to trust no one, protect myself, and guard my heart. All lessons my mother burned into me. She may not have had a lot to offer in way of help but she poured all she had into me and made me the independent woman I am today. So after laying her to rest, I packed my belongings and moved to the place that she talked about often...Categorized as:
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One Week Wingman by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFake date. Real trouble. Fall for a new trope-tactic, fake dating rom-com read from USA Today bestselling author, Lila Monroe! Sebastian Wainwright is handsome, British, and charming… and the last man you can rely on. Bartending at Mavericks, I’ve seen his love-em-and-leave-em routine up close, and I know better than to become another notch on his king-sized bedpost... -
Truly You by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI thought I had been through it all. Spoiler alert: I was wrong.After my ex walked out on me and straight into someone else’s arms, I decided to focus on myself. I didn’t know who I was or what I wanted out of life, but I was finally looking.I moved to a new town and became the manager of a brewery, where I met Iskander. The chemistry between us was undeniable and we quickly fell into a pattern... -
Whenever You Call by Vicki James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn all my time as a Los Angeles paramedic, I’d never taken a loss personally.Not until America’s most beloved rockstar died in my hands...Categorized as:
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