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Game Changer by Alley Ciz
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Home Run by Jordan Marie, Robin Harper
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsGreen Lucas doesn't know what's about to hit him. Complete Standalone Romance Wanted A woman with grit and fire who will help me get my son’s head out of his ass. You must be self-sufficient and not looking for a gravy train. Common sense is a plus, book smarts are optional. Cannot have red hair, as my son seems to go for that type and he needs something to shake him up... -
JINXED by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDrakeThey call me a flirt. ‘Detective Sl()ts-A-Lot’ when they’re feeling frisky, because my morals are loose, and my choice in women, according to the haters, is unfussy.But they don’t know I’ve been watching her.Waiting for her.The problem is, she’s half my age, and has no business being with a man like me.***RoryThey call me clumsy.Jinxed.And when they’re feeling a little dramatic, doomed...Categorized as:
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Collide by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy hot professor’s past tore us apart. But he won’t give up on our future.I thought I knew who Sawyer Redmond was. I was wrong.But he’s fiercely determined to keep me, and I can’t avoid him. He’s everywhere—in class, at events, in my head.He forces me to discover a side of myself I never knew. One that terrifies me almost as much as it excites me.He says our secrets can bring us closer... -
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Claim by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe showed me a side of myself I never dreamed existed. Olivia’s professor promised her lessons she couldn’t learn in class.What he didn’t expect was to find peace from his tormented past in her arms. Now, that past has caught up to both of them, ripping them apart even when he vowed she was the person who mattered most... -
Curveball by Lisa Suzanne
She has no idea who I am. I immediately like that about her. The gorgeous woman who sat down at the blackjack table beside me and asked me to teach her to play doesn’t recognize me as the third baseman who played pro baseball for seven years...Categorized as:
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This is Dangerous by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLogan Knight is a real life knight in shining armor. A detective godsend in a sleek black suit has me thinking less than secretive thoughts. Brooding and mysterious, he’s the kind of guy every girl instantly notices. Between his seductive smirk and charming good looks, it’s no wonder I can’t help the way he makes me feel whenever I’m near him. Too bad he’s unavailable—or so he says... -
Husband by Remy Blake
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe was my father’s oldest friend; a man I expected to loathe and never expected to love. But Brock Marshall imbedded himself under my skin, until I had no desire to get him out. Almost two years later, and we’ve defeated the odds, falling in love and getting engaged. We should be happier than ever but instead we're at a stalemate. One that might not see us make it down the aisle... -
Knocked Down by Nikki Ash
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGriffinAfter years of struggling as a single father to make ends meet, I’m finally content.Until my son and I are barreled over by a puppy and its gorgeous owner.The dog knocks my son down-literally-while the woman knocks me down-figuratively. With her adorable accent and her taco-loving t-shirt, she has me reevaluating my life and wondering how content I really am.AvaNo-strings.Simple fun... -
Dangerous Stranger by E.L. Todd
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsStandalone. No cliffhanger. HEA. Other books in the series can be read in any order.Jett takes his job as an escort seriously. He's not just playing a part, and he tries to help people as much as he can. When a guy asks him to pose as his boyfriend, Jett doesn't hesitate. Following the rules has always been easy, but with a dude, it will be a walk in the park... -
Avoiding Temptation (A Bro Code Standalone) by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI hit on her first. Realized she was my best friend Finn's little sister second. And got a bloody nose third — compliments of Finn after he watched me nearly score with the new underclassman. After all I did have a reputation on campus, word on the street was that a girl could orgasm within one minute just watching me eat Lucky Charms... -
Lucky by Carina Adams
Everyone loves Lucky # 7. He’s the whole package – smart, athletic, and sexy as sin. A filthy talking bad boy, he can have any woman he wants. Except me. A chance encounter. One unforgettable night. That’s all we could ever have. At least, that’s what we tell ourselves. Fate has other plans. If anyone found out, I would lose my job. He could lose his scholarship... -
Scandal by Isabella Starling, Piper Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLittle secrets always grow up to be a big scandal... ASHER Everyone’s got secrets. Dirty little secrets. But not like this. Chloe Carlyle is totally off-limits. The one girl I can’t touch. Her mother is about to marry my dad, her father is in prison for murdering my mom…and I want her more than anything. Yeah, I never said this wasn’t fucked up... -
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Going All In by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing the nice guy leaves me open to being a rebound romance.Which I’m not interested in. I’ve got better things to do.Like taking my spot on the NBA draft picks. It’s all that matters to me.Love has never been on the radar. I’m too focused for all that fluff.Then life slows me down. Way down.An injury at the end of the spring semester has me working my way back to full health all summer long... -
Stuck with the Grump by Josie Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLying to my best friend wasn’t the worst thing I did,His little sister was.I retreated to my family’s shared cabin after a company scandal.Instead of fuming alone, there was my best friend’s little sister, all grown up.When the storm washes the road away, we get really cozy.She still has that smart mouth on her.Unafraid to bite back and put me in my place... -
Bossy: Daddy's Best Friend Romance by Emma Blake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinding out last night’s one-night stand is today’s new boss is troublesome.Realizing that he is your daddy’s best friend is scandalous.You're not supposed to spend your first day on the job being hoisted onto bathroom sinks.Or let Mr. Tall, Dark and Sexy claim every inch of your soul.No fraternizing with the boss huh?Well, I tried calling it off.Until I saw the way he held his beautiful daughter...Categorized as:
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Boss to the Rescue by Janie Grey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThat time you need to make a brilliant first impression for a competitive internship, but accidentally arrive late and with an armful of soggy kittens…only to find that your new boss, Ed Malden - who needs to adore the crap out of you if you’re to secure your dream job - is not only one of New Zealand’s hottest billionaire heartthrobs, but he is *majorly* allergic to cats.The sneezing begins... -
Flip Shot: A Friends to Lovers, Hockey Romance by MJ Fields
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTheoReturning from Texas after summer break, which I spent working, and training, I expected a temperature change. Hell, I welcomed the chill, but I didn’t expect to be completely frozen out by the only chick at Lincoln University who I thought about almost as much as I do hockey.When I saw Riley Park for the first time, the universe shifted...Categorized as:
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Dare Me by Samantha Chase
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne year ago, Arianna Donovan and Will Jameson met on a dare and spent a perfect 24 together before going their separate ways. She thought they would stay in touch, but he disappeared without a word.Arianna thought she’d moved on. But when Will shows up at a family dinner with her older—and very protective—brother, she’s angry and confused...Categorized as:
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The Boss's Unexpected Surprise by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy new boss had no idea that I was the same girl that grew up in his house as the hired help’s daughter…Well, surprise surprise.Our mothers hated each other.But that didn’t stop me from accepting the new job offer and working for his family.The big paycheck justified the same bad decision that my mother had made years ago.Aaron, with his piercing blue eyes, would never recognize me...Categorized as:
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Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Erin Mallon
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLillyAn opportunity to tell off the billionaire whose bank took my childhood home? Yes, please! The greedy, arrogant jerk thinks I’m here to interview for the job of his dog trainer (a.k.a. nanny), but he’s got a big storm coming... -
Just One Chance by C.A. Harms
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRELEASING AUGUST 15thTequila, you failed me.You left me in a terrible haze, and I can’t find my god damn wallet.Or my left shoe.How the hell does one lose their shoe?I have no f*cking clue.All I know is that my night started out with one thing in mind…to have a little fun.The problem with that? I can’t remember a damn thing, except one.Morgan’s soft and needy moans... -
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Bone to Pick by May Archer
Never fall for your professor…Especially when that professor is Theo Hancock, the man who failed you in your final semester, causing you to have to repeat a class in your millionth year of college when you’re already twenty-freaking-six years old…Especially when the professor is the most stunning, eye-popping piece of perfection who ever walked on campus...Categorized as:
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Seducing Mrs. Robinson (A Bro Code Standalone) by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWe've all been there, some more than others, you know what I'm talking about, where you have the hots for the new business teacher. I was one hundred percent that guy. I shamelessly flirted with her my senior year, only earning her irritation more and more...Categorized as:
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Baby and the Beast by Taylor Holloway
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsConnor Prince is a beast.He’s a rich and infamous ex-movie star with one dream.He wants a baby. And he wants me to be his surrogate. I need the money and the contract doesn’t look too bad.All I have to do is hang out in his mansion for nine months getting pedicures and massages while gestating his child.I’ll even have a chef...Categorized as:
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Daddy's Best Friend (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe’s too young for me. Too innocent for me. And I’m friends with her father. Oh gosh, and if all those reasons weren’t compelling enough… I promised my late wife that I would never start a family again... -
Baby for Doctor Grump: A Forbidden Pregnancy Romance by Cassandra Russell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt was one night…I didn’t know he was famous.I didn’t know he was my professor.And I definitely didn’t know I’d have his baby.You don’t get into med school by taking stupid risks and I never do anything irresponsible.Until I saw Maxwell Benson: world renowned celebrity doctor turned small town professor.Of course, I didn’t know that when he gave me the most mind-blowing night of my life...Categorized as:
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My Silver Fox Billionaire: An Age-Gap, Enemies To Lovers Romance by Lauren Cole
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI escaped my wedding and fell straight into the hands of the man who ruined my life. And now I’m pregnant.Damian West is powerful, rich, and dangerous.He gave me the honeymoon of my dreams.He made my body learn to crave him. I thought I knew him…I was so terribly wrong.Because of him, my dreams are gone forever.I’m forced to work for the man I hate, or become destitute... -
Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Anna Zaires
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLilly An opportunity to tell off the billionaire whose bank took my childhood home? Yes, please! The greedy, arrogant jerk thinks I’m here to interview for the job of his dog trainer (a.k.a. nanny), but he’s got a big storm coming...Categorized as:
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A Wicked Education by Mika Lane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Student/Professor Reverse Harem Romance They say I’m the hottest girl on campus, and my sexy professors are about to show me why I should choose them over the boys my age.I can have any guy on campus.One look and a smile are all it takes.Jocks, nerds, hippies…they all love me.But my professors have other ideas.They want to give me a wicked education…in lust...Categorized as:
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A Sinful Classroom by Mika Lane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Student/Professor Reverse Harem Romance I’ll do anything to stay in college…even my professors.Working as a hotel maid is a last resort.But it’s the only way I can afford to stay in school.But when my professor makes me an offer I can’t refuse…I can’t turn him—or his sexy friends—down.They want to teach me…naughty things.Expose me to…everything they have to offer... -
Bring Me You by Ryleigh Andrews
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPro quarterback, Ethan Christopher thought he had found his home when he met rock musician, Mia Devereux. She was the welcomed distraction in his football-focused life. Things may not have been perfect. Their individual careers made being together difficult. Her touring. His away schedule. As her success grew, they spent more extended periods apart... -
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Baby For Daddy's Friend by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 10 ratings17 years age gap. Strictly off-limits. Forbidden. Taboo. Why does something so wrong feel so right? My dad's best friend is a single dad of twins... And my secret crush. I'm the only one who can clear his name... But he's too scared to let me get close. The uptight Mayor needs to relax... And I'll do whatever it takes to loosen him up...Categorized as:
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Whiplash: A Sports Romance by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIf I’m a player… Then she’s the coach. ELIZA My dad doesn’t want me socializing with the team. But I’ve never been much of a daddy’s girl. Junior Morgan thinks he can flash a wink and get me in his bed. I won’t make it so easy for him. Sorry, quarterback. You want me? You’re gonna have to earn it. Let’s play... -
Mr. Knightsbridge by Louise Bay
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsDexter Daniels prefers gems over women. Emeralds over girlfriends. Diamonds over marriage.He might be the most successful jeweler of his generation, a loyal friend and some say the most handsome man in London, but his past means he doesn’t deal in love.When Hollie Lumen enters the ballroom where exquisite royal jewels are on display, she brings Dexter’s world to a screeching halt...Categorized as:
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Twincerely Yours by Eden Finley
EMMETTMy twin brother and I have gotten ourselves into a lot of messes growing up. We would constantly switch places to escape consequences while protecting each other at every cost.But sleeping with Ben’s professor is a whole new level of mess, because there’s something Jonah doesn’t know. He might have been Ben’s professor last semester, but the person he was lecturing wasn’t Ben. It was me... -
Resisting the Boss by Whitney G., C.J. Bloom
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsClaire Gracen's life is picture perfect. Her career as a marketing director is on the brink of being legendary, and her marriage to her high school sweetheart has never been stronger. No, wait. It has. It used to be amazing and fulfilling, but one day Claire realizes that she's been living a lie and her best friend and husband have committed the ultimate betrayal...Categorized as:
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Kissing Lessons by Stefanie London
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Kissing Creek, where everything has a romance-themed pun for a name and love is lurking around every corner... Audrey Miller doesn’t believe in happily-ever-after, so she is definitely living in the wrong town. But she’s never getting out of Kissing Creek, because playing pseudo-mom for her younger siblings doesn’t leave time for much else... -
Cancer Sweetens Aquarius by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSullivan is on an anti-sugar health-kick, but maybe Reid knows how to sweeten him... -
My Roommate's Dad by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCandyI’m twenty years old and still a virgin, and I’ve never even had so much as a boyfriend.Which is why despite not being a party person my roommate drags me out to an art exhibit at her dad’s art gallery.This was only supposed to be a little escape but then I meet him.The tall, dark, and handsome older man who saves me from two jerks...Categorized as:
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It Had To Be Us by Katherine Jay
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWe were always meant to be connected, it’s how that’s the problem. Logan Taylor is ridiculously good-looking, carefree, and young. I’m responsible, reserved, and not looking for anyone. We’re worlds apart, but those worlds collided in ways we never could have imagined.The first time I saw him, he was sneaking out of my dorm room. Naked... -
Own Goal by Lyssa Lemire
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI promised my best friend I’d look out for his little sister. I promised I’d protect her. Instead—I fell in love with her.Have you ever had a secret so explosive, you hid it even from yourself?For years, I’ve lied to myself about my true feelings for Brooke. The fact that she’s my life-long best friend’s sister makes her strictly off-limits...Categorized as:
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Where We Met by Nicole Baker
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI was asked to be an adjunct professor for one semester while they find a permanent replacement in the International Business program.Being the one who never wants to disappoint or say no, I accepted.I’m excited to give some of my time to others.My business, that I own with my siblings, has taken off and given me more than I ever could have dreamed of... -
Sugar Baby Sweetie Pie by Sara Hazel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYour life can change in a flash. All it takes is one touch or one smile, and suddenly you find yourself falling in love.Juliann “Sweetie Pie” Addison has grown up hating her nickname. But when her new mentor – famous Pastry Chef Zack Elliott – calls her “sweetie pie” it has a whole new ring to it. But Zack has a reputation for breaking HEARTS, and it seems Juliann is next on his list...Categorized as:
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Pining For My Dad's Friend On July 4th by Daniella Cole
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSara has always been good, but that hasn’t gotten her very far. In desperate need of a break from reality, she takes a solo trip to the beach house her parents jointly own with some family friends. The last thing she expects is for her dad’s friend Nicholas, one of the other owners, to need the same kind of getaway she does... -
Professor Daddies: An Age Gap Reverse Harem Romance by Liz Archer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’re three silver fox professors. I’m their “one-flight-stand”… And new student.I lost my v-card,and joined the mile high club…All in one flight.Then I found out who they really were…My dad’s best friends. My three swoony professors.And now, one of them is going to be my twin babies’ father... -
The Hookup Type by Brittany Wilson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You can’t have Fun Dip with a person you actually care about losing.”Maci Lawson has a few goals for her junior year of college. She wants to excel in her courses, live it up with her roommate in their new apartment, and break away from her habit of relationships and keeping old options open...Categorized as:
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Hate You Not by Ella James
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsI didn’t know I was that person. You know—the one who gets the kids. But that’s what the will said. June Lawler: Legal Guardian. My niece and nephew are 6 and 9, and all they’ve ever known is San Francisco. I arrive the day after the wreck, pack up my sister’s mansion, and fly them back to Georgia. The small-town farm where their mom and I grew up isn’t what it once was, but it’s home...Categorized as:
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