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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... -
Finding You by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIf Grace Johnson knew one thing at all, it was that all men were dirt bags. All men … except Noah. “I was lost in his eyes. Lost in his tears. My goal was to pull him out of the darkness … if even if it dragged me in as well.” If Noah Bennet knew one thing at all, it was he needed Grace Johnson. Needed her … desperately. “My pain was pulling me under … she was my only saving grace... -
Unconditional Love by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsLark Williams leads a fast-paced life, always on the edge of danger. Running from his past and fighting to keep his present life a secret, he keeps his heart out of reach from love. The walls he built around himself come crumbling down when he meets Azurdee Emerson. Azurdee lives a peaceful life in the small town of Wimberley, Texas...Categorized as:
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Asa by Jay Crownover
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 64 ratingsJay Crownover’s New York Times and USA Today bestselling Marked Men series continues with the much anticipated story of southern charmer and certified criminal Asa Cross. Starting over in Denver with a whole new circle of friends and family, Asa Cross struggles with being the man he knows everyone wants him to be and the man he knows he really is... -
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Broken Empire by Callie Rose
Truths will be uncovered. Alliances will shift.And nothing will ever be the same.The final book in the Boys of Oak Park Prep series is coming soon.**The release date will be moved forward... -
The Forever Trilogy by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe New York Times Bestselling Trilogy is now in a complete set. 3 books: Forever Black, Forever You, Forever Us. Forever Black : When Ellery moved to New York with her boyfriend, she thought they’d live happily ever after in their small New York apartment. She never thought he’d pack his bags and leave because he “needed space... -
Myles by Lisa Helen Gray, Elisia Goodman
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 19 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... -
The Proposal by J. Lynn, Jennifer L. Armentrout
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 42 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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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.. -
Make It a Double by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsBrody Markham has endured a nightmare, spending the last five years in prison and losing everything that was dear to him. Now he’s back home, trying to survive in a world he doesn’t recognize anymore. While his family and friends desperately try to reach through to him, he shelters himself further and further away from their love...Categorized as:
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Enjoying the Chase by Kirsty Moseley
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsNate Peters is living the playboy life. He has great friends, a great job, no responsibilities, no girlfriend, and he loves it. Nate, being incredibly skilled with a pick-up line, has never failed to get a girl in his life… until one day he meets Rosie York. Rosie is completely uninterested in him. Being unable to stand a dented ego, Nate makes it his mission to win her over... -
When I Lie with You by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter Rory Sinclair suffered a brutal attack, she fell into the arms of Millionaire, Ian Braxton. He took her in, healed her, and they both gave each other something they never had: love. My name is Rory Sinclair, and for the first time in my life I’m truly happy. I’ve found the love of my life, my soul mate, and my best friend... -
Fallen Crest Christmas by Tijan
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 37 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... -
Catching Lucy by Terri Anne Browning
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsLucy Everyone has ups and downs. I’m no different. I’ve had some really amazing ups, but I’ve also had some crap-tastic downs. When I was four, my biological mother died. I don’t remember crying for her. She’d never been the type to cuddle me, tuck me in, and read bedtime stories. That job was pushed off onto my sister Lana. She did her best to take care of me until Mom died...Categorized as:
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An On Dublin Street Christmas by Samantha Young
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsBraden Carmichael and Jocelyn Butler share their first Christmas together as a couple, exchanging meaningful gifts and spending time with family... -
Fury by Tracy Lorraine
I’m infuriated by my feelings for her... They’ve held me captive all this time. I might have been the one that walked away, but that doesn’t mean I’m not still haunted by her—by what I did to her. But that’s the thing about ghosts… they always return when you least expect it. My stepsister was an outlet for my pain, but everything has changed. Now I’ve got nothing to lose...Categorized as:
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Broken Hill Hurt by Sheridan Anne
We had it all until we didn’t.Nate Ryder has been the center of my world for the past few months. He’s cared for me, cherished me, and shown me a love I never even imagined could be real.He was my rock when my father left and my voice when I didn’t have one. He was once my bully but now holds my heart in the palm of his hands, along with it, the power to destroy me... -
Ella and Micha: Infinitely and Always by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA Secret Series Novella After five years of marriage, Ella couldn’t be happier. Her job is great. Her marriage is amazing. But when she receives some surprising news, her world is turned upside down. Micha loves being a musician, but being on the road, and away from Ella, is difficult... -
The Truth About Air & Water by Katherine Owen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Truth In Lies Series. READ This Much Is True, book 1 first, although it's been written as a standalone. Readers say, don't do that. “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” -Ernest Hemingway ~ A Farewell To Arms They share an epic love but one moment changes everything. A life together that seemed certain is shattered...Categorized as:
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Tame Him by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 ratings𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗺. 𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼.Remi Tanner was only supposed to be a pawn in my game. But I screwed up. I broke her. And now I have to find a way to fix it. I want her.I need her. In the end, I’ll prove she’s the only thing that matters.Ace Jagger wasn’t supposed to imprint himself on my heart...Categorized as:
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Reagan's Revenge and Ending Emily's Engagement by Tammy Falkner
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsCalmly, Carefully, Completely left readers with one question — Would Reagan ever get justice against her attacker? A chance meeting, a well-deserved ass kicking and the end of Emily and Logan's engagement? Find out what happens next in Reagan's Revenge! Series reading order: Tall, Tatted, and Tempting Smart, Sexy, and Secretive Calmly, Carefully, Completely Finally Finding Faith Just Jelly... -
Playing With Her Heart by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsFrom the NYT & USA Today Bestselling romance author, a sizzling and addictive story of a woman with a broken past and the man who can’t fight his attraction to her… Twenty-three year old rising theater star Jill McCormick has built a life out of pretending. Pretending she’s happy, pretending she’s not haunted by the dark secret that shattered her world six years ago...Categorized as:
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Come to Me Recklessly by A.L. Jackson
His heart was turned off…Until she turned him on… Christopher Moore gave up on the idea of love years ago. Now, his life is an endless string of parties and an even longer string of girls. Enjoying the physical perks with none of the emotional mess, hes convinced everyone that hes satisfied—everyone but himself. Samantha Schultz has moved on with her life... -
Toxic by Rachel Van Dyken
Everyone has a secret... Gabe Hyde is on borrowed time. He's been hiding his identity for over four years-hidden from the world that used to adore him--obsess over him--driven to the edge of insanity by one poor choice. But that one choice, altered the course of his life forever... -
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Undone by Rebecca Shea
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsCompanion to "Unbreakable" -- Landon's story **This book is a Contemporary Romance and contains mature subject matter.It is not intended for those under 17 years of age.** I’ve found it’s easier to share my body but not my soul. I need no one, yet I crave her. Self-assured and independent, she doesn’t need me—but she wants me, and undeniably I want her too... -
The Lyon Trilogy by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThis bundle includes the following novels: Lyon's Crew: Colton Lyon is the tattooed, pierced (with an Apadravya) leader of a bike crew. His wealthy background and bad boy good looks makes him every young girl's fantasy but Lyon has sworn off women...Categorized as:
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Heat by Holly S. Roberts
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter a shoulder injury ends her respectable career as a police officer, Mak also known as Madison Abigail Kinloch turns to the seedy world of private investigations by default. Now her job consists of cheating douchebags and baby daddies dodging child support. Things can’t get much worse. Moon controls Arizona’s largest crime syndicate... -
Dare to Dream by S.B. Alexander
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe'll do anything to protect his love, even if it means trading his life for hers... Bad boy Kade Maxwell knows the pain of loss. His sister's death tore his family apart. His life seemed destined down a nightmarish path until he met Lacey Robinson, a light that cuts though his darkness. Despite her own tragedy, her beauty, determination, and dedication makes him believe he can dream again... -
Foul Line by E.M. Moore
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Ballers may have the upper hand at RHS. I underestimated them, their cruelty, their ability to look the other way when something hits them over the head, but camp is a whole other story. Their asses are mine.Foul Line is a reverse harem high school bully romance novel. It's the second book in The Ballers of Rockport High series... -
Unafraid by Melody Grace
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 29 ratings"The first time I saw her, I knew this girl was wilder than any stallion I’d ever trained. She was headstrong, wounded, passionate and free. And I had to have her…" Brittany Ray doesn’t care about her bad reputation. Growing up in a sleepy beach town with a junkie mom and a runaway dad, Brit’s learned the hard way that the people you love will only let you down... -
The Dealmaker by Jessica Peterson
Hating and dating: I didn’t realize they’re two sides of the same coin until I meet him. Theo Morgan.One of Wall Street’s highest-paid traders, he may be hot as sin in his five-thousand-dollar custom-made suit and six-figure SUV. But Theo is the bane of my existence. He’s arrogant, rude, and as brash as they come.As our bank’s newest star hire, he’s also after the same promotion I am...Categorized as:
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Stipulation by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsI crossed a line with my boss and there’s no taking it back. Not that I’d want to. You see… Matt Connover? Well, he’s something else. Strong, magnetic, sexy as hell… but yeah, he’s still my boss. What am I doing? Why is he so irresistible to me? Maybe it’s because I finally saw a different side to him. I saw, for a brief moment, that Matt is vulnerable, possibly damaged...Categorized as:
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Let Love Stay by Melissa Collins
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIf you’re lucky, you’ll fall in love – truly, madly and deeply in love. But what happens when that honest and pure love isn’t enough to erase your fears? What happens when your past rears its ugly head and threatens your future? Maddy and Reid had that kind of love – the all-encompassing, Earth shattering, once in a lifetime kind of love. Then life happened... -
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Eden High by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsSian Claiborne is not a happy camper. Just when she was getting into the groove of high school hijinks, her parents decides to pick up stakes. Now the popular cheerleader is off to the ritz and glamor of the Hollywood Hills, where her new school is home to the offspring of Hollywood's elite...Categorized as:
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Remember When by T. Torrest
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 33 ratings"I’d spent too long in limbo. It was time to put The California Plan back into effect."~Layla Warren. I’ve been in love with Trip Wiley since I was sixteen years old. Yep. That Trip Wiley. Academy award-winning actor, known philanthropist, People’s Sexiest Man Alive two years running… Yeah. It’s not like I’m some delusional stalker-fan...Categorized as:
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Nice Girl to Love: The Complete Collection by Violet Duke
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis is the complete Nice Girl to Love series collection , which contains: Resisting the Bad Boy (Book One), Falling for the Good Guy (Book Two), and Choosing the Right Man (Book Three). THE ONE SHE NEVER THOUGHT SHE COULD KEEP... Abby Bartlett is the quintessential nice girl...Categorized as:
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Dirty Past by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsOn the heels of Dirty Secret, here is a sizzling hot romance featuring another Burke brother and the girl he can’t resist, from the New York Times bestselling author of the Game series. Walking out on my wedding wasn’t my best idea...Categorized as:
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Because He Takes Me by Hannah Ford
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIntroducing BECAUSE HE TAKES ME, the second book in a scorching new series by Hannah Ford, bestselling author of WHAT HE WANTS… Recent college grad Adriana O’Connor came to New York City to focus on starting her publishing career—not to fall in love. Even if she were looking for her soul mate, Callum Wilder would be the last person she would choose... -
Begin Again by Tamsyn Bester
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOne year ago, Brody Scott made the biggest mistake of his life and has lived with his regret every day since then… One year ago, Demetria ‘Demi’ Rosemead watched the love of her life turn his back on her, leaving her to face one of the hardest things she’s ever had to go through on her own... -
Inner Core by Sigal Ehrlich
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhen Hayley makes a resolution to take back the control over her life, and declare their relationship R.I.P, it’s all good in theory… That is until Daniel decides to prove her wrong and get her back. Together, Hayley and Daniel seem to have it all... -
Escaping the Blackness by Norma Jeanne Karlsson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBreathing one bullet at a time. Jake Cooper’s life began when he walked into a conference room at Domestic Crime Agency’s headquarters and met the people who would become his parents. He was an adult, just starting out with the clandestine agency, but he was still alone in the world. Jake relished in the unconditional love his newfound family bestowed upon him. That feeling was short lived... -
Malicious by Alex Grayson, Melissa Toppen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOliver Conley….The most infuriating man I’ve ever met.He’s crass, selfish, malicious. The worst kind of person.From our very first encounter we were at odds. Standing on opposite ends of the battlefield preparing for war. He didn’t care for me.I despised him.Until one day things started to change….I didn’t want to want him. Hell, I hated myself for it...Categorized as:
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When I Surrender by Kendall Ryan
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsUndaunted by Knox’s complicated history with sexual addiction, McKenna pushes forward in her relationship with this deliciously flawed man. She experiences the highest highs as they discover each other, along with the lowest lows, and worries that his past may not be entirely behind him... -
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Accelerate by Tracy Wolff
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA sexy carjacker takes a would-be starlet for the ride of her life as a pulse-pounding new series from New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff begins. Once the brains behind a car-boosting ring, Nic Medina has spent the last three years playing it straight. Now drag racers flock to his L.A. auto shop, Hotwired, for a shot at going head-to-head with the man himself... -
Roped In: An Armed & Dangerous Novel by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 21 ratings**STANDALONE NOVEL** Who says a wild heart can’t be tamed? For years, I lived for the job and let it control me. Violence was all I knew. I protected, killed, and served. My name is Blake Evans, one of the best undercover cops in the country. I thought I was about to live a quiet life on my ranch in Wyoming until an old friend showed up and changed everything... -
Revenge by Sofia Daniel
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey tricked me. Ruined my reputation. Broke my heart. I’m back to even the score. And they will go down in flames. Blake, Edward, and Henry are the kings of my school. Betrayers, manipulators, and schemers the worst kind. Last term, they broke my spirit and made me leave. But I’m back, and ready for revenge. This time, I’ll play the dangerous games... -
Crash and Burn by London Casey, Karolyn James
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsStealing a motorcycle, crashing it, witnessing a bomb explosion, and being held at gunpoint while begging for her life is a far cry from the life that Avery Smith is trying to escape in the first place, but as she winds up in the strong, sexy arms of another biker, she can't help but wonder why she would want to leave that life ever again... -
Until You're Mine by K. Langston
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTaking big risks had always been Archer Brook’s way of life. It’s what has to be done in order to get what you want, and he knew that better than anyone. Archer may have been born into a life of wealth and privilege, but he’d proven time and time again that his success was a result of his own true grit and determination... -
RISK by Kelly Favor
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIntroducing RISK, book ten in the hot and sexy new romance series, The Billionaire’s Rules, by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Favor... Twenty-one-year-old Ivy Spellman has always played by the rules – get good grades, stay out of trouble, and avoid bad boys at all costs...
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