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Abstract Love by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHe can’t save my breasts.I can’t save his voice.But what we can do is take the scariest thing we’ve ever faced and make it better ... tolerable ... dare I even say ... fun.At twenty-four and facing an uncertain future, I wasn’t looking for this.I wasn’t looking for him.But life never asked me what I wanted.We come from different worlds.He’s an artist. I’m a bartender...Categorized as:
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The Moment of Truth by Shari Low
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Moment of Truth…Laney Cochrane loves her life.With her friends Millie and Tash, she runs a proposal agency, organising the perfect setting for their clients to pop the question. Finding that forever love is something Laney knows all about. Her marriage to Cameron is blissfully content and she has never doubted they’ll live happily ever after.Then Cara Deacon walks into their office... -
Heir in Exile by Danielle Bourdon
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsChey's return to Latvala is fraught with deception. She enters the country illegally upon Prince Sander's request, and, realizing they cannot hide their relationship much longer, prepare to announce their status to the King and Queen. Neither could have imagined the lengths the ruling Monarchs would go to keep the two apart...Categorized as:
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The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsBillionaire Max Hamilton thought he was finally starting to find contentment, more than two years after losing his wife Mia in a tragic drowning accident. He'd been reunited with a sister he hadn’t realized existed. Finally he had family again, a reprieve from the pain and loneliness that had haunted him since his devastating loss...Categorized as:
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Commitment by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was obvious to everyone but them they were all wrong for each other. Riley is a free-spirited boho writer and Shawn is a magnetic and charismatic rapper, riding the highest crest of his career. She doesn't understand his world and he sure as hell doesn't understand hers. And what's worse, while he's never committed to any woman before, she's committed to someone else...Categorized as:
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Romeo by Sybil Bartel
Pilot.Handler.Marine.My first memory was in the cockpit of a plane. My second was of a uniform. All I’d ever wanted was to be a pilot. The Marines gave me wings and I gave them my all.Half a dozen deployments, countless flight hours—I knew the controls in the cockpit better than I knew my own name. I never made mistakes. But war didn’t care how good you were... -
The King Takes a Bride by Danielle Bourdon
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsChey's ability to handle diplomatic situations is put to the test by an unexpected visitor to the shores of Latvala. When the visitor makes a startling revelation, it throws the Ahtissari family into a tailspin... -
Ravishing Reign by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher.” ~ Abraham LincolnBuried beneath the surface where Princess Lucille’s world is turned upside down, she must make impossible choices. Truth or deception, life or death, loyalty or love... -
Home to Me by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsNick Andrade: Sexy, charming, bad boy. He’s never been a one woman man, but he’s willing to give it a try every Saturday with Rena. Rena Sander: Confident, caring, a woman who plays by the rules. She’s never been in love, and thinks keeping sex with Nick contained to one day a week will protect her heart. He’s the hot fantasy she’s always craved... -
His Royal Favorite by Lilah Pace
The conclusion of Lilah Pace’s racy, romantic male/male duology following His Royal Secret... James, Prince of Wales, is making history. He's decided to come out to his subjects—and the world. However, telling the truth means exposing his relationship with lone-wolf reporter Benjamin Dahan... -
Christmas with the Older Man: An Age Gap, Secret Baby, Holiday Romance by Natasha L. Black
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI was the good girl.Now I’m breaking all the rulesFor an older manWho’s my ex’s uncle!Older, sophisticated and sexy as hell,He’s also my new boss.Being the good girl left me unsatisfied.For once I’m going after what I want,Even if he’s forbidden.Sparks fly when we can’t agree on anything at work.Fiery kisses lead to scorching nights together... -
Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo sacrifice is too big.No secret too small.I’m out to win, and I don’t even know the game.My opponents? They’re the Academy’s football stars, gods among their peers, and I want nothing to do with them. But I’m stuck on a mission to help out a friend, and keeping my distance shouldn’t be too hard... -
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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The Jezebel by Dylan Allen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHis love is a secret my heart can’t keep. After years of playing the trophy, puppet, perfectionist, I’ve forgotten who I am. Until the boy from my past walks back into my life. Handsome as sin, charming beyond belief—Stone Rivers is temptation personified. Our combustible chemistry shatters my resolve. His blistering kisses remind me of everything I used to want... -
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The Prince's Real Fake Bride by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey planned it out perfectly – a royal sham marriage of convenience.Or so they believed…Little do they know, this marriage is for real!Hannah Hughes is an artist living in LA—at least that’s what she planned to be. The reality is working three jobs, unable to remember when she last put a brush to canvas.Everything changes after a chance encounter with a handsome stranger... -
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...Categorized as:
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The Billionaire's Desire by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is an alternate cover edition for B00U1Y8PLG The sizzling adventure continues in this alpha billionaire romance series. The scintillating, steamy and passionate romance between Ciara and Nikolaj picks up where the last book ended. The only difference is that Ciara discovers Nikolaj’s true penchant for domination and to her surprise, she relishes submitting herself to him... -
Embers of Black Oak by Monique Edenwood
His eyes blaze in a way that is new to me.When they roam to my lips, it's all I can do not to tremble.He studies me as if tormented, as if the need to own my soul is all that exists.When he speaks, I feel myself succumbing to his deviant, seductive words. To his incomparable aura. To his power...Categorized as:
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Bryce by Alex Wolf
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPompous, self-righteous, arrogant, cocky…Bryce Sears is the best IP lawyer in the country—and he knows it.Expanding his firm is the only goal on the horizon.Until he’s blindsided by Brenna Smith, a genius hellbent on changing the world with her medical technology.She’s superior in intellect and intolerant of his BS.She’s also the most beautiful woman he’s ever laid eyes on... -
My Worst Best Mistake by Kenzie Reed
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe thinks he can make me quit...I think I can drive him crazy. We've got 8 weeks to find out who's right...When it comes to sexy oil baron Grant Kingsley, you can leave out the drilling jokes—I’ve heard them all before...Categorized as:
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Entangled by Ginger Voight
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe saga continues for Rachel Dennehy, the tenacious small-town teacher caught in between two compelling, powerful brothers. ****This is Book 2 in the series. Blurb may contain spoilers for Book 1.**** In Book 2 of the Fullerton Family Saga, teacher Rachel Dennehy heads back to California to save her favorite little boy from his rapid downward spiral... -
Enemies in Ruin by Vi Carter, E.R. Whyte
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe ink isn’t dry on the contract for my arranged marriage when my first and only love comes back to town.The Pits demand five souls, turning men into monsters. I know this, as it took away my humanity when I was forced to kill my best friend.It wasn't just his life that ended that day but mine, too... -
Changing Rules: Special Edition by Anastasija White
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's the love of my life...and I'll do anything to win her back.ISABELLA LAWSON is the happiest she’s ever been, simply because ALEXANDER WALKER loves her. With him by her side, Bella begins to understand her worth. The only problem? Not everyone wants to see her in Xander’s life...Categorized as:
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Final Call by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn the highly anticipated sequel to LATE CALL, Dayton and Aaron learn once more than not everything is as straightforward as it seems, and if they have any chance of getting their long-awaited happily-ever-after, they'll have to work for it... We crashed and burned like a falling plane. Hard and fast with an inevitable explosion. Another few weeks together changed my life the way the first did... -
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Muscle Memory by Stylo Fantome
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHer lips, the way she feels, how she moves against me. Her voice when she laughs, her eyes when she cries. Her soul connected to mine, for better or for worse, for all eternity. I don't remember. A blank face. Unrecognizable. The darkness and impenetrable fog, day after day after day. Who am I? And for that matter, who is she? I can't remember...Categorized as:
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Unfinished Ex by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsHe was my high school sweetheart.My dream guy. My soul mate.And as of yesterday... my ex-husband.He wanted everything I couldn't give him. A doting wife, a perfect family, a white picket fence, and game nights.It's not that I didn't want to be his wife anymore. I just wanted something more—a career...Categorized as:
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Guarding Her by Katie Reus
She never wanted fame…After a video of her modeling her friend’s new clothing line goes viral, Gia suddenly finds herself thrust into the spotlight. She never wanted fame—she was just having fun and helping a friend. Unfortunately now she’s got a target on her back. Someone out there will do anything to destroy her. Someone who wants her dead...Categorized as:
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A Love so Tragic by Stevie J. Cole
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPromises. We all make them. Sometimes we break them. But what happens when the promise you break haunts your dreams, when that moment of betrayal echoes within every last beat of your heart? Love. Love is passionate, painful, and all consuming in the most brutal yet beautiful way... -
Wild Abandon by Jeannine Colette
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen you fall in-love it’s forever. But sometimes forever comes with a price. I never meant to meet Nathaniel Teller. It was by accident, on a Tuesday, that I walked into his bar. He was solemn, intense and hiding a secret behind those stoic green eyes. I never intended to fall in-love with him. We were supposed to be just friends. But I fell for him hard, deep. There’s no turning back...Categorized as:
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Roomies with Benefits by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRoomies with benefits? No need to ask me twice.My childhood best friend needs a place to crash after a messy breakup.And she’s not a little girl anymore. This woman has me wanting things I shouldn’t.So I give her my guest room.Even with a few walls between us, this good girl makes me feel like a really bad boy.But what could go wrong? Lots…Having her around is driving me insane with need... -
The Christmas Boyfriend by Taylor Hart
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCollege student, Lacey Hamilton can’t wait to go back to Snow Valley for Christmas. Until she finds out her ex and his new fiancé will be coming for Christmas dinner. Her ex broke her heart a year ago … and truthfully, she’s never gotten over him... -
Fall for Me by Claudia Burgoa
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe has it together.I’m falling apart.I came to the City with the dream to make it on Broadway.But instead of hitting it big, I couldn’t be at a bigger dead-end if I tried. I’m a receptionist at my little sister’s company and living with my grandfather. If it wasn’t for my family, I’d be destitute.When Hunter Everhart walks into my office, my life goes from bad to humiliating... -
Envy by Dylan Allen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIf envy is a sin, then let me be damned.Graham was born to be a star. Once upon a time, that star shone only for me. Now, I have to share him with the rest of the world. For a while, I thought I could do it. Because, beneath the hypnotic smile, gorgeous body and God-given charm that made him famous, I still caught glimpses of my best friend.Of the boy who called me sunshine and loved me... -
Legacy of Lies by Tara Leigh
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMoney. Status. Wealth. Power. My legacy. Jolie Chapman. My love. An elaborate illusion. I was heir to a throne built on lies, my crown forged from corruption. Stripped of everything I'd been raised to consider my birthright. Including my princess—who wasn’t mine, after all. I’ve spent the past decade rebuilding my life, on my own terms... -
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Reject Me by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPeyton Hutchinson and Jamey Billings were an unlikely couple from the start. They'd been together for a while, half of it in secret, but she's ready to get serious and take things to the next level. She moves in with Jamey, forcing him to label what they are to each other, and he's not pleased about it... -
Francesca's Party by Patricia Scanlan
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen everyone expects you to fall apart, do the unexpected: Get a life.After years of being the perfect wife and mother, Francesca Kirwan realizes one dreary fall day that her life is a sad cliche when she catches her husband, Mark, with another woman. With her safe, predictable life turned upside down and an uncertain future ahead of her, Francesca has only two choices: sink or swim... -
Secret Baby for Mr. Grump by Sofia Finn
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s not just older. He’s my baby daddy.And he’s about to ruin Christmas.Eight years ago, Marcus left me a gift he never knew about.Now he’s my new grumpy boss.And if he finds out why my son has his eyes…I’m doomed.Never thought I’d see him again.Until he shows up in town.Filthy rich, bossy, infuriating… and sexy as sin.Something about him is off...And I'm getting to the bottom of it...Categorized as:
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Kissed by Reality by Carrie Aarons
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFalling in love is hard. Falling in love on national television is impossible. Right?Leighton Aldridge did not sign up to meet her soulmate; she signed up for the lights, camera and action. So when the Hollywood-native ends up with the wounded war veteran and a ring on her finger, it's a surprise to everyone... -
Ravaged Rose by Leila James
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMatty MontclairQuarterback of the football team.We were friends until he abandoned me.He left my heart ravaged once.And I think he might do it again.Ryleigh KendrickUber-nerdy artsy girl next door.We used to be friends, but I moved on.Now she’s seen things she shouldn’t have.And it’s up to me to ensure her silence.Ravaged Rose is a prequel to the Rosehaven Academy series... -
Every Little Piece of Me by Lexi Ryan
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIt’s not every day you’re invited to attend your wife’s wedding . . . as a guest. The first time I saw Brinley Knox, she was crying, draped in a ridiculous pink tulle dress for her sweet sixteen, and cursing the boy who’d broken her heart. I was the hired help, a teenage charity case. She was the daughter of the wealthiest family in Orchid Valley. I knew a girl like Brinley was off-limits...Categorized as:
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See Jane Snap by Bethany Crandell
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsHandsome, successful husband. Adorable daughter. Chairwoman of the PTA. Security for her ailing mom. Jane’s got everything life has to offer. Including the lie that could destroy it all.See Jane smile. Thirty-nine-year-old Jane Osborne appears to the world like she has a charmed life. Her daughter attends private school. Jane chairs the PTA... -
Mend by Kivrin Wilson
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPAIGE Logan McKinley. My ex. I knew he was trouble from the first moment I laid eyes on him. Fresh out of law school with a new job at one of San Diego’s biggest firms, I was supposed to focus on my career. No distractions, no men, and especially no office romances. Then I met Logan... -
The American Au Pair (Filthy Rich Royals) by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat is hotter than a handsome Prince of Monaco? A steamy romance between the Prince and an American au pair. When Aeric Nicolai, the Prince of Monaco, gets the devastating news that his sister and brother-in-law have been killed, he rushes to their home in Germany to make sure his niece and nephew are okay... -
Saving Forever by Jasinda Wilder
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsEver and Cade, Sorry I vanished like I did. I’m not sure I can even explain things. I don’t know when I’ll be back. IF I’ll be back. I’m not sure of anything, except that I love you, Ever. You’re my twin, my best friend, and leaving you was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I know you don’t understand. Maybe you never will. I hope you don’t, honestly. It would be easier that way...Categorized as:
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The Rebel Queen by Jeana E. Mann
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Shall we begin?” When spoken by my new husband, these three little words fill me with terror and anticipation. In private, King Henry rules my body like he rules his country—with unrelenting control and passion. I crave his orders, his punishment, his commands. Outside the bedroom, we’re strangers caught in a web of lies and decadence... -
Mr. CEO's Secret Baby by Aimee Bronson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy boyfriend left for work and never came back.Now I have to write an article about the billionaire prick.I thought it would be easy.But I keep remembering how he used to moan my name.And dammit if he wasn’t even hotter now than he was before.The way his shirt stretches over his shoulders makes my breath catch.It’s a little uncomfortable.But girl, I got this... -
Happily Ever Never by Andrea Nourse
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJanna Hargrove’s life wasn’t a fairy tale, not even close. She’d never imagined her life would have its happily ever after moment. Until she met Ryan. The moment their eyes met, everything changed. She knew he was the one - he was the happily ever after she deserved.Five years into their two-year plan, Ryan finally popped the question. The moment was everything Janna had dreamed of... -
The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue by Barbara O'Neal
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFour women face the turning points of their lives in a warm and wise novel about choices and second chances by the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids.A loving wife and a mother of three accomplished children, forty-six-year-old Trudy Marino has an uncomplicated life—until she’s blindsided by her husband’s affair... -
Dark Ties by Leia Thorne
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEyes Wide Shut meets Cruel Intentions in this ruthlessly unforgiving and sexy dark, high school romance. He calls us his broken saints. And that’s what I am…or was. Broken. Until Gage Astor stole my heart and introduced me to a whole new seductive world—one with secrets and intrigue and money. So much money... -
After the Billionaire's Wedding Vows... by Lucy Monroe
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFirst came passion, then came vows… What comes after “I do”? Greek tycoon Andros Kristalakis knew that his white-hot whirlwind romance with Polly could end only one way—with her wearing his ring! He offered her his world of unbelievable luxury while he ruled his family’s business empire. But that was all he could give...
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