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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 3 by Kintetsu Yamada
The office romance between the quiet and sweet accountant Asako, who's spent her life ashamed of how much she sweats, and rising star of the bath and toiletry world Kotaro got off to a fast and steamy start! Kotaro's status at the company has made her wary of revealing their relationship to their colleagues at Liliadrop, and she's stumbled into the discovery that Kotaro has been mentoring an... -
![Delayed Call by Toni Aleo]()
Delayed Call by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsVaughn Johansson is the Nashville Assassins' star player. He's brash, cocky, and talented. And he isn't afraid to let anyone know it. He lives his life on his own terms, never forming romantic attachments, and only allowing his very closest to see his true, caring self. Brie Soledad has the weight of the world on her shoulders... -
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![Puck Performance by Alley Ciz]()
Puck Performance by Alley Ciz
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAll's fair in love and potatoes. Melody Brightly. Broadway Star. Pink hair. A smile that hits me harder than a slap shot. Terrible taste in hockey teams. Full of secrets. The one woman I fail to defend my heart against. Jase Donnelly. Defenseman. Charming. Sexy as puck. Makes my hormones give a standing ovation. The one guy I can never be with, but can't stay away from... -
![Blades of Glory by Toni Aleo]()
Blades of Glory by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsOld vs. Young. Experience vs. Attitude. No Teeth vs. Also No Teeth…. It’s the game some of these players have been waiting a lifetime for. The veterans of the Nashville Assassins versus the new generation of players—their sons... -
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![Home Run by Jordan Marie, Robin Harper]()
Home Run by Jordan Marie, Robin Harper
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 24 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... -
![Outta My League by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
Outta My League by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe way she looks, smells, laughs is killing me. I fell in love with my sister’s best friend. To top it all off, she’s brilliant. And I’m failing Chemistry. Of course, when I get her help, she’s laidback about it. Charming and helpful as always, like she doesn’t know how much I want her. I’ve got to play it cool and let her see a different side of me... -
![For Her Benefit by Nana Malone]()
For Her Benefit by Nana Malone
Tonight, I risk it all. My fortune. My freedom. My love. My so-called brothers in oath have betrayed me. Perhaps they forgot how many of their secrets I’ve been keeping. Tonight, vengeance is mine. But when it comes to heisting a priceless diamond there is no simple plan. There will be blood. After all, there is no such thing as a bloodless coup. I’m not the only one risking it all... -
![For The One by Brenna Aubrey]()
For The One by Brenna Aubrey
He’s got everything but game…. William Drake is an artistic genius with a photographic memory and the intensity to master practically any task. Oh, and he owns a chunk of a billion-dollar gaming company. A twenty-six year-old guy with his wealth, talent, and good looks shouldn’t have problems winning over women. Except he does...Categorized as:
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![An Outlaw Monster by London Casey, Karolyn James]()
An Outlaw Monster by London Casey, Karolyn James
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe was going to kill one of my brothers. .. so I was sent to stop her - by any means necessary. This is the story of how she ended up my old lady, wearing my ink, and wearing a damn engagement ring. ☠☠. Someone's taken out a hit on one of our members. As the club's enforcer, it's my job to stop the killer and I'm ready to do whatever it takes. .. until I come face to face with the assassin... -
![Cake Off at the Cat Café by Rachel Rowlands]()
Cake Off at the Cat Café by Rachel Rowlands
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhisks at the ready! This summer, two local cafes will go head-to-head in a baking competition where more is at stake than just the trophy. .. Will true love be the icing on the cake? Clem is the baker in charge of creating delicious cat-themed treats for the loyal customers of the Catpurrcino cat café... -
![Wrapped Up at the Vintage Dress Shop: Curl up with this uplifting, cozy and hilarious winter read for 2025 by Annie Darling]()
Wrapped Up at the Vintage Dress Shop: Curl up with this uplifting, cozy and hilarious winter read for 2025 by Annie Darling
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings'This cozy, heartwarming story is the literary equivalent of your favorite festive sweater - snug, sparkling, and just what you need for a feel-good escape' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. 'A beautifully written story with twists and turns that makes for a book difficult to put down. A real page turner' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ❄️ 🧵Falling in love is never seamless. .. 🧵❄️... -
![The Friendship Variable by Marie Soleil]()
The Friendship Variable by Marie Soleil
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's in love with his best friend. The only problem? She's engaged to someone else. Claire Beaumont has always done everything by the book—the math book, that is. Straight A’s? Check. Earn her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in math? Check. Land a job teaching community college, just like Mom and Dad? Check...Categorized as:
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Them by Carey Heywood
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFirst comes love, then comes marriage, then comes…. As Will and Sarah Price settle into being Mr. & Mrs. , they meet a stumbling block neither of them anticipated. All of their friends are starting families of their own, but not them, and not for lack of trying. For them, their dreams of a happily-ever-after always included a baby... -
![That One Moment by Amy Daws]()
That One Moment by Amy Daws
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThat One Moment is a full length standalone romance, it's book 2 in the Lost in London Series and can be read as a standalone. Life is a series of reoccurring ripples in time. The moment I saw her…something shifted. The moment my lips touched hers…life got messy. The moment my heart got involved…everything changed. Vi Harris tests every bit of my strength. She is my test. My challenge... -
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![Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin]()
Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPlaying hockey in Maple Falls was meant to be just a charity gig, but then my new publicist showed up, melting the ice—and my heart. Cooper. I never anticipated being roped into a charity hockey game during the off-season. But here I am, heading to Maple Falls, all because my publicist decided to retire. Change was inevitable, but I didn't foresee it coming so soon... -
![Trivial Pursuits by Aven Ellis]()
Trivial Pursuits by Aven Ellis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLandon Holder is exactly the kind of man Livy Adams should stay far away from. The flashy, flirty star defenseman for the Chicago Buffaloes is known for hooking up with women all over Chicago. Livy finds herself attracted to Landy, but his sexy good looks and charm are irrelevant... -
![Going All In by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
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... -
![Trouble with the CEO: An Office Romance by Iona Rose]()
Trouble with the CEO: An Office Romance by Iona Rose
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAva. We were celebrating graduating from Uni and for once I really let my hair down. There was sambuca shots, lots of them, loud music, and wild dancing. Then I spotted him. A hot hunk on his own. I did something I never imagined I would. I made it clear I wanted him and well you can guess the rest. .. yes, amazing. He was an eleven out of ten. Unfortunately, the morning after didn't go so well... -
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Thunderclap Special Photo Edition by Dez Burke, Travis DesLaurier
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLila…. I can sketch Sam Mason with my eyes closed. Every line of his tattoos, every muscle in his arms. Even the crinkle around the corners of his blue eyes with every easy smile. I know him well. .. every detail. He's been my mark for weeks. Nobody said going undercover as an agent for the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives special units division was going to be easy... -
![Thunderclap by Dez Burke]()
Thunderclap by Dez Burke
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTHE PLAYER HAS MET HIS MATCH. .. Sam. .. I admit it. I'm a player. I adore women and they love me. I've never met a woman that I couldn't wrap around my body with only a smile and a sexy wink. Until Lila blew into town. For the first time in my life, my tricks aren't working. I want her and she thinks I'm nothing more than a two-bit thug. It's time for the player to up his game. Lila. . -
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Love, Accidentally by Phoebe MacLeod
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe BRAND NEW feel-good romantic comedy from Phoebe MacLeod, TOP TEN BESTSELLING author of The Fixer Upper Sometimes, what happens on the nightshift, should stay on the nightshift. .. As an accident and emergency room nurse, there’s not much that can catch Tilly off guard (not even those kinds of accidents)... -
![Cocky Quarterback: Eric Cocker by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Quarterback: Eric Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis series is 18+ERIC do you capture a girl's heart? Make her laugh. The waitress with the bird tattoo drawn up her middle finger got my attention by not caring if she has it. My team thinks it's hilarious she's not into me. Trouble is she likes musician types. .. . But hey, I'm a star quarterback and a Cocker which means I don't drop the ball...Categorized as:
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![Breakout by Aven Ellis]()
Breakout by Aven Ellis
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhile Texas is known for loving football, Lexi Stewart has always been drawn to the ice. Hockey is her passion, and she wants nothing more than to pursue a career in video editing for the home network of the Dallas Demons hockey team. Lexi has an editing job for a corporate account, but it’s not fulfilling... -
![Boss to the Rescue by Janie Grey]()
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... -
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![Love Inn Books by Erin Branscom]()
Love Inn Books by Erin Branscom
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe doesn’t believe in love. She’s a romantic at heart. He’s her sworn enemy…and her new boss. Preston Steele is a buttoned up, Ivy League lawyer from an affluent prominent Boston family. He ditches the city life and moves to small town Freedom Valley to start over where he finally feels like he belongs. His new friends think he could use some fun and love in his life...Categorized as:
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![Trick Shot by Lyssa Lemire]()
Trick Shot by Lyssa Lemire
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen I need a fake fiancée, my best friend Abby seems like the safe choice. But I should have known there’s nothing more dangerous than pretending to love your best friend – after you realize pretending isn’t enough. There’s a lot that makes me one of a kind. Being the best defensive player in college hockey. My status as a local celebrity and campus superstar...Categorized as:
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![The Gate to Everything by Ava Miles]()
The Gate to Everything by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava’s bestselling Dare series…come join the family. USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents a heartwarming and romantic second-chance story about love and family. Quarterback Jordan Dean thought he had everything until his long-time girlfriend broke up with him. His football rock star life had become too burdensome to her...Categorized as:
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![Lakehouse Nanny: A Reverse Harem Romance by Sasha Moon, Cassie Cole]()
Lakehouse Nanny: A Reverse Harem Romance by Sasha Moon, Cassie Cole
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt was only supposed to be a part-time babysitting job. Then the wildfires swept through the valley. Now I’m stuck at a Napa winery with the three guys who run the place. And considering what they look like? Things could be a lot worse. Luke Ashford, the dark-and-handsome owner whose son I’m nannying...Categorized as:
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![Straight To The Heart by Beth Rinyu]()
Straight To The Heart by Beth Rinyu
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings*Not a Stand-alone. Book 3 of The Three of a Kind Series. Special pre-order price of . 99 cents. Will be $2. 99 after release day. Gia Maynard always had a wild streak. She doesn’t mind bending the rules, except when it comes to the rules of her heart. She doesn’t do relationships, instead she devotes her time to her true love. .. .dancing. That is until Jasper Campbell comes along... -
![Company Ink by E.L. Lewis]()
Company Ink by E.L. Lewis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCassie thought she had everything settled for life as a single girl in the city. A job in event management to fund her shoe obsession, a newly signed lease on a modern, chic Seattle apartment and a string of fun hook ups on the horizon. Out of the blue, she loses her job, her shoe fund and her rent check in one fell swoop...Categorized as:
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![Whiplash: A Sports Romance by Tabatha Kiss]()
Whiplash: A Sports Romance by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIf I’m a player…. Then she’s the coach. ELIZA. My dad doesn’t want me socializing with the team. But I’ve never been much of a daddy’s girl. Junior Morgan thinks he can flash a wink and get me in his bed. I won’t make it so easy for him. Sorry, quarterback. You want me? You’re gonna have to earn it. Let’s play. JUNIOR. The new coach doesn’t want the team involved with his daughter... -
![Say Something... by T.A. Roth]()
Say Something... by T.A. Roth
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwenty–two-year-old Ari Munoz prefers to keep men at an arms’ length. So when her best friend Vonne guilts her into going to a frat party, she couldn't think of a worse way to spend her night. That's until she sparks the interest of love’em and leave’em Ben Rodriguez. She knows she shouldn’t trust him, but the electricity she feels when they lock eyes is something she's never felt before... -
![Sugar Rush by Tracey Ward]()
Sugar Rush by Tracey Ward
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratings$. 99 for a Limited Time! Colt Avery is on fire. Dubbed one of the NFL's best kept secrets, he's in the spotlight for the first time in his career. Women want him, coaches are courting him, and his Kansas cornfield good looks are too good not to be shared. His face is everywhere; TV, magazines, billboards. The entire world is in love with him. Everyone wants a piece of him... -
![Traded by Lisa Suzanne]()
Traded by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe first time I met pro football’s hottest quarterback, we ended up horizontal just before the most embarrassing moment of my life. The second time, I unleashed all my pent-up anger on him. The third time was when the owner of the Vegas Aces introduced him as the newly traded player I’d be coaching for the next year. No…I’m not a football coach. I’ve been hired as his full-time behavior coach... -
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![Was It Good For You? by Kathryn Freeman]()
Was It Good For You? by Kathryn Freeman
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIf you’re not a ten on Sophie’s spreadsheet, you’re never getting her between the bedsheets…. No aspect of Sophie’s life goes unrecorded in her Excel spreadsheets, so when she accidentally sends it to her entire contact list instead of just her best friend, Sophie has a lot of uncomfortable explaining to do. First on the list? Dr Michael Adams... -
![The Client: Short And Steamy by M. S. Parker]()
The Client: Short And Steamy by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStand-alone novella, approx. 100 pages. For a limited time, The Client, also includes Book 1 of the upcoming M. S. Parker series, A Legal Affair (Club Prive - Leslie's Story). My life isn't going exactly the way I planned, but I can make ends meet and I have a fiancé I love. I'm one of those people who believes in working with what I've been given… I just never expected this kind of curveball... -
![Like a F*cking Boss by Author Quinn]()
Like a F*cking Boss by Author Quinn
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is a standalone novella. It first appeared in the Curvy Lines Boxed Set as Like a Boss. He’s the boss. I'm the booty call…. I gave my last relationship everything I had and got shafted in return. Now I'm all about proving I have what it takes to work amongst talented designers and architects of ARC Industries, and building a better future for myself... -
![Some Like It Hott by Serena Bell]()
Some Like It Hott by Serena Bell
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s nothing he wants. And everything he needs. I’m Mr. Serious, the guy they call “all work and no play. ” So of course my grandfather’s sadistic will has put me in charge of fun at the family’s wedding resort. I have just a few weeks to come up with an all-ages activities program for the resort’s guests—or lose my family’s land forever...Categorized as:
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![Just Like Florence Nightingale by Sean Kennedy]()
Just Like Florence Nightingale by Sean Kennedy
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSimon Murray is preparing to spend his first Christmas together with Declan Tyler, but he has to play nurse as Dec is recovering from a knee operation. With best friends Fran and Roger holidaying in Italy, how will Simon manage to become a modern day Florence Nightingale? NB: Short story, approx. 2000 words... -
![Christian by Imani King]()
Christian by Imani King
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe wants a baby, not a wife. She was hired to do a job, not to heal his heart. They’re locked together for nine months with only one rule: Don’t fall in love. At one time, international sex symbol and infamous race car driver Christian Corbett seemed unstoppable. But after a tragic accident left him scarred and broken, he barricaded himself in his country estate... -
![Bring Me You by Ryleigh Andrews]()
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... -
![Me Against the QB by Billie Bloom]()
Me Against the QB by Billie Bloom
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBodie thought his homework was done when he graduated from college, but no such luck. His new assignment: prove to his dad he can handle clients by babysitting a wild NFL player in the off season. Colby is a handful for any agent and he can’t stay out of the press, for all the wrong reasons... -
![Infamous: A Bad Boy Sports Romance Novel by Arabella Abbing]()
Infamous: A Bad Boy Sports Romance Novel by Arabella Abbing
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTouchdowns, touchbacks, touchy interns … he’s got it all covered. April:. My boss is the publicist for the hottest quarterback in the NFL. As a lowly intern, I’ve never met Jared Moore -- but as a rabid football fan, believe me, I know all about him. And now my boss is off on her honeymoon … and I’ve been given the job of babysitting Jared... -
![More Than Clickbait by Philippa Young]()
More Than Clickbait by Philippa Young
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen health-and-fitness influencer Gemma Harvey’s dream of being selected for a reality TV dating show turns into a nightmare, she sets sail on a cruise ship with a whole new identity, ready to spend the next six months working with her brother, out of the public eye...Categorized as:
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![An (Un)Romantic Comedy by Phoebe MacLeod]()
An (Un)Romantic Comedy by Phoebe MacLeod
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe course of true love never did run smooth, but with Phoebe MacLeod it always gets a chance. Perfect for fans of Jo Watson and Mhairi McFarlane. Poppy is a therapist. You’d think her parents would be proud...Categorized as:
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![Cake Off at the Cat Café by Rachel Rowlands]()
Cake Off at the Cat Café by Rachel Rowlands
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhisks at the ready! This summer, two local cafes will go head-to-head in a baking competition where more is at stake than just the trophy. .. Will true love be the icing on the cake? Clem is the baker in charge of creating delicious cat-themed treats for the loyal customers of the Catpurrcino cat café...Categorized as:
new adult office contemporary mental illness heroine sleuth mystery humor length-long -
![Two a Day by Lauren Blakely]()
Two a Day by Lauren Blakely
What I should do as the new quarterback in Los Angeles: Win games. What I shouldn't do: Try to win over the sexy, sassy, fiery woman who works in the VP suite for the team. I don't always follow the good guy rules though, especially when I want to take her home. Again. Then up against the wall. Again. Then, out to breakfast the next morning...Categorized as:
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![Street Smart by Aly Stiles]()
Street Smart by Aly Stiles
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat could go wrong—four words MBA student Marcos Oliveira ignored when he accepted a prestigious internship at Reedweather Media, a subsidiary of the legendary Sandeke Telecom empire. What did go wrong? Everything...Categorized as:
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![Delayed Offsides by Shey Stahl]()
Delayed Offsides by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m Leo Orting. Team captain for the Chicago Blackhawks. I have stick skills and puck control. I’m not afraid to be creative with the puck and shove it in your face. You want fancy, I can do that too. I can show you skill and style all night long. I’m also the one nobody takes seriously. The bad boy player. I’ve certainly earned my title...Categorized as:
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![The Slam: A Romance by Haleigh Lovell]()
The Slam: A Romance by Haleigh Lovell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Haleigh Lovell, comes a sexy new standalone novel. His best strokes can be found off the court. Ender Hemsworth has been called many things:. A Cock on Legs. Captain of Sigma Chi. Big man on campus. Star athlete at UC Berkeley. And he's always scowling like someone just took a piss in his Cheerios...Categorized as:
athletes new adult humor friends to lovers contemporary sports length-medium audiobook
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