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Worth It by S.M. Shade, C.M. Owens
What's the recipe to the ultimate disaster week? Three unruly friends. A wedding we shouldn't have been invited to. Two unexpected romances. A scoop of sexy. And a double scoop of chaos. Lydia is a good girl who is above revenge. Good thing she has us. No one cheats on our best friend and rides off into the sunset with his new bride... -
Aideen by L.A. Casey
Aideen Collins is fed up. She is at her wits’ end with her eon long pregnancy, her new-found paranoia, but mostly she is fed up with her boyfriend’s constant hovering and nit-picking. Kane Slater is happier than ever. He is about to become a father for the first time with the woman he loves. Little does he know that Aideen is both literally and figuratively a ticking time bomb... -
The Legend by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn a lifestyle of speed, adrenaline and desire, one racer has sacrificed everything for the sport he loved. In turn, he will fight for his name, his family and now his life to be the legend he’s been portrayed to be. You can be everything you set out to be if you want it bad enough. You can be that record breaker you said you’d be. You can be that hero you always thought you would be... -
Black Flag by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhen the taste you thought you never needed becomes a thirst you cannot quench, then what? Jameson Riley, a NASCAR rookie driver, and Sway Reins, his pregnant girlfriend, are put to the test. They have love; they have lust, and a bond that proves to be vital. But do they have what it takes to make it through his lifestyle. When tested, it’s either fight, or give in... -
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BRANNA by L.A. Casey
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsBranna Murphy is a survivor, a wife, a friend, a sister, and a soon-to-be-mother. She doesn’t have time to linger on anything, especially on a silly argument about how many children she will bear. Ryder Slater is a hardass, a husband, a friend, a brother, and a soon-to-be-father... -
The Champion by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA powerful love story of tragedy, love, and commitment. The fourth book in the Racing on the Edge series submerges you in the lifestyle of a champion of a sport that dominates America. Through smoke and methanol, you learn the good, the bad, and the secrets no one wants you to know... -
Blades of Glory by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsOld vs. YoungExperience vs. AttitudeNo 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.As part of their prewedding festivities, Aiden Brooks and Shelli Adler have invited the retired Assassins to play a friendly game against the Stanley Cup-winning current team... -
Happy Halloween from the Montgomerys by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsCaleb is spending his first Halloween as a... -
Conflagration by Tessa Teevan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIt isn't just a few flames; it's an especially large and destructive fire that causes devastation. Branson Wellington? The name, my name, is usually followed by fucking prick or self-serving bastard , and I can't say I haven't earned those titles. It's true. I'm not the good guy. I'm not the boy next door. I'm definitely not your Prince fucking Charming. Not even close...Categorized as:
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Irresistible Bachelors: A Romance Collection by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFive must-read romances. Includes former Amazon Top 100 romcoms Anaconda, Mr. Fiancé, Heartstopper, Stud Muffin and Mr. Fix it. Featuring hilariously sassy leading women and the hunky men who tame them! Books 1-5 (of 9) of the Irresistible Bachelor series.Anaconda Football star and Internet sensation Gavin “Anaconda” Adams is the biggest celebrity this little town has ever seen... -
Second Breath: A steamy, opposites attract romance by Danika Bloom
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDylan Rhodes. Up-and-coming lawyer. Media darling.And an unapologetic player who treats women like tea bags—gets them wet, then tosses them out. Everything about this man warns me not to trust him. Tells me to kick his breath-taking body to the curb. Get him out of my study.But I need the data for my college thesis. And he’s the perfect man to prove that the dating mind-tricks I’m testing, work...Categorized as:
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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... -
Rock Chick Redux by Kristen Ashley
In Celebration of 20,000 Likes on Facebook!Bonus Rock Chick footage.Oh yes…it’s always nice to get a little bit more.Download Rock Chick ReduxAnd thank you to my Facebook Rock Chicks for rocking my world!Rock On!See the story using the link in Official url... -
Nude Awakening by Penny Clarke
Rylie swears she’s not a prude.How was I to know the art course my best friend signed me up for meant I’d be sketching a nude model? I should have checked the fine print. Then I never would have―quite literally―bumped into Levi Hart moments before he dropped trou in class... -
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Sure Shot by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Fort Lauderdale... where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter!I gave up everything for hockey… even my chance at love. But relocating to Florida to be the starting goalie for the Lauderdale Knights is still the best decision I’d ever made. I have everything… except someone to share it with... -
Mollify by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDean "Mr. O" Kellar has been following closely in the footsteps of his famous adopted father for years, but when Megan Davis pops back into his life suddenly he starts following him in a new light. She was the girl who saved Dean when they were children and the girl he needs to save now... -
T.Y.P.O.: Take Your Pants Off by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA typo in a text brought us together.Auto-correct gone wrong? It's never been so right! Aylee is scared of a couple things: Being in the water for one and being with a man for another. Good thing I'm the guy who got the message because I can kill two birds with one stone. Alpha-hole much? Let's call it confident. I know what Aylee needs because I have my own demons to conquer...Categorized as:
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Two to Tango by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThere was no way Lisa Morisette was going to fall for her celebrity dance partner. No matter how sexy the professional wide receiver was. Or how hard he pursued her.Hale Bucannon wasn’t used to giving up on what he wanted. And he wasn’t about to start when the stakes were the highest they’d ever been. Winning the beautiful ballerina’s heart was the best prize of all...Categorized as:
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End Game by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsPreviously published as Lucky Number Eleven. The headlines don’t lie—two pro football players went head-to-head … over me. My brother warned me. Don’t touch Branch Best.They might be teammates and best friends, but Branch is a heartbreaker.The smirk. The swagger. His playboy reputation is well earned. So obviously, I was drawn to the red flag like a wide receiver to an end zone...Categorized as:
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Avoiding Temptation (A Bro Code Standalone) by Rachel Van Dyken
I 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... -
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... -
Accidental Baby Daddy: A Single Dad Runaway Bride Romance by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRunning from the altar was just the beginning. Now I’m back in my small hometown… running straight into the arms of my ex.After ditching my fiancé in New York, I stumble into our town's bar looking like a runaway bride cliché. The last thing I need is a cute guy offering to buy me a drink... -
Finding Dandelion by Lex Martin
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsWhen soccer all-star Jax Avery collides with Dani Hart on his twenty-first birthday, their connection is instantaneous and explosive. For the first time in years, Jax isn’t interested in his usual hit-it and quit-it approach. But Dani knows better. Allowing herself a night to be carefree and feel the intensity of their attraction won’t change anything when it comes to dealing with a player... -
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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Second Chance by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsShe’s never felt desired. He’s never craved a woman more…in this sizzling classic from New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter. Previously published as Can’t Hardly Breathe.Dorothea Mathis has overcome the obstacles life tossed her way…but she can’t shake her long-standing crush on former Army Ranger Daniel Porter...Categorized as:
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Cement Heart by Beth Ehemann
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsLawrence Finkle, known simply to his die-hard Minnesota Wild fans as Viper, isn’t used to hearing the word "no." He lives his whole life just a little on the reckless side. After all, life is just one big game, right? Wrong. When what was supposed to be an innocent bet goes horribly wrong, he’s left to deal with the aftermath—and the guilt... -
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... -
Can't Resist Her by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNever say never…Our relationship would never work out.She’s way too young for me, but I’ve given up trying to convince my heart and other essential parts of my body to forget her.I torture myself by seeking her out every chance I can just to get my daily fix.Soon, seeing her isn’t enough.I’ve fallen for her hard and fast, and there’s no saving my heart...Categorized as:
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Quintessentially: the One by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe ABCs have never been sexier... A secret baby, second-chance, contemporary stand-alone romance“Representing the most perfect example of quality or class” ~ QuintessentialA trip back to the small Indiana town of Riverbend to finalize my grandmother’s last will and testament throws my world off its axis... -
Next Door Player by Clarissa McKay
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe and I have been friends-with-benefits for awhile now, but I want more.Most people treat me like a celebrity, but with her I can truly be myself.She’s the only woman who’s ever been able to satisfy me, and I’m not willing to give that up.Her little girl has me wrapped around her finger, and I’m the missing link in their little family... -
Fury by Clarissa Wild
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is book 1.5 in the FIERCE series, and it's a retelling of book 1 from Hunter's POV with lots of unique, previously undiscovered scenes! Would you risk everything for love? Life has held nothing but hardships for Hunter Bane. Growing up with a learning disability wasn't easy, especially when you're poor... -
Valentine's Day Virgin by Penny Wylder
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI've never had a good Valentine's Day. And when I think this year could be different, I accidentally destroy a display of overpriced chocolates at the mall. Fortunately, a wonderful woman pays for all the damage I caused. But her kindness isn't free. She wants me to go on a date with her brother. All I have to do is attend a fancy party with a man I've never met before...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... -
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... -
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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... -
Fourth Down Baby by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe tempted me and I couldn’t resist. Now I’m having his baby. It all started out innocent. Cory helped me around the house, and I mentored him, but then things changed. I started to see desire in his eyes, and I have to admit, I liked it. I know it isn't right, but I can't help myself. He makes me feel alive again. But being with him isn’t healthy. We come from different worlds... -
Rushed by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey say opportunity doesn't knock twice… Yet here comes Tyler Paulson, crashing through the door of my life. I know he’ll be trouble, but I can’t escape that smile… He's our new hot shot quarterback, and I’m supposed to show him around the city, but what I really want to do is show him how much I’ve grown up. Except there's one little problem. If I screw this up, I'm out of a job... -
Scoring Mr. Romeo by A.M. Madden, Joanne Schwehm
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHere's a tip: never underestimate romance. Falling in love was the furthest thing from my mind. I'm a single mother raising a strong little boy, and he is my one and only priority. The universe felt otherwise, sending me--actually, my son's soccer ball--hurdling toward a stunningly handsome, perfect man, who said all the right things. He made it hard to ignore how much I missed romance... -
Happy Hour by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsBetween revving engines, smoking tires, and high speeds, two friends form a vital bond in the shadows of the blaring spotlight. Sway Reins, a track owner’s only daughter, and Jameson Riley, a gritty NASCAR rookie driver, have been best friends since they were kids. Over the years, Sway becomes his safety shield during his rapid rise to the elite levels of auto racing... -
Delay of Game by Jade Dollston
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBlaire Atwood has it all. A promising career as a doctor. A boyfriend named Axel who has just been drafted into the NFL. And… a little surprise that would be arriving in a few months. Now all she has to do is tell Axel.She’s sure he’ll be nervous, but he’ll be excited, too...Categorized as:
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City of Champions by Chloe T. Barlow
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow do you find the will to try, when you've spent all your life playing on a field strewn with shattered lives and broken rules? Tragedy and betrayal taught Jenna Sutherland early on that her safest bet was to fiercely avoid any risk, whether it is in work, life, or love... -
Decidedly with Luck by Stina Lindenblatt
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMasquerade ball rule #1: what happens at the ball doesn’t always stay at the ball. Oops. A chance encounter with a masked stranger at a charity ball led to an incredible kiss and a night of hot sex. The kiss was my goal for that night, a baby step forward after my husband’s death a year ago. The hot sex? Not so much...Categorized as:
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White-Hot Hack by Tracey Garvis Graves
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTheir love story began in Heart-Shaped Hack. Join Kate and Ian for the thrilling conclusion in White-Hot Hack. When cybercriminals doxed undercover hacker Ian Bradshaw and forced him to flee, he begged Kate Watts for forgiveness and vowed never to hurt her again...Categorized as:
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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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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... -
The Mistletoe: A Sinfully Tempting Series by Alexia Chase
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCan the awkward girl ever win the hot football player? SaylorI’m that awkward girl. I drop boxes and fall into walls. Who catches me? The hottest football player on the team. Meet-cute? Not hardly. My face heats up like Rudolph’s nose or a jar of spaghetti splattered on a tile floor. But Knox is a trooper who takes my gear to my boss’s office and even helps put up the holiday decorations... -
Carny: A Bad Boy Small Town Romance by Simone Sowood
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDifferent town every week means a different woman in my bed. No complaints here. That’s how I f*cking want it. One look of my handsome smile has them weak in the knees. One touch of my rock hard muscles has their panties dropping. One night of pounding with my pierced, tattooed c*ck and they beg me to stay. But when the weekend’s over, I move on to the next town, and next woman... -
Deep Down by Elle Aycart
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMike Haddican is a proud small-town gym owner, a renowned karate instructor, and all-around good guy. He’s never needed much to be happy: his family, his friends, his girl. Especially his girl. But when Kyra left him seven years ago to chase her dreams, she all but destroyed him. Contemporary dancer Kyra Brims made it big, but it cost her dearly... -
Lady Killer by Misti Murphy, T Lund
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThey called him the Lady Killer. Able to get into a woman’s panties in 3.6 seconds flat. I know where he’s been. I know he keeps a list of all the women he’s f*cked. And there are so many reasons I’m not interested in being another number. I’m the reason his boxing career is over. The reason he almost died. I can never stop running... -
Butt Ending by R.C. Stephens
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSloane has been on her share of dates. She just can’t seem to find the right guy to pop her virgin cherry. Sloane’s mother, a well-known sex guru, believes she’s suffering from a hostile vagina. Poor Sloane is beginning to believe her mother’s professional diagnosis is true. Except for one small detail... She’s been pining for her best friend’s brother, Oli, for the past decade...
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