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Buttons and Blood by Penelope Sky
Crow Barsetti knows about me—and he doesn’t like it. I know he’s paying his top guys to dig up every piece of dirt they can find, but I don’t care what he discovers. There’s nothing I’ve done that he hasn’t done himself. All that matters is I love his daughter—and he’s going to accept it. I get a call in the middle of the night while Vanessa is dead asleep—and it’s him... -
Cruise: Special Edition by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, Laramie Briscoe, comes the special edition of a fan favorite series.Nobody writes blue collar romance like Laramie Briscoe, and nowhere is it more apparent than in the Moonshine Task Force: Special Edition Series...Categorized as:
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Love Irresistibly by Julie James
HE’S USED TO GETTING WHAT HE WANTS… A former football star and one of Chicago’s top prosecutors, Assistant U.S. Attorney Cade Morgan will do anything to nail a corrupt state senator, which means he needs Brooke Parker’s help. As general counsel for a restaurant company, she can get a bug to the senator’s table at one of her five-star restaurants so the FBI can eavesdrop on him... -
Coming Home by Marie Force
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe story left unfinished at the end of Marking Time picks up ten years later when Kate Harrington goes after the man she left behind when she set out to chase her dream of music superstardom. Now she has everything she ever wanted, except for the one thing she can't live without. What will Reid say when she shows up unannounced in St... -
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Savage Love by Lisa Renee Jones
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe third and final book on the Savage Trilogy...They say all is fair in love and war, but I really don’t give a damn about fair. In fact, when protecting those I love, fair is the last thing on my mind. Because they also say all is fair in love and war. Now that I’m back in Candace’s life, those who have used her to try to control me, may well put up a final fight, but they will not win... -
Marry Your Best Friend by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI love all the foster boys I was raised with. But there’s always been something special about Gabriel Gray.For years I’ve tried to hide my attraction to him, because I know it’s one-sided.Gabe is fiercely protective of me, but that’s as far as his affections go.He’s older than me–something he reminds me of often - and he takes his role of caring for me seriously...Categorized as:
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Mine to Crave by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNew York Times best-selling author Cynthia Eden continues her dark and sexy “Mine” romantic suspense series with…MINE TO CRAVE. HE TAKES WHAT HE WANTS. From the moment that billionaire casino owner Drake Archer sees Jasmine Bennett, he’s obsessed. Consumed by desire for the mysterious redhead, Drake will do anything necessary to claim her...Categorized as:
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Suspicious by K.E. Osborn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere was a time when it felt like I had it all.The grades, the friends, and the girl next door. Her being my best friend’s little sister almost made it easier to hide our relationship.But as they say, good things never last.When tragedy strikes and our worlds are irrevocably changed, nothing can be the same between us...Categorized as:
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Inflame by Tessa Teevan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsEasy going soldier Kale Montgomery, a self-proclaimed ladies man, has no plans of settling down, especially not with his best friend- the sexy, sassy schoolteacher Lucy Dawson. Their relationship, though unconventional, is mutually beneficial, and they wouldn't have it any other way...Categorized as:
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Hustle Him by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAfter losing his family in a tragic accident, Ramsey Towers has given up on his old life. He moved to a small town in West Virginia, where nobody will bother him about his painful past that he, himself, can't stop reliving. Still needing to make money, he took a job as the town sheriff... -
Incinerate by Tessa Teevan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsKnox and Charlotte's story. When Knox Wellington opens the door to Charlie Davenport, he's not expecting the fiery brunette with whiskey colored eyes and a feisty personality. Sparks fly immediately, even though their initial meeting is nothing but hostile... -
Undesired Lust by Eden Summers
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThey used to be the perfect team. Two years ago, songstress Sidney Higgins ruined her life by sleeping with not one, but two of the famous Reckless Beat men, Mason Lynch and Sean Taiden... -
Triumph by Cecilia London
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“All of your ideals, your hopes and dreams…they cease to matter if you abandon them in your darkest hour. We have to see this through to the end.”Jack McIntyre and Caroline Gerard have never shied away from a challenge. As dual commanders of the American rebel forces, they now face the greatest adversity of their lives. Every decision has permanent consequences... -
The One He Craves by A. Marie Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSHE’S BAD FOR HIM, he’s bad for her, yet being together seems so right it shouldn’t be wrong... but it is. The very thing that should pull Nim and Andretti apart pushes them together and they find themselves unable to escape each other after one night of forbidden desire.In another man’s arms is the one place Nim should’ve never been and also the only place she felt she was ever meant to be... -
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SEAL Out of Water by Abbie Zanders, Suspense Sisters
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRetired US Navy SEAL Commander Gabriel Michaels has finally found peace after decades of active duty and two failed marriages. No tangoes, no red tape, no women — just his rifle, his fishing pole, and his loyal coon hound on a pristine piece of lakefront heaven. But when the Assistant Director of Homeland Security asks for his help, he can’t say no...Categorized as:
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Motorhead by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJerk. Angry bastard. That’s how people describe me. Everyone in this small town knows to steer clear of me. Thing is, they don’t know me. They don’t know what I’ve seen, what I’ve done. So I’ve learned to put up a shield to protect both me and them. When everything gets to be too much, I escape on my beloved Harley, the wind in my face calming my soul...Categorized as:
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Bouncer by Kim Jones
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI was born a 1%ER. I earned the right to be a King.For the past ten years, I’ve dedicated my life upholding the legacy that is Kings of Carnage Motorcycle Club. My job as a Nomad is to ensure that King Nation thrives as a whole. And that the poor decisions of one charter doesn’t determine the fate of the patch...Categorized as:
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Storm Front by Lisa N. Paul
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Darker the Storm, The Deeper the Pain... Love knows no bounds when two people are destined to be together. One fights to maintain the distance; while the other battles to close the gap. The Brighter the Light at the End… Will they move forward together or finally close the last remaining door to their past? It’s time for Ryan and Ashley to decide... -
Indescribable: A Friends to Lovers Romance by Jennifer Van Wyk
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI walked down the aisle and said “I do” to the wrong man.Unfortunately, it took me eight years to figure it out.It took me even longer to realize who was in front of me the entire time.You’d think that being a romance author would have helped me to see the signs that I chose wrong the first time and I would have been able to write my own happily-ever-after so easily... -
Archer by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Nurse and The Hot CopArcher GrayBeing the new officer on the Laurel Springs Police Department has been a blessing. They've treated me like family since the moment I started my first shift. It's what I've wanted since I left home at eighteen. Life is going amazing, especially when I meet Alisa, a nurse at Laurel Springs Medical... -
Wrecked By You: A Tortured Hero Billionaire Romance by Tracie Delaney, CT Cover Designs
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill my broody, tormented billionaire boss wreck me—or save me?Six months ago, I escaped from a monster in the dead of night, our five-year-old daughter asleep in my arms. Desperate and rapidly running out of cash, my luck finally turns when I land a bartending job at a swanky Los Angeles nightclub... -
Hometown Hitman by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI never planned to return to Albans Cove, until a family emergency has me rushing back home for the first time in fifteen years.Everything’s the same in the small, quirky lake town—everything except the shy girl I left behind.As the owner of the local inn and bar, Whitney Morgan has grown into the confident spitfire I always imagined she’d be...Categorized as:
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River by C.E. Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first time I met Kalina Lawson, she nearly passed out. Being a firefighter, I couldn’t just walk back to my cabin. I stayed with her until I knew she was all right. But her warm and friendly company is refreshing, and I quickly become enamored with the stunning cabin manager... -
Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe’s a convicted felon out on parole for a crime he didn’t commit. She’s the girl who put her life on hold while he was away. Can the two pick up right where they left off?He never should’ve gone on that beer run. If he’d stayed at the party, kissing Robyn by the bonfire, his life would’ve turned out totally different... -
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Rock God by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThey call me The Rock God. As lead singer of the multi-platinum selling rock band Onyx Knight, I have a life most people can’t even dream of… until it all becomes a nightmare.Our bass player dies.Now we’re tasked with the impossible job of replacing him or hanging it up for good.On top of the world just shy of my thirtieth birthday, I can’t imagine walking away. Not now... -
It Must Be Your Love by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsSuccessful Seattle Realtor Mia Sullivan is nobody’s fool…apart from that one week five years ago when she gave away her heart to a sexy musician who gave her nothing in return but a few sinfully perfect days—and nights—in his bed. Though she swears she never wants to see him again, he’s the one man she’s never been able to forget...Categorized as:
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The Brave Line by Kate Stewart, Edee M. Fallon
She is a five foot seven long list of things he can’t have. He is a determined cop, desperate to keep his heart sealed behind his badge. Michelle is a survivor. With a fresh perspective on life, she trades her tragic past in California for the coastal waters of Charleston. Fueled by a new career as a dispatcher, she’s determined not to let her scars weigh her down...Categorized as:
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Remedy by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestselling Author, Kaylee Ryan. A sexy new standalone about a second chance with your brother's best friend. It took one night with her to know she was my forever. It took one minute for me to climb out of bed and drive away from her. It's taken me three years to confess that leaving her behind was the biggest mistake of my life... -
Beautiful Failure by Mariah Cole
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIf you're looking for a heartwarming story about a girl who falls deeply in love with a troubled boy who changes her life--a sob story with pretty metaphors and a million ways that'll tell you how "broken" she is, STOP. Don't read another word of this. I'm not that type of girl... -
A Twist of Fate by T. Gephart
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLexi is a successful PR manager for a multinational firm, based in Melbourne, Australia. She is an energetic and impulsive soul whose passions sometimes control her life. Through a twist of fate she is chosen to represent a famous client, catapulting her into a new life in New York – fulfilling her in a way that she had never imagined. When Lexi meets Alex, sparks fly... -
Tipsy by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsJulie Preston is an artist. But her canvas isn’t paper or clay. It’s hair. She spends her days coloring, blow drying and styling her clients hair at the Razor’s Edge salon. Julie is also annoyed. She went out on a date and had a great time, gave the guy her number and the jerk never called... -
Rocky by Nikita Slater, Jem Monday Publishing
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Hell’s Jury MC romance novel by USA Today Bestselling Author Nikita Slater.Jess… I have no place to call home until him.With a father in prison and my brother dead, I’m on my way to Reno to give Dutch’s cut back to his MC. Unfortunately, an unplanned act of kindness sends my life spinning out of control.Now I’m caught between the Hell’s Jury MC and their rivals, and I don’t know who to trust... -
This Time Around by Catherine Mann
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAir Force flight surgeon Grayson Clark and NGO worker Lori Rutledge shared a romantic summer full of promise and ultimately heartbreak. But after his turbulent childhood, Gray’s ill-equipped to offer Lori the security she craves. Separate is better. Or so he thinks until they’re paired on a military rescue operation to an overseas orphanage... -
Arrogant Officer by Lauren Runow, Jeannine Colette
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt all started when I got an email. Let me rephrase. A sextortion email from someone claiming they tapped into my computer and recorded me while watching an adult graphic video. If I don’t send them money, they’ll show everyone in my contact list. As a chemistry teacher at a private school, I panicked. Not only do I love my job, I need it... -
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Handling What's Mine by Autum Remington
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRenee What happens when you close your eyes, point to a map, and let fate decide where your next stop in life is? You end up in a small town on the Florida/Georgia line and find your destiny. Even if that destiny includes a feisty little girl, an overprotective Alpha male, more brothers than anyone would ask for, and a whole lot of adventure on the side...Categorized as:
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The Bodyguard by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHunter Sloane is a no nonsense ex-mercenary with his own security firm. The last thing he wants to do is shadow another Hollywood starlet with more looks than brains. When the call comes in, his guys are all out on assignment, and he's left holding the bag, so he bites the bullet and takes the job. The first few weeks are so smooth he starts to relax... -
Without Judgment by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDo you know what I got for always being the good girl? A cheating ex, fake friends, and now a scandal that has even my own father ashamed of me. No one believes it isn’t me on the video. My new bodyguard is no exception. Mason is not only my brother’s best friend, but my newly assigned babysitter who wishes he was anywhere but here. He’s both hot and judgmental...Categorized as:
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Unspoken: A Short Story by Stephanie John
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMy first rule of business–never mix it with pleasure. Ever. One unexpected encounter with a new employee and that fundamental rule was forgotten. With a single touch, Kara Collins obliterated the order of my disciplined life, forcing me to question everything I believed in. Intuition told me I needed her, ensuring I couldn't forget my second rule. Trust my instincts. Always... -
Late Call by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsShe’s a high class call girl. He’s taking over his father’s business. Seven years ago, they fell in love in Paris. They walked away at the end of the summer, never imagining they’d meet again.Now he’s her client. We fell in love the way you jump from a cliff. Hard and fast with a reckless sense of abandon. The six weeks we spent together changed my life, but at seventeen, I was naive... -
It's Vegas, Baby (A Vegas, Baby Novella) by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Andrew Lennox spotted Autumn standing at the registration desk of his Las Vegas hotel, she was instantly his obsession. With Autumn leaving to spend a year in Africa, their time was limited. But Drew was determined to use every second convincing Autumn of what he already knew. She was his. And no matter how long she was gone or how far away, that would never change...Categorized as:
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Tangled by Elizabeth Reyes
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJust when Romero thought he'd conquered his anger issues... Now that Izzy has earned her credentials to teach at a college level, Romero is doing his best to be supportive. Even after she informs him she won't be teaching. She'll be assisting a professor—a recently divorced professor whom she'll work with side by side... -
Bad Girls Don't Marry Marines by Codi Gary
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe bad girl who stole his heart ... Valerie Willis has done it all: tattoos, one-night stands, even strip poker. And now she can add getting a messy public divorce to that list. Back in her hometown of Rock Canyon, Val just wants to bury her head and wait for the scandal to pass...Categorized as:
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City Under Siege by R.J. Prescott
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLondon is a city in flames. Tensions are high and a critical situation is about to go from bad to worse. The Prime Minister wants to send a message, and the SAS will be the ones to deliver it. Emotional detachment is my speciality. I’m ruthless and cut throat, but there is nobody better. Sarah Tatem is an innocent... -
Instalove Island by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen my brother tells me he’s going to lose his job as the producer of the reality show romance Instalove Island I do what any good sister would do and help him out. But what my brother didn’t tell me is that he’s also cast my brother’s best friend for this reality show romance... -
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Sizzle by Gina Watson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSIZZLESt. Martin Family Emergency Responders*Can be read as standalone* A Louisiana fireman, Clay St. Martin liked his hoses bound tight and his women bound tighter. He’d not had a traditional relationship in years and was positive he’d found the answer to all his needs and The Hoodoo Pot—Baton Rouge’s elite members only sex and bondage club... -
Always You by Zoe Dod
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSome secrets were never meant to stay hidden…Seven years ago, Star made a deathbed promise that changed the course of her life.Keeping it a secret from the man she loved, she lied and drove him away.Now he’s back and the past is about to catch up with her.Star Roberts has spent years working hard as a single mum to forge a career and life for herself and her daughter... -
Hot as Sin by Bella Andre
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTHEY’RE LIVING LIFE TO THE EXTREME…AND BURNING UP THE COLD MOUNTAIN NIGHTSOnly total desperation could reunite Dianna Kelley with Sam MacKenzie, the irresistible bad boy she walked out on ten years ago. But the fearless firefighter with the awesome wilderness skills is the only one who can take her where she needs to go...Categorized as:
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Midnight Secrets by Lisa Marie Rice
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFormer Navy SEAL Joe Harris nearly died—twice—on a medevac helo after being blown up by an IED. He’s not moving too great these days, but if there was ever a woman designed to jump start a man’s hormones, it would be his new neighbor. Meeting Isabel—loving Isabel—brought Joe back to life... -
Midnight Secrets by Lisa Marie Rice
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen danger lurks, look to the MEN OF MIDNIGHT: dark, dangerous, and willing to do anything to protect the women they love. Former navy SEAL Joe Harris nearly died—twice—on a medevac helo after being blown up by an IED. He’s not moving too great these days, but if there was ever a woman designed to jump-start a man’s hormones, it would be his new neighbor... -
Flare Up by Shannon Stacey
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNursing a broken heart while everybody around him seems to be drowning in happiness has Grant Cutter wondering whether staying with Engine 59—or even Boston Fire—is in his future. It’s tempting as hell to pack up what fits in his Jeep and hit the road...
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