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Chestnut Springs 4-book Collection by Elsie Silver
Title in This 1. Flawless2. Heartless3. Powerless4. RecklessFlawlessThe rules were simple . . . Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble.But now I'm stuck with her. There's only one bed. And, well, rules are made to be broken.I'm the golden boy of professional bull riding. Or at least I was until it all blew up in my face... -
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Blinding Trust by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsBlinding Trust is told by Savanna and Colt. The book starts where book 6 left off. The family is at Conner and Amy’s oldest daughter’s fifth birthday party. Once the family arrives home, Colt is visited by someone from his past, (KRISTA’S BROTHER)who has changed his name to Zeke. He is a recovering addict and the lead singer of a popular rock band. Zeke is only visiting for one reason... -
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![A Forever Love by Kelly Elliott]()
A Forever Love by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe moment Garrett Mathews sees the woman of his dreams, he vows to fight with everything he has to win Emma Birk’s heart. Garrett will embark on the longest, hardest struggle of his life to make his dreams a reality... -
![Southern Desire by Kaylee Ryan]()
Southern Desire by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI always thought love was black and white. You meet the girl and within the first meeting you’d know if she’s the one. You live happily ever after. My concept was a little off, but it worked for me. I don’t waste my time with women I don’t see a future with. The day I met Whitney, I didn’t get hit with the love bug, nothing spectacular happened, at least not how I expected it to... -
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![Loving Her by Jennifer Foor]()
Loving Her by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTyler Mitchell has been called many things, but his favorite title will always be "Dad". Isabella (Izzy) was the reason he changed his ways and learned to be the man that he's become. For eleven years he and Miranda have lived with a lie; the kind that could destroy the bond between him and the child that he's always claimed to be his own... -
![I'll See You in My Dreams by Sable Hunter]()
I'll See You in My Dreams by Sable Hunter
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsZane Saucier is handsome, brilliant, powerful, a practicing cowboy and a successful attorney, but he cannot see. Presley Love is smart, intrepid, and attractive, but she wants not to be seen. Through legal battles, family affairs, and a fight to make it in the world, these two unlikely partners discover a true love greater than any obstacle... -
![Harvest of Love by M. Moreland]()
Harvest of Love by M. Moreland
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDanica RawlinsShe’s a career woman, constantly busy, under pressure, and in demand. But the job that once seemed like a dream to her now feels more like a nightmare.When the stress gets too much, she escapes the office and drives, discovering beauty in the wide-open spaces that surround her in the country. Leaving the worries behind, if only temporarily... -
![Sugarplum Dreams (Mistletoe Meadows Christmas romance) book 3 by Jessie Gussman]()
Sugarplum Dreams (Mistletoe Meadows Christmas romance) book 3 by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWilson McBride has been working with Judd Landis to make the lives of the residents of Mistletoe Meadows better through their Secret Saint escapades. But there is one woman who needs more than a few little presents and a Christmas tree. She needs a husband... -
![Something You Won't Forget by Monica Walters]()
Something You Won't Forget by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeing rejected by girls during his teenage years, Dylan Berotte chooses to live his adult life on his own terms. When he finally emerges from what he considers his ugly duckling phase, he only wants one thing from women… temporary pleasures. Simply the thought of love sours on his stomach. It isn’t until the scare of his lifetime occurs that he decides to reevaluate his life’s choices... -
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Red Dirt Heart Imago by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen Charlie Sutton’s neighbour Greg is notified by the Queensland government that they intend to run a pipeline through his property, Charlie vows to help him fight it. Then Travis remembers seeing butterflies at the creek near their joining fence line - the same butterflies they couldn’t find in any Australian butterfly book... -
![Racing Hearts by Lauren Landish]()
Racing Hearts by Lauren Landish
A tomboy tames the cocky cowboy next door in Wall Street Journal and Washington Post bestselling author Lauren Landish’s forbidden romance. Luke is damn near invisible, or at least that’s how he usually feels. He takes care of things around the ranch before his boss-brother even knows there’s a problem, and no one even notices when he's done... -
![Always a Fake Bridesmaid by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Always a Fake Bridesmaid by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe moment Ewan McBride entered my life, my world tilted on its axis.When we part, I promise him I owe him anything for saving my daughter’s life.What I didn’t expect?Being his fake date to a wedding—in two days.It was only supposed to be a favor, but we can’t deny the attraction.Only he lives a state away and my life is in Colorado with my daughter and the Montgomerys... -
![Over the Sea to Skye by Sue Moorcroft]()
Over the Sea to Skye by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne summer on a beautiful island could change everything…LOSE YOURSELF FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN THIS ESCAPIST, ROMANTIC READ ABOUT FOUND FAMILY FROM THE MILLION-COPY AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR... -
![Rewriting Grey by L.A. Ferro]()
Rewriting Grey by L.A. Ferro
"Bad choices make epic stories. Write one with me."Iverson Grey wasn’t supposed to be my happily ever after.He wasn’t even on my radar.I came to Copper Falls, expecting to settle my sister's estate and learn about the woman I never knew existed until I was notified of her death. Little did I know that stories about her weren't the only thing that awaited me in the small town...Categorized as:
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![Wicked Outlaw by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott]()
Wicked Outlaw by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCole loves the city. He loves the noise, chaos, and having tacos delivered at 2 a.m.He loves his job at Ward Security. He might look like a bodyguard, but there’s nothing better than being counted as one of the hacking tech triplets.There is no way he will ever love horses, cows, and the great wide open of Texas.At least, that’s what he thought until JB Alexander rode into his life...Categorized as:
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![Malicious Wedding by B.B. Hamel]()
Malicious Wedding by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn obsession spanning decades. A ghost from my past.I turned away from the darkness—but Carson wants to drag me back.I thought my life was charmed. I own a bar, have great friends, and things always seem to work out in my favor.At least until Carson Crowley comes storming back into my world.He’s a mafia prince, the kind of man that smolders whenever he enters a room... -
![After The Vows by D.E. Haggerty]()
After The Vows by D.E. Haggerty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe sexy cop next door wants nothing to do with me. Until he asks me to marry him to save his daughter. When Lucas moves in next door, I don’t waste any time trying to get his attention.But the police officer who looks strong enough to throw me over those wide shoulders of his and carry me away isn’t interested in me.Time for desperate measures... -
![A Not So Fictional Fall by Savannah Scott]()
A Not So Fictional Fall by Savannah Scott
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsI live for happily ever afters.And I'm finally meeting my favorite romance author in person! Only, all this time, I thought author, Amelie De Pierre, was a woman. It turns out, Pierre Toussaint is the man behind the books that make me weak in the knees.He could be the consummate book boyfriend with his dreamy hazel eyes, strong jawline, and those black-rimmed glasses. Not to mention that accent... -
![Practically Perfect by Jennifer Youngblood]()
Practically Perfect by Jennifer Youngblood
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsParadise isn’t quite what she thought. But is her unexpected attraction to an unruly, hunky cowboy really the best thing for this divorcée?Penelope Primrose has worked tirelessly to create her picket-fence bliss. After dreaming of a beautiful home and an idyllic small-town lifestyle, the would-be Southern belle perfected impeccable grooming and manners to land her childhood sweetheart... -
![The Growly Outcast's Promise by Kat Baxter]()
The Growly Outcast's Promise by Kat Baxter
Annabelle Once upon a time Greyson Hendricks was the only thing I ever wanted, but that was a long time ago. Now I’m focused on more practical matters … namely satisfying my grandmother’s ridiculous demand that I get married so that she doesn’t cut off me and (more importantly) my sister...Categorized as:
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![Rescued By the Mountain Man by Mia Brody]()
Rescued By the Mountain Man by Mia Brody
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan this grumpy mountain man who doesn’t believe in love find forever with the sunshine woman he rescued?PiperThis is not how I imagined the start of my vacation. First, the rental car breaks down then a huge bear appears, and now this grumpy mountain man is rushing to rescue me...Categorized as:
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![Fret Me Not by Sarah Estep]()
Fret Me Not by Sarah Estep
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere's a fine line between love and fake....Rockstar Sam Shoop has retreated to his secluded cabin In Crane Cove for some privacy. Unfortunately for him, the residents haven’t gotten the memo and want to set him up with every available person they know... -
![Baked Inn Love by Erin Branscom]()
Baked Inn Love by Erin Branscom
Friend’s to lovers, fake marriage, epic road trip, millionaire, single parent, different worlds.Things have been rough for frazzled single-mom Allie. The only bright light in her life is her son, four-year-old Caleb, who’s now healthy after a lifetime of being chronically ill. She finally feels like she can breathe again. Until she’s unexpectedly fired from her job... -
![Country Liquor by Madison Faye]()
Country Liquor by Madison Faye
He’s a country devil with a heavenly tongue. They call him the Liquor King. Wild, untamed, dangerous, and undeniably dominant. This is wrong. This is filthy. ...But this just might be love at first lick. Winona: First he made me scream, then he made me gasp for more. I made a deal with the devil. I’ll be his fake wife for a cut of the huge inheritance he’s about to land... -
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![Falling For You by Hope Ford]()
Falling For You by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFalling For Alpha Hero 2 An Alpha Man, Curvy Woman Romance Terry She was my friend’s wife. When he died, I tried to help her out. I told myself it was for him. But really it was for her. I fought my attraction for her… until I couldn’t anymore. When she finds out something that will change her life forever, I step in. I do the right thing, heck it’s the only thing… and then I fall in love... -
![Royal Package by Lili Valente]()
Royal Package by Lili Valente
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Royal Package is a legend in its own time, a pleasure-giving national treasure I’m far too generous to keep to myself. But I have one rule: No good girls. And they don’t get much nicer than sugar-and-spice Princess Elizabeth. You’d think a woman who designs lingerie would be sexy and fun. You would be wrong... -
![Her Accidental Prince by Holly Rayner]()
Her Accidental Prince by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne day, you’re unemployed and at a crossroads. The next, you wake up in bed with a prince – and you’re married to him! Poppy Moran was going nowhere. Newly unemployed and resisting the prospect of heading back to the States, she throws caution to the wind, and herself into the arms of a mysterious stranger… Prince Max loves his country, but feels the weight of living in the public eye heavily...Categorized as:
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![Claiming Jane by Hope Ford]()
Claiming Jane by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI married her because she had no one.She was my best friend’s sister and when he died I owed it to him to take care of her.For seven years, I kept my distance.I went on every deployment I could and I gave her space.I thought I was doing the right thing.Now, it’s time for me to retireAnd I’m going home.She has her own life now... -
![Dearest Eulalia by Betty Neels]()
Dearest Eulalia by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsConvenient bride…loving wife?Eulalia cannot bear the thought of losing her home, especially at Christmas! But with money running out she knows there’s no hope…until handsome surgeon Aderik van der Leurs show up on her doorstep – with a very convenient proposal!Though Aderik appears to want her simply as his convenient bride, he’s yearned for beautiful Eulalia from afar...Categorized as:
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![Montana Sky by R.J. Scott]()
Montana Sky by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen they spend time alone on a Montana mountainside will Tyler ever convince Martin that like sapphires, love is worth searching for? Martin’s name was the very last on a kill list. The son of a murderer, he’s had no childhood; lost in a horrific holding pattern of death that turned his heart to stone... -
![Becoming His Cowgirl: A Steamy Standalone Instalove Romance (A Man Who Knows What He Wants by Flora Ferrari]()
Becoming His Cowgirl: A Steamy Standalone Instalove Romance (A Man Who Knows What He Wants by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Girl from the city and a cowboy from the country are thrown together in this steamy instalove romance from Amazon Top 100 Author Flora Ferrari.Mom’s one of those coupon and contest people.Constantly entering this or collecting that to save a penny. The trouble is, apart from her having made a career out of it, her latest prize involves me.A weekend retreat at a real-life ranch...Categorized as:
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![Curves for the Grumpy Cowboy by Clara King]()
Curves for the Grumpy Cowboy by Clara King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's a city girl who's never set foot on a ranch in her life.But her hot cowboy boss doesn't need to know that...I came to the small town of Winterdale looking for a fresh start, and working as a ranch hand for a grumpy cowboy is about as fresh as it gets for a girl who grew up in an LA mansion...Categorized as:
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![Double Dog Dare by Ember Davis]()
Double Dog Dare by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHADLEYI’ve been hustling for my business, Paws Up, and now that we’re growing, I need to do some more research to make sure my treats and food are the best they can be. When I get an in to visit a dog training facility, I jump at the chance. I’m looking forward to everything I’ll have the opportunity to learn and getting out of Denver for a little while...Categorized as:
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![Jameson by Kali Hart]()
Jameson by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJameson: Bad Boys of Daisy Hills Book 5A Curvy Woman Alpha Bad Boy RomanceFor years, I’ve lived the life my parents wanted me to. I did what I was told and acted how I was expected. All to make them look good. I thought if I only played the part long enough, my parents would be supportive of my own dreams.They were not... -
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![His Summer Farm Girl (The Man For Her) by Kate Hunt]()
His Summer Farm Girl (The Man For Her) by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJasper needs a hired hand for the summer.What he doesn’t need is an inexperienced curvy girl like Noelle on his farm.But Noelle is determined to prove herself, and as much as Jasper tries to resist, there’s no denying that she’s a perfect fit for the job.Could she also be a perfect fit for his life?Dear Reader,She’s a grad school student ready to get her hands dirty... -
![Montana Savior by Hallie Bennett]()
Montana Savior by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsForty-year-old CEO Travis Gibson has everything a man could want after a childhood full of poverty... but a curvy beauty may be what he actually needs.Cautious Brooke Stanley is determined to stop being her brother's shadow and live her own life... and the silver fox club owner may be just the man to help her start anew... -
![She's My Kind Of Rain by Ella Embers]()
She's My Kind Of Rain by Ella Embers
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the blink of an eye or the strum of a guitar, a person's fate can shift in an instant. One choice, one action, one melody can change everything. Music has been the very essence of Daisy Holloway’s life for as long as she can remember. Driven by a desperate need to make her father proud, she throws caution to the wind and embarks on a journey to Nashville...Categorized as:
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![Cowboy's City Slicker by Aja Foxx]()
Cowboy's City Slicker by Aja Foxx
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings~Cooper~ I thought I had everything I could ever need right here on the Eagle Creek Ranch until Ethan Walker walked into my life. He was a city slicker right down to his polished dress shoes. He had no business being here, but I didn't want him to leave, especially since I can't seem to keep my hands off of him. Too bad he doesn't plan to stick around... -
![Marrying the Widowed Doctor by Iris West]()
Marrying the Widowed Doctor by Iris West
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLiamTo keep a promise and make my twins happy, I have no choice other than enter into an arranged marriage. Angel Clark is too young for me but the infertile curvy beauty wants kids more than she wants a husband. Which makes her the perfect bride for a man determined to never open himself up to the pain of loss again... -
![Curves for the Loner Cowboy by Clara King]()
Curves for the Loner Cowboy by Clara King
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHer brother’s best friend is a hot older cowboy…He’s also completely off-limits.When I drop out of college and leave my abusive parents behind, my older brother Cade takes me in. His cabin in Crave County is a dream come true, and I’m determined to build a new life for myself here. Then I meet my new neighbor, and everything changes...Categorized as:
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![Stud Farm: The Delancey Brothers by Joanna Blake, LJ Anderson]()
Stud Farm: The Delancey Brothers by Joanna Blake, LJ Anderson
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere's a feisty little filly who needs taming. And I'm just the man for the job. My name's Clint McRae. I took this job without realizing how hard it would be. Hard to train a know-it-all trick rider like Pheonyx Delancey, Hard to get her all the way to the National Championships. Hard to keep my hands off her... -
![Play Action Fake by Kameron Claire]()
Play Action Fake by Kameron Claire
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat happens when the fake engagement to the hot, rich, footballer starts to feel real? Deacon Scott needs a fiancee—like yesterday... -
![His Little Sunshine by Della Cain]()
His Little Sunshine by Della Cain
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThere’s nothing Daddy loves more than to watch his Little Sunshine rise.Brad paid his dues for years, looking for a way into his dream job as an interior designer. Being an assistant was great and all, but he wanted to give people places they longed to be… he had no idea his break would come in the form of an adult’s nursery... -
![Yours, Forever by Leonor Soliz]()
Yours, Forever by Leonor Soliz
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMarrying a sexy, outrageous billionaire in Vegas was a wager on my future. His arrival in my small town two weeks later? Not in the prenup.My deal with Maximiliano Errázuriz is nothing more than a bold business move. He needs a wife to overcome his father’s schemes, and the money he offers will fix all my problems.To trick his father, we’re living together and pretending we’re in love... -
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![Catching the Cowgirl by Lucy Darling]()
Catching the Cowgirl by Lucy Darling
Luka WoodsI’m a creature of concrete and metal. Skyscrapers and glass. Killer angles and sharp edges. I like it that way, especially given my penchant for going up against some of the worst of the worst as part of my government hacking work. I’ve never wanted soft, not until I met June. She’s my opposite, everything I’ve avoided, everything I thought I didn’t want. I was so, so wrong...Categorized as:
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![Headed for Home: A Small Town Standalone Romance by Harloe Rae]()
Headed for Home: A Small Town Standalone Romance by Harloe Rae
From USA Today & Amazon Top 5 bestselling author Harloe Rae comes a witty and heartfelt romance about a former baseball pro determined to head straight for home with the sassy single mom he was destined to reconnect with.I’m willing to admit that I shouldn’t read spicy scenes in public.But in my defense, the opportunity rarely rises elsewhere...Categorized as:
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![Texas Christmas by Rose Bak]()
Texas Christmas by Rose Bak
When you’re an introvert who works on a ranch, it’s pretty hard to meet women. Unless they fall from the sky…Peter Jeffers spent his entire life working on his family’s ranch. His friends joked that he could have been a grumpy mountain man if Texas wasn’t so flat. But the truth is, the peace and quiet of working on the land suits him. Even if it gets a bit lonely…Dr...Categorized as:
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![Accidental Knight by Nicole Snow]()
Accidental Knight by Nicole Snow
Accidentally wed to a screaming hot stranger. I inherited a freaking husband. Grandpa's will was a shocker: huge fortune, gorgeous ranch, and the best horse ever. The fine print? Marrying Mr. Grump-alicious. The man who's supposed to protect me from...what, exactly? That's what I hope to find out if Drake Larkin ever talks. I know what I'm in for the first time his glance tears me open...Categorized as:
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![Forever Her Cowboy by Lucy Darling]()
Forever Her Cowboy by Lucy Darling
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThey think I’m a good old boy. Who knows, maybe I am, but not when it comes to my Noelle, my little sister’s best friend. I’ve been patient. I’ve followed the rules. I’ve waited for her. But now I’ve come to claim what’s mine.My family has plenty of deep roots, put down for generations. Now, I’m ready to lay down some of my own... -
![Unwrapping the Mountain Man by Bonnie Poirier]()
Unwrapping the Mountain Man by Bonnie Poirier
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSofiaReplying to a spam email to be a mail-order bride may not have been the smartest thing I had ever done, but it’s too late to change it. But with no prospects, and standing on the brink of homelessness I had nothing to lose. The promise of a quiet marriage to a wealthy mountain man didn’t seemed like everything I needed...
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