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A Worthy Love by A.E. Valdez
Publicly humiliated, Marisa Banks is blindsided by the news that the man she’s been dating for months is married. Being called names she wouldn't wish on anyone in front of a room full of people by her boyfriend’s wife is enough to shake her identity to its foundations. In an attempt to rebuild, she makes a few questionable decisions.Asher Blaine is one of them...Categorized as:
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Consolation by Corinne Michaels
Natalie My life wasn’t supposed to be like this. I had a loving husband, a baby on the way, and a beautiful home. One second was all it took to destroy it all. One knock on the door ripped my perfect world apart. He said he’d come back. He lied. Then Liam returned and one night changed everything... -
RUSH by Emma Scott
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTo be blind is not miserable; not to be able to bear blindness, that is miserable. --John MiltonCharlotte Conroy, Juilliard-trained violinist, was on the cusp of greatness when tragedy swooped down on dark wings, crushing her hopes and breaking her heart. The music that used to sing in her soul has grown quiet, and she feels on the verge of setting down her violin for good...Categorized as:
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The Rage by Jaci J.
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThey say love comes in all shapes and sizes, and is found in the most unexpected places. I wasn't looking for anything when I knocked on that big, wooden door, but what I got was a rude ass, leather wearing biker who made me feel, and want things I never thought were possible. Rampage is crude, rude, and tough. He’s everything I’m not, but he’s everything I need... -
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Shelter for Sophie by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe’s shy, he’s stoic…not the hardest personality traits to overcome, but Sophie Carson and Roman “Chief” Proudfit have their work cut out for them. Sophie has a crush on the silent-but-studly firefighter next door. She’s been pining away silently while secretly helping the hardworking man by mowing his lawn—which he thinks is being done by her nonexistent husband and/or boyfriend...Categorized as:
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The Wager by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsFrom the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, THE BET THE WAGER Lose a bet, lose your heart... What is it about a junior-high crush that can send an otherwise intelligent woman into a tailspin? TV reporter Char Lynn wishes she knew. Jake Titus is too rich, too handsome, too arrogant: a trifecta that once lured Char into the best night-and worst morning-after-of her life...Categorized as:
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Crush by Kim Karr
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLogan McPherson and Elle Sterling continue to thrill in this powerful conclusion to the tantalizing, provocative, and unexpected sizzling romance that began in BLOW. The danger isn’t over. It’s only just begun. Circumstances brought them together and their undeniable connection won’t let them part... -
The Chance by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn The Chance, New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury delves deeply into a theme that resonates with us all: It’s never too late for those willing to take a chance... -
More to Give by Terri Osburn
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsCallie Henderson had to fight to put her tragic past behind her, but now the up-and-coming player in the hospitality industry is well on her way to happiness. She has her sights set on the lead renovation position at the Sunset Harbor Inn - an inn that just happens to be owned by Sam Edwards, the man who comforted her in her grief and gave her one night of passion before walking away... -
Heir to Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
Philip Wyndham has never envied his older brother for being the heir to Edenbrooke. He would much rather carve out his own destiny than live under the constraints of that position. But when his older brother dies unexpectedly, Philip's life is turned upside down as duty requires him to give up the life he planned... -
Kiss Me Tenderly by Anna B. Doe
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSebastian Black. The broody bad boy. The rockstar God with the most haunting voice I’ve ever heard. And, starting now, my next-door neighbor. I never thought I’d bump into my teenage crush on campus, but when it happens, any childish illusions I had about him are erased with a few harsh words. I don’t expect to run into him again, but I’m wrong... -
The Black Madonna by Stella Riley
Author revised and extended edition of this epic saga of love and revenge, set against the dramatic backdrop of the English Civil War. By July 1639, unpopular taxes, religious differences and no Parliament in a decade have turned England into a simmering cauldron of discontent. Less concerned by this than by his ailing finances, King Charles seeks ways of filling his empty treasury... -
Holiday Ever After by Amy Andrews, Kate Canterbary
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEleven sweet and sexy holiday stories from New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors! Grab a cup of cocoa and curl up with this collection that will warm your heart and curl your toes. Each story is a new standalone contemporary romance set within popular series, with no spoilers, no cliffhangers, never-before-featured couples, and hot happy endings...Categorized as:
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Eternal Ride by Chelsea Camaron
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTwo people once lost. Two people once broken. Two people who have endured the pain. One love brought them together. One love healed their hearts and made them whole again. One love carries them through both the good times and the bad. Shooter and Tessie have faced the shadows and demons that haunt their souls... -
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Let You Leave by Caisey Quinn
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNovella included in special edition of Keep Me Still New Adult Romance contains MA 17+ content Layla Flaherty had the perfect life, or close to it. Until a stranger gunned her parents down right in front of her, leaving her with seizure inducing PTSD. After years of trying to pass as normal and failing miserably, she resigns herself to being invisible... -
Wind Chime Café by Sophie Moss
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen single mother, Annie Malone, purchases a quirky Main Street café on Heron Island, she thinks she's finally turned her dream of opening her own restaurant into a reality. Hearing rumors that a developer is about to build a five-star resort on the sleepy Chesapeake Bay island, she plans to transform the café into a premier upscale bistro... -
You Could Do Damage by K.C. Mills
“When you love, you have the ability to destroy. Those lines often become blurred and we hurt those who we vowed to protect...”Kincaid needs a wife, Nari needs a family. When the terms are negotiated, they both realize that they’ve taken on more than they have bargained for.Kincaid is they type of man who’s life is all about power and control... -
Down And Flirty by Staci Hart
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNothing good comes after the third date.Date three is the crucial point when things get real, which is exactly why I bounce out the door, twiddling my fingers at whatever poor boy I’ve left behind. Because if I stick around, one of three things will happen: he’ll profess his undying love, he’ll get weird and stalky, or I’ll go crazy. Like, Sid and Nancy crazy...Categorized as:
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Breathe Me In by Cherrie Lynn
Their worlds collided in Leave Me Breathless. Now see how the sparks first flew for Ghost and Macy... She knew he was trouble from the moment she first laid eyes on him, but that doesn't stop Macy from taking a wild ride with Ghost when he invites her along. Something about him intrigues her... -
Dirty Tricks by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe sexiest, most mysterious Burke brother of all peels back his stage persona to reveal the real man—and the rock-hard body—behind the rockstar in the banging fourth book from New York Times bestselling author Emma Hart’s hot new adult series that began with Dirty Past, Dirty Secret, and Dirty Lies... -
Up to the Challenge by Terri Osburn
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsOpposites attract in a sexy tale of unexpected love When the Dempsey patriarch suffers a heart attack, Lucas Dempsey steps up to keep the doors of the family restaurant open. The proverbial prodigal son returns home to Anchor Island—putting family first and his quest to make partner at his high-powered law firm on hold... -
Dear Stranger by Winter Renshaw
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOnline lovers … offline rivals. Ambitious and career-driven, I have zero time for dating until Blind Love—an app designed for those seeking genuine romantic connections without the hassle of awkward first dates—hooks me in. The only catch? Ninety days of anonymous messaging are required before identities are revealed...Categorized as:
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For Logan by Soraya Naomi
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA New Adult Standalone. After a lifetime of loss, Logan Wade has no faith in things such as justice. He screws and discards women with ease, and deep down, he doesn’t even know who he is anymore. He’s an agent who’s defecting to the Chicagoan mafia, the Syndicate... -
Candy Cane Challenge by Melody Tyden
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne year ago, Holly and Jackson met when their best friends Gemma and Cole got together. There was an instant spark between them, but they were looking for different things. Holly wanted a fling and Jackson was after love. When it came time for him to return to New York, they parted as friends and Holly stayed behind in London...Categorized as:
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Torch's Torment by J. Lynn Lombard
TorchI've never been the type of guy who wants more than a one night stand. I've always given them what they want and leave 'em.That is until two beautiful women come into the Royal Bastards clubhouse.Daisy is what I've been missing. With her quick wit, charm and love shining in her eyes. She's too young for me.The other wants more than I can give her. Only she has secrets of her own...Categorized as:
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The Feud by Sawyer Bennett
As the oldest of his siblings, Ethan Blackburn bears the weight of responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Blackburn Farms, the largest Saddlebred breeding and training facility in Kentucky. Serious, gruff and solely focused on the success of the family business, Ethan isn’t one to mince words or waste time on anything that doesn’t further his interests... -
Real Good Duet by Meghan March, Elena Wolfe
Real Good Man Fall for a woman over text messages? No way in hell.Reality can never be as good as the fantasy, right?Wrong. It's better.Banner Regent is smart, funny, and she's so far out of my league, she might as well be royalty.I'm a mechanic from Kentucky. She's a New York City party girl.We were never supposed to meet, but one text started something neither of us saw coming... -
Best Laid Plans by Lauren Blakely
That time I had the brilliant idea to ask my good friend for lessons in sex-ploration… Awkward? Maybe. But how else is a good girl going to find out if she likes being naughty? I might be sweet as cherry pie, but I'm also bold and damn curious. And Gabe is charming, trustworthy, aces at seduction (or so I hear) and—bonus!— willing to give me lessons...Categorized as:
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In the Cards by Jamie Beck
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLindsey Hilliard flees her charmed life in New York, searching for answers after her fiancé’s betrayal fills her with self-doubt. Unfortunately, her rented Malibu home is next door to Levi Hardy, the sexy but insufferable man who humiliated her years ago... -
Stud Finder by Lauren Blakely
Man seeking woman: Hot, rich, smart, witty, self-made multimillionaire Internet genius seeks classy, intelligent, sexy, fun-loving woman who’s interested in settling down and sharing all the good things. There. Best. Ad. Ever. I will absolutely find the woman of my dreams, someone who’ll love me for me... -
Under the Rose by Kathryn Nolan
She’s about to go undercover with her arch-nemesis… From the outside, the gorgeous Freya Evandale seems like a quirky bookworm with a taco addiction. Most people would never guess she’s a proud drop-out of the FBI’s training academy and a highly-skilled computer nerd. These days, she’s happy as a private detective at Codex, specializing in stolen rare books...Categorized as:
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The Feel Good Factor by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThat inked bad boy who’s been striking sparks with me since he rode into town? Turns out he’s my new housemate, which adds up to a super-complicated living situation and chemistry so hot it should be illegal. I have a fantastic family, great best friends, a job I love…and now I’m up for a promotion to police sergeant...Categorized as:
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In-Laws vs. Outlaws by L.A. Witt, Cari Z.
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsReally, guys? Seriously?A fifth book after we said you were getting a standalone?Oh, and now you want a wedding . Because you’ve made it through four books and—You know what? Fine. But we’re not going easy on you.Bet you wish you’d just gone to Vegas don’t you, August and Ricardo?In-laws vs. Outlaws is the final—so help us, it really is the final —book in the Hitman vs. Hitman series... -
What The Heart Finds by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings* The Stars Landing novels are all independent and stand alone books that can be read as a series. For those interested, this is #3 * When ambitious LENA EDWARDS receives orders from her boss to go to an inn located in a small town called Stars Landing, she follows her orders in the hopes that she will finally receive a well deserved promotion... -
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Mister Dimples: A Hero Club Novel by Lindsay Becs
Is it possible to crush on a voice?My favorite thing to listen to is Juniper Love’s podcast show, Go Sports!. Hearing her uninformed, teasing commentary on every game she watches makes me laugh—even when it’s my team she’s talking about. I might be her biggest fan.I thought Troy Tipton was just a nice guy with a gorgeous smile. Until I learned he was a fan-favorite NFL star quarterback...Categorized as:
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Paint Our Song by Maia Kinley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMiles Curtis, a painter, owes his success to the popular band Cloverlily. Their music helped him get out of a slump many years ago, and he’s been a huge fan ever since. When he temporarily moves back home to help his family’s inn, he finds out that their guitarist, Calvin Lowe, is staying in one of their rooms...Categorized as:
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Far from Paradise by Daryl Banner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSEANYI'm on the run from a bad family situation. Everyone said Dreamwood Isle is where I would find happiness at last, a balmy and promising beach town on the Texas coast.I'm tired of curling up on park benches. I hate stealing to survive. But it seems even here in paradise, I'm still struggling to find a place I belong... -
Just the Thought of You by Tinnean
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsQuinton Mann and Mark Vincent - still as dangerous, intelligent, and perceptive as they were when they started playing mind games with each other, and still in love. With Quinn having inherited the Mann family estate in a state of serious disrepair, he and Mark with the help of their family and friends decided to fix it up and then live there, together... -
The Match by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsConfronting my family’s nemesis wasn’t on my to-do list. Neither was falling for him. After my difficult divorce, I thought my life was over. But now, I’m happier and more successful than I could’ve ever imagined. My cosmetics business is thriving and I’m almost ready to get back out there and find Mr. Right. Almost... -
The Impertinent Miss Templeton by Lynn Messina
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA PATENT FOR PASSION No, no, no! It doesn’t matter how many times the Duchess of Trent (The Harlow Hoyden) requests her help with a delicate matter regarding a patent for her sister’s invention, Tuppence Templeton will not lend a hand... -
Falling into Forever by Delancey Stewart
I had it all. Killer job, to-die-for apartment overlooking the Hudson, and the successful, doting boyfriend.Well, he was successful, at least. Guys who dote don’t break up with you via Post-It.After that, I did the one thing I swore I’d never do. I went home to the smallest small town there is—a place so backward my family was still engaging in a hundreds-of-years-old feud with the Tuckers...Categorized as:
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Unbreak My Heart by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsExperience all the feels in this unforgettable, second chance, standalone romance from #1 New York Times bestseller Lauren Blakely! $2.99 for release DAY only! I didn't break her heart, and she didn't break mine -- we broke each other's. I never stopped loving her, but time and distance played its cruel role in ripping us apart three years ago when she moved halfway around the world...Categorized as:
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Like a Boss by Lili Valente, Sylvia Pierce
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the market for a hot tip? Here’s one. Don’t bang your best friend’s little sister. Especially when she’s an investigative journalist and your company is the target of her latest exposé. Unfortunately, I’ve got a hard-on for high-risk bets, and I’m more than eager to invest my considerable stock holdings in Ellie Seyfried’s…ahem…glorious assets... -
The Deepest Blue by Christina Lee
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLee exchanges skyline for swampland in the next book of her male/male romance series, Roadmap to Your Heart. Rugged and conventional Callum Montgomery enjoys running Shady Pines hunting preserve, except for the secret that's eating him alive. When his sister brings a date for a family wedding, he can't stand the arrogant city slicker with the stick up his perfectly fine ass... -
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The Kiss on Castle Road by Lauren Christopher
Natalie has always been the fun Grant sister: the one with the constantly packed suitcase and the zest for life. But this carefree existence is wearing on her. When her oldest sister, Olivia, invites her to Lavender Island for three months, Natalie jumps at the chance to look after her niece, prove she’s not irresponsible, and take a much-needed vacation from men... -
Runaway Wallflower by Bianca Blythe
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne Swarthy Sea Captain Lord Rupert Haywood, future Duke of Belmonte, has no desire to manage an estate with his corrupt father. He prefers to roam the ocean with his crew of rugged pirates. One Awkward American Ever since Louisa Carmichael's brother unexpectedly inherited a dukedom, her mother's expectations for her have veered in a distinctly vertical direction... -
Exes & Ho Ho Hos by Pippa Grant
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s been a very good boy this year... Eight years ago, I let the woman I love walk away over canned cranberry sauce. And it was the worst mistake of my life. So when she shows up to play Santa for my daughter’s preschool Christmas party, you’re damn right I’m going to try to get her back. Except Kaitlyn Holly’s lost all of her Christmas cheer... -
The Cocky Thief by Mallory Crowe
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe best thief in the world may have met his match... Austin Miles can get into any building, safe or vault in the world if he wanted to,but when a former cop obsessed with revenge threatens his most important asset,his reputation, he finds himself accepting a job that even the best would balk at. The only silver lining as he's putting his life on the line is the sexy,mysterious Jennifer Murray... -
Endorsed by Marni Mann
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"Endorsed is the perfect blend of scorching hot passion and emotional-charged romance." —USA Today My client’s younger sister is off-f***ing-limits. Getting my first big client signed to the NFL was the second best moment of my life. Escorting his sister back to her hotel was the first...Categorized as:
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The Ruthless Gentleman by Louise Bay
As a chief stewardess on luxury superyachts, I massage egos, pamper the spoiled and cater to the most outlandish desires of the rich and famous. I’ve never had a guest want something I can’t give them. Until British businessman Hayden Wolf comes aboard—all sexy swagger and mysterious requests. He wants me. And Hayden Wolf’s a man who’s used to getting exactly what he demands...Categorized as:
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