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![あせとせっけん 11 [Ase to sekken 11] by Kintetsu Yamada, 山田金鉄](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/6552b8e2c112bf11fe9b43e1.jpg)
あせとせっけん 11 [Ase to sekken 11] by Kintetsu Yamada, 山田金鉄
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING. The ceremony is just around the corner, but there’s still a lot to be done: finalizing the guest list, sending out invitations, picking out wedding favors, figuring out flower arrangements… The tasks are endless and exhausting. Can Asako and Kotaro get everything done in time for their big day? ! FINAL VOLUME! -
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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 9 by Kintetsu Yamada
COME WHAT MAY. Now that Kotaro and Asako have gotten used to living together, they’ve started to think about what their future holds. It’s an exciting—and somewhat terrifying—prospect, one made all the more difficult when the haunting reappearance of a ghost from Asako’s past threatens their happily ever after. .. -
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![Sweat and Soap, Vol. 3 by Kintetsu Yamada]()
Sweat and Soap, Vol. 3 by Kintetsu Yamada
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe 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... -
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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 4 by Kintetsu Yamada
Natori and Asako are back from their first trip together, a romantic getaway to Hokkaido. But when Asako returns to the office, her anxiety comes back, too, because it’s time to let their secret out and reveal their relationship to their coworkers. Natori sets up a lunch to introduce Asako to his teammates in product development... -
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![Sweat and Soap, Vol. 3 by Kintetsu Yamada]()
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... -
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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 10 by Kintetsu Yamada
FIRST COMES LOVE, THEN COMES. .. . .. well, a whole lot of stuff. Kotaro and Asako have been through a lot, and now they're finally ready to take the big plunge. Whatever comes next, they're committed to seeing it through -- together. -
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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 2 by Kintetsu Yamada
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsIn an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward. .. and that line is where Asako — a woman who sweats copiously — met Koutarou — a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's, er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other! Asako's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Liliadrop... -
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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 7 by Kintetsu Yamada
After a lot of discussion and planning (and so many Post-It notes), Kotaro and Asako move in together, and a new era of their relationship dawns! But will these meticulously-laid plans stand up to the pressures and annoyances of real life? Pressures like. . -
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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 5 by Kintetsu Yamada
With great effort, the notorious workaholic Natori has managed to carve out a real holiday break, with time away from the office to spend with his girlfriend Asako... -
![A Mother for Christmas by Jackie Weger]()
A Mother for Christmas by Jackie Weger
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDecker Davenport is on a deadline. He has thirty days — Christmas Eve, to be exact — to remodel a St. Augustine Victorian house or the owner will put it back on the market. Not a good time for Decker’s decorator to take off on a honeymoon, leaving him with Annalise Owens, a stand-in with a malaise he isn’t privy to... -
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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 6 by Kintetsu Yamada, 山田金鉄
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward. .. and that line is where Asako -- a woman who sweats copiusly -- met Koutarou -- a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's, er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other! WOULDN’T IT BE NICE. Despite all the anxieties and obstacles, Asako and Natori’s relationship has proven its staying power... -
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Sweat and Soap Vol. 6 by Kintetsu Yamada
Despite all the anxieties and obstacles, Asako and Natori's relationship has proven its staying power. Since deciding to move in together, they've found a home they both like, and a new chapter in both their lives has begun! But now that they've taken this adult step, there's an even bigger one looming further up the staircase. .. but can Asako even think about marriage without breaking a sweat? -
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Time for Love by Marie Force
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsDr. David Lawrence has spent the last two years atoning for his sins and recovering from the devastating breakup with Gansett Island golden girl Janey McCarthy. As the island's only doctor, he's had ample opportunity to show his fellow island residents that there's more to him than the guy who disappointed Janey so profoundly... -
![The Promises We Break by Berlin Wick]()
The Promises We Break by Berlin Wick
Ember. It was supposed to be one night with one incredibly handsome stranger. A night of giving into temptation and forgetting all my inhibitions. Instead, it ends with wedding vows and promises of “I do”. But it turns out, this is exactly what we need for the sake of both our blooming careers. Especially after my new boss tasks me with the opening of a hot new lifestyle club... -
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![Sweat and Soap Vol. 8 by Kintetsu Yamada]()
Sweat and Soap Vol. 8 by Kintetsu Yamada
Now that Kotaro and Asako have met each other's families, things should be smooth sailing from here on out -- right? But there's still their first company trip as a couple, not to mention some unexpected. .. gains. .. of romantic bliss to navigate. With their inner weirdos rearing their freaky heads, can Kotaro and Asako keep their ship afloat? -
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Try Me by Adriana Locke
“Try me. ”. That’s what Drake Bennett said when I declared on my live podcast that no man could make me fall in love. The former pro football star turned sportscaster didn’t just laugh—he challenged my entire brand. Gianna Knows Best is built on the idea that love is a choice. Drake says it’s a feeling—a magical, uncontrollable, world-shifting experience. I call BS. He says I’m scared... -
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Second Hearts by G.J. Walker-Smith
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSecond Hearts, book 2 of The Wishes Series. Charli Blake's high tolerance for risk doesn't always work in her favour. After a year of living out her dream of travelling the world, the sunny West African village of Kaimte would be her last stop. She's bound for New York, in search of the boy she'd let go of long ago. For Charli, nothing has changed... -
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Maximum Risk by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMax Andrade:. Rich, bold, unapologetic. He is a man who doesn’t hear the word no—until he meets Tara. In his obsession to have her, he’ll offer her anything—except his heart. Tara Holmes:. Outspoken, hardworking, levelheaded. She makes her living by exposing unfaithful spouses. She doesn’t believe in love, especially not with a man who sees her as nothing more than a challenge... -
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The Golden Hustla by Wahida Clark
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsShe's the star sales associate of a profitable Atlanta "advertising" firm, WMM. She lives for top-of-the-line everything . . . and making enough money to finally reunite with her children. But Nina Coles is an ex-hood-rat in hiding. And no amount of paper can keep her safe from a ruthless FBI agent who's determined to take down the shady company she works for... -
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A Business Proposal, Vol. 3 by Haehwa, Narak
Mistakes were made. At the company dinner, Hari has one drink too many and wakes up the next morning with no memory of the previous night. .. except for a vague lingering sensation on her lips. Meanwhile, Yeongsuh also wakes up from a night of drinking, but unlike her best friend, she instantly realizes that something went very, very wrong. .. -
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Dr. Stanton Box Set by T.L. Swan
NOW AN AMAZON BESTSELLER IN FOUR COUNTRIES. If happiness is a gift. Then Cameron Stanton is my Santa Claus. I can't tell you the exact moment I fell in love with him. Only that I did. With every glance, every touch, every minute. .. . he stole a little more of me. They say that all men are created equal. Well that's a blatant lie! I know because I met Gods gift to women in Vegas,...Categorized as:
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![An Italian Island Summer by Sue Moorcroft]()
An Italian Island Summer by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWill one summer in Sicily change her life for ever? After her marriage falls apart, Ursula Quinn is offered the chance to spend the summer working at a hotel on a beautiful island off the coast of Sicily, Italy. Excited by a new adventure, she sets off at once. At Residenza dei Tringali, Ursula receives a warm welcome from everyone except Alfio , son of the Tringali family... -
![The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 3: The Case of Ritsu Onodera (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #3) by Shungiku Nakamura]()
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 3: The Case of Ritsu Onodera (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #3) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future? -
![Mountain Daddy's Fate: A Mountain Man's Baby, Second Chance Romance by K.C. Crowne]()
Mountain Daddy's Fate: A Mountain Man's Baby, Second Chance Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"A secret this BIG is what broke us in the first place. ". Three things I know about Eli:. 1. I broke his heart over a decade ago. 2. The reason I left him was. unspeakable. . A secret I've kept hidden all these years. 3. Even though I'm engaged to another man I'm still madly in love with. him. . How is this my life! ?! Eli's about to receive the biggest shock of his life... -
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![The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 3 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #3) by Shungiku Nakamura]()
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 3 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #3) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
![Heir of Shadows by Kris Michaels]()
Heir of Shadows by Kris Michaels
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhatever it takes. As long as it takes. ®. Blake King is a shadow no one sees coming. Code name Havoc, he’s a second-generation Guardian Security assassin, sanctioned to eliminate the world’s worst criminals. His next target, a European billionaire whose empire is built on corruption, trafficking, and blood. Elise Serra isn’t part of Blake’s mission... -
![Someday You Learn by Harlow James]()
Someday You Learn by Harlow James
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“I’m here to see my fiancé. I believe you know Parker, Dad…”. That sentence seems innocent enough in the right setting. But the woman’s father? Yeah, he happens to be my boss. The first time I met Cashlynn O’Neil, she thought she was going to die before the plane we were on ever left the ground... -
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Bossy Bachelors Box Set: Books 1 - 5 by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBossy Bachelors is Holly Rayner’s five book series of grumpy boss romance novels. Starring five hot and cantankerous bosses, and telling just as many sweet tales of workplace love, it features the following. The Boss's Triplet Surprise. Her boss needed a favor, and the two of them made a deal,. A fake relationship for a real baby,. Little does he know, this is a three-for-one deal! Dr... -
![Not a Strong Enough Word by Allie Samberts]()
Not a Strong Enough Word by Allie Samberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsScarlett Frye was once a literary genius. With two bestselling novels, a million-dollar book deal, and a love story of her own, she had it all—until the pressure broke her. Five years ago, she canceled her book tour, shredded her contract, and disappeared. She left everything behind, including Ryan Whitlock, the editor who believed in her… and the man she loved... -
![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. Join Valentina Wynter in the final book of The Skye Sisters Trilogy as she embarks on a summer journey that will change her life forever…. Over the Sea to Skye... -
![Not a Strong Enough Word by Allie Samberts]()
Not a Strong Enough Word by Allie Samberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsScarlett Frye was once a literary genius. With two bestselling novels, a million-dollar book deal, and a love story of her own, she had it all—until the pressure broke her. Five years ago, she canceled her book tour, shredded her contract, and disappeared. She left everything behind, including Ryan Whitlock, the editor who believed in her… and the man she loved... -
![The Engagement: A protective hero age gap romance by April Wilson]()
The Engagement: A protective hero age gap romance by April Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMack and Erin are finally getting their HEA, the ring, and the icing on their cake. This novella continues their story about two years after the horrific attack on Erin that nearly ended her life. Erin is healing emotionally and ready to move forward with her life. Mack has been biding his time, waiting for the right moment to propose. You'll find lots of feels and a sweet happy ending... -
![Falling for Love by Marie Force]()
Falling for Love by Marie Force
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsSince he won the Academy Award for best original screenplay a few years ago, Grant McCarthy's personal and professional lives have fallen apart. Abby, the woman he was supposed to marry, is engaged to someone else, and Grant is back at home on Gansett Island helping to run the family marina business while his father recovers from a serious injury... -
![Hawaii Can Suck It by MéLisa Ryun]()
Hawaii Can Suck It by MéLisa Ryun
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’m supposed to film him. Not fall for him. I’m Camila Morales—cargo pants-wearing, scrunchie-collecting, videographer to Reece Dare—a growly, tattooed YouTube adrenaline junkie. He’s hot, sure, when he’s not judging me for smiling (calls it a sign of weakness)... -
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![Sweet Distraction by K. Bromberg]()
Sweet Distraction by K. Bromberg
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA sexy single dad, nanny, forbidden romance from New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg. The rock star never planned on fatherhood. The nanny never planned on staying. But sometimes the biggest surprises come wrapped in pink bows and second chances. Gavin “Rocket” Caldwell, member of the world’s biggest rock band, lives fast—sold-out tours, wild nights, and zero responsibilities... -
![A Business Proposal, Vol. 5 by Haehwa, Perilla]()
A Business Proposal, Vol. 5 by Haehwa, Perilla
The big day is finally here. Taemu takes Hari to meet his grandfather and receive his blessing. .. only to be met with stone-cold rejection from the stubborn old timer. But Hari has no intention of giving up... -
![The Billionaire's Instant Triplets by Holly Rayner]()
The Billionaire's Instant Triplets by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe always said his business was his baby,. He didn’t think he’d ever want real children of his own,. But all of a sudden, he’s inheriting three! Tristan West never thought he would have a family, so he’s stunned when his carefully ordered life is blown up by the arrival of three adorable the niece and nephews he never knew he had... -
![Can't Help Falling In Love by Erika Kelly]()
Can't Help Falling In Love by Erika Kelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhat happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas…. The moment Beckett O’Neill retires from professional sports, he swears off schedules and commitments. His new gig has him hopping from one exotic location to the next. No strings, no responsibilities. Nothing that will tie him down. Until he runs into her, the woman who stole his heart for a night in Vegas. . -
![Reunited in Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully]()
Reunited in Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe’s the love he foolishly let go…. Ava Harrington, brilliant billionaire businesswoman, has conquered the world. And yet, scarred by a love lost fifteen years ago, she's built a wall around her heart, swearing off love forever. Ransom Yates’s culinary genius has taken him to the pinnacle of success as a magnetic celebrity chef... -
![A Summer Wedding at the Cotswolds Candy Store by Hannah M. Lynn]()
A Summer Wedding at the Cotswolds Candy Store by Hannah M. Lynn
Going to the chapel, but will they get married? After the holiday romance to beat all other holiday romances, it’s back to regular life for Holly Berry, and the sweet shop is busier than ever. With Jamie and Fin’s wedding coming up, Holly is rushed off her feet, making sure their big day is perfect. So when her handsome boyfriend comes to visit, she is both elated to see him and overwhelmed... -
![Oceans Apart by Karen Kingsbury]()
Oceans Apart by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsA riveting story of secret sin and the healing power of forgiveness. Airline pilot Connor Evans and his wife, Michele, seem to be the perfect couple living what looks like a perfect life. Then a plane goes down in the Pacific Ocean. One of the casualties is Kiahna Siefert, a flight attendant Connor knew well. Too well... -
![Home Base by Abbie Zanders]()
Home Base by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the third installment of the 2022 season of The Long Road Home series. No matter the road we travel, we're always heading for our Home Base. After fourteen years in the army, Dylan Grant is more than ready to come home, settle down, and seriously consider starting a family of his own. Thanks to one stolen, forbidden moment long ago, he might already have... -
![Saving Gavin: A Second Chance Military Romance by Kaci Rose]()
Saving Gavin: A Second Chance Military Romance by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI let her go before I enlisted. I left my heart with her. Now I’m home for good – my world has changed, my sight gone. Not only do I have to be with her every day as I learn to navigate the world around me, but I have to come face to face with my regrets. She deserves more than me. I need her. I want her... -
![One Hundred Dreams by Kelly Collins]()
One Hundred Dreams by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s a man trying to keep things under control. She’s a woman yearning to break free. Is this a disaster waiting to happen or a love story in the making? Actress Cameron Madden is sick and tired of being tired. With her last movie failing at the box office and her career in question, she heads to Aspen Cove to lick her wounds... -
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![Mr. Cocky by Leslie North]()
Mr. Cocky by Leslie North
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI lie down for just a second…. The next thing I see is the chiseled and extremely grumpy face of my billionaire client, Theo Barnes, looking down at me. If I’m Goldilocks, he has all the grouchiness of three bears. I was overworked and overstressed juggling photographing his fleet of yachts with my other projects. Add in a super comfy bed on one of his yachts and I’m out... -
![Stay With Me by Rebel Hart]()
Stay With Me by Rebel Hart
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![Fiona and the Fixer by Vanessa Vale]()
Fiona and the Fixer by Vanessa Vale
A bad boy fixer and a bombshell detective can work together on opposite sides of the law. .. or so I hear. I’m an overworked fixer who needs a break. When I’m asked to cat-sit in Coal Springs, I’m all for a few boring days. Except there is no break, and there’s no chance to be bored... -
![Craving Redemption: Discreet Edition by Tracy Lorraine]()
Craving Redemption: Discreet Edition by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA one-night stand I can’t get out of my mind. Trey was only meant to be a distraction, someone I’d never see again. Turns out the man starring in my wild fantasies, is also occupying the desk next to mine. My experience with men tells me that he can’t be trusted, but my heart— and body, tells me something different... -
![Just My Luck by Lena Hendrix]()
Just My Luck by Lena Hendrix
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsYou might think it’s reckless for a single mom to enter into a marriage of convenience with her boss . . . You would be correct. To make matters worse, Abel King is a grumpy local brewer with a criminal past. He also happens to be my boss and a total stick-in-the-mud. Every time I come to work with a smile and wave, I’m lucky if I can get a grunt in response... -
![The Biker Needs A Nanny by Nicole James]()
The Biker Needs A Nanny by Nicole James
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe grumpy biker needs a nanny! Full blurb to come.
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