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Soar High by Cherise Sinclair
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsShe survived.Kit survived her abusive husband. Survived imprisonment and beatings from the Patriot Zealots. Now free and healing, she can make a new life for herself and her son…except he has attached himself to a terrifying, scarred, tattooed ex-mercenary.Women take one look at him and flee.An ugly childhood and combat left Hawk with scars, a rasping voice, and an aversion to talking... -
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Maximus by Riley Edwards, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhat happens when a woman who’s done the unthinkable needs protection—can a man who’s lost his belief in humanity keep her safe? Max Brown doesn’t trust anyone but his team. The former SEAL learned early in life that people let you down—they lie, they steal, and they lie some more. Love is a word that is used to manipulate. Family is meaningless. Max is an island and he prefers it that way... -
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![Ember by Chelle Bliss]()
Ember by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsINKED PROTECTOR REUNITES WITH A SINGLE MOTHER.Rocco Caldo is tall, dark, and handsome, but not interested in love. Loyal to a fault, he can’t turn away an old friend in need or a beautiful woman on the run…especially when they have unfinished business.Rebel Bishop is a single mom, looking for shelter, not a handout... -
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Securing Jane by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Susan Stoker comes a new story in her SEAL of Protection: Legacy Series…Over the years, Storm North has witnessed two teams of Navy SEALs under his command find true love. He doesn’t expect the same for himself. He’s too old. Too jaded. Too set in his ways... -
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![Hammer by Cee Bowerman]()
Hammer by Cee Bowerman
After a rough childhood, Hammer settled down to live the good life. He had a wife he adored, children he doted on, and even the house in the suburbs with the white picket fence. But most of all, he finally had the stability he longed for growing up.When he made a decision to help a woman in need, that bliss was short-lived. What he thought was a horrible accident changed his life forever... -
![Stay for Me by Corinne Michaels]()
Stay for Me by Corinne Michaels
From New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes the final poignant love story in the Arrowood Brothers Series.Hollywood taught me everything I know about relationships—except how to be in one. As an actor, I became an expert at faking it. Faking that I wasn't affected by my childhood. Faking that I was okay. Faking that I knew how to save the day, the girl, the whole damn world... -
![Then & Now by Monica McCallan]()
Then & Now by Monica McCallan
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLily Connor has focused all her energy into becoming a successful wedding planner, and after five years, she’s on the precipice of taking on more responsibility at Southerland Wedding Company. When the chance finally presents itself, it comes with a complication she couldn’t have dreamt up in her worst nightmares... -
![Hearts at Play by Melissa Foster]()
Hearts at Play by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsBrianna Heart has a six-year old daughter and a twelve-year plan to keep her life as simple as possible until Layla turns eighteen. That means swearing off relationships and the drama that goes along with them, working two jobs, and being the best damn mother she can be... -
![Secrets Never Die by Melinda Leigh]()
Secrets Never Die by Melinda Leigh
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsMorgan Dane and PI Lance Kruger fight for the innocence of a young murder suspect—if only they could find him. When a retired sheriff’s deputy is shot to death in his home, his troubled teenage stepson, Evan, becomes the prime suspect. Even more incriminating, the boy disappeared from the scene of the crime. Desperate to find her son, Evan’s mother begs PI Lance Kruger for help... -
![A Hero's Chance by Maryann Jordan]()
A Hero's Chance by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRyan Coates does it all. Single dad with an ex who needs a reminder to spend time with their kids. Chief of the Baytown Station of the Virginia Marine Police. Sergeant at Arms for the local American Legion. Son. Brother. Coach. Friend.What he’s not doing is looking for a woman to add to his already busy life.Then he met her. Again.She’s the new doctor in town. And she remembers Ryan... -
![Blood & Bones: Shade by Jeanne St. James]()
Blood & Bones: Shade by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA past that defined a future... Shade has a secret.One he’s hidden most of his life.Secrets created in his past.Of a broken family. A little boy lost.Of broken dreams. With only nightmares left in their wake.As a prospect, his MC nicknamed him Shady because he’s quiet and keeps to himself.As a patched member of the Blood Fury, he changed it to Shade, because that’s what he prefers.. -
![Bleeding Chaos by Nikki Ash]()
Bleeding Chaos by Nikki Ash
Gage: I lost my first love. This time, I'm going to win the second girl who owns my heart—no matter the stakes. Being the drummer for Raging Chaos is the only thing that’s kept me going for the past six years. Even the music isn’t enough to drown out the guilt that's been suffocating me since what happened to Tori... -
![Dirty Little Midlife (fake) Date by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife (fake) Date by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBrooding, grumpy Des has a problem. He needs a date to his family's Thanksgiving reunion for reasons he'd...rather not say.Single mother and all-around hot mess Mia has an even bigger issue: She can't afford her rent, and her new landlord Des is a major you-know-what.So, they make a deal. One simple weekend away in exchange for a serious rent reduction... -
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Ruined by April Wilson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFinally! Sam and Cooper's long-awaited story is here... a second chance gay romance, with a guaranteed HEA. Sam... Coming out of the closet was easy. Falling in love with a man twice my age was not. Cooper grew up old-school, hiding his true self. He may be the love of my life, but I can’t be his dirty little secret any longer. He needs to man up and claim me if he wants to keep me... -
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![Hold on to My Heart by Bella Andre]()
Hold on to My Heart by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAshley Sullivan’s whole world changed when she got pregnant at seventeen. After the father of her child ditched her and their son, she bypassed college, shelved her plans to see the world, and went straight to managing the family café in Bar Harbor, Maine. For the next eleven years, she poured her entire heart into raising her amazing son, Kevin... -
![We Are Family by Beth Moran]()
We Are Family by Beth Moran
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom No. 1 bestselling author Beth Moran comes a story about family, friends and facing your fears. Thirty-three-year-old Ruth Henderson and her daughter Maggie have some hard choices to make. Following the tragic death of Maggie's father, they are left with a mountain of debt and broken hearts... -
![Next Time I Fall by Barbara Freethy]()
Next Time I Fall by Barbara Freethy
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhat happens when Mr. Wrong turns into Mr. Right?After three years of being a single mom, café owner Chloe Morgan is finally ready to take another chance on love. She's found the perfect man in Joel Bradshaw. He checks all her boxes when it comes to stability, commitment, and accountability... -
![Igniting Ivy by Samantha Christy]()
Igniting Ivy by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThey call me a hero.I save people. It's what I do.It's the only thing I've ever wanted to do. Then I meet her - the girl with the sad eyes. She's lost everything. Twice. And I know she's using me to forget her past. Just when things seem perfect, that past threatens with the unimaginable. They may call me a hero. But she's the one person I can't save... -
![Takedown by Nikki Ash]()
Takedown by Nikki Ash
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMila Pregnant and married at the young age of eighteen, I settled into my life not knowing there could ever be more. Until Mason, with his sexy smirk and magnetic baby blue eyes. With a single look and a few words, he made me feel sexy and alive. But as quickly as he came into my life, he was gone, leaving me wanting more... -
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Rescuing Wendy by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAspen “Blade” Carlisle is the last of his Delta Force team to find love…and he’s pretty bummed about that fact. Which might explain why he finds himself chatting up a telemarketer as if she’s a long-lost friend. But Wendy is surprisingly easy to talk to, so when they go from occasional calls during her work, to nightly conversations on their cells, it somehow feels right... -
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Second Chance Love by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI was his wife… but he left me.He broke my heart once, and if given the chance, he’d probably do it again.Which is why I’ve tried to get over him.I’ve dated, I’ve tried to let loose, but no matter how hard I try, my thoughts always return to Nash.Every guy I meet I compare to him.He was always overprotective and possessive... -
![Down & Dirty: Dawg by Jeanne St. James]()
Down & Dirty: Dawg by Jeanne St. James
Welcome to Shadow Valley where the Dirty Angels MC rules. Get ready to get Down & Dirty because this is Dawg's story… She has a secret. But little does she know, so does he... -
![Controlled Burn by Marie James]()
Controlled Burn by Marie James
As the mechanic for Blackbridge Security, when I make a mistake things don’t work properly.Correcting that mistake is the only way to get things operational.I meet issues in my personal life with the same mindset.How was I to know the woman I’ve been flirting with at the gym is the same woman I called a noise complaint on?I got her kicked out of her condo.My first response: Move in with me... -
![The Best of Me by Sharon Sala]()
The Best of Me by Sharon Sala
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTake a trip to Blessings, Georgia, where bestselling author Sharon Sala welcomes you with a touching small-town romance:An orphaned little girl who desperately needs a new homeA couple ready to welcome her with open armsFriendly neighbors who are always there for each otherA Southern small town where great things happen to good peopleRuby Butterman and her husband, Peanut, cannot have children,... -
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![Ethan’s Obsession (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) by Anna Blakely, Operation Alpha]()
Ethan’s Obsession (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) by Anna Blakely, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA former SEAL who wants what he can’t have. An artist who’s afraid to follow her heart. Danger lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect time to strike.Ethan “Apollo” McAllister’s world is filled with controlled chaos. As a former Navy SEAL and member of Tac-Ops, he’s used to running headfast into danger. He’s also damn good at keeping secrets... -
![Ethan’s Obsession by Anna Blakely, Operation Alpha]()
Ethan’s Obsession by Anna Blakely, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA former SEAL who wants what he can’t have. An artist who’s afraid to follow her heart. Danger lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect time to strike. Ethan “Apollo” McAllister’s world is filled with controlled chaos. As a former Navy SEAL and member of Tac-Ops, he’s used to running headfast into danger. He’s also damn good at keeping secrets... -
![Second Time's the Charm by Brenda Jackson]()
Second Time's the Charm by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYears ago, family tore them apart. Will sweet revenge lead to a second chance? Find out in the latest from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson! This one chance at revenge may be their second chance at love Part-time rancher and world-renowned musician Dylan Emanuel never forgot his college romance with Charm Outlaw... -
![Path To Restoration by TheFeveredBookaholic]()
Path To Restoration by TheFeveredBookaholic
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNate Hunter; aspiring boxer, brother to five younger sisters, and...stripper. Yeah, you read that right. After his twin sister went through an abusive relationship, Nate fought to restore her honor by starting a chain of nightclubs that hire and help victimized women get back on their feet... -
![Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks]()
Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsFrom the acclaimed author of The Longest Ride and The Notebook comes an emotional, powerful novel about wondering if we can change—or even make our peace with—the path we’ve taken.Tanner Hughes was raised by his grandparents, following in his grandfather’s military footsteps to become an Army Ranger. His whole life has been spent abroad, and he is the proverbial rolling stone . . -
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Reborn by Meredith Wild
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe’s death for hire… Some people measure life in hours. Days. Weeks. I measure mine in kills. A covert military mission gone wrong robbed me of my memory and any link to my past. This is my existence now. I execute and survive. Nothing more, nothing less... -
![Riverbend Reunion by Carolyn Brown]()
Riverbend Reunion by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsBack home is the best place to start over in a heart-stirring Texas romance about friendship, second chances, and small-town scandals by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown.Riverbend, Texas, doesn’t look like the crossroads of anywhere. But for four high school besties reuniting after twenty years, it’s a place to unpack a lot of baggage... -
![Engulfing Emma by Samantha Christy]()
Engulfing Emma by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSingle dad.Firefighter.Hero. On the heels of divorce, Lt. Brett Cash never expected to meet the woman of his dreams. Especially not during a robbery gone bad. But just because she's the woman of his dreams does not mean he's the man of hers . Emma is a child of a 9/11 hero taken far too soon. And she's not about to let her own daughter go through the same hell she did... -
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Static by Cathleen Cole, Frank Jensen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe'll break every law known to man to keep her safe…StaticAs a lawyer and prospect in a motorcycle club, I walk the line between two worlds.But when I met Gwen, a single mother with a heart of gold and a past full of pain, everything started to change.I no longer care what side of the law I’m on, I’ll do whatever it takes... -
![It Had to Be You by Beth Moran]()
It Had to Be You by Beth Moran
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPreorder the BRAND NEW novel from Number 1 Bestselling author Beth Moran! ‘Another gorgeous tale from the queen of comfort reads’ Growing up, sisters Libby and Nicky never knew who they’d find at breakfast.Their parents fostered children of all ages, and although the girls loved playing their part in providing a safe haven, it meant that life was rarely peaceful... -
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![A Time to Embrace by Karen Kingsbury]()
A Time to Embrace by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"Their whole life was a series of miracles. Can they really hope for one more? And as tragedy pulls their lives apart, can they somehow find that all-important time to embrace?" After twenty-one years, John and Abby Reynolds are back together and feeling like newlyweds... -
![For the Love of Summer by Susan Mallery]()
For the Love of Summer by Susan Mallery
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes an unforgettable tale about finding friendship with the unlikeliest person… As the owner of Twisted, Seattle’s best salons, Erica knows that the sharpest cuts come from the people we love. She’s terrified that she’s losing her teen daughter, Summer, to her “other” family, especially to her stepmom, Allison... -
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Heartbreaker by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom bestselling author Logan Chance comes a new, standalone, contemporary romance. On sale for only 99 cents for a limited time. They call me a heartbreaker. I’ve constructed the exact type of life I want for myself--isolated from feelings, and numb to the world around me. Running from my own fears. Pretending I own the world. I get paid to be an a$$hole... -
![The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery]()
The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"The perfect escape for readers wanting to get away."—Booklist One woman takes the vacation of a lifetime in this poignant and heartwarming story about the threads that hold a family together from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.Single mom Robyn Caldwell needs a new plan for her future. She has always put her family first. Now, with her kids grown, she yearns for a change... -
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Dirty Little Midlife Secret by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLily Viceroy arrived in Heart’s Cove with a suitcase by her side and two eensy weensy secrets tucked into the corners of her heart.Well, that’s if “eensy” and “weensy” are code for “terrifying” and “dire.”Clearly, the only thing for Lily to do is to engage in a good ol’ bout of denial... -
![Dark Memento by Katie Reus]()
Dark Memento by Katie Reus
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWelcome to Verona Bay, a small coastal town where the secrets just won’t stay buried—and people aren’t always who they seem. She was the one that got away… Eight years ago Serenity Washington watched as her twin sister was murdered. She was lucky to escape the same grisly fate. With her sister’s killer in jail, she relocated and tried to move on with her life... -
![Bittersweet Promises by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Bittersweet Promises by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew York Times Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan returns with the next generation of Montgomerys and a second chance romance bound in memory and heat.Leif Montgomery fell hard for Brooke Alder in Paris when they were young, and he thought their fling was just an early taste of what life had in store for him... -
![Knocking Boots by Jordan Marie]()
Knocking Boots by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI’ve always heard, don’t fall in love with a cowboy. I just didn't listen. I've sworn off men. They’ve never given me much in life, except a bun in the oven and grief. My kids are my life and all that truly matter. Until him. Jansen Reed is a living fantasy straight from the old west. Sexy drawl, tight jeans and that glint in his eyes that make my knees weak... -
![Every Little Thing by Marie Force]()
Every Little Thing by Marie Force
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGrayson Coleman has just moved home to Butler, Vermont after spending years working for a high-powered law firm in Boston. He’s looking for a simpler, less stressful existence in the sleepy little mountain town where he grew up with his siblings and Abbott cousins. Once the holidays are over, he plans to hang out a shingle and open a new general law practice... -
![The Christmas Inn by Pamela M. Kelley]()
The Christmas Inn by Pamela M. Kelley
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsExplore this delightfully cozy and joyful novel of second chances at the most wonderful time of the year, from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Kelley.A feel-good novel as delightful and comforting as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night, The Christmas Inn is bestselling author Pamela Kelley’s most heartwarming and magical book yet... -
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![The Truth in Tiramisu by Rachael Bloome]()
The Truth in Tiramisu by Rachael Bloome
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsEliza Carter can't keep a secret.Except the one she's been hiding for over eight years. And it's not the recipe for her world-famous tiramisu. With her bakery undergoing a remodel, her son struggling in school, and planning her best friend's wedding, Eliza's secret is the last thing on her mind. Until her high school sweetheart reappears, stirring up old feelings faster than her electric mixer... -
![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.. -
![Restorations by Nicole Dykes]()
Restorations by Nicole Dykes
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Sterlings have been through hell. They’ve each made mistake after mistake while trying to climb out of their grief and guilt and recover from an unimaginable tragedy that had a ripple effect of consequences reaching far further than their own lives.It seems the youngest Sterling may never find peace after everything that’s happened... -
![Edge Of Reality by Freya Barker]()
Edge Of Reality by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHorsepower and green thumbs meets justice and flip-flops.I’m a late bloomer.A geek, an introvert, an enigma, and a watchdog. My name is Paco.I’m determined enough to bide my time, yet too clever to pass up on opportunity. I’m a steadfast rebel.An outcast, a defender, a hothead, and an eccentric.My name is Mel.I’m resolute enough to carve my own way, but not too blind to see a better path... -
![Colorado Cold Case by Elle James]()
Colorado Cold Case by Elle James
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSole survivor of a mission gone wrong, Griff left the Navy to recover from his wounds and grief. The one person he’d loved had left San Diego while he'd been on a mission and hadn't returned or reached out. She’d said she was from Colorado... -
![A Family Affair in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk]()
A Family Affair in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMr. Right-Next-Door Single mom Chelsea Workman has learned to embrace the unexpected. When her beloved Aunt Barbara suddenly passes, leaving Chelsea her beautiful bungalow, Chelsea feels it’s a sign. Barbara had always known what Chelsea needed, and a fresh start in Good Hope, WI could be the answer to her prayers. It’s been several years now since child psychologist Dr...
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