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Another One Bites the Dust by Lani Lynn Vale
Alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00HDT3T4K. Her. I wanted him, but couldn't find the courage to have him. You know that feeling, the one where you’re too scared to go to sleep, too scared to go out, and too scared to do anything? Ever since my assault, I've been functioning, but not living... -
Safe Haven by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTyler Madden is a mystery, a sentinel passing through town and sticking to the shadows. He’s unforgettable to those who want to know him, but he prefers the darkness, and regularly seeks anonymity. It’s how he keeps his younger siblings safe and off the radar of those who may come looking. Kaia and Louie are not his by law... -
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BRANNA by L.A. Casey
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsBranna Murphy is a survivor, a wife, a friend, a sister, and a soon-to-be-mother. She doesn’t have time to linger on anything, especially on a silly argument about how many children she will bear. Ryder Slater is a hardass, a husband, a friend, a brother, and a soon-to-be-father... -
Bad Apple by Lani Lynn Vale
The road to hell is paved with good intentions…. Apple “Core” Drew needs The Uncertain Saints MC like he needs air. He is barely making it through the day, and each one that goes by takes him closer and closer to hell. Literally, not figuratively. He’s a half breath away from killing himself—maybe not by taking his own life, but he’s not against making someone else do it for him... -
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Ace by J.E. Daelman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSatan's Guardians MC are not hard-core reads. Each book covers a character of the MC, and although you can read as a standalone, it is best to read in order to know the characters previously mentioned. ACE. Ivy is Dollar's niece. She's a natural beauty, loves her bike, and a solid mechanic. My specialty is in the security room, managing the cameras and accounts of clients... -
Self-Licking Ice Cream Cone by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSelf-Licking Ice Cream Cone is book 12 in the OPS series and should be read in order. I never should have grown out my hair. That’s where this whole thing started. I was too rigid. Too organized. And nobody failed to point that out to me. So, I grew my hair out to prove them wrong. Now I had a fake career as a model, all in the name of keeping a woman named Juliette safe... -
On the Double by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEdward Markinson. You’ve read about them in Reed Security. You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are. But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors. The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed. Owens Protective Services. Defend. Investigate. Secure. -
Irresistible Bachelors: A Romance Collection by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFive must-read romances. Includes former Amazon Top 100 romcoms Anaconda, Mr. Fiancé, Heartstopper, Stud Muffin and Mr. Fix it. Featuring hilariously sassy leading women and the hunky men who tame them! Books 1-5 (of 9) of the Irresistible Bachelor series. Anaconda Football star and Internet sensation Gavin “Anaconda” Adams is the biggest celebrity this little town has ever seen... -
Illicit – A Sizzling Boxed Set by Calinda B., Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOver 20 illicit romances with the sexy heroes and strong heroines you crave! Lose yourself in the world of hot hookups, where the stories run from sexy to downright scandalous and the characters will leave you breathless. In these pages, you’ll find tantalizing romance, rekindled flames, and forbidden trysts... -
Out of The Blue by Carina Adams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPutting others needs before his own was all Mike Carson had ever done. First, it was the friends he loved more than family. Then it was his country. By nineteen, he was a father, a husband and fighting in a war not many people believed in...Categorized as:
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THE WATCHERS: 6 Military Romance Bundle by Kristina Weaver
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA KINDLE UNLIMITED FREE BUNDLE. Enjoy 6 Standalone, full length books in this bundle. More than 300,000 words. Approximately 1,000 pages. NO CLIFFHANGERS. VERY STEAMY. You've been warned :). Titles in this series:. Seducing the Storm. I’m a soldier. I’m a hard man. I don’t do love and I don’t do cute but the moment I meet Lenny Coleman that is exactly what I get... -
Coyote by Lila Rose
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHumiliated years earlier when in high school, Channa Edwards never expects to see her knight in shining armour again. In fact, she really doesn’t want to, but of course, life wants to mess with her again. It’s just by luck he doesn’t recognise her, and for a blissful moment, she thinks she’s got away with it. That’s until another situation brings her knight back into her life... -
Conflicted Love by Lola Stark
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsCONFLICTED LOVE (Needle's Kiss #2) - An Erotic Romantic Comedy. Book #1, TATTERED LOVE, is available now! Mature - Ages 18 and Up. Contains erotic sex scenes, humor and strong language. From Amazon Bestselling Author Lola Stark. Trip’s life motto is simple: get in, get off, get out...Categorized as:
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The Man Bible: A Survival Guide by L.A. Casey
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDo you know what you’ve got in your hands? A little piece of fucking treasure, that’s what. I’ve taken initiative here and have turned my trusty Man Bible into an actual survival guide, because the loot between these pages will lead to each of you having happy, stress free lives with your women. Pick this gem up, put your big boy pants on, and start reading. Trust me, you won't regret it... -
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The Rules We Break by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratings3 rules for protecting your best friends’ little And we broke them all…. Sierra Beckett is so off-limits I’ve never even looked at her twice. I’m best friends with her four brothers, and I do not have a death wish. Unfortunately, Sierra and I are stuck in a safe house with one bed and a set of rules we can’t help but break…. I know I should resist the temptation but I don’t want to... -
Onward: A Family Justice Novel by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author Suzanne Halliday's enthralling Justice Saga continues in ONWARD. There’s no time for dull moments in Bendover, the Arizona desert town that Justice calls home as changes and challenges keep everyone on their toes. Cam uncovers a shocking twist in a matter close to the heart of Family Justice. Domineau confronts her fears. Remy gets a surprise upgrade. Alex wobbles... -
Billionaires and Bad Boys: The Complete 7-Book Box Set by Nikki Chase
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEverything has a price. Including her. A collection of SEVEN full-length romances with HEAs and no cliffhangers, plus a never-before-published exclusive bonus novelette, featuring the couples from all seven stories that are included in the box set. GUILTY. I swore to keep my dirty paws off her. For her own good... -
Double the Dilemma by Emily Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKarissa. She doesn’t need anyone to save her. She is her own savior, so when her former foster sister is threatening to finish what she started, Karissa knows she needs to leave. No one is safe with Sena after her. Except, she didn’t plan on him. Razor, the far too sexy biker has made it clear that he wants her for his Old Lady, and he’s not going to give up... -
We Shouldn't by Katy Kaylee
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHunter Raven: A force of nature, the epitome of a broody alpha male. Enigmatic, broody alpha male. Guess I gotta push that out because I am his therapist now. Turns out, he is going to be my most challenging client ever! Everything about this relationship is wrong. He’s ex-military, running away from demons of his past,. And I’m supposed to be treating him... -
An Outlaw Monster by London Casey, Karolyn James
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe was going to kill one of my brothers. .. so I was sent to stop her - by any means necessary. This is the story of how she ended up my old lady, wearing my ink, and wearing a damn engagement ring. ☠☠. Someone's taken out a hit on one of our members. As the club's enforcer, it's my job to stop the killer and I'm ready to do whatever it takes. .. until I come face to face with the assassin... -
Take Down (Steel Infidels) by Dez Burke, Leo Taylor
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe thinks I'm her Guardian Angel. I know I'm her worst nightmare. I thought I had everything under control. Until the day I saved Maggie’s life. Most men would melt if a girl like her looked at them the way she looks at me, as if I was her savior, her protector. She sees the muscles, the tats, the hero the media makes me out to be... -
Mine Forever by Mia Ford
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne Sexy Flight Attendant. One Hot Pilot. And an eventful flight together! Drew. My job as a Pilot is demanding. I enjoy being in control! Until I meet Jess, my hot blonde flight attendant. There's nothing about her that doesn't drive me crazy. No matter what time and what place. But getting involved with a woman is the last thing I wanted... -
Deeper by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI fell in love with the boogey man. For ten years I have plotted and planned my revenge against the man who was all shadow and death. He took the most important thing in my life away from me and I meant to return the favor. Except, I was wrong. .. Now, because of my mistakes, there are men intent on hurting him. But I will not run from this. I need to protect him just like he would protect me... -
Before Sin by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey say love is all around. Yeah, for everyone but me. It sounds crazy, I know. Breaking News: badass bodyguard for the nation’s top security firm doesn’t know how to talk to women. That’s it, folks. I have no game. Luckily my newfound family at Blake Security accepts me exactly as I am. But there are things in my past, secrets , that I’d do anything to protect them from... -
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The Complete Firehouse 56 Series by Chase Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese four firefighters are too hot to handle! Our marriage might be fake, but the heat between us is real. Brady. Cassidy was always around. The girl next door. But as we grew up, my time in the military made us grow apart. She isn’t my little Ladybug anymore. She’s a confident, curvy beauty. And I want her to climb my ladder. Until her mom got sick and everything changed... -
Still Brazen by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow the hell did I, the perpetual bachelor, end up accidentally married in Vegas—to my client? As soon as I find out who’s trying to kill her, we’ll get a quickie divorce. .. or will we? I was never supposed to be married. I was never supposed to fall in love. I was never supposed to put her in danger. But now that she’s back in my life I wonder if some things shouldn’t stay in Vegas... -
Bearded Brothers: Mountain Brothers Series Box Set by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFive sexy mountain men and the lucky ladies who capture their hearts. Transport yourself into the charming and magical town of Blue River, Colorado as we follow the rugged, rowdy and hot Hunter brothers in their quests to find lasting love on the mountains. Book One: Her Mountain Daddy. I need to run my family resort alongside my rowdy brothers,. Not fall hard for my kids' home school teacher... -
The Right Choice: Difficult Choices 2 by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve put myself in an impossible situation. Giving my heart to two men has its consequences. I thought I’d lost my fiancé when I fell in love with his doctor. Gavin was my biggest support while Drew was in a year-long coma. He took my shattered heart and showed me I could love again. With Drew back, I’m torn. Torn into half. On one hand, I have to honor my commitment... -
Foreplay: A Bad Boy's Baby Romance by Rye Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCybersex has never been so great. Mr. Dreamy was a welcomed distraction. I let him own me in the worst way. Over and over. But he's been keeping a secret from me. And I have a feeling my growing belly has something to do with it. I have no problem getting girls in bed. Though with millions on the line my options were limited. So I created a profile on a dating site and got busy... -
Single Dad’s Spring Break: A Billionaire's Second Chance Romance by Rye Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEven after so many years, the attraction is f*cking undeniable. USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, RYE HART. Money can't fill the void inside my chest. Brooke is the only women who can make me whole. But, I screwed things up years ago. And she blames me for her insecurities around men. Luckily, Spring Break brought us to the same Caribbean island. She needs to know I've changed... -
Thunderclap Special Photo Edition by Dez Burke, Travis DesLaurier
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLila…. I can sketch Sam Mason with my eyes closed. Every line of his tattoos, every muscle in his arms. Even the crinkle around the corners of his blue eyes with every easy smile. I know him well. .. every detail. He's been my mark for weeks. Nobody said going undercover as an agent for the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives special units division was going to be easy... -
Thunderclap by Dez Burke
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTHE PLAYER HAS MET HIS MATCH. .. Sam. .. I admit it. I'm a player. I adore women and they love me. I've never met a woman that I couldn't wrap around my body with only a smile and a sexy wink. Until Lila blew into town. For the first time in my life, my tricks aren't working. I want her and she thinks I'm nothing more than a two-bit thug. It's time for the player to up his game. Lila. . -
Secret Baby with my Boss's Brother by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratings3 things you shouldn’t do when you’re a billionaire’s. I learned actions have consequences the hard way. All it took was one summer fling with my boss’s brother, and I ended up pregnant and devastated after hearing a secret that changed everything. Five years later, Kincaid reappears, pretending nothing’s wrong... -
January On Fire: A Firefighter Fake Marriage Romance by Chase Jackson
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOur marriage might be fake, but the heat between us is real. Brady. Cassidy was always around. The girl next door. But as we grew up, my time in the military made us grow apart. She isn’t my little Ladybug anymore. She’s a confident, curvy beauty. And I want her to climb my ladder. Until her mom got sick and everything changed. Her mother’s dying wish? To see her baby walk down the aisle... -
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Ex Marks The Perfect Spot by Cynthia Eden
He can’t be the hero. One moment, Chelsea Ember is sitting on a gorgeous, tropical island and sipping a cute drink, but in the next instant, she’s being tossed in the back of a van and spirited away. She’s terrified, desperate, and sure that she will never see her family again…then he rushes to her rescue. Her ex. Her gorgeous, hyper-controlled, heartbreaker of a former lover, Colt Easton...Categorized as:
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Second Chance by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsShe’s never felt desired. He’s never craved a woman more…in this sizzling classic from New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter. Previously published as Can’t Hardly Breathe. Dorothea Mathis has overcome the obstacles life tossed her way…but she can’t shake her long-standing crush on former Army Ranger Daniel Porter...Categorized as:
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This is the Wonder (The Clean Cut) by Tracey Ward
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI went to Europe to study. To have fun, to hide, to run away from the endless sea of choices that would mold and shape the rest of my life. I wasn't ready for any of that. I wasn't ready to have all the answers. I definitely wasn't ready for Jax. Handsome, sweet, and sporting the biggest blue eyes I'd ever seen, he swooped into my world and changed everything... -
Tangled Up in Love: Box Set by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDiscover the sizzling, sexy and thrillingly romantic New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Caught Up in Love series by Lauren Blakely, the author of Seductive Nights! This ebook contains the following four books:. • Caught Up In Us. • Trophy Husband. • Playing With Her Heart. • Pretending He’s Mine. -Kat Harper reconnects with her first love, Bryan, who broke her heart years ago... -
A Beautiful Purpose by Alicia Rae, Jovana Shirley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll Blake Johnson knows is the life of a Marine. After serving his country for eight years, he returns to his family for some rest and rehabilitation. Fighting an internal war, he battles the debate of extending his time in the military to keep serving alongside his brothers and sisters or transitioning back to civilian life and finding a new purpose... -
Cuffing Her: A Small Town Cop Romance by Emily Bishop
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's my only suspect. Guess I'll have to restrain her. We don't have a ton of crime in this small town. And usually it doesn't involve hot-as-fu@k chefs. As retired Special Forces, I like things safe. Orderly. Suspects are totally off limits. But around Naomi, I can't think with anything except my co@k. To say I'm closed off is an understatement... -
Keeping His Secret: A Secret Baby Romance by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy job doesn't allow for love. But I'm not letting her go. I've built my fortune on being covert. Innocent lives depend on my silence. Living a double life leaves no time for love. But Lilly makes me want to leave it all behind. Show my true colors, and see hers too. Her eyes give new meaning to 'top-secret. '. Her innocence disarms me... -
The Wrong Choice: Difficult Choices by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe guilt I feel when I find myself unable to stop staring at this hot neurosurgeon is unreal…. He quickly went from Dr. Carpenter to just… Gavin. The man is absolutely irresistible and the wrong choice for me. Gavin is responsible for bringing my fiancé out of coma. He’s not supposed to be a shoulder to cry on. Or one to share meals with. But the rules don’t stop him from stealing glances at me... -
Her Maryland Crabby Daddy by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGeographically UnDesirable. Crabs, good friends, and beer. That's pretty much what Ethan Davies' life consists of, and he's not looking to change it. He's certainly not looking for his sister's gorgeous, curvy best friend to turn his bachelor pad into her temporary home away from the Big Apple... -
Business & Pleasure by Tia Siren
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsGrant Jacobs. S*x god in a suit. My new boss. He's my dad's best friend. The man I've been crushing on since high school. Now the hunger in his eyes is making me weak. And he wants to teach me everything he knows. .. Grant:. I promised Crissy's dad to keep her out of trouble. So I hired her as my PA. Man was that a mistake. Her sassy mouth is made for kissing. Her curves for sin... -
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Red Hot Sizzle (Box Set) by Lacey Silks, Blair Babylon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME! Over 2000 pages! 14 Books! ALL BRAND-NEW! Stock up for your summer reading with this one great box set! 14 ALL-NEW, sizzling romance books about love, passion, and the best things in life! These books are all brand new and are only available in this box set! Fourteen new book boyfriends are here to woo you in this big box! Sit back, send the kids outside to play,... -
by M. S. Parker, Shiloh Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFormer Navy SEAL Adam "Reaper" Dedman is cruising toward the bottom of the pit of despair. The Navy has washed their hands of him and now he's got nothing else to do but waste the rest of his life. Or so he thinks. Down on his luck and running out of choices, Reaper agrees to meet the man who walked away from his mother... -
Single Dad's Sweetheart by Amelia Wilde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’ll give her more than just a kiss. Wilder Felix isn’t coming to some middle-of-nowhere town hours outside the city because he wants to. He has no other choice. He’s a devastated rock star on a required vacation. That’s all this is. He’ll force himself to write and indulge his daughter Isabella’s love of chocolate hearts... -
Accidental Kiss: A Single Dad Protector Romance by Mia Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe had two choices: live a lie forever or get killed. Libby Norris. Beautiful, fun loving, intelligent, kind, s@xy. My son's play school teacher. The only woman who stole my heart after my wife's death,. And also, the woman who doesn't know my biggest secret. One kiss was all it took. One kiss and I was hooked. I want to get lost in those beautiful eyes and that charming smile - forever... -
Unexpected Lover by Aubrey Wright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFalling for America's hottest hunk was unexpected. Why am I the one being summoned to find Will Barnes? One of Hollywood's hottest stars. Sure, my good friend is engaged to his buddy, but really? Me? Right Now? Come on, just one of his many successful movies flopped so cry me a freaking river. I've got bigger fish to fry... -
A Banging New Year by Ellis O. Day
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s New Year’s Eve and Adrian and Ellie meet again for another hot holiday. After Ellie’s disastrous breakup with her boyfriend, she’s done with alpha males. It’s a new year and time for her to find a new type of man. Until, sexy as sin Adrian enters her life once again. Adrian has no intention of letting Ellie get away from him...
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