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Without You: Scotch and Sammy duet - book 2 by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSammy. I left because I thought I was doing the right thing. I was falling on my sword. I thought I was saving everyone a lot of heart ache, and in exchange, I took all that ache on my own. I was supposed to be the hero, but instead I was the villain. He hates me with every fiber of his being…. It’s been thirteen years since we last saw each other. It turns out ghosts can’t be buried... -
![Ugly Duckling by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Ugly Duckling by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt wasn’t easy being considered the ugly friend. She’s known since she was young that life wouldn’t be easy, and that she would have to work hard for everything she got. Life was tough when you had a face that only a mother could love. For years, Sutton Sway goes through life knowing that she’s never going to have a happily ever after that she’s always dreamed of. So she settles...Categorized as:
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![Time by Penny Reid]()
Time by Penny Reid
From the New York Times Bestselling Author Penny Reid. A (brokenhearted) physicist. Now an infamous (who is LITERALLY EVERYWHERE! ! UGH! ) musician. The worst has already happened. Mona has learned that she has nothing figured out and plans are meaningless. After leaving her in Aspen, Abram is now breaking sales-records, rising to rock star fame almost overnight. Mona can’t seem to escape him...Categorized as:
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![Scenes from the City by Penny Reid]()
Scenes from the City by Penny Reid
No longer for sale. aka. .. the Festivus Surprise. 100% of proceeds go to Toys for Tots. This book cannot be read as a standalone. It is a collection of short scenes following the ladies from the 'Knitting in the City' series and will only be available in eBook format from December 1 - December 15, 2014. 'Neanderthal Seeks Honeymoon' - Janie and Quinn... -
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![BRANNA by L.A. Casey]()
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... -
![Jump by Emilia Finn]()
Jump by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI was a smokejumper for the majority of my career. Flinging out of planes at 15,000 feet and hoping to land with my bones in tact and a plan to slay wildfire quickly, safely, and with my crew all in one piece. Ainsley was a regular firefighter. You know, the kind who lives in town, rides in a truck, and wields a hose to save houses and hotels. We were a match made in adrenaline junky heaven... -
![Tangled Bond by Emma Hart]()
Tangled Bond by Emma Hart
One date with the sexier-than-sin Detective Drake Nash. Simple. Until you take into account that my brother finally proposed to his girlfriend, so Nonna is on a warpath—and the crazy old bat has Cupid by the balls...Categorized as:
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![The Consequence of Rejection by Rachel Van Dyken]()
The Consequence of Rejection by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA standalone second chance romance by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rachel Van Dyken. You know the universe is trying to tell you something when you get struck by lightning, but only after getting hit on by the elderly, almost getting run over by a semi, and running into the one who got away... -
![Happy Halloween from the Montgomerys by Kristen Proby]()
Happy Halloween from the Montgomerys by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsCaleb is spending his first Halloween as a dad! -
![Semantic Error, Vol. 3 by Angy, J. Soori]()
Semantic Error, Vol. 3 by Angy, J. Soori
Sangwoo and Jaeyoung’s feelings come to a head as the two clash over their views on what it means to be in a homosexual relationship! And while the two finally settle on having a purely physical affair to satisfy their needs and curiosity, Sangwoo’s inexperience with romance leads to a rocky start... -
![Neighbor from Hell: Collection Part I by R.L. Mathewson]()
Neighbor from Hell: Collection Part I by R.L. Mathewson
The New York Times Best Selling Series. .. . The collection of the first four Neighbor from Hell Novels: Playing for Keeps, Perfection, Checkmate and Truce. Playing for Keeps:. Done with being the world's biggest pushover, Haley decides that things are going to start changing... -
![Big, Bossy Problem: An Accidental Baby Romance by Lilian Monroe]()
Big, Bossy Problem: An Accidental Baby Romance by Lilian Monroe
Being a dog walker isn’t as glamorous as you might imagine. Unless, of course, you’re walking a tech billionaire’s German shepherd mix... -
![Beachside Kisses With My Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Kristin Canary]()
Beachside Kisses With My Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Kristin Canary
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the charming town of Hallmark Beach, love’s a food fight when old flames ignite and rivalries simmer. Things were sailing smoothly in my little slice of paradise until Blake “the Flake” Moffitt waltzed back into town, looking far too handsome for his own good—and mine. Once upon a time, I was hopelessly in love with my best friend's brother, but that fairytale is history... -
![Irresistible Bachelors: A Romance Collection by Lauren Landish]()
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... -
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![Out of The Blue by Carina Adams]()
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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![Conflicted Love by Lola Stark]()
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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![Banging the Enemy by Lili Valente]()
Banging the Enemy by Lili Valente
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsPop Quiz: You just banged a rock star you vowed to loathe until the end of time. What’s next? Hint: You don’t agree to be his fake girlfriend. And you certainly don’t fall in love…. Once upon a time, Cutter Comstock was the hot older boy who tormented me in high school. Fast forward thirteen years and I find myself in his bed, riding him like the last stud at the sex rodeo…...Categorized as:
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![The Man Bible: A Survival Guide by L.A. Casey]()
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... -
![Sure Shot by Kat Mizera]()
Sure Shot by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Fort Lauderdale. .. where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter! I gave up everything for hockey… even my chance at love. But relocating to Florida to be the starting goalie for the Lauderdale Knights is still the best decision I’d ever made. I have everything… except someone to share it with... -
![Enemies to Lovers by Gena Showalter]()
Enemies to Lovers by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter comes another scorching Original Heartbreakers tale featuring an aloof bad boy and the rowdy Southern belle who rocks his world…. Millionaire video-game creator Lincoln West has a dark and tragic past. The sought-after bachelor lives by a rigid schedule and a single rule—one relationship per year, lasting no more than two months. No exceptions...Categorized as:
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![Tapped by the Rockstar by Christina Hovland]()
Tapped by the Rockstar by Christina Hovland
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsInternet fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. As a teenager Samantha Johnson wrote a song that went viral in all the wrong ways. A pop song about her love of mozzarella sticks. She hoped for adoration but instead became a joke for an entire generation. She absolutely does not want to be in the limelight ever again. Or even near it. Since then, she's kept mostly to herself... -
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Mollify by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDean "Mr. O" Kellar has been following closely in the footsteps of his famous adopted father for years, but when Megan Davis pops back into his life suddenly he starts following him in a new light. She was the girl who saved Dean when they were children and the girl he needs to save now... -
![How the Light Gets In by L.H. Cosway]()
How the Light Gets In by L.H. Cosway
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHe came back to me 16 minutes and 59 seconds into Beethoven’s Symphony no. 7. We parted amid tragedy, so it seemed poetic. Dylan O’Dea, my childhood sweetheart, had once meant everything to me. Now we were strangers, and honestly, after eleven years I never thought I’d see him again. I lived in the world of the average, of getting paid by the hour and budgeting to make ends meet...Categorized as:
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![Overtime: Special Edition Paperback by Maggie Rawdon]()
Overtime: Special Edition Paperback by Maggie Rawdon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsColton St. George is the league’s star quarterback, the most eligible bachelor in the country, and the poster boy for “nice guy”. Everyone wants a piece of him. Including me—because I need him in front of my camera to raise money for charity. There’s just one problem. Before he was famous, I took his already broken heart and shattered it...Categorized as:
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![Otterly Scorched by Tara Sivec]()
Otterly Scorched by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIt’s been a lot of years and another lifetime since Dax Trevino was a playboy detective for the Franklin Police Department. He’s been through hell and back, and now he just wants to be left alone, so he can cuddle his otters... -
![Big, Bossy Problem by Lilian Monroe]()
Big, Bossy Problem by Lilian Monroe
Being a dog walker isn’t as glamorous as you might imagine. Unless, of course, you’re walking a tech billionaire’s German shepherd mix... -
![Make Me Crazy by Kennedy Fox]()
Make Me Crazy by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNever trust a man who gets paid to take off his clothes for a living and then uses it as a pick-up line to get girls in bed with him. Being an author’s assistant comes with its perks but when Maverick Kingston barges into my life and becomes my responsibility, he’s more than I can handle... -
![Since I Fell For You by Bella Andre]()
Since I Fell For You by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with the San Francisco and Seattle Sullivans. Now get ready to fall in love with the New York Sullivans! BOOK DESCRIPTION: Suzanne Sullivan doesn't need a bodyguard. After all, she's one of the most successful digital security specialists in the world―so she can most certainly take care of herself despite the problems she's been running into lately... -
![The Trouble With Gravity (Gravity Series) by K.K. Allen]()
The Trouble With Gravity (Gravity Series) by K.K. Allen
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKai's life is a series of choreographed steps, each one shielding her from the tragic memories of her past. Audition, dance, paycheck, repeat. It's a broken record, but it's what keeps her world spinning... -
![Never Kiss the Bad Boy by Lauren Landish]()
Never Kiss the Bad Boy by Lauren Landish
Survival Mode is how I live. My ghost kitchen is the place to be for every work crew in the city, and I bust my butt from sunup to sun down, while rubbing every nickel and dime together to scrape by. And it’s going fine. Until he shows up. Kyle Harrington parks his truck right in the middle of my drive-thru line and acts like the trouble he’s causing is no big deal...Categorized as:
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![Deeper by M. Malone, Nana Malone]()
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... -
![For The Love of Easton : A Single Parent Romance and Sequel to For The Love of English by A.M. Hargrove]()
For The Love of Easton : A Single Parent Romance and Sequel to For The Love of English by A.M. Hargrove
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat could be more humiliating than your father telling an almost perfect stranger that you’re single? I’ll tell you what—proposing MARRIAGE to him! That’s exactly what my father did. He basically tried to barter me off like a horse. Admittedly, said single dude was a veritable smoke show. Besides being exceptionally panty-melting, he was also a complete jackass...Categorized as:
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![Playing Rough: A Small Town Frenemies-To-Lovers Romance by Cassie-Ann L. Miller]()
Playing Rough: A Small Town Frenemies-To-Lovers Romance by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsExcerpt. Minka's lips tremble on a shaky exhale. "You and me are bad for each other, Deck. ". "And since when have either of us ever settled for what's 'good for us'? " I slide my fingers into her hair. "I'm done playing these games, Minx. If you love me, just let me know. .. ". Blurb to come. .. -
![Bossy Rockstar by Roxy Reid]()
Bossy Rockstar by Roxy Reid
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTen years ago he took my v-card,. Now he's my billionaire rockstar boss. A decade after dumping me without warning or explanation,. He's back in my life. Annoyingly, he's grown up to be extra hot,. With muscular arms I want to be wrapped up in,. And a cocky grin that really could stop the world from turning. For the first time in my life,. I understand the urge to throw my underwear at a rockstar... -
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![Lover by Ketley Allison]()
Lover by Ketley Allison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAgreeing to be his no-strings-attached, fake fiancée for a weekend is totally doable. Until I have to share a bed with this hot, bearded recluse. It was a necessary deal, considering my boss was blackmailing me and Wyn was nearing bankruptcy as a washed-up rock star. We had to do it to fix our quickly imploding lives...Categorized as:
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![Cap by Elise Faber]()
Cap by Elise Faber
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s the one he wants. And he’s not going to give her up without a fight. As the newly named captain of the San Francisco Gold, Josh is used to pressure and hard work. What he’s not used to? Women despising him. Jess, however, has taken an instant dislike to him, and no matter what he tries to do, he can’t seem to get beyond her prickly exterior... -
![Hating the Best Man by Jenny Fyfe, Natalie Murray]()
Hating the Best Man by Jenny Fyfe, Natalie Murray
“Packed with swoon, this story reminded me why I love romcoms. ”. – romance author Tarah DeWitt. Flynn:. My best friend’s about to get married, and I’m in love with his future wife. Believe me, I’d do anything to change it, but Ruby Quinn has been my dream girl since high school, and my stubborn heart refuses to let go. It gets worse. I’m pretty sure Ruby hates me, and I don’t blame her... -
![Dream a Little Dream by Sue Moorcroft]()
Dream a Little Dream by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMake a wish . . . Reflexologist Liza Reece has a dream. After a catastrophic break-up, she’s determined to rebuild her life from the wreckage. So when the opportunity arises to take over the troubled holistic centre where she works, Liza jumps at the chance. The only problem is she doesn’t have a penny. And Liza needs funds, and fast, because she’s not the only one interested... -
![50 Ways to Win Back Your Lover by Kelly Siskind]()
50 Ways to Win Back Your Lover by Kelly Siskind
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom Kelly Siskind comes a slow-burn romantic comedy about one man’s creative attempt to win back his high school sweetheart after a change in fortune gives them a second chance at love. Growing up, I had it all—my art, close friends, a gorgeous girlfriend who owned my heart—but then my life exploded. Turns out my father was laundering money, and my whole family got shoved into witness protection... -
![Risky Business by Lauren Landish]()
Risky Business by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSecrets are my life. Perception is everything, and I'm extraordinarily good at helping my clients hide their dirt—until him. Bad press about your latest movie flop? I can twist it. Need to repair your image after an embarrassing walk of shame? I got you. Reputation refresh? That’s me too. But my latest client challenges me in ways I never anticipated. Carson Steen... -
![The Devil Goes to Maui by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
The Devil Goes to Maui by Elizabeth O'Roark
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![Ending in Marriage by Debbie Macomber]()
Ending in Marriage by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRediscover an exciting and heartfelt, opposites attract romance from New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Duke Porter is the best pilot of Midnight Sons, a bush-plane charter service located in the small town of Hard Luck, Alaska. He is a rugged, no-nonsense traditionalist set in his ways... -
![Accidental Baby Daddy: A Single Dad Runaway Bride Romance by Mia Mara]()
Accidental Baby Daddy: A Single Dad Runaway Bride Romance by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRunning from the altar was just the beginning. Now I’m back in my small hometown… running straight into the arms of my ex. After ditching my fiancé in New York, I stumble into our town's bar looking like a runaway bride cliché. The last thing I need is a cute guy offering to buy me a drink... -
![Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Erin Mallon]()
Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Erin Mallon
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLilly. An opportunity to tell off the billionaire whose bank took my childhood home? Yes, please! The greedy, arrogant jerk thinks I’m here to interview for the job of his dog trainer (a. k. a. nanny), but he’s got a big storm coming... -
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![Cocky Quarterback: Eric Cocker by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Quarterback: Eric Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis series is 18+ERIC do you capture a girl's heart? Make her laugh. The waitress with the bird tattoo drawn up her middle finger got my attention by not caring if she has it. My team thinks it's hilarious she's not into me. Trouble is she likes musician types. .. . But hey, I'm a star quarterback and a Cocker which means I don't drop the ball...Categorized as:
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![Our Star-Crossed Kiss by Piper Rayne]()
Our Star-Crossed Kiss by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe’s got two strikes against her. Her name is Erickson and her parents own The Bagel Place. It wasn’t always that way. When we were nine, we were best friends. But then a feud between our dads ripped their successful business apart—and my best friend was ripped away too. Our paths were bound to cross again. Now, both our families are vying for the same spot on a Food Channel’s reality show... -
![Second Chance by Gena Showalter]()
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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![The Love Words by Amy Alves]()
The Love Words by Amy Alves
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen my daughter decided that the woman who has hated me for years is her new favorite person, I knew I was screwed. I met Chloe during one of the worst times of my life and she called me out as the troublemaker I was. After eight years, she still hates me. But I’m not some punk kid anymore. I have a daughter to raise, a life to build. Unfortunately for Chloe, that life is in her hometown... -
![Love In Transit by Jana Aston, Ainsley Booth]()
Love In Transit by Jana Aston, Ainsley Booth
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe concept:. What if you gave six authors the same blurb? Would the stories look anything the same? Or would they be as different as the authors writing them? The blurb:. You know those people that have a house full of motivational slogans? Embrace Every Moment, stamped on their coffee mugs. Always Kiss Me Goodnight painted above their perfectly made beds. I’m not one of those people... -
![Love & Ink by J.D. Hawkins]()
Love & Ink by J.D. Hawkins
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI'm a world famous tattoo artist with a six month waiting list. Everybody's begging me to put my ink on them. I'm the hottest shit in L. A. , and can get any girl I want. So the last thing I expect is for Ash Carter to walk into my shop and blow me off. I've spent the last seven years screwing half the women in the northern hemisphere, but nobody could come close to the girl I left behind...
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