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Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing by Jessa Hastings
Daisy Haites thought she’d left everything about her old life in the past: the crime, her family and the man she loves. But when her safety is threatened once again, she finds herself back under the watchful eye of her gang-lord brother Julian and her ex-boyfriend Christian, both desperate to keep her safe...Categorized as:
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Every Thug Needs a Lady by Wahida Clark
Every Thug Needs A Lady is the spellbinding sequel to Wahida Clark's Thugs And The Women Who Love Them . After taking us through the rugged, thug-filled lives of Jaz, Kyra and Angel, Clark now takes us into the unique and unbelievable life of their best friend Roz. She's sexy, beautiful, and a slave for the love of Trae, her irresistable thuggish beau... -
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![If You Don't Love Me We Both Die by C.M. Stunich]()
If You Don't Love Me We Both Die by C.M. Stunich
Megastar Tam Eyre has no idea what to do with the crumpled note thrown at his head: If you don’t love me, we both die. Bubble-tea-obsessed college girl, Lakelynn Frost, has 365 days to make the world’s most famous pop star fall in love with her. If she can’t do it, an old family curse will kill them both. Might be a problem since she can’t get tickets to any of his sold-out concerts... -
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No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNew York Times. and. USA Today. bestselling author Catherine Bybee lights the fuse, and the Stone siblings must rely on their wits and hearts to uncover a dangerous enemy…and an explosive secret. Taking over her late father’s company was never part of Alex Stone’s life plan. But now, sitting in the CEO chair at Stone Enterprises, she’s resigned to living her life alone... -
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![My Orc Billionaire by Veronika Kane]()
My Orc Billionaire by Veronika Kane
My new job is cooking for a grumpy, scarred billionaire…so why do I feel like I’m the one on the menu? You know what sucks? In today’s world, there are hardworking people like me drowning under medical debt—F* cancer, amiright? —and then there are guys with way too much money. Guys who treat cash like a weapon, who shouldn’t get to be both rich and unfairly hot. Guys like Abydos... -
![Ripple Effect by J. Bengtsson]()
Ripple Effect by J. Bengtsson
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe boys are back—the AnyDayNow boys, that is! RJ, Bodhi's best friend from Like the Wind, finds himself at a crossroads a year after the band officially broke up. After his solo career fails to take off, RJ retreats to a no-frills apartment where he can hide out from the world and wallow in self-pity... -
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Over Verdant Irish Hills by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWorld famous glass artist Sophie Giombetti is headed to Ireland to grab a new lease on life. She’s put her divorce behind her and wants a supportive community to raise her daughter. The quaint town of Caisleán, where she’s agreed to design a major installation, more than fits the bill. Best of all, she’s sure the verdant Irish hills will give her new inspiration... -
![Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour Book One) by Victoria Zak]()
Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour Book One) by Victoria Zak
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGracefall, the Vicious Love tour, coming to a digital bookstore near you. Gracefall hit the rock scene and never looked back. Now one of the hottest metal bands on the charts, things are looking up, until a tragic accident threatens to rip the band apart. Can the guys recapture the beat that rocketed them to the top, or will they crash and burn? He believed the lie... -
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Hot 4 by Stephanie Brother
When I asked the Banbury brothers to show me their hoses, I had no idea they were firefighters! I’m in Thailand at my best friend’s wedding when I decide that it’s time for me to search for some heat of my own. A little vacation fling is just what I need to turn my boring life into a raging inferno. Except there is nothing little about the guys I choose... -
![Breaking All The Rules by Sapna Bhog]()
Breaking All The Rules by Sapna Bhog
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA workaholic by day, a playboy by night – that is the reputation which precedes RITHWIK BALI – India’s most eligible bachelor - he always manages to create a stir, no matter where he goes or what he does. Tired of his extravagant lifestyle, his father gives him an ultimatum – marry within six months or relinquish his position as the Managing Director of his company... -
![Slasher Heart (Lapland Underground) by Holly Bloom]()
Slasher Heart (Lapland Underground) by Holly Bloom
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsWho knew joining a gang of criminals would be so damn complicated? I pledged my loyalty to the monsters that run Lapland, but the three men I’m bound to hide dark desires behind their smoldering stares. Zander demands control, West craves destruction, and Rocky seeks retribution. They all want one more thing, too. Me... -
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Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsReturn to Virgin River with the books that started it all…. The recipe for happiness: making it up as you go along. Rising sous-chef Kelly Matlock's sudden collapse at work is a wake-up call. Disillusioned and burned out, she's retreated to her sister Jillian's house in Virgin River to rest and reevaluate...Categorized as:
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Slay Bells Ring by Mona Marple
Welcome to Candy Cane Hollow, where every day feels like Christmas! It's New Year's Eve in Candy Cane Hollow. This winter wonderland may look festive and be home to the Claus Family, but all is not as it seems. The festivities take a turn for the bizarre when the giant glitter ball comes crashing down on cantankerous elf chef, Greasy...Categorized as:
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![LIMITLESS: A Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance: Book 2: Jace & Alex by Kaylene Winter]()
LIMITLESS: A Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance: Book 2: Jace & Alex by Kaylene Winter
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings"She snuck up on me and stole my heart. .. ". Sexy Viking drummer Jace Deveraux used his genius marketing skills to help propel Less than Zero (LTZ) to the top. Friends-with-benefits was the only thing he was capable of. Until free-spirited social media influencer Alexandria LeRoux made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Their secret, spontaneous global hookups were decadent, erotic, extraordinary... -
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![Take Me by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Take Me by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was the path to redemption I never saw coming. .. I’m Christian Giordano. Raised to rule and be ruthless. I take what I want, claim what I want. And, she’s my new obsession. Lilly was the angel in my kingdom of sin. A dancer up for auction to the highest bidder. That was the plan…. Until, I decided I wanted her for myself. So I closed the auction and made her an offer she couldn’t refuse... -
![My Millionaire Marine: A Fake Marriage Surprise Twins Romance (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers]()
My Millionaire Marine: A Fake Marriage Surprise Twins Romance (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStep #1: Refuse my marriage proposal. Step #2: Get a new job. Step #3: Take my eyes off my hot new boss. The first two steps were fairly simple, but it’s obvious that I have zero control over my own eyes. In my defense, I didn’t know that he was my boss when I first saw him. I had no idea that he was a millionaire and a former marine pilot. But the thing that shocked me the most was worse…... -
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Boss's Pretend Wife by Crystal Monroe
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFirst rule of a fake marriage? Don’t get knocked up. When my chiseled-by-God boss calls me to his office,. I think I’m about to get fired. But instead, CEO Bryce Hollis proposes. Marry him for six months,. Fix his playboy image so he won't lose his company,. And collect a giant bag of cash. I’m game. How hard could it be? Answer: very. Because from the moment he kisses me at our fake wedding,... -
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My Beastly Boss by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world believes that I’m dating a star quarterback. But the truth is… I’m using that lie to hide another secret. That big secret has a name…. Isaac Shepherd. Manager of the NFL team and one of my father’s closest friends. Let me just say that we tried. We tried really hard to ignore the fire that was brewing between us. Isaac is intense. A workaholic, and extremely accomplished... -
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The Right Song by Michelle Mankin
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe wasn’t just a rock star to her, and she wasn’t just any woman to him. JACK HOWARD is a gorgeous rock star with a tragic past. He's a nice guy. Since that terrible day, he has strived to do the right thing. Only with his disastrous marriage finally ending, he’s decided it’s time to take a walk on the wilder side of nice while on this tour. LORELEI LANE is a working girl with no future... -
![Lone Prince by Lilian Monroe]()
Lone Prince by Lilian Monroe
I’m stranded in a snowed-in castle with a big, bad prince…. The plan was to visit my grandmother at the Arctic palace in the Kingdom of Nord. I was supposed to get the information I needed for work, give Grandma a big hug, then get out. Things. .. aren’t going according to plan. For one, the castle is being battered by the biggest storm it’s seen in centuries...Categorized as:
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![Fearless: Connor & Ronni by Kaylene Winter]()
Fearless: Connor & Ronni by Kaylene Winter
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Family is everything, I protect mine with my life. .. ”. Connor McLoughlin had it all, a great family, a college scholarship and music. Tragedy forced him to grow up too fast. When his life finally is on track, Ronni Miller appears like a dream. Kindred spirits in the most unlikely of circumstances. There’s only one thing in the way— her dark past he’s determined to protect her from... -
![Lionheart: a Beauty & the Beast Retelling by Fran Seen]()
Lionheart: a Beauty & the Beast Retelling by Fran Seen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Arab-American soldier and a stargazing woman connect in this high-tech Beauty and the Beast retelling. In an attempt to pay off her family’s debts, Lula answers a Craigslist ad for a job opening at the formerly vacant Bluegrass Manor. A stern and brooding man offers her the job, but there’s a catch—Lula isn’t allowed to look at him. No one in the manor has ever laid eyes on Mr. Rahim’s face... -
![It Has To Be You by Dani McLean]()
It Has To Be You by Dani McLean
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe believes in Fate. He’s calling her bluff. As a teen, Indy learned that Destiny would lead her to the man of her dreams. His name was Nick. Fifteen years later, Fate grants her a second chance at her One True Love. And even though leaving her house for anything less than a latte is terrifying, Indy has to take it. See, Indy O’Neall isn’t anything like the adventurous heroine she writes...Categorized as:
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Grumpy Doctor by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s got magic hands, a perfect body, and a horrible attitude. I never wanted to get anywhere near Dr. Piers Hood. He’s a total jerk, and he thinks he’s the greatest surgeon in the country. Which he is, and that makes it all so much worse. Sometimes I wish I could cut off my own ears so I don’t have to listen to him anymore... -
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![Captured: Gowns & Crowns by Jennifer Chance]()
Captured: Gowns & Crowns by Jennifer Chance
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor beautiful, pampered Lauren Grant, the idea of love without strings is a fairy tale and a trap. Though she’s skillfully maintained her image as the carefree celebutante, for years she’s been systematically stalked by the richest—and most ruthless—golden boy of the Jet Set. To stay one step ahead, she’s used every resource at her disposal... -
![Oceansong by C.W. Rose]()
Oceansong by C.W. Rose
Fish are mysteriously disappearing, starving the people in Angie Song's Alaskan hometown. Angie, an aspiring marine biologist and dock worker, enthusiastically joins the hunt to find out where the fish are gathering. When her family and the villagers discover that merfolk are responsible, they vow to destroy every last one... -
![We Could Be Heroes by Philip Ellis]()
We Could Be Heroes by Philip Ellis
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNot all heroes wear capes. Some wear high heels and a wig. Patrick's acting career is on the rise, and the superhero movie he's currently filming is the key to putting him on the map… if the endless reshoots ever stop. Will is a secondhand bookseller and part-time drag queen extraordinaire who’s just trying to live his best life—and maybe find love along the way...Categorized as:
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![Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn]()
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for. .. well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret. .. and fears she doesn't know him at all... -
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Knot Worth Saving: omegaverse reverse harem why chose by Jessica Crosbie
I came to this small town with nothing but scars under my skin and a cage fight history no one dared speak of. Chicago chewed me up and spat me out bloodied, branded, and bone-deep tired. I wasn’t looking for a pack—especially not one like them. Soren, Vale, Rhian, and Kier aren’t the brutal alphas I was kept by. They’re warm hands and soft words. Laughter at the diner...Categorized as:
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![The Accidental Donor: M/M Mpreg by Kay Marie]()
The Accidental Donor: M/M Mpreg by Kay Marie
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOliver Willoughby was done waiting to "Mr. Right" to come along and sweep him off his feet. After multiple failed relationships he finally decided that he would take charge of his own life. He wanted one thing. A family of his own. Who says he needed to be in a relationship to start a family? Plenty of people start families in different ways, IVF being one of them...Categorized as:
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![My Wicked Prince by Molly O'Keefe]()
My Wicked Prince by Molly O'Keefe
Rated: 3.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was my stepbrother. My Prince Charming. My fairy tale gone totally wrong. .. My mother marrying the king was supposed to give my mom and me our happily ever after. But my life has never been a bedtime story and no prince with a fancy shoe is turning me into a Cinderella. I had big plans outside of my small but powerful country...Categorized as:
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![Guarded by the Yeti by Cara Wylde]()
Guarded by the Yeti by Cara Wylde
A mute girl and a furry beast once got snowed in at the North Pole. Ysella is a mafia princess. I saved her and her brother when a rival family tried to wipe them out, and now her brother wants me to take her far away, somewhere no one will find her. The farthest place I know is my cabin in Alaska. But is this a good idea? Absolutely not. I shouldn’t have accepted the job in the first place... -
![2 Cherries for My Dad's Best Friend by S.E. Law]()
2 Cherries for My Dad's Best Friend by S.E. Law
Rated: 3.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy dad’s gorgeous best friend has a special appendage that can pop BOTH my cherries at once. Say what? Yes, it’s true! I’ve known Killian for ages. He’s my dad’s buddy from college, and the gorgeous alpha male is mouthwateringly handsome, with dark blue eyes, the physique of an Olympian, and a white grin that flashes whenever we make eye contact. Even better, there are no secrets...
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