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Nora Roberts Bridal Quartet Boxed Set by Nora Roberts
This boxed gift set from the New York Times bestselling author of more than 190 novels features four books that follow the love lives of four childhood friends who have teamed up to form one of Connecticut's premiere wedding planning companies. Or. -
![Ground Zero by Christy Barritt]()
Ground Zero by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSome betrayals detonate in code. Others explode at ground zero. Blackout operative Maverick Adams’s surf session on Lantern Beach is cut short when an FBI agent blasts into his world, arresting him for crimes he didn’t commit. When he learns that his digital fingerprints implicate him in a recent terror attack, he knows someone in his inner circle has set him up... -
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![Steinbeck by Susan May Warren]()
Steinbeck by Susan May Warren
There's Trouble in the North. .. The last person she can trust is the man she left for dead…but he’s the only one who knows she’s alive, so…. Emberly "Phoenix" Hart has spent years proving herself as one of the Black Swans' most capable operatives... -
![Mistletoe and Magic for the Midwife by Jo Bartlett]()
Mistletoe and Magic for the Midwife by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe brand new instalment in the top 10 bestselling Midwives series! It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. But for single mum and busy midwife Nadia, it’s quickly turning into her worst Christmas ever. Her marriage is over, and whilst her husband has moved on, Nadia finds herself back home, squashed into her mum’s spare room with her two small children... -
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![Soldier's Chrismas Hope by Clara Pines]()
Soldier's Chrismas Hope by Clara Pines
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan this lonely soldier earn the trust of the woman he has always loved? Nora needs a Christmas miracle. When she and Edward got married, they never planned to have kids. But then a family tragedy landed her with custody of her adorable niece and nephew. Now, Edward is gone, the apartment is too small, and she doesn’t know what comes next…... -
![A Leap of Faith For The Cornish Midwife by Jo Bartlett]()
A Leap of Faith For The Cornish Midwife by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPre-order the brand new instalment in the top 10 bestselling Cornish Midwife series! Midwife Izzy is devastated to learn that her beloved grandmother is dying. Abandoned as a baby by her own mother, her grandparents have been the only family Izzy has ever known and she wants to spend every last precious moment with them... -
![Rising Hope by Edie James]()
Rising Hope by Edie James
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCoast Guard rescue pilot Enzo MacKenzie puts his life on the line every day, but when his commanding officer persuades him to take part in an undercover drug sting, he quickly realizes this new assignment is going to be everything he deception, greed and deceit. Not his jam. Neither is his reluctant partner, DEA agent Sarah Walker. She’s bossy, bristly and annoyingly overconfident... -
![Maddox by Christy Barritt]()
Maddox by Christy Barritt
He’s on the case . . . and she’s his prime suspect. Former Navy SEAL Maddox King’s latest assignment for Blackout is to obtain information on a possible domestic terrorist operation. To do so, he must go undercover as a maintenance man at an estate owned by real estate tycoon Seymore Foggerty. Taryn Parsons is his prime suspect. The woman was plucked out of obscurity to become Mr... -
![Love You Anyway: Our Second Chance at Love by MJ Fields]()
Love You Anyway: Our Second Chance at Love by MJ Fields
More than two decades ago, she was mine. Then I lost her heart, but not her friendship. Now Tessa's husband, one of the greatest men I ever knew, is gone, having sacrificed his life for their daughter. And my wife is a cheating whore, but I won't let her run off into the sunset with her senator just yet. She still has a few more months to be a mother to our son before he graduates. But Tessa . . -
![Ranger Loyalty by Lynn Shannon]()
Ranger Loyalty by Lynn Shannon
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNo way to escape…. After the death of her fiancé, Olivia Leighton takes solace in her work as a wedding planner—until she receives threatening messages. Hiding out isn’t an option if she wants to keep her business afloat. But when she’s attacked and almost kidnapped during a reception, it becomes frighteningly clear the lengths her stalker will go to... -
![Cole: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
Cole: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCole Halverson, a pro basketball star, has conquered the court but now faces an uncertain future. Back in Serenity Point after a health scare for him and ongoing health issues of his niece, Cole only plans on a quick visit—not a homecoming. But when an unexpected meeting brings an intriguing woman into his life, Serenity Point suddenly holds more appeal... -
![Dylan by Christy Barritt]()
Dylan by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHis job is to protect her. The trouble is . . . she doesn’t want protection. Former Navy SEAL Dylan Granger’s new assignment requires him to both use his tactical abilities and tap into his acting skills. Hired by Katie Logan’s father, his job is to protect the gutsy university professor. But Katie can’t know Dylan’s protecting her. Instead, Dylan must act as her assistant... -
![The Price of Valor by Susan May Warren]()
The Price of Valor by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFormer Navy SEAL Hamilton Jones thought that the love of his life was dead. But when a girl claiming to be his daughter shows up with a dire message from his wife, Ham knows he will stop at nothing to find her and bring her home... -
![Between Sundays by Karen Kingsbury]()
Between Sundays by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAaron Hill has it all---athletic good looks and the many privileges of a star quarterback. His Sundays are spent playing NFL football in front of a televised audience of millions. But Aaron's about to receive an unexpected handoff, one that will give him a whole new view of his self-centered life... -
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![Who's Loving You by Mary B. Morrison]()
Who's Loving You by Mary B. Morrison
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison sizzles with her edgy, new novel Who's Loving You. When Honey Thomas receives a sudden stroke of good luck, she gets a second chance--and the man of her dreams. But as Honey is about to discover, anything worth having in life comes with a high price. . -
![Fallout by Rebecca Deel]()
Fallout by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWaking up with amnesia next to a dead body means big trouble for Willow Knox. Worse, the police believe she's a cold-blooded killer. On the verge of being arrested, Willow asks a black ops warrior for help. But someone wants Willow dead at any cost. If they're not careful, Willow and Max will lose everything, including their lives... -
![Crossing Center Ice: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
Crossing Center Ice: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis contemporary Christian romance novel of 85,000 words is the fourth book in The Callaghans & McFaddens series from USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Rae Jordan. A HANDFUL OF FLOWERS (ASIN: B01APAIXM6) is the prequel to this series. He’s living the dream…until an injury on the ice threatens it all. Kenton Callaghan is living his dream. A star NHL player. A sought-after spokesperson... -
![The Billionaire’s Bride by L. Steele]()
The Billionaire’s Bride by L. Steele
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou are mine. That's what they tell me. Edward. My first love, who turned his back on me. The hot ex-priest turned bad boy with the dangerous smile and the now unleashed passionate temper that thrills me to my core. I thought I'd lost him, but he's back and his dark molten gaze follows me possessively wherever I go. Baron. My savior. My second chance... -
![Buried Secrets by Rebecca Deel]()
Buried Secrets by Rebecca Deel
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMindy Long left her painful past behind and is determined to create a new life for herself. All she wants is to grow a successful business and provide a stable, loving home for her nephew. But when she’s kidnapped, Mindy realizes she’ll have to defeat a deadly enemy from her past to be truly free. To accomplish that, she needs the help of a cop with lethal skills... -
![Rulebreaker by Kat Mizera, Elise Faber]()
Rulebreaker by Kat Mizera, Elise Faber
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s everything I shouldn’t want. But that’s never stopped me before. I didn’t become a billionaire before the age of thirty by playing it safe. I’m a risk-taker…except when it comes to matters of the heart. Until Lily. The pop phenom is all legs and curves, with a boisterous laugh and a wicked sense of humor—everything that drives me crazy. She drives me crazy... -
![Brooke by Ronie Kendig]()
Brooke by Ronie Kendig
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrioritizing career over family cost Brooke Metcalfe Mulroney everything—her relationship with her siblings, her marriage, her children. Written off by her family, she delves deeper into her work. Until a life-altering moment offers a chance at something she didn’t know she wanted—redemption. But her self-centered ways nip at her heels as she goes on the lam to do what she knows is right... -
![The Desperate Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood]()
The Desperate Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe thought she was falling in love. Until the man she trusted shattered her heart. And then the threats began . .. Jules Sterling wasn’t looking for romance when she met Brock Ellis—the rugged former Navy SEAL assigned to protect her sister from a stalker. But from the moment they met, sparks flew fast and hot. Now she’s in deeper than she ever intended… and something feels off... -
![Hawk by Ronie Kendig]()
Hawk by Ronie Kendig
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRaptor's communications expert, Staff Sergeant Brian "Hawk" Bledsoe is struggling with his inner demons, leaving him on the verge of an "other than honorable" discharge. Plagued with corrupted intel, Raptor team continues to track down the terrorist playing chess with their lives... -
![Billionaire’s Sins by L. Steele]()
Billionaire’s Sins by L. Steele
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn your knees. .. Father Edward Chase. Brooding. Growly. And. .. unavailable. He's the hot priest. I am a belly dancer. He's haunted by his past. I am trying to carve out a future for my studio. He’s at war with himself, and I am the casualty. There is nothing he will put before his calling. No stone he will leave unturned for his flock. He’ll never give in to the attraction between us,... -
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![Somewhere Along the Way: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
Somewhere Along the Way: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe is already busy juggling her life, but now she's been roped into helping plan her high school reunion. Emma Clarke breaks up the solitude of life on her small farm outside of New Hope Falls by helping out at the florist shop in town. Except now she's on the reunion committee with people she'd never spent any time with in high school... -
![A Love So True by Delaney Cameron]()
A Love So True by Delaney Cameron
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe thinks of him as a friend. He's loved her since high school. She's holding on to the past. He's worked hard to overcome his. Brooks knew better than to fall in love with Jaclyn. She's a trust fund kid, and he's from the wrong side of the tracks. Guys like him never end up with girls like her. His head understood the rules. His heart was another story. -
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The Not-So-Neutral Zone by Susan May Warren, Sarah May Warren
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne perfect day in Barcelona. One kiss that changed everything. One goodbye that broke my heart. I've always been the overlooked sister, the forgotten friend, the girl in the background of everyone else's love story. But when a handsome stranger rescued my purse—and then my entire day—I dared to believe my story might finally be starting. Then he vanished. No explanation. No phone number... -
![Beowulf: Explosives Detection Dog by Ronie Kendig]()
Beowulf: Explosives Detection Dog by Ronie Kendig
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFormer Navy handler Timbrel Hogan has more attitude than her Explosives Detection Dog, Beowulf, but she’s a tough woman who gets the job done. Green Beret Tony “Candyman” VanAllen likes a challenge and convincing the hard-hitting handler they belong together might just get him killed... -
![Carter Brothers Romance Series by Emily Stewart]()
Carter Brothers Romance Series by Emily Stewart
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFor 2 days only get the entire Carter Brother Series for FREE on KU. Are you ready for these cute Carter brothers. Athletic Brother. Cop Brother. Doctor Brother. Firefighter Brother. Fighter Brother. All have an HEA. -
![Deck the Halls by Donna Alward]()
Deck the Halls by Donna Alward
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith shades of It’s a Wonderful Life, one man must face his past to find his future this Christmas. In the last year, George's life has drastically changed. The formerly homeless veteran now has a job he likes, a family in the residents of Darling, VT, and for the first time in years, a home... -
![Firethorn by Ronie Kendig]()
Firethorn by Ronie Kendig
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFormer Marine Griffin Riddell had found purpose working with Nightshade—until he’s falsely convicted of a murder that plants him in a federal penitentiary. Is there anyone he can trust? Amid explosive confusion, covert operative Kazi Faron breaks Griffin out of a maximum-security prison. Then she delivers the death-blow—-the Nightshade team has been dismantled... -
![Silent Shadows by Natalie Walters]()
Silent Shadows by Natalie Walters
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPecca Gallegos moved to the tiny town of Walton, Georgia, to protect her son and escape the dangerous lifestyle that once defined her. When a series of strange circumstances evolve into threats, Pecca finds herself confiding in an unlikely ally--her stubborn patient... -
![All Up In My Business by Lutishia Lovely]()
All Up In My Business by Lutishia Lovely
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"An exceptional read. " --Urban Reviews "Drama, laughter, and a little bit of naughtiness. . . You'll be wanting more. " --Urban Reviews. Malcolm and Toussaint Livingston, the siblings behind the dynamo restaurant chain Taste of Soul, work hard and play even harder--especially carefree bachelor Toussaint, who loves as much variety in his sexual conquests as he does spices in his sparerib rub... -
![The Ranger's Forgiveness: A Clean Army Ranger Romance Book Five by Bree Livingston]()
The Ranger's Forgiveness: A Clean Army Ranger Romance Book Five by Bree Livingston
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA conspiracy theorist, the high school sweetheart whose heart she broke, and the threats that bring them together. Taylor Mabrey runs a conspiracy theory satire website. It’s something she loves to do, and since it’s anonymous, she doesn’t think twice about it. But the fun stops when she starts getting ominous threats... -
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![Home with You by Jess Mastorakos]()
Home with You by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA widowed Marine, his eight-year-old son, and the spunky PE teacher who keeps striking out at love. .. When Staff Sergeant Owen O’Malley gets orders to San Diego, the first thing he thinks about is how much his eight-year-old son, Finn, will love the beach. After losing his wife three years earlier, he knows they could both use a little sand between their toes... -
![Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck]()
Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsKey To His Heart is an emotionally gripping, single-parent contemporary romance when the past meets the present. Unconditional love is tested when devastating truths are revealed. Will TJ accept Katrina's confessions, even if they go against everything he believes in? Katrina. My best friend is my head. It keeps all of my secrets... -
![Moonstruck Marine by Kirsten Osbourne]()
Moonstruck Marine by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMelinda Chase is the new head chef at one of the restaurants in the hotel in Quinn Valley. She is finally where she wants to be in life, planning to change the menu and overhaul the restaurant, to make it the finest place to eat in the whole valley... -
![Billionaire’s Promise by L. Steele]()
Billionaire’s Promise by L. Steele
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou're in my way. .. With those words. .. Baron Masters had crashed into my life. Gorgeous devil. Hate-worthy. Instant enemy who was sent to protect me. He's an ex-soldier. I am the woman his friend turned his back on. He's trying to escape his demons. I am trying to get over being abandoned. The connection between us is intense. Forbidden. .. and all wrong. My heart belongs to someone else... -
![Just Getting Started: From Bluebird Bay to Cherry Blossom Point by Christine Gael]()
Just Getting Started: From Bluebird Bay to Cherry Blossom Point by Christine Gael
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Jack Merrill’s ex comes to ask him a personal favor, he wants to say no. Having her back in Cherry Blossom Point is nothing but a crushing reminder of the son they lost so tragically two decades before. Still, when he finds out that the safety of her daughter is at stake, he can’t refuse…But that doesn’t mean he has to like it... -
![The Stone Family Warrior: Women's Fiction with a lot of Romance by Taylor Hart]()
The Stone Family Warrior: Women's Fiction with a lot of Romance by Taylor Hart
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA warrior losing his faith. A not quite love from summer’s past. A second chance at love that might soothe the broken parts in both of them. ★★★★★From kindle all-star and USA Today author, Taylor Hart! The South Port Beach Series! Trent Stone, Navy SEAL, won’t give up his obsession with finding the conquistador gold. He's going to crack the cipher... -
![The Bridesmaid by Jess Mastorakos]()
The Bridesmaid by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve heard she’s always a bridesmaid and never a bride. But I’d make her mine, if she’d let me. Three years ago, I left South Carolina and the woman I loved without looking back. Okay, that’s a lie. I’ve spent a fair amount of time imagining myself lounging under that Spanish moss with her. Back then, we didn’t have a care in the world. It was simple. Easy. Right... -
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Surge by Ronie Kendig, Voni Harris
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove and Betrayal in a Race Against Time. Delaney Thompson isn’t just a dog trainer—she’s the key to preventing a disaster. With loyal Military Working Dog, Surge, by her side, she’s ready to prove herself on her first mission…even without military training... -
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Dangerous Lies by Lynn Shannon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSecrets can kill…. Ten years sober, Megan Ingles has dedicated her life to helping others conquer their addictions, hoping to atone for her past. But when she receives a series of menacing notes, it becomes clear that someone hasn't forgotten—or forgiven—her role in the tragic death of Oliver Taylor, her former friend and the brother of police officer Jax Taylor... -
![Dangerous Lies by Lynn Shannon]()
Dangerous Lies by Lynn Shannon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSecrets can kill…. Ten years sober, Megan Ingles has dedicated her life to helping others conquer their addictions, hoping to atone for her past. But when she receives a series of menacing notes, it becomes clear that someone hasn't forgotten—or forgiven—her role in the tragic death of Oliver Taylor, her former friend and the brother of police officer Jax Taylor... -
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![Commander in Briefs: The Complete Collection by Kristy Marie]()
Commander in Briefs: The Complete Collection by Kristy Marie
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWelcome to the McCallister Jameson Foundation, the home to the hottest men with the surliest attitudes. Sure, they’re broody, stubborn, and stupid hot, but deep down, all they need is a little patience and a sassy woman to change their ways. All books are standalone with crossover characters. Set Includes:. Pitcher- A friends to lovers prequel novella... -
![Romance on the Reef by Jess Mastorakos]()
Romance on the Reef by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt’s pretty hard to stay away from her when she moves in right next door…. I’m the jokester of the group. I always have that one-liner that lightens the mood, even in the darkest of moments. It's just who I am. It's who I had to be. I lost my wife eleven years ago when I was on my first deployment, so now I’m just trying to keep things light... -
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Aaron by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHathaway House: Aaron (Book 1). Welcome to Hathaway House, a heartwarming military romance series from USA TODAY best-selling author Dale Mayer. Here you’ll meet a whole new group of friends, along with a few favorite characters from Heroes for Hire. Instead of action, you’ll find emotion. Instead of suspense, you’ll find healing. Instead of romance, … oh, wait... -
![Don't Love an Army Ranger by Cami Checketts]()
Don't Love an Army Ranger by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn honorably discharged vet searching for peace. A savvy businesswoman hiding from her psychotic ex. Will he save her, or will she be the one doing the rescuing? Don't miss any of the bestselling, fast-paced, and fun Strong Family romances. Strong Family Romance Novels:. 1. Don't Date Your Brother's Best Friend - Ella Strong. 2. Her Loyal Protector. 3... -
![Don't Chase a Player by Cami Checketts]()
Don't Chase a Player by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA football player who's lost everything; a successful artist who values her seclusion. When he crashes into her world can she give him love and hope for a future? Don't miss any of the bestselling, fast-paced, and fun Strong Family romances. Strong Family Romance Novels:. 1. Don't Date Your Brother's Best Friend - Ella Strong. 2. Her Loyal Protector. 3... -
![Don't Abandon the Superstar by Cami Checketts]()
Don't Abandon the Superstar by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA hockey superstar who’s charmed his way through life; a woman who’s never had anything go right, desperate to free her wrongly accused mother. When their mixed luck crosses paths, life will never be the same. Is love at first sight possible? Austin Strong didn’t believe it, until Kate Joy met his gaze, and he crashed into a glass door...
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