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The Billionaire's Masquerade by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGrowing up in poverty made a lasting impression on Rachel. As a result, she is determined to never again go through the pain and humiliation of being poor. The first step in her strategy for wealth and success is an internship with the reclusive Emerson Watson, investment broker extraordinaire... -
![Silent Night Man by Diana Palmer]()
Silent Night Man by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis Christmas, New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revisits a tale of danger and true love under the mistletoe…What does Millie Evans want in her stocking for Christmas? Just one thing…to feel safe. Even though her stalker is dead, he arranged for a hit man to kill her. Now the special government agent Millie has loved from afar for years has vowed to protect her... -
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![His Big Book Stack by Sadie King]()
His Big Book Stack by Sadie King
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHow far would you go to protect the one you love?AvaIt’s the last stop on my latest book tour: the sleepy town of Sycamore Mountain.Every stop has been the same, with fans asking me when the next book is coming out and if my lead character will ever find love.But how do you write about love when you’ve never experienced it?Then I meet Holden, the burly mountain man who’s providing security...Categorized as:
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![Hard Candy by Jisa Dean]()
Hard Candy by Jisa Dean
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCandace Wilson gives a whole new meaning to RBF (resting b*tch face). She’s not only a hard woman to get to know, she’s also harder to love. Even her friends call her Hard Candy. But that’s not going to stop Storm Carson from finding a way to make this Candy melt for him. Storm took one look at Candy and knew she was the one and no amount of bad attitude is going to convince him otherwise... -
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![Now And Forever by Diana Palmer]()
Now And Forever by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCharismatic Phoenix mayor Bryan Moreland had already won the devotion of his constituents and was well on his way to getting reporter Carla Maxwell's vote . . . until she found out that the hunky leader wasn't all he claimed to be... -
![A Lost Love by Carole Mortimer]()
A Lost Love by Carole Mortimer
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe didn't have to guess how Rafe felt about his wife... Brooke Adamson knew the whole bitter story. Because she was Rafe Charlwood's wife, or rather she had been, before the terrible car accident Rafe believed had claimed her life... -
![A Convenient Arrangement: The Italian's Wife\The Spanish Groom by Lynne Graham]()
A Convenient Arrangement: The Italian's Wife\The Spanish Groom by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTwo women in desperate circumstances find love where they least expect it in these two classic stories by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham! The Italian's Wife Holly Sansom has hit rock bottom. Homeless, broke and without friends, she has no way to care for herself, let alone her precious eight-month-old son... -
![Stormy Vows by Iris Johansen]()
Stormy Vows by Iris Johansen
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFiercely proud of her independence, Brenna Sloan felt her assurance crumble under Michael Donovan's forceful approach. They were both fighters--but Brenna wasn't strong enough to reach out for the love she needed, and Michael knew only how to take--until he met Brenna. With tantalizing persuasion, he overcame her objections, urged her into a sudden marriage, and carried her away...Categorized as:
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![Bound by the Millionaire's Ring by Dani Collins]()
Bound by the Millionaire's Ring by Dani Collins
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe playboy's temporary fiancee Millionaire racing driver Ramon Sauveterre is no stranger to fame, but he'll do just about anything to keep the spotlight off his family... -
![One Night with the Enemy by Abby Green]()
One Night with the Enemy by Abby Green
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn Argentina’s breathtaking vineyards … Nicolás de Rojas and Madalena Vasquez had a stolen affair amongst the Mendozan vineyards – until Maddie discovered a devastating secret about Nic, and left without another word. He will have her once again! Now Maddie is back, having inherited her family’s struggling vineyard, and she’s at Nic’s mercy – right where he wants her... -
![The Consequence of His Vengeance by Jennie Lucas]()
The Consequence of His Vengeance by Jennie Lucas
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis goal: entice, seduce, reject Ten years ago, with her father arrested for fraud, Letty Spencer became the most hated ex-socialite in Manhattan, forced to push away the only man she's ever loved... -
![Must Be Love by Tory Baker]()
Must Be Love by Tory Baker
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCade Martin took one look across a crowded bar and knew the auburn-haired beauty staring back at him was his forever. Aubrey Williams didn’t realize how a little alcohol on an empty stomach could hit her. She’s not much of a drinker in the first place. It was pure luck that Cade Martin stepped up and protected her, when she couldn’t protect herself... -
![Never Refuse a Sheikh by Jackie Ashenden]()
Never Refuse a Sheikh by Jackie Ashenden
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the sheikh claims a wife, she cannot refuse … Altair is a man perfectly in control both of himself and the power he wields as regent of Al Harah. Yet in order to retain his stronghold on the country he loves, he must wed a princess wilder than the Bedouin tribe she was raised in. A princess who only has one word for him: no... -
![A Bride at His Bidding by Michelle Smart]()
A Bride at His Bidding by Michelle Smart
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHired by her enemyYet tempted to say "I do..".Andreas Samaras is nobody's fool. And his beautiful new employee, Carrie Rivers--an undercover journalist--is playing a dangerous game. He'll keep her at his command until he can expose her deception.. -
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![Conflict by Tessa Teevan]()
Conflict by Tessa Teevan
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Wellington Way. My mother's favorite motto wasn't something I bought into, even after watching each of my cousins fall hard and fast for their women. That all changed the night Alyssa Covington came into my life like a whirlwind, showing me exactly what I'd been missing. It took just one night for her to knock me on my ass, twist me inside out, and fall head over cock... -
![Stormspell by Anne Mather]()
Stormspell by Anne Mather
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRuth was young, she was beautiful, she was ripe for love...but she was innocent,until Dominic invaded her island home,and her heart... Dominic was rich and powerful, bored and world-weary,fighting a temptation he had never before had to face.. -
![Vittorio's Woman by Kimberley Reeves]()
Vittorio's Woman by Kimberley Reeves
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSimon Vittorio was determined to make Lilly his woman from the moment he first laid eyes on her. But when a car accident leaves him paralyzed, he falls into a dark depression and loses all hope of sharing a life together. When Lilly is hired as his physical therapist, he is ashamed to have her see him so weak and helpless, and employs every trick in the book to drive her away... -
![Woman Hater by Diana Palmer]()
Woman Hater by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMOUNTAIN MAN Everyone in the office described the boss's mysterious older brother as a real woman hater -- an absolute bear of a man. So, when Nicole White had to travel with her ailing employer to his brother's home in Montana, she was prepared for the worst. What she found was a man more roughly masculine than any she'd ever met... -
![The Billionaire's Runaway Bride by Marie Kelly]()
The Billionaire's Runaway Bride by Marie Kelly
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSix years ago it had been Grace Leotta’s dream to be a marine biologist. However, her bullying overbearing father had other ideas. She was to be married to the billionaire Alexos Manetas a man most women would have been over the moon to call their husband... -
![Gypsy by Carole Mortimer]()
Gypsy by Carole Mortimer
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTHEY'D COME FULL CIRCLE Shay was the raven-haired beauty the Falconer brothers called Gypsy. The four men each found her irresistible. But it was Lyon Falconer who claimed her - when he didn't have the right - and sealed her fate. And it was Ricky, the youngest Falconer, who picked up the fragments of Shay's shattered life and married her out of love... -
![Bought for the Frenchman's Pleasure by Abby Green]()
Bought for the Frenchman's Pleasure by Abby Green
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAs a top model, Sorcha Murphy commands a high price. But a terrible, hidden secret is about to return to haunt her.Romain de Valois knows Sorcha is damaged goods--her hedonistic reputation speaks for itself. But he wants her for one final assignment, and he's prepared to pay... -
![Captive in the Spotlight by Annie West]()
Captive in the Spotlight by Annie West
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOut of the limelight... Domenico Volpe has been a paparazzi target for years with his rugged Roman looks, glamorous lifestyle and, most recently, a family tragedy. Now that the woman at the center of it all is released from prison, he'll do whatever it takes to keep her quiet... -
![A Shadow of Guilt by Abby Green]()
A Shadow of Guilt by Abby Green
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDriven and Determined: To Forgive a Corretti Valentina Ferranti has always blamed Gio Corretti and his reckless behavior for her brother's death. The last time she saw Gio she slammed the door on him and her youthful infatuation. Now, broke and with her name slandered by the infamous Carmela Corretti, Val needs help... -
![All About You by Joanna Mazurkiewicz]()
All About You by Joanna Mazurkiewicz
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI start hating Oliver just after his older brother Christian’s death. I drag him down a road of humiliation and pain to try to cope with what his brother did to me. A few months after Christian’s passing, Oliver leaves town, and for the next two years, he is absent from my life. The demons claw their way back in, and I must learn to live with the secret that has destroyed me... -
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![Jilted by Sally Wentworth]()
Jilted by Sally Wentworth
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAlexa's heartache was an age-old story Alexa's best friend had married Mark, the man Alexa had loved. Suddenly all her dreams were shattered, and she no longer wanted to live, But she was not allowed that refuge. Scott Kelsey, Mark's brother, would not have such scandal affect their family's proud reputation. I'm taking you with me, he informed her, preparing to return to South America... -
![Untouched Until Marriage by Chantelle Shaw]()
Untouched Until Marriage by Chantelle Shaw
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen infamous Raul Carducci learns that a little baby may challenge his inheritance he will stop at nothing —a new Carducci heir will not take away what is rightfully his. To safeguard baby Gino, unassuming Libby Maynard has been forced to pretend she is his mother—but she hasn't counted on having to convince the wolfish Raul Carducci of her deception... -
![The Change in Di Navarra's Plan by Lynn Raye Harris]()
The Change in Di Navarra's Plan by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe scent of success It’s been a long time since aspiring perfumer Holly Craig naively gave in to the practised charms and false promises of playboy Drago Di Navarra. Now, as the face of his next cosmetics campaign, Holly will prove she’s a more than worthy adversary for the intoxicating CEO… On the surface Drago is the epitome of precision and power... -
![Intangible Dream by Patricia Wilson]()
Intangible Dream by Patricia Wilson
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA devil's bargain James Sanderson is domineering, handsome and cold as black stone. But beneath all his polish, gloss and sophistication, Gemma knows there lurks a savage, untamed jungle cat who takes what he wants. And he wants her. Her father's death and mitigating circumstances give James the upper hand... -
![The Trustworthy Redhead by Iris Johansen]()
The Trustworthy Redhead by Iris Johansen
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Princess Rubinoff hired Sabrina Courtney to deliver very special birthday wishes to her husband's best friend, she never warned her that Alex Ben Rashid had a powerful weakness for red-haired ladies...an omission that made their first meeting a volatile one. From the moment Alex saw her he wanted to possess her totally, to make her succumb to his desire for her... -
![Claiming His Prize by Sam Crescent, Stacey Espino]()
Claiming His Prize by Sam Crescent, Stacey Espino
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe never planned to take her... There was something about the waitress with the black eye. She made him remember where he came from, and he knew he couldn't stand back and do nothing. Chains kidnapped her, locked her away for her own damn good. He killed the bastard who left his mark on her. Now he has to face judgement for claiming his prize. He stole her in the dead of night.. -
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September Morning by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKEEPER OF THE FLAME... At thirty-four, Blake Hamilton was an arrogant lady-killer determined to keep his heart free. But to Kathryn Mary Kilpatrick he was a guardian stricter than the father she'd lost. She tried to rebel in the arms of another man.. -
![Dark Fate by Charlotte Lamb]()
Dark Fate by Charlotte Lamb
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA marriage of minds... "It's fate - even when we're miles apart the link between us holds!" Saskia thought that two years was long enough to confirm that she would never be reunited with her estranged husband, Domenico... -
![The Guarded Heart by Robyn Donald]()
The Guarded Heart by Robyn Donald
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHis was a terrible vengeance Alannah's thoughtlessness when she was sixteen had caused an accident with tragic consequences. Then, three years later, when she'd finally come to terms with the past, she was painfully reminded of her guilt. Nicholas Challoner, haunted, brooding for his dead wife and unborn child, was not a man to forget--or to forgive... -
![Once a Moretti Wife by Michelle Smart]()
Once a Moretti Wife by Michelle Smart
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings"I love having you at my mercy... And you love it, too." The only desire billionaire Stefano Moretti has for his estranged wife, Anna, is revenge--she humiliatingly left him weeks ago. So when Anna returns to his life, with no memory of their tempestuous marriage, he's certain fate has dealt him a winning hand... -
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![Burnt by Natasha Thomas]()
Burnt by Natasha Thomas
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDevil’s Spawn MC has one princess; Kendall Bethany Jacobs, and she had been Burnt. At eighteen, her heart was set aflame, and her world turned to... ashes. Just before turning twenty-three, five years later, the man that ignited her, the man that left her to burn, comes crashing back into her life, with plans to change everything... -
![An Arabian Courtship by Lynne Graham]()
An Arabian Courtship by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.74 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPolly didn't expect to be happy Family loyalty and the knowledge that her love for Chris would never be returned led Polly to accept marriage to Prince Raschid, heir to a desert kingdom. The problems she thought she'd face were practical ones--such as how she'd adjust to life in a very different culture... -
![Christakis's Rebellious Wife by Lynne Graham]()
Christakis's Rebellious Wife by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNine months to save their marriage! Nik Christakis had once been her Prince Charming, the indecently rich and devilishly handsome tycoon who took Betsy away from her life as a waitress and did the unimaginable—made her his wife! But married life wasn't the fantasy she'd envisioned... -
![A Whirlwind Marriage by Helen Brooks]()
A Whirlwind Marriage by Helen Brooks
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsZeke Buchanan had swept Marianne off her feet, and their two-year marriage had been perfect—until recently….Their physical passion was as strong as ever, but was Zeke starting to regret their impulsive wedding? The beautiful Liliana was clearly interested in more than a business relationship with Zeke... -
![Crime of Passion by Lynne Graham]()
Crime of Passion by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHer crime was to have loved him... "You go to pieces when I touch you.." However had she tried, Georgie Morrison couldn't deny how physically attractive she found Rafael Bernaza. But four years ago he had devastated her emotions and her pride, and she vowed to never let him get that close again... -
![The Veranchetti Marriage by Lynne Graham]()
The Veranchetti Marriage by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsKerry had betrayed his trust Four years ago, Alex Veranchetti, a strong-willed Italian tycoon, had abruptly ended their marriage--wounded by the dreadful wrong he thought Kerry had done to him. Now he was back in Kerry's life, and intent on remarrying her for the sake of their son. Kerry had no choice... -
![Surrender to Love by Rosemary Rogers]()
Surrender to Love by Rosemary Rogers
From New York Times bestselling author Rosemary Rogers comes a classic historical adventure, SURRENDER TO LOVE. Many men pursue Alexa Howard's exotic beauty, but there is only one man to whom she will give herself willingly. Though Nicholas de la Guerra sparks fury and desire in her equally, she is lost to his touch. The dark stranger is her obsession . . -
![Blackmailed Bride, Inexperienced Wife by Annie West]()
Blackmailed Bride, Inexperienced Wife by Annie West
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHard-hearted magnate Dario Parisi will reclaim his stolen birthright--even if it means forcing the granddaughter of his family's sworn enemy to marry him.Alissa Scott is certainly not the biddable wife Dario wanted--yet he's consumed by red-hot desire for his unwilling bride. So when she tries to change the rules, he demands she honor all her vows... -
![Rafaello's Mistress by Lynne Graham]()
Rafaello's Mistress by Lynne Graham
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn outrageous proposition! Glory Little's fantasies became reality when the irresistible Rafaello Grazzini chose to embark on a passionate liaison with her. Rafaello's charms and social graces made Glory feel like a princess. But his father cast a disapproving eye over the relationship and used blackmail to bring the fairy tale to an abrupt end...Categorized as:
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![The Bride Thief by Jennie Lucas]()
The Bride Thief by Jennie Lucas
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf anyone present knows of a reason why this marriage may not lawfully take place, please declare it now...Xerxes Novros is about to do more than just voice his reasons why Rose's marriage should be stopped...He's hoping to steal this beautiful wife-to-be away and whisk her off to his private Greek island! But Rose was to be a virgin bride..Categorized as:
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![Silver by Penny Jordan]()
Silver by Penny Jordan
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen her father died Geraldine Frances's lifestyle changed forever. As a plain and overweight teenager, her dreams were shattered when the man with whom she was infatuated bitterly betrayed her, leaving her with one all-consuming passion . . . revenge. She resorted to the drastic measures ofplastic surgery and rigorous exercise to create a stunning new face andslender body... -
![Fever by Charlotte Lamb]()
Fever by Charlotte Lamb
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTheir worlds were light-years apart Sara Nichols was proud to be a painter Her landscapes were catching on, and though she wasn't making a fortune, she had enough to get by. Nick Rawdon, on the other hand, had more money than he bothered to count. Owner of a prestigious bank, he moved in glittering circles far beyond those Sara was used to... -
![Wife By Contract, Mistress By Demand by Carole Mortimer]()
Wife By Contract, Mistress By Demand by Carole Mortimer
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGabriella Benito fell for wealthy Rufus Gresham the first time she saw him. But Rufus believed Gabriella only wanted a rich husband-- just like her mother. Five years later, Rufus and Gabriella must marry to obtain their inheritances... -
![The Winter Heart by Lillian Cheatham]()
The Winter Heart by Lillian Cheatham
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe'd gone from one predicament to another Meg had taken the blame when her young stepsister, Carol, provoked a tragic accident. And in the ensuing publicity she, and not Carol, had been branded a cheap little adventuress. So when novelist Simon Egan offered her a job as his secretary and the chance to escape with him to Colorado, Meg eagerly accepted... -
![Castelli's Virgin Widow by Caitlin Crews]()
Castelli's Virgin Widow by Caitlin Crews
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Saint Kate is a myth…" Reckless magnate Luca Castelli thinks he knows everything about his late father's widow, Kathryn... -
![A Marriage Fit for a Sinner by Maya Blake]()
A Marriage Fit for a Sinner by Maya Blake
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe sixth book in the multi-author mini-series, Seven Sexy Sins ‘Now, il mio angelo, I make you mine.’ Billionaire Zaccheo Giordano walks out of prison with one thing on his mind — revenge on the treacherous Pennington family who put him there. And he’ll start with his ex-fiancée Eva Pennington...
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