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Fang's Enlightenment by Ciara St James
Things refuse to quiet down around Tenillo for Fang and his club, the Ares Infidels MC. No matter how many bad guys they bring to justice, they find there are more in need of their kind of vigilantism. For Fang, that’s alright by him. He joins the Ares Infidels to be part of a brotherhood that’s bigger than just him and his club brothers. He joins to have a bigger family... -
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Curvy Desire by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s a rich girl who needs protection. He’s the biker hired to protect her. Will these opposites succumb to the desire between them?One click this curvy woman possessive biker romance!Gunner There’s always something to do in the MC.This time I’m playing bodyguard for a spoiled little rich girl…Except she isn’t as spoiled as I thought.Mariposa is curvy, kind, and full of surprises... -
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![Morning Wood by Megan Wade]()
Morning Wood by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGet ready to fall in love with the mountain men of Clearwater Construction! These blue collar men are about to meet the women of their dreams!In Morning Wood by Megan Wade, chef Piper and carpenter Levi have a misunderstanding over lumber and cold showers that leads to a punny union to last the ages.. -
![His Midnight Virgin by Sadie King]()
His Midnight Virgin by Sadie King
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI was always the good girl, until I met Quinn…What do a law student and a smuggler have in common? Nothing, absolutely nothing. So I should leave the straight-laced, curvy Coraline alone.But I can’t.I’m no good for her. Every minute she spends with me, she’s risking her career, her future. I should let her go.But I can’t.My need to have her, to possess her, drives me to complete selfishness... -
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![The Seal's Squid by Layne Daniels]()
The Seal's Squid by Layne Daniels
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMeet the girl of my dreams? Check.Have the best night of my life? Check.Get called away for weeks with no contact? Check. Unfortunately.I never expected life post-active duty to be more adventurous than when I was still with my SEAL team, but here we are. A simple freelance contract for the government, and I come home to find my organized life is in chaos.Thankfully, my girl is waiting for me... -
![His Temptation by Fern Fraser]()
His Temptation by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDespite our scorching chemistry, falling for the boss's daughter is not a good idea. LACEYDad hires a doctor to take over his medical practice while he takes a vacation, and I'm immediately drawn to Wyatt. The older man's piercing blue eyes and mesmerizing good looks set my body on fire. Our relationship sparks, and business soon becomes pleasure...Categorized as:
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![Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter]()
Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Forced Proximity/Forbidden Curvy Girl RomanceRemyLeave it to me to find myself on an assignment while on leave. But when my brother calls in a favor, I can’t say no. Even if it means forsaking my tropical vacay to go home to my small Texas town to track down a General’s runaway daughter. Once I bring this kid back to her dad, I’ll be free to get some rest and relaxation... -
![Until Brandon (Kindle Worlds: Happily Ever Alpha) by Natasha Madison]()
Until Brandon (Kindle Worlds: Happily Ever Alpha) by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBrandon Anytime I heard someone speak of the boom, I laughed. Surely only crazy people believe they can fall in love as soon as they lay eyes on someone. I thought it was all in their heads until the moment she walked into my office asking for a job. The instant my gaze locked with hers, I knew she was mine, and I would do anything in my power to protect her... -
![The Billionaire's Big Bold Wonder: A BBW/Billionaire Romance (The Billionaires' Club) by Nichole Rose]()
The Billionaire's Big Bold Wonder: A BBW/Billionaire Romance (The Billionaires' Club) by Nichole Rose
Can one magical night and two big secrets add up to forever for this billionaire and his curvy girl?Cortez BlakeI fell hard for Piper's sassy attitude and gorgeous curves.We had one magical night together, and then she disappeared.She never even told me her last name.I turned the city upside down looking for her, but I never thought I'd find her again... -
![His Runaway Bride by Kate Hunt]()
His Runaway Bride by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen a runaway bride bursts into his butcher shop, gentle giant Seth is overcome with desire.The bride’s beauty and curves are enough to make him forget his own name.But he holds himself back—it isn’t the time or place to pursue her.Besides, he’s never been smooth with women, and she’s too young for a guy in his forties like him... -
![Baby, I Do by Fiona Davenport]()
Baby, I Do by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAurora Dawson loved helping happy couples have their perfect wedding and happily ever after. Even if she never found one for herself.When a divorce office opened shop right next to her, she was livid that someone would help tear apart the couples she brought together... -
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Noble by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI left the hustle and bustle of the city to visit the small town where my late father was born, to offload the ancestral home that had been sitting empty ever since my grandfather died. I had no intentions of staying in the little backwater town any longer than was necessary...but then I saw her... -
![Wrath by Dani Wyatt]()
Wrath by Dani Wyatt
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhy doesn’t anyone pray for Satan? He needs it. But so do I, because Kristina Joy Kennedy is killing me. It’s been a year since I first saw her, wearing a white dress, blonde hair braided back with a cute pink bow at the bottom, walking into the church across the street from the Ride or Die bar. A year since my heart came alive. A year since she first told me to get lost.We are worlds apart... -
![Booked & Hooked by Mayra Statham]()
Booked & Hooked by Mayra Statham
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s booked out!Down on her luck librarian Mindy Cadena, is done with men. The last one wiped out her bank account, maxed out her patience and drained her self-esteem.When her younger sister offers her a place to get back on her feet, Mindy drives out to small town Mountain Lakes, California where she keeps bumping into sexy police officer Jesse Diaz...Categorized as:
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![Craving Carlo by Mia Madison]()
Craving Carlo by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"You gave me a taste of your fire. Hell no, I'm not walking away."Carlo Adamo is the most perfect man I have ever seen -- and the only one whose touch drives me mad.But some of us aren't meant for happy endings. If he knew the truth, he'd forget about me.I just need to stop trembling in his arms long enough to make him believe it... -
![Romancing the Quarterback (Galentine's Getaway) by Eve London]()
Romancing the Quarterback (Galentine's Getaway) by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA curvy gal plus quarterback steamy instalove short.MinaAll I want to do is spend some time with my girlfriends on our valentines getaway, not go toe-to-toe with the burly, cover model worthy guy who's staying in the room next door. And when I find out he's a pro football player, that lands him firmly in the swipe left category... -
![Chains (Northern Grizzlies MC) by M. Merin]()
Chains (Northern Grizzlies MC) by M. Merin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Iron Savages rule Boise. Or they did. Their numbers decimated, the President on his deathbed, the club becomes unrecognizable. When his cousin and her son are threatened and secrets are exposed, Chains must make a choice. Protect his family or stand with his sworn Brothers. The words that are burned in his mind are 'Blood in, Blood out'... -
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Ask for Moore by Rochelle Paige
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Rochelle Paige comes a rivals-to-lovers, opposites-attract, small-town romance about finding love in the most unexpected of places.Waverly Duncan had one goal: beat Ryland Moore on his home turf.She was the big-city attorney waltzing into small-town Mooreville to protect her client's interests... -
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Her Obsessed Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s a grumpy ex-cop haunted by his past.Now he wants to make this curvy ray of sunshine his future.RomanAfter years of chasing bad guys, my last case nearly cost me everything.I quit the police force and moved to the woods, but the past is catching up with me.Flashbacks and sleepless nights are turning my fresh start into a nightmare... -
![Deathwatch Beetle: Reckless Omens MC Book 5 by Jaycee Wolfe]()
Deathwatch Beetle: Reckless Omens MC Book 5 by Jaycee Wolfe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrim:Losing loved ones is nothing new to me. Life is short and seems even shorter for the people I love the most. I refuse to lose anyone else. I have dedicated my life to saving people in need. My brothers will always come first, though. Until I see her bruised and beaten on the side of the road. I vow right then and there to heal her and protect her... -
![ROGUE by Michelle Dups]()
ROGUE by Michelle Dups
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsROGUEI have always been restless, not content to stay in one place for too long. The military helped, but once I was home and the ACES were no more, I again felt the need to be on the move.That was until I found her.She grounded me.I needed her like I needed to breathe.My Lady!JULIAI couldn’t understand what he saw in me.He was determined to make me see that I was the one for him... -
![River by C.E. Johnson]()
River by C.E. Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first time I met Kalina Lawson, she nearly passed out. Being a firefighter, I couldn’t just walk back to my cabin. I stayed with her until I knew she was all right. But her warm and friendly company is refreshing, and I quickly become enamored with the stunning cabin manager... -
![Gage by Cami Carlisle]()
Gage by Cami Carlisle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGage Montgomery learned early that life is a battle. Now, he's a warrior for those he is called to protect, and ready to fight for the Little one who was taken from him years ago. The one he is no longer willing to live without.Breezy Boucher knows loss. Intimately. Now all she wants is to live her Little life in peace. When that peace is shattered, her long-lost daddy takes charge... -
![BIG BURLY GUARD by Erin Havoc]()
BIG BURLY GUARD by Erin Havoc
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAfter those threats, I thought I would never feel safe again.There’s only one place I can be myself:In the arms of my big, burly, very off-limits bodyguard.Sebastian Cook is huge, just like my dreams.As unreachable as those too.He’s much older, grumpy. Professional to a fault.I should not be crushing on him, but one touch sends my head spinning.He’ll never make a move... -
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![Rebel Boss by Lana Love]()
Rebel Boss by Lana Love
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOne blue-collar boss and confirmed bachelor + One curvy babe with an unexpected inheritance + One vintage Mustang = A searing romance about the power of family and forgiveness!The day a woman brings a vintage Mustang in for restoration, I'm a goner. The car is beautiful, but the woman bringing the car in makes my heart rev like it never has.Thing is, I'm a bachelor... -
![Loved by the Mountain Man by Hallie Bennett]()
Loved by the Mountain Man by Hallie Bennett
Marine veteran, James McCoy's future is unclear. He's ready to settle down and start a family after years serving abroad. Returning home to Suitor's Crossing to work for his family's security company makes sense, but can he leave behind the shy, curvy girl he just met?Quiet Shiloh thought moving to be closer to her family would provide the support system her life's been missing. But she's wrong... -
![Striking by Khloe Summers]()
Striking by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan secrets of the past keep this older man away, or will the future shine bright?JulieI've never been the kind to need a rescue.I've always been strong, determined, and independent.But a recent heartbreak has my life spinning out of control,A dark, inked, older man offers me a little more than just a hand.MaverickJulie is everything I've ever wanted... -
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Rebound Love by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’m falling for the rebound guy.Having my heart broken sucked. I mean really sucked.My friends are worried about me and convinced me that I need to pick myself up—and the best way to do that is with a rebound guy.They think I need to forget about the man that broke my heart and made me feel worthless.But it’s still too fresh, and I’m not ready... -
![Wanting the Bad Boy by Kate Hunt]()
Wanting the Bad Boy by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAll Mara wants is a decent guy to settle down with.But apparently that’s too much to ask.Her last boyfriend ghosted her, and all of her dates since then have been duds.Then one day Jax walks into her life—a tattooed bad boy who sets her fantasies on fire.Still, as fun as their first date is, Mara knows it can’t last.He’s not the kind to settle down... -
![Country Liquor by Madison Faye]()
Country Liquor by Madison Faye
He’s a country devil with a heavenly tongue. They call him the Liquor King. Wild, untamed, dangerous, and undeniably dominant. This is wrong. This is filthy. ...But this just might be love at first lick. Winona: First he made me scream, then he made me gasp for more. I made a deal with the devil. I’ll be his fake wife for a cut of the huge inheritance he’s about to land... -
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126 Secret Ln by Ella Goode
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFallsMy parents named me Glory but I’m having a hard time living up to that name. As a reporter, I long for a meaty, fascinating story to splash across the front page of the Cherry Hills Gazette. Sadly, I’ve been reduced to writing dating tips and recipes. I know there are stories here but I haven’t discovered them yet...unless...there’s this mysterious guy who bought the big house on Secret Lane... -
![Carol's Image by Maryann Jordan]()
Carol's Image by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Detective Tom Rivers first meets beautiful Carol Fletcher, he thinks he has been visited by an angel. The gentle ER nurse attending him after an accident, captivates him and when she slips away, he searches diligently to find her. A man used to getting what he wants, Tom works to earn Carol’s trust, knowing that she is the woman for him... -
![Bet Me, Baby by Fiona Davenport]()
Bet Me, Baby by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAs a professional poker player, Lia Carrington is used to taking risks...except when it comes to men. From the moment Becket Parker spotted the gorgeous gambler at his table, he knew she was meant to be his. Now he's just got to convince her that he's a bet worth taking... -
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Picture Perfect Obsession by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEmmitt: A simple assignment to photograph a fun run, shouldn’t even be a blip on my busy schedule between celebrity and location shoots. Still, one runner catches my eye, and nothing will ever be the same again. I drop everything to find out who she is, and when I can tell her that she’s mine. Because once I have her, there’s no way I’m letting her go... -
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![Possessive Puppy by Lena Little]()
Possessive Puppy by Lena Little
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m not used to seeing women, instead spending months alone with my trusty sidekick Molly in the Rocky Mountains, but I do come down and check-in from time to time. I see women then, and they never have an effect on me. All I do is come down to let my ‘bosses’ know I’m alive, collect my paycheck, and let them know how many smugglers and poachers I’ve removed... -
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Wall St. Rascal by Megan Wade
Nina tries a new way of finding a date and ends up with way more than she bargained for when she hears the familiar voice of her blindfolded fantasies in her place of work... -
![Introvert Seeking Mountain Man by Marley Michaels]()
Introvert Seeking Mountain Man by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen paths collide, sparks flyWhen Jemma Scott’s boss goes MIA during a writing retreat on an Alaskan mountain, Jemma books a flight to track her down: destination Moose Mountain.What she didn’t expect was to faint at the feet of Cole Cooper, her mountain guide, the moment she meets him... -
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Extra Wild by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFeeling more like a beast than a man, Leo rarely strays from his home on the mountain.Then one day a bewildering letter forces him out of his reclusive life,and he meets Freya, a curvy redhead,who should be off-limits but his mind and body don’t care.One feverish indulgence leaves him tortured for months.He wants more of Freya. Far more.But there's no point in wishing for what he can't have...Categorized as:
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![Attending to Her Curves by Flora Ferrari]()
Attending to Her Curves by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHunter Hunter by name and hunter by nature, I’ve made a fortune in business and I know a good deal when I see one. When I board a routine flight I see the next big deal with my name on it. And she’s anything but routine. She’s got eyes that make my body ache for hers, and hips that I know can carry the twins I suddenly feel the urge to put inside her... -
![Lawyer's Obsession by Flora Ferrari]()
Lawyer's Obsession by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s my job to protect innocent people from the bad guys...but when I laid eyes on Ruby, it became about so much more than that. I’ve never seen a woman so beautiful, so enticing, so incredible in every way...I knew I had to make her mine... -
![Frankie by Sadie King]()
Frankie by Sadie King
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrankieMy mother’s dying wish was to reopen her beauty salon and make it the hub of the community it once was. So when Mr. William Fletcher with his investment money and self-important name presents plans to scrap the row of shops where the salon is and build apartments in their place, I’m furious... -
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Ellie by Sadie King
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEllie Only Brennan Jacobs could make me agree to a five mile fun run. I’ve had a crush on him ever since I can remember. But this body wasn’t made to run. The training is grueling, the other runners are mean, and every time I see Brennan I’m hot and sweaty, and not in a good way. But I’m determined to finish, no matter what the cost...Categorized as:
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![Heat by C.M. Steele]()
Heat by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn a mad dash to get through her hectic sweaty morning and make it to work on time, Violet finds herself struck by...a limo. Dazed but mostly unharmed, she's surprised when the passenger in the limo swoops her up and is shirtless. What kind of limo did she collide with? Pain and agony strikes Micah when he sees his little Violet in the middle of the street... -
![Rescued by the Mountain Man by Carly Keene]()
Rescued by the Mountain Man by Carly Keene
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Big Horn Ridge in Montana, home of burly, buff, bearded mountain men who are soon to meet their strong, curvy... -
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![Dancing Diva by Lana Dash]()
Dancing Diva by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings: a bachelorette in vegas romantic comedy (bad bridesmaids book... -
![His Wood, Her Curves by Haley Travis]()
His Wood, Her Curves by Haley Travis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA canoe builder, a poet, a sudden storm… lightning is going to strike! I'm great with my hands. People? Not so much.Then I met sweet little Margot. Delicate and thoughtful, with no idea how sexy she is. She needs a man to admire every inch of her soft, curvy figure. And it's going to be me. My writing retreat was supposed to be a solo venture... -
![Loving You by Hope Ford]()
Loving You by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLoving You: Alpha Hero 1 An Alpha Man, Curvy Woman Romance Mack I’m a firefighter. I save lives. But I couldn’t save my best friend. And now I’ve lost my sight. I want to give up… I want to give in. But Jane saves me… and I don’t plan on letting her go. Jane I’ve fallen in love with my patient. I wasn’t supposed to… but I couldn’t help it... -
![His Nightly Obsession by Sadie King]()
His Nightly Obsession by Sadie King
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI’m a simple fisherman with a dark secret…Ever since I saw the curvy, troubled Mira, I knew she needed my protection.I watch her at night, following her every move.Her dreams become my dreams. Her burdens become my burdens to dispose of.I’m a fisherman by day, her caretaker by night... -
![In The Doghouse: Love At First Bark (Love At First Bark) by Violet Rae]()
In The Doghouse: Love At First Bark (Love At First Bark) by Violet Rae
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsJonasI'm not a bad guy. My police record would have you think I am, but only Missy, the furry love of my life, knows what’s really in my heart. After getting out of prison, I'm looking to leave the past behind and move forward into the future with my cute, loyal corgi at my side. I have a new job, a new place, and a new life... -
![Heart Beats by Karla Doyle]()
Heart Beats by Karla Doyle
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPulling a fan onstage during the concert is just part of the show, until the jaded rockstar meets the muse he wasn’t looking for…JAGGERThe media calls me “Jaded Jagger” and they’re not wrong. I wasn’t just a rising star, I was the rock industry’s sunshine from the moment I debuted, and that instant mega-stardom put me on center stage, 24/7...
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