Books like 'The Girl He Used to Know'
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The Long and Winding Road by Marie Force
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Series Finale. .. this is the one you’ve been waiting for! Max Abbott takes center stage in the Butler, Vermont Series finale when the timeline jumps forward five years and finds Max staring down his 10-year high school reunion, with no desire whatsoever to attend... -
![Ashes by Chelle Bliss]()
Ashes by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDylan Walsh left his small town behind and vowed to never return. But when his brother needs help, Dylan steps back into the memories he tried so hard to forget. He thought there was nothing there for him anymore until a woman he knew as a little girl catches more than Dylan’s eye. Rosie Gallo is known for her kind spirit, good-girl vibes, and her loyalty to the ones she loves... -
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![Reckless Invitation by Samantha Christy]()
Reckless Invitation by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI play guitar. I create music. It's all I ever wanted to do. But I'm in a serious rut. I've lived under the shadow of my ugly past for so long, I can't see a future. Then she falls into my life. And suddenly, all I can hear are riffs, melodies, and beats. She's my muse--my inspiration. She's exactly what I need to get me back into the groove...Categorized as:
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![Take A Chance On Me by Emilia Finn]()
Take A Chance On Me by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsOh Sh*t. This is part 2 of the Marc and Meg Duet. It cannot be read as a standalone. Due to spoilers, the above is all the blurb you will get. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The conclusion to the Meg and Marc duet is phenomenal. It’s been a long time since I’ve found a writer that makes me laugh, scream, and cry in the same sitting. This is an epic story - epic love, epic friendship, epic woman finding her way. .. -
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![Enamored by J.S. Scott]()
Enamored by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAll it takes is a little friction to turn up the heat in the third Accidental Billionaires novel by New York Times bestselling author J. S. Scott. Like his brothers and sisters, Seth Sinclair went from blue-collar to billionaire overnight, and he’s decided to invest in what he knows best: construction... -
![WALK by Cora Brent]()
WALK by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 27 ratings“I saw him for who he was; not just some tortured ex-con trying to beat back his demons and figure out his place in the world. Stone Gentry was sexy, complex, damaged, mysterious. He was a man I could fall for …if he let me. ”. 1513 …The number of single lines you carefully scratched on a piece of notebook paper at each sunrise... -
![Twelve of a Kind by Sandi Lynn]()
Twelve of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCarter:. I was grateful for my second chance at life and discovering a family I never knew existed. Relocating my company and myself from South Carolina to Los Angeles brought me closer to them. They were all happily married, except my brother Gabriel, who was engaged to the love of his life. I didn’t trust women, and for good reason... -
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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... -
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Space by Penny Reid
From the New York Times Bestselling Author Penny Reid. One week. Private cabin. Famous physicist. Still an unrepentant slacker. What’s the worst that could happen? Mona’s meticulously planned allotment of relaxation is thrown into chaos by the unscheduled appearance of her older brother’s band of friends, including the one person she'd hoped to never face again... -
![Saving You by Kelly Elliott]()
Saving You by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhat happens when your head and heart contradict each other regarding the one person you’ve always wanted? Growing up, Luke Johnson and Libby Hayes thought they would be best friends forever. One kiss changed everything. Fearing his love for Libby could cost him their friendship, Luke chooses to listen to his head—instead of his heart...Categorized as:
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![Rescuing Rosalie by Ellie Masters]()
Rescuing Rosalie by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn the Nicaraguan jungle, I'll battle dangerous wildlife, treacherous terrain, and my growing attraction to Rosalie as we outrun a madman and survive. When a hostage rescue mission intended to save innocent lives takes a devastating turn, Hayes, a Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialist, leaps into action and plunges headlong into danger to save Rosalie... -
![Here to Stay by Suanne Laqueur]()
Here to Stay by Suanne Laqueur
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“You can’t sort of do this, Fish. Draw a line and get on one side or the other. .. ”. Love is never so sweet as when it receives a second chance. In the sequel to her award-winning novel The Man I Love, Suanne Laqueur continues the story of Erik Fiskare’s romance with Daisy Bianco. Though separated for twelve years, the extraordinary bond forged in their youth has endured...Categorized as:
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![Loving You by Allie Everhart]()
Loving You by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSince meeting Garret on her first night at college, Jade’s had to overcome many obstacles to be with him, including interference from Garret’s father. Now, months later, it seems that Mr. Kensington has finally accepted Jade dating his son, but the reason for that is unclear. After what Jade witnessed at the Kensington mansion, she’s not sure what his acceptance of her means... -
![Time for Love by Marie Force]()
Time for Love by Marie Force
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsDr. David Lawrence has spent the last two years atoning for his sins and recovering from the devastating breakup with Gansett Island golden girl Janey McCarthy. As the island's only doctor, he's had ample opportunity to show his fellow island residents that there's more to him than the guy who disappointed Janey so profoundly... -
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![Holding You by Kelly Elliott]()
Holding You by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsLauren Reynolds wanted only two things in life—to run her father’s horse breeding business and Colt Mathews. Fearing Colt would take her position within the family business, she tried to push him far away from her heart. When life could no longer keep Lauren and Colt apart, their two worlds became one. Every second of every moment, they spent together... -
![Don't Forget to Remember Me by Kahlen Aymes]()
Don't Forget to Remember Me by Kahlen Aymes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsRyan Matthews has everything he ever wanted. Close to graduation from Harvard Medical School and on the verge of marrying his gorgeous and accomplished girlfriend, Julia Abbott, his dreams are about to come true. Julia is on the fast track as a fashion editor for a big New York magazine... -
![Endeared by J.S. Scott]()
Endeared by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter finishing a hard-won medical residency, Owen Sinclair now lives his dream as a family physician. The windfall that brought him newfound wealth has also made handsome Dr. Sinclair the town’s most eligible bachelor... -
![Dangerous Rock by Crystal Kaswell]()
Dangerous Rock by Crystal Kaswell
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsI'm married to a rock star. And I don't even know his last name. Bella. There's a tall, tattooed man in my bed. Not any tall, tattooed man. He's a rock star. A sex god. And now he's my husband. Last night, I married Joel. It's ridiculous. I'm a good girl. I don't get into trouble. I don't look twice at bad boys. I can't stay married to a rock star. But there's something about Joel... -
![A Kind Wedding: Christian & Charleigh by Sandi Lynn]()
A Kind Wedding: Christian & Charleigh by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Kind family is back for one last family wedding! Join Christian and Charleigh as they juggle their family life and careers, while dealing with the obstacles that get in the way of planning their perfect wedding. Enjoy bonfires, brotherly talks, weekly surf time, music, laughter, and more in this next installment of the Kind Brothers Series. -
![Craving Rose by Nicole Jacquelyn]()
Craving Rose by Nicole Jacquelyn
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI, Rose Hawthorne, have crap taste in men. But, who could blame me, really? When the stories of how your dad and uncles raised hell before settling down are legendary, it was all too easy to see Prince Charming everywhere, believing that if a man loved me enough, he’d change. What a load of garbage... -
![Sea of Love by Melissa Foster]()
Sea of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsYou fell in love with Lacy Snow in Sisters in White (Snow Sisters, Book Three). Follow her on her path to her forever love in Sea of Love. Lacy Snow hadn’t been looking for love when she met strikingly handsome and seductive Dane Braden... -
![Becoming Us by Allie Everhart]()
Becoming Us by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsJade and Garret thought the robbery in their neighborhood had nothing to do with them, but the pieces are finally starting to come together. Someone’s been working behind the scenes, pulling the strings to determine Garret’s fate. The timing couldn’t be worse. Jade and Garret are talking things out, becoming even closer, making plans for their future. Plans that might never happen... -
![Billionaire Unchallenged: Carter by J.S. Scott]()
Billionaire Unchallenged: Carter by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhat happens when you're instantly drawn and inexplicably attracted to a man you haven't really met? Me? Well, I left a party like my butt was on fire when it happened to me. Arrogant, wealthy and physically perfect men were nothing but trouble, even if I was mesmerized by a man with all of those attributes... -
![A Love like This by Kahlen Aymes]()
A Love like This by Kahlen Aymes
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSettled in New York City, Ryan and Julia Matthews seek to enjoy their idyllic newlywed life together. Julia’s high-profile job at Vogue and Ryan’s promising career in medicine will surely set them up for everything they could ever want. Their only obstacle seems to be finding enough time to spend together...Categorized as:
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![The High Notes by Danielle Steel]()
The High Notes by Danielle Steel
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember, hitting the high notes like no one else. When she is twelve, her father convinces the owner of a bar in Lake City, Texas, to let her perform, and she stuns the audience... -
![Frayed by Pamela Ann]()
Frayed by Pamela Ann
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTrista Stevens. Things went quickly sour with the already married Harry when she found out their affair had a bigger repercussion. Heartbroken, she had to do what was best for everyone. Just as planned, she and Lindsey went to visit Emma in Greece. Trista thought this vacation was going to be a way for her to heal and come to terms with of the gargantuan mistakes she’s made in the past...Categorized as:
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![The Consolation Duet Books 1-2 by Corinne Michaels]()
The Consolation Duet Books 1-2 by Corinne Michaels
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLiam wasn't supposed to be my happily ever after. He wasn't even on my radar. He was my husband's best friend-forbidden. But my husband died and I fell in love with Liam only to be left shattered into a million pieces. Again. I want him. I need him. I yearn for him, but he's gone. Now I have to decide if it's him I love or if he was just the consolation prize all along. -
![Reckless Reunion (The Reckless Rockstar Series) by Samantha Christy]()
Reckless Reunion (The Reckless Rockstar Series) by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsGo on tour with the woman who betrayed me? Not on your life. Six years ago, she was just some stranger I woke up next to. By nightfall, I knew she was the one. Or so I thought. Six months later, she destroyed me. And now, we're being forced into a reunion neither of us wants. We may have to play nice, but when the lights are off . .. so are our masks... -
![Moonlight in Massachusetts: An Epilogue Short Novel by Siobhan Davis, Christopher John]()
Moonlight in Massachusetts: An Epilogue Short Novel by Siobhan Davis, Christopher John
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn optional epilogue short novel in the highly addictive Kennedy Boys series by USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestseller Siobhan Davis. Find out what is going on in the lives of your favorite family and their offspring. Set five years after the series end, this story begins with Selena receiving a prestigious award for Moonlight, the support center she opened to help survivors of abuse... -
![Landon & Shay - Part Two by Brittainy C. Cherry]()
Landon & Shay - Part Two by Brittainy C. Cherry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsOnce upon a time, I fell in love with a boy. A beautiful, broken boy who had his own world of struggles. People warned me against our love, but I didn't listen. We looked weak. Young, foolish. Dangerously in love. We didn't care. In order to keep our hearts protected from the opinions of others, we became each other’s secret. We shared stolen moments. Tender touches. Secretive embraces... -
![Not a Strong Enough Word by Allie Samberts]()
Not a Strong Enough Word by Allie Samberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsScarlett Frye was once a literary genius. With two bestselling novels, a million-dollar book deal, and a love story of her own, she had it all—until the pressure broke her. Five years ago, she canceled her book tour, shredded her contract, and disappeared. She left everything behind, including Ryan Whitlock, the editor who believed in her… and the man she loved... -
![Down To You by Jayne Frost]()
Down To You by Jayne Frost
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery story deserves a soundtrack. And ours is epic. She started from perfect. A star who shone brighter than the rest. But then fate took it all away. Now she's broken. A beautiful song with a fractured beat. But I'm still on the rise. Chasing a dream that she's already left behind. If I'm lucky, I can find my redemption in the spotlight. Destiny brought us together. Put her in my path... -
![Forever Love: A Duet by Siobhan Davis]()
Forever Love: A Duet by Siobhan Davis
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn emotional, angsty, new adult romance duet from USA Today & WSJ bestselling author Siobhan Davis. Over 700 pages of binge-worthy romance. Each book focuses on a new couple and ends with an HEA. When Forever Changes. Gabby. Looking back, I should have seen the signs. Perhaps I did, but I subconsciously chose to ignore them...Categorized as:
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![Changing Lines by Toni Aleo]()
Changing Lines by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsClaire and Jude Sinclair have been living the perfect life for the last ten years. Blissfully in love, professionally successful, happily married… They have everything they want—except a baby to make their family complete... -
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![Beard in Waiting by Penny Reid]()
Beard in Waiting by Penny Reid
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![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... -
![The Cafe at the Loch by Hannah Ellis]()
The Cafe at the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA holiday fling threw her life into chaos …. Elspeth Mackenzie hasn’t had any contact with the father of her child since they had a fling three years ago. Getting pregnant at sixteen turned her life upside down. But now she has everything back under control. She’s managing a cafe and a toddler and making it look easy. If only dating was as easy... -
![A Forever of Orange Blossoms by Ava Miles]()
A Forever of Orange Blossoms by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books. .. come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ feel-good series, The Merriams, is back with a humorous and heartwarming story about a playboy without a cause and a woman whose dreams were diverted by family responsibility—and, of course, everyone’s favorite matchmakers to guide the way... -
![Strays by Cora Brent]()
Strays by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSTRAYS (An Anti-Hero Romance). Before age sixteen I was kicked to the streets, condemned for a crime I didn’t commit. Since then I’ve done nothing to be proud of. Which is why a man like me isn’t cut out to be a dad. And if this kid had another option I wouldn’t try to be one now. But for once I’m going to step up. I’ll right the worst of old wrongs... -
![Cardinal Caged by Mia Smantz]()
Cardinal Caged by Mia Smantz
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsCallie is temporarily with the Cardinals while she tries to figure out what it is that she wants from life. Her childhood was dictated and decided without her, and now she has to learn who she is as a person without someone telling her what to do... -
![Breath by Breath by Kaylee Ryan]()
Breath by Breath by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe continuation of the stand-alone series surrounding the Riggins Family. This book follows the parents of the Riggins Brothers, Stanley and Lena Riggins. Official Blurb coming soon. -
![Tell Me This Is Forever: The British Billionaires by J.S. Scott]()
Tell Me This Is Forever: The British Billionaires by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhat happens when the guy I've hero-worshipped for years on a television screen suddenly shows up in real life? I never expected to meet the legendary Leo Lancaster in the flesh. We don't exactly mingle in the same circles, even though he's a wildlife biologist and I'm an exotic animal veterinarian... -
![It All Comes Back to You by Melissa Wiesner]()
It All Comes Back to You by Melissa Wiesner
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAn absolutely unforgettable and heart-shattering romance, perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Lucy Score and Carley Fortune, that does keeping secrets destroy true love? Anna works two jobs to get herself through college and never, ever talks about her family. It’s easier to keep her distance from everyone until she can finally leave her old life behind...Categorized as:
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![Dissonance by Julia Wolf]()
Dissonance by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEveryone loves Alex Murray. I’m not everyone. My history with Alex goes way back. Back to before the fame and groupies and wild tours. Before he was the lead guitarist for Unrequited. We’ve known each other for a decade and have been at odds for a good portion of it. When I need Alex’s help, he jumps in with both feet, volunteering to be my fake boyfriend at an old friend’s out-of-town wedding... -
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![Ice by Fiona Davenport]()
Ice by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIce found his place with the Iron Rogues MC after his professional hockey career ended, but he never expected that being a part of the club would also bring the woman he was meant to claim into his life. -
![Fearless by Chelle Bliss, Salvation Society]()
Fearless by Chelle Bliss, Salvation Society
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI’ve always been a wild child and my own worst enemy. Ditched by my best friend at a biker bar. A broken Jeep in a new town with no one to call. What else could possibly go wrong? I’m Makenna Dixon, not a damsel in distress. My parents taught me how to survive on my own. But a handsome stranger thinks he’ll be my saving grace. A challenge leads to a lip lock I can’t quite forget... -
![Cocky Senator’s Daughter: Hannah by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Senator’s Daughter: Hannah by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHANNAH COCKER. Every man I've dated in this city has either bored me or hurt me. When Sofia Sol, my crazy cousin, offers a ride on the back of her Harley with no destination in mind besides out-of-Atlanta, what do you think my answer is? I'll give you one guess. TOBIAS KYRKOS. Life doesn't ever hand you what you want. You have to take it... -
![Money by Jillian Dodd]()
Money by Jillian Dodd
Fame. Power. Money. Sex. Love. This continuation of The Keatyn Chronicles series follows the lives and loves of those who work at Captive Films. Hot, successful, playboy Riley Johnson, whose business success far exceeds his success in love. Movie star, Keatyn Douglas, whose epic love story has spawned a series of books and movies. And Dawson Johnson, who joins Captive with a tragic past... -
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Test by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratings**TEST is the latest stand alone in the Gentry Boys universe from NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Cora Brent**. PAIGE. People say Derek Gentry is arrogant, perpetually drunk and good for only one thing. Even from a distance he's like a neon sign that reads: ‘I AM THE WORST IDEA YOU EVER HAD. ’. And I’m not tempted, no matter how hot he is. I’ve heard the rumors. I know his story... -
![The Right Wrong: A Hot Romantic Comedy by Michelle Mankin]()
The Right Wrong: A Hot Romantic Comedy by Michelle Mankin
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBen Kennedy is a rock star. Whoever or whatever he wants, he can easily have with just a snap of his talented fingers. He’s rock royalty, a handsome prince with a court of beauties to command. To the outside world, the legendary life he leads seems charmed, but it’s not. Looks can be deceiving. Sierra Marshall is a single mom...
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