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Chain Reaction by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen an explosion rocks Lantern Beach, authorities scramble into action. Was the WWII relic that washed ashore merely bad luck—or something far more sinister?Dr. Raven Newton, a forensic archaeologist, is called to investigate the bomb that killed one person. With her specialized knowledge of military artifacts, she’s the perfect person for the job—until she discovers who else is on the case... -
![Checkmate by Emilia Finn]()
Checkmate by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsBishop men are nothing but a plague on this planet, a disease that needs eradication before it spreads. They’re murderers. Liars. Thieves. The day I met Colum Bishop, I thought my life was finally turning around. I was led to believe he would be our saviour. He was supposed to be our hero, a long awaited reprieve from the hardships life insisted on throwing at my mom and me... -
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![The Desperate Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood]()
The Desperate Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 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.Brock is pulling away... -
![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... -
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![The Last Exchange by Charles Martin]()
The Last Exchange by Charles Martin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 30 ratings“Here’s the catch—even if I make it out of here alive, I need a reason to breathe again.”When MacThomas Pockets finished his last tour as part of the Scottish Special Forces, he was hired to consult for a film director to finesse some scenes that weren’t working. In a twist he never saw coming, he ended up moving to L.A. to work as the bodyguard for movie star Maybe Joe Sue... -
![Endless Love Letter by Callie Anderson]()
Endless Love Letter by Callie Anderson
Our love had to live in the past… The first time we met I knew. She was perfection. I needed to know everything about her—what made her smile, what her lips tasted like, what her body felt like under my skin… But our love was fatal. The purest venom that seeped through my veins and embedded deep into my soul. Emilia was My love. My muse. The woman who owned my soul... -
![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... -
![Inked: A Driven World Novel (The Driven World) by Tracy Lorraine]()
Inked: A Driven World Novel (The Driven World) by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTracy Lorraine’s Inked is a heart-wrenching, emotionally charged, steamy, contemporary romance written in K. Bromberg’s Driven Worlds project... -
![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... -
![You Don't Kiss Your Brother's Best Friends: A Reverse Harem Romance by Krista Wolf]()
You Don't Kiss Your Brother's Best Friends: A Reverse Harem Romance by Krista Wolf
My brother Jason’s best friends have always been sinfully hot, and entirely off limits.Until the one scorching night I could have all of them.My Greek vacation is utterly miserable; a solo distraction from a disaster back home. But when my brother’s best friends show up out of nowhere? Taking me back to a mysterious island mansion is the last thing I expect... -
![Honor Bound by Hallee Bridgeman]()
Honor Bound by Hallee Bridgeman
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt may seem odd to seek peace by moving to a war-torn African country, but for medical missionary Dr. Cynthia Myers, it provided a way to escape a shallow life of unearned wealth, a philandering fiancé, and a father now square in the public eye as vice president of the United States. At least here she knows her work and life have meaning... -
![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... -
![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... -
![The Fountain of Infinite Wishes by Ava Miles]()
The Fountain of Infinite Wishes by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava’s bestselling books…come join the family.International Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents a gripping and emotional tale about believing in wishes coming true and searching for love—no matter where it leads.Shelby McGuiness hadn’t stopped believing in wishes.Vander Montgomery had... -
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![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... -
![Just an Illusion - EP: EP by D. Kelly, Regina Wamba]()
Just an Illusion - EP: EP by D. Kelly, Regina Wamba
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust an Illusion - EP is the third book in The Illusion Series. You will need to read the previous books Just an Illusion - Side A and Just an Illusion - The B Side in order to follow along. Lives are turned upside down … Everything was perfect before life came to a screeching halt. When devastating loss flips Amelia’s world on its axis, she loses her spirit... -
![All That It Takes by Nicole Deese]()
All That It Takes by Nicole Deese
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the ever-cautious Val Locklier finally agrees to a cross-country move with her nine-year-old son to take a job with her best friend, Molly, everything she had planned for the future unravels within the first week. After pushing aside her anxieties about renting an apartment from Molly's twin brother, whom she barely knows, she accepts an invitation for an elite filmmaker's mentorship... -
![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... -
![Angel Fire: Boxed Set Books 4-7 by Ellie Masters]()
Angel Fire: Boxed Set Books 4-7 by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDive into USA Today Bestselling Author, Ellie Masters' Angel Fire Rock Romance Series second Boxed Get Hearts Divided, Hearts Entwined, Forest's Fall, and the Last Beat.Hearts DividedTrue love only comes once in a lifetime...but what if they're wrong?Bash fell hard for his childhood sweetheart. She was the one, his forever, until she taught him the truth about love.Love fails. Love lies... -
![Where Secrets Lie (Tupelo Grove) by Colleen Coble, Rick Acker]()
Where Secrets Lie (Tupelo Grove) by Colleen Coble, Rick Acker
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUSA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble and Rick Acker deliver the second book in their compelling Tupelo Grove series (following What We Hide), where a crumbling university, stolen artifacts, deep family secrets, and deadly ambitions all stand in the way of a second chance at happiness... -
![Playing For Keeps by Emilia Finn]()
Playing For Keeps by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLife is all about choices, right? Everything we do, from brushing our teeth in the morning, until we climb into bed at night, is a series of choices. Sometimes we make bad choices, sometimes they’re good, sometimes they’re made under duress, and sometimes they’re the lesser of two evils kind... -
![Brandon by Christy Barritt]()
Brandon by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPhysically he’s protecting her. But emotionally she’s never felt more exposed.The last person tech heiress Finley Cooper ever wanted to see again was Brandon Hale. Two years ago, Brandon shattered her heart. Now Finley needs protection, and, against her wishes, Brandon is assigned the job. Even worse, they must pretend to be a couple in order to find answers... -
![We Said Forever by Marie James, T E Black]()
We Said Forever by Marie James, T E Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRock bottom. They say the only way to go from there is up, but what is “up” when you’re born into someone else’s rock bottom? At ten, football became my first love. It’s what got me out of the house away from my self-destructive family... -
![Damien Prescott by Sandi Lynn]()
Damien Prescott by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy name is Damien Prescott, and I had the kind of life most men only dream of. I ran a successful company, had millions of dollars to my name, and had the company of beautiful women at my disposal any time I snapped my fingers. My work and money were the only things that mattered to me. I was a shark in the advertising world and people often told me I was impatient, rude, and arrogant... -
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![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... -
![Holding Mia by Terri Anne Browning, Sara Eirew]()
Holding Mia by Terri Anne Browning, Sara Eirew
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey call me the rocker’s princess, some even call me the dance prodigy, but none of them knows the real Mia Armstrong. Now that dancing is no longer my future, I don’t know either. All I want is the opportunity to find out, to have some time to try being just a little normal. To discover who this new girl is. I fought for the chance to go to college on my own... -
![Nightshade by Ronie Kendig]()
Nightshade by Ronie Kendig
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsSoldiers all across the globe are returning home to their families after brutal tours of duty. They are discharged from the service. . .and on their own. Meet Max Jacobs, one of these discarded heroes, as he faces a wall of failure—in his career, his friendships, and his marriage. Failing again—this time to end his life—he is offered a thread of hope... -
![STONE SECURITY: The Complete 5 Books Series by Glenna Sinclair]()
STONE SECURITY: The Complete 5 Books Series by Glenna Sinclair
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Kindle Unlimited Bundle... Enjoy the complete Stone Security series. Romance, Suspense, Mystery and a touch of Comedy. 5 Books. No Cliffhangers. More than 1,000 pages :) JACK Running from her past, Raelyn ends up at the doorstep of security firm owner, Jack. Needing help and shelter, Jack offers her both. Under attack, they can’t help the connection that builds between them... -
![The Way of the Brave by Susan May Warren]()
The Way of the Brave by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFormer pararescue jumper Orion Starr is haunted by the memory of a rescue gone wrong. He may be living alone in Alaska now, but the pain of his failure--and his injuries--has followed him there from Afghanistan. He has no desire to join Hamilton Jones's elite rescue team, but he also can't shirk his duty when the call comes in to rescue three lost climbers on Denali... -
![The Promise of Rainbows by Ava Miles]()
The Promise of Rainbows by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents an inspiring and emotional tale about a hero willing to go to any lengths to recapture his belief in the sweetness of love. Jake Lassiter was a bona fide hero in the military before a tragedy in war changed his life forever... -
![6 Rainier Drive by Debbie Macomber]()
6 Rainier Drive by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 36 ratings6 RAINER DRIVECEDAR COVE, WASHINGTONDEAR READER,As you may have heard, we've recently had quite a shock. My husband, Seth, and I lost our business, The Lighthouse restaurant --- to arson. The investigation continues. The prime suspect is a young ex-employee named Anson Butler, who disappeared right after the fire.So Seth and I are trying to sort out our lives... -
![Bodyguard Beast by Georgia Le Carre]()
Bodyguard Beast by Georgia Le Carre
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAngeloTwo things should have told me staying in this job was a mistake.How she looked.How she talked.But the inner voice that had always kept me safe and one step ahead was drowned out by the fire in my veins. But getting Involved. Not an option.Even though thinking of her curves kept me awake at night.I'd never guarded a woman before, let alone the Boss's daughter... -
![Sweet Passions at Bayside by Addison Cole]()
Sweet Passions at Bayside by Addison Cole
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFall in love at Bayside, where sandy beaches, good friends, and true love come together in the sweet small towns of Cape Cod. Bayside Summers is a series of standalone romance novels featuring fiercely loyal heroes and sassy, empowered women. They're fun, flirty, flawed, and easy to relate to... -
![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... -
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![Billionaire’s Sins by L. Steele]()
Billionaire’s Sins by L. Steele
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 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... -
![The Billionaire’s Bride by L. Steele]()
The Billionaire’s Bride by L. Steele
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsYou are mineThat's what they tell me.EdwardMy 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.BaronMy savior. My second chance... -
![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... -
![Sugar Pine Trail by RaeAnne Thayne]()
Sugar Pine Trail by RaeAnne Thayne
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn unlikely attraction brings comfort, joy and unforgettable romance this holiday season! Librarian Julia Winston is ready to ditch the quiet existence she's been living. She's made a list of new things to experience, but falling for Jamie Caine, her sexy military pilot neighbor, isn't one of them. Julia's looking to conquer life, not become the heartbreaker's latest conquest... -
![Then There Was You: A Single Parent Collection by Gianna Gabriela, Anna Brooks]()
Then There Was You: A Single Parent Collection by Gianna Gabriela, Anna Brooks
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME: With stories from 14 unbelievably talented authors. Read on for a taste of the stories you'll find within! Back to Life by Dani René Both having been heartbroken in very different ways, Kayla and Caleb find themselves in a very unlikely situation where they can't deny the electricity coursing between them... -
![The Contract by Jess Mastorakos]()
The Contract by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's got a bad roommate situation in the barracks and I have to clear my father's debts before it's too late.So we strike up a deal and prepare to give Oscar-worthy performances to everyone we know. We'll get married, solve both of our issues thanks to the benefits we'll get as a dual military couple, and then when it's over we'll go our separate ways.There's just one problem... -
![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... -
![Illicit – A Sizzling Boxed Set by Calinda B., Sylvie Stewart]()
Illicit – A Sizzling Boxed Set by Calinda B., Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOver 20 illicit romances with the sexy heroes and strong heroines you crave!Lose yourself in the world of hot hookups, where the stories run from sexy to downright scandalous and the characters will leave you breathless. In these pages, you’ll find tantalizing romance, rekindled flames, and forbidden trysts... -
![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... -
![Valetti Crime Family: The Complete Collection of Bad Boy Mafia Romances by Willow Winters]()
Valetti Crime Family: The Complete Collection of Bad Boy Mafia Romances by Willow Winters
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAMAZON TOP 100 series available in one collection for a LIMITED time! Includes the following full-length, stand-alone romances featuring five filthy-mouthed, possessive bad boys, HEAs and no cliffhangers: Dirty Dom Dominic Valetti is only interested in two things: getting paid and getting laid. Heâs a bookie for the Valetti crime family, and he knows his sh*t... -
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![The Good Samaritan by R.C. Boldt]()
The Good Samaritan by R.C. Boldt
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe biggest story of her life is the one he wants to hide. I’m homeless by choice. I have no intention of returning to my former life after what I’ve done. This—living among the filth and discarded remnants of others—is what I deserve. As atonement for my sins, I give back; I help those who cannot help themselves. But it’s always under the guise of anonymity... -
![Meant to Be by Ajme Williams]()
Meant to Be by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI needed a bodyguard to protect me from my violent ex – the one that got me pregnant.Dax seemed like the perfect man for the job... at first.It’s obvious that I have a “type” in men.Alpha, dominant, and... hot as hell? Dax’s strong arms cover and protect me everywhere I go.He’s ex-military and quite intense.The way he looks at me when I’m in danger tells me all I need to know about him... -
![Beneath the Desert Sun by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black]()
Beneath the Desert Sun by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFaithGraduating from college is bittersweet. I’ve accomplished my dreams, obtained my teaching degree, and am ready to find my dream job. However, I never realized how difficult or stressful it would be to find a position.That’s why I jump at the chance to visit Chad, one of my best friends, on base in California...Categorized as:
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![Mercy's Fight by T.L. Gray]()
Mercy's Fight by T.L. Gray
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHe feared no one…but himself. Recovering from a past shaped by violence, Matt Holloway has sworn to live a different life than his parents did. Matt has found a purpose that keeps his lingering pain and fear at bay: helping others to heal. Yet the nightmares continue to haunt him. Grace has lived a life of luxury, sheltered by her family’s money and connections... -
![Out of The Blue by Carina Adams]()
Out of The Blue by Carina Adams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPutting others needs before his own was all Mike Carson had ever done. First, it was the friends he loved more than family. Then it was his country. By nineteen, he was a father, a husband and fighting in a war not many people believed in... -
![Fool's Gold Series Volume One: Chasing Perfect\Almost Perfect\Sister of the Bride\Finding Perfect by Susan Mallery]()
Fool's Gold Series Volume One: Chasing Perfect\Almost Perfect\Sister of the Bride\Finding Perfect by Susan Mallery
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsReturn to where it all began�the romance, the friendships, the community, the warmth and laughter of Susan Mallery's New York Times bestselling series Fool's Gold. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Fool's Gold, California, is a charming town like no other, where newcomers and locals alike find endless�if unconventional�opportunities to fall in love...
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