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Fall with Me by Becka Mack
Jaxon Riley is exceptional at three things: starting fights on the ice, picking up women post-game, and going home to fulfill his role as the world’s best cat dad. Relationships, unfortunately, missed the list. Lennon Hayes is supposed to be on her honeymoon. Instead, she’s alone and single, vacationing next door to a surly tattooed man who ran his date off the resort...Categorized as:
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Under the Influence by Kimberly Brown
Alanis Kapri is living the American Dream. As the star quarterback of the Carolina Hurricanes, life is luxury. Unfortunately for Alanis, he’s considered the NFL’s problem child. One too many negative press runs have landed his head on the chopping block. He’s been given an clean up his act or be cut from the team. Reluctantly, Alanis agrees to the terms... -
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Hood Legacy by Aubry J.
Easy or hard? Those were the only two options I gave WNBA star Legacy Glover when it came to us. Legacy was adamant about being in control on and off the court, going as far as hiding the fact that she had a stalker. Naturally, I stepped into the role of her protector when I found out. My approach wasn’t typical, but I would get the job done and prove to her that she was always my top priority...Categorized as:
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All The Smoke by T'Lyn
Solomon Tate lives by one rule, loyalty over everything and leads by example. Solomon takes care of his people and all he expects in return is for everyone on his team to remain solid. Anyone who refuses to show loyalty no longer earns his favor, family is not exempt. Kaori Randall embraces one concept. Love and be loved... -
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Plus Size Player by Danielle Allen
“No one does banter, humor, or spice as magnificently as Danielle Allen! She’s one of the most unique, sizzling voices in romance, and I am obsessed with the way she combines sexual tension, comedy and truly empowering stories. .. She’s a true gift to all romance readers! ” --Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love, Theoretically...Categorized as:
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Delaney's Desert Sheikh by Brenda Jackson
Delaney Westmoreland refused to let a mix-up in her vacation plans postpone the R and R she craved. But when she reluctantly agreed to share a secluded cabin with an arrogant sheikh bent on seduction, she found herself enrolled in a crash course in human sexuality. Unfortunately, commitment and love were misplaced pages in her darkly handsome mentor's manual...Categorized as:
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Twenty-four Three by K.C. Mills
A shot in the dark. A mistaken identity. A undeniable attraction. An injured hitman finds himself depending on a stranger and for Carter Reed trust is not something he’s willing to extend. Unfortunately when it comes to McKenna Smith, Carter can either allow her to be his saving grace or risk loosing something more precious than trust…his life. Stakes are high...Categorized as:
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Bullied My Heart: Christmas Bully Valentine Novel by K Nicole
It must be fate. The day Kasim and Sneaux parted ways, was the last day they thought they’d ever run into each other again. Sneaux couldn’t get rid of Kasim if she wanted to. They would forever be tied to one another. When Kasim laid eyes on Sneaux again in his neck of the woods, the feelings for her he had buried were dug up and he didn’t know what to do with it...Categorized as:
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Sin Bin by Maureen Smith
Logan “Bruiser” Brassard and Meadow Ryan are no strangers to heartache, loss, and trauma. When they met as foster children, they both bore deep scars from the horrors life had inflicted. Although their time together at the group home was brief, they never forgot each other. Fast forward fifteen years, and Meadow is an unemployed social worker down on her luck...Categorized as:
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The Edge of Midnight by Beverly Jenkins
Sarita Grayson is desperate. That's the only explanation for her late night rendezvous with a bag of stolen diamonds. But then a handsome stranger stands between her and a clean getaway. In the struggle for freedom, she accidentally shoots him. Mykal Chandler, head of a covert government agency NIA, can't believe he's been shot... -
For the Night (A Sun Series Bonus Story) by Rae Lyse
Still reeling from a messy divorce, kindergarten teacher Venus Thibodeaux is on a self-proclaimed healing journey and adamant that she’s done with love. She’s determined to move on from her toxic past with a fresh start in a new city, but starting over isn’t as easy as it sounds. Anthony “Nuney” Nunez is young... -
My Heart's Reflection of You by T'Lyn
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNevaeh Chapel’s life was picture perfect. A loving family, great job, and a doting boyfriend; one would think that she had it all together from the outside looking in. She thought she had it all together too, until she crossed paths with a loose cannon that was the epitome of the phrase. Kaleb “Cannon” Barnes had one belief that he didn’t comprise My life, my rules...Categorized as:
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Downfall by Evelyn Sola
He thought he had his life figured out, but he had no idea. Summer Madison is the opposite of everything Maxwell Sutton finds attractive in a woman. And yet, here he is, fighting powerful feelings for the new personal assistant his brother hired while he was out of town. Everything about her is wrong, yet his thoughts are consumed with nothing but her...Categorized as:
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Why We Fight by T.J. Klune
Do you believe in love at first sight? Corey Ellis sure doesn’t. Oh, everyone around him seems to have found their happy ending, but he’s far too busy to worry about such things. He’ll have plenty of time for romance after he survives his last summer before graduation. So what if he can’t get his former professor, Jeremy Olsen, out of his head? It’s just hero worship...Categorized as:
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The Chase Is On by Brenda Jackson
WHAT CHASE WESTMORELAND WANTED. .. Something sure looked tempting, and Chase knew it wasn't on his restaurant's menu. His new neighbor Jessica Claiborne was as deliciously enticing as the confections she created--so enticing, Chase was finding it difficult to concentrate on anything but the curve of her lips...Categorized as:
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Recipe for Temptation by Maureen Smith
When secret fantasies become sizzling reality. .. Reese St. James desperately needs a break from her demanding career, and a two-month sabbatical in Atlanta seems like the perfect escape. Days after her arrival, she’s stunned to find herself face to face with Michael Wolf. Tall, dark and mouthwatering, the sexy celebrity chef has played a starring role in all her secret fantasies... -
Pulling Doubles by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAll Devyn wants – besides a tall, fine husband and eventually a few babies to fulfill her “about to turn thirty, running out of time, cute black family” dreams – is to finish her yearlong internship at University Hospital... -
Love Me by Tiffany Patterson
“. .. give me three months. ” “Three months for what? ” “To make you love me. ”. For years I’ve withheld my feelings for my best friend, Monique. After dating losers, she needs a man who’s docile, safe … a nice guy. I’ve never been that. When we were younger, I couldn’t control my temper when it came to keeping her safe...Categorized as:
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I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. Jones
Jaclyn Love is a magnet for trouble - it seems to follow her wherever she goes. Unfortunately for Kadan Davenport, she also seems to be a magnet for him - even after a disastrous first impression that leaves him - literally - black and blue. Jaclyn is busy trying to find some sort of balance, and Kadan is just trying not to get swept up in the chaos... -
To Love and Protect by Cyn
In the ring, I’m known as Nightmare. I’m undefeated in the underground boxing ring and at the top of my city’s food chain. That sounds cocky, doesn’t it? Sure. But it’s true. I’m also dangerous and the man every woman wants to be with, but I try not to brag. The thing is, everything changed when I laid eyes on Remedie. She’s the gorgeous chef who doesn’t want to be saved... -
Eric's Inferno by Tiffany Patterson
The men of Rescue Four are known for two things: for being the best the Williamsport Fire Department has to offer and for their rugged sex appeal. Rescue Four’s reputation is carried like a badge of honor among all the men, including Eric ‘Harvard’ Kim...Categorized as:
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Takeover by Evelyn Sola
TARA. I was supposed to be in charge. That was always my intention. Until that slick corporate raider, Ethan Bradford, clicked his fancy pen and poof! Just like that, I was under him, instead of on top. Rich and powerful men–especially arrogant, handsome ones–are all the same...Categorized as:
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One Knight's Stand by Tanvier Peart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree years ago, I decided to have my first one-night stand. The plan was simple: research how to do it and meet a man at the bar before nerves playing with my guts got the best of me. I wanted to ring in the new year between a stranger’s legs. Someone with good hygiene and exceptional tensile strength to take the edge off of studying mechanical engineering. Then he walked in...Categorized as:
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Yours for the Holiday by K. Nicole
My father's gambling got out of control. I had no idea he had gotten a loan from the devils — Kyro and Krue Francis. One evening, they paid my father an unexpected visit, wanting their money. Somehow, I ended up in the middle of my father's mess and arranged to be at Krue's home by midnight. If not, it would cost my father's life. .. -Jerrica Carella... -
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Love Scammed by Rilzy Adams
It’s the blind date to end all blind dates. When Monae Alexander turns up to Miami International Airport to meet her best friend, Tempest, for their anti-Valentine’s Day girls’ trip to Turks and Caicos, she realizes she’s been scammed...Categorized as:
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Cheeky Romance by Nia Arthurs
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe only thing worse than marrying your prissy childhood friend in a Vegas wedding is waking up the next morning and hearing she forgot about it. I got my best friend pregnant. No sense sugar-coating the truth because the Vegas wedding and drunken honeymoon are just a tiny part of the story. The real crapstorm is what happens after Vanya finds out there’s a bun in her oven...Categorized as:
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Pick Six by Max Monroe
Sean Phillips is a sexy as sin enigma. Cocky. Promiscuous. The New York Mavericks star wide receiver. His quick moves and sure hands extend way past the lines of the football field— and into the bedroom. Sure of himself and sure of his life, Sean’s convinced he can handle anything...Categorized as:
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Mister Bodyguard by Lauren Rowe
A bodyguard, a beauty, and a bet. “I’m hiring you to do more than guard her, Zander,” my new boss explained. “You’re gonna be her rock. Her human Valium. Her trusted friend. And she’s gonna be your mission from God. ”. “So I’m her babysitter? ”. “Her babysitter, her bodyguard, her f*cking service doggie. Whatever she needs or wants, that’s what you’ll be. Anything except her booty call...Categorized as:
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The False Flat by Melissa Collings
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn this uplifting story about friendship, love, and growth, one woman must untangle herself from a past that’s holding her back in order to move forward into the life that will set her free. Penelope Auberge is at her breaking point...Categorized as:
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Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up by Charish Reid
“A heartfelt opposites-attract romance. .. ” — Publishers Weekly. Total opposites. Totally irresistible. Mickey Chambers is an expert at analyzing modern literature. But when it comes to figuring out her own story, she’s feeling a little lost. At thirty-three, she’s an adjunct instructor with a meager summer class schedule and too many medical bills, courtesy of her chronic illness...Categorized as:
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Defensive Stance by Kasha Thompson
Deion McCabe is a veteran basketball player with an adversarial disposition. Following an altercation with a fan during a game, the league orders him to attend anger management. Deion’s behavior and subpar gameplay threatens to jeopardize his livelihood. He’s courting disaster and must demonstrate to the organization that he’s capable of turning his fate around...Categorized as:
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Stranded in Arizona by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKevia Caplan spent her entire life as a caregiver, first to her parents and then to her spoiled baby sister. Working as a database administrator for the FBI, she came across files of the worst in human behavior. When her sister tells her she’s going to become a mail-order bride, Kevia tags along to ensure her sister’s safety...Categorized as:
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I Think I Might Need You by Christina C. Jones
Joia Love is all about… well, Joia. Her primary interests right now are how creative she can get with her video camera, how much weight she can bench press, and her social media brand. A man doesn’t even factor into her top five. Especially not Theodore Graham, the ex-boyfriend committed to becoming her next boyfriend... -
The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon
Strong female friendships and a snappy enemies-to-lovers theme take center stage in this highly anticipated romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of The Dating Playbook. Successful pediatric surgeon London Kelley just needs to find some balance and de-stress. According to her friends Samiah and Taylor, what London really needs is a casual hookup. A night of fun with no strings...Categorized as:
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With These Words by K. Lashaun
Eden Foster finally achieved her lifelong dream of receiving an invitation to compete in the PFC, Professional Fighting Conference. But at what cost? The already-weakened bond within her family has fractured more than ever. Her two beloved boys are being used as leverage to control her. And she’s lost the man she wanted to spend forever with...Categorized as:
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Ella Gets the D by Tanvier Peart
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe end of my marriage was the beginning of my happily ever after. What happens when you hear your husband putting dents in your mattress with another woman? Leave and never look back! Easier said than done when you're a stay-at-home mom, share two kids with the no-good cheater, and have a savings account that laughs in your face on the daily...Categorized as:
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T.Y.P.O.: Take Your Pants Off by Frankie Love, C.M. Seabrook
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA typo in a text brought us together. Auto-correct gone wrong? It's never been so right! Aylee is scared of a couple things: Being in the water for one and being with a man for another. Good thing I'm the guy who got the message because I can kill two birds with one stone. Alpha-hole much? Let's call it confident. I know what Aylee needs because I have my own demons to conquer...Categorized as:
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Charis & Tyren by K.C. Mills
She’s trying to move on from a broken heart and a bruised ego. He’s been intrigued with her since she moved into his building. Love, Lattes, and a little magic make for an unforgettable night and a recipe for happiness, even if it ends up in the wrong hands. -
WRAPPED by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Following a painful divorce, all pastry chef Shae Kenney wants for Christmas is one good date that doesn’t end in disaster. When Aidan Meyer, a smoking hot hunk from her past, matches with her on a dating app, Shae asks Santa for the strength not to screw it up...Categorized as:
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Jump Ball by Kasha Thompson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou can’t win unless you learn how to lose. Sariah Thornton, a beauty industry mogul, dedicated herself to her brand and jet-setting around the world. Life hands her a lemon when her father’s passing bequeaths her ownership of a basketball team. She knows nothing about basketball and even less about why her father would choose to leave his prized team to her...Categorized as:
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My Funny Valentine: A Valentine Novella by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAward winning Author Blue Saffire presents. My Funny Valentine. Love doesn’t always come in a beautifully wrapped, elegant, gilded box. Ever heard of the chipped plate or the ugly duckling? I’ve been referenced to as both. It’s fine with me. I still have no problem going after what I want. I’ve built a multi-million-dollar company, soon to be worth billions...Categorized as:
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Cherish by Evelyn Sola
Alexandra. I thought I finally had my life figured out. Fate? Destiny? I know mine. But one afternoon questioned everything I thought I knew. Then it happened. Dr. Jason Dupree crashed into my life. His eyes linger on me longer than they should in polite company. You see, there is nothing polite about him. He’s arrogant and overconfident. His touch? It’s my undoing... -
Can't Block My Love by Xavier Neal
From bestselling romance author Xavier Neal comes an all-new, rom-com sports romance featuring a gorgeous goalie who can block any shot — except Cupid's. .. Once upon a time, the Vlasta Vipers hockey team was so incredible — on and off the ice — they were almost mythical. Every other university wanted their team to be them. Every chick who crossed their paths wanted to bang them...Categorized as:
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Whiskey Kisses by Lena Hampton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCountry music’s bad boy falls for a straight laced plus sized accountant. Wilder Mann is accustomed to sneaking out on groupies before they wake up, not chasing them down the hotel hall barefoot in his boxers to keep them from leaving with a part of his heart. Then again, Serenity is no groupie. She’s not even a fan...Categorized as:
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Big Nick Energy by Danielle Allen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHamilton University’s Homecoming is always a good time. Typically, it’s just a weekend of football, fun, and reconnecting. But this year is different. My wildly popular and incredibly sexy college crush is finally single! Nick Williams had no idea who I was. He was completely out of my league in undergrad. But we’re grown now... -
What a Match by Mimi Grace
Sometimes what you’re looking for is right under your nose. Meticulous and driven Gwen Gilmore knows what she wants… especially in a man. She is newly single and doesn’t have time for lackluster chemistry or mixed signals. But the dating scene proves to be slow and unserious, and she realizes she may need some help. Professional help. A matchmaker, to be more specific... -
Resist Me by Lauren Connolly
She would do anything for the ones she loves. Even marry a stranger. Luna Lamont has a few short months to find a husband or else she loses out on a surprise inheritance. Content living life as an independent woman, she’s ready to give up the cash, even if that means her deadbeat father gets the windfall instead... -
Winter Wonder by Tina Martin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA winter launch party. A shy entrepreneur. A jealous best friend. .? One smokin’ hot Lennox! Drake Lennox, maintenance manager for Lennox Enterprises’ network of hotels and resorts, spends most of his time working – and by working, that entails managing his team. He doesn’t take maintenance calls but does so as a favor for his cousin Joelle Lennox at Smoky Mountain Lodge... -
The Rebound by Jennifer Bernard
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis summer at Lake Bittersweet is going to be a scorcher…. Firefighter Jason Mosedale doesn’t take anything seriously except fires—not even himself. With his lighthearted approach to everything from dating to raising his teenage sister, he loves his life just how it is... -
The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest
An R&B singer and a corporate executive find love that hits the right notes in this romance by Kristina Forest, USA Today bestselling author of The Partner Plot. Iris Greene used to be a woman with a plan. But all of that changed after she met the love of her life at twenty-four, got pregnant and married…and then became a widow and a single mother all within the span of a year and a half...Categorized as:
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