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Without You: Scotch and Sammy duet - book 2 by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSammy. I left because I thought I was doing the right thing. I was falling on my sword. I thought I was saving everyone a lot of heart ache, and in exchange, I took all that ache on my own. I was supposed to be the hero, but instead I was the villain. He hates me with every fiber of his being…. It’s been thirteen years since we last saw each other. It turns out ghosts can’t be buried... -
Damaged Grump by Nicole Snow
Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow returns with a hysterical office romance where the grumpiest boss claims the good girl and loses his scorched heart. Our meet cute was one big sip of ugly. He pushed my hell-no buttons, wearing an indestructible smirk. I offended his warped morals in front of his starry-eyed minions. Then I got my sweet reward for doing the right thing...Categorized as:
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Delayed Call by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsVaughn Johansson is the Nashville Assassins' star player. He's brash, cocky, and talented. And he isn't afraid to let anyone know it. He lives his life on his own terms, never forming romantic attachments, and only allowing his very closest to see his true, caring self. Brie Soledad has the weight of the world on her shoulders... -
Dangerous Exes by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel van Dyken’s scorching series, revenge is a justified pleasure…. Isla made one teeny little mistake. Now she and her PI company, Dirty Exes, are being targeted by one seriously angry and furiously sexy ex-quarterback. Jessie freakin’ Beckett. But there’s no way some NFL superhunk is going to take her business away... -
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One Bossy Offer by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsInheriting a bad-tempered boss brings the sweetest insanity in this roaring funny and shamelessly steamy grumpy-sunshine romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow. Grandma left me the life of my dreams with one ginormous catch. Miles flipping Cromwell. Workaholic king of grumps. Control freak. Older billionaire next door... -
The Anti-Heroes Collection by Parker S. Huntington, L.J. Shen
From USA Today bestselling authors L. J. Shen, Parker S. Huntington, and Ava Harrison comes a collection of three full-length standalone romances, featuring filthy anti-heroes and the sassy women who tame them. Includes never-before-seen bonus epilogues! Shattered Dynasty by Ava Harrison. Trent Aldridge is the devil. Rich. Arrogant. Sinfully handsome. He holds my inheritance in his hands... -
Semantic Error, Vol. 3 by Angy, J. Soori
Sangwoo and Jaeyoung’s feelings come to a head as the two clash over their views on what it means to be in a homosexual relationship! And while the two finally settle on having a purely physical affair to satisfy their needs and curiosity, Sangwoo’s inexperience with romance leads to a rocky start... -
Master Baker by Pippa Grant
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsThey call me the sugar whisperer. Anything your tongue desires, I can bake it. Scones? Child’s play. Cupcakes? I’ll frost them so good you won’t know what hit you. Donuts? Please. You’re talking to a master baker. But there’s one egg I’ve never been able to crack. My best friend. Correction: My former best friend. She’s the apple in my pie. The whip in my cream. The lemon in my meringue...Categorized as:
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Show Me Forever by Layla Hagen
I moved to Chicago six months ago, determined to finally open my own bakery. My landlady was this sweet woman who treated me like her granddaughter. Then she sold the house. Now the devil himself is my landlord and neighbor since I live in the guesthouse on his property. Declan Maxwell is moody, unreasonable, and takes himself far too seriously. Unfortunately for me, he’s also damn sexy... -
Nailed by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA scorching ‘enemies to lovers’ office romance proves hazardous in this new stand-alone from NYT and USA Today bestselling author Cora Brent. The good news: Audrey Gordon has just received a dream assignment managing one of the city’s largest construction projects. The bad news: She’ll be teamed up with cocky office rival and former lover Jason Roma...Categorized as:
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Banging the Enemy by Lili Valente
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsPop Quiz: You just banged a rock star you vowed to loathe until the end of time. What’s next? Hint: You don’t agree to be his fake girlfriend. And you certainly don’t fall in love…. Once upon a time, Cutter Comstock was the hot older boy who tormented me in high school. Fast forward thirteen years and I find myself in his bed, riding him like the last stud at the sex rodeo…...Categorized as:
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No Paine No Gain by McKinley May
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne thing I've learned from three years as an undergrad? College is all about balance. Juggling a science-heavy course load, weekend bar crawls, and my plentiful dating life is an art form. An art form I've got down to a T. .. Until the campus Casanova comes barreling into my biology class and throws my mojo for a major loop... -
Enemies to Lovers by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter comes another scorching Original Heartbreakers tale featuring an aloof bad boy and the rowdy Southern belle who rocks his world…. Millionaire video-game creator Lincoln West has a dark and tragic past. The sought-after bachelor lives by a rigid schedule and a single rule—one relationship per year, lasting no more than two months. No exceptions...Categorized as:
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Falling for the Playboy by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNever trust a man who gets paid to take off his clothes for a living and then uses it as a pick-up line to get girls in bed with him. That should’ve been enough for me to call in sick that day. I’ve worked with male cover models like him before and they’re all the same—smooth-talking, sexy as sin, egotistical know-it-alls who think they’re God’s gift to women—all traits I know to steer clear of...Categorized as:
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Evil is Forever by Trilina Pucci
In this sizzling sequel to One Killer Night, a special effects artist and a hotshot chef put their shared past to the test to survive a stalker—and their feelings for each other. It’s been two years since Evie and Chase clawed their way out of the real-life horror movie that would define most people. They’ve finally moved on. Or so they thought. Evie’s doing special effects for a new slasher film... -
Flirting with the Rock Star Next Door by Nadia Lee
"The obnoxious drummer neighbor I reported for noise pollution? Turns out he’s the biggest rock star in the country! Oops. ". I write romance because true love doesn’t happen in real life. My parents’ marriage and a string of failed relationships have taught me that. Then Killian Axelrod moves in next door. He’s a rock star, and hot as hell. Wicked blue eyes. A body made for sin. Cocky attitude...Categorized as:
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The Fix-Up by Sharon M. Peterson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEllie should probably have listened to the part where inheriting her house came with a hot, grumpy stranger and six months to figure it all out…. Ellie Sterns is a twenty-eight-year-old single mother who only ever seems to date seriously questionable men. But she’s just inherited both a home and thriving café, so life is looking up... -
Make Me Crazy by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNever trust a man who gets paid to take off his clothes for a living and then uses it as a pick-up line to get girls in bed with him. Being an author’s assistant comes with its perks but when Maverick Kingston barges into my life and becomes my responsibility, he’s more than I can handle... -
The Trouble With Gravity (Gravity Series) by K.K. Allen
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKai's life is a series of choreographed steps, each one shielding her from the tragic memories of her past. Audition, dance, paycheck, repeat. It's a broken record, but it's what keeps her world spinning... -
Through the Lens by K.K. Allen
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"He thought I was his muse. Turned out, he was mine too. ". Maggie Stevens is done feeling objectified. After spending her entire life in the spotlight and climbing the high fashion ranks as a model in LA, she’s willing to leave it all behind for a fresh start. Moving to Seattle seems like the perfect solution. A clean slate. New adventures. Endless opportunities. All is going according to plan...Categorized as:
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Speak From The Heart: a small town romance by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhen a small town, single father becomes enemies with the new girl in town, it’s either keep fighting her or give in to what his heart wants most. Emily Post isn’t staying. Back at her grandmother’s summer home, she’s only in Elk Lake City for a visit which can’t end soon enough. Especially when she can’t seem to get away from one grumpy repairman who shows up everywhere... -
A Filthy Engagement by Jaxson Kidman
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBarista by day. Engaged to the baddest rock star in the world by night. Well, fake engaged. I mean, what’s one more lie, right? To be fair, it was Dex’s idea. In trouble one too many times…. Now he needs me to make him look tame. Trust me, there is no taming this wild hunk. He’s built from muscle, music, and a thirst for women. He can do whatever he wants... -
Ritual by Kandi Steiner
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA new year at Palm South University means new classes, new chances at love, and of course, new fresh-off-the-grill drama. Cassie faces a ghost from her past in her new Genetics class while Adam fights for his brothers’ respect as second-term president...Categorized as:
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Playing by Heart by J.B. Salsbury
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJesse Lee is the worst! He’s a multi-millionaire, triple-platinum-selling, Grammy-Award-winning man-slut—a worldly, self-indulgent heathen. I wouldn’t sleep with him if he were our last chance to ensure survival of the human race. The only reason I put up with him is because he’s my boss’s brother. Whatsherface is one of those holier-than-thou types... -
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Misadventures at City Hall by Victoria Blue
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGo-getter Skye Delaney’s sights are set on the office of LA City Manager, but when her path is blocked by a cloud of corruption at the Mayor’s office, she is forced to reevaluate her ambitious goals. A seat on the City Council is the next logical step, but as they say, politics makes for strange bedfellows. Fellows like Kyle Armstrong...Categorized as:
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For The Love of Easton : A Single Parent Romance and Sequel to For The Love of English by A.M. Hargrove
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat could be more humiliating than your father telling an almost perfect stranger that you’re single? I’ll tell you what—proposing MARRIAGE to him! That’s exactly what my father did. He basically tried to barter me off like a horse. Admittedly, said single dude was a veritable smoke show. Besides being exceptionally panty-melting, he was also a complete jackass...Categorized as:
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Hot Shot: Lincoln U- Ice Hockey by MJ Fields
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDylan As if losing my shot at nationals wasn’t enough, I now have to tutor the biggest player on the men’s team or get kicked off the hockey team my senior year. Not that it means sh*t anymore, anyway . Regardless, I have to play the game and rebuild my image for the sake of the team that I love— and I have to do that with him...Categorized as:
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Kiss My Axe by R.M. Neill
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPerry. You know that saying, keep your friends close and your enemies closer? Well, whoever said that never had the misfortune of meeting Roman Auclair. Sure, he’s sexy and wears a corset like nobody’s business, but he’s arrogant, entitled and so damn judgemental he should sit on the Supreme Court. I’d rather sleep with a porcupine than bunk with him...Categorized as:
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Bossy Rockstar by Roxy Reid
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTen years ago he took my v-card,. Now he's my billionaire rockstar boss. A decade after dumping me without warning or explanation,. He's back in my life. Annoyingly, he's grown up to be extra hot,. With muscular arms I want to be wrapped up in,. And a cocky grin that really could stop the world from turning. For the first time in my life,. I understand the urge to throw my underwear at a rockstar... -
Lover by Ketley Allison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAgreeing to be his no-strings-attached, fake fiancée for a weekend is totally doable. Until I have to share a bed with this hot, bearded recluse. It was a necessary deal, considering my boss was blackmailing me and Wyn was nearing bankruptcy as a washed-up rock star. We had to do it to fix our quickly imploding lives...Categorized as:
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Hating the Best Man by Jenny Fyfe, Natalie Murray
“Packed with swoon, this story reminded me why I love romcoms. ”. – romance author Tarah DeWitt. Flynn:. My best friend’s about to get married, and I’m in love with his future wife. Believe me, I’d do anything to change it, but Ruby Quinn has been my dream girl since high school, and my stubborn heart refuses to let go. It gets worse. I’m pretty sure Ruby hates me, and I don’t blame her... -
Morsel Enemies by Alexia Chase
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAre you ready to meet your next Man of the Month? Chocolate chips, year-round Christmas decorations, crystal-clear waters, and smoldering nights under the stars. What more could you ask for? Ava’s boss, Jax, wants the same land Miles wants, and she’s there to make sure Jax gets it and escape Hell Town, Florida, as fast as she can... -
Hide and Sneak by S.M. Shade
This is the year that all my hard work and saving is going to pay off. My goals are clear, to quit my job at the daycare center, start a business, and move out of Happy Haven Trailer Park, It isn't a bad place, and I love most of my crazy neighbors, but it was always meant to be a stepping stone. I'm a woman with a plan... -
Dream a Little Dream by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMake a wish . . . Reflexologist Liza Reece has a dream. After a catastrophic break-up, she’s determined to rebuild her life from the wreckage. So when the opportunity arises to take over the troubled holistic centre where she works, Liza jumps at the chance. The only problem is she doesn’t have a penny. And Liza needs funds, and fast, because she’s not the only one interested... -
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Accidental Baby for the Billionaire by Josie Hart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe was supposed to break my bed, not my heart. Mr. Hottie-with-a-Body ghosted me a year ago, and now he's my new boss. Still cocky. Still hot AF. Still thinks he can take whatever he wants. And he wants me to be his fake wife. He'll get his promotion and I'll get my debt erased. At first, he drives me crazy pushing all my buttons. But the way he stares at me gives me goosebumps,...Categorized as:
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Risky Business by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSecrets are my life. Perception is everything, and I'm extraordinarily good at helping my clients hide their dirt—until him. Bad press about your latest movie flop? I can twist it. Need to repair your image after an embarrassing walk of shame? I got you. Reputation refresh? That’s me too. But my latest client challenges me in ways I never anticipated. Carson Steen... -
Marc Jillson & The Gazebo by Anyta Sunday
Want true, heart-throbbing romance? Put down the Cheetos, and stop being a jackass. The question is, can I do it? I’ve been an epic dick to my friends, my uncle. Him. Travis Hunter. Photographer, econ-student, paraplegic. Can I redeem myself? Apologize? Make a fresh start? Hunter seems to think so. Even roped me into saving his favorite gazebo from the bulldozers...Categorized as:
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The Devil Goes to Maui by Elizabeth O'Roark
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Ending in Marriage by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRediscover an exciting and heartfelt, opposites attract romance from New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Duke Porter is the best pilot of Midnight Sons, a bush-plane charter service located in the small town of Hard Luck, Alaska. He is a rugged, no-nonsense traditionalist set in his ways... -
Juicy Pickle by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan you imagine getting stuck alone on a deserted island with the person you hate most in the world? And no end in sight? Well, that’s me. Bailey Johansson, former assistant to the absolute worst boss ever to boss in the boss world. Stranded on a tiny island owned by a cruise line in an abandoned party hut. In a tropical storm. This is not a love story. It’s not a tale of redemption or heroism...Categorized as:
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Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Erin Mallon
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLilly. An opportunity to tell off the billionaire whose bank took my childhood home? Yes, please! The greedy, arrogant jerk thinks I’m here to interview for the job of his dog trainer (a. k. a. nanny), but he’s got a big storm coming... -
Matcha Made in Heaven, Vol. 2 by Umebachi Yamanaka
Somehow Chako ended up as a fake couple with a mysterious man called Isshin, who works for her family's tea farm. To save their struggling tea farm, the lie mustn't be revealed. .Categorized as:
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Cocky Quarterback: Eric Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis series is 18+ERIC do you capture a girl's heart? Make her laugh. The waitress with the bird tattoo drawn up her middle finger got my attention by not caring if she has it. My team thinks it's hilarious she's not into me. Trouble is she likes musician types. .. . But hey, I'm a star quarterback and a Cocker which means I don't drop the ball...Categorized as:
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Our Star-Crossed Kiss by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe’s got two strikes against her. Her name is Erickson and her parents own The Bagel Place. It wasn’t always that way. When we were nine, we were best friends. But then a feud between our dads ripped their successful business apart—and my best friend was ripped away too. Our paths were bound to cross again. Now, both our families are vying for the same spot on a Food Channel’s reality show... -
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Burn for You by Bridie Charles
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMay Whitley has always been the definition of independent, never one to let any place—or person—hold her down for long. So when she finds herself putting down roots in the picturesque town of Ruby Cove, it’s a surprise even to her... -
Falling for the Playboy by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNever trust a man who gets paid to take off his clothes for a living and then uses it as a pick-up line to get girls in bed with him. That should’ve been enough for me to call in sick that day. I’ve worked with male cover models like him before and they’re all the same—smooth-talking, sexy as sin, egotistical know-it-alls who think they’re God’s gift to women—all traits I know to steer clear of... -
Love Inn Books by Erin Branscom
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe doesn’t believe in love. She’s a romantic at heart. He’s her sworn enemy…and her new boss. Preston Steele is a buttoned up, Ivy League lawyer from an affluent prominent Boston family. He ditches the city life and moves to small town Freedom Valley to start over where he finally feels like he belongs. His new friends think he could use some fun and love in his life...Categorized as:
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Chasing Romeo by Sarah Ready
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA laugh out loud, soul mate chasing rom com romp, Sarah Ready’s Chasing Romeo is a perfect feel-good novel about finding love where you least expect it. Chloe Daniels is a starry-eyed romantic who believes in true love, soul mates and happily ever afters. So when a psychic predicts the identity of her soul mate Chloe will do anything to find him. But there’s a tiny problem...Categorized as:
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Fourth Quarter by K.T. Quinn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s my first day working for the Salt Lake City Stallions marketing team. But instead of running their Twitter account? They give me the worst assignment possible:. Being the Personal Assistant to Dominic DeMarco. Dominic is the team’s smoldering bad-boy. Whether flicking off cameras or getting into fist-fights at bars,. The tattooed running back refuses to be controlled... -
His Christmas Gift by R.S. Elliot
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy high school enemy is my new boss. He’s also my fake fiancé and now…. I’m having his baby. Autumn. When my aunt sold her gym, I thought I was going to lose my job. Instead, I just got a new billionaire boss. The man I crushed on in high school even though he and his friends bullied me relentlessly. Dean is still gorgeous, confident, and totally not my type...Categorized as:
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