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Theo by Riley Edwards
Is seven days long enough to build a forever love? I was living a nightmare of my own making. My life had been erased. My past rewritten. My name changed. I had nothing from my previous life. I was no longer Bridget Keller. I was promised federal protection. I was promised a new life. I was promised I would be safe...Categorized as:
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Ugly Duckling by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt wasn’t easy being considered the ugly friend. She’s known since she was young that life wouldn’t be easy, and that she would have to work hard for everything she got. Life was tough when you had a face that only a mother could love. For years, Sutton Sway goes through life knowing that she’s never going to have a happily ever after that she’s always dreamed of. So she settles...Categorized as:
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Finding Carly by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsCarly doesn’t want a boyfriend. Not after the last one tried to kill her. But Jagger “Jag” Bennett somehow gets under her skin, and soon she can’t imagine a life without him. Jag hadn’t planned on a girlfriend…even though his SEAL teammates are all very happy with their women. But sometimes the best things in life aren’t planned…and Carly is definitely the best thing that had ever happened to him...Categorized as:
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Expired Vows by Laura Conaway, Lisa Phillips
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFire. Family. Faith. Last Chance Fire and Rescue. She sees the promise of freedom. He vowed to always be the hero. EMT Trace Bently came back to Last Chance County to escape his past. After the loss of his wife, he gave up a promising career as a police officer for the chance to save lives every day as part of the Fire Department...Categorized as:
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Lacey’s Fight by Jane Blythe
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBehind her bubbly, flirty smile hides a world of hidden pain. Despite her dark childhood Lacey Smith believes in looking for moments of joy wherever you can find them. But when a seriously hot SEAL saves her life and then turns her down when she asks him out she begins to rethink everything... -
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. -
Mountain Daddy's Fate: A Mountain Man's Baby, Second Chance Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"A secret this BIG is what broke us in the first place. ". Three things I know about Eli:. 1. I broke his heart over a decade ago. 2. The reason I left him was. unspeakable. . A secret I've kept hidden all these years. 3. Even though I'm engaged to another man I'm still madly in love with. him. . How is this my life! ?! Eli's about to receive the biggest shock of his life... -
Guarded by Helena Newbury
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the author of Saving Liberty comes a scorching, standalone romantic suspense packed full of emotion. He’s a grumpy Texan bodyguard who lost everything he cared about. She’s the single mom who melts his frozen heart. She and her son might just be his shot at a second chance. .. if he can keep them alive. I swore I’d never love again. After my wife and son were torn from me... -
Hot Valor by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA new standalone romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Lynn Raye Harris. Sexy, action-packed, and thrilling! Colonel John "Viper" Mendez searches for a ghost from his past. .. and when he finds her, nothing will be the same! They told him she was dead. They lied. .. Colonel John "Viper" Mendez is having the second-worst day of his life... -
Protecting Melody by Susan Stoker
Tex gave everything he had to his country and his SEAL teammates. When an IED took away part of his leg, and his career, he devoted himself to his country and friends from behind his computer. He’s always been the man that can find anyone, that uses his computer skills, legal and illegal, to keep people safe and to put the bad guys behind bars. But behind a computer is a lonely place to be...Categorized as:
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Devoted Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
She's facing writer's block in a cabin. Her neighbor's puppy gives her a reason to spend time with a hot lumberjack. Writer's block is no fun. I've isolated myself in a cabin in a small mountain town to write my thriller. When I hear a spooky scratching sound, I think about incorporating it into my book. But it soon goes from inspirational to downright scary...Categorized as:
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A Hero's Chance by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRyan Coates does it all. Single dad with an ex who needs a reminder to spend time with their kids. Chief of the Baytown Station of the Virginia Marine Police. Sergeant at Arms for the local American Legion. Son. Brother. Coach. Friend. What he’s not doing is looking for a woman to add to his already busy life. Then he met her. Again. She’s the new doctor in town. And she remembers Ryan... -
Sins and Scarlet Lace by Liliana Hart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDeclan MacKenzie has loved the same woman for as long as he can remember, but after a mission early on in his career turns deadly, he realizes he can never have a wife or family and keep them safe. So he watches her marry another man. Sophia Huxley is involved in a nightmare. Her late husband has been labeled a traitor and he's made her the fall guy... -
Second Chance Love by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI was his wife… but he left me. He broke my heart once, and if given the chance, he’d probably do it again. Which is why I’ve tried to get over him. I’ve dated, I’ve tried to let loose, but no matter how hard I try, my thoughts always return to Nash. Every guy I meet I compare to him. He was always overprotective and possessive... -
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Ethan’s Obsession (Special Forces: Operation Alpha) by Anna Blakely, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA former SEAL who wants what he can’t have. An artist who’s afraid to follow her heart. Danger lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect time to strike. Ethan “Apollo” McAllister’s world is filled with controlled chaos. As a former Navy SEAL and member of Tac-Ops, he’s used to running headfast into danger. He’s also damn good at keeping secrets... -
Got Your Six by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGot Your Six is book 6 in the OPS Protector Romance series and should be read in order. Action, Adventure, and a good woman—that’s all I crave. A chance to prove my love for a woman by risking my life for her. Everyone else gets to do it, so why not me? Except, I never imagined she would vanish without a trace. I thought she had been taken by a gang or a serial killer... -
Ethan’s Obsession by Anna Blakely, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA former SEAL who wants what he can’t have. An artist who’s afraid to follow her heart. Danger lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect time to strike. Ethan “Apollo” McAllister’s world is filled with controlled chaos. As a former Navy SEAL and member of Tac-Ops, he’s used to running headfast into danger. He’s also damn good at keeping secrets... -
Bear by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBarrett “Bear” Fulton hasn’t been with a woman since his wife divorced him years ago, shattering his heart beyond repair. He hasn’t had any interest in women or dating, avoiding both altogether. He obviously needs closure before he can even try to move on. So what’s a more perfect place to find it than at his ex-wife’s wedding? Seeing her happy with someone else was easier than Bear expected...Categorized as:
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Holiday Heroes: by Janie Crouch, Regan Black
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThese heroes will protect their women from danger and won’t let them spend the holidays alone…Includes two full books for one great price! A Fairytale Hero — Jackson Prince thought love was done for him when his wife died five years ago. But the shy girl he never forgot from high school saving his life on Christmas Eve proves him wrong. Now they'll both learn it's never too late for love...Categorized as:
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Against the Wind by Harper Jackson, Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe last person I expect—or want—to take shelter with as a hurricane bears down on Hatterwick Island is Daniel LaRue—the man who broke my heart barely three months ago. I’m not looking for distractions. The clinic’s been targeted by thieves. The island’s locked down tight against the storm...Categorized as:
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Just One Chance by Carly Phillips
He thought she was the one…until she walked away. Now she’s back and he wants her more than ever. As a former Marine, Xander Kingston’s writing keeps him sane. Bonus? His thrillers made him one of Hollywood’s most desired screenwriters—and also introduced him to a fledgling starlet who broke his heart. With his close-knit family in New York, Xander returned home and found peace... -
Colorado Cold Case by Elle James
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSole survivor of a mission gone wrong, Griff left the Navy to recover from his wounds and grief. The one person he’d loved had left San Diego while he'd been on a mission and hadn't returned or reached out. She’d said she was from Colorado... -
Her Delta Force Protector by Sandra Owens
Everyone thinks Harper Jansen is dead. She is not, and she wants her life back. When Harper—very much alive but terrified—calls Kade Church, he does what is programmed in his DNA: he protects. Delta Force operator Kade and Duke, his military K-9 school flunker, have the skills to keep Harper safe...Categorized as:
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Wild Love by Sadie King
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s the young damaged ex-soldier and she’s the older woman who’s off limits. Can she show him how to love? Wild Love is Davis and Mel's story, a contemporary instalove steamy romance featuring an ex-military hero and the curvy woman he falls hard for. -
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Southern Sunrise by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBuried secrets never stay hidden in the South. Emily. I fell in love with him when I was fourteen. Under the stars, he told me he loved me, and under the stars we promised to love each other always. But under the stars, he broke my heart by walking away. He left me without a second glance. I was just an afterthought. Now he's back, but this time, I'm not falling for his Southern charm. Maybe... -
The Story of Us by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Tara Sivec comes an emotional, breathtakingly romantic new book about the power of first love and the promise of second chances. How much can a man take before he breaks? 1,843 days. That's how long I survived in that hellhole. They tried to break me, but I resisted...Categorized as:
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Noble by Annabella Stone
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRed Squadron is the tip of the spear in the war against global terrorism. Navy SEAL Commander, Noble Bauer, leads the JASOC Taskforce and knows his team won’t be complete until he finds a Communications Specialist. He knows just the man for the job. The only problem is can he get him to listen... -
Sailing with the SEAL by Lilah Hart
It's my best friend's wedding, and I'm miserable. First, the bride chose Violet to be her maid of honor. Violet, who was never anything but mean to me in school. But somehow they've become friends, and I, the woman who's always been there for the bride, am relegated to a mere bridesmaid position. When I overhear Violet trashing me, I escape to go for a walk...Categorized as:
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Enemy Chase by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAiden McDane. Brave. Loyal. More sexy than any one man has a right to be. Former Special Forces operative Aiden McDane has every reason to hate bombs expert Tara Northpoint. Problem is he can’t remember a single one - and not just because of the way she looks up at him with those big eyes and lush lips. Years ago Aiden was captured and interrogated by the enemy—an enemy Tara worked for...Categorized as:
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Whiskey Tribute by Samantha A. Cole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCurt Bannerman never thought he’d have to follow through with a promise to ensure his best friend’s wife and children were taken care of, in the event of Eric’s death, after the two men retired from the Navy SEALs. But an assassin made the promise a reality... -
Playing Along: A Small Town Second Chance Romance by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen I came back to Sin Valley, the mission was simple—avoid the ex-girlfriend who broke my heart. At all costs. Too bad I just (accidentally) moved in next door to her. And her battery-operated boyfriend(s). Plural. Crap! No matter how hard I try to steer clear of Desiree Grant, fate keeps tossing us together. And, so far? It’s not going too well for me...Categorized as:
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A Wild Heart by Amie Knight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI lost a huge piece of myself the day my husband was killed in action. In the months that followed, I felt like my grief would swallow me whole. My only solace was my daughter, whose bright light guided me through the darkest of times. I never wanted to meet someone else. I vowed to never fall in love again, especially with a marine...Categorized as:
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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. LACEY. Dad 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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Brutal Sinner by Stella Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI am a brutal sinner. A label I carry on my back with pride. A sinner who kills the bad guys. A sinner who defends the innocent and slays their demons. A sinner with no emotion and no heart. Ex special forces soldier turned renegade. I have my principles that are stamped on my soul and I live by them and one day I will die by them. Then I met a woman who changed everything...Categorized as:
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The SEAL’s Surprise Baby by Leslie North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNavy SEAL Anderson Park and agency operative Violet DiPaula didn’t like each other, but that didn’t diminish the spark between them. On a mission together in Russia, they gave in to the red-hot chemistry between them... -
Nanny for the Firefighter by Emma Blake
I thought coming back to Red Lodge would be a quiet escape. But then I ran into Mason—the firefighter who once had my whole heart. Now he’s got a fierce protectiveness and a daughter who steals my breath with her shy smile. He needs my help. And even though it risks exposing the past I’ve tried to bury, I can’t say no... -
Christmas with the Baby Daddy by Ariana Cooper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night of comfort turned into four years of secrets. Now he's back, and I'm out of excuses. Small town caterer with big dreams. Single mom hiding the truth. Until my son's father walks back into town. He's my late brother's best friend. Military hero turned handyman. Devastatingly handsome with those dimples. And he has no idea he has a mini-me. Casual help becomes heated nights...Categorized as:
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Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Forced Proximity/Forbidden Curvy Girl Romance. Remy. Leave 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... -
Breaker by Jules Ford
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome back to Hambleton, Wyoming, home of the Speed Demons MC. Breaker. Years ago, while on leave from the military, I went to the city of sin and unknowingly left two things behind. Twins! Now they’re back in my life, along with their mother, the woman that I’ve never forgotten, and I have big decisions to make...Categorized as:
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Again by Sierra Riley
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“If you can’t remember it, was it ever real at all? ”. “How do I fall out of love? ”. Cash Bennett enlisted in the Marines the day his boyfriend married someone else, but military life failed to numb the pain...Categorized as:
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Absolution by Kaylea Cross
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter legendary CIA contractor Luke Hutchinson unknowingly trained the man who would become the world’s most dangerous terrorist, he has no choice but to hunt him across the globe. Driven to complete that final mission, he fears his enemy has targeted the only woman Luke has ever loved. Unfortunately for him she’s his ex-wife, and already facing another deadly threat he can’t protect her from...Categorized as:
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No Chance by Christy Reece
DO OR DIE. Skylar James told a lie to the man she married, and eight years later she still bitterly regrets the deception. Unknown to Skylar, her husband, Gabe Maddox, now lives in the dangerous shadows of elite operatives who rescue victims. When Skylar tries to save a naïve young beauty, kidnappers come after her. For Gabe, Skylar had been his last shot at trust and love...Categorized as:
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My Mountain Man Military Hero by Sadie King
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWild Heart Mountain is heating up when an ex-military hero meets his match with a young curvy volunteer firefighter. Since being discharged from the military I’ve lost my purpose in life, until I find Erika…. She’s feisty, curvy, and strong. When we get stuck in a cabin together for the night, I’ll show her that I might be a retired Special Forces captain, but I still know how to command…... -
Code Name: Heist by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsI am a world-class thief. Or I was, before I got pinched and landed in prison. After I served my time, I decided to get on the right side of the law, or as much as my job at Jameson Force Security allows. The lines sometimes blur, which suits me just fine. My name might be Saint, but I’m a devil to most... -
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Someday Never Came by Autumn Lawrence-Barnette
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIt only took one text. One nickname flashing across my screen to drag me back into his tangled web. That one text sent me back to my hometown. A town full of heartache, secrets, and abandonment. Straight into the arms of the man I’ve always known was meant to be mine. Our story wasn’t over…. The man who was standing in front of me now was a far cry from the boy I once knew... -
Red, White, & Bayou by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWyatt Landry is back in town. .. for one night only. At least, that's the plan. In spite of the big Fourth of July party, and his cousin’s plan to set him up with a friend of hers, and how much he wishes things could be the way they used to be. But they're not. And he's hitting the road as soon as the sun sets. Until he sees her. The woman in the red dress...Categorized as:
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A Lush Reunion by Selena Laurence
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTen years ago Lush bassist Colin Douglas met the love of his life. Then she broke his heart. Now, in a small Texas town, in the midst of the breakup of his band, Colin has found Marsha, and he has no idea what to do with her. Marsha O’Neill hasn’t had it easy. Since losing Colin nothing's gone right for this east Texas waitress—except for Sean, her six-year-old son... -
His Protector: a First Love, M/M Romance by Sue Brown
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat kind of courage does it take to travel two thousand miles just to say hello to a man who doesn’t know you exist? At thirty years old and never been kissed, Walker is about to find out. After a rocky start to his life in the agency, newly trained operative Walker takes the biggest chance of his life before his first mission. He returns to J. T... -
SEAL's Christmas Daughter by Katie Knight, Leslie North
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Navy SEAL makes for a sexy Christmas surprise…. Former Navy SEAL Zach Walker could never get Marissa off his mind. Of all the women in his life, she’s the one he just can’t forget—even though it’s been ten years since they spent an unforgettable night together. So when he’s assigned to stake out a house in a quiet residential neighborhood, he’s shocked to discover Marissa living right next door... -
Coff by Danielle Pays
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFormer Navy SEAL Logan "Coff" Folger is haunted by one regret - not fighting hard enough for the woman he loved. When he discovered his FBI agent brother was working to take down her father, he tried to convince her to leave with him, but she didn't believe him. That fateful night shattered Logan's world...
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