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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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![Something in the Way: A Love Saga by Jessica Hawkins]()
Something in the Way: A Love Saga by Jessica Hawkins
"A tale of forbidden love in epic proportion. .. Brilliant"— New York Times Bestselling Author Corinne Michaels. It was a hot summer day when I met him on the construction site next to my parents' house. Under the sweat and dirt, Manning Sutter was as handsome as the sun was bright. He was older, darker, experienced. I had never even been kissed...Categorized as:
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![Oceans Apart (Kingsbury, Karen) by Karen Kingsbury]()
Oceans Apart (Kingsbury, Karen) by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsA forgotten secret. A shocking discovery. A sacrifice of love that will bring Connor Evans to his knees. A story of hope and redemption from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury. Airline pilot Connor Evans and his wife, Michele, seem to be the perfect couple living what looks like a perfect life. Then a plane goes down in the Pacific Ocean... -
![One Day In Summer by Shari Low]()
One Day In Summer by Shari Low
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsOne day in summer, three lives are about to change forever. After two decades of looking after others, this is the day that Agnetha McMaster is reclaiming her life. It’s her turn, her time but will she have the courage to start again? Ten years ago, Mitchell McMaster divorced Agnetha and married her best friend, Celeste. Now he suspects his second wife is having an affair... -
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![Careless by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Careless by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn my 21st birthday, I know there's only one wish I'm making when I blow out my candles. . A chance with him. Only I'm his best friend's little sister, so that means I'm beyond off limits. And did I mention he's older? I'm ready to be seen as my own person and to take the next step. But I know it can't be with him. Yet when I'm backed in a corner, there's only one person I can call for help. Him... -
![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... -
![A Different Kind of December by Lesley Jones]()
A Different Kind of December by Lesley Jones
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsDecember 1st. .. A time to reflect and remember for Georgia, and also, she's decided, this year will be a time for change. Starting with high emotion on the anniversary of the day that changed her life and ending on a loud, raucous and raunchy Christmas night, we get a little dip into the lives of some of the Carnage Series favourite characters. This is book 5 in a series. Carnage Book One... -
![All That Glitters by Catrin Collier]()
All That Glitters by Catrin Collier
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsCornish smuggler Devlin 'Devil' Varcoe braves winter weather and revenue men to fetch the contraband on which Porthinnis depends for survival. Drawn to Jenefer Trevanion, whose father finances the smuggling operation, Devlin is seduced by beautiful wild-child Tamara Gillis. When fire destroys her home, Jenefer is forced to work in the pilchard cellars... -
![The Moment of Truth by Shari Low]()
The Moment of Truth by Shari Low
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe Moment of Truth…. Laney Cochrane loves her life. With her friends Millie and Tash, she runs a proposal agency, organising the perfect setting for their clients to pop the question. Finding that forever love is something Laney knows all about. Her marriage to Cameron is blissfully content and she has never doubted they’ll live happily ever after. Then Cara Deacon walks into their office... -
![Commitment by Nia Forrester]()
Commitment by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was obvious to everyone but them they were all wrong for each other. Riley is a free-spirited boho writer and Shawn is a magnetic and charismatic rapper, riding the highest crest of his career. She doesn't understand his world and he sure as hell doesn't understand hers. And what's worse, while he's never committed to any woman before, she's committed to someone else...Categorized as:
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![Stand Off by Kelsie Rae]()
Stand Off by Kelsie Rae
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI never wanted to see Nathan again. Ever. One highly educational night with him in bed was all it took to hand over my v-card. Apparently, that was all it took to get him to move across the country without a backwards glance, too... -
![Capturing Cree by Nicola Jane]()
Capturing Cree by Nicola Jane
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsEva. There is nothing wrong with believing in true love, right? Maybe I’m the type of woman who watches too many happily-ever-afters, but I want my prince charming. If I know one thing for sure, it’s this -- I’m not going to find him sitting around at the Kings Reapers MC’s clubhouse. Don’t get me wrong, the men here are hotter than Hades, but they’re more like Thor...Categorized as:
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![Xander: Part 2, The Present by Anne Mercier, Sara Eirew]()
Xander: Part 2, The Present by Anne Mercier, Sara Eirew
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's eleven years later, and we're still living separate lives. While I know she isn't comfortable with my lifestyle after everything she’s been through, I can't be without her anymore. I need her. She's my wife. She's my heartbeat. She's my every breath. She's my everything. I want to know every detail of her life. I want to be part of it all... -
![Down To You by Jayne Frost]()
Down To You by Jayne Frost
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe 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. It started with a road trip... -
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![You're All I Want for Christmas by Karen Cimms]()
You're All I Want for Christmas by Karen Cimms
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBilly crossed the hall into his bedroom where Kate was plugging in the last of the electric candles she’d set in each window. She flicked it on. “I guess that’s that. ”. His hand covered hers. “Do me a favor and don’t turn this one off. I want to know there’s a light burning in our bedroom window until I come home. ”... -
![Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne]()
Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese three women are the toughest juries they’ll ever have to plead their case to. THIS BOX SET INCLUDES…. Clean Slate (Charity Case #0. 5). Moving two thousand miles away wasn’t my plan, but when family needs you, you come. Before I can head back to my hometown of Chicago though, I have two men to say good-bye to. Neither one of them will be happy to hear the news... -
![Stella by Mackenzy Fox]()
Stella by Mackenzy Fox
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom best selling author Mackenzy Fox comes the highly anticipated MC spin-off series from the Bracken Ridge. NOLA Rebels MC - (New Orleans Series Book 15). Stay tuned for the Blurb! The men of the NOLA Rebels MC will do anything for their club. They’re a brotherhood, a club who stands mighty, and above all else, they take care of business, New Orleans style... -
![Dark Edges by Kane Caldwell]()
Dark Edges by Kane Caldwell
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m not your good ole boy or boy-next-door type of guy. If that’s what you’re looking for, I suggest you move on. I curse a lot, work too fucking much, and keep to myself. My edges are hard, rough, and even dark at times. I never thought I would wind up in the business I’m in. I may not always play by the rules, but I go where the money is, keep my nose clean, and my affairs organized... -
![Deal Takers by Laura Lee]()
Deal Takers by Laura Lee
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMY DICK CAN BE A REAL BASTARD SOMETIMES. When he takes charge, I’ve been known to do a lot of stupid shit, despite the fact that I have a genius IQ. Case in point: How I met the woman of my dreams. Now, I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I don’t regret that moment of idiocy one bit... -
![One Day With You by Shari Low]()
One Day With You by Shari Low
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsOne day, five lives, but whose hearts will be broken by nightfall? It started like any other day in the picturesque village of Weirbridge. Tress Walker waved her perfect husband Max off to work, with no idea that she was about to go into labour with their first child. And completely unaware that when she tried to track Max down, he wouldn’t be where he was supposed to be... -
![Hetty’s Farmhouse Bakery by Cathy Bramley]()
Hetty’s Farmhouse Bakery by Cathy Bramley
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsHettys Farmhouse Bakery [Paperback] Bramley, Cathy. -
![Catch My Heart by Nora Roberts]()
Catch My Heart by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe first time single-father Spence Kimball set eyes on Natasha Stanislaski, he was floored by her exotic beauty. But the former ballet dancer turned toy shop owner had a fiery temperament that kept men safely at bay. Sensing a hidden wound, Spence and his little girl joined forces to find a way into her closely guarded heart. For Spence realized he'd do anything to tame Natasha's fears. . -
![Old-Fashioned Cupcake with Cappuccino by Sagan Sagan]()
Old-Fashioned Cupcake with Cappuccino by Sagan Sagan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThirty-nine-year-old Nozue went from living a routine, melancholic life of sleep and work to spending his days in bliss with Togawa, his younger subordinate. Now six months into their relationship, the two have graduated from dates at a pancake shop to spending their nights together... -
![His Wounded Light by Christine Brae]()
His Wounded Light by Christine Brae
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe perfect life. The perfect marriage. The jilted lover. Their worlds collide. Fate intervenes twelve years later and their paths intersect once again. All three will question whether the heart is truly capable of dividing and being divided; each will decide whether it matters who you loved first or who you love last. Together they will learn that in the end, there can always only be one. -
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![Lumberjacks of Blackbear Bluff Complete Collection by Lilah Hart]()
Lumberjacks of Blackbear Bluff Complete Collection by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn Blackbear Bluff, North Carolina, a logging crew faces temptation from a new local bakery. The sweets aren't the only thing tempting them, though. Young, beautiful women come to town to work. .. and end up finding love along the way. It includes the books:. Battling the Mountain Man. Tempting the Mountain Man. Soothing the Mountain Man. Satisfying the Mountain Man. Thrilling the Mountain Man... -
![The Touch of Her Voice by Sara Scott]()
The Touch of Her Voice by Sara Scott
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings. .. Firebird Awards 2022 (Speak Up Talk Radio). First Place LGBTQ Fiction. First Place New Adult Fiction. First Place New Fiction (first time published). . .. 2022 American Fiction Awards Finalist (LGBTQ+ Fiction). . .. Literary Titan Gold Book Award (September 2022). . .. Readers' Favorite 5 Star Book. My world turned to shades of grey as I squared my shoulders and turned around... -
![Dare You by K.L. Shandwick]()
Dare You by K.L. Shandwick
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis book and series have been rebranded to Chasing Love Billie in the Wild Romance Saga by Kelly Shandwick on Goodreads for clarity of reading order. Chasing Love Billie is book one in the series. Book two Chasing Love: Sawyer. Book three Chasing Love: James. Book four Chasing Love: Tricia. Book five coming Dec Chasing Love: Erin. Book six coming Dec Chasing Love: Ryder... -
![Tempting The Biker by Glenna Maynard]()
Tempting The Biker by Glenna Maynard
He's married and twice my age, but I can't walk away. Murder-. We were never supposed to happen. Alexa’s my daughter’s best friend. I’m a married man. I’m too old for her, but stolen glances turn into more than either of us are prepared for. I’ve made promises I can’t keep. I’m the Prez of Royal Bastards MC. I’m not supposed to be tempted by her innocence... -
![Accidental Blind Date by Mia Mara]()
Accidental Blind Date by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy blind date stood me up. But the hot silver fox at the bar? He gave my night a happy ending. Over. And. Over. But don’t let that charming grin fool you. He’s really not the nice guy he pretends to be. Turns out he’s actually my older brother’s best friend. A smooth-talking business shark trying to take over my little bookstore. I didn't know that when I ended up between his penthouse sheets... -
![Forgiven: Con by Sloane Kennedy]()
Forgiven: Con by Sloane Kennedy
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsCon. I have everything I’ve ever wanted… so why do I still feel like the kid who came from nothing? Please help him …. Three little words that have haunted me for years. Three little words that I know I’ll take to my grave. It was supposed to be just another fight... -
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Royal by Amy Davies
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBeing the son of the Rugged Skulls MC president, I was always held to a high standard in life, in the club. But when me and my brothers set out to start our own club business, things got a whole lot better. I’m the type of guy who gets what he wants, when he wants it. I’m a club brat, and a fully patched member, but what I live for is the hunt. Women usually throw themselves at me...Categorized as:
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![Sampler: If You Only Knew by Kristan Higgins]()
Sampler: If You Only Knew by Kristan Higgins
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe drama, hilarity and tears of sisterhood are at the heart of the thoroughly captivating new novel by New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins—a funny, frank and bittersweet look at marriage, forgiveness and moving onLetting go of her ex-husband is harder than wedding-dress designer Jenny Tate expected…especially since his new wife wants to be Jenny's new best friend... -
![Cruel Desire by K.A. Linde]()
Cruel Desire by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA new stand-alone enemies-to-lovers romance from. USA Today. best-selling author K. A. Linde…. Court Kensington is a thorn in my side. I’m hired to clean up his badboy image, which would’ve been easy if my life wasn’t falling apart. First, I catch my movie star husband having an affair with his co-star. Then when I return to work, my job is at stake, because Court has gotten himself into trouble... -
![The Devil's Deceit by Tracie Delaney, Wander Aguiar]()
The Devil's Deceit by Tracie Delaney, Wander Aguiar
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChristian De Vil ruined my life. I intend to demolish his. Six months of meticulous planning led me right into the lion’s den. My the charming and powerful third son of the De Vil Dynasty. Oh, he plays a good game, but I know what lurks beneath his dangerously smooth exterior. A killer. The man responsible for my parents' deaths... -
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![Colt by Jules Ford]()
Colt by Jules Ford
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome back to Hambleton, home of the Speed Demons MC, where dark forces are at play, and nobody is who they seem. ColtThe day I left the military, I found the Speed Demons MC, and discovered the family I’d always craved. Along with the club came the president, John Stone, who taught me more about being a good man than my blood relatives ever did... -
![The Widow by Sanne van Ooijen]()
The Widow by Sanne van Ooijen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJoan komt voor de grootste uitdaging van haar leven te staan als haar man plotseling komt te overlijden. Ze wordt weduwe en die rol brengt haar vele nieuwe inzichten...Categorized as:
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![Even If We Fight by Brianna Jean]()
Even If We Fight by Brianna Jean
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTWO SOULS TRAPPED IN TRAGEDY. FREEDOM OF CHOICE. THE POWER OF LOVE. THEY’RE GIVEN ONE LAST CHANCE. When I met Judah Colt, I knew his presence in my life would change everything. My gut told me to run before it was too late, and while I did the best I could to keep him at arm’s length, our connection became too powerful to deny. Too real to push away. We fell hard... -
![Black Oak Burning by Monique Edenwood]()
Black Oak Burning by Monique Edenwood
Cameron’s relentless craving for me never seemed to end, even when it seemed that he may end up claiming his victory over Jack. The irresistible odyssey into his dark dreams of domination thrilled me to my very core, breaking some of the chains holding me to Jack and setting my soul on fire with the fervor of relentless lust and unspeakable threats of ecstasy... -
![Slip of the Tongue Series: The Complete Boxed Set by Jessica Hawkins]()
Slip of the Tongue Series: The Complete Boxed Set by Jessica Hawkins
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBinge-read three full-length, bestselling, standalone stories that will make your heart race and your Kindle melt. Featuring an angsty love triangle, a tattooed and irresistible single dad, and characters with a taste for the forbidden. Not to mention alpha males. This boxed set includes:. Slip of the Tongue. The First Taste. Yours to Bare. Slip of the Tongue. An Amazon Top 20 Bestseller... -
![Redemption by Nicole Dykes]()
Redemption by Nicole Dykes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLogan. Four years ago, my life changed forever. Some see it as a vast improvement. Me? I’m not so sure. The guilt from my betrayal has haunted me from day one. I knew my past would catch up to me. So when it comes crashing back into my life, I know the time has come to finally make it right. My path to redemption won’t be easy. But I've always been up for a challenge. Quinn...Categorized as:
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![A Wilder Wedding by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
A Wilder Wedding by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Wilders know their weddings and this time it’s for one of their own. Naomi and Amos have been the secret backbone to the Wilder Brothers’ Retreat and Winery for years. They’ve also loved and hated each other along the way. Their on and off again relationship has always worked for them, but now it’s getting in the way of the next Wilder Wedding... -
![Lost to Us by Kathryn Shay]()
Lost to Us by Kathryn Shay
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhy is this woman a look-alike of one of the president’s daughters? Set in a beautiful island country in Italy, Bianca Lucchese and her husband Joe work hard at their veterinarian practice, raise their kids and keep their marriage vibrant. But two interfering mothers bring them to the brink of separation. When Bianca meets Andraya Manwaring, her life falls apart and Joe isn’t there for her... -
![Enemy Mafia Boss Daddy by Kira Cole]()
Enemy Mafia Boss Daddy by Kira Cole
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOur marriage was supposed to avert a war. But making a husband out of my enemy has turned out to be harder than I thought…. Damien Russo is fifteen years older than me, ten times as broody,. and stubborn to a fault. He also happens to be the new leader of the Russo Mafia and my reluctant husband-to-be. As far as arranged marriages go, this is not a bad deal... -
![The Lion's Den by Eliza Freed]()
The Lion's Den by Eliza Freed
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn injury stops the bleeding of Meredith and Brad Walsh’s fractured marriage. As Meredith recovers and tries to regain her memory, Brad fights to convince Meredith their marriage was perfect, even if it barely existed. But with Meredith’s memory comes clarity, and Meredith is faced with the reality of a husband and a lover... -
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![The Mountain Man's Babies Box Set by Frankie Love]()
The Mountain Man's Babies Box Set by Frankie Love
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive books … each one jam-packed with the mountain man goodness you crave …. and baby daddies who know what it means to step up to the plate! No cheating, no cliffies, no reason to fake anything — because the pleasure these men bring IS REAL! LOL. You can thank me later! TIMBER: I can be everything she needs. I just have to prove that to her. BUCKED: I want two things in life: a woman and a child... -
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Envy by Dylan Allen
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIf envy is a sin, then let me be damned. Graham was born to be a star. Once upon a time, that star shone only for me. Now, I have to share him with the rest of the world. For a while, I thought I could do it. Because, beneath the hypnotic smile, gorgeous body and God-given charm that made him famous, I still caught glimpses of my best friend. Of the boy who called me sunshine and loved me...Categorized as:
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![The CEO's Revenge by Georgia Le Carre]()
The CEO's Revenge by Georgia Le Carre
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSavannah. I hate him. I really, really hate him. But once, in what feels like another lifetime, I was so in love with him I couldn't imagine life without him. He was like oxygen to me. I needed him. Hell, I actually thought I'd curl up and die without him. Why wouldn't I? He told me he would love me forever. He told me his love was like the stones the pyramid builders used... -
![Tempting Sophia by Jessica Prince]()
Tempting Sophia by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHaving my heart broken once was enough to make me give up on the idea of love all together. Instead of searching for The One I decided to embrace variety and turn by back on monogamy. I made a living convincing women they didn’t need a man to feel complete. And I totally rocked at it... -
![Release Me: TAT: A Rocker Romance by Emjay Soren]()
Release Me: TAT: A Rocker Romance by Emjay Soren
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCal has spent his life loving only one thing; TAT. After years of hooking up with Tayla and refusing to acknowledge his love for her, he is faced with losing her. Prepared to fight the panic at loving a woman and committing to only her, fate takes a swing at Cal and uproots everything he thought he knew about life and love... -
![Promise Me by Stevie J. Cole]()
Promise Me by Stevie J. Cole
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPromises. We all make them. Sometimes we break them. But what happens when the promise you break haunts your dreams, when that moment of betrayal echoes within every last beat of your heart? Love. Love is passionate, painful, and all consuming in the most brutal yet beautiful way...Categorized as:
angst cheating other-man-woman love triangle contemporary new adult standalone standalone-first
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