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Let Me Free You by Alexandria House
Neil McClain is the screw-up, the one everyone hopes will win but expects to lose. He wants to live a better life, one that his late mother would be proud of, but his belief in himself is weak. Sage Moniba is in need of a major miracle or she’ll be forced to give up the only life she’s known. Neil is searching for freedom from the demons of his past. Sage is in desperate need of help... -
Will Bark for Pizza by Caroline Stone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill Bark for Bluebell Springs Book 1. A Small Town Brother's Best Friend Romance. After a hard breakup and accepting her successful author career is on a downward spiral, all Kira Mason craves is the comfort of her late mom’s hometown bookstore. Too bad no one warned her it was for sale...Categorized as:
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Bet Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBeing able to stand on your own two feet, sometimes requires getting knocked off them completely. .. McKenzie “Kenzie” Lane is newly graduated from college and looking forward to a dream internship she has lined up for the summer in LA. Unfortunately, her controlling mother has other plans. Colby Singer, with his hot-as-sin looks and wicked charm, is never without attention from the ladies... -
The 2015 R.L. Mathewson Chronicles Collection by R.L. Mathewson
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe 2015 collection of R. L. Mathewson Chronicles. The Chronicles are continuations of the books that you loved, The Neighbor from Hell Collection, Pyte/Sentinel Series, EMS series, Hollywood Heart series, etc. The Chronicles are posted on my website every Sunday for free at www. Rlmathewson... -
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Beachside Kisses With My Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Kristin Canary
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the charming town of Hallmark Beach, love’s a food fight when old flames ignite and rivalries simmer. Things were sailing smoothly in my little slice of paradise until Blake “the Flake” Moffitt waltzed back into town, looking far too handsome for his own good—and mine. Once upon a time, I was hopelessly in love with my best friend's brother, but that fairytale is history... -
Getting Wound Up: A Sapphire Falls/ Love Between the Bases novel-- PART ONE by Jennifer Bernard, Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fun, flirty crossover novel from bestselling authors Jennifer Bernard (the Love Between the Bases series) and Erin Nicholas (the Sapphire Falls series). Caitlyn Murray has never let on that she's had fantasies about her brother's friend Eli Anderson for years...Categorized as:
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Charlie and Her Sweet Escape by Kaylee Baldwin
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAgree to be on the Married in the Wild survival reality show? Check. Collect a paycheck that’s enough to help with my mom’s medical bills? Check. Get married? Um… Check? Enter Bennett Forrester. My best friend’s older brother is gorgeous, a huge flirt, and always in the wrong place at the right time when it comes to catching me in my most humiliating moments... -
Catch a Wave by Savannah Scott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDid you ever see a guy and just know you had to meet him? That was me and Bodhi Merrick. I couldn't take my eyes off him as he donned his wetsuit at the famous big-wave surf spot, Mavericks. I'll never forget that day. Or every time our paths crossed after that. Big wave surfing is a small world...Categorized as:
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Beyond Us by Abby Brooks
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo roommates. One pact. And a kiss that changes everything. Moving in with Eli Hutton was supposed to keep my heart safe. After both our relationships crashed and burned, cohabitation seemed like a no-brainer. A reset from chaos back to stability. A chance to protect one another from Cupid and his stupid little arrows... -
Morning Wood by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGet ready to fall in love with the mountain men of Clearwater Construction! These blue collar men are about to meet the women of their dreams! In Morning Wood by Megan Wade, chef Piper and carpenter Levi have a misunderstanding over lumber and cold showers that leads to a punny union to last the ages. .. Piper:... -
Because You're Mine by Layla Hagen
Ian Gallagher has always liked taking risks, both in business and in his personal life. But this time, he might be taking it too far. She is strictly off limits. He knows that only too well, but he can’t help wanting to get closer. Their nights together are wicked hot, and he’s insatiable for more. Ian has always thought he’s a sworn bachelor, but she might just change everything. -
Party Animal by Ali K. Mulford
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s never done love long-term. But will faking it lead to forever? Finch Lachlan works hard and parties harder. But tired of her siblings judging her fun-loving ways, the head veterinarian at her family’s zoo vows to prove she can make it past the third date. And maybe she can begin with the hottie who just seized her attention with a sizzling kiss. Chef, Frankie Benedetti, craves a fresh start... -
Just A Kiss by Carrie Elks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's the one woman he shouldn't want. .. Caitie Russell's big brother is getting married. As the proud owner of Holiday Magic, Caitie is the obvious choice to organise the perfect Christmas wedding. Piece of cake, right? If it weren't for one gorgeous, man-shaped problem. .. Her brother's best friend, Brecken Miller. He was her first crush. Her first kiss. Her first broken heart... -
Claimed By My Best Friend's Brother by Callie Stevens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTaking my sister’s best friend’s V card wasn’t part of my plan. An accident almost cost me my life, and I was stuck at my parent’s house to recover. I miss the lights, the stage, and my Rock n Roll lifestyle. But being stuck at home has its perks. Like the girl next door. Her curvy figure, dark hair, and witty banter drive me wild. She is all I can think about while I lay cooped up at home...Categorized as:
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On the Slopes of Tahoe by J.A. Forde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWanting each other is easy…. It’s everything else that’s hard. Breck Kylie’s perfect life unravels in a squall of betrayal, leaving him and his seven-year-old daughter reeling. Choosing to retreat from the sunny shores of Sydney, Australia, they embark on an extended vacation to Lake Tahoe in hopes they’ll find a new ‘normal’ on the snowy slopes... -
Wallflower in Bloom by Elise Kennedy
Painfully shy plant mom Violet Parker is about to experience the thrill of a lifetime when her TV crush lands on her doorstep. Desperate to rehab his public image after a PR disaster, actor / playboy Jack Grant needs a wholesome fake girlfriend for the summer. Violet, meanwhile, needs help stepping out of her comfort zone so her fledgling flower and plant shop, Bloom, will thrive... -
Censorshipped by Savannah Scott
I am finally over my crush on Duke. Completely done. Duke’s always been like a big brother to me … a big brother with abs of steel, a heart of gold, and those dimples that make my heart rate double whenever he smiles. As far as Duke's concerned, I’ll always be his best friend Chris’ little sister—the little girl who dunked his Darth Vader action figure in Elmers glue and glitter...Categorized as:
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Thick by Scott Hildreth
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBOBBI - Tate Reynolds was muscular, tattooed, and handsome. Seeing beyond his physical attributes allowed me to understand that the man beneath all the muscles was a compassionate, kind, and understanding romantic. I wanted him so bad I could taste it. There was only one real problem. He was an inmate in prison. And, I was a prison guard. TATE - Bobbi Madden was gorgeous...Categorized as:
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Big Girl Panties by Michaela Sawyer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis romantic comedy will break your heart. .. and then make you laugh so hard it'll put the pieces back together! One man's trash is another man's treasure. When my ex-husband, Chris, left me shattered, I thought I'd never recover. Then Matt, a famous wrestler, came into my life. He patiently put me back together, making me feel beautiful again even when I couldn't see it myself... -
Under My Skin by Heather Garvin
Under usual circumstances, Lucy Blake would happily fly home to visit her family. But when her brother unknowingly breaks the news of their parents’ abrupt divorce, she’s determined to learn why they called it quits and didn’t bother telling her. After the loss of his dad, Everett Meyers dedicated everything to his tattoo studio... -
Black Light: Worthy by Stella Moore
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHandling bossy, demanding millionaires is just a regular Tuesday for Katherine Callahan, one of the most in-demand financial planners on the east coast. Austin Barrick may be baseball’s biggest star, but she figures there’s not much difference between him and the rest of her clients. That is, until he walks into her office, flashes his million-dollar smile, and asks her to dinner... -
Hot Pickle by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI'm rock hard. No, not like that. When that happens, you won't need me to tell you. I'm a competitive bodybuilder, ready for my very first contest. And winning requires more than killer workouts and stage presence. It's all about the tan. My training partner Franklin uses the best in the business — Camryn Schultz. She understands the career killer of a badly placed white spot... -
Shut Up and Kiss Me (Midnight Kisses) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis soccer star has one night to win it all…or risk losing everything. Ben Prescott. By most people’s standards, I’ve got it pretty good. I have a lucrative job playing my favorite game in the world: soccer. I get to live in my favorite city: Austin, Texas. I basically have it all. Except the woman I love. Why, you ask? Because she's my baby sister's best friend... -
Dating Dutch by Misti Murphy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAsking my best friend’s sister to help turn me into boyfriend material is a no brainer. What could go wrong? Notorious for my partying lifestyle, I’m the celebrity everyone wants a piece of. Producers, directors, women. And I’m more than happy to oblige. Until it lands me in a sticky situation. A photo with the wrong woman plastered all over social media has my career hanging in the balance... -
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His Best Friend's Sister by Alina Parker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIf my over-protective brother asks, don’t tell him I screwed up with his best friend and don’t even mention that I might have gotten pregnant while doing it. My brother thinks that Nate is exactly the kind of the guy that I should stay away from, even though he is his best friend. Nate is a total womaniser, he changes women like underwear...Categorized as:
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Deal Makers by Laura Lee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’VE OFFICIALLY SCREWED THE POOCH. I mean, not literally, because that would be disgusting. But I did break one of the cardinal rules of Bro Code, which is equally appalling. You see, I fell in love with my best friend’s sister after he explicitly forbid me to go near her. As if that weren’t bad enough, I went ahead and married her while sh*tfaced in Vegas... -
Tempting the Guy Next Door by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Insta-love blue collar hero and curvy younger woman romance. Kelly. I’ve had a crush on my brother’s best friend since I was a teenager. But he’s always treated me like a kid sister. I haven’t seen Liam in years. When I desperately need a place to stay, my brother arranges for me to stay in Liam’s guest cottage... -
Eat Slay Love by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOne night of indulgence. As a sought-after film intimacy coordinator, Rae has spent years choreographing passion on screen while her own love life has faded into the background. This year, she’s planning to change things... -
Getting Wound Up by Jennifer Bernard, Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA fun and flirty crossover novel from bestselling authors, Jennifer Bernard (Love Between the Bases) and Erin Nicholas (Sapphire Falls)! Caitlyn Murray has never let on that she’s had fantasies about her brother's friend Eli Anderson for years. She'd do anything for the sexy baseball player who walked away from stardom to stay in Sapphire Falls and take care of his family... -
Coming Home to Maple Cottage by Holly Martin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis utterly addictive new novel from bestselling author Holly Martin will make you smile until your cheeks hurt, sob tears of pure joy and fall head over heels in love with a totally unforgettable romance…. Isla Rosewood is creating a new life for herself and her sweet nephew Elliot in their cosy, yellow-brick family cottage, brimming with special memories... -
The Triple Threat by Nikki Ashton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Dayton Valley, ranch country with a sum population of 9022. Sounds idyllic, and it is… until it isn’t. Ellie First there’s my parents and their penchant for making out in public, totally gross. Then there’s my douche of a brother, who shouldn’t be allowed near any woman with a pulse. Bronte my best friend is lusting over a silver fox … And then of course there’s Hunter Delaney. Hunter...Categorized as:
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Making the Cut: A Sweet Small Town Romantic Comedy by Ash Keller
Forty is the new twenty. “How’s your love life? ” Four little words designed to cut to the quick. Who knew mean girls grew up to be PTA moms? Besides a short summer fling when I was 19, which resulted in the birth of my son, Jared, I’ve had no love life to speak of—and everyone knows it. What they don’t know is that I’m head-over-heels in love with my brother’s best friend...Categorized as:
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Going for Four by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"It's either true love. .. or the biggest mistake they've ever made. ". "Counting on Love, Book 4". Hot firefighter Cody Madsen has stayed away from Olivia Dixon for almost two years-technically. Even though he talks to her every day and sees her every weekend. But there's no kissing, touching, or telling her how he really feels. Because they're "just friends... -
Best of Three by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes it takes a couple of tries before you get love right. Counting on Love, Book 3. Emma Dixon is known for getting in over her head—and having a great time doing it. She’s aware her shenanigans rub Nate Sullivan the wrong way, but getting a rise out of the cocky surgeon is one of her favorite pastimes. Truth be told, exasperated looks aren’t the only things she wants from the guy... -
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Between the Sheets by Julie Prestsater
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe passion between Mel and Ty is undeniable. But do they have the love to go the distance? Melissa Cruz has been in love with her best friend's sexgod of an older brother since . .. well, since forever. She let Tyler slip away in the past, but this time she is determined to have a second chance at love, even if that means packing up and leaving her family and best friend behind...Categorized as:
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Alaska's Lady by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsALASKA. He's a hardened military veteran who's returning to his mountain MC to deal with family issues. FAITH. She's the innocent preacher's daughter searching to escape her controlling father... -
Unashamed by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe final volume in the breathtaking SHAMELESS trilogy! He is the thing that goes bump in the night. He is a liar, a protector. .. a killer… He is Noah Blake. . .. And I love him. Everything I thought I knew about the night that changed our lives has been turned upside down. I have no idea who to trust, but the one thing I do know is that I am his. .. And I will do anything to protect him... -
Her Stand-in Fake Fiancé (An Older Brother's Best Friend's Romance Series) by Cindy Roland Anderson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe secretly has a crush on him. He knows she’s off-limits. What happens if they break all the rules? Presley Windsor is preparing for the new season of American Ninja Champions, leaving her zero time for anything as frivolous as a boyfriend. When someone posts a picture of her trying on a diamond ring with a mystery man, they assume she’s getting engaged... -
Big Buns More Fun by Penn Rivers, P. Jameson
Big buns mean more fun. I know it’s true because I spent summers with my best friend and his sister as a teen. Kimmi and I shared enough laughs to make me realize, even then, that she was meant for me. But our family got in the way, and over the years I lost hope that I’d ever have a chance with my big booty cutie. Except now, her brother is married and finally minding his own business...Categorized as:
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Game Maker by B.J. Harvey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the USA Today bestselling author of the Bliss series comes a new spin off series of interconnected standalones featuring your favorite Bliss series characters who are yet to meet their match. This time it's Zach and Danika's turn. I’m a gamer by nature and by profession. I’m all about strategy, performance, and coming out on top...Categorized as:
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Gone For You by Jennifer Van Wyk
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEthan,. I wasn’t expecting to find you. The night was only supposed to be a celebration for my friend, but I couldn’t stop my heart, or body, from being drawn to you. Then I got to know you and you chipped away every wall I’d built around my heart. You don’t know how many times I found reasons to talk to you. To see you. It has to stop. There’s this distance between us I can’t control... -
His Curvy Woman by Elisa Leigh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHunter Stone had to leave town unexpectedly in the middle of his senior year of high school. He didn't get to say goodbye. Now that he's back he's only interested in one thing, making his best friend's little sister HIS. Whitley had compared all men to the boy she loved when she was just a girl. Now that she's older, no one but him will do, too bad she has no idea where he is... -
Hannah: A Belmont Sisters Romance by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHannah: Rescued by Love Book 4. An Instalove Police Officer Curvy Woman Romance. Hannah. Out of all of my sisters, I work the oddest hours. I’m in the bakery by three a. m. every day. Normally that doesn’t bother me. But when the alarm trips minutes before I arrive, I’m too afraid to investigate myself. I call the police chief and wait. Only the man that shows up isn’t the police chief I remember... -
Short-Term Shag by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis single mom just might be royally screwed…. Jillian. I’m a single mom who works hard to provide for her kid. When my son is away for a week of camp and a friend offers me his condo with a view of the beach for the week, of course I take him up on it! I’m single, not stupid. It’s all fun and games until I get trapped in an elevator with my particular brand of catnip: the hot nerd…... -
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Peppermint Passion by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat happens when the Christmas Grump, actor Eli Cooper, meets a real-life Hallmark-esque heroine? Find out in the next installment of Christmas & Curves--a series dedicated to curvy heroines finding their dream heroes at MerryCon, a holiday extravaganza full of celebrities & Christmas cheer!Categorized as:
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Mountain Man Cake by Frankie Love
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCharlie’s known around his mountain town for his hook-ups and one-night stands, but local-bakery owner, Maggie, wishes she had the recipe to keep this man cake all to herself. Maggie knows it’s time to tell her brother’s best-friend that she wants to lick his bowl of batter clean. And even though she’s kept her cupcake all this time, she’s ready to share her frosting... -
Can't Let You Go by Alice Daniels, Saylor Ann
I’ve done everything I can to be the best mom for my daughter, including setting my own desires aside. And that desire is named Jason Cunningham. As a single mom of my seven year old daughter, I’ve gotten used to doing things on my own. I’ve moved on after my husband up and left us on what possibly was the worst day of my life with no way to reach him... -
Stella by Sadie King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJared. I’m looking for an investment, not a relationship. But when Stella Parker walks into the boardroom, I know I’m a goner. She’s smart, funny, and gorgeous. But can I convince her that mixing business and pleasure isn’t always bad? Stella. Fashion for the curvy girl: It’s what I do, and it’s what I’ve built my business around...Categorized as:
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Deck The Halls by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsChristie Tate is so over being good. This year, she’ll be topping the naughty list, thank you very much. And step one in her grand scheme? It’s seducing the man she’s always wanted…sexy police detective Jonas Kirk. For years, she’s wanted Jonas, but he’s her brother’s best friend, and she thought he was off-limits. This year, nothing is off-limits... -
The Trouble with Christmas by Loren Sorensen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat happens when a Christmas tree plays matchmaker between a younger brother and his sister’s best friend? Rayanne Miller has a it's almost Christmas, and she doesn't have a Christmas tree set up in her beautiful new apartment. Unable to find help beyond her best friend’s younger brother, Rayanne is worried about spending time with the boy she grew up with and the man he’s become...
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