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Nora Roberts Bridal Quartet Boxed Set by Nora Roberts
This boxed gift set from the New York Times bestselling author of more than 190 novels features four books that follow the love lives of four childhood friends who have teamed up to form one of Connecticut's premiere wedding planning companies. Or. -
![Pretty It Up by Cee Bowerman]()
Pretty It Up by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDescription. Sometimes love just isn’t enough, or is it? Lana Gold, one of the Donovan triplets, found her one true love in college but lost him when the life he’d dreamed of became reality. Being an outsider looking in and so far away from her family and hometown took its toll on Lana and her marriage until she’d finally had enough and left it all behind...Categorized as:
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![Hendrix by Samantha Whiskey]()
Hendrix by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAs one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, I can catch anything. .. anyone. Except her—the coach’s daughter. Savannah Goodman is the one woman in the world I’m forbidden to touch,. and the only one I can’t stop thinking about. She’s fiery, funny, and sexy as sin. We can’t be in the same room without fighting,. but her quick wit only brings me back for more... -
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Landon & Shay - Part Two by Brittainy C. Cherry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsOnce upon a time, I fell in love with a boy. A beautiful, broken boy who had his own world of struggles. People warned me against our love, but I didn't listen. We looked weak. Young, foolish. Dangerously in love. We didn't care. In order to keep our hearts protected from the opinions of others, we became each other’s secret. We shared stolen moments. Tender touches. Secretive embraces... -
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Timeout by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs Jack’s wedding draws nearer, the cloud over him seems to darken as he goes through the motions. Instead of enjoying the bachelor party and rehearsal dinner, he needs a timeout from the woman he’s set to marry. If he really walks down the aisle toward her, I can’t keep working with him. Not when I’m in love with him... -
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Roman by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsI’m one of the fastest running backs in the NFL,. but I can’t outrun my feelings for my best friend. I’ve wanted Teagan Hall for over a decade, but I’ve never been willing to risk our friendship. Then she shows up at my doorstep, fleeing her abusive ex, and everything changes. Now she’s not just my best friend—she’s my roommate. She's also the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen...Categorized as:
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Touchdown by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs much as I’ve coached the pro football quarterback to believe he always has a choice, this time I’m the one backed into a corner. My biggest fears have come true. I’m an adult living with my parents as I contemplate my future. I’ve given up everything to make the ultimate sacrifice, but at some point I need to put what happened behind me... -
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Path To Realization by TheFeveredBookaholic
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAsher Pryce hides behind a wall of secrets he's spent most of his life building up. How else is the adopted child whose birth parents run a drug cartel supposed to fit in? He's notorious for his overconfident swagger and total lack of patience for bullshit - a master of masks. The one thing in his life he can't fake? His feelings for his best friend's twin sister... -
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Tackled by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen compromising pictures of me with the pro football quarterback I’m behavior coaching hit the press, we need damage control. I’m probably going to lose my job since his fiancée’s father—the man who hired me—discovered the pictures as I woke to a cloudy memory of the night before... -
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Separate Like Stars by Diana Kane
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn paper, Jordan Cohen has it all. With numerous bestsellers under her belt, a number of blockbuster movie adaptations to her credit, and a high profile relationship with one of Hollywood’s most prominent stars, what more could she possibly ask for? Maybe for Olivia Bradley, the only woman to ever break her heart, to exit her life as quickly as she’d re-entered it...Categorized as:
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![Every Kiss You Steal by J.E. Parker]()
Every Kiss You Steal by J.E. Parker
Her past is plagued with darkness. .. He's determined to make her future brighter. -Ashley-. My life was once a nightmare. Because of my past, the walls I've constructed are mighty. But those walls begin to waver the day I meet him. .. Chase Jacobs, star quarterback, and the cutest boy I've ever seen. With his easy smile and sweet words, he's perfect. Problem is, I'm not... -
![It All Comes Back to You by Melissa Wiesner]()
It All Comes Back to You by Melissa Wiesner
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAn absolutely unforgettable and heart-shattering romance, perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Lucy Score and Carley Fortune, that does keeping secrets destroy true love? Anna works two jobs to get herself through college and never, ever talks about her family. It’s easier to keep her distance from everyone until she can finally leave her old life behind...Categorized as:
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Writing the Rules by Mariah Dietz
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPoppy Anderson was nailing her sophomore year at Brighton University. She liked her classes, had the greatest best friend, and was finally ready to start dating again. Or she was … until her ex, Mike, transferred to Brighton and started exchanging long stares and inside jokes that Poppy thought he’d forgotten. Paxton Lawson was long ago labeled ‘The Golden Boy...Categorized as:
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![Without You by Lacey Black]()
Without You by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTucker. I spend my days brewing beer for the popular Brew Crüe Beer Company and my nights devoted to being a dad. Raising a young child with special needs can be tough and stressful, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. He’s everything to me, and the reason I keep going. It’s him and me against the world, and I have no intention of changing that. Then, Kinsley McGregor walks back into my life... -
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![Until Forever Falls by Micah Riley]()
Until Forever Falls by Micah Riley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe thing about the past? You can’t outrun it. No matter how far you go, it always finds a way to catch you. Ten years ago, I never thought I’d end up in Rockport—another move, another school, another fresh start I didn’t ask for. Then I met him. Brooks Holland. The boy who saw past my defenses and made me dream of a life beyond what I’d known. But one mistake was enough to tear it all apart... -
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Careless Storm by Katherine Jay
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m not his to protect, but the NFL's bad boy has never been one to follow the rules. Six years ago, I was living my dream life. Supportive family, amazing friends, admission into my dream college. .. And a secret relationship with my brother’s best friend. Zane and I had it all worked out until one horrific moment tore our worlds apart, sending us spiraling in different directions...Categorized as:
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![A Bridal Party to Remember: A Destination Wedding Anthology by Elle Christensen, Frankie Love]()
A Bridal Party to Remember: A Destination Wedding Anthology by Elle Christensen, Frankie Love
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere’s something about weddings…. Love is in the air at this destination wedding, and Cupid’s arrow is pointed at the bridal party! Hit the beach with eight of your favorite romance authors as they introduce you to A Bridal Party to Remember. This collection includes all new stories that are so hot, you’ll need a dip in the ocean to cool off. -
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Landon by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLANDON. My former student. My new roommate. My greatest weakness…. Autumn:. It’s not that I’m hiding out in this hard luck little town. But I’m twenty-six years old, I’ve had one boyfriend and he ditched me for my sister. So I might be a little cynical. Then again, perhaps a high school math teacher shouldn’t expect romance... -
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Hopelessly Devoted to Violet: Hopelessly Devoted Novella by Terri Anne Browning
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvery time someone mentions planning their wedding, Violet finds a reason why they should wait. Luca is her soulmate and Love Bug’s favorite person. They are already a family, but they need to make it official. Luca is getting tired of calling her his fiancée and not his wife. But Vi is torn. Saying “I do” to Luca will mean releasing the last hold Remington had on her heart... -
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Power Forward by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"It’s your world, baby. Whatever you want, whatever you need, I got you. "Starting Center for the Nashville Trojans Zebediah Kennedy has always been known as the guy everyone turns to for a good time. As a free agent going into the next season his future is unknown, but he’s determined to make the best of it, now matter how the cards may fall... -
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Out of the Box Regifted by Jennifer Theriot
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBetrayal, Lies, Loss, Truth, Secrets…. With a new beginning for Olivia and Ash on the horizon, what could possibly stop them from finding happily ever after? In order to move on, Olivia must face the haunting demons from her past life with Alan, her ex husband... -
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Thrill Ride by Breezie Bennett
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"Flirty, dirty, and downright irresistible! Breezie Bennett's books sizzle like a steamy Florida night. ". - Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. Thrill Ride: South Florida Riders Book 4. NFL kicker Dylan Rivera and quirky yoga teacher Melody Hayes have absolutely nothing in common, except they both believe in "one true love... -
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Long Shot by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome to Fort Lauderdale. .. where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter. Jace:. I never expected to make it up to the big leagues. But now that I’m here, I’m never going back down. I will out-work, out-train, outdo every other guy on the Knights if that’s what it takes. Not even a shark attack will get in my way… but the sexy surfer chick who rescues me just might. Tawny:... -
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Turnover by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’m in love with a man who is marrying somebody else. At least that’s what was supposed to happen when I was kicked out of the wedding last night by the bride’s father. I find myself without a job, without a home, and without the pro football quarterback I’ve fallen for... -
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![The Hate of Loving You by Maya Hughes]()
The Hate of Loving You by Maya Hughes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSix years ago, in the dead of night, I woke up to a cold bed and an even colder future without her. I would’ve followed her anywhere and she left. I thought I’d moved on and left all she meant to me behind. But a first love is never easy to forget. Even harder when I once felt our love is inevitable--inescapable. And I’ve been proven right once again...Categorized as:
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The Hail Mary by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSixteen years is a long time. In a marriage, it’s a milestone. On the gridiron, it’s a miracle. Reed Johnson wants more time for everything, but time is funny that way. It can be cruel. With a body that can’t quite take the hits it used to and a heart tired of being torn in two different directions, Reed is faced with a reality he’s not quite ready for—life without the game... -
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Seduced by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAll that’s ever mattered to me is football. Until I meet the woman that makes me question everything. She thinks I care that she’s older than me. She thinks I’ll just give up and forget the one night we had together. But that’s not going to happen. We may have drunk too much. We may have gotten married in a drive-thru wedding chapel,. But there’s no way I’m just going to let her run from me... -
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My Last Secret by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy brother’s best friend wanted me for a night. Now I have a surprise. And it was years ago we slept together. When we were just kids. Getting pregnant left me with a different life path than I’d expected, but I let him go. He had big dreams and I let him go live them, but now he’s back in my life, as arrogant as ever... -
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Bangshift by Winter Travers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratings*Skid Row Kings Series, Book 3. Kurt Jensen has had enough. Tired of being under his brother's thumb and having the one person he wanted push him away, Kurt knew it was time to leave. California was supposed to be the new start he craved and needed, but one wrong turn brought everything crashing down around him, literally... -
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Holding On by Pamela Clare
A hero barely holding on… Harrison Conrad returned to Scarlet Springs from Nepal, the sole survivor of a freak accident on Mt. Everest. Shattered and grieving for his friends, he vows never to climb again and retreats into a bottle of whiskey—until Kenzie Morgan shows up at his door with a tiny puppy asking for his help... -
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It Happened on a Sunday by Tracy Wolff
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff comes a fierce, emotional romance about surviving the spotlight, outrunning your past, and choosing love when everything says you shouldn’t. They call her the Black Widow. A pop star. A tabloid tragedy. A girl who set the world on fire—and got burned in return. But Sloane Walker doesn’t care what they say. Not anymore...Categorized as:
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Wonderful by S.C. Stephens
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsKellan Kyle finally has everything he’s always wanted—a woman who loves him more than he ever thought possible, family who genuinely cares about him, and the best friends a person could ask for. His band has found success, and they are well on their way to making their dreams come true. But as Kellan quickly learns, sometimes dreams come with a price... -
![At Seventeen by Gerri Hill]()
At Seventeen by Gerri Hill
Madison Lansford and Shannon Fletcher met when they were ten years old. Madison—daughter of wealthy parents and Shannon, daughter of their live-in maid and cook—became fast friends, yet both knew their place in life. There was never a doubt that they would become lovers . . . there was also never a doubt that Madison would marry and maintain her social standing in the community...Categorized as:
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![Camden Walker: Apartment 8C (The Wreck Me Series) by Aly Stiles]()
Camden Walker: Apartment 8C (The Wreck Me Series) by Aly Stiles
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDamaged. Drifter. Genius. After surviving severe trauma, Camden Walker has spent his life being trapped by labels. Now, at age twenty-seven, he’s fine being the gifted artist not wired for a world that’s left him scarred. All he wants is to break free and find the beauty that’s been stolen from him. Smart. Successful. Painfully ordinary... -
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Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNICOLE. I've always been the perfect daughter, sister, and friend. After all, my father and brother are Titans. We’re high society, so I have an image to uphold. Costa Rica was supposed to be just a last summer hurrah before the new semester began. It ended up being the night when the good girl did something bad. A one-time indiscretion... -
![Hard Pass by Brenda Rothert, Kat Mizera]()
Hard Pass by Brenda Rothert, Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSariah. Ever meant to text your ex, but accidentally messaged a stranger instead? I did, and that mistake started a friendship that became important to me as I navigated a move and a new job with the St. Louis Mavericks. I’m crushing life as a strong, single woman until I discover the truth. That stranger I’m crushing on? He’s actually not a stranger at all. Nash...Categorized as:
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![The I Do Over by Samantha Chase]()
The I Do Over by Samantha Chase
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReady to head back to the Meet Me at the Altar office for book #6 and see who's falling in love and heading for their own happily ever after? Find out what happens when a former Navy SEAL comes face to face with his high school sweetheart he hasn't seen in fifteen years - the girl he was married to for less than 48 hours. Is it possible all the old feelings are still there?Categorized as:
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Let You Love Me by Gracie Graham
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill Teagan finally get his love story? Find out in book 5 of the Boys of Riverside. -
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Kissing You by Aria Bliss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne mistaken kiss with my best friend’s sister, and all I can think about is kissing her again. ♥ ♥ ♥. A blind kissing booth isn’t exactly something I would normally do. But when my best friend begs me to take his place, I reluctantly agree. Leann shouldn’t have entered my booth. She’s my best friend’s sister, which means she’s off-limits. When I realize who she is, I should stop her. But I don’t... -
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Smokeshow by Raine Miller
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBe "just friends" with a smokeshow like her? That's pretty much a p#cking impossible ask. —Tyler Lockhardt, VEGAS CRUSH. I'm just over here minding my business playing hockey for the Crush when the. SMOKESHOW. of my dreams turns up and seriously rocks my world. For real. Beautiful, smart, and so incredibly sweet I cannot help myself from wanting to get to know her a whole lot better... -
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Burn by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings**Burn is the third and final book in the brother’s-best-friend, friends-to-lovers Fuel Series by Ginger Scott. This second-chance romance completes this angsty, steamy, new adult trilogy. Dustin Bridge’s world is about speed. About the edge. His life has been carved by cutting corners and making moves, following impulsive decisions while weighing the facts at hand... -
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Missed Notes by L.A. Cotton
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom bestselling author of the Rixon Raiders comes a new spin-off next generation series. More angst. .. More drama. .. More Raiders. Will you survive senior year at Rixon High? -
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With a Hitch by R.C. Boldt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRC Boldt brings us a smart, sexy new standalone about a matchmaker/dating coach who's faced with the challenge of finding Mrs. Right for the city's beloved NFL wide receiver. .. She’s playing it safe. He’s playing for keeps. DARCY. Growing up in the foster system, I learned the hard way that lasting love doesn't always come easy...Categorized as:
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Inevitable Ella by V.H. Nicolson
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSeven years ago my soulmate got married. To someone else. Fraser Farmer broke me. Made me incapable of loving again. Seven years later he's back, whispering I love you. He's gorgeous, magnetic, successful, an athlete at the peak of his game. But behind his picture perfect life and family, lies a precarious path of deceit and anguish and a vicious sports agent on the warpath to destroy him...Categorized as:
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![Almost Us by S.M. Shade]()
Almost Us by S.M. Shade
"Strip everything away from us and love is what’s left. It’s what we get to keep. ". We thought things couldn't get worse but the passing days proved us wrong. I could handle the public backlash and the cops at my door. I could handle the doubt and disbelief of our friends. As long as we were together, I thought I could handle anything...Categorized as:
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Winning Whitney by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHot shot hockey player Jake Curruthers has a plan – focus on his game and avoid distractions. He's succeeding at the first. The Alaska Blizzard has been on the upswing lately, but his focus shifts when the heart-stopping blonde from his past shows up in Anchorage. Yeah, his head is definitely not in the game anymore... -
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Grinding by Sean Ashcroft
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo childhood best friends. One accidental fake engagement. One Labrador puppy. One week to fall in love. When Harvey runs into his childhood best friend—literally—on the way into Otter Bay for his cousin's wedding, he doesn't plan to end up playing the part of the guy's fiancé... -
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Second Wind by Aimee Nicole Walker
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSecond wind: a new strength or energy to continue something that is an effort. After an amicable divorce, Lincoln Huxley is ready to embrace the sexuality he repressed for more than two decades. Rush Holden is no longer willing to settle for closeted men or those who don’t share his dreams of marriage and fatherhood. A chance encounter on a lakeside pier is the second wind they both need... -
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Love and Other Things by Juliana Stone
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeck Jacobs makes a living restoring and fixing homes. The only thing he can’t fix, is himself. A part of him died the night his fiancé was taken, and he’s accepted the fact he’ll live his life alone. What he doesn’t count on is Sidney Barrett, a woman more broken than he is...
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