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Drift by Fiona Davenport
Chance “Drift” Lawton would die before betraying a Redline Kings brother. Until Alanna Bishop came to Crossbend. She was Jax's little sister—the one woman he was never supposed to want. But when her call for help turned desperate, keeping his distance wasn’t an option. Now Alanna is under Drift's protection—and under his skin. A stalker from school thinks she’s his to claim... -
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Zane's Rebel by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor once in his life, this strait-laced attorney is ready to throw caution to the wind. Too bad his sassy, rebellious soulmate refuses to take the risk. Zane. I take on the sassy-mouthed heiress’s case because she needs a good defense. She’s being sued by her father’s former business partner, who wants to destroy her. The odds in this small-town are stacked against her...Categorized as:
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![Claim by Janet Nissenson]()
Claim by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe final book of the Splendor trilogy – the conclusion, but never the ending, to a love story for the ages. All of luxury hotel heir Ian Gregson’s dreams are finally coming true. Soon he will be able to claim the beautiful woman he longed for from afar for more than two years, and she will belong to him for all time... -
![Always Destined by Scarlett Avery]()
Always Destined by Scarlett Avery
So I lied about my best friend’s older brother being my boyfriend. I never expected him to find out in this humiliating way…. Loki Berkshire…. There are some unwritten BFF codes… abiding rules, you might call them. No one has to speak them. You just know. Like coveting my best friend’s older brother. Bad idea. Wanting to kiss him more than I want to take my next breath. Really bad idea... -
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![The Sexy Billionaire by J.A. Low]()
The Sexy Billionaire by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGiorgio. I’ve always been the dutiful son, living my life for everyone else but me. So, walking in on my fiancée with someone else during our engagement party should have filled me with devastation, but instead, I felt relieved... -
![Eating Her Heart Out by Fiona Davenport]()
Eating Her Heart Out by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSawyer Ward had heard wild stories about Katie Blake from her brother—his best friend and business partner. The last thing he expected was to fall for her the minute they met. She was nothing like her brother described, and Sawyer quickly realized the gorgeous blonde was his perfect match in every way... -
![Fake It For Us by Weston Parker]()
Fake It For Us by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI need a fake date and a nanny, so let’s kill two birds with one stone? My billions were made in the family business—high-end jewelry. But with that money comes a reputation to keep. The upcoming gala in London has my parents on my back. I need a beautiful, curvy woman to pretend to be my one and only. And I know just the place to go... -
![Wild In The Windy City: The Anthology Volume 3 by Rachel Brookes, Audrey Carlan]()
Wild In The Windy City: The Anthology Volume 3 by Rachel Brookes, Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew Year's Eve on Navy Pier. A sexy, breathless night. Eighteen authors bring magic, steam, and romance to the Resolution Gala on Navy Pier this New Year’s Eve. Don’t miss the fireworks. All proceeds from this anthology benefit Bernie's Book Bank (https://www. berniesbookbank. org/). RELEASE DATE December 10, 2019. Look for a pre-order link later this Fall! ANTHOLOGY AUTHORS:. Rachel Brookes... -
![The Billionaire's Big Bold Wonder: A BBW/Billionaire Romance (The Billionaires' Club) by Nichole Rose]()
The Billionaire's Big Bold Wonder: A BBW/Billionaire Romance (The Billionaires' Club) by Nichole Rose
Can one magical night and two big secrets add up to forever for this billionaire and his curvy girl? Cortez Blake. I fell hard for Piper's sassy attitude and gorgeous curves. We had one magical night together, and then she disappeared. She never even told me her last name. I turned the city upside down looking for her, but I never thought I'd find her again... -
![Shattered Hart by Ella Fox]()
Shattered Hart by Ella Fox
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDamien Hart will never allow himself to fall into a committed relationship. He's seen the worst of the worst, and he knows that there isn't a woman on earth that will ever change his mind. All of that changes the moment he meets Brooke Tyler. Damien's entire view of women and relationships is rocked by her, and though he tries, he can't make himself stay away...Categorized as:
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![The Gambler by Raquel Belle]()
The Gambler by Raquel Belle
Up till now, the most action that Lilly Madison ever got was fooling around in the back seat of some guy’s car. She’s a “nice” girl, and even though she’s turning 25 years old today…she’s holding out for Mr. Right. She’s just a small-town girl from Missouri with modest dreams. The kind of dreams that don’t look like much when you’re constantly being overshadowed by your twin sister... -
![Pure Temptation by Lucy Darling]()
Pure Temptation by Lucy Darling
She thinks I’m a rule follower. Or, maybe more precisely, a rule enforcer. I suppose I do like things by the book. Straight-laced? Sure. Or I had been before I saw the pink-haired beauty tending bar and realized for her I’d break all the rules. She quickly becomes my obsession, and I admit I may take my interest in her a little far. Breaking the same laws I’d enforced on others... -
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Seduced by Eden by Jade May
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne year. Countless lies. Inside Eden, I'm in control. Men fall at my feet. Because that's what I do find out what they really want. .. and give it to them. But when my sister needs life-saving surgery, I have to start playing a bigger game. It's that or allow myself to be cornered by my toxic family. Again. The deal is simple... -
![The Handyman's Secret Santa: A Small Town Sweet & Steamy Holiday Romance by Kali Hart]()
The Handyman's Secret Santa: A Small Town Sweet & Steamy Holiday Romance by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Handyman’s Secret Santa: Christmas in Alpine Valley Book 6. An Age Gap Holiday Romance. This Christmas, follow four neighbors turned friends to find out whether Santa will finally give them the gift they’ve been wanting most of all: true love. Addison. I have a huge crush on my handyman. It can’t go anywhere. He’s older than me. Old enough that it would give my mom a heart attack... -
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![Where We Belong by Claudia Y. Burgoa]()
Where We Belong by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa comes a best friend’s little sister, single dad romance featuring a hot doctor and his sweet little daughter. I’ve been in love with Benedict Farrow since I was fourteen years old. He’s my older brother’s best friend. One night we almost crossed that line. One night I almost got everything I wanted... -
![Billionaire Bachelor by Laura Lee]()
Billionaire Bachelor by Laura Lee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEscaping to my family’s cabin after my engagement imploded seemed like the perfect plan. But when Logan Edwards—my brother’s best friend, bad boy tech billionaire, and the man who’s haunted my fantasies for years—shows up unexpectedly, everything changes. With only one bed and a snowstorm raging outside, it doesn’t take long for the sparks between us to ignite... -
![Bad Boy Bachelor Summer by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
Bad Boy Bachelor Summer by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe lake might be cold, but this thing between us is white hot. My best friend’s little sister. You know, the one that’s off limits. And she has been since we were kids. But that ain’t saying I wasn’t looking. She’s all grown up now and hotter than sin. The lake house we all grew up at is located on a larger piece of property that I own now. And I’m looking to demolish the whole neighborhood... -
![His Silver Lining by Megan Wade]()
His Silver Lining by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWarning: Only read this book if you love down-on-their-luck but hopeful heroines, transient grouches just searching for a home, and a host of OTT antics between pre-destined soulmates. Dottie moved to Whisper Valley on a whim when she fell in love with the small town's picturesque scenery and friendly locals...Categorized as:
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![Saved by my Dad's Best Friend by Haley Travis]()
Saved by my Dad's Best Friend by Haley Travis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith one simple favor, I fell for the sexiest woman in the world – my best friend's daughter. Lena is gorgeous. Sweet, sensual, fascinating. An angel who should not be staying with a much older, rough man, even if it's at her Dad's request. Protecting Lena for a few days should solve her stalker problem. He'll take one look at my size and back off. If he shows his face, I'll end him... -
![Crazy Imperfect Hearts by Samantha Christy]()
Crazy Imperfect Hearts by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMy life is crazy. But organized. There are lists. There are calendars. Yes, plural. And there are a hundred Post-it notes lining the walls of my office. But there is order to all of it. There is method to the madness. I know exactly where everything is, what I need to do, and precisely how to do it... -
![When Worlds Collide by Jordan Silver]()
When Worlds Collide by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe was the son of an old family, a family not only of wealth but a great history going back hundreds of years. As such his future had been mapped out at birth. He knew his duty and had never given it much thought. Until his years in the marines showed him a different world. Still, he was more than happy to follow the status quo, until he met her... -
![Waiting for Sunshine by Sarah Pirtle]()
Waiting for Sunshine by Sarah Pirtle
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIf there’s one thing Shane Thompson and Max Mullins have in common, it’s that they’ve both suffered enough loss to last a lifetime, but the similarities stop there. Being a former Navy seal who’s endured more loss than I care for, I’ve been cautious about who I let into my life... -
![The House on Firefly Beach: The perfect feel good summer romance by Jenny Hale]()
The House on Firefly Beach: The perfect feel good summer romance by Jenny Hale
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNothing beats falling in love under the sun, with the sand beneath your feet. This gorgeous, feel-good, and heartwarming summer escape from the bestselling author of The Summer House is perfect for fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Susan Mallery and Nancy Thayer. For Sydney Flynn, her treasured family home, Starlight Cottage, is her sanctuary... -
![Flat-Out Matt by Jessica Park]()
Flat-Out Matt by Jessica Park
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsMatt is a junior at MIT. He’s geeky, he's witty, he's brilliant. And he’s also very, very stupid. When beautiful, cool, insightful Julie moves in with Matt’s family, why (oh why! ) does he pretend to be his absent brother Finn for her alleged benefit? It seems harmless enough until her short-term stay becomes permanent. And until it snowballs into heart-squeezing insanity...Categorized as:
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![He’s Off Limits: A Brother’s Best Friend Boxed Set by Brighton Walsh, Carrie Ann Ryan]()
He’s Off Limits: A Brother’s Best Friend Boxed Set by Brighton Walsh, Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSeven spicy books from bestselling authors are included in this limited time boxed set. Dive into these steamy, forbidden, brother's best friend romances featuring your favorite kind of off limits hero. SEVEN BOOKS INCLUDE:. Tempting Boundaries by Carrie Ann Ryan. Tessa Ever After by Brighton Walsh. Catching the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox. Burn For You by J. H. Croix. Just One Kiss by Carly Phillips... -
![The Boss's Possession by Sam Crescent]()
The Boss's Possession by Sam Crescent
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCarson always gets what he wants. His days of living on the streets, begging for food and money, are over. He rose up to become … the Boss. The king. This city is his and no one takes anything from him. The moment he meets sweet Willow Kaye, Carson knows he has to have her. He wants to possess her and will do everything in his power to do exactly that. There is only one problem, her grandmother...Categorized as:
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![Brother's Fireman Friend by Flora Ferrari]()
Brother's Fireman Friend by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy brother’s best friend is one hot fireman, and the hottest older man this younger woman has ever seen. It’s the first time I’ve ever felt this way about anyone, but just as things heat up and I’m truly ready to give my first time to him, trouble from my past finds me, and this isn’t the first time either…and if I don’t keep running it won’t be the last... -
![Cruel Offer by Stella Gray]()
Cruel Offer by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ll make her the most desired woman in NY…but that means letting her go. The Agency was always going to choose Piper-Lily’s husband. Her father’s name opened doors, but he needed the money a good match could bring. Turns out, no amount of money was going to fix the Ponzi scheme he was running. Overnight, Piper-Lily went from my most anticipated client to persona non grata...Categorized as:
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Colt by Jules Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 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... -
![Tiger Lily: Part Two by Amélie S. Duncan]()
Tiger Lily: Part Two by Amélie S. Duncan
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLily Salomé knows one thing: Jonas Crane is the lover she always dreamt of. Smart, powerful and sexy, both in and out of the bedroom. For the first time in a long time, things are looking up for Lily. With the city’s most eligible bachelor on her arm, life with Jonas might just live up to all it’s beautiful promise...Categorized as:
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![Sweet On You by Hope Ford]()
Sweet On You by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSweet On You: Alpha Hero 3. An Alpha Man, Curvy Woman Romance. Zach. I don’t date. That’s not who I am. But I’m honest and upfront about it, never leading a woman on. And then I met Shannon. I tell her how it’s going to be. And she’s good with it. It was actually her idea. But then I start to have feelings for her. Can I forget my past, so we can have our future? Shannon... -
![All For You, by Hope Ford]()
All For You, by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAll For You: Alpha Hero 4. An Alpha Man, Curvy Woman Romance. Brian. I’m in love with her. But she’s my best friend’s daughter. I vowed to take care of her and even when she tries to push me away,. I’m going to keep that promise. Kendall. He’s everything… everything that I can’t have. I can’t wait another year to be free of him, so I push him to release control of my inheritance... -
![Lean on Me by Angela Verdenius]()
Lean on Me by Angela Verdenius
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSweet, shy, rubenesque Lori Mackay, she's lived all her life in the small country town. No one knows her secret desires. Still waters run deep, and local paramedic Matt Winters suspects the sexy, curvaceous beauty has hidden depths he just aches to explore. In a town where gossip is rife and secrets abound, can Matt convince Lori that they're meant to be together? -
![Her Grumpy Mailman (The Man For Her) by Kate Hunt]()
Her Grumpy Mailman (The Man For Her) by Kate Hunt
Boone, the local burly mailman, doesn’t care for small talk or smiles. He just wants to deliver the mail in peace. But there’s one resident who insists on being his friend: Daisy, the perky curvy blonde who whirls around the neighborhood on roller skates. Every time she comes around, those little shorts and thick thighs of hers drive Boone up the wall. But he can’t have her. He’s too old for her... -
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![The Baby Mission by Vivian Wood]()
The Baby Mission by Vivian Wood
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller Vivian Wood comes a story that is about lust, longing, and the beginnings of love. .. He wants into my pants. And I want a baby. .. I want a baby, and I want it bad. But there’s no Mr. Right in sight and I’m tired of waiting around for someone to rock my boat. So I decide that I’m going to have a baby on my own. Then I meet Jett at a party... -
![Waiting for Sunshine by Sarah Pirtle]()
Waiting for Sunshine by Sarah Pirtle
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIf there’s one thing Shane Thompson and Max Mullins have in common, it’s that they’ve both suffered enough loss to last a lifetime, but the similarities stop there. Being a former Navy seal who’s endured more loss than I care for, I’ve been cautious about who I let into my life... -
![Coming Home For Her by Lucy Darling]()
Coming Home For Her by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsCarey has been my obsession for far longer than I care to admit. As my little sister’s best friend, she’s always been off limits. I didn’t want to stay away from her, but my time as a Navy SEAL guaranteed that I would be busy around the world while she got the chance to grow up. That was until my world exploded around me. I got hurt. My team suffered. I suffered. And I came home. To her... -
![Curvy Girl and the Grumpy Santa by Jessa Joy]()
Curvy Girl and the Grumpy Santa by Jessa Joy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy brother's best friend is the biggest, grumpiest Santa I've ever encountered. But am I imagining things, or does he have a twinkle in his eye every time he sees me? Melody. Coming back to Snowflake Falls, the last person I expected to have to work with was my brother's best friend. Now the two of us are squished into a small space together every single day until Christmas... -
![Instalove Island by Flora Ferrari]()
Instalove Island by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen my brother tells me he’s going to lose his job as the producer of the reality show romance Instalove Island I do what any good sister would do and help him out. But what my brother didn’t tell me is that he’s also cast my brother’s best friend for this reality show romance... -
![THE BIG BAD'S SURPRISE: An Age Gap Curvy Romance by Erin Havoc]()
THE BIG BAD'S SURPRISE: An Age Gap Curvy Romance by Erin Havoc
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDr. Heart of Stone is as handsome as he’s a jerk. I hope he doesn’t remember he’s also the man who popped my cherry. After one night of lust I can barely remember, I thought I’d never see him again. Cue to Mr. Big-and-Sexy walking into the staff room. Even if fraternization is against the company’s policy, it’s alright. They’ll never know. He doesn’t remember... -
![A Bossy Surprise by Raven Blake]()
A Bossy Surprise by Raven Blake
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI just took my best friend’s sister’s v-card. Oops. Nothing that a little time, distance, and secrecy can’t fix. We hated each other growing up but I always wanted her. So when I found her hiding out at a graduation party, like an idiot, I took her v-card. Then, in true scumbag fashion, I fled the scene. And the city... -
![Lawyer by Lena Little]()
Lawyer by Lena Little
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSilas I’m a damn good attorney. But my firm is doing nothing to show me they appreciate or value my work, so I was already thinking that big changes were in order when I met her. I worked cases pro bono to help enhance my resume and profile but wasn’t expecting to meet a woman who would change the entire course of my life... -
![The Tycoon's Pet by Cassi Hart]()
The Tycoon's Pet by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKayla. I have been in love with Paul Carlton since I met him chasing butterflies sixteen years ago. Now, in a desperate bid to get out of debt, I am working as his housekeeper. I don’t want to lose Paul, but I need to start my own life... -
![Best Friend's Brother by Flora Ferrari]()
Best Friend's Brother by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy best friend’s brother wants a baby …with me. This older man tells this younger woman he knew everything changed when he saw me as a woman for the first time at my eighteenth birthday party. And now this law enforcement officer wants to see me as the mother of his baby. The first time he tells me I’m shocked... -
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![Her Heroic Scrooge by Lilah Hart]()
Her Heroic Scrooge by Lilah Hart
She’s just lost her job. He might be just the Christmas hero she needs. I’m fascinated with this beautiful server, and it’s tough to sit by and watch her boss abuse her. So, I don’t. Much to my surprise, the server walks out of the job, too. I have a great job offer for her, but before I can blurt it out, she gives me an offer I can’t refuse. And a night I can’t forget... -
![Off Limits Collection by Jane Anthony]()
Off Limits Collection by Jane Anthony
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSecond chances, a forbidden affair, an older man … and that is just the beginning. USA Today bestselling author Jane Anthony brings you three filthy mechanics, three feisty ladies, three forbidden tales of love, lust, and betrayal... -
![His Princess by Flora Ferrari]()
His Princess by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m the princess of the Irish mob, but there’s a problem…. The leader of the mob, my uncle, killed my father and I hate his guts. So when I get a chance to escape, I take it. The only place I can run is into the arms of Rider Rawson, one of the only cops in the city who isn’t corrupt. He was a friend of my dad’s and I know I can trust him... -
![Grind'r by Flora Madison]()
Grind'r by Flora Madison
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Alpha Coffee Shop Owner and The Smart Curvy Girl. An Insta Love OTT Alpha Male Romance. Willa:. I’m used to minding my own business. I prefer books to parties and comfort to chaos. But anytime Ash Erickson comes into Grind’r, the cafe I work in. .. I can’t keep my eyes off of him. He’s like a tall, hulking magnet, threatening to pull me out from my shell. Which scares me to death... -
![Fortress of the Soul by Dakotah Fox, Mackenzy Fox]()
Fortress of the Soul by Dakotah Fox, Mackenzy Fox
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEnzo:. SHE ISN’T MINE TO TAKE. But she’s everything I want. My best friends sister. Valentina Medici. She’s the epitome of beauty. She’s everything a man like me can never have. Yet, she entices me at every turn. Every damn thing about her reels me in. After what we did, not touching her feels like torture. But I’d rather burn in hell than never touch her again. She fills the darkness... -
![A Touch of Greed: Vices & Virtues by Matilda Martel]()
A Touch of Greed: Vices & Virtues by Matilda Martel
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHugo. I’ve never claimed to be a righteous man. It’s not part of my DNA. My ruthless father lived his life always wanting more, more, more, and he raised me to follow in his footsteps. Why be satisfied with what you have when you can have more? My greed has served me well. It’s driven my ambitions and helped me turn my father’s small kingdom into a global empire...
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