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Readers who enjoyed Fractured Hearts by L.M. Dalgleish also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Steel by Anna Hackett
His skills and ruthlessness made him a legend. The dark, dangerous former spy. Now the operative turned billionaire known as Steel collides with fiery agent Hellfire when they discover they’re both on the kill list of a deadly assassin. CIA agent Devyn “Hellfire” Hayden came from nothing and made herself into one of the CIA’s best deep-cover agents. She’s dedicated to her country...Categorized as:
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Dirty Like Zane by Jaine Diamond
A secret marriage romance, featuring a bad boy hero who’s trying to be good, and a kick-ass heroine whose only weakness is the man she can’t resist. Zane and Maggie have a secret;. one that could cost them everything. A crazy night in Vegas almost two years ago, and Zane Traynor and Maggie Omura are still dealing with the hangover. Because now they’re husband and wife. Sort of…. It’s complicated...Categorized as:
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Solstice Day Gifts by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAfter a year full of adventure, intrigue, and tragedy, Sicarius agrees to spend Solstice Day on a tropical island with Amaranthe, resting and relaxing far away from the chaos of the new republic. But there are a couple of problems. First off, the island is riddled with old wanted posters of Sicarius, along with countless people who would like to collect the bounty. Second. .Categorized as:
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Over Verdant Irish Hills by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWorld famous glass artist Sophie Giombetti is headed to Ireland to grab a new lease on life. She’s put her divorce behind her and wants a supportive community to raise her daughter. The quaint town of Caisleán, where she’s agreed to design a major installation, more than fits the bill. Best of all, she’s sure the verdant Irish hills will give her new inspiration... -
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Royal Creed by T.K. Leigh
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHis princess. Her secret. Their forbidden love. All my life, every decision has been made for me. What to say. How to dress. And now, who I'm to marry. When you're second in line to the throne, it's just how things are. I've always gone along with it. Until now. I may not have a say in who I marry, but I refuse to let someone dictate who I give my v-card to... -
I Can Be the One by Ellie Blackbourne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe's the hot, cocky hockey player I've always had a thing for. .. and now he's my fake boyfriend. ALEXIS. Money has always been an issue, and if I want to stay enrolled, I need tuition money fast. The school's Cute Couples Contest can be my saving grace--whichever couple is voted most swoon-worthy by Valentine's Day is offered a tuition-free year...Categorized as:
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Slasher Heart (Lapland Underground) by Holly Bloom
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsWho knew joining a gang of criminals would be so damn complicated? I pledged my loyalty to the monsters that run Lapland, but the three men I’m bound to hide dark desires behind their smoldering stares. Zander demands control, West craves destruction, and Rocky seeks retribution. They all want one more thing, too. Me... -
LIMITLESS: A Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance: Book 2: Jace & Alex by Kaylene Winter
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings"She snuck up on me and stole my heart. .. ". Sexy Viking drummer Jace Deveraux used his genius marketing skills to help propel Less than Zero (LTZ) to the top. Friends-with-benefits was the only thing he was capable of. Until free-spirited social media influencer Alexandria LeRoux made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Their secret, spontaneous global hookups were decadent, erotic, extraordinary... -
Take Me by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was the path to redemption I never saw coming. .. I’m Christian Giordano. Raised to rule and be ruthless. I take what I want, claim what I want. And, she’s my new obsession. Lilly was the angel in my kingdom of sin. A dancer up for auction to the highest bidder. That was the plan…. Until, I decided I wanted her for myself. So I closed the auction and made her an offer she couldn’t refuse... -
My Millionaire Marine: A Fake Marriage Surprise Twins Romance (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStep #1: Refuse my marriage proposal. Step #2: Get a new job. Step #3: Take my eyes off my hot new boss. The first two steps were fairly simple, but it’s obvious that I have zero control over my own eyes. In my defense, I didn’t know that he was my boss when I first saw him. I had no idea that he was a millionaire and a former marine pilot. But the thing that shocked me the most was worse…... -
My Beastly Boss by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world believes that I’m dating a star quarterback. But the truth is… I’m using that lie to hide another secret. That big secret has a name…. Isaac Shepherd. Manager of the NFL team and one of my father’s closest friends. Let me just say that we tried. We tried really hard to ignore the fire that was brewing between us. Isaac is intense. A workaholic, and extremely accomplished... -
American Gauntlet by Allie Lewis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo sisters. Seven teams. One grueling competition. One life-changing cash prize. American Gauntlet is the number one reality TV competition in the nation, and when Dani Di Laurentis gets the call that she and her sister, Lana, have been selected as contestants, she knows this is her one opportunity to change her family's life for the better...Categorized as:
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The Right Song by Michelle Mankin
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe wasn’t just a rock star to her, and she wasn’t just any woman to him. JACK HOWARD is a gorgeous rock star with a tragic past. He's a nice guy. Since that terrible day, he has strived to do the right thing. Only with his disastrous marriage finally ending, he’s decided it’s time to take a walk on the wilder side of nice while on this tour. LORELEI LANE is a working girl with no future... -
Fearless: Connor & Ronni by Kaylene Winter
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Family is everything, I protect mine with my life. .. ”. Connor McLoughlin had it all, a great family, a college scholarship and music. Tragedy forced him to grow up too fast. When his life finally is on track, Ronni Miller appears like a dream. Kindred spirits in the most unlikely of circumstances. There’s only one thing in the way— her dark past he’s determined to protect her from... -
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Mr. Hockey by Raine Miller, Brit DeMille
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA hotheaded winger with a superhero complex trying to live up to his father's great legacy rescues a desperate damsel-in-distress with ninety-nine problems and discovers he wants to be so much more than just her "friend" in this friends-with-benefits, he falls first, superhero hockey romance. "When people say I have a superhero complex I take it as a compliment. ". —Mikhail Zelenka, VEGAS CRUSH... -
No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNew York Times. and. USA Today. bestselling author Catherine Bybee lights the fuse, and the Stone siblings must rely on their wits and hearts to uncover a dangerous enemy…and an explosive secret. Taking over her late father’s company was never part of Alex Stone’s life plan. But now, sitting in the CEO chair at Stone Enterprises, she’s resigned to living her life alone... -
Just The Way I Am by Jo Watson
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHas Fate given her a second chance? 'Zoe' is having a very bad day. As if getting trapped in a faulty elevator wasn't bad enough, losing her memory has made it much worse. If there's one piece of luck, it's that the paramedic on the scene, Noah, is both kind and a handsome distraction. . -
My Best Mistake by Sarah J. Brooks
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLife spiraled out of control when I got knocked up by my brother’s best friend. There’s some things you need to know about “Mr. Playboy” Jason Cooper. His arrogance is off the charts and he’s a total Casanova. Since I’ve grown up with him next door, we’ve always been fighting. He may be gorgeous and charismatic as hell – but at the same time, he’s always been my kryptonite...Categorized as:
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Bratva Beast by Misty Winters
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI have a secret. .. I’m the daughter of one of the most deplorable Bratva Bosses in the underworld. Only I didn’t know that growing up. I was shielded and under his watchful eye until his past caught up with him and tragedy struck. I fled to Moscow to find answers, and the only thing I found was my father’s past chasing after me. I had nowhere to go until I came upon the perfect hideout... -
It Has To Be You by Dani McLean
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe believes in Fate. He’s calling her bluff. As a teen, Indy learned that Destiny would lead her to the man of her dreams. His name was Nick. Fifteen years later, Fate grants her a second chance at her One True Love. And even though leaving her house for anything less than a latte is terrifying, Indy has to take it. See, Indy O’Neall isn’t anything like the adventurous heroine she writes...Categorized as:
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Grumpy Doctor by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s got magic hands, a perfect body, and a horrible attitude. I never wanted to get anywhere near Dr. Piers Hood. He’s a total jerk, and he thinks he’s the greatest surgeon in the country. Which he is, and that makes it all so much worse. Sometimes I wish I could cut off my own ears so I don’t have to listen to him anymore... -
Captured: Gowns & Crowns by Jennifer Chance
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor beautiful, pampered Lauren Grant, the idea of love without strings is a fairy tale and a trap. Though she’s skillfully maintained her image as the carefree celebutante, for years she’s been systematically stalked by the richest—and most ruthless—golden boy of the Jet Set. To stay one step ahead, she’s used every resource at her disposal... -
The Underachiever's Guide to Love and Saving the World: A Novel by Sloane Brooks
The Hating Game meets Legends & Lattes in this captivating and hilarious fantasy rom-com with a twist about two enemies who must work together to return to their reality. Courtney’s only goal in life is to have no goals. A reformed overachiever, she’s content with her dead-end job and simple existence. And her “feud” with her neighbor Bryce brings her immense joy. Everything is perfect...Categorized as:
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Discovered by My Stepbrother by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFresh out of high school, Nina is an artist who has no plans for college. Fresh out of college, Austin is an overachieving computer nerd who already has a multimillion dollar offer on the table. They have nothing in common except their Nina's dad and stepmother are worried about her decision to forego a college education to pursue her art career... -
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Elfemies to Lovers by Jennifer Chipman
The daughter of a runaway Christmas Elf. The son of Santa Claus. A whole lot of Christmas Magic. What could go wrong? Ivy Winters. As the head elf at Santa’s Christmasland, I never expected to be butting heads with the new executive—or going on a date with him. But when he asked me to go home with him for Christmas, I surprised myself by saying yes. Oh, and he’s from the North Pole...Categorized as:
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Just This Once by Lena Hendrix
Whip King cannot be the man for me. Cocky, pierced firefighters are perfect for late-night rom-coms, but in real life they’re nothing but trouble. Especially when you find out they work for your dad—after you’ve already slept with them. Moving to my parents’ small town was supposed to be the fresh start I was looking for... -
Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch, Vol. 07 by Pink Hanamori, Michiko Yokote
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHE FABULOUS ENCOREThough the evil deeds of Gackto and Michel are finally at an end, the story fans really want to know still hasn’t been told! Now the wait is over. In the final chapter of Pichi Pichi Pitch, the mystery of Lucia and Kaito’s first meeting is revealed–as well as Lucia’s amazing destiny! -
We Could Be Heroes by Philip Ellis
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNot all heroes wear capes. Some wear high heels and a wig. Patrick's acting career is on the rise, and the superhero movie he's currently filming is the key to putting him on the map… if the endless reshoots ever stop. Will is a secondhand bookseller and part-time drag queen extraordinaire who’s just trying to live his best life—and maybe find love along the way...Categorized as:
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Visions & Shadows by Michelle Heard
From USA Today Bestselling Author Michelle Heard comes an action-packed Romantasy with scorching hot romance and breathtaking emotion that you will keep turning the pages. At the age of thirteen, I was found near a waterfall, and the townsfolk named me Jane...Categorized as:
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Dirty Little Secret by Alexis Winter
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI’ve been a saint for three years. I kept my hands off her curvaceous body and my filthy thoughts to myself. Until last night when she asked if I had any dirty little secrets. .. Theo Carmichael might be an alpha grump-hole supreme but curvaceous Wren Adler won't be intimated by the much older tycoon... -
Going Down On One Knee by Christina Hovland
Number-crunching Velma Johnson’s perfectly planned life is right on course. That’s a lie. Sure, she’s got the lucrative job. She’s got the posh apartment. But her sister nabbed Velma’s Mr. Right. There has to be a man out there for Velma. Hopefully one who’s hunky, wears pressed suits, and has a diversified financial portfolio. He’ll be exactly like, well… her sister’s new fiancé... -
A Moment for Us by Corinne Michaels
New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels returns to the Willow Creek Valley Series in this stunning small town/unrequited love romance. Joshua Parkerson has watched his parent’s marriage implode. As the oldest, the responsibility of his four younger siblings fell to him and he doesn’t want to put another child through that... -
My Wicked Prince by Molly O'Keefe
Rated: 3.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was my stepbrother. My Prince Charming. My fairy tale gone totally wrong. .. My mother marrying the king was supposed to give my mom and me our happily ever after. But my life has never been a bedtime story and no prince with a fancy shoe is turning me into a Cinderella. I had big plans outside of my small but powerful country...Categorized as:
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Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia
A love letter to romance readers that is in turn chaotic, sexy, and addictively joyful! “A playful romp and ode to all who believe in true love and happily-ever-afters. ”—Kirkus, STARRED Review. "A book that makes me feel seen, adored, and brave enough to hope for something bigger. " —Lyla Sage. Joonie has two great loves...Categorized as:
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2 Cherries for My Dad's Best Friend by S.E. Law
Rated: 3.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy dad’s gorgeous best friend has a special appendage that can pop BOTH my cherries at once. Say what? Yes, it’s true! I’ve known Killian for ages. He’s my dad’s buddy from college, and the gorgeous alpha male is mouthwateringly handsome, with dark blue eyes, the physique of an Olympian, and a white grin that flashes whenever we make eye contact. Even better, there are no secrets... -
Shattered Princess by Amber Vant
Rated: 3.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI may have lit the match the first time, but I wouldn’t be the one left burned this round. The elites run this town, but they aren’t ready for a girl like me. Especially the boys who made it known from the beginning I wasn’t wanted here that one summer I stayed with my father. I hadn’t belonged—I knew that—but now I was coming back... -
Getting Played by Mia Storm
Rated: 3.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings**A standalone Jail Bait novel**. Rules of the game:. 1) Never underestimate your opponent. 2) Avoid personal fouls. 3) Score early and often. 4) Play or get played. Coach Marcus Leon has always played by the rules…until he meets Addaline Grace, the seventeen-year-old senior transfer on his Oak Crest High water polo team. Addie changes all the rules, mostly because she doesn’t play any games...Categorized as:
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Founded on Goodbye by Kat Singleton
His songs were better when he had a broken heart. That sentence would change my life after my dream job was dished to me on a shiny, silver platter. All I had to do? Hurt Nash Pierce enough to get him writing good music again. The pop icon’s songs were no longer the phenomena they used to be. His team needed another breakthrough album—like the first he’d penned, using his heartbreak as fuel...Categorized as:
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Dragon Den by Kriss Dean
Rated: 3.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA fast-paced, action-packed romantic urban fantasy inspired by The Fast and the Furious, perfect for adult fans of How to Train Your Dragon. Markus Fredriksen, the First of His Name, more titles to come, always dreamed of breaking a Black Clubtail and becoming a dragon rider. He fails to break any dragon at all, marking the end of his tenure at Dragild Military Academy... -
Not That Kind of Ever After by Luci Adams
Rated: 3.14 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBella Marble is a true, hopeless, despairing romantic. Above all things, even above her wish to be a writer, she wants love. But when her beautiful best friend moves out of their flat share to live with the most boring ogre in history, and her perfectly paired parents tell her their own love story is coming to an end, Bella's illusions of a happily ever after start to shatter... -
Hopelessly Teavoted by Audrey Goldberg Ruoff
After the deaths of his parents, a witch returns to his spooky family manor and joins forces with his former crush when his parents’ spirits warn them of a sinister threat in this witty and lyrically unique rom-com in the vein of The Crescent Moon Tearoom andThe Ex Hex. Azrael Ashmedai Hart must be cursed. He’s a witch twice named for the devil...
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