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Thicker than Water by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDubbed the Sex and the City of the Hood! Sasha, Tatum, Neli, and Kim are four gorgeous girlfriends hailing from the infamous Brick City Newark, NJ. Trying hard to survive the struggle but making sure they look good and have fun doing it, they are all caught up in the game in their own way. However the bond that they share seems to prove strong enough to conquer almost anything... -
![The Dangerous Convenience Store Vol. 6 by 945]()
The Dangerous Convenience Store Vol. 6 by 945
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“I’VE NEVER GIVEN UP ON YOU. .. NOT ONCE. ”. Eui-joon thought he’d moved on with his life, that he’d rid himself of any lingering feelings for Gunwoo. But when Gunwoo appeared after three years of being gone, Eui-joon was surprised at how quickly they fell back into their old relationship... -
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![Over Verdant Irish Hills by Ava Miles]()
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... -
![Slasher Heart (Lapland Underground) by Holly Bloom]()
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... -
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![Christmas for the Halfpenny Orphans by Cathy Sharp]()
Christmas for the Halfpenny Orphans by Cathy Sharp
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA gritty and compelling drama from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Sheila Jeffries. Little twin sisters, Sarah and Samantha are all alone in the world. When their mother died giving birth to Sarah, she was blamed for the death by her father and her learning difficulties serve only to make him more angry and violent towards her... -
![LIMITLESS: A Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance: Book 2: Jace & Alex by Kaylene Winter]()
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]()
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... -
![Fractured by R Phillips]()
Fractured by R Phillips
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"All of it existing somewhere in between everything. ". What is a life? A collection of memories? A series of glorious highs and heartrending lows? Is it a purpose, cumulative or singular? Or is it something more? Something beyond what is tangible or immaterial? Something beyond even what is found within us... -
![My Beastly Boss by Sofia T Summers]()
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]()
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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![Craving Her by Jordan Marie]()
Craving Her by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith one taste of her lips,. He was a marked man. Joker knows he's different from the other men in his club. He rarely smiles. He's quiet. Hell, most could call him cold and calculated. He prides himself on the fact that he lets nothing get to him. Besides, as a member of the Savage Brothers MC, you have to stay focused. That's Joker's strong point—or it was... -
![The Right Song by Michelle Mankin]()
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... -
![Submissive Nanny by Viktor Redreich, Annika Hanson]()
Submissive Nanny by Viktor Redreich, Annika Hanson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe hired me as a nanny but I think he wants something more. The way he looks at me, the way he touches and adores me. It’s like he wants to own me. To make me his personal plaything. But why me? I’m so innocent, so inexperienced. He’s such a fine specimen of masculinity. He can get anyone he wants. This is so wrong. He’s married... -
![Submissive Nanny by Viktor Redreich, Annika Hanson]()
Submissive Nanny by Viktor Redreich, Annika Hanson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe hired me as a nanny but I think he wants something more. The way he looks at me, the way he touches and adores me. It’s like he wants to own me. To make me his personal plaything. But why me? I’m so innocent, so inexperienced. He’s such a fine specimen of masculinity. He can get anyone he wants. This is so wrong. He’s married... -
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![A Song That Never Ends by Jordan Marie]()
A Song That Never Ends by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLetting Reed go was the hardest thing I’d ever done in my life. He deserved better than me. I’ve made his life hell—even if I never meant to. He wanted more than I was capable of giving. How can you love someone when you hate yourself? Now he’s back in town for a wedding. He has everything he ever wanted. I can’t help but wonder…... -
![Me: The Complete Series by Logan Chance]()
Me: The Complete Series by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIncludes BONUS material not seen anywhere else. *Also read the first few chapters of a new sexy standalone coming soon. If you love romantic comedies with many heartfelt swoon-worthy moments, sexy alpha heroes, feisty heroines, and happy endings, then you’ll be hooked by this series. Date Me:... -
![Winter Knights Dream by Ariadne Breylard]()
Winter Knights Dream by Ariadne Breylard
Lyra's Summer dreams come true, but her first rejection sparks is he a villain or a victim? Lyra has found the happiness she once thought was only a dream with her Summer Mate. He is everything she could have hoped for, and with his unwavering loyalty, she has finally found peace and restored her faith in fate... -
![Beautiful Mistake by Sarah J. Brooks]()
Beautiful Mistake by Sarah J. Brooks
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis Christmas had a surprise gift in store for me I definitely didn’t expect. And it will take 9 months for it to arrive. As a young musician just starting out, I’ve always had a crush for Sage Harris. Posterboy rockstar. Gorgeous bad boy. And way out of my league. When he asked me for a duet for a X-Mas song, I couldn’t believe it... -
![Bossy Single Dad by Crystal Monroe]()
Bossy Single Dad by Crystal Monroe
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMe: I’ll never fall in love again. The doctor: You’ll never have children, either. Weston: Hold my whiskey. A car accident ends my ballet career …. And my dream of having a baby. The cherry on top? My fiancé dumps me while I’m wearing my wedding dress. Enter gorgeous single dad Weston King. He hires me to teach his adorable daughter ballet,. Live in his lavish guesthouse for two months,... -
![Fearless: Connor & Ronni by Kaylene Winter]()
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... -
![Forbidden Doctor by R. S. Elliot]()
Forbidden Doctor by R. S. Elliot
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne hot stranger. One night of passion. One huge problem. Stevie. I didn’t even know his name when I brought him home. Well, now I do. He’s none other than Adrian Price. Oh, wait… Dr. Adrian Price. As in my boss. Yes, another thing I didn’t know besides his name was that I’m his new intern. Imagine my shock when I walk into his office Monday morning. Adrian thinks he owns each of his employees... -
![Fractured Kiss by L.M. Dalgleish]()
Fractured Kiss by L.M. Dalgleish
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat started with a kiss just might end up breaking all his rules—and her heart. .. For guitar tech Cassie Elliot, being trapped on tour with her suddenly-ex-fiancé is like a bad dream. She never expected to be rescued from her nightmare by one of the hottest rock stars in the world—Zac Ford, the enigmatic, sexy bass player for Fractured... -
![Never the Bride: A Steamy Standalone Instalove Romance by Flora Ferrari]()
Never the Bride: A Steamy Standalone Instalove Romance by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsASHLEE. It’s supposed to be my dream job. I mean, it is my dream job. Working in a bridal boutique, adjusting and fitting beautiful gowns while I freelance my own designs online. It’s perfect. Except I’m getting my face rubbed in it every day. Always the bridesmaid and never the bride... -
![Billionaire Beast by Claire Adams]()
Billionaire Beast by Claire Adams
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAfter Billionaire Aiden Walker lost his entire family in a tragic plane crash fourteen months ago, he wanted nothing more than to be left alone, so much that he fired his entire staff in exchange for his solitude. To make it worse, he mourned his loss by drowning himself in booze at a small bar on the wrong side of town, where the local bartender became his only friend... -
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![Promises of the Heart: A Novel by Nan Rossiter]()
Promises of the Heart: A Novel by Nan Rossiter
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe first novel in a new series from bestselling author Nan Rossiter tells the moving story of a couple struggling to start a family and the young foster girl with a heart condition who changes their lives forever. "A multi-leveled, beautifully written story that will glow in readers' hearts long after the last page is turned. "--Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author...Categorized as:
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![Heartbreak Beat by Elle Greco]()
Heartbreak Beat by Elle Greco
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings♥♥ Will saving his band mean breaking her heart? ♥♥. Nikki Benson is one of LA's best drummers. Rock scion Dion Davis, the lead singer for the breakout band Rogue Nation, is her stepbrother from hell. When Nikki is asked to join Rogue Nation to save their faltering tour, it's her dream come true. But drumming for the band means being in close proximity to Dion... -
![My Best Friend's Ex by Kelly Myers]()
My Best Friend's Ex by Kelly Myers
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLet me make this clear…. I shouldn’t have let my best friend date Grayson all those years ago. Yes, I regret it. But there’s something I regret even more. Showing up with him to our college reunion with a ring on my finger. A fake ring. Well, technically the diamond was real but there was no emotion behind it. It was a facade. It was for the optics... -
![Lionheart: a Beauty & the Beast Retelling by Fran Seen]()
Lionheart: a Beauty & the Beast Retelling by Fran Seen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Arab-American soldier and a stargazing woman connect in this high-tech Beauty and the Beast retelling. In an attempt to pay off her family’s debts, Lula answers a Craigslist ad for a job opening at the formerly vacant Bluegrass Manor. A stern and brooding man offers her the job, but there’s a catch—Lula isn’t allowed to look at him. No one in the manor has ever laid eyes on Mr. Rahim’s face... -
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Rock Legend by Tara Leigh
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFans of Kristen Callihan, L. J. Shen, and Kylie Scott will scream for this sizzling bad boy rock star romance! I'm no Prince Charming. Most people know me as the drummer for Nothing but Trouble. Depending who you ask, I'm also a playboy, a loner, the life of the party, a screw-up, or according to my fans, "The Sexiest Rock Star on the Planet. " Apparently, I'm a legend... -
![It Has To Be You by Dani McLean]()
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... -
![Rose Moon by Heidi Adams]()
Rose Moon by Heidi Adams
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat secrets do we keep to protect the one we love? What lies do we tell, and what are we willing to sacrifice? Karter Quint has the perfect life: star athlete, gifted pianist, straight A-student, handsome and charismatic, he seems fated for success. What nobody knows is that he has battled debilitating episodes during which a strange force invades his mind and body... -
![A Contemporary Mythos Thanksgiving (Contemporary Mythos Holidays) by Carly Spade]()
A Contemporary Mythos Thanksgiving (Contemporary Mythos Holidays) by Carly Spade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMount Olympus has remained untouched for centuries and newly appointed Queen of the Gods, Keira, coerces her god-king husband, Zeus, that should change... -
![Peaceful Chaos by Kimberly Carrillo]()
Peaceful Chaos by Kimberly Carrillo
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRaven and I fought for peace and found it inside chaos and bloodshed. Our life will never be perfect. There are too many victims, too much pain for us to wrap our happy ending in a bow. Not that a perfect ending matters to us, because that isn’t who we are. We found each other through pain, and tied ourselves to each other in ribbons of trauma... -
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![Captured: Gowns & Crowns by Jennifer Chance]()
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... -
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Accidental Hero by Nicole Snow
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA Marriage Mistake Romance. Accidentally engaged. Then he dared me to make it real. It was one freaking kiss with a stranger. I wasn't looking for a hero the day Brent Eden charged into my life. He saw a damsel in distress facing humiliation. We played pretend. Swore I was his. Baited sweet chaos. Blew apart everything. My dating disaster? Gone. Our kiss? Electric. Divine. Toe-curling...Categorized as:
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![Moonlight in the Morning by Jude Deveraux]()
Moonlight in the Morning by Jude Deveraux
Sparks are flying between Jecca Layton and Dr. Tristan Aldredge. At the urging of her dear friend Kim, Jecca put the ruthless New York City art world on hold to spend the summer pursuing her passion for painting while enjoying Edilean's tightly knit artistic community... -
![Iron-Bound Flames by Melanie K. Moschella]()
Iron-Bound Flames by Melanie K. Moschella
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe will play many roles for her king: spy, interrogator, even weapon. But what if she wants to be a hero? Ordinary and lonely kitchen maid, Meera Hailship, volunteers to feed a dangerous creature imprisoned at the palace...Categorized as:
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![The Right Man by Michelle Mankin]()
The Right Man by Michelle Mankin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA pretty woman and a handsome rock star. A modern retelling of Cinderella by New York Times bestselling author Michelle Mankin. A once upon a time with a hooker who used to be a good girl and a bad boy lead singer living a lie. Two lost and lonely souls and a chance encounter on a dark street corner in LA... -
![Wicked Billionaire by Luke Steel]()
Wicked Billionaire by Luke Steel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSleeping with her will ruin my reputation. .. and I just don't care. Entertaining a client isn't new to me. Entertaining a whole company on a giant cruise ship is. I knew I needed more help, but I never expected it to come in the form of a curvaceous little spitfire named Havana Skye. She's supposed to be making my job easier. . -
![Discovered by My Stepbrother by Stephanie Brother]()
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... -
![Secret Baby for the Boss by Josie Hart]()
Secret Baby for the Boss by Josie Hart
My brother's best friend. My new boss. And now my baby daddy. Never get pregnant by your brother's best friend. Parker Conrad owns half the properties in L. A. and offers me a job that will skyrocket my career. We immediately spark a connection and I'm not just his best friend's sister anymore. His gaze sizzles and his touch lights a raging inferno inside me... -
![Boss with Benefits by Crystal Monroe]()
Boss with Benefits by Crystal Monroe
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMy new boss is a jerk, but his benefits package is HUGE. You’d think working for "LA’s Sexiest CEO" would be fun. You don’t know Jack McCann. The arrogant bosshole wants a slave, not an assistant. He barks orders, wears a perma-scowl,. and demands superhuman skills in mind reading. When he humiliates me in front of the whole office,. I stand up to him…. And wait to be fired... -
![Dirty CEO by Mickey Miller, Holly Dodd]()
Dirty CEO by Mickey Miller, Holly Dodd
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"This isn't over, Kel. Even if I leave right now, this isn't over. When I call for you, you will come. Kelly. Vince LaRosa is rich. He's powerful. And he wants to boss me around. But I'm not about to be tied down. Not even if I might have fantasized about it. .. I'm independent, and I've got big dreams of my own. And they don't involve being second fiddle to CEO of Chicago...Categorized as:
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![Malachi and I by J.J. McAvoy]()
Malachi and I by J.J. McAvoy
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Contemporary Mystical Romance...Categorized as:
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![Lexi's Undoing by Morgan Rider]()
Lexi's Undoing by Morgan Rider
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLexi Maxwell is celebrating her eighteenth birthday-her ticket to freedom. For years, she has navigated the suffocating constraints of boarding school and chaperoned dances, and she is ready to detour from the perfect path her parents set her on. Luke Carrington is the swoon-worthy stranger who arrives to spice up the party, convincing Lexi that it's okay to ditch her uniform and spread her wings... -
![How to Grieve Like a Victorian: A funny, heartwarming love story by Amy Carol Reeves]()
How to Grieve Like a Victorian: A funny, heartwarming love story by Amy Carol Reeves
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF 2025! It’s fine. She’s fine. Really. When life’s turned you into a big hot mess, there’s still love, laughs, and snark to be had…. Dr. Lizzie Wells, professor of British literature and bestselling author, is not okay. She wasn’t consulted when her beloved husband died unexpectedly, so she’s going to grieve however she damned well chooses... -
![Driven Snow: A MM, Nerd loves Jock, Fairy Tale Retelling Romance by Tara Lain]()
Driven Snow: A MM, Nerd loves Jock, Fairy Tale Retelling Romance by Tara Lain
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat if the poison apple was a martini? Who says fairy tales can’t happen? When chess campion and physics student, Snow Reynaldi, finds himself tutoring his secret passion, quarterback Riley Prince, up close and personal, he starts to believe in happy ever after, but wait. Cosmic joker time... -
![His Hostage: A Dark Romance by Penelope Woods]()
His Hostage: A Dark Romance by Penelope Woods
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy next door neighbor doesn't borrow. He takes. .. Every. Last. Inch. Rowan is dangerous. He’s a liar with the darkest eyes and the sweetest mouth. Everyone avoids him for one reason: he’s a wanted criminal. I was the one stupid enough to let him in my world. He could have taken anyone. He chose me. Me, the freshly divorced thirty-something. I’m the one he wants? At first, I was flattered... -
![Binstead's Safari by Rachel Ingalls]()
Binstead's Safari by Rachel Ingalls
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter getting a haircut in London and a few new outfits (“she bought two pairs of shoes and began to enjoy herself”), Millie, the neglected American wife of an academic pill, is transformed—and, upon arrival in Africa, falls into the perfect affair. Binstead’s Safari unfolds the fractured fairy tale of the rebirth of a drab, insecure woman as a fiercely alive, fearless beauty...
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