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Rich in Your Love by Pippa Grant
A sweet, lighthearted romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Pippa Grant about one social media influencer’s dream of going off the grid and the IRL love she finds along the way.Secrets always catch up with you. The world knows me as Tavi Lightly, sugar-free social media influencer. But my true purpose lies in secretly restoring a cacao farm in Costa Rica... -
![Falling for Mr. Bad by Melissa Foster]()
Falling for Mr. Bad by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsShe’s a badass musician and mechanic with no patience for overinflated egos. He’s a billionaire with no time for drama. Going head-to-head has never been so much fun...or so dirty. Scorching heat, laugh-out-loud humor, and loads of heart make this sexy enemies-to-lovers, close proximity, forbidden, workplace, small town standalone romance unputdownable... -
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![The Setup by Kristen Proby]()
The Setup by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsI’m a sucker for pretty things. Give me a roaring engine in a souped-up vintage muscle car with cherry red paint and brand-new leather interior, and that’s about as pretty as anything I could ask for. I’m a simple man, who doesn’t need or want the kind of wild celebrity that my father has. I restore one-of-a-kind vehicles and sell them to the highest bidder... -
![Protecting Mr. Fine by Lucy Lennox]()
Protecting Mr. Fine by Lucy Lennox
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsI’m a lucky man and I know it. Kids from backwoods Georgia don’t land scholarships to Yale, but I did, and striking it rich–like, billions of dollars rich–with my best friends after graduation should have used up my luck for a lifetime. But luck struck again when I followed my passion into music...Categorized as:
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![Out of Love by Ruth Cardello]()
Out of Love by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLaughter and sparks set the stage for a fun romance from New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello about a farmer who switches places with his business-savvy twin brother and falls in love with the daughter of his brother’s biggest client.I just found out I have an identical twin... -
![The Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry, Connor Crais]()
The Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry, Connor Crais
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal bestselling author Devney Perry comes a new story in her Maysen Jar series…Dear Diary,My dad needs a girlfriend, and I’ve already picked her out.Miss Adler would be perfect for him, right? She’s super pretty. She has the best smile and she gives the best hugs. And she’s, like, the most amazing teacher in the world.Dad is my hero, but I can tell he’s lonely... -
![The Rebel by Marni Mann]()
The Rebel by Marni Mann
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsOne bed. Two stranded strangers. Three wildly passionate nights. A thousand secrets between them. After getting trapped in a blizzard, my private jet grounded, with no hotel room available within miles, I met a woman at the bar. Rowan. A knockout blessed with killer curves, gorgeous emerald eyes, and a mouth that should be illegal... -
![The Man by E.L. Todd]()
The Man by E.L. Todd
Now that Jax is gone and I'm single once again, I'm supposed to be finding Mr. Right.But Finn is the only guy I want. Every time we're in the same room together, the heat is explosive. We can barely look at each other without our hands shaking. As days turn into weeks, our resolve softens.And then we can't fight it anymore... -
![The Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry]()
The Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Devney Perry comes this special edition version of a new story in her Maysen Jar series…Dear Diary,My dad needs a girlfriend, and I’ve already picked her out.Miss Adler would be perfect for him, right? She’s super pretty. She has the best smile and she gives the best hugs. And she’s, like, the most amazing teacher in the world... -
![Felix and the Prince by Lucy Lennox]()
Felix and the Prince by Lucy Lennox
Felix Things I expect to find at Gadleigh Castle: - Rare stained glass, the subject of my dissertation. - Peace and quiet, to finish said dissertation. - An escape from the paparazzi swarming around my starlet mother’s latest blockbuster release. Things I don’t expect to find: - A hidden door leading to a secret room. - The most gorgeous man I’ve ever set eyes on. - Love...Categorized as:
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![Blackmailing Mr. Bossman by Anna Hackett]()
Blackmailing Mr. Bossman by Anna Hackett
To save my best friend’s husband, all I have to do is blackmail a billionaire.My friend’s husband was abducted by a gang of white-collar criminals. These guys are bad, and they want her to spy on her boss—a man who owns half of New York. She’s falling apart and she needs my help.My name’s Aspen... -
![Loving Mr. Cane by Shanora Williams]()
Loving Mr. Cane by Shanora Williams
KANDY When I was a little girl, Mr. Cane was my whole world. He was perfect and handsome and the best thing to have ever happened to my family. As I grew up, those feelings changed. I wanted him in every possible way, and I got what I’d been craving. Then I learned things about him…dangerous things... -
![Neat by Kandi Steiner]()
Neat by Kandi Steiner
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy life is over. I swore I would never work at the whiskey distillery with my last name on it, that I would never be a part of my father’s legacy. But when I graduated with my art degree and realized there were no jobs, the devil appeared, and I sold my soul, agreeing to work in the family business if he’d give me the art studio I’d always dreamed of. It can’t be that bad, I thought... -
![Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima, Michael Gallagher]()
Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima, Michael Gallagher
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsTokyo, 1912. The closed world of the ancient aristocracy is being breached for the first time by outsiders - rich provincial families, a new and powerful political and social elite. Kiyoaki has been raised among the elegant Ayakura family - members of the waning aristocracy - but he is not one of them... -
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![The Closer by K.C. Crowne]()
The Closer by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI never saw her coming… She appeared in my world an enigma. A lethal assassin who slips poison into the veins of her targets. And a single mother with a softness beneath her armor. Now, she's trapped within my reach. Stubbornly silent, she guards her secrets fiercely, Her dual life is a puzzle I'm determined to solve...Categorized as:
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![Friends with Benefactors by Willow Aster, Laura Pavlov]()
Friends with Benefactors by Willow Aster, Laura Pavlov
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPenelopeHaving grown up the baby sister to four brothers and with a dude for a best friend, I know how to read men like the back of my hand.But when I have a sexy make-out session with Beckham, my best friend, all my intuition about men goes out the window... -
![Alonzo by J.A. Huss]()
Alonzo by J.A. Huss
Tara Tanner and I are a thing. We’re just not that kind of a thing. My brothers and I run every kind of Key West water adventure you can think of. But I’m hiding a big secret behind our beachy business facade. A secret I will not expose no matter what. So I don’t do girlfriends. Hell, I don’t even do friends. Except for her... -
![A Duke Worth Falling For by Sarah MacLean]()
A Duke Worth Falling For by Sarah MacLean
Her career in tatters, celebrity photographer Lilah Rose needs somewhere to regroup and start fresh, outside of the spotlight. There’s nowhere better to hide than the English countryside, complete with fluffy sheep, rolling hills…and Max, the stern, sexy farmer who tends to them.But the lazy days and lush nights with Max aren't as far from the spotlight as Lilah thinks... -
![Overdrive by Caitlyn P. Tajon]()
Overdrive by Caitlyn P. Tajon
She’s the rookie with something to prove. He’s the reigning champion with everything to lose.Aurélie Dubois has spent her life chasing speed. When her twin brother is forced off the Formula 1 grid, she steps into his seat with no apologies. The world isn’t ready for a female driver. And they’re especially not ready for her... -
![Marry Christmas by Kat Baxter]()
Marry Christmas by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s the one who got away. The one I’ve never been able to forget. The one who can never forgive me for the mistakes I’ve made. Now, it’s my grandmother’s dying wish to see Maggie and I married. If we can stay married for year, there’s a fortune on the line.But first we have to spend Christmas with my family and convince them we’re in love... -
![Invisible Burdens by Jillian D. Wray]()
Invisible Burdens by Jillian D. Wray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNoah Kinkaid thought going on tour would ease the pressure in his chest, but nothing prepared him for this. As much as he wants to enjoy his band’s new fame, he feels as though he’s losing more control every day.Between the demands on his time, his loss of anonymity, and trying to be everything for everyone – the fans, their label, his bandmates - he can’t even hear the music anymore . . -
![Finally Found You by Claudia Y. Burgoa]()
Finally Found You by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa comes, a new secret baby forbidden love romance, featuring a broody billionaire and a much younger sassy heroine he never saw coming. Being the single guardian for my fifteen-year-old cousin isn’t as easy as you’d think, especially when she runs away to find the dad, who has no idea she exists... -
![Jacob by V.H. Nicolson]()
Jacob by V.H. Nicolson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOnce upon a time… You know the story… prince meets princess. Evil thwarts their love, and the prince must fight for her heart. Good always wins and there is a stunning wedding at the castle on the hill. I used to dream of having a fairy tale love story of my own, but I don’t think the author of mine got the memo because right now, I’m shackled to a bed, scared for my life... -
![Devoured by Ivy Smoak]()
Devoured by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThere’s a fine line between love and obsession. And I’ve crossed it.I told myself that if I had one taste, I’d be able to move on. But I’m more addicted to her than ever.I tried to be a good man. I tried to stay away. I really did.But I kept watching her through the cameras I installed. Replaying the footage in my head late at night.I’m sick in the head. I know I’m a monster... -
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![The Two Week Stand by Samantha Towle]()
The Two Week Stand by Samantha Towle
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsFrom NYT bestselling author Samantha Towle comes a sizzling beach romance, that will leave you hot in all the right places…Dillon Dawson loves to write romance despite her latest relationship ending with her traveling to the Maldives alone on what was supposed to be her honeymoon. Now, the only thing she wants is two weeks of uninterrupted peace and quiet with absolutely no men in sight... -
![The Secret by Kristen Proby]()
The Secret by Kristen Proby
From NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a forbidden romance. The Secret is the first in the Single in Seattle series!Vaughn is everything I’m supposed to stay away from. Sexy. Cocky. And famous.Ultra-famous.I grew up in a family full of wealthy celebrities. My father, Luke Williams, is the celebrity of them all... -
![Seeing Grayscale by Myka Loren]()
Seeing Grayscale by Myka Loren
What would you do for a glimpse of color?I’ve been on the streets for four years, but my soul’s been homeless for longer. And I’ve accepted this is my reality.Still, I’m tired and dream of something better than this grim existence.My life revolves around handouts and the obscurity of a gas station dumpster. Safety is an illusion, and I’ve learned not to fall for it.Until Hunter Kade...Categorized as:
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![Julian by Michelle Heard]()
Julian by Michelle Heard
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA couple of drinks.A random stranger.It was only supposed to be one night.Turns out, the stranger is Julian Reyes.Formidable businessman. And my brother-in-law's new business partner.Chairman of Trinity Academy. Where I've just enrolled as a student.Coldhearted jerk. Who also happens to be ridiculously hot.Whenever we meet, it doesn't help I'm reminded of how amazing his hands felt on my body... -
![Crazy Imperfect Hearts by Samantha Christy]()
Crazy Imperfect Hearts by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 18 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... -
![Mad Rivals: The Bradley Legacy, Book 1 by Lisa Suzanne, Dane Anderson]()
Mad Rivals: The Bradley Legacy, Book 1 by Lisa Suzanne, Dane Anderson
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA steamy Pro Football, Business Rivals, Enemies to Lovers Romance from Amazon Top Ten Bestselling author Lisa Suzanne.Pro football legend Madden Bradley was never supposed to be anything but my enemy. With one season left on his contract, he’s set to take over his family’s empire, and I’m his business rival... -
![TRUST by Deborah Bladon]()
TRUST by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy older brother’s best friend crashed my twenty-first birthday party. Then he took me home with him. Harrison Keene is the type of man women chase.So they can yell at him. He’s as arrogant as they come.Sinfully handsome and annoying blunt, he was born with a diamond-encrusted silver spoon in his mouth.Harrison is the heir to the Keene family fortune... -
![Liberating Love by Michele Notaro, Sammi Cee]()
Liberating Love by Michele Notaro, Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAiden Finding out the man I slept with is my friend’s father is terrifying, but maybe forgivable since I didn’t know who he was… right? But falling into bed with him again… and again and again is probably not excusable. Maybe if Delaney got rid of his miles of muscles and stopped being so sweet to me, I could stop. I need to stop. If only I had the willpower—or the desire... -
![Cocky Senator: Justin Cocker by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Senator: Justin Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsJustin Cocker is coming soon...the bastard...Categorized as:
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![Secret Keeper by Stacey Lynn]()
Secret Keeper by Stacey Lynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhat started as a typical night out with my team, became the best night of my life.Picking up a smoking hot blonde, I take her back to the hotel, expecting the evening to go down like any other.But nothing about her is average… she’s sassy, witty and throws me off my game. After one incredible night, I wake up wanting to see her more than I want to go to hockey practice...Categorized as:
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![Filthy Rich by Julie Kriss]()
Filthy Rich by Julie Kriss
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA billionaire. His assistant. And a game that could cost both their hearts Aidan Winters. Gorgeous, brilliant, ruthless, and filthy rich. He’s known as the Man in Black, because New York’s most sought-after bachelor is icy perfection in an all-black suit. As his executive assistant, I know his suit size, the security code to his penthouse, and the number to his private line... -
![Ashton Morgan: Apartment 17B (The Wreck Me Series) by Aly Stiles]()
Ashton Morgan: Apartment 17B (The Wreck Me Series) by Aly Stiles
An angsty and emotional new adult romance that can be read as a standalone.Ashton Morgan doesn’t have a chance.With a young brother and an immature mother to support, he had no choice but to drop out of college to keep his family afloat. But the day his future came crashing down was just the beginning of a tortured journey that won’t let him up for air... -
![Seven Days by Nichole Greene]()
Seven Days by Nichole Greene
Our love affair has three rules:First, a firm expiration of one week.Second, no feelings.Third, and most importantly, no one can ever know.There's something about a man that exudes power and confidence as if he commands every room he steps into. Including the dive bar I was hiding out in. But when Thomas walked in, every inch of six and a half feet tall, I was done for... -
![Prince of Sin by Ivy Wild]()
Prince of Sin by Ivy Wild
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s the reluctant mafia prince,my unlikely savior,and my wildest temptation. Ten years ago,I committed the ultimate sin,and he helped me cover it up. We spent one night together and then I ranI sought absolutionBut he? He found me. I saw something I shouldn’t have.My life should be forfeit,but he won’t let anyone touch me...Categorized as:
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![Bossed by Three Billionaire Brothers by K.C. Crowne]()
Bossed by Three Billionaire Brothers by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsME: "I don’t want drama in my life."ALSO ME: "A four-person polygamy with my best friend’s dad and his twin bros? Why yes!!!"It started when my best friend proposed a Summer nanny gig with the Bradshaw trio.Three silver fox billionaire brothers living in the luxurious French Riviera.I've learned to equate men to heartache and pain... -
![His Secret Betrayal by Nicole VanAuken]()
His Secret Betrayal by Nicole VanAuken
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLuke-He's my best friend's dad, but I want him anyway. After my last relationship imploded in a very public manner, dating is the last thing on my mind. That is, until I cross paths with Alek Cromwell. One heated look tossed my way, and I'm second-guessing everything I thought I knew... -
![Fourth Wheel by Abby Millsaps]()
Fourth Wheel by Abby Millsaps
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMADDIEI’ll admit it: I knew exactly who he was when I walked into The Oak that night.I probably should have just left him alone. But I was bored. And he’s gorgeous, just like his brother. How was I supposed to resist?The kiss we shared was scorching hot. But it was nothing compared to the intensity of his anger when he realized who I was, and who I’m related to.His hostility fuels me...Categorized as:
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![Stealing from Mr. Rich by Anna Hackett]()
Stealing from Mr. Rich by Anna Hackett
To save my brother, all I have to do is steal from a billionaire.My brother is in trouble. Again. But this time he’s in debt to some really bad people, and I’ll do anything to save him. Even be blackmailed into cracking an unbreakable safe belonging to the most gorgeous man in New York. And one of the richest... -
![Best Friend's Daddy by Kelli Callahan]()
Best Friend's Daddy by Kelli Callahan
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHe's totally off limits, but I can't help myself... Declan Mackenzie has always been my secret crush. He's Scottish, hot-as-sin, and covered in gorgeous ink. There's just one complication, and it's a big one. He's my best friend's father. I've always wanted to call him Daddy... When I was stranded and hurt, he was the one who showed up...Categorized as:
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![Dare Me by Samantha Chase]()
Dare Me by Samantha Chase
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne year ago, Arianna Donovan and Will Jameson met on a dare and spent a perfect 24 together before going their separate ways. She thought they would stay in touch, but he disappeared without a word.Arianna thought she’d moved on. But when Will shows up at a family dinner with her older—and very protective—brother, she’s angry and confused...Categorized as:
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![Reveling in Sin by Meghan March]()
Reveling in Sin by Meghan March
Reveling in Sin is the third book in New York Times bestselling author Meghan March's epically romantic and addictive Sin Trilogy.Whitney Gable is the kind of woman you fight to the death to protect. To keep. To cherish. I’ve finally learned my lesson, and it’s time to prove I’m the man who’s worthy of her.I don’t care what it takes, because failure is not an option...Categorized as:
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![Forbidden Desires: The Complete Series by Kendall Ryan]()
Forbidden Desires: The Complete Series by Kendall Ryan
From New York Times Bestselling Author Kendall Ryan... Forbidden Desires: The Complete Series, containing every title in the sexy and intense bestselling series. This box set includes four bestselling novels: DIRTY LITTLE SECRET, DIRTY LITTLE PROMISE, TORRID LITTLE AFFAIR and TEMPTING LITTLE TEASE... -
![Baby for Dr. Billionaire by Aimee Bronson]()
Baby for Dr. Billionaire by Aimee Bronson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA wealthy billionaire returns to his hometown with his little girl to spend the summer with his family. His best friend's family still lives next door and he finds his best friend's sister all grown up. Follow Tristan and Arya's adventures as they navigate their summer fling... -
![Seducing Mrs. Robinson (A Bro Code Standalone) by Rachel Van Dyken]()
Seducing Mrs. Robinson (A Bro Code Standalone) by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWe've all been there, some more than others, you know what I'm talking about, where you have the hots for the new business teacher. I was one hundred percent that guy. I shamelessly flirted with her my senior year, only earning her irritation more and more...Categorized as:
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![Nanny for the Doctor by Emma Blake]()
Nanny for the Doctor by Emma Blake
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAs an ER doctor, I'm used to surprises, but my best friend’s little sister—and now my son's nanny—is the one emergency I never saw coming. She’s supposed to be tending to scrapes and telling bedtime stories, not sending my pulse racing with every smile. I've got my hands full with ER shifts and single fatherhood; I don't have time for wild nights with the nanny... -
![Waiting to Score by Evey Lyon]()
Waiting to Score by Evey Lyon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFormer hockey star Declan Dash loves to play the game, and the one with his friend’s little sister, Violet Spears? He plans to win…Running into your brother’s billionaire ex-hockey-playing best friend at a special kind of party should have been a red flag. Pulling one another’s names from a bowl at said party was a coincidence...
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