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A Charmed Life by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNew York's social darling just woke up in a nightmare: Oklahoma. Problem is, it's right where God wants her.Bella Kirkwood had it all--A-list friends, Broadway in her backyard, Daddy's credit card. Then her father decided to trade in her mother for a newer model. After that, her mom fell in love with a man she met on the Internet and moved the family to Truman, Oklahoma... -
![The Relationship Pact (Kings of Football) by Adriana Locke]()
The Relationship Pact (Kings of Football) by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsHow hard can it be?That was the question rolling around Larissa Mason’s mind just before she asked Hollis Hudson to be her fake boyfriend.It was only supposed to be for five minutes, after all.Granted, that was also before she felt his hand on the small of her back as he charmed the heck out of her family.She hadn’t heard his laugh yet either...Categorized as:
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![Illegal My Ass by Makeandoffer]()
Illegal My Ass by Makeandoffer
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsMia Hastings was never one to follow the rules. Her brother knew it, her best friend knew it. Everyone knew it. She lives for the moment, doing whatever she feels and thinking of the consequences later. Her main goal in life is to live it.Mia’s brother’s best friend Drake O’Connell was never big on rules.The judge who sentences him to 2 years in prison knew it...Categorized as:
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![Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, Mathilde Tamae-Bouhon]()
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, Mathilde Tamae-Bouhon
Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: if he doesn’t play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone’s business... -
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![Little Women by Louisa May Alcott]()
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Puffin in Bloom A new line of classics with gorgeously illustrated covers by renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.'s lead artist, Anna Bond. Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another...Categorized as:
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![Motion by Penny Reid]()
Motion by Penny Reid
Forced to lie to protect her sister . . . From the New York Times Bestselling Author, Penny Reid One week. Home alone. Girl genius. Unrepentant slacker. Big lie. What’s the worst that could happen? Mona is a smart girl and figured everything out a long time ago. She had to. She didn’t have a choice...Categorized as:
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![Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber]()
Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsKnitting and life. They’re both about beginnings...and endings.That’s why Lydia Goetz, owner of A Good Yarn on Seattle’s Blossom Street, offers a class called Knit to Quit. It’s for people who want to quit something—or someone!—and start a new phase of their lives.First to join is Phoebe Rylander, who’s trying to get over a man. Alix Turner and her husband want a baby, so she has to quit smoking... -
![Can't Let You Go by Jenny B. Jones]()
Can't Let You Go by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn old love whose kisses make her weak, but whose secrets threaten to destroy all she holds dear... Fresh out of college, Katie Parker had it all—a charming romance, a role in a famous stage production, and an idyllic life in London. Until she found her boyfriend cheating and got herself fired from the play... -
![Brave by Cora Brent]()
Brave by Cora Brent
RELEASE DATE: December 8**May be read as a stand alone**✅ Enemies with benefits✅ VERY protective anti-hero✅ Major SPICE✅ Fiery heroineMicah Lyonne is the worst man I know. As children, we were constantly thrown together by our powerful parents.And we always despised each other.He was supposed to be the heir to a billion dollar empire...Categorized as:
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![Positively, Penelope by Pepper Basham]()
Positively, Penelope by Pepper Basham
Told mostly through letters, texts, and email, this contemporary romance will charm its way into hearts as Penelope rescues a theater and discovers her true self in the process.Penelope Edgewood is practically positive in every way, so when, fresh out of college, she is awarded a paid internship to help save a century-old theater on the island of Skymar, she jumps at the chance...Categorized as:
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![The Love of My Next Life by Brit Benson]()
The Love of My Next Life by Brit Benson
I calmed his demons. He created mine.Macon Davis.My best friend’s brother.My tormentor.My least favorite person.Pothead. Delinquent.A careless, directionless loser.That’s what I used to believe,but I didn’t really know him.And when I finally saw him,it was the best and worst thing to ever happen to me.We burned hot and fast.Passion. Anger. Love. Pain.We were reckless. Naive...Categorized as:
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![On His Face by Tabatha Kiss]()
On His Face by Tabatha Kiss
5 Goals for a Perfect Freshman Year1. Learn a new life skill.2. Get a tattoo.3. Pay off my car.4. Enter the Art Fest. Win.5. Fall in love with a stranger.Yes, I know #5 isn’t technically a goal, but I couldn’t think of anything else. Little did I know, I’d cross it off my vision board two weeks into my first semester at Chicago North University.He was the model in my art class... -
![Just the Way You Are by Pepper Basham]()
Just the Way You Are by Pepper Basham
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSingle mom, Eisley Barrett, prefers to keep romance safely housed within a centuries-old mystery, but when she travels to England to unearth the secret, an actor with a sordid past offers her reluctant heart a very different type of discovery. Wes Harrison has a past he’s ashamed to confess... -
![The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece by Jennifer Beckstrand]()
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece by Jennifer Beckstrand
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsResourceful Colorado Amish quiltmaker Esther Kiem has her hands full with husband, home, and a baby on the way. But putting her skills to the test for an outspoken niece who’s running for town council is a matchmaking challenge she can’t resist... -
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![What a Match by Mimi Grace]()
What a Match by Mimi Grace
Sometimes what you’re looking for is right under your nose.Meticulous and driven Gwen Gilmore knows what she wants… especially in a man. She is newly single and doesn’t have time for lackluster chemistry or mixed signals. But the dating scene proves to be slow and unserious, and she realizes she may need some help.Professional help.A matchmaker, to be more specific... -
![Stepbrother With Benefits 13 by Mia Clark]()
Stepbrother With Benefits 13 by Mia Clark
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHer rules are the only ones I've never been tempted to break. Rule #13 – All the rules apply to both of us evenly. We're in this together, no matter what. She's just so... Ugh, I can't even explain it. Perfect? I feel like that word isn't good enough. What's better than perfect? I have no idea. It's funny. I always used to think it'd be hard to tell a girl I loved her... -
![I'll Be Yours by Jenny B. Jones]()
I'll Be Yours by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsShe's the coach's brilliant daughter, clueless about love.He's the dethroned football star, ready to teach Romance 101.When dark secrets and sparks collide, there's no playbook for what happens next. If life were a nerd parade, sixteen-year-old Harper O'Malley would be its grand marshal... -
![Peacekeeper by Laura Pavlov]()
Peacekeeper by Laura Pavlov
HarrisonI loved Laney Landers before most people learned to read.Blonde hair, blue eyes that rivaled the ocean, and an invisible halo over her head.She stole my heart the same day she threw sand in my face.What started as a friendship grew into so much more.I thought she’d be my forever.But then life threw me a curveball and I changed course.Laney moved on and found a different happily ever after...Categorized as:
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![Right by Jana Aston]()
Right by Jana Aston
My childhood was perfect. I’ve led a charmed life, and I’m not going to blow it now by picking the wrong guy. I’ve got my sights set on my brother’s best friend. He’s known my family for years. He’s reliable and kind and handsome. Sure, he’s been avoiding me since I was six. I’m a bit aggressive for him, maybe...Categorized as:
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![A Taste of Reality by Kimberla Lawson Roby]()
A Taste of Reality by Kimberla Lawson Roby
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsKimberla Lawson Roby returns with another moving and triumphant novel about a woman who, against all odds, battles the most blatant kind of workplace discrimination while dealing with a crumbling marriage and a trusted friend's betrayal...Categorized as:
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![Beyond the Orange Moon: The Second Book in the Mathews Family Series by Adrienne Frances]()
Beyond the Orange Moon: The Second Book in the Mathews Family Series by Adrienne Frances
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes fate strikes in unexpected ways... Lucy Dalton was tired of living a life she didn't want. Charlie Mathews was living the life he always wanted. But one night, fate changes the course of their lives forever. A year later, Lucy and Charlie's paths meet again, igniting a spark that neither can deny. Lucy knows he doesn't remember her, but she's already in too deep... -
![Blue Horizons by Kathryn Andrews]()
Blue Horizons by Kathryn Andrews
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill Ashton Music is my motivation. I’ve always believed that, because of it, I would be somebody. Somebody to someone, and something to myself. At age four, I picked up my grandfather’s acoustic guitar and, up until three weeks ago, I’ve never put it down. From a single chord to a full arrangement, music fed my soul. I craved it with every fiber of my being, but now, I just don’t know... -
![Lucky Left Wing by M.J. Padgett]()
Lucky Left Wing by M.J. Padgett
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Denver Dragons’ team mascot is an enigma, and Finchley Bennett likes it that way. When the gymnast puts on the dragon uniform and performs death-defying stunts in front of huge crowds, it’s the fulfillment of her life’s dream. Keeping her identity a secret is part of the show’s appeal, but it also allows Finchley to do what she loves without her father’s judgment looming over her... -
![Winning My Queen by Madelyn Smith]()
Winning My Queen by Madelyn Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlex: This small town feels so foreign to me. That's probably the memory loss talking.The more time I spend here the more I'm learning there's more to life than I thought. This town is starting to warm my heart, especially while spending time with the local school nurse and soccer coach...Categorized as:
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![Trouble with the Hotshot Boss by Holly Renee]()
Trouble with the Hotshot Boss by Holly Renee
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHow do you screw up your life in three steps? Easy.Step one: Graduate from college with no prospective jobs lined up.Step two: Move back home with your parents because no job unfortunately equals no money.Step 3: Forget to social media stalk the guy who broke your heart before accepting a job in a town with a smaller population than a frat party on a Wednesday night...Categorized as:
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![Told You So by Kristen Heitzmann]()
Told You So by Kristen Heitzmann
From the minute Grace Evangeline throws her sweet tea in Devin Bressard’s face, their battle of wits and cross-purposes overtakes their lives. Sassy “angelic” Grace Evangeline will stop at nothing to see her romance novel produced for Broadway. Devin Bressard knows all about the commercial success of Ms. Evangeline’s “novels”—as far from his literary, nerve-striking plays as anything could be... -
![Dreaming About the Boy Next Door by Sarah Sutton]()
Dreaming About the Boy Next Door by Sarah Sutton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIs being voted Most Likely To: Never Have Their First Kiss by the popular crowd at school the end of the world? Probably not, but I’m still not convinced.Does it mean that I have to find someone to kiss to ditch myself of the label? No, but I do it anyway.Is choosing my best friend’s twin brother as my first kiss the best choice? Ha, not in the slightest...Categorized as:
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![Royal Chase by Sariah Wilson]()
Royal Chase by Sariah Wilson
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsBooking her client, Prince Dante of Monterra, on reality show Marry Me is a royal coup for PR agent Lemon Beauchamp. But thanks to a last-minute glitch, Lemon must pretend to be one of the contestants vying to win the playboy prince’s love and then live happily ever after—at least until the publicity tour ends... -
![Reaching Rein by M.E. Parker]()
Reaching Rein by M.E. Parker
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCameron Ansley’s Guide to How to Fake Marry a Not so Straight Billionaire:*Sigh*Just don’t do it. Nothing good can come of it. Trust me.But if you do it, whatever you do, DO NOT have sex with him.But if you accidentally have sex with him, whatever you do, DO NOT fall in love with him.If you accidentally fall in love with him…You know what? Please ignore me. I have no idea what I’m talking about... -
![Lost and Found by Karey White]()
Lost and Found by Karey White
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Ripple Effect Romance Novella Lydia was supposed to have an adventurous and exciting summer. Instead she's done nothing more than read and eat takeout. Now it's time to go home, and what does she have to show for it? A big fat nothing. Unless, of course, her trip to the airport somehow turns into something more than just a flight home. Blake feels like he's been sent on a wild goose chase... -
![Eye of the Beholder by Gracie Ruth Mitchell]()
Eye of the Beholder by Gracie Ruth Mitchell
One girl. One boy. One bargain…MinaLook, I’m no social butterfly. I don’t care what the extroverts say; talking to people is scary. I’d rather hang out with my books than actual human beings. Books don’t call you names or dump water over your head in the cafeteria.But high school is almost over, and I’m realizing I have nothing to show for it but good grades... -
![Under the Bayou Moon by Valerie Fraser Luesse]()
Under the Bayou Moon by Valerie Fraser Luesse
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRestless with the familiarity of her Alabama home, Ellie Fields accepts a teaching job in a tiny Louisiana town deep in bayou country. Though rightfully suspicious of outsiders, who have threatened both their language and their culture, most of the people in tiny Bernadette, Louisiana, come to appreciate the young and idealistic schoolteacher as a boon to the town... -
![Forever Sheltered by Deanna Roy]()
Forever Sheltered by Deanna Roy
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTina would rather sew up her girl parts with dental floss than go on a second date with a man. She's been dumped enough to know not to get attached. But when Dr. Darion Marks comes into her art therapy room to ask a favor for a special patient, Tina recognizes the haunted look he buries beneath his stoic professionalism... -
![Fearless King by Maya Hughes]()
Fearless King by Maya Hughes
My first crush. My first heartbreak. My brother’s best friend. The butterflies in my stomach turned into full blown eagles the second our lips touched. A kiss under the stars that changed our relationship forever. After a lifetime of wishing, I stared up into Ford’s eyes with his fingers caressing my cheek and my heart racing. The evening ended with my heart bleeding on the ballroom floor...Categorized as:
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![The Guy in the Middle by Kate Stewart]()
The Guy in the Middle by Kate Stewart
Now an amazon TOP 50 bestseller! From the bestselling author of The Guy on the Right comes a heartwarming, steamy, second-chance romance. The Guy in the Middle is BOOK THREE of The Underdogs Series, but can be read as a stand-alone. I was born to play and bred to win. My priorities were instilled in me early on—family and football... -
![The Seduction of Alex Parker by Sandi Lynn]()
The Seduction of Alex Parker by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsNever stay in one place too long. That was my motto. After the accident, and at the age of eighteen, I left my home in California to travel the world, seeking out new and adventurous wonders like my twin sister and I had planned to do since we were kids. Eight years later, I was forced to return home, to the one place that held the most traumatic memories for me...Categorized as:
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![On the Fence by Kasie West]()
On the Fence by Kasie West
For sixteen-year-old Charlotte Reynolds, aka Charlie, being raised by a single dad and three older brothers has its perks. She can outrun, outscore, and outwit every boy she knows—including her longtime neighbor and honorary fourth brother, Braden. But when it comes to being a girl, Charlie doesn't know the first thing about anything...Categorized as:
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![Stick in the Mud Meets Spontaneity by Rachael Anderson]()
Stick in the Mud Meets Spontaneity by Rachael Anderson
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHome for the summer, Samantha Kinsey steps into her role as nanny for her two favorite little charges. But when she realizes she'll be playing chauffeur more than playmate, her summer outlook quickly turns from fun to bleak. That is, until she meets Colten McCoy--a genuine, hard-working cowboy, who's as set in his ways as he is handsome... -
![The Wife Maker: The Husband Maker, Book 3 by Karey White]()
The Wife Maker: The Husband Maker, Book 3 by Karey White
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCharlotte has spent years as the husband maker, sending every guy she dates off to enjoy marital bliss with the next girl he dates. But things have now changed, and she's determined to use her husband-maker abilities one last time--on herself. And she finally knows exactly who she wants... -
![Christmas After All by Cece Louise]()
Christmas After All by Cece Louise
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs if ruining my life wasn’t enough, now he’s back to ruin my Christmas.MelissaThe only thing I hate more than Christmas is Tucker James—the guy who wrote a song about me after I turned him down in high school.He became famous. I became infamous.With Tucker back in town to play at the annual winter festival, this Christmas is shaping up to be one of the worst...Categorized as:
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![Second Chances 101 by Donna K. Weaver]()
Second Chances 101 by Donna K. Weaver
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Ripple Effect Romance Novella Thirty-seven year old Francie Davis, a recent widow and empty nester, gets to attend college at last. She’s sure her luck has changed when she also lands a job on campus that will pay her tuition, as administrative assistant to a history professor. When her handsome new boss yells at her on the first day of work, Francie worries she will never be good enough... -
![Twist of Fate by Rachael Anderson]()
Twist of Fate by Rachael Anderson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings**This story was first published in the All I Want holiday romance anthology** When a postcard meant for Kenzie winds up in Ty's mailbox, Ty's faced with a decision... -
![The Husband Maker Series Boxed Set by Karey White]()
The Husband Maker Series Boxed Set by Karey White
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Husband Maker Charlotte’s a girl with nicknames. She may not love being called Charles or Chuck, but the hardest nickname to take is the one she was given in college, the one that’s followed her now for too many years. They call her “the husband maker” and sadly, it fits. Every guy she's dated since high school has gone on to marry the next girl they date... -
![It Could Only Be Tyler by Emily Lowry]()
It Could Only Be Tyler by Emily Lowry
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAsk your best friend’s brother nicely, and he might agree to be your fake boyfriend. He might even become something more…Nina Martinez is the band geek of Beachbreak High. The only thing louder than her trumpet is her mom’s insistence that she find Nina a boyfriend. Nina wants no part of it, but the only way out is to get a boyfriend on her own... -
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![The Only Boy Off Limits by Emily Lowry]()
The Only Boy Off Limits by Emily Lowry
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGet ready for Hallisburg Prep Book 3, Cruz and Avery's story, coming in 2022... -
![The Spoiler by L.E. Todd]()
The Spoiler by L.E. Todd
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRose Maraczek (21) loves movies. Not just any movies, but sweeping period dramas that take her far away from who she is. Her obsession started in high school when a box of movies appeared on her doorstep and she discovered the relief they could give her from her debilitating OCD. What Rose hates are spoilers—especially those that ruin the escape she seeks... -
![Before We Say Goodbye by Michelle Pennington]()
Before We Say Goodbye by Michelle Pennington
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy first kiss has always belonged to him. I've always shared everything with my best friend—except my biggest secret.She doesn't know I have a crush on her big brother.There's a really good reason I've never told her. She hates all the girls who throw themselves at Tate. The last thing I want is for her to start hating me too... -
![Accidentally Perfect by Marissa Clarke]()
Accidentally Perfect by Marissa Clarke
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWorkaholic Lillian Mahoney has given everything to her job. The hugely popular lifestyle show she helped create monopolizes her time, energy, creativity, and anything remotely resembling a life. But all it takes is the show’s womanizing, egomaniac star throwing a massive hissy on live TV to utterly implode Lillian’s career in a New York minute...Categorized as:
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![Glitter and Sparkle by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Glitter and Sparkle by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLauren's senior year is going exactly as planned. Her craft blog is getting more visitors every day, and she knows exactly what she's going to do with her life after graduation: get her associate's degree, marry someone fabulous, and live happily ever after. Sure, she doesn't know what she's going to get that degree in...and there's no Prince Charming on the horizon yet... -
![Bon Appetit by Sandra Byrd]()
Bon Appetit by Sandra Byrd
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsPastries, Paris and romance–Lexi’s adventure has just begun! Lexi Stuart is risking it all. Saying au revoir to the security of home, her job, and could-be boyfriend Dan, Lexi embarks on a culinary adventure in France to fulfill her life dream of becoming a pastry chef...
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