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Cruising Cowboys: A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novel by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen a famous cowboy dies after a fall from a mechanical bull while onboard Siren of the Seas, the cruise line’s CEO dispatches staff to investigate. The ship’s head of security and Captain Armati are forced to step down pending further investigation. For Millie, it’s a race against time to figure out if the cowboy recklessly put his life in danger or if something much more sinister is afoot... -
Saltwater Cowboy by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen a mysterious woman washes up in Cape Corral, a wild horse sanctuary off North Carolina's coast, law enforcement officer Levi Sutherland is determined to figure out if she's connected with the crimes recently plaguing the island. The problem is, she can't remember anything . . -
Cruising Family Style: A Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Novel by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Garlucci family’s epic cruise vacation onboard the Siren of the Seas is smooth sailing until Carlita’s son becomes a prime suspect after his boss…the head of the “mafia family” is found dead... -
Sinful Deceit by Emilia Finn
History doesn’t always stay buried.And loyalty isn’t always given freely.It’s the winter of 1986, and Holly Wade is a blushing bride on the cusp of the perfect life with the perfect man.I do’s are spoken. Promises are exchanged. And lifetimes are planned.It all seems so picturesque on the outside... -
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Matchmaker by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMatthew Caldwell is NYC's most eligible bachelor.Charming.Gorgeous.Wealthy.Great with kids.Broken.Sixteen years ago he lost everything. He made a vow to never love again. But suddenly everyone in his life is acting like a matchmaker. He can't help but wonder if a broken vow is better than a broken heart.There's just one problem. Only one woman in the city has caught his attention... -
Gray Wolf Security by Glenna Sinclair
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThis best selling series is now bundled together for the first time! Enjoy all 5 Gray Wolf Security books. No cliffhangers... -
Mischief and Mutiny by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs the Siren of the Seas nears its next port of call, a group of disgruntled crewmembers circulate a petition to have the ship’s purser fired.Millie is shocked to learn that not only is her close friend’s name at the top of the list, but other loyal crewmembers’ names are listed as well... -
The Last Exchange by Charles Martin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 30 ratings“Here’s the catch—even if I make it out of here alive, I need a reason to breathe again.”When MacThomas Pockets finished his last tour as part of the Scottish Special Forces, he was hired to consult for a film director to finesse some scenes that weren’t working. In a twist he never saw coming, he ended up moving to L.A. to work as the bodyguard for movie star Maybe Joe Sue... -
Rendezvous and Revenge: A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novel by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen the star of Siren of the Seas new hit show is murdered backstage, Felix lands the lead role and also the top spot on the list of suspects... -
Wedding at Sea by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLilian doesn’t remember anything about her life before the day Maggie Muir found her on her front porch—a toddler, abandoned and alone. And maybe that’s okay. She has a beautiful life at Muir Farm, including an adopted family she adores and a successful career as a lawyer. But she also has a secret . . . one that raises just as many questions about her future as it does her unknown past... -
Dragon Security: The Complete Series by Glenna Sinclair
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsI went to his sister because that’s what he told me to do. But when his brother, Cole, accused me of being a gold digger, I knew I couldn’t trust them. I didn’t realize she would send Cole to watch over me. Or that he would carry me out of my trailer when he saw how bad it really was... -
A New Song by Jan Karon
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsJan Karon's millions of fans can't wait to sit down with her heartwarming and hilarious characters, who have a way of becoming family. In fact, readers and booksellers across the country kept Out to Canaan and At Home in Mitford on The New York Times bestseller list for months. In A New Song, Mitford's longtime Episcopal priest, Father Tim, retires... -
A Light in the Window by Jan Karon
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsThe second book in Jan Karon’s bestselling Mitford series confirms that a trip to Mitford is good for the soul His attractive neighbor is tugging at his heartstrings. A wealthy widow is pursuing him with hot casseroles. And his red-haired Cousin Meg has moved into the rectory, uninvited. As you can see, Mitford's rector and lifelong bachelor, Father Tim, is in need of divine intervention... -
Leave it to Psmith by P.G. Wodehouse
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsRonald Psmith (“the ‘p’ is silent, as in pshrimp”) is always willing to help a damsel in distress. So when he sees Eve Halliday without an umbrella during a downpour, he nobly offers her an umbrella, even though it’s one he picks out of the Drone Club’s umbrella rack... -
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GRAY WOLF SECURITY, Texas: The Complete 6-Books Series by Glenna Sinclair
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFree with Kindle Unlimited... Enjoy the complete Volume 2 of the Gray Wolf Security series. Romance, Suspense, Mystery and a touch of Comedy. 6 Books. No Cliffhangers. More than 1,000 pages :) Book 1: Defending Tierney I never wanted to be anything other than a defense attorney... -
Suspicious Minds by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsChristy Barritt Rock and roll may never die, but the King is definitely dead . . . again. To pay off some bills, crime scene cleaner Gabby St. Claire takes a job doing mold remediation, but she finds a surprise in the dilapidated home's crawlspace: Elvis, dead as a doornail and still wearing his blue suede shoes... -
A Forever of Orange Blossoms by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family.International Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ feel-good series, The Merriams, is back with a humorous and heartwarming story about a playboy without a cause and a woman whose dreams were diverted by family responsibility—and, of course, everyone’s favorite matchmakers to guide the way... -
Sunflower Alley by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ acclaimed family series, The Merriams, returns with an inspiring story about a hero with nothing to live for and a heroine who shows him the power of second chances… And, of course, everyone’s favorite matchmakers to guide the way... -
The Fountain of Infinite Wishes by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava’s bestselling books…come join the family.International Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents a gripping and emotional tale about believing in wishes coming true and searching for love—no matter where it leads.Shelby McGuiness hadn’t stopped believing in wishes.Vander Montgomery had... -
Made in Savannah Mysteries Box Set: Books 1-10 by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter the mysterious death of her mafia “made man” husband, Carlita Garlucci makes a shocking discovery. Follow the Garlucci family saga as Carlita and her daughter try to escape their NY mob ties and make a fresh start in Savannah, Georgia. They soon realize you can run but can’t hide from your past... -
No Stone Unturned by Julie Moffett
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEngaged to be MurderedAn engagement is supposed to be a fun, exciting time, but things are never easy for Slash and me. Instead, someone is threatening to expose Slash’s past—a past so secret even I know very little about it.Before I can get used to the weight of Nonna’s antique ring on my finger, he’s on his way to Rome…and we’re farther apart than we’ve ever been... -
The Incredible Winston Browne by Sean Dietrich
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBeloved writer Sean Dietrich—also known as Sean of the South—will warm your heart with this rich and nostalgic tale of a small-town sheriff, a mysterious little girl, and a good-hearted community pulling together to help her.Folks in Moab live for ice cream socials, baseball, and the local paper’s weekly gossip column... -
Nate by Lane Hart
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNathan Lewis always finds himself at the wrong place at the wrong time. Burdened by his guilt, Nate’s unable to let go of his painful memories. He keeps to himself, refusing to let anyone else in for fear that they’ll learn the truth. When a nosy reporter starts investigating his past, the skeletons Nate’s kept locked up tight in his closet start to rattle, threatening to surface and ruin him... -
DRAGON SECURITY: Volume 2: The Complete 6 Books Series by Glenna Sinclair
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFREE with KINDLE UNLIMITED Enjoy 6 PRIVATE SECURITY ROMANCE books. No cliffhangers. Book 1: Peter I was dead for two years. My death faked, I was held captive by a rogue CIA agent who was crazy enough to use an international terrorist cell to steal from everyone. He was literally getting rich on terror. Rescued, my life is no longer my own. My brother is married to my girl, raising my son... -
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Twirled Bond by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIf I thought Holly Woods was crazy before, I was wrong. Devin is finally married. Nonna's on the wedding warpath. Drake might be getting ideas. His mom just dropped a bombshell, and Bek is caught between a hot as hell FBI agent and my super-sweet little brother. And I still don't have the shoe closet Drake promised me when he moved in six months ago... -
A Breath of Jasmine by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsInternational Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ family series, The Merriams, returns for its finale with two long-lost lovers fighting for a second chance despite the odds—with everyone’s favorite matchmakers along to pave their way.Quinn recognized Francesca Maroun as his soulmate the moment he met her in grad school.Of course he did. The Merriams always recognize their soulmates instantly... -
The Postman Always Dies Twice by Zara Keane
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here Breathing hard, I gave a yelp and let the now-empty canister drop to the ground. “That wasn’t pepper spray.” I stared into the sparkly, green face of the corpse I’d discovered mere hours before. “And you’re not dead... -
The Promise of Rainbows by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents an inspiring and emotional tale about a hero willing to go to any lengths to recapture his belief in the sweetness of love. Jake Lassiter was a bona fide hero in the military before a tragedy in war changed his life forever... -
Sweet Passions at Bayside by Addison Cole
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFall in love at Bayside, where sandy beaches, good friends, and true love come together in the sweet small towns of Cape Cod. Bayside Summers is a series of standalone romance novels featuring fiercely loyal heroes and sassy, empowered women. They're fun, flirty, flawed, and easy to relate to... -
The Hidden Hand: Love, Intrigue, and Gender Roles in Victorian Fiction by E.D.E.N. Southworth
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsEmma Southworth's 'The Hidden Hand' is a captivating novel that delves deep into the themes of mystery, romance, and intrigue. Set in the 19th century, this work of literature features a powerful narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats... -
Drunk In Love: Twenty Sweet and Steamy Romantic Wedding Stories by Kristen Luciani, A.D. Justice
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings***100% of Digital Profits will benefit St... -
Wild Irish Rose by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles kicks off her new series with an irreverent hero, two well-intentioned matchmakers, and a heroine as beautiful as a wild Irish rose... -
Home Sweet Love by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles shares a powerful tale about the sweetness of home and falling in love for the first time. Chase Parker doesn’t believe in all that gushy home sweet love stuff. Moira Hale sure as heck does... -
SEAL INVESTIGATIONS: A 5-Books SEAL Romance Series by Lola Silverman
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTHE COMPLETE SERIES, now FREE with Kindle Unlimited. 5 books and NO cliffies! Book 1: JASE I did not work my ass off to become a Navy SEAL because I had a desire to add the title of “nursemaid” to my resume. So when my commanding officer requested that I go check up on his baby sister, I was understandably less than thrilled... -
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Storms Over Secrets by J.A. DeRouen
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPromises are lies dressed up for the party. Secrets poison the fairest of fairy tales. Lies stain the purest of loves. I've paid the ultimate price for my choices. The tendrils of those sins bind me to my past. The remnants of my love hold me captive. Then he walks into my life and makes me believe in second chances. He awakens feelings in my I know I shouldn't have... -
KING SECURITY: A 5-Books Romantic Suspense Series by Kenna Coulby
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA new military romance series! 5 Books, No Cliffhangers, and Free with Kindle Unlimited. CHRIS Dancing is my life, always has been. Even when a stalker started sending threatening letters, I didn’t think twice—until the threats intensified. I don’t have a choice but to partner with the hunky Chris, ex-Marine and private security agent... -
The Patchwork Quilt of Happiness by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles shares an emotional tale about a woman’s quest to reunite her family and make a patchwork quilt of happiness out of her own happily ever after. Riley Thomson believes every woman can be her own superhero... -
Adios Pantalones by J. Sterling
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsRyan Fisher is a hopeless romantic. He wants to fall in love and doesn't care who knows it. But he's selective and refuses to fall for just anyone... he's looking for the "right" woman. When he runs into single mom Sofia one morning, his life is turned upside down. She doesn't think he's the right kind of guy for her. He's determined to show her how wrong she is... -
Filthy Vegas Nights by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a male stripper. Yeah, I said it. And let me tell you, it’s an end to a means, my friend.My brothers and I are the kings of Las Vegas. Owning our own male revue club has been a fantasy of mine for a long time. And now that dream is finally a reality. My nerves are shot. The stress is real. And I need just one night to let loose... -
The Winter Cottage by Rachael Lucas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first in a brand new cosy romantic series from the bestselling author of The Village Green Bookshop!A heartwarming, feel-good novel full of friendship, family secrets, and finding love where you least expect it.. -
Poison in the Pansies by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRiches to rags … Chaos has calmed … At least while out on the lake … Until poison is found, blowing up the peace again …Enjoying a beautiful day on the lake, while Doreen tries her hand at paddleboarding, ends up on an odd note after finding poison in a bed of pansies... -
The Calendar of New Beginnings by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOver one million readers have fallen in love with Ava’s bestselling Dare Valley and Dare River series…come join the family. USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents a sweet and emotional friends-to-lovers story about the power of new beginnings... -
April Fools by Jess Lourey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN B07MLT8PV9 can be found here.Librarian and aspiring PI Mira James has discovered one corpse a month for each of the eleven months she's lived in Battle Lake, Minnesota. She'd give her left foot to break that streak this April.But when she stumbles across a disturbing note, and a Battle Lake girl vanishes, she has no choice except to get involved... -
How Sweet It Is by Kate Perry, Kathia Zolfaghari
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"Perry is a storyteller, weaving magic wherever she goes, much to the delight of her millions of fans." – The Literary Shed Viola Summerhill loves her sisters… Except when they suggest a rebound fling is just the thing to wash away the bad taste left from her recently crumbled marriage. Viola knows she can't find happiness in sex or another person. She needs to find happiness within... -
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Lethal Lobster by Hope Callaghan
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratings~~ Click the “Buy now with 1 click” button at the top of the page OR Read it for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime ~~ Lethal Lobster Is Book 3 In The Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: Recipe Included! Assistant Cruise Director, Millie Sanders' day is off to a shockingly bad start when her boss “volunteers” her to be his Guinea pig for a stun gun self-defense class in... -
Stay the Night by Kate Perry
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne bad decision… Photographer Titania Summerhill knew better than to let her mentor talk her into being his “friend with benefits.” Now that she refuses to date him, he has her blacklisted from selling her pictures to any magazine bigger than Cat Fancy... -
Sweet on You by Kate Perry
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPastry-chef-to-the-stars Daniela Rossi wants one thing: the abandoned building South of Market. Turning it into a soup kitchen for the homeless is the only thing that's excited her in months. And Daniella needs to feel again. Until she finds herself feeling too much - for the man who's competition for the property... -
The Billionaire's Christmas Bride by L. Steele
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNever play bedroom games with Santa...!Weston bloody KincaidThe rick prick who wore £7000 suits like he was doing them a favor.When he wasn't filling out his doctor's scrubs like they were tailormade for him.Exactly the kind of a'hole who needed to be taken down a notch.Definitely not the kind you want to spend an extended period of time with... -
Elliot, Song of the Soulmate by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen you have the love of your life, you hold on tight.You don’t let go.Debate champ extraordinaire Elliot Anneston is a master in persuasion. He wins at everything. Until he meets sexy Scottish transfer Wentworth McAllister. Suddenly he doesn’t know what’s up and what’s up. The world is a whirlwind of feeling, and when it comes to the debate of his life, to lose is inevitable... -
Scandal by Isabella Starling, Piper Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLittle secrets always grow up to be a big scandal... ASHER Everyone’s got secrets. Dirty little secrets. But not like this. Chloe Carlyle is totally off-limits. The one girl I can’t touch. Her mother is about to marry my dad, her father is in prison for murdering my mom…and I want her more than anything. Yeah, I never said this wasn’t fucked up...
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