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Reaper by Kris Michaels
Hindsight–– is always 20/20. For the assassin known as Reaper, the chances he missed were displayed in perfect resolution every time he went back. Back to her, the only woman he'd ever loved. Back to where his life ended and then started again. The regrets had become too heavy, and he intended this trip home to be his last. Memories–– hold no future...Categorized as:
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Stoffer by Cee Bowerman
After years of wandering around the country, car trouble stopped Stoffer in Rojo, Texas, and he quickly realized he never wanted to leave. Not one to share much of himself, Stoffer has found a place to fit in with the Texas Kings even while he holds most of himself back from the men and women around him...Categorized as:
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![Finally Home by Kris Michaels]()
Finally Home by Kris Michaels
In Hollister, there is peace.In Hollister, South Dakota, where the vast ranching terrain meets the sky, Tegan Wells loves his job as the manager of the town's bustling stockyard. His life, rooted in the rhythms of this small town, is about to be upended by the return of Dr. Kate Johnson, an Army veterinarian who left Hollister for the far-flung corners of the world... -
![Remember Me When by Brooke Blaine]()
Remember Me When by Brooke Blaine
Remember Me When is the second and final book in the heart-rending and passionate Unforgettable Duet from USA Today Bestselling Author Brooke Blaine. My worst nightmare and your greatest fear became a reality: You don’t remember me. You don’t remember the accident, or the weeks afterward. You don’t remember my bed as your safe place, or when, against all odds, you fell for me...Categorized as:
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![Ready or Not by Melissa Brayden]()
Ready or Not by Melissa Brayden
Sometimes wrong is extra right. Mallory Spencer is in charge. As the face of Soho Savvy, the advertising firm she owns with her three best friends, it’s important that she’s poised, polished, and put together. However, as she watches her friends couple up and settle down, she wonders about her own happily ever after. One thing’s for sure... -
![Impulse Buy by Jae]()
Impulse Buy by Jae
Prickly emergency physician Regina has never liked romantic gestures, but when her girlfriend, ER nurse Ellie, surprises her with a gift right after Valentine’s Day, rejecting it is not an option.Little does she know the impulse buy will have unexpected consequences.“Impulse Buy” is a short story sequel to Jae’s lesbian romance Bachelorette Number Twelve... -
![Look on the Bright Side by Kristan Higgins]()
Look on the Bright Side by Kristan Higgins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrom the author of Pack Up the Moon comes a funny, romantic, and deeply moving novel about the unexpected rewards that come from life’s detours.Lark Smith has always had a plan for her life: find a fantastic guy, create a marriage as blissful as her parents’, pop out a couple of kids and build a rewarding career as an oncologist.Things aren’t going so well.For one, the guy didn’t work out... -
![Make Me A Promise by Kami Holt]()
Make Me A Promise by Kami Holt
“Can you make me one promise?” was the last question the love of Adriel Thomas’s life spoke before she walked out on him under the guise of pursuing her dreams. Having no choice but to move on with his life, Adriel left her and their love in the past... -
![More to Give by Terri Osburn]()
More to Give by Terri Osburn
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsCallie Henderson had to fight to put her tragic past behind her, but now the up-and-coming player in the hospitality industry is well on her way to happiness. She has her sights set on the lead renovation position at the Sunset Harbor Inn - an inn that just happens to be owned by Sam Edwards, the man who comforted her in her grief and gave her one night of passion before walking away... -
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Jinx, You're It by Cynthia Eden
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cynthia Eden brings a red-hot tale of second chance romance between two unlikely lovers.Life is too short not to have one hell of a good time.Jinx lives for his good times. With a ready smile and quick joke, his charm carries him through most rough situations...Categorized as:
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Baxter's Right-Hand Man by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe movie star meets his match…PierceWelcome to Hollywood, baby! I’m an actor like a lot of other folks here. Perhaps you’ve heard of me. I play Baxter, the adventure-seeking, crime-fighting hero, adored by fans around the world. Nice gig, right? My job has its perks for sure—private jets, a chauffeur, and the best tables at the fanciest restaurants in town...Categorized as:
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![Sit...Stay...Beg by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Sit...Stay...Beg by Roxanne St. Claire
Garrett Kilcannon, a former dot com super-success who now devotes his life to rescuing dogs and finding them homes, prefers to keep his secrets buried as deep as a dog hides his bone. So when he learns his father has invited a journalist to Waterford Farm to write and produce an in-depth profile on him, he doesn’t care that she’s a childhood friend or drop dead gorgeous... -
![Not the Marrying Kind by Jae]()
Not the Marrying Kind by Jae
Small-town florist Ashley Gaines loves her little flower shop and putting together the perfect bouquets for weddings and other happy occasions. Her own love life, however, is far from blossoming. Ash has decided that staying in the closet is safer than risking her heart again. Local bakery owner Sasha Peterson hasn’t had much luck mixing it up with romance either... -
![Cold Evidence by Rachel Grant]()
Cold Evidence by Rachel Grant
The frigid waters of the Pacific Northwest are about to get hot… The only thing Navy underwater archaeologist Undine Gray fears more than facing former SEAL Luke Sevick is never scuba diving again... -
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![Echoes of the Heart by L.A. Casey]()
Echoes of the Heart by L.A. Casey
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA sizzling second-chance romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author L.A. Casey—Frankie pushed her first love away. A decade later, he walks back into her life, but is she prepared to trust again?When rock star Risk Keller shows up in Frankie’s diner with his heart on his sleeve, it turns her world upside down. Letting him go was the hardest thing she ever had to do... -
![Sleigh Bells Ring by RaeAnne Thayne]()
Sleigh Bells Ring by RaeAnne Thayne
Celebrate the season with this sparkling holiday romance, perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Dorthea Benton Frank, and Nancy Thayer! Ranch manager Annie McCade thought her twin niece and nephew could join her at the Angel View Ranch for Christmas with her absent employer being none the wiser. But when the ranch's owner, Tate Sheridan, shows up out of the blue, Annie's plans are upended...Categorized as:
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![The No Kiss Contract by Nan Campbell]()
The No Kiss Contract by Nan Campbell
Despite being the youngest partner at her firm, corporate attorney Davy Dugan is gunning for a recently vacant name partnership—it would mean finally having the power to make a real change in her conservative workplace. But eighty-hour workweeks don’t allow any time with her much younger half-sister, Tally, who doesn’t seem to need Davy in her life anyway... -
![Wild Steamy Hook-Up by Piper Rayne]()
Wild Steamy Hook-Up by Piper Rayne
He’s the quiet brooding guy who’s owned my heart since I was sixteen but has refused to claim it. I’m the naïve woman who believes that someday our time will come.I just didn’t realize that someday would include waking up in Vegas with a raging hangover and a ring on my finger...Categorized as:
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Paper Love by Jae
Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan in this lesbian romance from best-selling author Jae. Susanne Wolff isn’t thrilled when her mother sends her all the way across the country to Freiburg to save her uncle’s stationery store from bankruptcy. Freiburg is too provincial for her taste, and besides, pen and paper are outdated anyway... -
![Take Two by T.B. Markinson, Miranda MacLeod]()
Take Two by T.B. Markinson, Miranda MacLeod
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThey were the perfect couple until pride got in the way…Gina needs Sophia Rossi, a popular actor, to be the grand marshal of the local Pride parade. Sophia needs to convince her meddling mother she has a steady girlfriend in order to survive a month of filming in her hometown... -
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Red, White, & Bayou by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWyatt Landry is back in town...for one night only. At least, that's the plan. In spite of the big Fourth of July party, and his cousin’s plan to set him up with a friend of hers, and how much he wishes things could be the way they used to be.But they're not. And he's hitting the road as soon as the sun sets.Until he sees her. The woman in the red dress...Categorized as:
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![Never Let Go by Weston Parker]()
Never Let Go by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe fairytales never warn you how confusing it can be.Falling in love, I mean.Especially when you’re as unlucky as I am.I loved a boy once, but he is the one who got away.Poof. Gone.Now I need a date for my friend’s wedding.It’s the perfect kick in the butt I need to take a chance on a wild idea.My friend is marrying the guy she met through a blind-dating service.Literally. They dated in the dark... -
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Against Doctor's Orders by Radclyffe
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThere’d been a Rivers at the helm of Argyle Community Hospital for six generations, and Harper Rivers was set to take her father’s place whenever he decided to hang up his shingle. Unfortunately, the board of directors had other ideas—they accepted a buyout offer from a health care conglomerate with plans to close the hospital’s doors to the community that depended on it...Categorized as:
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![Just for Show by Jae]()
Just for Show by Jae
When Claire, an overachieving psychologist with OCD tendencies, hires Lana, an impulsive, out-of-work actress for a fake relationship, she figures the worst she’ll have to endure are the messes Lana leaves around. It’s only for a few months anyway. And it’s not as if she’ll enjoy all those fake kisses and loving looks. Right? A lesbian romance where role-playing has never been so irresistible... -
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![The Hollywood Marriage Bargain by Lila Monroe]()
The Hollywood Marriage Bargain by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFake date. Real trouble. Fall for a new trope-tactic, fake dating rom-com read from USA Today bestselling author, Lila Monroe! Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazlewood, and Emily Henry. Jackson Kane is a hot Hollywood A-lister… and the first guy I ever loved... -
![Turnabout by Laurel Greer]()
Turnabout by Laurel Greer
“Auden and Carter are the swoony heroes I didn’t know I needed in my life! Turnabout is spectacular, and everyone should read it.” USA Today bestselling author Sarina BowenI don’t have time for an unplanned visit home to help out in my father’s struggling letterpress shop...Categorized as:
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![Forever by E. Davies]()
Forever by E. Davies
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJake Gray always wanted a real family. He left his own behind when he began his transition, but if he wants a baby he'll need to come off testosterone and get his life in order. The tips he makes as a waiter are barely enough to pay L.A. rent, let alone raise a child. But he’s made his own way for so long that he doesn’t want to rely on others now... -
![Second Chances in New Port Stephen by T.J. Alexander]()
Second Chances in New Port Stephen by T.J. Alexander
A trans man returns to his Florida hometown for Christmas after his career goes up in flames, only to cross paths with his high school ex in this charming rom-com about family and second chances from the author of the “delectable” (Time) Chef’s Kiss.Eli Ward hasn’t been back to his suffocating hometown of New Port Stephen, Florida, in ages... -
![Not Since Ewe by Susannah Nix]()
Not Since Ewe by Susannah Nix
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTess McGregor doesn’t need anyone.So what if she doesn’t have any close friends or family anymore? Her successful consulting business keeps her so busy she barely has time to be lonely. She’s got her life organized exactly the way she wants it.Until the daughter she gave up for adoption 30 years ago tracks her down...Categorized as:
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Matched by Jamie Farrell
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome Back to Bliss, The Land of Happily Ever Afters! Lindsey Castellano couldn’t ask for more. She’s the most successful divorce lawyer ever raised in Bliss. (Never mind that she’s the only one.) She’s her nephew’s favorite aunt. (For the moment, anyway.) And thanks to a little gift (or curse) from the universe, she’s an expert at avoiding love, commitment, and inevitable heartbreak...Categorized as:
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![Mountain of Lies by Jayne Evans]()
Mountain of Lies by Jayne Evans
When your life is built on a mountain of lies, the truth can be fatal. Pinned by a rock slide while conducting an environmental impact study in British Columbia’s Coast Mountains, Mia Blackmore figures karma has finally caught up to her. Actually, she’s surprised she got away with her crime this long... -
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Second Verse by Natasha West
Back in their teens, musician Poppy and artist Norah were glued at the hip, their friendship blossoming into a whirlwind romance. But just as quickly as things heated up, something happened that forced Poppy to pull the plug, leaving Norah heartbroken and in the dark about what went wrong. With a secret she couldn't share, Poppy hit the road to pop stardom, reluctantly leaving Norah behind...Categorized as:
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![Uncharted by Claudia Y. Burgoa]()
Uncharted by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJacobI'm here to warn You will meet a woman who will change your life.She will make you want things you scoffed at.I didn't think it would happen to me, but one minute changed everything.I wish I was prepared. If I were, I wouldn't have lost her.The heartbreak of losing your soulmate is one of the worst pains I've ever felt.I should campaign and warn the young people...Categorized as:
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Counter Attack by Patricia Bradley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo sooner has Alexis Stone been sworn in as the interim sheriff for Russell County, Tennessee, when a serial killer dubbed the Queen's Gambit Killer strikes again--this time in her hometown. Pearl Springs is just supposed to be a temporary stop along the way to Alex's real dream: becoming the first female police chief of Chattanooga...Categorized as:
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![Tempt by Ainsley Booth]()
Tempt by Ainsley Booth
Hazel: Sam is the cold-day-in-hell very-bad-idea I want nothing to do with. But one night on a train changes everything, and now I’m tumbling head-over-heels in lust with a man who barely has his life together...Categorized as:
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![On the Rocks by Georgia Beers]()
On the Rocks by Georgia Beers
No straight women. No parents of students. Nobody under thirty-five. Vanessa Martini makes no apologies for her dating checklist. She’s been up close to enough messy breakups to know what havoc they wreak in life. Just because people see her as fun and happy, and just because she loves her life in general, that doesn’t mean she can’t be careful. Or discerning. Or, okay, fine, super picky...Categorized as:
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![Finding Home Again by Brenda Jackson]()
Finding Home Again by Brenda Jackson
First love. Second chances. In Catalina Cove, anything can happen…Ten years ago, Kaegan Chambray went to his sweetheart Bryce Witherspoon’s with an engagement ring in his pocket…and had his dreams shattered. Now he’s returned to Catalina Cove to run the family seafood shipping business and make his home. But no place has ever felt like home since losing Bryce... -
![Nauti or Nice by Ava Olsen]()
Nauti or Nice by Ava Olsen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing a first officer on board the superyacht Now, Voyager is a dream come true. And my personal life? I’m in and out and on to the next port, so to speak. I don’t have the inclination for a boyfriend. So when my boss asks me to work over the Christmas holiday, I’m happy to say yes.And then Kiernan Doyle arrives.The Irish bodyguard is a brawny grump with sad eyes and a shy smile...Categorized as:
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Melinda's Manster by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMELINDAGetting away from my boutique and seeing some old friends was exactly what I needed. I’ve been all about working and making my shop a success for so long, I forgot that it’s okay to let loose a little and have some fun. My weekend was full of fun, laughter, and witchy things which can’t possibly come true, but I wasn’t going to wreck anyone’s fun and say it out loud...Categorized as:
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![Fear of Falling by Georgia Beers]()
Fear of Falling by Georgia Beers
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSince she was fourteen, singer Sophie James has been an international superstar. With her career (and life) directed by her manager, Ray, she hasn’t had to worry about a thing for more than a decade…not where she goes, not what she sings, not who she is... -
![The Twelve Dogs of Christmas (Pine Hollow (1)) by Lizzie Shane]()
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas (Pine Hollow (1)) by Lizzie Shane
A delightful holiday romance about a small-town single dad and an animal rescue owner as they try to find forever homes for a dozen lovable pups before Christmas. Pine Hollow has everything Ally Gilmore could wish for in a holiday break: gently falling snow in a charming small town and time with her family...Categorized as:
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![You, Again by Lane Hayes]()
You, Again by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe hometown hockey hero and his best friend's brother...VinnieHockey is in my blood. I learned to skate before I learned how to ride a bike. I’ve been on a wild ride, playing at the highest level for some of the biggest and best teams in the league. But now it’s over, and I’m not sure what to do with myself.So I'm going home to Elmwood...Categorized as:
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![If We Leap by Nina Lane]()
If We Leap by Nina Lane
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe was the troubled kid with a bad reputation who would chase off bullies and bring back things I’d lose out in the woods. I didn’t care what people said about his messed-up family--or him. He was my first and only crush.A decade later, seeing Cole for the first time in years, I discover he's still fighting the dark shadows of his past. And I'm still the only one defending him in our small town... -
![The Flesh Cartel #5: Wins and Losses by Rachel Haimowitz, Heidi Belleau]()
The Flesh Cartel #5: Wins and Losses by Rachel Haimowitz, Heidi Belleau
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn episode five of The Flesh Cartel, Nikolai is well on his way to undermining the bond between Mat and Dougie, but there’s still a long road ahead. Training slaves is a process full of setbacks, and with these two, the situation is more complex and precarious than usual. Walking the line with Mat is especially challenging... -
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![One Perfect Summer by Paige Toon]()
One Perfect Summer by Paige Toon
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 29 ratings'And you still love him?' 'Every second of every minute of every hour of every day…' While on holiday in Dorset one summer, Alice meets Joe, a guy working at the local pub. She's eighteen and on the brink of starting university, while Joe's life is seemingly going nowhere. But despite their differences, the pair fall hopelessly and desperately in love... -
![Hendrix by Sawyer Bennett]()
Hendrix by Sawyer Bennett
Hendrix Bateman is one of The Lucky Three, a trio of players who were not on the Titan’s team plane the night it crashed. Feeling as if he’s been given a second chance, Hendrix is determined to make the most out of his life, but that doesn’t mean he’s not suffering from scars that can’t be seen.When I lost my Titan brothers in the crash, it was a mixed bag of emotions... -
![Starfish and Coffee by Kele Moon]()
Starfish and Coffee by Kele Moon
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOn the island where they first met two lovers from opposite sides of the tracks are reunited. Now jaded and broken, Alex and Matt still can’t deny their sizzling connection or the memories of one perfect, uninhibited year together...Categorized as:
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![Dare to Love by A.L. Brooks]()
Dare to Love by A.L. Brooks
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsInvestment banker Ash Taylor left her cut-throat world to set up a cool, cutting-edge tattoo studio. Her love life’s been a lot bumpier, though. Ever since a heart-breaking affair with a straight colleague, she’s vowed to steer clear of women unsure of their sexuality...Categorized as:
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![My Sexy Boss by Chiah Wilder]()
My Sexy Boss by Chiah Wilder
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sexy standalone romance novel. Cierrra Trace Prescott was the reason I was in the nightclub consoling my friend’s bruised ego and shattered heart. Then all of a sudden, there he was in the same club, flocked by a bunch of women. And he had the audacity to check me out and flirt with me while I was getting another drink for my heartbroken friend. Well, I went ballistic... -
![Between The Lines: WAWG Studios by Christina C. Jones]()
Between The Lines: WAWG Studios by Christina C. Jones
Elodie Perry is poised to be the small screen’s newest “It Girl”. Following the mega-success of the last time they worked together, it’s a no-brainer to bring her back in front of a camera with Shaw Bridges. The audience had plenty to say about their smoking hot chemistry on-screen, but their real-life romance was kept strictly behind the scenes.The break-up too...
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