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Without You: Scotch and Sammy duet - book 2 by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSammy. I left because I thought I was doing the right thing. I was falling on my sword. I thought I was saving everyone a lot of heart ache, and in exchange, I took all that ache on my own. I was supposed to be the hero, but instead I was the villain. He hates me with every fiber of his being…. It’s been thirteen years since we last saw each other. It turns out ghosts can’t be buried... -
![Eleusis by Emilia Finn]()
Eleusis by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPrincesses are meant to kiss frogs to find their prince - not criminals. William Quinn was labeled a killer years ago. The accusations were false. .. until now. Forced to choose between an innocent and a monster, he made a quick decision. Now he’s running from the law, leaving behind the woman he’d kill for. Olivia Conner is a princess in every meaning of the word... -
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![Worth Fighting For: A Kit and Bobby Rollin On Novella by Emilia Finn]()
Worth Fighting For: A Kit and Bobby Rollin On Novella by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’d take a lot for Bobby Kincaid to fall out of love. In fact, I’m not sure he knows how. His mom and dad taught him how to do it right, how to do it fully, and how to never let go. ‘Worth Fighting For’ is the family reunion that you never knew you needed... -
![Seven Card Stud by Emilia Finn]()
Seven Card Stud by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is book 7 in the Stacked Deck Series. Full blurb coming soon. -
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![Crazy Eights by Emilia Finn]()
Crazy Eights by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey say he’s a murderer - so she ran. I say she’s mine - so I must follow. Even knowing the inevitable pain that’s coming straight for me, I’ll continue to search, to wish, and when I eventually find her, continue to kiss her. Because when a Kincaid knows, he knows. *. Crazy Eights is the conclusion to Jamie and Cam's story. -
![The Icing on the Cake by Grace Worthington]()
The Icing on the Cake by Grace Worthington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRule #1: Never fall for a hockey player. So why does my dating coach—who also happens to play hockey—make me want to break every rule I’ve set? Neesha. It starts with one conversation with a stranger…and suddenly, everything changes. He won’t tell me what he does for a living, and maybe that should be a red flag... -
![Busted by Emilia Finn]()
Busted by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDaughter of an over protective world-champion fighter, and shielded by dozens of alpha men, Emma Kincaid was locked in an ivory tower many years ago. Too bad she shimmied down water pipes the moment she was old enough to do so. Coercing with the devil twins is as natural as breathing to her, and getting into trouble with them is as easy as falling in love... -
![Goalie and the Girl Next Door by Elsie Woods]()
Goalie and the Girl Next Door by Elsie Woods
My life was perfect except for the occasional goat emergency. Then a charming French goalie with dimples turned my life upside down. Rude. Marcy. I came to Maple Falls to rebuild my life with nothing but four pencil skirts and a broken heart, courtesy of my hockey-playing ex. I like numbers because they don't lie, and I like my quiet ranch life because it's predictable... -
![Cocky Cop : Wyatt Cocker by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Cop : Wyatt Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBrand New Release in the Cocker Brothers Series! Wyatt Cocker. Southern storms are no joke. She shouldn't have been out in one. If she'd stayed home, she'd be safe. But then we never would've met. .. Her clothes plastered to her body. My uniform drenched, every muscle defined. Her snarky mouth forcing me to throw her over my shoulder. Show her what a real man is like... -
![Delayed Call by Toni Aleo]()
Delayed Call by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsVaughn Johansson is the Nashville Assassins' star player. He's brash, cocky, and talented. And he isn't afraid to let anyone know it. He lives his life on his own terms, never forming romantic attachments, and only allowing his very closest to see his true, caring self. Brie Soledad has the weight of the world on her shoulders... -
![Pucks & Penalties: Pucked Series Outtakes and Deleted Scenes by Helena Hunting]()
Pucks & Penalties: Pucked Series Outtakes and Deleted Scenes by Helena Hunting
An extensive compilation of outtakes, deleted scenes and a crossover novella from The Pucked Series, which now includes:. ENDORSE THIS: An Area 51 invasion outtake in which Alex once again tries to persuade Violet that he should go where no man has gone before. And likely never will... -
![Cocky Quarterback: Eric Cocker by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Quarterback: Eric Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBRAND NEW IN THE HIT SERIES WITH OVER 250,000 SOLD. I told her I hope he knows how lucky he is. ERIC:. The waitress with the bird tattoo up her middle finger. has gotten my attention by not caring if she does. My team thinks it’s hilarious that she’s not into me. I think it’s almost as fascinating as she is. Trouble is she likes musician types. .. And has one for a boyfriend... -
![Shame the Devil by Rosalind James]()
Shame the Devil by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe thing about Thor is, he’s great at swinging that hammer. But he doesn’t settle down. Harlan Kristiansen may not be good at many things, but he can sure catch a pass. He’s an All-Pro at charming a room, too, and then there’s that Norse God thing. He can even figure out how to tackle a woman and save her from a charging bison. On skis... -
![Cocky Love: Emma Cocker by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Love: Emma Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis client wants to call me names? I've got a couple for him! EMMA COCKER. My condescending female boss has thrown me a big money client. I will earn her respect, maybe get out of debt. The commission would be huge on a mansion like this. But Tanner Hamilton is the biggest snob... -
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![Cocky Senator’s Daughter: Hannah by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Senator’s Daughter: Hannah by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHANNAH COCKER. Every man I've dated in this city has either bored me or hurt me. When Sofia Sol, my crazy cousin, offers a ride on the back of her Harley with no destination in mind besides out-of-Atlanta, what do you think my answer is? I'll give you one guess. TOBIAS KYRKOS. Life doesn't ever hand you what you want. You have to take it... -
![The Assassins Series by Toni Aleo]()
The Assassins Series by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNow all four novels and the companion novella are together in one can’t-miss eBook bundle:. TAKING SHOTS. TRYING TO SCORE. EMPTY NET. FALLING FOR THE BACKUP. BLUE LINES... -
![The Anti-Heroes Collection by Parker S. Huntington, L.J. Shen]()
The Anti-Heroes Collection by Parker S. Huntington, L.J. Shen
From USA Today bestselling authors L. J. Shen, Parker S. Huntington, and Ava Harrison comes a collection of three full-length standalone romances, featuring filthy anti-heroes and the sassy women who tame them. Includes never-before-seen bonus epilogues! Shattered Dynasty by Ava Harrison. Trent Aldridge is the devil. Rich. Arrogant. Sinfully handsome. He holds my inheritance in his hands... -
![Checking Mr. Wrong by Anne Kemp]()
Checking Mr. Wrong by Anne Kemp
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m sarcasm with a messy bun. He’s a sweetheart with a slapshot. Sparks were one thing—those fireworks, though? Yeah…no one warned me about those. Mabel. Returning to Maple Falls wasn’t part of my five-year plan—or my backup plan. Or any plan, really. But here I am, back in my quirky hometown, dodging my mother’s judgment and trying not to cringe every time someone mentions the viral moment... -
![Wish You Were Mine by Judy Corry]()
Wish You Were Mine by Judy Corry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐮𝐛? Bold. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫? Mortifying. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭? Just perfect... -
![Love at Teamsgiving by Ellie Hall]()
Love at Teamsgiving by Ellie Hall
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBefore Mikey Cruz was a hockey star, we were enemies. Before that, we were rivals, and before that, we were in love. Having moved cross-country to open my dream salon, I thought I’d gotten him out of my life and out of my system. He was traded to the nearby hockey team and now we’re neighbors. Never mind that where we go, our families follow, along with their longstanding feud... -
![Soulmates and Slapshots by Melissa Baldwin]()
Soulmates and Slapshots by Melissa Baldwin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm escaping the city. He’s chasing a fresh start. In a town full of surprises, love might be the biggest one. Fiona. I’m a city girl turned temporary small-town resident—yes, I know, cliché. But after my life in Manhattan unraveled, I needed a reset. So when my aunt invited me to Maple Falls, I didn’t hesitate. The slower pace is exactly what my burned-out brain needs... -
![Tactical Heart by S.K. Rose]()
Tactical Heart by S.K. Rose
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy name is Scarlett Mavis. I have a sweet tooth, no filters, and video games are my life. Let me clarify that last part: They’re not a hobby; they’re not a way to kill the time; They. Are. My. LIFE. Where family, men, and humans, in general, have failed me, video games are always there waiting for me to return to their warm and accepting embrace... -
![Evolve Series Box Set by S.E. Hall]()
Evolve Series Box Set by S.E. Hall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFall in love with The Evolve Series by NYTimes & USA Today Bestselling author S. E. Hall in this LIMITED TIME BOX SET! !! Meet "The Crew" in this collection of New Adult romances! Other companion works not included but available on Amazon:. Sawyer Beckett's Guide to Baby Mama Drama. Sawyer Beckett's Guide for Tools Looking to Date My Daughter. Entwined: An Evolve Wedding. A Crew Christmas... -
![Rumble by Jacob Chance]()
Rumble by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo years. That’s the amount of time I’ve wasted lusting after Wyatt Douglas. He had me the moment he roared up on his bike and flashed his charismatic smile my way. I wanted to jump on, wrap my arms around him, and ride off into the sunset. Then my brother introduced him as his friend and crushed my short lived happily ever after... -
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![The Not-So-Neutral Zone by Susan May Warren, Sarah May Warren]()
The Not-So-Neutral Zone by Susan May Warren, Sarah May Warren
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne perfect day in Barcelona. One kiss that changed everything. One goodbye that broke my heart. I've always been the overlooked sister, the forgotten friend, the girl in the background of everyone else's love story. But when a handsome stranger rescued my purse—and then my entire day—I dared to believe my story might finally be starting. Then he vanished. No explanation. No phone number... -
![Player's Kiss by Sienna Blake]()
Player's Kiss by Sienna Blake
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI'm his new favorite game. It was supposed to be my big break—landing the coveted spot as the All Ireland Rugby team's new PR assistant. Instead I've become a glorified babysitter, lumped with the heinous job of keeping their star winger out of trouble and out of the papers. Eoin O'Sullivan. Cocky. Charming. Outrageous. Destined to drive me feckin crazy. Party boy. Ladies man... -
![Kitty Valentine Dates a Hockey Player by Jillian Dodd]()
Kitty Valentine Dates a Hockey Player by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSPIN THE WHEEL. DATE THE GUY. WRITE THE BOOK. Six years ago, Kitty Valentine took the book world by storm when her sweet debut romance hit number one on the New York Times Best Sellers list, which was followed by a string of successful releases. Her latest novel, however, totally bombs, causing her editor to suggest she write much sexier books... -
![Maxed Steel by M.J. Fields]()
Maxed Steel by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMila. The six-foot-three, two hundred pounds of lean muscle, disgustingly defined by his white tee hugging … all that, with a backpack slung over his bulging broad shoulder is far from innocent. He’s Max Steel. He’s all sorts of grown up. And he’s my enemy … even though he doesn’t know it yet. Max... -
![Ice Ice Maybe by Rich Amooi]()
Ice Ice Maybe by Rich Amooi
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“I want you to date my daughter. ”. Those seven words hit Nolan Reid like a puck to the head. Once destined for NHL stardom, a skiing accident left Nolan driving the Zamboni for the San Diego Sea Lions. But his humble life of maintaining the ice is about to get complicated. The billionaire owner’s insane plan? Nolan fake-dates his daughter Zena to ignite her ex’s jealousy... -
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Faking It with #41 by Piper Rayne
Fake. Being the heir to Jacobs Enterprises, I’ve been around fake people my entire life. I promised myself a long time ago that I wouldn’t change for anyone. Which is the only reason I’m a professional hockey player who lives on the beach and does as he pleases without answering to anyone—except my father. And now, my daughter...Categorized as:
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![No Paine No Gain by McKinley May]()
No Paine No Gain by McKinley May
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne thing I've learned from three years as an undergrad? College is all about balance. Juggling a science-heavy course load, weekend bar crawls, and my plentiful dating life is an art form. An art form I've got down to a T. .. Until the campus Casanova comes barreling into my biology class and throws my mojo for a major loop... -
![Filthy Kisses by London Casey, Karolyn James]()
Filthy Kisses by London Casey, Karolyn James
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe has my son. .. and nothing is going to stop me from being the outlaw father I'm meant to be. **. When Dakota got pregnant, she begged me to keep it a secret from the MC, which I did. But after I'm thrown into jail for a couple months, I come out not only a free man, but also a father. The problem? Dakota has taken off - with my son... -
![Finding Hope by Emilia Finn]()
Finding Hope by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen a man hits rock bottom, he only has two choices. Professional fighter and undisputed champion of the world, twenty-five-year-old Jack Reilly is back for the final instalment of the Rollin On series. Like many love stories, boy meets girl. Girl grudgingly agrees to a date. Boy sits through cringeworthy sex talk. Boy and girl live happily ever after... -
![The Love Comeback by Kristine W. Joy]()
The Love Comeback by Kristine W. Joy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe was my first love. I was her first heartbreak. Now she’s back—with a kid who might steal my heart before I earn a second chance at hers. Running into my high school sweetheart at an NHL meet-and-greet wasn’t part of the plan. Neither was teaching skating lessons to the nephew she’s raising on her own... -
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![The Casanova Experience by Mickey Miller]()
The Casanova Experience by Mickey Miller
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsChandler:. It was supposed to be just sex. Thoroughly satisfying, mind-blowing, sweaty, animalistic love making. Just a week, though. We both agree to the no strings attached arrangement. I give Amy the best week of her life, show her what it’s like to be with a real man. And since she’s my old best friend, I go a step further and give her the full Casanova Experience... -
![Steel Crew: Books 4-6 by M.J. Fields]()
Steel Crew: Books 4-6 by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsJustified Steel. When offered the keys to the kingdom, I all but pissed on the throne. I didn’t need the figurative crown to become the king, and I sure as hell didn’t want anything more to do with the little queen. When the power started to shift and lives were being torn apart, justice needed to be served. Who better to serve it up … than me? Tricked Steel. They call him Tricks... -
![The Beasts of Baseball - The Complete Series by Alice Ward]()
The Beasts of Baseball - The Complete Series by Alice Ward
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Beasts are back in a bundle that will make you believe in love again. A five book Amazon Top 30 Bestselling series now available in one complete box set. The Beasts of Baseball series follows the steamy deeds of the New York City players who are too untamed to lose the game that they live for, and the women they love... -
![Players Keep Score by Jillian Quinn]()
Players Keep Score by Jillian Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEveryone on campus knows Drake Donovan for all the wrong reasons. Women think I’m a player. A womanizer. But I’m neither of those things. Years ago, I created a fake persona to hide my secret. And the girl who hates my guts knows the truth. I would do anything to prove Taylor is wrong about me. But she doesn’t think a player like me is capable of love... -
![Devil in Disguise by Rosalind James]()
Devil in Disguise by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe devil doesn’t come with pointy horns and a tail. He comes as everything you’ve ever wished for. When discipline is your life, structure’s a good thing, and Owen Johnson’s got plenty of both. An All-Pro NFL center who’s also a cattle rancher? Yeah, that’s structure. His marriage didn’t work out, but then, he picked the wrong woman. A Wyoming ranch doesn’t look nearly as romantic up close... -
![Single Girl Rules #ThreeHeadedMonster by Ivy Smoak]()
Single Girl Rules #ThreeHeadedMonster by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m the ultimate single girl. But I’m also the best girlfriend in the world. So when my lesser half invites me to Harvard to help him get into the most exclusive club on campus, I’m happy to help. In fact, I’m willing to do anything to get him into this club. Even if it means taking my top off during a scavenger hunt... -
![Tripped by Jacob Chance]()
Tripped by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEight hundred and eighty days. That’s how long it’s been since my no good ex broke my heart. And I was doing just fine without him. But now, with both of us playing hockey for Boston University and running in the same circles, I can’t seem to avoid him—no matter how hard I try. And boy do I try. It seems my former boyfriend is cockier than ever—if that’s even possible... -
![Iced by Colleen Charles]()
Iced by Colleen Charles
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’ve heard it all before. I need to grow up. Take things more seriously. Stop making headlines for anything other than my game. Even though it wasn’t my fault that I recently got into a fight at a bar over a woman…yeah yeah, no one wants anymore excuses. My agent just wants me to overhaul my public image before I lose my contract... -
![You Do Something to Me by Bella Andre]()
You Do Something to Me by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlec Sullivan has always believed he has it all. A billion-dollar private aviation business. A penthouse apartment in New York City. Beautiful women who know better than to expect him ever to fall in love. And great siblings for whom he’d do anything... -
![The Bridge to a Better Life by Ava Miles]()
The Bridge to a Better Life by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND comes a humorous and emotional romance about the power of love and second chances—perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Mallery. "Ava's story is witty and charming. " Barbara Freethy #1 NYT bestselling author on Nora Roberts Land... -
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![Bottle Rocket by Kenna King]()
Bottle Rocket by Kenna King
***Single Dad/Nanny, Ex-Military, Steamy Hockey Romance***“Taking the nanny job was supposed to be temporary. Catching feelings? Definitely not in the game plan. ”. I’ll admit, running away from my wedding wasn’t on my list of to-dos. Neither was losing my salary, my company car, and every ounce of stability my board of directors decided to strip away... -
![Make Me Crazy by Kennedy Fox]()
Make Me Crazy by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNever trust a man who gets paid to take off his clothes for a living and then uses it as a pick-up line to get girls in bed with him. Being an author’s assistant comes with its perks but when Maverick Kingston barges into my life and becomes my responsibility, he’s more than I can handle... -
![Accidentally Checked By My Brother's Best Friend: A Sweet, Fake Dating, Hockey RomCom by Abby Greyson]()
Accidentally Checked By My Brother's Best Friend: A Sweet, Fake Dating, Hockey RomCom by Abby Greyson
This is a dual POV, kisses only, sports romance and the third standalone in the Accidentally In Sports Series. A Brooding Hockey Player. A Gorgeous Movie Star. And One Very Public Break-up. Ava. Duncan James has always been the one person I couldn’t hide from. He saw me. The real me I hid from everyone. Ten years later, that hasn’t changed, but Duncan has... -
![Hooked by Jacob Chance]()
Hooked by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAvoiding bad boy hockey player Marshall Winters has been one of my goals since he did me wrong four years ago. However, with both of us attending Boston University and his younger sister being my best friend, it’s damn near impossible. Then he saves me from a dangerous situation, whisking me away to his family’s cabin, changing everything... -
![The Trouble With Gravity (Gravity Series) by K.K. Allen]()
The Trouble With Gravity (Gravity Series) by K.K. Allen
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKai's life is a series of choreographed steps, each one shielding her from the tragic memories of her past. Audition, dance, paycheck, repeat. It's a broken record, but it's what keeps her world spinning... -
![Wheeler by Colleen Charles]()
Wheeler by Colleen Charles
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThroughout my time as an elite hockey player, I’ve had a few hookups. But there's only one I can’t get out of my mind. Stella left me high and dry in Costa Rica with a bruised ego and a broken heart after a single perfect day. I wish I’d ignored all the rules with her. I wish I’d made her mine in every way that mattered...
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