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The Forever Vow: A Billionaire Romance by Leigh James
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsI should've known better than to believe in fairytales...I had to leave, and I can't ever tell my husband why.I've been threatened. Gene Windsor said he'd take the only two people I have left away from me.But there's been a change of plans. Gene wants me to do his dirty work. I'm surrounded by enemies, and there's no way out... -
![Seducing the Doctor by J.A. Low]()
Seducing the Doctor by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe wasn't supposed to be forever.One night of passion with Miles Hartford was all it took to turn my world upside down and change it forever. He was supposed to be nothing more than a good time and a great memory. Except now, those two pink lines say otherwise. She wasn't who I thought she was. That night she lied to me. She pretended to be someone else... -
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![Wild Embrace by Mari Carr]()
Wild Embrace by Mari Carr
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove is full of bad clichés. Falling for your boss.The widowed dad and the nanny.How did Darcy manage to find both of them in Ryder Hagan?His broken heart and wounded pride means he only sees her as an employee in his company and part-time caregiver for his sons.Until another cliché surprises them both:The old broken elevator trap.And the wild attraction he’s kept buried begins to break out...Categorized as:
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![Accidental Vegas Vows by Mia Mara]()
Accidental Vegas Vows by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsUnder the intoxicating spell of Sin City, I've never wanted a man so desperately.He's my scorching hot boss, old enough to be my father.Problem is - I'm saving myself for marriage...So what do I do? I accidentally marry him.That night, he took me to heights of earth-shattering pleasure I never imagined... -
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![Mafia War by L. Steele]()
Mafia War by L. Steele
My husband is a made man, a villain, the boss of the Mafia...He stole me from my normal life and catapulted me into the center of the underworld.He imprinted his crimson fingerprints on my psyche and tried to set me free.It's wrong of me to be attracted to the viciousness in him.And yet I can't... won't stop until he loves me back.It's why I returned to him.It's why I allowed him to use me.. -
![Christmas with the Older Man: An Age Gap, Secret Baby, Holiday Romance by Natasha L. Black]()
Christmas with the Older Man: An Age Gap, Secret Baby, Holiday Romance by Natasha L. Black
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI was the good girl.Now I’m breaking all the rulesFor an older manWho’s my ex’s uncle!Older, sophisticated and sexy as hell,He’s also my new boss.Being the good girl left me unsatisfied.For once I’m going after what I want,Even if he’s forbidden.Sparks fly when we can’t agree on anything at work.Fiery kisses lead to scorching nights together... -
![Ghost by Sybil Bartel]()
Ghost by Sybil Bartel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNavy SEAL.Tier One Operator.Pawn.It started as an order from the Vice Admiral. A Black Ops mission for a woman from a government acronym no one ever spoke about. The brunette slid me a smile and said the parameters were simple. One high-value target, a HALO jump, my sniper skills, and a coordinated exfil. Double-tap the HVT, then I’d be back with my Team in time to spin up...Categorized as:
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![The Romance Rehearsal by Annie Dyer]()
The Romance Rehearsal by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIf the first time was a rehearsal, is this the real thing? Directing a play in London’s West End was an ambition met, only it meant I’d see the boy who was my first everything for the first time since that summer.Anthony was no boy anymore. He was all man. Charismatic, talented, famous and devastatingly handsome, and now staring in my production.My leading man - on stage, at least...Categorized as:
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![A Billionaire Pregnancy Romance by Shanna Handel]()
A Billionaire Pregnancy Romance by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI haven't seen her since she turned me down and... she's.. -
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Vetting His Kitten by Mink
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsI don’t have time for my mother’s games or her menagerie of mammals, reptiles, and god knows what else. At least, I don’t think I have time for them until I meet her trusted veterinarian, Amelia. Suddenly, it seems I’m extremely interested in the wellbeing of my mother’s furry and scaly friends, so much so that I visit the vet’s office on a daily basis... -
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Secret Baby Next Door by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWe met on a bumpy flight.But it was nothing compared to the night we shared. No regrets. Except one. I didn't get her contact info.Now Piper's my new next door neighbor.And her sweet little girl has my eyes. As a surgeon I crush all obstacles.But I'm falling for a woman I barely even know - all over again.Her smile, her lips, the way her luscious curves make my mouth water... -
![Marked By Ink: A Steamy Standalone Instalove Romance by Flora Ferrari]()
Marked By Ink: A Steamy Standalone Instalove Romance by Flora Ferrari
’ve wanted to be a tattoo artist for as long as I can remember. That’s what brings me to the party.When I see him, Felix Fletcher, I struggle to form words. He’s tall, with intense eyes, silver hair, and a muscular body that has my mind going to all kinds of steamy places.We talk, and I wonder if he feels it too. But I’m a full-figured girl, not the kind most guys fall all over... -
![Inking The Billionaire by Flora Ferrari]()
Inking The Billionaire by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCEO, bad boy, and tattoo enthusiast. He’s the sort of man any woman could imagine herself with. And by any woman, I mean me. But there’s a problem…Or two.It should be the job of a lifetime.The chance to tattoo billionaire CEO Silas Stone.But the thought of him shirtless beneath me…...Categorized as:
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![The Forever Vow by Leigh James]()
The Forever Vow by Leigh James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Thrilling Conclusion to The Forever Trilogy!Bryce wants Chloe back.. -
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![Bossy: Daddy's Best Friend Romance by Emma Blake]()
Bossy: Daddy's Best Friend Romance by Emma Blake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinding out last night’s one-night stand is today’s new boss is troublesome.Realizing that he is your daddy’s best friend is scandalous.You're not supposed to spend your first day on the job being hoisted onto bathroom sinks.Or let Mr. Tall, Dark and Sexy claim every inch of your soul.No fraternizing with the boss huh?Well, I tried calling it off.Until I saw the way he held his beautiful daughter...Categorized as:
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![Make Me Whole: An Age Gap, Secret Pregnancy Romance by Sofia T Summers]()
Make Me Whole: An Age Gap, Secret Pregnancy Romance by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy best friend’s daughter turns me into a fierce protector.Just one smile makes me want to risk everything.Skylar is 19 years younger than me, and the pain in her light brown eyes draws me to her.I’d never let her ex-boyfriend harm her or her daughter again.But being close to her as a protector means having to keep my distance.Skylar is off-limits...Categorized as:
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![Working for the Scrooge by Cameron Hart]()
Working for the Scrooge by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe only thing worse than throwing an all-company holiday party is working with the too-sweet, sugar plum fairy of an event planner. Clementine Clarkson. As the CEO of King’s Holdings Real Estate, my time is better spent working on non-frivolous projects. Despite showing no interest in said holiday party, Ms. Clarkson keeps insisting that she needs my input...Categorized as:
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![Wright Kind of Love by K.A. Linde]()
Wright Kind of Love by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe conclusion to the Wright duet age gap romance from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde.Chase Sinclair should be my enemy.Wrights and Sinclairs don’t mix. Not with years of history and turmoil between our families. A rivalry that only seems to fester and corrode with time.Except I’m done denying what I want.We both are.Just when we think we have it figured out, it all blows up in our faces... -
![A Skye Full of Stars by Sue Moorcroft]()
A Skye Full of Stars by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReturn to the snow-covered mountains of the Isle of Skye this winter in book two of The Skye Sisters Trilogy – where new loves and unknown family are just waiting to be found… Journey to Scotland and join Essie Wynter this Christmas on a journey of discover you'll never forget – where new loves and forgotten family are only the start of the... -
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Savage Hunter by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m obsessed with the virgin mafia princess I was hired to protect.Lily and I were never supposed to meet.Our fates collided in the wrong place at the wrong time,And one hot night in Las Vegas bound us for life.I know I need to focus on her safety but I cannot resist the dark impulses that consume me whenever she’s near.My job is to protect her.My desire is to control her.To claim her.To own her...Categorized as:
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![Mafia Heir by L. Steele]()
Mafia Heir by L. Steele
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMine to protect. Mine to take. She is MINE!Five brothersOne broken familyA past that will haunt them forever"If you dare leave me for another if you ever look at another man if you ever let anyone else touch you... I’ll not let him live, Beauty... -
![Filthy Valentine: A Dungeon Demons MC Prequel by Elizabeth Knox]()
Filthy Valentine: A Dungeon Demons MC Prequel by Elizabeth Knox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s been off limits, but now I’ll have her.PrestonScarlett Allen has been in my life for longer than I can remember. You see, she’s my little sister’s best friend. With an eight-year age gap between us, I went off to college and started my career while she was still learning what she wanted to do in life... -
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Bet On It by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeing a billionaire had become boring until a stranger showed up to a conference and spiced things up...Curvy, sassy, and dangerously younger than me...Analyn was everything that a former hockey player needed to stay away from.I was used to women falling all over me.But Analyn’s pretty mouth that never shut up was still tempting.Especially when she made a bet I couldn’t resist... -
![Press Your Luck: An Age Gap Secret Pregnancy Office Romance by Ajme Williams]()
Press Your Luck: An Age Gap Secret Pregnancy Office Romance by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRules for dating your hot, much older Todd Marshall is my hot boss billionaire I’ve been semi-successfully resisting… until I fall into his lap at a wedding.Suddenly he’s no longer the intimidating handsome playboy who pays my bills. He’s a man I cannot keep my hands off of.I break all my rules with him...Categorized as:
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![Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Erin Mallon]()
Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Erin Mallon
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLillyAn opportunity to tell off the billionaire whose bank took my childhood home? Yes, please! The greedy, arrogant jerk thinks I’m here to interview for the job of his dog trainer (a.k.a. nanny), but he’s got a big storm coming... -
![Texting My Dad's Best Man by Flora Ferrari]()
Texting My Dad's Best Man by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI almost kissed my dad’s best friend at my eighteenth birthday party.Banner Barret is thirty-nine years old and six feet two inches of pure muscle, with intense eyes and the sort of confidence most men could only dream of.It was a mistake, and I get that. He only did it – almost did it – because he was drunk.But now it’s a year later, and dad’s getting married in a tropical island paradise...Categorized as:
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![Dirty Desires by Crystal Kaswell]()
Dirty Desires by Crystal Kaswell
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSix figures. Thirty days. Every one of her firsts. Eve Miller is screwed. Between rent and her family's medical debts, she's drowning. She needs money, now, or she's going to lose her sister. Enter Ian Hunt. The tech billionaire offers her a lifeline: six figures for every one of her firsts. It's ridiculous. The British businessman is richer than sin and hotter than hell... -
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Porter by Georgia Cates
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Beauty Series comes the Men of Lovibond––a series of standalone novels. Craft beer and the sexy men who brew it. My employee’s daughter. The tomboy. The kid who once did odd jobs around the brewery. That’s all she was… until three years passed and she walked into my office for an interview... -
![Bound By A Promise by Aleatha Romig]()
Bound By A Promise by Aleatha Romig
Arranged-marriage, age-gap, Mafia/cartel romance, forbiddenDue to my birth order as child of the capo of the Luciano famiglia, I’m used to second place.Second son.Second in standing.Never number one.It’s the way my life has always been.Only in the dark alleys, private clubs, and seedy establishments am I respected... -
![Boss to the Rescue by Janie Grey]()
Boss to the Rescue by Janie Grey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThat time you need to make a brilliant first impression for a competitive internship, but accidentally arrive late and with an armful of soggy kittens…only to find that your new boss, Ed Malden - who needs to adore the crap out of you if you’re to secure your dream job - is not only one of New Zealand’s hottest billionaire heartthrobs, but he is *majorly* allergic to cats.The sneezing begins... -
![Hot For My Step Uncle by Flora Ferrari]()
Hot For My Step Uncle by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIf they gave out prizes for bad daughters, I’d get the gold medal. Mom finally found her dream man, and what do I do? Kiss his brother at the wedding. Okay, so Miles kissed me . Then, as soon as the soul-searing kiss was over, he stepped away as though it was a mistake... -
![One Bossy Night by Iona Rose]()
One Bossy Night by Iona Rose
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHunter.I was there to work! Period! No distractions. No interruptions. And absolutely no disruptions.It was all going so well until I heard my PA scream and had no choice but to burst into her bathroom where I accidentally saw her in our hotel issue fluffy white towel... -
![Bratva Boss's Babysitter: An Instalove Possessive Male Romance by Flora Ferrari]()
Bratva Boss's Babysitter: An Instalove Possessive Male Romance by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsErik Godunov is a man to be feared. Six foot seven and built like a dominating bear, with steel colored hair and eyes that pierce, I should be terrified of him. He’s a Bratva boss, a man used to getting what he wants. And what he needs from me is to be a nanny for his ten year old niece, Kat. She’s an orphan after her mother died, and I relate to that, big time... -
![Texting My Hot Tutor by Flora Ferrari]()
Texting My Hot Tutor by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan a curvy girl like me hold the attention of this gorgeous older man? Or is it destined to blow up when we really meet in person...After suffering a tragedy in my family, I’m trying to move on.I want to focus on my studies and not get caught up with the dating scene.But then I see a man one day while I’m riding the bus... -
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![Plus Sized Woman's Babies for her Asian Billionaire by Ciara Cole]()
Plus Sized Woman's Babies for her Asian Billionaire by Ciara Cole
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRichardI was the man who thought he had it all.Money, women, the penthouse, the cars.And then she stepped into my office. Curvaceous, beautiful Emily James.The woman from my past I could never forget.Making her my assistant was a step I had to take.But now I want so much more. Having her in my bed is like magic.I can’t believe I ever let her go. But I know Emily is hiding something... -
![Royal Love by Fiona Davenport]()
Royal Love by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt had only taken one look for Tristan St. Clare to know that Dani Kendall was meant to be his. But the sexy professor had a secret he was worried would tear them apart. The young beauty who’d stolen his heart had no idea that he was a billionaire…and a prince...Categorized as:
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![One More Night (Sex, Vows, & Babies) by Sarah O'Rourke]()
One More Night (Sex, Vows, & Babies) by Sarah O'Rourke
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCrenshaw Jacobson met the woman of his dreams...and he was determined to spend every night possible with her. But Waverlee Armstrong was leery of commitment, having been abandoned by her family at an early age... -
![Dad Bod Billionaire by Matilda Martel]()
Dad Bod Billionaire by Matilda Martel
MACYI never planned to fall head over heels for a man twice my age. I never set my sights on my father's right-hand man and confidante. But I know my own mind, and my heart won't settle for anyone but Hunter King.My best friends think it's a phase. It's not. Phases don't last seven years.My mother thinks I'll get over it when he turns me down... -
![Cruel Offer by Stella Gray]()
Cruel Offer by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’ll make her the most desired woman in NY…but that means letting her go.The Agency was always going to choose Piper-Lily’s husband.Her father’s name opened doors, but he needed the money a good match could bring. Turns out, no amount of money was going to fix the Ponzi scheme he was running. Overnight, Piper-Lily went from my most anticipated client to persona non grata...Categorized as:
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Colt by Jules Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome back to Hambleton, home of the Speed Demons MC, where dark forces are at play, and nobody is who they seem.ColtThe day I left the military, I found the Speed Demons MC, and discovered the family I’d always craved. Along with the club came the president, John Stone, who taught me more about being a good man than my blood relatives ever did... -
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Wicked Obsession by Aidèe Jaimes
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe’s a very bad man, and his touch has become my obsession…Secretive. Powerful. Deadly.Few have been able to capture more than a mere glimpse of the infamous Esteban Falcon, well-known for his expensive brand of tequila, and even better for his rumored ties to the cartel.He’s a criminal, and my single obsession has become to expose him...Categorized as:
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![BIG BURLY WRECK by Erin Havoc]()
BIG BURLY WRECK by Erin Havoc
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe’s older. Bulky.A mechanic from a small town.And neither of us can afford a distraction right now. Or so I tell myself.When my car breaks down in Riverside, Miles Reyes comes to the rescue.He’s nothing like the guys my age. Older, burly, and with real world problems.Like the adorable toddler he has to raise. Miles is busy. He doesn’t have time for romance.I’m leaving... -
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Company Ink by E.L. Lewis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCassie thought she had everything settled for life as a single girl in the city. A job in event management to fund her shoe obsession, a newly signed lease on a modern, chic Seattle apartment and a string of fun hook ups on the horizon.Out of the blue, she loses her job, her shoe fund and her rent check in one fell swoop... -
![The Billionaire's Final Treasure by Cassi Hart]()
The Billionaire's Final Treasure by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKori It’s hard finding things to look forward to when you’re as broke as I am. Between caring for my sick mother and trying to make it to cosmetology classes, I don’t have any time for anything else. I do have a new secret guilty pleasure, though. The other night, I saw someone break into an apartment across the street...Categorized as:
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![Falling For Daniel by Tracy Lorraine]()
Falling For Daniel by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRunning away never solves anything. But that is exactly what Beth is doing after a devastating trip to the mall brings her world crashing down around her. With her family already back in England, Beth jumps on the first flight home in the hope the distance will heal her broken heart. Beth vows off all men, especially the sexy older ones who are so good at leaving her wounded... -
![Baby Love by Fiona Davenport]()
Baby Love by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBillionaire Chase Sutton didn’t expect to meet the woman of his dreams when he did a favor for a friend. Jenna Kendall should have been off limits for the sexy doctor. She was too young for him, and a relationship with her would put his friendship with her dad in jeopardy...Categorized as:
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![Debauchery by Remy Blake]()
Debauchery by Remy Blake
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDebauchery is book #3 of the multi-author, King University series. All books can be read as standalone.* * * * * Failing wasn't an option, but apparently falling for my professor was.Attending the prestigious King University is one of the many things I must do to keep my parents happy and my trust fund secure. Having a stellar transcript is another... -
![Ride or Die by Poppy Parkes]()
Ride or Die by Poppy Parkes
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan running from love keep your heart safe? Jackson “Jax” Hartley has always been a ride or die kind of guy, escaping the series of foster homes he grew up in to ride his bicycle and, later, his motorcycle anywhere the road would take him.But he learned too well during his years in the Army that sometimes rides end with your best friend dying in your arms...Categorized as:
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![The Sergeant's Protection by K. Langston]()
The Sergeant's Protection by K. Langston
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSIX BROTHERS EACH HOLDING A DIFFERENT BADGE OF THE LAW EACH SWORN TO SERVE AND PROTECT protection: a person or thing that prevents someone or something from suffering harm or injury Sergeant Justin Cunningham just completed one of the most dangerous missions of his life, facing off with a notorious drug cartel... -
![THE BIG BAD'S SURPRISE: An Age Gap Curvy Romance by Erin Havoc]()
THE BIG BAD'S SURPRISE: An Age Gap Curvy Romance by Erin Havoc
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDr. Heart of Stone is as handsome as he’s a jerk.I hope he doesn’t remember he’s also the man who popped my cherry.After one night of lust I can barely remember, I thought I’d never see him again.Cue to Mr. Big-and-Sexy walking into the staff room.Even if fraternization is against the company’s policy, it’s alright.They’ll never know. He doesn’t remember...
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