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Falling In The Mountains by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsNew town. New job. New Me. New boyfriend? At least that’s what the hot Mountain Man staring me down with hungry eyes seems to think. Julian works in Search and Rescue in the Greene Mountains. He also owns the bungee jump, and that’s where I meet him. Those beautiful possessive eyes stare me down as he straps the cord around my ankles...Categorized as:
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Reckless by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 26 ratings“How did you get in here?”That’s not what you want to hear when you’re staring into the sea-green eyes of the hottest man you’ve ever seen. Yet I suppose it’s a fair question, considering I’m an uninvited stranger standing in Boone Mason’s kitchen.If you think that’s bad—just wait. It gets worse... -
Patch by Fiona Davenport
When Willa Pope was mugged on her college campus, a mild concussion landed her in the emergency room. The last thing she expected was to meet a hot doctor, especially one that belonged to the local MC, the Silver Saints.Kurt “Patch” Dabney never crossed the line with a patient. But Willa was more temptation than he could handle...Categorized as:
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The Bodyguard (Silver Spoon MC) by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEven giants fall…and the last brother standing will fall like a ton of bricks when he meets the feisty curvy girl meant to complete him.Cormac "Giant" CarmichaelFor the last year and a half, I've watched my MC brothers drop like flies.I almost gave up on finding my one.And then my dad called in a favor for a friend of a friend.His daughter is in trouble and needs my help...Categorized as:
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Runaway Bride's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA swoony, age gap, brother’s best friend, runaway bride romance from bestselling author, Chelle Sloan... -
JINXED by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDrakeThey call me a flirt. ‘Detective Sl()ts-A-Lot’ when they’re feeling frisky, because my morals are loose, and my choice in women, according to the haters, is unfussy.But they don’t know I’ve been watching her.Waiting for her.The problem is, she’s half my age, and has no business being with a man like me.***RoryThey call me clumsy.Jinxed.And when they’re feeling a little dramatic, doomed...Categorized as:
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The Prodigy by Nichole Rose
Meeting his curvy soulmate switches this computer genius from laid-back MC brother to Beast mode in the blink of an eye.Finn "Hacker" TaylorI've always been the quiet brother in my MC.The resident genius who gets things done and keeps his head down.I prefer my bike and my computers to most people.Until I set eyes on Scarlett Crawford, the curvy new clerk at Gatsby Books...Categorized as:
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Reservations of the Heart by T.B. Markinson
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsCan two wounded souls find solace together? 41-year-old doctor Stella Gilbert used to have it all. Her career was on fire, and she had a picture-perfect family--until she was blindsided by her wife doing the unthinkable... -
Musical Games by Evie Alexander
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's never been kissed, and she's about to rock his world... Bubbly actress Sam is on the brink of the bigtime — all she needs is one lucky break. But when she drops everything for the chance to meet Hollywood’s biggest star, she blows it by blurting out a lie.Now, she’s got ten days to write an album with a man who wants nothing to do with her...Categorized as:
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The One I Need by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsYou’re cordially invited to the wedding of Oliver Price and Izzy McCall…That’s how my wedding invitations should have started. I should know, I’ve had my wedding planned since I was ten. I should’ve been wearing a designer tuxedo, not a tuxedo t-shirt. The wedding should’ve been in a church with family and friends, not in a 1960’s style chapel with Elvis as the officiant... -
The Wild Card by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was supposed to be harmless. One fake date with a football player.Except Harry Westbrook is the exact opposite of harmless. My first mistake? Underestimating that boyish smile, those playful eyes, the charming words on those perfect lips. He claims to have a crush on me. But, as hot as he is, I'd bet he's scheduling booty calls like a dentist booking teeth cleanings... -
The French Chateau Dream by Julie Caplin
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsYou are invited to a summer of sparkling champagne, warm buttery croissants and a little bit of je ne sais quoi… With a broken heart and a broken spirit, Hattie is in need of a summer escape. So when an opportunity comes up to work at a beautiful, stately chateau in the Champagne region of France she books her flights quicker than the pop of a cork...Categorized as:
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Big, Bossy Surprise by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBonnie Delmar should be grateful for her new job.And she is! Being a nanny to a billionaire is a good gig. She’s more than grateful for the opportunity to work for Arlo Noble…until she meets himThat broad-chested, dark-haired, dark-eyed hunk?Yeah…she slept with him. Awkward.But the worst part?Judging by the blank look on his face, their mind-blowing night didn’t register as a blip on Arlo's radar... -
She Likes It, Hey Micah by Dana LeCheminant
Micah Taylor is an eternal optimist, but with every first date that fails, her faith in true love weakens. When offered the chance to help reopen the lodge where her parents were married, Micah is determined to prove her worth and show her boss that she has what it takes to be a great event planner...Categorized as:
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His Bride: The Complete Series by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSix gorgeous, bossy older men will change the lives of these feisty heroines forever in this series of sweet and spicy short romances.Meet the Titans of Tennessee – Men of industry (and music!) who work hard, love harder…and go to ridiculous lengths to claim the sassy women meant for them...Categorized as:
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A Not So Fictional Fall by Savannah Scott
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsI live for happily ever afters.And I'm finally meeting my favorite romance author in person! Only, all this time, I thought author, Amelie De Pierre, was a woman. It turns out, Pierre Toussaint is the man behind the books that make me weak in the knees.He could be the consummate book boyfriend with his dreamy hazel eyes, strong jawline, and those black-rimmed glasses. Not to mention that accent... -
Grizz's Passion by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShe's a sucker for a happy ending, and this bodyguard won't stop until she has one. With him.GrizzI should have known I was being set up when my boss couldn't stop grinning, but I took the last-minute private security gig anyway. Color me surprised when I show up to a bachelorette party and a crowd of drunk chicks start yelling for me to take it all off...Categorized as:
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Her Wild Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s an ex-convict who just got out of prison.She’s the daughter of the sheriff who put him there.HazelBig, inked, and grumpy as heck, Ronan Black isn’t your typical Prince Charming.My dad says he’s trouble. He warns me to stay away.But when a flood leaves me stranded at Ronan’s cabin, I decide to judge him for myself.Turns out, there’s a heart of gold buried beneath his tough exterior...Categorized as:
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Close Call by Amelia Wilde
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSometimes, the greatest danger comes from those who are closest of all...Jameson Hill is no stranger to a prison cell—but this one feels strangely worth it. He might have released Lily Hayes into the arms of her relieved family, but she wasn’t theirs anymore. Not really. And there’s no way she can be his, either. Not now.. -
Holiday Heart-On: A Steamy Romantic Comedy Anthology by Serena Bell, Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGet a head start on the holiday spirit by reading for a great cause! Nineteen of today’s most entertaining rom-com authors have teamed up on #Books4Beats. This collection of festive shorts ranges from sweet to steamy and promises to entertain... -
Keeping a Christmas Promise by Jo Thomas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFour friendsTwenty-five years ago, Freya and her three best friends created a bucket list. The future seemed bright, full of hope and most importantly guaranteed . . .One promiseNow they are travelling to Iceland in memory of the friend they've lost, determined to fulfil her dream of seeing the Northern Lights at Christmas... -
Irish Rebel by L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaitlínAfter finally convincing my over-protective family to let me visit my uncle in Dublin, I know this may be my only chance to experience everything I’ve always wanted: Adventure. Excitement. Freedom.Until I’m introduced to the man assigned to be my bodyguard. With his silver-flecked hair and wicked scar, Roarke radiates power and danger. Everything I’m drawn to...Categorized as:
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The Wedding Dare (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T. Summers
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn Age Gap, Fake Wedding, Secret Pregnancy Romance It’s nice to finally know your last name, Gemma Harding. I’ve been wondering where you ran off to that morning, but I never expected to find you writing about me. In case there was some misunderstanding, I believe we should meet to clear the air and understand what part of that evening we spent together was not meant to be used on the record...Categorized as:
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So Flocked by Sarah Estep
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter the wedding, they’ll go their separate ways and no one will ever know what happened in the lighthouse.Jordy Taylor is a disaster. Over the hill by professional football standards, the veteran quarterback isn’t ready to hang up his pads just yet, but his team might have other plans...Categorized as:
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Pyro by Rebecca Joyce
I never thought I’d be a young mother at nineteen. After the sudden death of my parents, I didn’t think twice. I dropped everything to care for my obnoxious six-year-old brother. Working odd jobs, I did what I could to survive after I learned a former family friend took everything our parents left us...Categorized as:
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Claimed By My Boss & His Twin by Sylvie Haas
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDropping papers off at my boss's house shouldn't be a big deal. Except that I'm in love with him, and I have a little fantasy that he secretly feels the same.An unexpected change in his demeanor makes me think my fantasy is finally coming true, but the second I realize my mistake, the storm of the century unleashes a mudslide, trapping me at his house...Categorized as:
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Curve Ball: An Older Man/Younger Woman Curvy Girl Romance (Curvy Soulmates ) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNanny…or soulmate? Maddox I may be a quarterback, not a baseball player, but that didn’t keep life from throwing me a curve ball. I'm contracted to play my final season in the NFL, my career is on a high and I want to go out on top. Complication? Six months ago, I gained custody of my sister’s young kids. They are my priority, but I need help in the form of live-in nanny extraordinaire, Finley...Categorized as:
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Adam's Fugitive by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy curvy little fugitive will pay for her crimes. In my arms.AdamWho knew a night out celebrating my law school graduation would change my life? One look a the gorgeous girl and I know things will never be the same. She steals my heart then disappears like a thief in the night.Seven years later, fate smiles on me and brings her back into my life...Categorized as:
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Enemy Daddy Next Door by Callie Stevens
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGiving my V card to the single dad next door is a very bad idea. Falling in love with him is an even worse one…Hunter Ricks seems like a very bad bet.He’s 43 years old, sexy as hell, and determined to sleep his way through the entire city whenever he’s not taking care of his four-year-old daughter... -
Merry Elfing Xmas by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe grumpy Scrooge meets his match at the office Christmas party.It’s been the week from hell. Taking over the small family-owned toy factory and the patents to their wildly popular doll line seemed like a good idea months ago. On paper, the company is the perfect acquisition. In reality, the whole ordeal is driving me nuts...Categorized as:
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Mr. Fake Husband by Lindsey Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf the devil wears a suit...Has a permanent frown...Wet panties left and right..Expect perfection from everyone...Well then, that's my boss.And today is not my day.It's never your day when you get called to his office.But an even worse day when he broodingly asks you to marry him.And apparently, no is not an answer he will take... -
Mr. Gray Sweatpants by Whitley Cox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNever underestimate the power of a strange pussy (cat).A hot boy summer romantic-comedy. The boy next door, the girl with a million secrets and an a$$hole cat that cares about nobody. This book takes passing love notes in class to a whole new level. Guitar music on the beach, plenty of hardcore wooing and way too much assuming. And we all know what assuming does ...Casey Savage is a workaholic...Categorized as:
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The Birthday Manny by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHere’s the deal, not everyone understands why an almost twenty-eight-year-old man is happy taking care of other people’s children, but I am.Do I love being single? No, but what’s a guy to do?Then I met Kevin Wadsworth. He’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a man. He’s older than me, smaller than me, and needs a little bit of care...Categorized as:
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For Love or Scandal by J.J. Arias
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA sham wedding ignites an irresistible spark between a once-disgraced director and the wedding planner of her dreams.Laney Menendez, a once-celebrated Hollywood director, has a chance at a comeback. The catch? She must first marry her brother’s soap-star boyfriend to stop him from being outed by a tabloid... -
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Axing For Trouble by Jessa Joy
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCan this older, ex-military woodsman find love with a curvy girl hiding a big secret? GeorgiaEverything about my life has to change. So I run to the woods of Snowflake Falls to hide out. Except I've let myself in for way more than I bargained for. Trouble finds me as soon as I set foot on the mountain. Rescue comes in the intimidating shape of Declan Connor... -
The Treasure Hunt Hookup by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoin the hunt for love in this hot and hilarious rom-com with a black cat heroine, cinnamon roll hero, and all the pumpkin spice fall reading vibes! Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Emily Henry.Reeve Donovan is Hollywood’s hottest, most charmingly-stubborn director… and the last man I expected to find strolling down Main Street in my sleepy Blue Ridge hometown... -
Secret Santa by Kristin Lee
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat happens when her Secret Santa is revealed? Will she return the gifts or will she wrap herself?At thirty-six, Axel Chase is relieved when the judge sentenced him to community service until he hears the word—Santa.Axel is the owner of the local automobile repair shop. He just moved back to take care of his grandfather, Pop...Categorized as:
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Perfect Harmony by Violet Rae
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCan the jaded rock star convince the shy girl with the voice of an angel that he wants her as more than his singing partner... he wants her as his partner for life?MackI've been a solo artist for years, but lately, something's out of tune. I've given the industry my all but I'm ready to hang up my guitar. Then I meet her. Harmony is beautiful with the voice of an angel...Categorized as:
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The Chad Next Door by Dana LeCheminant
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTorn between a quiet life and the chaos of unexpected love, Private Investigator Chad Briggs is set to find out if a snowstorm can melt his heart in Laketown. When Hope, the all too attractive—and far too young—woman next door, Chad’s life is thrown into a whirlwind he would rather not face, but he doesn’t have much of a choice...Categorized as:
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Chosen for the Mountain Man: Mountain Man Mail Order Bride Series by Lexi Hayes
He’s the mountain man of my dreams…and I’m nowhere near his type.I’m not prepared to fall for MountainMax66 at first click.But the moment I swipe to the older, burly ex-Marine on the popular dating site, Mountain Mates, my heart lies in his big, rugged hands... -
Romancing the Billionaire (Galentine's Getaway) by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSteamy sweet instalove age gap short romance between a secret billionaire philanthropist and a sassy, curvy girl. Safe, no OM/OW drama and a guaranteed Happily Ever After.♥ A dare, a lie and a vacation fling that just might lead to a forever kind of love ♥EmmyI might be young and idealistic, but I set goals in life. One of which–being a successful romance author–I’m already living... -
How to Marry Your Single Dad Neighbor by Camilla Evergreen
I guess I’m a mother now?What do you do when your next-door neighbor’s daughter, who you probably shouldn’t be talking to about your fantasy romance books, hands you a guide and asks you to marry her father? Apparently, social disaster that you are, you do it...Categorized as:
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Santa's Cookies by L. Nicole
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChristmas was her favorite holiday.With the name Krissy Kringle, that was kind of a given.Krissy was looking forward to Christmas.Sure, it would be quiet, and she’d be alone, opening up the electric blanket her sister got her for Christmas, but she didn’t mind. After the hours she’d been putting in, quiet and uneventful seemed like just the thing...Categorized as:
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Knox's Surprise: A Sweet Office Romance by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings**Knox’s Surprise is the sweet and clean version of Leaping for Love by Loni Ree. The author has removed all bad language and sexual situations to give you a sweet and entirely wholesome read. The content has changed slightly and the book has been re-edited.**KnoxImagine my surprise when, after my morning shower, I walk out of the bathroom to find a stunning blonde talking to my dog. Lucky pup... -
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Snow Many Promises: A Snowed Inn Romance by Elle Christensen
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen Colin Ferguson agrees to a fake marriage as a favor to his dying friend, he expects to put a ring on her finger before they go their separate ways.Then he meets Cara O'Malley and he decides their marriage would be anything but temporary.Snow Many Promises includes additional chapters and two new epilogues from when it was published in the Snowed Inn anthology... -
Poe by Jisa Dean
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPoe had a simple job that night. Go with one of the rival motorcycle clubs’ enforcers for a quick drop of some…contraband. It should’ve been a get there and get back scenario but he should have known nothing’s ever that easy. Especially not for the Sons of Chaos. Now he has a murder on his hands, a traumatized witness, and a whole club of pissed-off bikers...Categorized as:
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Can't Resist Her by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNever say never…Our relationship would never work out.She’s way too young for me, but I’ve given up trying to convince my heart and other essential parts of my body to forget her.I torture myself by seeking her out every chance I can just to get my daily fix.Soon, seeing her isn’t enough.I’ve fallen for her hard and fast, and there’s no saving my heart...Categorized as:
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Royal Pickle by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s a prince who can’t keep his pants on. She writes dirty limericks in a Brooklyn deli. Their spontaneous royal wedding is a match made in mayhem.I have to find a wife.And not just any wife.A love match.My parents gave me ten years to find a princess on my own, and the deadline has arrived...Categorized as:
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Stuck with the Grump by Josie Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLying to my best friend wasn’t the worst thing I did,His little sister was.I retreated to my family’s shared cabin after a company scandal.Instead of fuming alone, there was my best friend’s little sister, all grown up.When the storm washes the road away, we get really cozy.She still has that smart mouth on her.Unafraid to bite back and put me in my place... -
The Biker's Captive by Sadie King
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was in danger, so I took her...The moment I set eyes on Willow, my heart stops and my body goes into overdrive. She’s mine, and no one else will get even a glimpse of her until she realizes we’re meant to be together.Willow thinks I’m holding her prisoner, but I’m keeping her safe from those that would hurt her...Categorized as:
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