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Aideen by L.A. Casey
Aideen Collins is fed up. She is at her wits’ end with her eon long pregnancy, her new-found paranoia, but mostly she is fed up with her boyfriend’s constant hovering and nit-picking. Kane Slater is happier than ever. He is about to become a father for the first time with the woman he loves. Little does he know that Aideen is both literally and figuratively a ticking time bomb... -
What the Hail by Lani Lynn Vale
He’s wanted her since he repossessed her car and made her cry. Baylor Hail knew two things. One, he hated crying females. Two, it was even worse when he was the one to make that female cry. He never meant to do anything but his job, but when one thing leads to another, suddenly all he can think about is the broken woman whose car he towed... -
Resolution by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a workplace romance between a grumpy, alpha architect and his new client—who just so happens to have the blueprint to bring him to his knees. Romance is not in Wade Mason’s portfolio. This is tragic...Categorized as:
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Your Tempting Love by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsChristopher Bennett is a persuasive man. With his magnetic charm and undeniable wit, he plays a key role in the international success of his family’s company. Christopher adores his family, even if they can be too meddling sometimes… like when attempt to set him up with Victoria, by recommending him to employ her decorating services...Categorized as:
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Sin Too by S.J. Tilly
BethIt started with tragedy.And secrets.Hidden truths that refused to stay buried have come out to chase me.Now I’m on the run, living under a blanket of constant fear, pretending to be someone I’m not.And if I’m not really me, how am I supposed to know what’s real?AngeloWatch the girl.It was supposed to be a simple assignment... -
Endless Shadows by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRyker Faulkner has built his empire by being ruthless. No one knows the full extent Ryker has gone to in order to build himself up from nothing to one of the most powerful men in the country. So when someone comes after him, everyone knows the last thing Ryker will do is sit back and watch it burn.Kenzie Carys was used to being in the shadows. She was a nurse on night shift... -
Boomer's Rise by K.L. Savage
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIt’s time to rise from the ashes and extinguish the flames.This is a new start.A clean slate for not just me or Scarlett, but for everyone else that’s trusted me to make their life better.Deciding to keep the Atlantic City chapter name was the right move.Not only is the weight of the members on my shoulders, but the immense responsibility of proving ourselves to the city... -
Inferno by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsStone Gallo has lived life like every day is a party. No attachments, no responsibilities, and absolutely no falling in love. He spent his days at Inked and his nights wherever he pleased. But when Stone rescues a beautiful woman in need, his entire world gets turned upside down, and he’ll never be the same.Opal hasn’t had much luck in life. No family, no friends, and absolutely no love...Categorized as:
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Christmas Bully by K Nicole
An unexpected snow storm hits Law Grove on Christmas Eve and hustler, Kasim Davis has to find temporary shelter until it blows over. His shelter happens to belong to Sneaux, a single business woman who just stepped out to grab a few items before the storm turned for the worse... -
Never Fall for the Fake Boyfriend by Lauren Landish
What’s a girl to do when a hot stranger appears in her vacation cabin? Run. Probably. Or… I had it all planned out. A perfect getaway, in a perfect forest locale, with my perfect boyfriend. It should’ve been… perfect. Until he breaks up with me, leaving me all alone when a stranger walks in on me post-shower, getting a too-good look at my bare backside... -
Bronze by Teagan Brooks
The VP of the Blackwings MC - Devil Springs has taken hit after hit and keeps rolling with the punches, but all it takes is one female to knock him off his feet, and the one to do it is the last one he ever expected... -
Your Captivating Love by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsLogan Bennett knows his priorities. He is loyal to his family and his company. He has no time for love, and no desire for it. Not after a disastrous engagement that left him broken-hearted. When Nadine enters his life, she turns everything upside down. She’s sexy, funny, and utterly captivating. She’s also more stubborn than anyone he’s met. . .including himself...Categorized as:
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Cinder by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOlive Thornbury only had one crush in high school, and his name was Asher Gallo. She was smitten with him from the first time she had laid eyes on him. But instead of acting on how she felt, she kept her nose stuck in a book, finding safety in the words rather than emotions.Asher had never thought of Olive as anything more than a friend. She was aloof, preferring to read books...Categorized as:
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Say I Do by Cynthia Eden
She hates him.Dexter Ryan is smug. Arrogant. Manipulative. And he is also…Lacey Amari’s new partner. Well, her partner on one case. A case she doesn’t even want to take, but when Dex—CIA super operative and all around puppet-master—basically blackmails her, she has no choice. Then he asks her the big question…Will you marry me?The proposal isn’t real. It’s just an undercover assignment... -
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Bullied My Heart: Christmas Bully Valentine Novel by K Nicole
It must be fate.The day Kasim and Sneaux parted ways, was the last day they thought they’d ever run into each other again.Sneaux couldn’t get rid of Kasim if she wanted to.They would forever be tied to one another.When Kasim laid eyes on Sneaux again in his neck of the woods, the feelings for her he had buried were dug up and he didn’t know what to do with it... -
Sweet, Sexy Heart by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDiscover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster's writing and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the fiercely loyal and sassily sexy characters in the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection. All Love in Bloom books can be enjoyed as stand-alone novels or as part of the larger series.In SWEET, SEXY HEART.. -
Mountain Daddy by S.J. Tilly
KendraMoving into my dad’s house at age thirty-two because my roommate scammed me out of my rent… not exactly what I’d call winning at life.So on my drive to Colorado, I decide I need one more night of freedom, and the cute motel on the side of the road is the perfect place to stop. Bonus that it has a bar.Extra bonus when I spot him sitting at the end of the bar... -
On the Double by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEdward Markinson.You’ve read about them in Reed Security.You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are.But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors.The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed.Owens Protective Services.Defend. Investigate. Secure... -
Second by Penelope Sky
She’s gone. But the fortune can’t be true because she means nothing to me. Nothing at all. But the doubt starts to creep in. My thoughts only focus on one thing. The other women no longer satisfy me. It starts to drive me crazy. When I finally confront her, the horror shatters me. She’s marrying someone else...Categorized as:
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One Big Little Secret by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsOne wild night and a surprise reunion sends a moody billionaire spinning into fatherhood in this heartwarming and steamy romance by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow.I guessed wrong.A little reckless fun with a stranger never hurts.A drunken one-night stand doesn't leave you pregnant.A savage twist of fate won't make your baby daddy your new boss... -
Good Girl Gone Badd by Jasinda Wilder
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsEvangeline du Maurier is the definition of a good girl. Attending Yale, raised with the best tutors and etiquette instructors, she's expected to toe the family line and be a trophy wife for a future senator. But when this good girl takes a quick getaway to clear her head, she finds a whole lot more than she'd bargained for. She finds herself in the arms of a bad boy. Baxter Badd... -
Enchanting The CEO by Layla Hagen
She’s a white-picket-fence kind of girl, but I only do casual. My first mistake? Asking her to be my roommate. Gabe: When someone’s down on their luck, I like to help out. Diane needed a place to stay, and my attic was empty. How hard could it be to have a temporary roommate? It turns out—very hard. Living with her is turning out to be physically impossible... -
Zach: The Four Families by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWith the help of his friends in the Four Families, Zach Campana has been working hard to rectify his father and grandfather’s mistakes, but a decision made not long before his father’s sudden death could change Zach’s future and rip away everything he’s worked so hard to build. After watching the senior Campanas hurt everyone around them, Zach made a vow that he would never be like either of them... -
Stella & Nine by Kennedy B.
Stella is inches away from the title of lonely cat lady. What’s even more tragic is she doesn’t realize she’s lonely until a concussion and a tow truck driver inserts himself into her life.Nine is mean, callous, and short tempered…until he meets a woman who he can’t seem to stay away from.Sugar cookies and synergy seal their fate, creating the perfect recipe for the perfect mismatched pair... -
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Stealing His Kitten by Mink
MarigoldI’m not supposed to be in this greenhouse, and I’m definitely not supposed to be stealing this super rare flower, but I’m in deep trouble, and this flower is the key out of it. Too bad it’s owned by a man who catches me easily, calls me his little cat burglar, and takes me captive. He does other things, too, things that make me hot all over...Categorized as:
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Kiss Me Forever by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLast night, he was a sexy stranger I couldn't get enough of.Today, he's my new boss, who I can't seem to please.Bad luck seems to follow me. Last night, I grabbed a drink at the bar near my new workplace.I met the most sophisticated man when he “stole” my table. We bantered and danced, and I went home with a stranger for the first time in my life...Categorized as:
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Tech: An MC Second Chance Romance by Charlotte McGinlay
TechI was living my best life.I was the club's treasurer, enjoying the women and freedom.I loved my club, loved the brotherhood,My family was everything to me.I didn't think I needed anything else.But then I bumped into her, and my world stopped.As soon as our eyes connected, I became hooked.I became obsessed.I needed her like I needed air to breathe.But she ran from me; she didn't let me explain... -
Pretty Little Mess by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFalling for her grumpy mountain man boss was not part of this sunshiney hot mess's plans for Galentine's Day.CordeliaWelcome to Winthrop, WA. Population: Screwed.When I answered Deacon Cromwell's ad for an assistant, roughing it with a mountain man was not what I had in mind.But I'll give anything a shot. Just so long as it doesn't shoot back.When my grumpy new boss finds out he hired...well, me...Categorized as:
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Crossing the Line by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSome lines are meant to be crossed.Trent Montgomery knew all about loyalty and responsibility. Tracking down his friend’s long-lost sister and making sure she was safe was just another job, a favor from someone he cared about. He wasn’t supposed to get attached. But when he started to fall for the woman who had been hiding from the world, things got a lot more complicated than he ever expected... -
In Her Jam Jar by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRevenge is best served cold, but Weston is smoking hot!Bullies never get what’s coming to them. Instead they lead charmed lives while their victims continue to spiral into an anxious ball of junk food and wine fueled self-care. No just me?Probably because I had to move back to my small home town with only broke and reeking of failure... -
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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Rise of the King by Bella Matthews
Forevers don’t exist when you’re on the run.Amelia cannot get attached—not to the town or the people in it.And definitely not to the tall, dark, and handsome mafia prince who sweet-talks his way past her carefully built walls.Why put yourself through that, knowing it’ll all be ripped away when you leave?And she will have to leave.This life isn’t hers to keep... -
Rook: Billionnaire, bad boy suspense romance by Jo Raven
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPain turns me on Danger lights me up But she sets me on fire It’s my turn to fight the shady Organization that’s dug its goddamn claws into every business in my town. Setting up my trap while keeping my friends safe is a challenge—and my private life shouldn’t interfere with my mission. Except it does...Categorized as:
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Damiano's Rescue by Leah Merrill
He keeps everyone at a distance, but when it comes to her, he can't get close enough.DamianoAs enforcer for the Galliano crime family, my only job is to keep our boss safe. I obliterate his enemies, I annihilate all threats, and I avoid any distractions—especially the kind that wants to spend the night after...Categorized as:
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In The Trenches by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOPS is a spin-off of the Reed Security series and picks up from book one, Sinner. Some storylines do overlap, but you do not need to read Reed Security to understand this series.I stalk my prey, never taking my eyes off the target. I'm a sniper by trade, but I'm so much more than that.My rifle is an extension of me.I am the bullet.I am a Hunter of Gunmen... -
THIS: Blake & Emon by C. Monet
Sometimes love comes knocking at your door. Sometimes it crashes through it.Blake Bishop wasn't looking for love, but fate had other plans. When a wounded stranger stumbles into her living room, she finds a connection she can't shake and a man who sees her soul...Categorized as:
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Heartache & Playdates by Shawna Renae
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Love isn’t like milk. It has no expiration date.” ~ Nonna RussoMaddox CruzSingle dad. Tech billionaire. Genius. That is what people saw when they looked at me. Those adjectives might all be true, but inside I was still a kid who grew up in the system and was raised by the streets. Which was why I had no plans to attend my 20 year high school reunion...Categorized as:
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Claimed by the Mafia by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m being forced to pay my father’s debt after his death… And my only hope is the nephew of the man who kidnapped me. I threw my life away to take care of my father. All I was left with were debts I could never repay... -
Winter Dads: A Crescent Cove Cozy bundle by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSnuggle in with 7 hot single dad or dad-in-the-making tales to keep you warm this winter.Seven different dads from suited heroes to cops to mechanics and race car drivers to tech geniuses to contractors to teachers—all full-length stories with sigh-worthy happily-ever-afters and small town shenanigans! Along with a baby...or seven... -
Bedding the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsLil Dartley's life is upside down. Her previously steadfast and predictable sister is marrying an influential billionaire and needs help planning the wedding of the century in less than a month. Years of middle class rebellion have not prepared Lil for handling diplomats or paparazzi. Jake Walton knows a train wreck when he sees one... -
At War With Love by Mya
Harmoni Stevens ran from the small town of Cade’s Cove to travel the world. She thought she found her prince charming and would finally get her happily ever after. Unfortunately, prince charming turned out to be a cheating troll. With nowhere to go, she returns home.Warren Calhoun is a man with many cowboy, rancher, retired veteran, and recent widower...Categorized as:
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Making Changes by Lila Rose, Wander Aguiar
Six years with my knight in shining armor. Four years with my knight in dented armor. Two years with my knight in rusted armor. It is time to make a change. Time to find myself, even if it scares the hell out of me. I, Makenzie Mayfair, am leaving my husband. This is my chance to begin again, to rip my backbone out and yell, “I’ve found it... -
Flowers and Financiers by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn my defense, I never claimed to be professional...At least that’s my excuse for why I mistook a billionaire for a waiter, made off-color comments and accidentally dumped a plate of food all over him.Embarrassing myself is a daily occurrence, just like my unpaid bill notices.But being in a wedding instead of planning one is not...Categorized as:
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Love You Always by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis book includes all five stories from the Love Series! Love on the Line, Love Forever, Love in the Mix, Love Undefeated and the NEVER RELEASED BEFORE Love You Always. You asked for Kim's and Kent's story. Now it's all yours.This series is full of all the tropes you love. You’ll get happily ever afters, no cheating, and sugary-sweet alphas that love to get on their knees...Categorized as:
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Ruthless King by Laylah Roberts
Cold. Commanding. Ruthless. There is only one thing Regent Malone cares about.His family.And he will do whatever is necessary to protect them.Amass power, wealth, and fear.Whatever it takes.Because they are the only thing standing between him and the darkness.Cross his family and feel his wrath.No one is immune . . .Not even a gorgeous brunette with more sass than self-preservation...Categorized as:
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Latte Darling by S.J. Tilly
I have a nice life - living in my hometown, owning the coffee shop I’ve worked at since I was 16.It’s comfortable.On paper.But I’m tired of doing everything by myself. Tired of being in charge of every decision in my life.I want someone to lean on. Someone to spend time with. Sit with. Hug.And I really don’t want to go to my best friend’s wedding alone... -
Boss Of My Panties by Tessa Wood
Piper: He's the boss of my panties. Literally. As in he's the fiercely protective big brother and utterly supportive CEO of his sister's clothing company--the one I design lingerie for. Yep, he's as dreamy as he sounds. So dreamy, in fact, that I can't seem to string two coherent sentences together around the man... -
Marrying the Don of Fury by Ashlie Silas
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI'm getting married in a few months, and I just found out five minutes ago.My first reaction was, 'No thanks!' But it turns out that my fiancé is the powerful don of NYC, and 'no' is not an option.Christian D’Angelo is so gorgeous that his presence can kill, but he gladly does that with his bare hands.I happen to be a pawn in a dangerous game to settle my family’s debt...Categorized as:
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Secret Babies for the Mafia Doctor by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA dark and enticing invitation,On a yacht overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.I allowed a complete stranger to dominate me.And he gave me a gift that'd change my world forever. The sexy older man gave me a taste of sweet submission for one night.Months later, I never could have imagined finding him in my delivery room.But that's exactly what happened... -
The Reluctant Billionaire by Sara Madderson
LottaI may be a total princess, but I’m not looking for a prince. Or even my usual type of wealthy, overly-groomed playboy.I’m done with smooth. I want a bit of rough. A real man, with a real job. One who’s good with his hands and not afraid to get them dirty.Someone exactly like the foreman on the new community project my team’s volunteering on.Aide.He’s delicious...
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