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  • Cocky Love: Emma Cocker by Faleena Hopkins

    Cocky Love: Emma Cocker by Faleena Hopkins

    Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    This 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...
  • Cocky Senator’s Daughter: Hannah by Faleena Hopkins

    Cocky Senator’s Daughter: Hannah by Faleena Hopkins

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 21 ratings
    HANNAH 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...
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    new adult  sports  humor  contemporary  length-medium  m-f
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  • With This Fling by Tara Sivec

    With This Fling by Tara Sivec

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Laura Bennett has spent her life taking care of other people and running the Dip and Twist. Happily spending her time being single and carefree, she has no intention of settling down or falling in love. With an ever-growing family, she’s a mother to them all, and she loves every minute of it. But her baby is getting married, and her oldest has her own life changes she’s dealing with...
  • Playing Dirty by Mickey Miller

    Playing Dirty by Mickey Miller

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    I'm going to teach Andrea to play dirty...she just doesn't know it yet. Jake Pulling in eight figures a year as star pitcher for the Chicago Jaguars, there's no shortage of parties, booze, and women. I'm a beast on the mound and between the sheets but when my social media presence becomes a major problem, the team’s owner brings in a PR expert to clean up my image...
    Categorized as:
    sports  new adult  humor  contemporary  baseball  m-f
  • Perfect Strangers by Carly Phillips

    Perfect Strangers by Carly Phillips

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    One night.No strings.Things just got complicated.Between long hours in the ER and failing to please her demanding father, Dr. Alexa Collins barely has time for a life, and the strain is starting to take its toll.On a rare night out, she can’t resist getting a little crazy on the dance floor. Or playfully crooking her finger at the sinfully hot football player watching her every move...
  • Player's Kiss by Sienna Blake

    Player's Kiss by Sienna Blake

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    I'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.An absolute PR nightmare...
    Categorized as:
    new adult  sports  contemporary  humor
  • Morning Wood by Megan Wade

    Morning Wood by Megan Wade

    Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Get ready to fall in love with the mountain men of Clearwater Construction! These blue collar men are about to meet the women of their dreams!In Morning Wood by Megan Wade, chef Piper and carpenter Levi have a misunderstanding over lumber and cold showers that leads to a punny union to last the ages..
  • Lost, Found, Loved  : a bad boy new adult romance novel by London Casey, Karolyn James

    Lost, Found, Loved : a bad boy new adult romance novel by London Casey, Karolyn James

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    It's all supposed to be fake. Until it turns real. Bella: My car broke down. Now I'm getting tattooed by the guy who saved me... and I'm sort of engaged to him. Don't worry, it's all fake. Well, it's supposed to be... Zayne: I've been staring at the wedding invitation for months. She sent it to me as one last jab to my heart. All I want is that one chance to get back at her...
  • Fake Fiancée Goals by Barbi Cox

    Fake Fiancée Goals by Barbi Cox

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I had simple goals. Move to a small town don't date women that hate my guts.Unless she's sexy, has curves in all the right places and needs a fake fiancee too.Easy Right? Wrong!My usual type. Blonde with commitment issues and a little crazy.The new neighbor that hates me and my loud parties?She's not my type. But my body says that's a lie...
  • Devil in Disguise by Rosalind James

    Devil in Disguise by Rosalind James

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The 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 ratings
    I’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...
  • 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 ratings
    From 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...
  • In Her Words by London Casey, Karolyn James

    In Her Words by London Casey, Karolyn James

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    When one night creates a forever they never saw coming. CASS: I always remember Scarlett as the one night stand that got away from me. I fell in love; she took off. It feels like a lifetime ago now though. I traded in my guitar for a needle, working at St. Skin, bringing other people's stories to life through tattoos. Though I still think about her, I know I'll never see her again...
  • 10 Dates by Emily James

    10 Dates by Emily James

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Joanie Fox can't wait to settle down and marry the man of her dreams. However, when her engagement starts to look more stalemate than soulmate, her best friend stages an intervention sure to make even the most hardened, serial daters wince: 10 Dates in 10 Days...
  • Timber by Remy Blake

    Timber by Remy Blake

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    All I wanted was some no-strings attached sex, where small talk wasn’t necessary. There'd be no reminders of laundry that needed to be done and my endless list of responsibilities could be forgotten. Signing up for the Timber dating app was my answer. No wining or dining; just sex. Those were my rules...
  • Always Making Waves by Ali Parker, Weston Parker

    Always Making Waves by Ali Parker, Weston Parker

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Water, waves, and women. That’s my focus for my time at Pro-U. As it should be for a guy who looks like me. Unfortunately, I failed English the semester before and now I’m scrambling to keep my spot on the swim team and on the campus. The last place I expected to find help was from a hot goodie-goodie on the girls’ team...
  • Heavy Load Beast Mode by Penn Rivers

    Heavy Load Beast Mode by Penn Rivers

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    As the motto on the side of his truck Got a heavy load? Go Beast Mode.. . Things get hot and heavy--emphasis on hot--when a tow-truck driver meets the plus-size beauty of his dreams at his local gym. Except she wants nothing to do with him and his rough ways. When she gets stuck in a storm, he'll get his chance to prove he's got what it takes to haul her off her feet... and into his arms...
  • Take Me, Sir: Billionaire's Sub Book 3 by M. S. Parker

    Take Me, Sir: Billionaire's Sub Book 3 by M. S. Parker

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    When a chance meeting brings together twenty-two year-old Kyndall Letlow, and London-born billionaire Dean Stokes, both claim that they're only looking for a one-night stand. Fate, however, has something else in mind. Unable to stay away from each other, Kyndall and Dean struggle to overcome family disapproval and a secret that could put everyone at risk...
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    sports  new adult  humor  contemporary
  • Caged by Brittany Crowley

    Caged by Brittany Crowley

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Savannah I was perfectly content with my life, or at least I thought I was. Then Zander ‘The Hitman’ Cage walked into my bar with those hypnotizing blue eyes and everything I ever thought I wanted flew out the window. Giving him a chance was the easiest decision I ever made. He ripped apart my safe little existence and took me along for the ride of my life...
  • Mine Forever by Mia Ford

    Mine Forever by Mia Ford

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    One Sexy Flight Attendant One Hot Pilot And an eventful flight together! Drew My job as a Pilot is demanding I enjoy being in control! Until I meet Jess, my hot blonde flight attendant There's nothing about her that doesn't drive me crazy No matter what time and what place But getting involved with a woman is the last thing I wanted And now I dream doing some very inappropriate things...
  • The Race by Alice Ward

    The Race by Alice Ward

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I like it fast. She likes it faster. Who will win this race? As founder and CEO of UnCaged Fitness, I sponsor some of the hottest fitness properties around. Top female athletes and models beg for my attention. I’m rich. I’m ruthless. And when it comes to my business, I don’t play around. Until Emma James and her beautiful curves comes to Daytona...
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    sports  new adult  humor  contemporary  m-f
  • Bearded Brothers: Mountain Brothers Series Box Set by K.C. Crowne

    Bearded Brothers: Mountain Brothers Series Box Set by K.C. Crowne

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Five sexy mountain men and the lucky ladies who capture their hearts.   Transport yourself into the charming and magical town of Blue River, Colorado as we follow the rugged, rowdy and hot Hunter brothers in their quests to find lasting love on the mountains...
  • Kiss and Tell by Athena Wright

    Kiss and Tell by Athena Wright

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Connor Moore is off-limits. There’s absolutely no way I’m giving into his charm.After all, I’d never be able to live with the rumors it would cause.But despite myself, I’m drawn to his dark eyes, to the curve of his smile, to the wistfulness and pain in his voice when he talks about his past.Connor’s slightest touch sets my skin aflame. My lips beg for his kiss. My body hungers for his...
  • Dating Your Arrogant Athlete by Lana Dash

    Dating Your Arrogant Athlete by Lana Dash

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Rule #1: Don't Drop the Ball.Jamie Hayes is a star baseball player with an ego to match. But when we are forced to work together, I see there is more to this arrogant athlete than I originally thought...
  • Foreplay: A Bad Boy's Baby Romance by Rye Hart

    Foreplay: A Bad Boy's Baby Romance by Rye Hart

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Cybersex has never been so great. Mr. Dreamy was a welcomed distraction. I let him own me in the worst way. Over and over. But he's been keeping a secret from me. And I have a feeling my growing belly has something to do with it. I have no problem getting girls in bed. Though with millions on the line my options were limited. So I created a profile on a dating site and got busy...
  • Find Me a Valentine by Summer Cooper, Hazel Parker

    Find Me a Valentine by Summer Cooper, Hazel Parker

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A charity Valentine’s Ball with the rich and famous. Invite only. A filthy rich sexy billionaire with the highest bid. A hot as hell music mogul ready to rock you however you like it. A high profile hockey player who carries a hard stick. What more can you ask for on Valentine’s Day? Screw red roses and a hot date! We got you covered...
  • Single Dad’s Spring Break: A Billionaire's Second Chance Romance by Rye Hart

    Single Dad’s Spring Break: A Billionaire's Second Chance Romance by Rye Hart

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Even after so many years, the attraction is f*cking undeniable.USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, RYE HART.Money can't fill the void inside my chest.Brooke is the only women who can make me whole.But, I screwed things up years ago.And she blames me for her insecurities around men.Luckily, Spring Break brought us to the same Caribbean island.She needs to know I've changed...
  • The Captain's Secret Baby by A.J. Wynter

    The Captain's Secret Baby by A.J. Wynter

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A Billionaire. A Hockey Star...and a BABYWe're from two separate worlds.I'm the heir to a billion dollar corporation and he's a small town mechanic.It was supposed to be a summer fling.And yeah, it was fun while it lasted.But, we're from two separate worlds and it will never work...
  • Dirty Prince by A.J. Wynter

    Dirty Prince by A.J. Wynter

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    In hockey, dirty is a term to describe an outstanding deke.And, you could say that my father pulled the biggest dirty of all.I just found out that I am the secret love child of a hockey titan.Growing up, he didn't want to have anything to do with me; and now, my new step-sister is trying to keep the whole thing a secret.If that sounds complicated, it gets way worse...
  • Win a Date with a Bully by Kate Tilney

    Win a Date with a Bully by Kate Tilney

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A curvy CEO wants redemption with the bully who made high school hard for her but is surprised with what she finds when she wins a date with him at a charity bachelor auction.Bridger Kade and his buddies made high school a living h-e-double hockey sticks for me. Now he's the captain of Seattle's hockey team and people everywhere want to date him.Everyone, except me...
  • The Rock Star's Fake Fiancée by Kenzie Reed

    The Rock Star's Fake Fiancée by Kenzie Reed

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    That grin should come with a warning label. 'Addictive. May cause dizziness, heart palpitations, dampened underwear, and a lifetime of regret.'I’ve got plenty of reasons to hate Sebastian Monroe, the sexy lead singer of Heat Lightning. 1.) He doesn’t remember our soul-scorching kiss ten years ago. 2.) He very rudely refused to play at my home town’s 300th anniversary celebration. And 3...
  • Marrying his Brother by Tia Siren

    Marrying his Brother by Tia Siren

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    She wants to marry my brother. I want to marry her. I’ll settle for a fake-engagement. But I won’t give up until I win… for real. I’m Harry, the better brother – even if I’m the black sheep of the family. Amber's my brother's ex. Too bad William broke her heart. Now I’m taking over. I can love her so much deeper than he. Bring her to ecstasy with my touch...
    Categorized as:
    sports  new adult  humor  military  contemporary
  • Field-Tripped by Nicole Archer

    Field-Tripped by Nicole Archer

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I was done with games. But playing with her is so much fun. Ten years ago, I was all set to compete in the winter Olympics. Then I lost everything—my career, my best friend, and my girlfriend. After that, I stopped playing games for good. I swore never to go back to Colorado. Too many bad memories. Plus, she’s still there...
  • Keeping His Secret: A Secret Baby Romance by Kira Blakely

    Keeping His Secret: A Secret Baby Romance by Kira Blakely

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    My job doesn't allow for love. But I'm not letting her go.   I've built my fortune on being covert. Innocent lives depend on my silence. Living a double life leaves no time for love. But Lilly makes me want to leave it all behind. Show my true colors, and see hers too. Her eyes give new meaning to 'top-secret.' Her innocence disarms me...
  • The Fight by Alice Ward

    The Fight by Alice Ward

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Cherry = Ripe and Delicious. Too tempting.Even though I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, I built my own successful R&D company from scratch. I’m always looking for talent. That’s how I meet Cherry Bomb — underground MMA fighting princess. After watching one match, I’m hooked and sign her on as my newest investment.Sweet, tart, and fresh, I want to do more than spar with her. I want her...
    Categorized as:
    sports  new adult  humor  contemporary  mma-boxing  m-f
  • His Curvy Woman by Elisa Leigh

    His Curvy Woman by Elisa Leigh

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Hunter Stone had to leave town unexpectedly in the middle of his senior year of high school. He didn't get to say goodbye. Now that he's back he's only interested in one thing, making his best friend's little sister HIS. Whitley had compared all men to the boy she loved when she was just a girl. Now that she's older, no one but him will do, too bad she has no idea where he is...
  • WINE HARD, BABY by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

    WINE HARD, BABY by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes an Enemies-to-Lovers Romantic Comedy.CAUTION: CONTAINS HOT COWBOY. Do not mix with wine. Avoid watching him do shirtless labor on hot days.SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE: Feeling of extreme temptation, excessive drooling over his abs, elevated heart rate, and loss of coherent thoughts when in his presence.My name is Camila Clark...
  • Business & Pleasure by Tia Siren

    Business & Pleasure by Tia Siren

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    Grant Jacobs. S*x god in a suit. My new boss.He's my dad's best friend.The man I've been crushing on since high school.Now the hunger in his eyes is making me weak.And he wants to teach me everything he knows... Grant: I promised Crissy's dad to keep her out of trouble. So I hired her as my PA. Man was that a mistake. Her sassy mouth is made for kissing. Her curves for sin...
  • Short-Term Shag by Kat Baxter

    Short-Term Shag by Kat Baxter

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    This single mom just might be royally screwed…JillianI’m a single mom who works hard to provide for her kid. When my son is away for a week of camp and a friend offers me his condo with a view of the beach for the week, of course I take him up on it! I’m single, not stupid. It’s all fun and games until I get trapped in an elevator with my particular brand of catnip: the hot nerd…...
  • Wishing on Snowflakes by Natalie Parker

    Wishing on Snowflakes by Natalie Parker

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    GwenPeople don’t exactly know me for my coordination around here.Hell, I couldn’t even storm out on my cheating, embezzling ex, gracefully.Ah well, life is full of tradeoffs, like this brand new custom snowboard I confiscated from the jerkwad that I don’t know what the hell to do with - that is until I meet a handsome nerdy snowboard instructor who has an idea...
  • Single Dad's Sweetheart by Amelia Wilde

    Single Dad's Sweetheart by Amelia Wilde

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    He’ll give her more than just a kiss. Wilder Felix isn’t coming to some middle-of-nowhere town hours outside the city because he wants to. He has no other choice. He’s a devastated rock star on a required vacation. That’s all this is. He’ll force himself to write and indulge his daughter Isabella’s love of chocolate hearts...
  • Wild Card by Ava Ashley

    Wild Card by Ava Ashley

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The hits that hurt the most are the ones you don’t see coming. For me, that hit came six years ago when the girl next door, my best friend, betrayed me. I’ve spent every day since then learning how to protect myself. How to fight. How to shove the memories of her so deep they never see the light of day. The taste of her lips, the brush of her hair against my face as we ... anyway, it worked...
    Categorized as:
    sports  new adult  humor  military  contemporary
  • Adrenaline Crush by Sunniva Dee

    Adrenaline Crush by Sunniva Dee

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Extreme-sport junkie, Cameron, is every woman's dream. Except he's not the fall-in-love kinda guy. Cam's friend with benefits, Swedish Ingela, can't stop loving on-and-off-again boyfriend, Bo, even though it's killing her. Moving on seems impossible...
  • Hungry for Wade by Elisa Leigh

    Hungry for Wade by Elisa Leigh

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Wade Moore is the town's sheriff. He loves his job, he loves his town, and secretly he loves the town's baker. Too bad for him she's not interested in him that way. Instead he's content to be her one of her best friends getting to eat her treats and be as close to her as he can get. Chloe Sweets owns Sweets Treats, the only bakery in her little town. She's happy, sort of...
  • The Drop Zone by Shandi Boyes

    The Drop Zone by Shandi Boyes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Look up 'cocky' in the dictionary--overconfident, arrogant, and has an answer for everything. That's Colby McGregor, third in line for the McGregor billionaire dynasty, adventure capitalist, and all-round pain in my backside.It's my ability to siphon the attitude from his veins that brought us together, but it's the above points keeping me around...
  • Protecting What's Mine  (Playing with Trouble) by Ava Gray

    Protecting What's Mine (Playing with Trouble) by Ava Gray

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When a former military, MMA fighter, and a hot alpha male saves you from a purse thief... there’s only one thing you can do. Fall in love. Zane made my heart race... and stop at the same time.It could be his charm or his intriguing character.I was too taken by him to care what drew me to him.But one thing was for sure...I had to stop myself from falling deeper...
  • Boss Daddy: A Secret Baby Romance by Natasha L. Black

    Boss Daddy: A Secret Baby Romance by Natasha L. Black

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 5 ratings
    An ordinary life, that’s all I wanted.But the chemistry between us is anything but ordinary.I’m back in my hometown after two decades in the military.She’s the new girl working at the bar.Next thing I know, I’m teaching her to mix drinks and making her laugh.This energy between us is insane.The sparks in one look could start a forest fire, I swear.She acts like she wants to disappear...
  • Detoured by Love by Michelle Lynn

    Detoured by Love by Michelle Lynn

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    Carly Lincoln is just months away from claiming her overdue promotion. The plush corner office, the view, the prestige is finally within her grasp. She’s worked her entire life to make her dream, her reality. But when an unexpected boulder blocks her perfectly paved path, Carly is forced to reevaluate her goals. Bryant Garrity is just months away from another season...
  • Garrett's Obsession by Loni Nichole

    Garrett's Obsession by Loni Nichole

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    When it comes to love, this football coach is done playing by the rules.Garrett MarshAs the high school football coach, I'm supposed to play by the rules. Except the rules are standing in the way of the one thing I want…Ciara Sharp. She dropped everything to provide for her brother when their parents died. Now, she's untouchable, or so says the school board. But I'm done listening to reason...
  • Jackson by Eve Jagger

    Jackson by Eve Jagger

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    From USA Today Bestselling Author Eve Jagger Sometimes what you want, isn't what you need... When I met Skylar my whole world changed... Skylar's spontaneous, beautifully chaotic. She's an irresistible storm about to let loose. She dances like a firecracker and finds the sexiest ways to get in trouble. She breaks into buildings and knows all of Atlanta's best taco trucks...
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