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The Billionaire's Secrets by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFormer rock star Xander Sinclair may be out of rehab, but he’s not out of the woods. Still haunted by his parents’ murders, he has secluded himself in his Amesport mansion and dodges any attempted contact from his two brothers. Struggling not to fall into relapse, he believes he’s battling his demons alone. That is, until Samantha arrives to work as his live-in housekeeper...Categorized as:
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Endeared by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter finishing a hard-won medical residency, Owen Sinclair now lives his dream as a family physician. The windfall that brought him newfound wealth has also made handsome Dr. Sinclair the town’s most eligible bachelor... -
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![Being Mrs. Cane by Shanora Williams]()
Being Mrs. Cane by Shanora Williams
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThey say there is happiness at the end of every love story, but they never truly mention the hardships it takes to get there. With Cane, I’d been through hell and back, and now, I was going to be walking up the alter, promising my life to a man that I’d gambled everything for. Some would call me dumb. Some would deem me insane. Others would say I was a fool in love...Categorized as:
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![Show Me Forever by Layla Hagen]()
Show Me Forever by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI moved to Chicago six months ago, determined to finally open my own bakery. My landlady was this sweet woman who treated me like her granddaughter. Then she sold the house. Now the devil himself is my landlord and neighbor since I live in the guesthouse on his property. Declan Maxwell is moody, unreasonable, and takes himself far too seriously. Unfortunately for me, he’s also damn sexy... -
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![The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott]()
The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsBillionaire Max Hamilton thought he was finally starting to find contentment, more than two years after losing his wife Mia in a tragic drowning accident. He'd been reunited with a sister he hadn’t realized existed. Finally he had family again, a reprieve from the pain and loneliness that had haunted him since his devastating loss...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Cheap Trick by Emily Goodwin]()
Cheap Trick by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDanielle Cross has spent her whole life running from breakups and troubles. She’s never stayed in the same place for long…until now.The moment she walks through the doors of Logan Dawson’s bar, there’s an attraction between them neither can deny. And when Danielle needs a date to her sister’s wedding, Logan is the man for the job...Categorized as:
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![Affirmation by Sawyer Bennett]()
Affirmation by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThings are off, and I can’t quite put my finger on it. Some things, however, are the same. For example, the sex with Matt is just as nuclear and consistent as it always has been. Still… I feel like I’m holding onto Matt with my fingertips, like he’s on the verge of slipping away and I don’t know what to do... -
![The Renegade Billionaire by Avery Maxwell]()
The Renegade Billionaire by Avery Maxwell
He’s got two reasons for getting out of bed every morning: Running his family’s empire and ruining his father. Braxton Reyes doesn’t have time for anything else in his life. At least not until his grandfather’s will is read. The only man Braxton ever trusted has just derailed everything he’s worked for... -
![Bodyguard by Night by Taryn Quinn]()
Bodyguard by Night by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsProtecting my best friend's new sister-in-law Willow from a fan who wants to get a little too close is a no-brainer. Just requires me to do some checking around, to act as her shadow for a while, maybe even give her a place to stay so I can keep an eye on her—all so my best friend's small-town wedding to Willow's sister goes off without a hitch...Categorized as:
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Always Destined by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSo I lied about my best friend’s older brother being my boyfriend. I never expected him to find out in this humiliating way…Loki Berkshire… There are some unwritten BFF codes… abiding rules, you might call them.No one has to speak them.You just know.Like coveting my best friend’s older brother. Bad idea.Wanting to kiss him more than I want to take my next breath. Really bad idea...Categorized as:
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![Confessions of a Litigation God by Sawyer Bennett]()
Confessions of a Litigation God by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWARNING, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK from Matt Connover, Litigation God: Please do not attempt to read my story in public, as my sexual proclivities have been known to cause squirming in your seat, squeezing of your legs together and unintentional moaning, sometimes with spontaneous bursts of laughter at random moments... -
![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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![Loved by Ivy Smoak]()
Loved by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI’m an addict.It’s hard for me to know the difference between addiction and love.But when I’m with Penny, I don’t need any other vices. I feel like I can breathe for the first time in years. I feel…whole.I know I’ve messed up so much in my life. But it’s time to move forward. It’s time to make amends. Because no one deserves to be punished forever.Even a monster like me deserves to be loved...Categorized as:
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![The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire]()
The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's a single dad, billionaire CEO, and father to twin terrors. She's desperate to support her daughter. Falling in love with the nanny is complicated.Scarlett:I have less than $2,000 in my checking account and I need a job.My ex took off with his assistant and millions of dollars that he stole in a Ponzi scheme...Categorized as:
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![Priceless Treasure by Melody Anne]()
Priceless Treasure by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAshton Storm had always possessed a sense of humor, but he tended to be more thoughtless and self-absorbed than his other siblings. He skated along through life, enjoying the finer things. That was until one day his father had enough and gave him an ultimatum. He either did his father’s bidding, or his ride on easy street came to an instant stop... -
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Mitigation by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsI’ve seen a new side to Matt Connover. He’s proven to me that there is something inside him other than icy control and masculine force. I’ve seen care… tenderness… even protectiveness. I’ve seen vulnerability. But Matt Connover’s issues run deep. I know Cal hurt him deeply, and he keeps himself protected because of that... -
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Unlucky Like Us by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
From New York Times bestselling authors Krista and Becca Ritchie comes the next installment in their steamy contemporary romance series. Luna and Donnelly are back again in their second novel, bringing the weird, the sexy, and heartfelt heat... -
![Cruel King by K.A. Linde]()
Cruel King by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA new stand alone fake relationship romance set in the glitz and glamour of the Cruel world from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde...The most eligible bachelor in New York City just asked me to be his fake fiancé.Gavin King is six and a half feet of delectable billionaire with a devil’s smile that says he knows exactly what he’s going to do to me later. Because he has...Categorized as:
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![Branded by a Song by L.J. Evans]()
Branded by a Song by L.J. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHas this country-rock legend finally met his match? A woman who can fill the aching void for “more” that’s been missing from his life? Brady O’Neil tells the world he’s temporarily returning to upstate New York to help his sister. While it’s the truth, he’s also searching for the soul his music has lost... -
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![Wild In The Windy City: The Anthology Volume 3 by Rachel Brookes, Audrey Carlan]()
Wild In The Windy City: The Anthology Volume 3 by Rachel Brookes, Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew Year's Eve on Navy Pier.A sexy, breathless night.Eighteen authors bring magic, steam, and romance to the Resolution Gala on Navy Pier this New Year’s Eve. Don’t miss the fireworks.All proceeds from this anthology benefit Bernie's Book Bank (https://www.berniesbookbank.org/)RELEASE DATE December 10, 2019Look for a pre-order link later this Fall!ANTHOLOGY AUTHORS:Rachel BrookesAudrey CarlanL.M... -
![The Bloody Prince by Edwina Darke]()
The Bloody Prince by Edwina Darke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShould your true love drive you crazy?Katie Warray knows that heroes rarely live up to expectations. Especially not the charming, roguishly handsome, thriller writer she’s had a crush on since she was a teenager. It’s disappointing that Tristan Prince turns out to be more frog than fairytale. But Katie doesn’t have to like the man to be his new editor.Tristan Prince doesn’t take much seriously... -
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Mollify by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDean "Mr. O" Kellar has been following closely in the footsteps of his famous adopted father for years, but when Megan Davis pops back into his life suddenly he starts following him in a new light. She was the girl who saved Dean when they were children and the girl he needs to save now... -
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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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![Jacob by V.H. Nicolson]()
Jacob by V.H. Nicolson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOnce upon a time… You know the story… prince meets princess. Evil thwarts their love, and the prince must fight for her heart. Good always wins and there is a stunning wedding at the castle on the hill. I used to dream of having a fairy tale love story of my own, but I don’t think the author of mine got the memo because right now, I’m shackled to a bed, scared for my life... -
![Vetting His Kitten by Mink]()
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... -
![Inked By My Sister's Ex by Flora Ferrari]()
Inked By My Sister's Ex by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy sister is all I’ve got.Kelly basically raised me after we lost our parents in a plane crash. When a douche made a joke about it, when life went bad, and when I needed her…She was there. Always.But I can’t stop crushing on her ex-boyfriend.Jamie Jensen is six and a half feet of pure muscle, his arms tattooed and strong, his hair silver…his aura brooding. Aura sounds so cheesy, but he has one...Categorized as:
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![Forever You by Scarlett Avery]()
Forever You by Scarlett Avery
This is my first ‘Pretty Woman’ gig. I didn’t see him coming. A brooding billionaire who wants to make all my problems disappear. But of course, there’s a catch… I made the fateful mistake of trusting a conman. Desperation has a funny way of making you to consider the unthinkable. On the brinks of financial disaster, I’m forced to play the only card I have left in my arsenal... -
![A Beautiful Sight by Sandi Lynn]()
A Beautiful Sight by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAt the age of eight years old, I lost two things: my parents and something that most people take for granted. It was at that moment I began to experience the world differently from everyone else. I accepted my fate, living my life to the fullest and the best way I know how. Giving up on love was something I had to do because men couldn’t cope with my condition... -
![I Just Want You by Kaylee Ryan]()
I Just Want You by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNew Standalone “Go to college,” they said. “Get a good job,” they said. “It will be a piece of cake.” Well, whoever they are, they lied. Sure, college was a blast, but after college, not so much. The finding a job to go with my expensive education, that part was not so easy. At least not until I was offered a position at the new club in town... -
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Seduced by Eden by Jade May
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne year. Countless lies. Inside Eden, I'm in control. Men fall at my feet. Because that's what I do find out what they really want...and give it to them. But when my sister needs life-saving surgery, I have to start playing a bigger game. It's that or allow myself to be cornered by my toxic family. Again. The deal is simple... -
![Does He Know? by Kaylee Ryan]()
Does He Know? by Kaylee Ryan
NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you a new standalone series surrounding five best friends who co-own a tattoo studio. "Does He Know?" is an age gap, brother's best friend, small town romance.EmersonIt’s not like I planned to fall for my older brother’s best friend.It just happened... -
![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... -
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![Julian by Michelle Heard]()
Julian by Michelle Heard
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA couple of drinks.A random stranger.It was only supposed to be one night.Turns out, the stranger is Julian Reyes.Formidable businessman. And my brother-in-law's new business partner.Chairman of Trinity Academy. Where I've just enrolled as a student.Coldhearted jerk. Who also happens to be ridiculously hot.Whenever we meet, it doesn't help I'm reminded of how amazing his hands felt on my body... -
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Leather and Lace by Lauren Landish
From Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Landish comes The Virgin Diaries, a series of take-charge alpha heroes and the sassy, innocent women who bring them to their knees. Dear Diary, I’m a whore. Okay, that’s definitely not true. But it might as well be, because that’s what everyone thinks of me... -
![The Heart of Us by Kennedy Fox]()
The Heart of Us by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Heart of Us is the fourth book in the Love in Isolation series by the USA Today Bestselling Duo Kennedy Fox. Each book in the series can be read in any order and stands completely alone. An official synopsis is coming soon... -
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Misconception by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI know rock stars. I grew up in the business, and now I make a living managing their tours. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly.Lots and lots of ugly.All that ugly is why I’ve sworn off dating rockers, but sleeping with them, well...I’ve been known to make the occasional exception.One sultry night in Vegas, Mo Aronson, lead singer of Unrequited, becomes one of those exceptions...Categorized as:
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![Thicker Than Water by Dylan Allen]()
Thicker Than Water by Dylan Allen
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLucia Vega is on a winning streak. Her book, Throw Away the Key has taken the country by storm. And now it’s being made into a movie. After years of chasing it, she can finally taste freedom. Reece Carras is one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. Handsome, rich and generous, he’s everything girls like her aren’t supposed to dream of. But dream she does...Categorized as:
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![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 Billionaire's Most Unexpected Triplets by Layla Valentine]()
The Billionaire's Most Unexpected Triplets by Layla Valentine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s the ruthless tyrant who practically runs this city,He’s definitely not daddy material,Too bad he’s about to have triplets!I’ve always been the girl who played by the rules,For one night only, Jack Leadsom made me forget all of that,It was supposed to be just business, but things quickly got out of hand,He had his fun — and I had mine — only for him to stab me in the back the moment the bed... -
![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.. -
![A Good Girl's Guide to Dominance by W.S. Greer]()
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![The Irresistible Irishman: For St. Patricks Day (A Holiday Springs novel) by M.J. Fields, Jessica Ruben]()
The Irresistible Irishman: For St. Patricks Day (A Holiday Springs novel) by M.J. Fields, Jessica Ruben
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA new and steamy Romantic Comedy from USA Today Bestselling Author MJ Fields and International Bestselling author Jessica RubenMinding my own business on St. Patrick's Day —with a beer in my hand and Shamrock panties beneath my skirt— I sat on a sticky barstool next to my best friend.I was expecting to chat about my latest read, but she had other plans..Categorized as:
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![My Curvy Bunny by Pippa Lux]()
My Curvy Bunny by Pippa Lux
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGood girls have never looked sweeter. WillowI’m doing all I can to stay afloat, to forget how lonely I am now that my sweet grandparents are gone. Applying for a second job as a waitress at Molly’s Grove, a beautiful, magical restaurant, seems like the perfect solution.But the pain follows me, tainting my excitement. My hope. Until I lay eyes on my new boss, Mason Aldridge...Categorized as:
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![Defiant Heir by Michelle Heard]()
Defiant Heir by Michelle Heard
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom International Bestseller Michelle Heard comes a new friends to lovers novel in The Heirs series. The man of my dreams is nothing short of perfect. Kao Reed is a hermit who loves to live in the shadows. With striking blue eyes and a gentle nature, he won my heart years ago. I’ve woven all my dreams and future around him. But then the worst happens...Categorized as:
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![Her Alpha Boss Undercover by Nichole Rose]()
Her Alpha Boss Undercover by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe's terrible at lying…but she's real good at making him squirm. NathanSomeone is out to ruin the family business and I promised my brothers I'd look into it.Going undercover is a lot harder than I expected.I'm a computer nerd. I have no clue what I'm doing. And I can't seem to stop watching Brooke Waters long enough to accomplish anything.She's so beautiful, but she doesn't like me much... -
![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... -
![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... -
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The Playboy's Fugitive Bride - Book Three by Ana E. Ross
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Ana E Ross, presents The Playboy's Fugitive Bride, Book Three in the Billionaire Brides of Granite Falls series: Does he have what it takes to tame this wildcat? Deadly threats from a loan shark to pay back a debt her late father incurred sends Nia Sylk on a desperate search for Massimo Andretti, the man she blames for her predicament and her...
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