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The Burial of a Player by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWalker Jareau prided himself on being a player. Women came a dime a dozen, and he was like a revolving door. .. until he met the one woman who threatened to swipe his player card—Jorja Sandifer. The beautiful dancer captivated him from the moment he laid eyes on her. It didn’t take long for the friends with benefits to migrate into an unconventional relationship, laced with a bit of toxicity... -
![A Love So Good: The Chamber Brothers by K. Renee]()
A Love So Good: The Chamber Brothers by K. Renee
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLife for the Chamber Brothers can be described many different ways but easy is a word that can never be used. After the death of their mother, brothers Priest and Nas step up to run their father’s drug empire. A true test of loyalty helps Priest Chamber find out his marriage isn’t really built on unconditional love... -
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![Diamonds Are Forever by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman]()
Diamonds Are Forever by Ashley Antoinette, JaQuavis Coleman
"The Diamond family has survived murder, deceit, and betrayal. Through it all, they're still standing tall, and a new era has begun. After surviving a failed attempt on her life, Breeze has moved into the queen's position by Zyir's side. Zyir has taken over the empire and locked down Miami's streets; the world is in his hands. But there is always new blood ready to overthrow the throne... -
![Tame Me by Kimberly Brown]()
Tame Me by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTHIS IS A RE-RELEASE! Julissa Charles has had enough of no love. Her experience with men is one that has never surpassed the bedroom. She has become accustomed to being used for what she possesses between her thighs. While she watches her best friend find love with the man of her dreams, she longs for a love all her own... -
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![A Cosy Countryside Christmas by Eliza J. Scott]()
A Cosy Countryside Christmas by Eliza J. Scott
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsElla Welford’s done with love. After having her fingers burnt, she’s been resolutely single for the last year and has sworn to stay that way. Joss Campion’s still reeling from a messy divorce and has vowed never to open his heart to love again. Growing up in the picturesque village of Lytell Stangdale, with the North Yorkshire Moors as their playground, Joss and Ella were best friends... -
![After Glow by Autumn Jones Lake]()
After Glow by Autumn Jones Lake
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOne uncovered truth shines a light on the throne of lies I’ve been sitting on for years. A revelation with the power to test the bonds of brotherhood like never before. My ruthless obsession to protect what’s mine burns hotter than ever. Promises I’ve made to my brothers I burn to keep. Vows made to my wife I swear to honor. Through the web of tangled loyalties, one thing remains clear... -
![Eternally Yours by Brenda Jackson]()
Eternally Yours by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFriends…. Attorney Syneda Walters and fellow attorney Clayton Madaris are just friends…the last two people likely to end up as lovers. Syneda holds all men at arm's length because of the father whose name she never knew. Clayton has always been a playboy, and no woman has ever come close to keeping his interest for very long... -
![Endeared by J.S. Scott]()
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... -
![This Much Is True by Adriana Locke]()
This Much Is True by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhen celebrity Laina Kelley bolted from her small hometown church on her wedding day, she ran to the first place that came to mind—the home of the local farrier, a gorgeous playboy who just so happens to be her first love … and biggest frenemy... -
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Waiting For Love by Marie Force
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsSometimes the best offense is a good rebound. .. Adam McCarthy has had a really bad week. In addition to nearly losing his three brothers in a tragic boating accident, his now ex-girlfriend has double-crossed him right out of the successful computer company he founded in New York City... -
![Season for Love by Marie Force]()
Season for Love by Marie Force
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHis idea of permanence is the VW van that takes him from one gig to the next. . . Owen Lawry has made a living as a traveling musician and enjoys his footloose and fancy free lifestyle... -
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Enchanted by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA snarky submissive princess. Sarah Stevens’s life is pretty sweet. By day, she’s a dedicated trauma nurse and by night, a fun-loving club sub. She adores her job, has a group of friends who have her back, and is a member of the hottest club in Dallas. So why does it all feel hollow? Could it be because she fell for her dream man and can’t forgive him for walking away from her? Nope... -
![The Love Bus by Annabelle Anders]()
The Love Bus by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI thought my life was perfect—until I found out my co-host-slash-fiancé was cheating on me. Live. On. TV. Overnight, I went from rising star to cautionary tale. Hiding in bed sounded like a solid plan. But fate (and my mother) had other ideas. Enter: The Love Bus. One ticket. A bunch of retirees, and The Southwest Bucket List Tour I never signed up for. I just wanted to escape the mess... -
![Isn't She Lucky by Tina Martin]()
Isn't She Lucky by Tina Martin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne reluctant night out. One irresistible bachelor. A second chance at love…. When Giada Gardner agrees to attend a charity bachelor auction, she’s expecting a night of forced smiles and conversation with a bottle of wine to help her get through it. She wasn’t expecting to lock eyes with one particular bachelor on the stage—a man she thought she’d never see again... -
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![The Bodyguard and the Bombshell by Lexi Blake]()
The Bodyguard and the Bombshell by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake comes a new story in her Masters and Mercenaries series…. The Bodyguard…. Nate Carter left Australia’s elite SASR unit after a tragic accident. Shattered by the experience, he thought taking a job in the States might be a good way to start over. His father’s former employer, McKay-Taggart, has a position for him in the bodyguard unit...Categorized as:
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![Submission by Carly Marie]()
Submission by Carly Marie
Everything Dean knows about himself is about to change. Dean’s friends see him as a genius who’s confident, successful, and Dominant. What they don’t see are insecurities that he’s hidden for years. An accident nearly took his life and left him scarred and in pain. His walls keep his secrets safe, but also prevent him from being the Daddy he once was... -
![Path To Realization by TheFeveredBookaholic]()
Path To Realization by TheFeveredBookaholic
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAsher Pryce hides behind a wall of secrets he's spent most of his life building up. How else is the adopted child whose birth parents run a drug cartel supposed to fit in? He's notorious for his overconfident swagger and total lack of patience for bullshit - a master of masks. The one thing in his life he can't fake? His feelings for his best friend's twin sister... -
![Sealed With A Kiss by Erin Nicholas]()
Sealed With A Kiss by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat’s a girl to do when her celebrity crush needs her to be his fake girlfriend? Keep her damned feelings to herself, of course. Child TV star turned adult wallflower Naomi LeClaire has vowed never to return to the spotlight. But when she’s stuck in a storm with Donovan Foster, the hot, charming, wild-life rescuing internet sensation, and she finally gives in and kisses him. .Categorized as:
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Heavy Petting by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s her best friend. A reformed bad boy turned hot teacher. And after one spur-of-the-moment Vegas wedding. .. her husband. Jordan Benoit and Fletcher Landry have been best friends since they were six. He’s always been The Guy. When she needed picked up, cheered up, or lifted up — like literally, to see the stage at a concert — Fletcher was the guy... -
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Ties That Bind by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt all started in college, in the turbulent sixties, when Randolph and Jenna became lovers. Randolph knew the moment he saw Jenna Haywood that he had to make her his. But the path to love is not an easy one. His wealthy Grandmother Julia disapproves of the match and unbeknowst to him, his brother's seemingly docile fiancee has a few plans of her own that she would like to set in motion... -
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Tempt Me at Midnight by Maureen Smith
Lexi Austin is living a fantasy. At the stroke of midnight, in the most romantic country in the world, a masked stranger sweeps her into his arms. But when the man turns out to be Quentin Reddick, Lexi's best friend since college, the celebrity chef knows she's in trouble. He may be the most irresistible man on the planet, but the powerhouse attorney is also the world's hardest partying bachelor...Categorized as:
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![Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee by Brenda Jackson]()
Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPretending to be Jared Westmoreland's fiancée wasn't high on Dana Rollins's list of priorities. But she owed him a favor, and Jared's persuasive charm and sinful masculinity--not to mention his sizzling kisses--were impossible to refuse... -
![Brie's Christmas Pearls by Red Phoenix]()
Brie's Christmas Pearls by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrie’s Christmas Pearls (Submissive in Love, #3). Christmas magic with a little kink…. Brie’s Master has kept something from her that threatens to tear them apart. When confronted, dark emotions are awakened but the couple is part of a tight community that won’t let them fail. Brie believes in the magic of Christmas and plans the perfect gift... -
![Caramel Drizzle by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Caramel Drizzle by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker! Can a hardware store crush provide the building blocks to happily-ever-after? Jordi Crouse is thrilled when she lands a new remodeling job. Sure, it's not a luxurious mansion or a fancy restaurant, but funky strip mall beauty shops deserve to be both gorgeous and functional, too... -
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![Birthday Cake by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Birthday Cake by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker! Her birthday wish never changes. Maybe this year, she’ll find her Daddy. Valerie Hopkins loves her dream job. Who wouldn't like being the personal assistant of a world-famous photographer? Working from home is great, but it also has a few disadvantages... -
![Atlas by Becca Jameson]()
Atlas by Becca Jameson
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Baby girl, I’m going to count to three…”. Carlee is doing just fine on her own. She doesn’t need a man in her life. They never treat her right anyway. She certainly doesn’t need her best friend’s brother to swoop into town and take over like he never left her. It takes him less than one day to cause her to lose her car, her job, and her apartment. Now she’s furious... -
![No More Spies by Lexi Blake]()
No More Spies by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKala Taggart has known she was in love with Cooper McKay since she was a young girl. But her wild-child ways sometimes clashed with Coop’s apple pie, all-American persona. After the worst night of Kala’s life, she decided to give up on having any kind of normalcy. She focused on her future and let the idea of Cooper go... -
![Malted Milk by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Malted Milk by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker! From dodging a matchmaking mother to finding her dream Daddy! Disconcerted by the handsome man who keeps watching her across the restaurant, Maya Rodriguez drops a stack of plastic glasses that clatter to the floor and draws everyone’s attention. After a quick apology, Maya gathers them up with a sigh... -
![Just Add Happiness by Julie Hatcher]()
Just Add Happiness by Julie Hatcher
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the author of Not Quite by the Book comes a deliciously witty novel about second chances, secret identities, and the art of rising above life’s bitter moments. At forty-six, Sophie Bianco’s life is half baked—trapped in a controlling marriage and estranged from her critical mother... -
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Resisting My Submission by Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe enticed my abandoned desires…and uncovered my guarded heart. I’m Samantha “Sammie” Radcliffe, queen of the bar at Club Genesis. They say first impressions mean everything, but either Maximus “Max” Gunn didn’t get the memo or doesn’t care. I can’t lie... -
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Talon by Pepper North
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Buttercup, try that one more time and see what happens…” Elizabeth Sinclair has just escaped from a lackluster marriage and isn’t about to try that again. She’s ready to spread her wings and find the one she really needs in her life–a tall, silver fox Daddy to make her heart skip beats... -
![Release Some Tension by Nicole Falls]()
Release Some Tension by Nicole Falls
It was always supposed to be a temporary thing. Ayumi Richards and Lewis Upton both desperately needed respite from the high stakes drama of their professional lives. A chance encounter at a local watering hole not only helped them find solace in each other, but forge a connection that defied any so-called logic to which they’d both previously ascribed. -
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Maraschino Cherry by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker! Could her frustrating next-door neighbor be the one man who discovers her Little side? No-nonsense detective Nicoya Stevens doesn't tolerate any shenanigans at the police station or in her personal life... -
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A Callahan Wedding by Monica Murphy
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe sweet and sexy conclusion to New York Times bestselling author, Monica Murphy’s standalone Callahan series, bringing readers along for the ride as fan favorites, Jake and Hannah get married! Hannah Walsh. Gorgeous. Intelligent. My first love. My high school sweetheart. My everything. And now my fiancée...Categorized as:
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![Wanted: Understanding Daddy by Sammi Cee]()
Wanted: Understanding Daddy by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIs it possible for a renewed friendship to lead to more? Dylan’s life changed for the worse back in middle school. Because of that, he ghosted his best friend, Brett, out of fear and embarrassment. Now, as things finally come together for him, he’s more concerned with earning a place back in Brett’s life than he is about finding the Daddy his friends think he needs... -
![With Love, This Christmas by Kimberly Brown]()
With Love, This Christmas by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNoelle Ackerman loves Christmas and plans to make this Christmas the most special of all. After five years of living in Paris, she has returned home to Grand Hills, the place where love has always dwelled for her. Love for Noelle is not only her family but with the man who stole her heart at the tender age of five. Kane Weston aka Noelle’s tall, dark, and handsome best friend... -
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New Beginnings by D. A. Young
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe gang is all back in Whiskey Row for another adventure filled with love, life and laughter as the year comes to an end. With the New Year drawing closer nothing is certain, except the knowledge that every day brings a chance for a new beginning. This is book 2 in the Men of Whiskey Row Series and a novella. It is important to read book 1 before reading this book. Must be 18+ to read... -
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Love, Honor, and Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn a bonus Montgomery Ink novella, it seems that falling for your best friend isn’t as easy as fiction says and friends of the Montgomerys might finally find their happy ever after. Wedding planner Arianna King had everything planned out down to the last detail until her father’s ultimatum changed everything. Now she’s alone, trying to open her own business, and seemingly failing at every corner... -
![Where We Found Our Heart by Natasha Bishop]()
Where We Found Our Heart by Natasha Bishop
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIsaiah. I had my chance at a family and it was stolen from me. I was told I was a joke, so that’s just what I’ll be. But then she gives me news that turns my whole life upside down. Nina Williams is my second chance at a family and she might just be the missing key to my heart. I just need to prove to her I’m not the joke I pretend to be. Nina...Categorized as:
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TURN by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTURN is coming. .. . January 12th, 2018. TURN (Gentry Generations). By Cora Brent. I’m determined to leave my mistakes in the past and turn things around. These days I’m back in school, I’m surrounded by my wonderful, crazy family and I’m working for my dad. Then Curtis Mulligan happens... -
![Wanting Winona: A Contemporary Daddy Dom Romance by Maren Smith]()
Wanting Winona: A Contemporary Daddy Dom Romance by Maren Smith
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo one said being an adult was easy. Turns out, being a Little is even harder. After almost a year of construction, the Castle looms on the cusp of its grand reopening. The only problem is, it isn't ready. Something is up with the construction crew Marshall hired to get them back to full working order... -
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Everlast by Alex Grayson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author, Alex Grayson, comes an emotionally captivating love story that rivals time. .. . I met him when I was eight and he saved me from the bullies on the school playground. The next day, he called me his girl. When we were thirteen, we began to look at each other differently. At fourteen, we shared our first kiss... -
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Dark Devotion by Cora Kent
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsResistance is futile; I will have Christine. With every breath she takes, she's one step closer to being mine . When she finally gives in, I'll leave her yearning for more. Dark Devotion takes place the night before the start of Dark Obsession. When Christine's mother dies, it leaves Niccolo with his eyes on the only prize her daughter... -
![Eats for Free by Danielle Allen]()
Eats for Free by Danielle Allen
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsEats for FreeA Veterans Day Hot Holiday HookupThe sign said Veterans eat for free. And that’s exactly what I let him do. -
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![Dirty Daddies by Maren Smith, Maggie Ryan]()
Dirty Daddies by Maren Smith, Maggie Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStrong, sexy, dirty as hell. .. twelve Daddy Doms who know what they want. Twelve women who just don't stand a chance. Dirty Daddies is a sultry anthology of panty-melting romances starring twelve commanding Daddy Doms who won't accept anything less than total surrender... -
![Adoring Ali & Ace by Pepper North]()
Adoring Ali & Ace by Pepper North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe best souvenirs for a Daddy? His perfect Littles. On vacation at the coast, Zeke expects to find sand, ocean breezes, and relaxation. To his delight, he discovers two captivating locals who he suspects are Littles. Ali and Ace are best friends and lovers. Determined to stay together, the duo know that someone is missing from their lives... -
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A Change of Heart by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was never meant to fall for her best friend’s brother. .. Seren has had a soft spot for her best friend’s brother for as long as she can remember. But when she starts to see Kit as more than just a friend, she knows she’s on dangerous ground. Avoiding him is probably her best course of action, but that’s easier said than done when you live on a tiny island... -
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Split Decision by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWinnie sees it one way - Jonathan sees it another. Where will the decision land? -
![The Love Dare by Asia Monique]()
The Love Dare by Asia Monique
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLily Fredericks has many fears, but losing out on the love that Devin Booker is offering to her on a silver platter is number one on that list. Aware of her intense feelings for the man ten years her senior, Lily comes to a decision, but not before Devin ups the ante. *Please note, though this story has a beginning, middle, and end it is short in form... -
![Bad Cupcakes by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Bad Cupcakes by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker! Everyone should be bad every once in a while, shouldn’t they? Gather a group of Littles, and who knows what will happen? Enjoy the beloved characters of the Little Cakes series as they indulge in a much-needed break from following all the rules, and treat yourself to this sweet and naughty update on each couple's decadent journey to...
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