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Hail Mary by Lani Lynn Vale
Mary Persephone Hail Mary—well-wished-for child. Persephone—destruction. Hail—well that speaks for itself. Her name is painful to think about. Mary, his newfound daughter, isn’t a wished-for child. Persephone, though? Yeah, destruction is a fitting description. And Hail? Yeah, that’s just the final f-you... -
Running on Diesel by Melissa Foster
A funny, sexy, and emotionally riveting standalone contemporary romance by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster. RUNNING ON DIESEL is the perfect love story for those who enjoy fiercely loyal and insanely sexy alpha heroes, smart, sassy heroines, strong family bonds, bikers, babies, and more!Desmond “Diesel” Black is a Nomad with the Dark Knights motorcycle club...Categorized as:
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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... -
Crazy, Wicked Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsScorching heat, laugh-out-loud humor, and swoon-worthy moments abound in this sexy new standalone romance by New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melissa Foster.What happens when the player gets played?Sidney Carver has a big problem, and he goes by the name of Dwayne “Gunner” Wicked: six-plus feet of muscular, motorcycle-riding, animal-loving deliciousness...Categorized as:
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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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Nobody Knows by Lani Lynn Vale
All he ever wanted was to matter to someone.What he didn’t know was that he did matter to someone.Someone that worried about him every single day that he was gone.Malachi Gabriel Gnocchi was missing for two years. Thanks to a mission gone wrong, not only had he been captured, but his best friend along with his fellow teammates had been taken, too... -
The Trap by Maggie Cole
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA sexy lawyer who reduces men to putty in her hands. A former real estate mogul framed for embezzlement. When Claire Whitfield meets the dazzling Ethan Knight, she’s not prepared for the sizzling attraction she feels toward her client. She’s supposed to be prepping him for an FBI interrogation, and acting on her desires would be unethical and illegal... -
Rescued by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKane Townsend was with the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit until one case changed everything. Hampered by the red tape preventing him from saving an innocent life, Kane left the FBI and started his own private contracting company. Kane was called in to rescue people all over the world when the government couldn’t or wouldn’t get involved... -
Forever Notorious by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAbigail Mueez knows all about being something you’re not. Everyone knows she works security in Washington D.C., but that wasn’t exactly the truth. There are many layers of deception in Abby’s life from her job to the man she’s with—a man she doesn’t have time to fall in love with when her life and so much more was on the line. Too bad she didn’t tell her heart that... -
Charlie Foxtrot: An OPS Protector Romance Novel by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMummies.Yeah, you heard me right. That’s my next job—protecting a mummy.It wouldn’t be a problem, except someone doesn’t want this particular mummy to make it to the museum.Not to mention one of my teammates thinks this particular mummy is cursed.On top of this ridiculous job, I’ve also met the most gorgeous woman in the world... -
Mountain Daddy's Fate: A Mountain Man's Baby, Second Chance Romance (Mountain Men of Liberty) by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"Let me get this straight... you dumped me twelve years ago. Now, you need my protection from the man you're about to marry?"How is this my life!?!Three things I know about Eli:1. I broke his heart over a decade ago.2. The reason I left him was unspeakable. A secret I've kept hidden all these years.3. Even though I'm engaged to another man I'm still madly in love with him... -
YOLO by Lani Lynn Vale
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsGarrett Carter knew the moment he saw her years prior that she was the one. His one, however, had a fiancé. And she was rich. She also lived out of state. So what other option did he have but to let her go? Years later, he sees her again at her worst. Her husband-to-be has stranded her on a hiking trail with a head wound, convinced she’s faking her blindness...Categorized as:
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Engaging the Billionaire by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIf we can’t outrun the past, we won’t have a future. The rock on her hand is real, but our engagement is a fake. Once upon a time, I dreamed of buying her a ring, until everything blew up in my face. That was the past, and this is business. At least, it is until I kiss her. It's supposed to be part of the act — and it is — right until my lips touch hers. I forget where we are... -
Join the Club by Lani Lynn Vale
There are a few lessons one has to learn for themselves. Then there are the lessons that most people don’t have to learn because it’s just not done. For instance, most people know instinctively that they shouldn’t crave the mother of their brother’s child. Bourne Pena isn’t most men... -
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Nuclear Option by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe exciting and thrilling conclusion to Cash and Eva’s story, and the second book in the OPS series! The military defines a Nuclear Option as a drastic step or last resort, and I’m about to take it. Cash I am an expert marksman, engaging the enemy from afar. You’ll never see me coming because I’m that good. Even a sniper can be drawn out of hiding... -
Depends On Who's Asking by Lani Lynn Vale
It was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…nope. No. Nuh-uh. That’s a lie. The moment that Caro wakes up, she knows that she’s not alone. One thump-thump from the living room and she quickly moves into action. One 9-1-1 call later, and she’s ready to defend herself...Categorized as:
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The Keeneston Roses by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Bluegrass book everyone has been asking for is finally here. The Rose sisters have survived the lows and enjoyed the highs throughout their lives. See what events shaped Keeneston's most beloved siblings. Lily Rae Rose has been headstrong since she was a child. She was the oldest, after all. Maybe that’s why she fell for the bad boy next door... -
Yours Actually by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe playboy and the girl next door.Best friends since forever.This was only supposed to be a wedding season as each other’s plus-one, nothing more.But Callan Black has his hands on me, his eyes on me, and has suddenly become very possessive of me.Callan is the guy I’ve crushed on since I was a teen.It’s totally unrequited.He’s got a type and I’m not it... -
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...Categorized as:
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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 Man's Accidental Surprise: A Secret Baby Romance (Mountain Men of Liberty) by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"I'm ready for my private striptease lover boy." My best friend's bachelorette party had to be amazing. Lucky for me, my hired stripper blew everyone away. And I was quite smitten myself. Later that night, he gave me a private show. One I'll never forget. But now, no can know our secret. Because the life of my unborn baby literally depends on it... -
More than Beauty by Olivia Michaels
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRetired Navy SEAL and movie buff Eric Armstrong is living the dream -- working as a bodyguard and kennel master for Watchdog Security in Los Angeles. Sparks fly when he tangles with the beautiful and headstrong Samantha Collins, daughter of the biggest actress in Hollywood, during an impromptu assignment... -
The Billionaire's Angel by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe thought the fight was over until his heart was on the line. I thought coming home would solve all my problems. I’ve never been more wrong. After a decade in the military, I’m more at home in the desert than the mansion where I grew up. I want to pretend that six months as a captive didn’t change me, but ever since I escaped, I haven’t slept. Nightmares. Flashbacks... -
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Tomas's Trials (SEALs of Honor) by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTomas is excited about this new direction in his life. Working for Levi allows him to use his vast array of skills in new and varied ways. He doesn’t expect to be sent undercover in a supremacy group, loaded with weapons. Yet what he finds is much more complicated than that... -
Self-Licking Ice Cream Cone by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSelf-Licking Ice Cream Cone is book 12 in the OPS series and should be read in order.I never should have grown out my hair. That’s where this whole thing started. I was too rigid. Too organized. And nobody failed to point that out to me.So, I grew my hair out to prove them wrong.Now I had a fake career as a model, all in the name of keeping a woman named Juliette safe... -
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... -
Celebrating Love by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSaints Protection & Investigation A private investigation business, pulling together men from the CIA, FBI, ATF, DEA, Border Patrol, SEALs, and police, devoted to the missions that no one else wanted or could solve. Nick Stone - a stoic, dedicated FBI agent. His life was neat and orderly, just the way he liked it... -
The Five Minute Mistake by Hannah Shield
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe's my instructor. He's off limits.And he's the twist I never saw coming.On paper, Nash Jennings is intimidating as hell. Former Navy SEAL, notorious loner, and the grumpiest sniper on the West Oaks SWAT team. But I don't buy it. I think he's actually a nice guy under that armor he wears, and I'm determined to draw him out. Make him my friend. Perhaps even make him smile...Categorized as:
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Delivering His Gifts: A Mountain Man's Baby Christmas Romance (Mountain Men of Liberty) by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 18 ratings“You're about to have these babies NOW!”How did I get myself into this mess?!? 1. A wicked snowstorm.2. Stranded in the middle of the mountains.3. Twin babies that want out. NOW!4. Absolutely NO doctor in sight. FML!! Dear Santa, This is not what I meant when I said I wanted a memorable Christmas. K.C. Crown is an Amazon US Top 8 Bestselling Author... -
Triplets for The Millionaire by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe's a famous artist - reckless and unpredictable.She's a rigid type A doctor who thrives off rules.Except for one teeny tiny rule...No fraternizing with the patient.LolaPatrick walked away from an avalanche lucky to be alive.But his eyesight was left jeopardized.I've trained my entire life for this and I'm the best in the business.But one thing I wasn't prepared for.. -
Mountain Man's Rival: An Enemies to Lovers Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsArchenemy (n.)1) main enemy2) the devil3) Declan Wilde Declan was my brother's best friend.I wanted him to be my first.My happily ever after.Turned out, however, cold-hearted b*stardwas a much more fitting description.Now, fifteen years later, the devil himself shows up unannounced on a very important night. The hairs on my neck rise up."Declan? What are you doing here? How did you find me?""Eva... -
Quadruplets for the Mountain Man: A Mountain Man's Baby Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA standalone novel from the bestselling Mountain Men of Liberty Series. "Hold up!! Did you say FOUR heartbeats?" My babies' father is a war hero. Beautifully broken mountain man. And my brother's best friend. Basically... the one I've wanted since adolescence. I can't even process the fact I'm having his babies. Four babies!!!! Ground Rules of our Arrangement: #1... -
In for a Penny by Melissa Foster
Friendships and family abound during a week of love, laughter, and happily ever afters. Catch up with your favorite characters and enjoy Bones and Sarah’s wedding while falling in love with the newest Whiskey-world couple, Penny Wilson and Scott Beckley in this Whiskey series novella... -
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Love on Fire by E.L. Todd
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNeil Crimson is back from his mission. We promised we would just be friends, to keep our hands to ourselves and have a platonic relationship. But I haven't been with anyone since he's been gone...and I miss him so much. When he walks in the door, he's just as strong and handsome as I remember. He's a little thinner than before, but still regal and powerful... -
Do Tease the Charming Billionaire by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sassy but scarred woman. A tough but damaged man. Will a beautiful, secluded island bring them love or will the demons from his past rip them apart?A woman scarred and shutting herself off from the world; a billionaire who won't give up on her... -
Left-Handed Monkey Wrench by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChase Carter. 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...Categorized as:
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Knotted by Lexxi James
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrianHere's the deal. Ever since I assumed control of a multi-billion dollar company to cover for my little sister's honeymoon and when one of my closest friends decided to ditch work to pursue the love of his life, I've been left in charge. Believe me, the last thing shareholders want is a guy at the helm who may have had a run-in with the law for indecent exposure... -
Kat, Knight Watch by Danielle Norman
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI never believed in love at first sight...Until the ATM ate my debit card, And Jackson Boudreaux stepped in to save the day. All business, in his nine to five banker suit--I couldn’t help but wonder what he was hiding under that perfect form. I was leather and handcuffs. He was ties and cuff-links, But it didn't matter that we were from two different worlds... -
Out of The Blue by Carina Adams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPutting others needs before his own was all Mike Carson had ever done. First, it was the friends he loved more than family. Then it was his country. By nineteen, he was a father, a husband and fighting in a war not many people believed in... -
Cocky Genius: Ethan Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsEver have a hot character talk directly to you? This one will. CHARLIE REEDI feel clammy. On edge.I want to hit him or kiss him and neither is appropriate.After all, I'm his boss.Between you and me...I've got quite a few thingsI'd like to order this cocky genius to doBut my grandpa didn't raise no fools... -
Crazy Beautiful by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTheir marriage was nothing more than a business transaction. Or at least that was what they told themselves. Poppy Weston had been burned enough times by undeserving men to know her heart was best left under lock and key. She was content with her life, even with the lack of romance. Then Jase Hyland walked into Redbud Inn and offered her something she couldn't refuse... -
The Rules We Break by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratings3 rules for protecting your best friends’ little And we broke them all…Sierra Beckett is so off-limits I’ve never even looked at her twice. I’m best friends with her four brothers, and I do not have a death wish.Unfortunately, Sierra and I are stuck in a safe house with one bed and a set of rules we can’t help but break…I know I should resist the temptation but I don’t want to... -
Onward: A Family Justice Novel by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author Suzanne Halliday's enthralling Justice Saga continues in ONWARDThere’s no time for dull moments in Bendover, the Arizona desert town that Justice calls home as changes and challenges keep everyone on their toes... -
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Love on Fire by E. L. Todd
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNeil Crimson is back from his mission. We promised we would just be friends, to keep our hands to ourselves and have a platonic relationship. But I haven't been with anyone since he's been gone...and I miss him so much. When he walks in the door, he's just as strong and handsome as I remember. He's a little thinner than before, but still regal and powerful... -
Saved from Jeopardy by Gia Cobie
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSix years ago my life imploded. And I made the worst mistake of my life.I knew it would be hard to see him at the wedding.How could it not be? He was the only man I ever loved. Even though I’m the one that ended things so cruelly.But when I talked to Jack? Saw him face to face and realized the magnitude of what I lost? It was more than hard. It was unbearable.So I ran. Me... -
Double the Dilemma by Emily Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKarissaShe doesn’t need anyone to save her. She is her own savior, so when her former foster sister is threatening to finish what she started, Karissa knows she needs to leave. No one is safe with Sena after her. Except, she didn’t plan on him. Razor, the far too sexy biker has made it clear that he wants her for his Old Lady, and he’s not going to give up... -
Charmed by the Mafia by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly a billionaire mafia could think he could escape death. I’m his heart specialist, and he’s the patient I absolutely can’t resist.So, when he called me his girlfriend to please his family, I could only nod in agreement.Giovanni might be my forbidden patient and fake lover…But I have real dreams about him taking my V-card.Soon, these dreams would turn into nightmares... -
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... -
We Shouldn't by Katy Kaylee
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHunter Raven: A force of nature, the epitome of a broody alpha male. Enigmatic, broody alpha male. Guess I gotta push that out because I am his therapist now. Turns out, he is going to be my most challenging client ever! Everything about this relationship is wrong. He’s ex-military, running away from demons of his past, And I’m supposed to be treating him...
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