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Maximus by Riley Edwards, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhat happens when a woman who’s done the unthinkable needs protection—can a man who’s lost his belief in humanity keep her safe? Max Brown doesn’t trust anyone but his team. The former SEAL learned early in life that people let you down—they lie, they steal, and they lie some more. Love is a word that is used to manipulate. Family is meaningless. Max is an island and he prefers it that way... -
A Mother for Christmas by Jackie Weger
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDecker Davenport is on a deadline. He has thirty days — Christmas Eve, to be exact — to remodel a St. Augustine Victorian house or the owner will put it back on the market. Not a good time for Decker’s decorator to take off on a honeymoon, leaving him with Annalise Owens, a stand-in with a malaise he isn’t privy to... -
Baby Makes 3: A wedding and a surprise baby story by April Wilson
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFans of the McIntyre Security Bodyguard Series will love this follow-up to Imperfect, Jamie and Molly's heartwarming story (book 5 in the series). Blind, former Navy SEAL Jamie McIntyre is finally getting what he's wanted for a long time, and that's to get his girlfriend, Molly, to walk down the aisle with him. But that's not the only thing he wants... -
Baby Makes 3 by April Wilson
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFans of the McIntyre Security Bodyguard Series will love this follow-up to Imperfect, Jamie and Molly's heartwarming story (book 5 in the series). Blind, former Navy SEAL Jamie McIntyre is finally getting what he's wanted for a long time, and that's to get his girlfriend, Molly, to walk down the aisle with him. But that's not the only thing he wants... -
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The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"The perfect escape for readers wanting to get away."—Booklist One woman takes the vacation of a lifetime in this poignant and heartwarming story about the threads that hold a family together from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.Single mom Robyn Caldwell needs a new plan for her future. She has always put her family first. Now, with her kids grown, she yearns for a change... -
Hot SEAL, Silent Knight by Kris Michaels
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsForced to take his 'Use or Lose' vacation days, Romeo Platoon Leader Ted (Bear) Black begrudgingly heads home to Hope City and all the nonsense surrounding Christmas. He'd rather stay in San Diego and spend his downtime working, especially when he's unexpectantly reunited with the woman who was the star of the worst date he'd ever experienced.Noel Laurent is heading home for Christmas... -
The Christmas Inn by Pamela M. Kelley
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsExplore this delightfully cozy and joyful novel of second chances at the most wonderful time of the year, from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Kelley.A feel-good novel as delightful and comforting as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night, The Christmas Inn is bestselling author Pamela Kelley’s most heartwarming and magical book yet... -
Mountain Man's Lucky Charm by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratings"You're the only family these babies have."Life is gravy until a call turns it all around.1. My idiot brother's behind bars.2. He's the father of two little girls.3. And some fool in charge assigns ME as their legal guardian.I'm ready to give the judge a piece of my mind.But the minute I see my nieces for the very first time...I'm speechless...Categorized as:
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Dare by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAustin Moore found his purpose in the military, but there was always something missing. He wanted what everyone in his family had…someone to call his own. But his life didn’t make it easy to find a soul mate, someone to be his forever.Sage Hill enlisted to follow in the footsteps of her father, but never wanted to be in his shadow... -
Christmas with the Kings (The Kings of Guardian) by Kris Michaels
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou are cordially invited to a Christmas with the Kings. I hope you enjoy this heartfelt holiday novella honoring love and joy, hosted by the King Family. This story—all tied up in shiny paper and wrapped with a satin bow—is an offering to all those readers who have fallen in love with the characters in Kings of Guardian and the Guardian Shadow World series and made them their own... -
Dark Memento by Katie Reus
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWelcome to Verona Bay, a small coastal town where the secrets just won’t stay buried—and people aren’t always who they seem. She was the one that got away… Eight years ago Serenity Washington watched as her twin sister was murdered. She was lucky to escape the same grisly fate. With her sister’s killer in jail, she relocated and tried to move on with her life... -
Twice in a Lifetime by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen I moved away from Hope Valley at eighteen years old, I told myself it was for good. There were too many unpleasant memories, too much history, and too many reminders of the boy who had broken my heart.Years passed and I built a life and a family with a man I loved... -
Engulfing Emma by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSingle dad.Firefighter.Hero. On the heels of divorce, Lt. Brett Cash never expected to meet the woman of his dreams. Especially not during a robbery gone bad. But just because she's the woman of his dreams does not mean he's the man of hers . Emma is a child of a 9/11 hero taken far too soon. And she's not about to let her own daughter go through the same hell she did... -
Jingle Bell Hell by Denise Grover Swank, A.R. Casella
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe’s a sexually repressed control freak. He’s a muscular ex-con with heavier baggage than Santa’s toy bag. They’re everything each other never wanted.MaryI’m usually the first person on my block to decorate for Christmas. This year? Humbug.My six-year-old son, Aidan, just had a meltdown after learning some hard truths from a drunk Santa impersonator, and I can no longer deny we both need help... -
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Coral Holiday by Jan Moran
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA heartwarming holiday special in Summer Beach.*A USA Today Bestselling Series*Marina Moore's new Coral Cafe is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. When her sister Kai throws her energy into creating a Summer Beach performing arts theater, the entire family gets involved. Soon they are in a race to open by the holiday season... -
Merry Me Darling by Lilian T. James
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis is not a standalone within the series. This is a short, holiday epilogue that picks up right where Meet Me Halfway left off.Madison woke up thinking it would be a piece of cake to meet Garrett's mother. She made him like her, after all. But the closer they get to Garrett’s childhood home, the more doubt starts to creep in... -
Holiday Heroes: by Janie Crouch, Regan Black
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThese heroes will protect their women from danger and won’t let them spend the holidays alone…Includes two full books for one great price!A Fairytale Hero — Jackson Prince thought love was done for him when his wife died five years ago. But the shy girl he never forgot from high school saving his life on Christmas Eve proves him wrong. Now they'll both learn it's never too late for love...Categorized as:
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Sugar Pine Trail by RaeAnne Thayne
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn unlikely attraction brings comfort, joy and unforgettable romance this holiday season! Librarian Julia Winston is ready to ditch the quiet existence she's been living. She's made a list of new things to experience, but falling for Jamie Caine, her sexy military pilot neighbor, isn't one of them. Julia's looking to conquer life, not become the heartbreaker's latest conquest... -
A Chance Creek Christmas (Holidays of Chance Creek) by Cora Seton
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRyan Miller’s life plan is in tatters.He transitioned home from the Marines expecting to start a job at the local fire station, join the reserves, help his grandfather with his tree farm, build his own house on their extensive property—and find a wife. Now his grandfather is gone, his inheritance is in trouble, someone else has his job—and he’s facing the holidays alone... -
Cici's Protector by Janie Crouch, Regan Black
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGriff Fowler left his career as a cop after a tragedy he couldn’t shake. Now nearly fifty, he’s a Guardian Agency protector. His job is to shield and to safeguard. And he does whatever it takes to get that job done.So going undercover at a resort in Key West to help take down a drug dealer is business as usual for him... -
Ilsa's Protector by Janie Crouch, Regan Black
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter ten years as an Army medic, Max Crosby became a bodyguard to stay closer to his family. As a personal protector, there are fewer medical crises, but plenty of challenges and surprises.The latest surprise? Ilsa Lambert, the curvy Ellington Cove wedding planner with the perpetual smile who handles event details with military precision... -
The Christmas Lake House by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings50 years of secrets are about to come home for Christmas... When Lily McCann inherits a stunning Lake Tahoe house, she thinks her streak of bad luck has finally ended. Recently divorced, jobless, and suddenly homeless, she's ready for a fresh start.But her father's last gift comes with an unexpected catch—two sisters she never knew existed and a mysterious will forcing them to live together... -
The Christmas Visit by Hayley Summers
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGrandmother always had her secrets. But secrets don’t stay hidden forever…When the old Hamlin family matriarch passes, it’s down to Heather to sort the estate. Despite life’s demands causing her family to drift apart, Heather and her siblings are excited to reunite and spend Christmas as a family at their grandmother’s massive house on the shores of the beautiful La Luna Bay... -
The Christmas Lake House by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings50 years of secrets are about to come home for Christmas... When Lily McCann inherits a stunning Lake Tahoe house, she thinks her streak of bad luck has finally ended. Recently divorced, jobless, and suddenly homeless, she's ready for a fresh start.But her father's last gift comes with an unexpected catch—two sisters she never knew existed and a mysterious will forcing them to live together... -
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Finding Summer by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsProtector Alpha and a Sunshine Girl He's not what he seems and she's an open book. Arnie Templeton is NIGHTWIND’s resident clown He has a big corner office and the swagger that comes with nobody, except his bosses, having a clue what he did with his time. But that's only part of his story. Inherited wealth coupled with a messed up childhood almost derailed his life... -
Covering Ollie by Freya Barker, Operation Alpha
Living in Durango, Colorado for the past eighteen years allowed Ollie Rizzo to build her own business and carve out a quiet existence for her and her teenage daughter. She’s used to going it alone. However, their new silver-haired neighbor might present a problem—not only is he handsome—he’s also Durango’s new chief of police; a complication she can’t afford... -
Blessings on State Street by Rachael Bloome
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan two heartbroken strangers find hope and healing in the most Christmassy town on the coast?Grieving widow Abigail Preston wants nothing to do with Christmas this year. When she discovers her late husband owned a waterfront home in the quaint, cozy community of Blessings Bay, she figures it’s the perfect holiday hideout... -
The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe wasn't expecting to spend the holidays heartbroken and alone. But thanks to her soon-to-be ex-husband, everything she once had is now gone.At 46 years old, all Matilda has is a backpack and a one-way ticket to her estranged cousins' cabin in Washington. Adapting to the small-town lifestyle, Matilda makes a room in the attic, where she discovers a hidden box of odds and ends... -
Can't Fight It by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsColtonFrom the moment she showed up on my doorstep, I knew our lives would never be the same. I felt it deep in my soul that she was going to change us forever. I didn’t know how, but I knew she was important. I tried to maintain the distance between us, but it was too strong to fight.With each passing day, I saw a future I never planned flash before my eyes—one with a fairytale ending... -
Once Upon Nantucket by Irene Hannon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThey’ve loved and lost…but does a new beginning await on magical Nantucket?After fifteen years as a Coast Guard search and rescue specialist and a stint at headquarters, Lieutenant Craig Cole hopes to quietly finish out his career in his new assignment as commander of the Coast Guard station on Nantucket... -
Captivating In Love (The Maverick Billionaires) by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGideon Jones came back from war a changed man. Though the Maverick Billionaires claim he’s one of their own, he knows he doesn't deserve to be part of their tightly knit unit. Just like he doesn't deserve Rosie Diaz—an amazing mother…and an utterly captivating woman that he can't stop dreaming about... -
Silver Mayor by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCharlie Harrington is a respectable man.Mayor to his small, mountain town. Successful attorney. Doting single father.After one mishap in the past, he avoids scandal. Making everyone happy is his goal.He’s nothing but content... and a bit boring.Then one morning, he finds a beautiful woman in his bedroom, and his world turns upside down. His good guy side suddenly wants to be a little bad... -
Bishop's Pawn by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWar tested, urbane and the complete package when it comes to being a handful, Roman Bishop is a man on a mission. A mission to locate his boss’s surprise half-sister. There’s just one problem. He’s feeling restless and edgy. Too many happily ever afters are going on around him... -
The Grifter by Kimberly Kincaid
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnly one person has ever rocked Detective Shawn Maxwell’s titanium composure.Francesca Rossi, his ex-partner.His ex-everything.He hasn’t seen Frankie since she left him eight years agoand now he has to work with her on an undercover casethat could break them both... -
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Christmas Crisis: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottWalking the line between danger and love!Active Shooter at the Christmas parade…EMT Elly Finnegan instinctively jumps into the line of danger when a gunman opens fire at the Christmas parade. Despite hating the sight of blood, she acts exactly as she’s trained to do. Tactical officer Joe Kingsley is there, too and they work together to save lives... -
Beyond Just Us : A Single Parent Marriage of Convenience Romance by Kimberly Kincaid
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRemington’s most cynical doctor is about to get upended by two little words:I DO.Tess Michaleson runs her ER like she runs her life—no pretenses, no exceptions.As a single mother, she can’t afford anything less.As a woman who’s been burned by love?She can’t believe in anything more.Her son and her job are the center of her world.That’s all Tess needs... -
Saving Sophia by Jenna Gunn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEverything about Sophia makes the alpha in me snap at the chain I keep it on.And that’s trouble I don’t want or need.Because the single mom with M.D. behind her name...Is the last person I need to be fixated on.I need to channel that kind of energy into fighting wildfires.Not fighting my need to own her.I’m jacked enough as is... -
Such a Hot Christmas by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s worse than getting divorced?Going to your ex-wife’s wedding—alone.I need more than just a fake date on my arm.I need her.She’s an itch I can’t scratch.This whole thing started without expectations.She’s my daughter’s teacher, after all.Hands. Off.But it’s Christmas.And the only gift I’m hoping for is more time with her... -
Such a Hot Christmas by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s worse than getting divorced? Going to your ex-wife’s wedding—alone. I need more than just a fake date on my arm. I need her . She’s an itch I can’t scratch. This whole thing started without expectations. She’s my daughter’s teacher, after all. Hands. Off. But it’s Christmas. And the only gift I’m hoping for is more time with her... -
Sealed with a Christmas Promise by Laura Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott Risking their hearts and their lives while protecting the innocent... A promise to protect . . . After months of searching, former SEAL turned cop Bryce Flynn and his K9, Kirby, has finally found Callie Burgess. He needs to question her about her former boyfriend, a member of the Desert Death Rays motorcycle gang, who was recently murdered... -
Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge by Amy Rafferty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEver since Avery Hawthorn left small town Frisco, Colorado for college at UCLA, her parents have visited her in sunny California for the holidays. When a freak accident at her father’s hardware store derails their plans, Avery must find a way to spend Christmas with them. As a big fan of Christmas, Avery knew this wouldn’t do. She needed to see her family... -
Eggnog Makes Her Easy by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLindsey is expecting silent nights this holiday. Just her and her boys while her husband serves overseas. But her blue Christmas turns merry when things start rockin’ under the mistletoe thanks to a surprise gift from her naughty Santa.Which is fine. The nice list is overrated anyway... -
Falling for the Single Dad by Whitley Cox
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen a blast from the past could blow up the future.Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again.This is Liam's story ...Single Dad of Seattle, Liam Dixon has a kick-*ss life... -
Snow's Addiction by Kristine Allen
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThey call me Snow.The Demented Sons MC is my family and I am their president.A short stint in the military after my brother’s death taught me discipline, loyalty, and how to kill without remorse. But it did nothing for my guilt.My brother died because of me and my choices. I didn’t deserve to be loved, nor did I want it. Casual sex was enough because I was married to my grief... -
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Accidental Rebel by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAccidentally hitched to a dream. Now for the catch... I didn't even say "I do." One crank call and I'm insta-wife to a tattooed behemoth and mother to his kids. He's paying my idiot boss a fortune for the perfect lie. Because trouble found Miller Rush, and he found me. A rock hard, overprotective rebel with a cause. Father of the century. Abs wound tighter than his attitude... -
Deck the Halls: A Darling, VT Holiday Novella by Donna Alward
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWith shades of It’s a Wonderful Life, one man must face his past to find his future this Christmas.In the last year, George's life has drastically changed. The formerly homeless veteran now has a job he likes, a family in the residents of Darling, VT, and for the first time in years, a home... -
Savage Protector by Kai Lesy
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy sweet and gifted student has a cocky bastard father. The ex-SEAL turned bodyguard has been hired to protect me. It bothers me how his presence brings X-rated thoughts to my mind... And the sick pleasure I get when he orders me around. Maybe danger makes people look at things differently, or maybe Hugh's just too HOT to ignore... -
Mason (Mail-Order Brides For Christmas) by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe’s a scarred, gruff, military man that wants to be left alone. But he’s also a man that will step up when he needs to.When his mother tells him and his brothers they have to marry to save Snow Valley, he figures he’ll do it. He’ll get married, save the town and then get divorced.But then he met his wife... -
A Home For Christmas by Ann Vaughn
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSingle mom, Jenna Blackwell wasn't having a very good start to the Christmas season; her purse got stolen on Black Friday. She's cursing her luck and herself for even being out in the Black Friday madness when the store manager brings in Riley Stanton, a former Navy SEAL who chased down the thieves and recovered her purse... -
We're Made of Moments by Molly McLain
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWe were made of moments. A handful of nights.Two weeks of passion.Four years of denial. Jesse She was never mine to keep, but I took every second that girl was willing to give me.I always knew she’d go back to him.But I never expected she’d take a piece of me with her. -- Hayden He changed my life forever, and it happened long before our two weeks together.I didn’t mean to fall for him...
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