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Love By Design: A Blind Date Holiday Novella by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA sexy Christmas novella that’s a cross between The Devil Wears Prada and Holidate.Holland McQuaid works for the toughest designer in New York City. It’s a dream job. It’s heaven and hell at the same time. But when she gets her lucky break, and the job turns into something she never expected, it comes with strings... -
![Home Run by Jordan Marie, Robin Harper]()
Home Run by Jordan Marie, Robin Harper
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsGreen Lucas doesn't know what's about to hit him. Complete Standalone Romance Wanted A woman with grit and fire who will help me get my son’s head out of his ass. You must be self-sufficient and not looking for a gravy train. Common sense is a plus, book smarts are optional. Cannot have red hair, as my son seems to go for that type and he needs something to shake him up... -
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![Kickin' It by Rachel Van Dyken]()
Kickin' It by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsLove breaks the offside rule in New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken’s irresistibly sexy Red Card romance. Successful, high-profile sports agent Matt Kingston thinks he can handle anything. Then soccer player Parker Speedman shows up at his door. She is young and gorgeous, has natural talent, and is looking for a team...Categorized as:
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![I Need You To Love Me by Genicious]()
I Need You To Love Me by Genicious
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTogether they are nothing more than madness,but they say there’s always some madness in loveSix years elapsed since he shattered her life. Four years since she’s brought him to his knees.Now, Ace is the youngest boxing champion in the world – a force to be reckoned with. He’s dangerous, heartless, and always gets his way.Calla moved to New York to chase her career... -
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![Ignite by Kelly Elliott]()
Ignite by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThere were two things Emmit Lewis loved. Racing cars and Adaline Morgan. Time was stolen from the two young lovers and Emmit vowed never again would he allow anything to come between the two of them. Blurred lines both on and off the track have Emmit being tested beyond his limits... -
![Accidental Vegas Vows by Mia Mara]()
Accidental Vegas Vows by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsUnder the intoxicating spell of Sin City, I've never wanted a man so desperately.He's my scorching hot boss, old enough to be my father.Problem is - I'm saving myself for marriage...So what do I do? I accidentally marry him.That night, he took me to heights of earth-shattering pleasure I never imagined... -
![Tame The Player by Hope Ford]()
Tame The Player by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHolden is a professional baseball player on the injured list. His only goal is getting back on the field… until he meets me.Everyone knows about Holden Gray's reputation.He goes through women faster than most baseball players go through sunflower seeds.When he becomes my next physical therapy patient, I'm determined to keep things professional... -
![Only One Forever by Natasha Madison]()
Only One Forever by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsFrom The Something So Series and the This Is series comes Only One Forever.DylanMy dreams came true when I was adopted at ten.I was the best on the ice. Living the life of what every kid dreams of.We’ve been best friends since then. Even when she was the annoying little sister following us around.I would do anything for her.It is another family vacation; except this time it feels different...Categorized as:
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![The All-Star Antes Up by Nancy Herkness]()
The All-Star Antes Up by Nancy Herkness
“No strings, no rings.” That’s Luke Archer’s motto. As the champion quarterback for the New York Empire—not to mention a self-made billionaire—Luke has given up on serious relationships. Women only want him for one thing: the thrill of being with a superstar. And he likes it that way too... -
![Seducing the Doctor : Age Gap Romance by J.A. Low]()
Seducing the Doctor : Age Gap Romance by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
![Secret Baby Next Door by K.C. Crowne]()
Secret Baby Next Door by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsWe met on a bumpy flight.But it was nothing compared to the night we shared. No regrets. Except one. I didn't get her contact info.Now Piper's my new next door neighbor.And her sweet little girl has my eyes. As a surgeon I crush all obstacles.But I'm falling for a woman I barely even know - all over again.Her smile, her lips, the way her luscious curves make my mouth water... -
![The Younger Man by Karina Halle]()
The Younger Man by Karina Halle
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsStarting over was her only option.Forty-years old and still reeling from a public and painful divorce, Thalia Blackwood is looking for a fresh start, somewhere far away from her upside down life. When she’s offered a new job as the sports therapist for a football (soccer) team, she jumps at the chance...Categorized as:
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![Third and Long by K.T. Quinn]()
Third and Long by K.T. Quinn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTHIRD AND LONG is a scorching sports romance filled with humor, suspense, and football-related excitement...Categorized as:
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![Triple or Nothing: An Age Gap, Secret Triplets Romance by Ajme Williams]()
Triple or Nothing: An Age Gap, Secret Triplets Romance by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe only thing Pierce Jackson hates more than losing... is surprises.And the only thing I hate? Him.He owns the rival hockey team, which makes him my archnemesis.To be fair, it’s hard to not be grumpy when you have a baby unexpectedly left on your doorstep.This new single dad doesn’t need any more surprises in his life.And I didn’t plan on giving him any until.. -
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![Nixon by Samantha Whiskey]()
Nixon by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsI’m the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL because I know how to read the field.I control the plays—and my life—with absolute precision.Until Liberty Jones delivers the ultimate hit to my blind side with a story about two pink lines.The beautiful, free-spirited brunette has starred in my dreams since she disappeared after our wild weekend in Vegas, but I’ve been burned before... -
![Devoured by Ivy Smoak]()
Devoured by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThere’s a fine line between love and obsession. And I’ve crossed it.I told myself that if I had one taste, I’d be able to move on. But I’m more addicted to her than ever.I tried to be a good man. I tried to stay away. I really did.But I kept watching her through the cameras I installed. Replaying the footage in my head late at night.I’m sick in the head. I know I’m a monster... -
![Curve Ball: An Older Man/Younger Woman Curvy Girl Romance (Curvy Soulmates ) by Kat Baxter]()
Curve Ball: An Older Man/Younger Woman Curvy Girl Romance (Curvy Soulmates ) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNanny…or soulmate? Maddox I may be a quarterback, not a baseball player, but that didn’t keep life from throwing me a curve ball. I'm contracted to play my final season in the NFL, my career is on a high and I want to go out on top. Complication? Six months ago, I gained custody of my sister’s young kids. They are my priority, but I need help in the form of live-in nanny extraordinaire, Finley...Categorized as:
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![Shameless Kiss by Amelia Wilde]()
Shameless Kiss by Amelia Wilde
No woman can resist me. My money might be the draw, but the rest of me is what reels them in, hook, like, and sinker. I can’t remember the last time any woman in New York—or across the planet —looked me in the eye and turned me down. Until her . And once she does, there’s no way I can give up the pursuit. I don’t need a handout from anyone…especially not a billionaire... -
![Heart Keeper by Annie Dyer]()
Heart Keeper by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBook 3 in the Manchester Athletic Series... -
![Wright Kind of Trouble by K.A. Linde]()
Wright Kind of Trouble by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn age gap, enemy’s little sister romance set in the Wright world about Harley Wright & Chase Sinclair from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde. He didn’t know I was ten years younger.I didn’t know he was a Sinclair.He didn’t care that I was a Wright.I knew exactly what I wanted.Yet, I know none of this when I fall into his bed... -
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Game Day by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the heat of victory, I asked her to be mine forever. We’d both triumphed in our own way:Nova broke free from her past.I led my team to a championship and discovered life beyond the court. Our journey to "I do" was supposed to be easy. Except…The hottest resort in Aspen is only available is on short notice.A new season with the Denver Kodiaks looms on the horizon... -
![Ice Queen by A.J. Wynter]()
Ice Queen by A.J. Wynter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Ice Queen has a SecretEvery hockey player knows that the coach's daughter is off-limits.But, what about the owner's daughter?Is she off-limits too?Asking for a friend...To make things even more complicated, she's the general manager of the team.AKA my BOSS.So, yeah. If I want to see the playoffs, we need to keep this relationship a secret... -
![Montana Guardian by Hallie Bennett]()
Montana Guardian by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRecently retired professional ice hockey player, Ryan Stanley is ready to settle into the small town of Guardian Valley and coach the high school hockey team to victory. To receive his share of a billionaire's fortune, he must live in town for one year, so why not spend it doing something he loves?Especially when the captain of his team has a beautiful, curvy sister.. -
![Three and Out by Meghan Quinn]()
Three and Out by Meghan Quinn
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsPiper was dead to him. The minute she walked out the door on Mason, he was done. D.O.N.E. Now, three months later, he’s still trying to act like he doesn’t care. Like his heart hasn’t been torn into shreds and obliterated beyond recognition. But it’s not working. He’s broken and beyond repair. Then Piper goes missing... -
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![Bet On It: An Age Gap Billionaire Office Romance by Ajme Williams]()
Bet On It: An Age Gap Billionaire Office Romance by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeing a billionaire had become boring until a stranger showed up to a conference and spiced things up...Curvy, sassy, and dangerously younger than me...Analyn was everything that a former hockey player needed to stay away from.I was used to women falling all over me.But Analyn’s pretty mouth that never shut up was still tempting.Especially when she made a bet I couldn’t resist... -
![Love to Hate You by Isabelle Richards]()
Love to Hate You by Isabelle Richards
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSome connections are so powerful they will not be denied. Despite doing everything in their power to fight their feelings, Chase and Arianna decide to give their love a second chance. They hope that the long, painful journey back to each other will have taught them not to make the same mistakes again. This time they’ll get it right. All they need is a little time for the wounds to heal... -
![The Virgin Game Plan by Lauren Blakely]()
The Virgin Game Plan by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA sexy standalone forbidden sports romance from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely! The woman I want is as off-limits as they come.I had an excuse two years ago when I met her on campus. She interviewed me for a story on major league baseball's rising stars, and we shared a hot, passionate night that ended far too soon, and without a mention of who her father was... -
![Seducing Mrs. Robinson (A Bro Code Standalone) by Rachel Van Dyken]()
Seducing Mrs. Robinson (A Bro Code Standalone) by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWe've all been there, some more than others, you know what I'm talking about, where you have the hots for the new business teacher. I was one hundred percent that guy. I shamelessly flirted with her my senior year, only earning her irritation more and more...Categorized as:
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![Thicker Than Water by Dylan Allen]()
Thicker Than Water by Dylan Allen
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 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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![Paradise Fought: Abel by L.B. Dunbar]()
Paradise Fought: Abel by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI'm not a fighter. I was born into a fighting family. As the middle child, I was overlooked in favor of my older brother. He took the negative attention, too. In comparison, there's nothing special about me. I’m not as big as Cobra. I’m not as strong as Cobra. He's the alpha. I'm a beta. The second son. The lesser one... -
![Spring Fling by Elle Christensen]()
Spring Fling by Elle Christensen
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAbbi and Logan burn for each other the moment they meet and it turns into a week of passion that neither of them expected. After spending spring break together, it’s clear they both want more.But, when it turns out that Logan is a new teacher at Abbi’s school, it looks like their relationship is doomed to be nothing but a spring fling... -
![Six Secret Babies by Layla Valentine]()
Six Secret Babies by Layla Valentine
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe tried to keep their fling under wraps,But six adorable babies aren’t going to stay hidden for long…HERThe Wenstown Wolves were in need of a new physical therapist, and apparently I was the only one they were interested in,Now I’m halfway across the country, making twice what I made in Seattle, and the team’s new management is an even more welcome surprise…Jason Munro is the buff, big-headed... -
![Trust Me: The Complete Box Set: Matty and Kayla's Story - Books 1-3 by Christine Bell]()
Trust Me: The Complete Box Set: Matty and Kayla's Story - Books 1-3 by Christine Bell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrust Me, the complete box set! All three books in Matty and Kayla's story... Book One: As the oldest McDaniels boy, it’s always been Matty’s job to take care of his brothers, but lately, he’s been doing a crappy job of it... -
![The Gate to Everything by Ava Miles]()
The Gate to Everything by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMillions of readers have fallen in love with Ava’s bestselling Dare series…come join the family. USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents a heartwarming and romantic second-chance story about love and family. Quarterback Jordan Dean thought he had everything until his long-time girlfriend broke up with him. His football rock star life had become too burdensome to her... -
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![One More Night (Sex, Vows, & Babies) by Sarah O'Rourke]()
One More Night (Sex, Vows, & Babies) by Sarah O'Rourke
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCrenshaw Jacobson met the woman of his dreams...and he was determined to spend every night possible with her. But Waverlee Armstrong was leery of commitment, having been abandoned by her family at an early age... -
![Dirty Plays by Michelle A. Valentine]()
Dirty Plays by Michelle A. Valentine
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsZayn and I have been working hard to keep the relationship between us a secret. If we’re discovered after the Devil’s football organization forbid him to have any romantic relationships, he risks a possible suspension. Zayn’s way of concealing our relationship is passing me off as his niece in order to explain why we’re together all of the time until the season is over... -
![Cruel Offer by Stella Gray]()
Cruel Offer by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’ll make her the most desired woman in NY…but that means letting her go.The Agency was always going to choose Piper-Lily’s husband.Her father’s name opened doors, but he needed the money a good match could bring. Turns out, no amount of money was going to fix the Ponzi scheme he was running. Overnight, Piper-Lily went from my most anticipated client to persona non grata...Categorized as:
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![Hannah by Faleena Hopkins]()
Hannah by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEvery boyfriend I've ever had either bored me......or hurt me.I'm tired of what the world thinks they know.The gossip. Retaliation.So after another 'date' betrays my trust,when Sofia Sol, my rebellious cousin, says,“Hey...let's get out of here.A vacation from EVERYTHING.”My answer?A big fat YES.I mean, why not?Life can be an adventure.With true love where you least expect it…If you just say yes... -
![I Choose You: A Secret Billionaire Romance by Krista Lakes]()
I Choose You: A Secret Billionaire Romance by Krista Lakes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStep 1: Go to college. Check. Step 2: Find a job. No luck. Step 3: Start a family. Whoa, one thing at a time. Alicia Chambers was stuck on Step 2. No matter how many resumes she sent out, she couldn’t find a job in her dream field: phone app development... -
![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 ratingsWhen 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... -
![Puck King by A.J. Wynter]()
Puck King by A.J. Wynter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe King of Hockey needs a Queen.I'm in a fake relationship with Hockey's biggest star.His publicist needed someone to help fix his image.And, I needed the money.But, neither of us wanted to do it.After all, he dates models, not physiotherapists.And, I just got divorced and will never, ever, trust a man again.Colton King isn't exactly likable. As a matter of fact, he's a total a-hole... -
![Colt by Jules Ford]()
Colt by Jules Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome back to Hambleton, home of the Speed Demons MC, where dark forces are at play, and nobody is who they seem.ColtThe day I left the military, I found the Speed Demons MC, and discovered the family I’d always craved. Along with the club came the president, John Stone, who taught me more about being a good man than my blood relatives ever did... -
![Billionaires And Babes Edition by Tate James, Cassie James]()
Billionaires And Babes Edition by Tate James, Cassie James
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA charity anthology featuring a selection of BABE 2023 attending authors. This anthology is designed to give BABE attendees a brief introduction to these authors and their stories. All stories within are brand new content, or otherwise unavailable anywhere else. They’re short stories, novellas, and prequels which don’t require any prior knowledge of the author or characters within... -
![You're The One For Me by Hope Ford]()
You're The One For Me by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsYou’re Mine, Pretty GirlAt first, I wanted to protect her.Then I wanted to make her mine.She likes me, but she doesn’t like everything that comes with dating a baseball player... -
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![My Ex-Boyfriend's Daddy by Kelli Callahan]()
My Ex-Boyfriend's Daddy by Kelli Callahan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI used to call him Daddy as a joke...Arlo was my ex-boyfriend's father and my boss.He was my rock when everyone else abandoned me.But I still wasn't strong enough to stay.I thought running away was the right thing to do.Three years later, a twist of fate brought us back together.It started out as innocent flirting.Then it changed from innocent, to giving him my innocence...Categorized as:
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![Bennett by Brenda Rothert]()
Bennett by Brenda Rothert
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBennett Morse devotes his time to chasing two things: an NHL career and women. He’s the easygoing member of his three-man line on the Fenway Flyers, content to play the game he loves and soak up the female attention it brings – as long as it’s from a different woman each time. He learned the hard way that choosing only one leads to heartache... -
![Fourth Down Baby by Lauren Landish]()
Fourth Down Baby by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe tempted me and I couldn’t resist. Now I’m having his baby. It all started out innocent. Cory helped me around the house, and I mentored him, but then things changed. I started to see desire in his eyes, and I have to admit, I liked it. I know it isn't right, but I can't help myself. He makes me feel alive again. But being with him isn’t healthy. We come from different worlds... -
![Porter: Men of Lovibond by Georgia Cates]()
Porter: Men of Lovibond by Georgia Cates
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Beauty Series comes the Men of Lovibond––a series of standalone novels. Craft beer and the sexy men who brew it. My employee’s daughter. The tomboy. The kid who once did odd jobs around the brewery. That’s all she was… until three years passed and she walked into my office for an interview... -
![Drew + Fable Forever by Monica Murphy]()
Drew + Fable Forever by Monica Murphy
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsMonica Murphy returns with her most beloved characters, Drew and Fable, in this eBook original 40,000-word novella that brings her bestselling New Adult series full circle. Fantasy. How I ended up with NFL player Drew Callahan, the guy every woman wants, is beyond my wildest dreams. All I know is that once he chose me as his one and only, I sure wasn’t looking back...Categorized as:
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