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Broken Shadows by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTrent Faulkner was happy working with his hands to build custom furniture. He had made a name for himself and his design company. Love wasn’t even on his radar. Then one client broke down his barriers, only to make him leave in the morning. Trent made a resolution to forget about her, but that was hard to do when she was everywhere he looked, including in his heart... -
Weekend Fling by Claire Kingsley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIt’s just a fling. Or is it? Juliet Blake shows up at my bar, dejected after her surprise girls’ weekend goes bad. So I do the usual—mix her a drink and listen to her troubles. I’m a spontaneous guy, so I offer to help—spend the rest of the weekend with her so she’s not alone on her birthday. I don’t expect her to end up in my bed, but when she does, it’s mind-blowing... -
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REGRET by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPreston Danes was born and raised on the streets. Unloved. Unwanted. And quickly discarded. Now he’s a man on the verge of a new career when the infamous Checkmate Security offers him a job. They want to shut down a mafia family, and they need the assistance of a skilled hacker to get the job done. Preston knows code like others know their left hands. He’s perfect for the job... -
Safe Haven by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTyler Madden is a mystery, a sentinel passing through town and sticking to the shadows. He’s unforgettable to those who want to know him, but he prefers the darkness, and regularly seeks anonymity. It’s how he keeps his younger siblings safe and off the radar of those who may come looking. Kaia and Louie are not his by law... -
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GRAY WOLF SECURITY, Texas: The Complete 6-Books Series by Glenna Sinclair
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFree with Kindle Unlimited. .. Enjoy the complete Volume 2 of the Gray Wolf Security series. Romance, Suspense, Mystery and a touch of Comedy. 6 Books. No Cliffhangers. More than 1,000 pages :). Book 1: Defending Tierney. I never wanted to be anything other than a defense attorney... -
Jump by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI was a smokejumper for the majority of my career. Flinging out of planes at 15,000 feet and hoping to land with my bones in tact and a plan to slay wildfire quickly, safely, and with my crew all in one piece. Ainsley was a regular firefighter. You know, the kind who lives in town, rides in a truck, and wields a hose to save houses and hotels. We were a match made in adrenaline junky heaven... -
Leave Me Breathless by Jodi Ellen Malpas
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man series comes a sexy and emotional follow up to her wildly popular standalone romance The Protector. Ryan Willis has spent years in the protection business, a job that requires constant vigilance and quick thinking. His only chance to truly relax is at his secluded cabin in a small town where there are never any surprises... -
Poison Hearts by Jennifer Cody
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOrlando:. No one intentionally starts out life trying to become a hired unaliver. Weeellllll, most people don’t. I come from a legacy of unalivers, though I think I might be the first one to make a career out of it. Accidentally... -
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. -
Tanner by Jeannine Colette, Lauren Runow
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWe’re two strangers on a train, knowing whatever we decide in the next moment might dictate our fate for the rest of our lives. “A kiss was all I needed. ”. “Looks like you got what you wished for. ”. “Yes. About that…”. My plan: find a finely dressed businessman, have a one-night stand, and forget about my failed relationship. Like a bad joke, my ex walks into the bar...Categorized as:
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The Consequence of Rejection by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA standalone second chance romance by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rachel Van Dyken. You know the universe is trying to tell you something when you get struck by lightning, but only after getting hit on by the elderly, almost getting run over by a semi, and running into the one who got away... -
One Bossy Date by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsAn accidental date brings together two instant enemies in this hilarious and steamy grumpy boss romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow. Never sweat the small stuff, they say. How about when you wake up with a giant stranger showering in your hotel room? There's nothing tiny about Brock Winthrope. He even roars like a lion when he sees me. I scream back...Categorized as:
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JINXED by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDrake. They call me a flirt. ‘Detective Sl()ts-A-Lot’ when they’re feeling frisky, because my morals are loose, and my choice in women, according to the haters, is unfussy. But they don’t know I’ve been watching her. Waiting for her. The problem is, she’s half my age, and has no business being with a man like me. ***. Rory. They call me clumsy. Jinxed...Categorized as:
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Irresistible Bachelors: A Romance Collection by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFive must-read romances. Includes former Amazon Top 100 romcoms Anaconda, Mr. Fiancé, Heartstopper, Stud Muffin and Mr. Fix it. Featuring hilariously sassy leading women and the hunky men who tame them! Books 1-5 (of 9) of the Irresistible Bachelor series. Anaconda Football star and Internet sensation Gavin “Anaconda” Adams is the biggest celebrity this little town has ever seen... -
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Burning Up: A Firefighter Contemporary Romance Series Box Set by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSeven HOT fearless firefighters. One hard to resist collection! Surprise babies. Second chances. Single daddies. Brother’s best friends. Reverse harem flings. And heroes that'll do anything for their special ladies. Hold on tight -it’s going to be a VERY bumpy ride! K. C. Crowne is an International Bestselling Author. Book 1: Big Bad Fireman's Baby. Book 2: Big Bad Firefighter... -
Illicit – A Sizzling Boxed Set by Calinda B., Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOver 20 illicit romances with the sexy heroes and strong heroines you crave! Lose yourself in the world of hot hookups, where the stories run from sexy to downright scandalous and the characters will leave you breathless. In these pages, you’ll find tantalizing romance, rekindled flames, and forbidden trysts... -
Rookie by Amy Davies
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRookie. When I came to the US from Ireland, I thought my life was panned out: become a police officer and help people. One incident changed all of that, and I became a Rugged Skull. My path in life changed. Being a member of the club has its perks, mainly women and booze. But we like something sweet from time to time, and one visit to Coffee Cove had me finding that sugary craving...Categorized as:
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Gray Wolf Security: Wyoming by Glenna Sinclair
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFree with Kindle Unlimited. .. Enjoy the complete Volume 3 of the Gray Wolf Security series. Romance, Suspense, Mystery and a touch of Comedy. 5 Books. No Cliffhangers. More than 1,000 pages :). HANK. I’m a cowhand... -
SEAL INVESTIGATIONS: A 5-Books SEAL Romance Series by Lola Silverman
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTHE COMPLETE SERIES, now FREE with Kindle Unlimited. 5 books and NO cliffies! Book 1: JASE. I did not work my ass off to become a Navy SEAL because I had a desire to add the title of “nursemaid” to my resume. So when my commanding officer requested that I go check up on his baby sister, I was understandably less than thrilled... -
Coyote by Lila Rose
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsHumiliated years earlier when in high school, Channa Edwards never expects to see her knight in shining armour again. In fact, she really doesn’t want to, but of course, life wants to mess with her again. It’s just by luck he doesn’t recognise her, and for a blissful moment, she thinks she’s got away with it. That’s until another situation brings her knight back into her life... -
The Image of You by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom NYT best selling author Melanie Moreland comes an epic love story of loss and redemption. I realized in that one moment something was terribly wrong. “I apologize,” she spoke, sounding formal. “You have me at a disadvantage. ”. Her hand rose in greeting. “I’m Alexandra Robbins…and you are? ”. I stared at her hand and then her beautiful face...Categorized as:
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Forever Red by Carina Adams
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsNot afraid to speak his mind or make a scene, Nathaniel Kelly has made a name for himself as country music’s ultimate bad boy. Covered in tattoos, singing songs about drugs, drinking and heartache, Nate acts more like an out of control rock star than the grandson of one of the genres most influential and legendary stars. Every man wants to be him... -
Enforce by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI am the shadow that haunts the night. I am a hunter, a protector. .. a force for good. .. I am Jonas Castillo. And now that she’s mine, I’m never letting her go. If only she would let me protect her. .. Seeing the fear in her eyes, makes me want to do the one thing I’ve vowed never to do again… kill. But I’ll do anything to protect what’s mine. ** The finale of The FORCE Duet... -
Sure Shot by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Fort Lauderdale. .. where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter! I gave up everything for hockey… even my chance at love. But relocating to Florida to be the starting goalie for the Lauderdale Knights is still the best decision I’d ever made. I have everything… except someone to share it with... -
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Tapped by the Rockstar by Christina Hovland
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsInternet fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. As a teenager Samantha Johnson wrote a song that went viral in all the wrong ways. A pop song about her love of mozzarella sticks. She hoped for adoration but instead became a joke for an entire generation. She absolutely does not want to be in the limelight ever again. Or even near it. Since then, she's kept mostly to herself... -
Wrecked Beginnings: Reckless Memories / Perfect Wreckage / Wrecked Palace by Catherine Cowles, Joe Arden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings* Duration: 27 hours and 20 minutes *. Author Catherine Cowles brings you an addictive small-town romance series full of protective heroes and suspenseful twists and turns. 'WRECKED BEGINNINGS' contains the first three stand-alone novels in the 'Wrecked' series. •1•. 'Reckless Memories'. I loved him before I knew what the word meant. From skinned knees to first dates and everything in between... -
Beast in my Bedroom by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s everything I don ’t want . . . but my new bossy Greek mafia husband is going to make a real wife out of me. My rock bottom is a dirty martini in a high-class bar, ten canceled credit cards, and nothing but the clothes on my back. I managed to escape my abusive husband, but a snooty hipster bartender is about to get me arrested for being unable to pay for a drink...Categorized as:
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Here with You by Kate Perry
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA Laurel Heights Novel, Book 8. Nicole James knew it was not better to have love and lost. She never expected that love to swagger back into her life. Sure, she pined after Griffin Chase all through childhood, but that was a lifetime ago. Now she sells romantic dreams in a small lingerie shop, and he lives big dreams as a world-famous rockstar... -
Ruthless by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBikes, bars, women. These used to be important. Now, all I want is revenge. My town is fu@ked up. Run by my crime lord stepdad. He screwed up when he tried to kill me. Then he involved my stepsister. Defiant, blonde, pure temptation in a tight mini-skirt. I didn't grow up with her. Never met her. Until now. This is the wrong time for love. And I'm the wrong guy... -
Heavy Load Beast Mode by Penn Rivers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAs the motto on the side of his truck Got a heavy load? Go Beast Mode. . . Things get hot and heavy--emphasis on hot--when a tow-truck driver meets the plus-size beauty of his dreams at his local gym. Except she wants nothing to do with him and his rough ways. When she gets stuck in a storm, he'll get his chance to prove he's got what it takes to haul her off her feet. .. and into his arms... -
Latvis Security Services by Lexie Ray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Complete 5-Books Series. Free with Kindle Unlimited. .. Enjoy 5 military romance books in this discounted bundle. Currently FREE with the Kindle Unlimited Program or $0. 99. All full length books. No cliffies! ROUGH RIDER. Rebecca Jones grew up working in travelling carnivals... -
Deeper by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI fell in love with the boogey man. For ten years I have plotted and planned my revenge against the man who was all shadow and death. He took the most important thing in my life away from me and I meant to return the favor. Except, I was wrong. .. Now, because of my mistakes, there are men intent on hurting him. But I will not run from this. I need to protect him just like he would protect me... -
The Complete Firehouse 56 Series by Chase Jackson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese four firefighters are too hot to handle! Our marriage might be fake, but the heat between us is real. Brady. Cassidy was always around. The girl next door. But as we grew up, my time in the military made us grow apart. She isn’t my little Ladybug anymore. She’s a confident, curvy beauty. And I want her to climb my ladder. Until her mom got sick and everything changed... -
Baby Daddy Can't Get Enough by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFake husband… Real Daddy. The second I lay eyes on Casey, I know I’m taking her home. But my family isn’t exactly… normal. My father’s sick and I have to compete with my brothers for our inheritance. That’s why I need her. If she pretends to be my wife, we can beat them together. It helps that her skin’s sweet like honey and her lips taste incredible... -
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Possessive Baby Daddy by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ll get her pregnant… then make her mine. She was supposed to be just one delicious night. But when I get sweet Klara pregnant… I know I need to keep her. But she’s not willing to give in so easy. She has other worries, like taking over her father’s television production studio. Except her father wants to throw us into some insane reality TV style game show to determine the future of the company... -
Possessed by the Killer by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe can either walk down the aisle or dig her own grave. Maggie just got dropped into the middle of a mafia turf war. And I need the loyalty of her uncle to keep the Valentino family from splintering apart. She's the key to everything. If I can tame her and make her my wife, then I can keep the family together. Too bad she hates my guts... -
The Golden Pecker by Penelope Bloom
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFirst impression of Landon Collins? Questionable. Highly questionable. He needed to take me to see “The Golden Pecker”. Fortunately, it was in the basement, not his pants. Turns out my late grandfather was running a BDSM club. I know what you're thinking. Don't follow a stranger into the basement. More importantly, absolutely don't follow strangers who want to show you their “golden peckers. ”... -
My Image of You by Melanie Moreland, C.J. Bloom
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsShe was the first good thing that ever happened to me. The only person who made me want to stay put. Until she disappeared. My name is Adam Kincaid, and I’m the most daring freelance photographer in the world. Or, at least, I used to be. After losing my parents way too young, I hid behind a camera lens—and discovered a talent that took me all over the planet...Categorized as:
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Accidental Baby Daddy: A Single Dad Runaway Bride Romance by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRunning from the altar was just the beginning. Now I’m back in my small hometown… running straight into the arms of my ex. After ditching my fiancé in New York, I stumble into our town's bar looking like a runaway bride cliché. The last thing I need is a cute guy offering to buy me a drink... -
The Rock Star's Fake Fiancée by Kenzie Reed
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThat grin should come with a warning label. 'Addictive. May cause dizziness, heart palpitations, dampened underwear, and a lifetime of regret. '. I’ve got plenty of reasons to hate Sebastian Monroe, the sexy lead singer of Heat Lightning. 1. ) He doesn’t remember our soul-scorching kiss ten years ago. 2. ) He very rudely refused to play at my home town’s 300th anniversary celebration. And 3... -
January On Fire: A Firefighter Fake Marriage Romance by Chase Jackson
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOur marriage might be fake, but the heat between us is real. Brady. Cassidy was always around. The girl next door. But as we grew up, my time in the military made us grow apart. She isn’t my little Ladybug anymore. She’s a confident, curvy beauty. And I want her to climb my ladder. Until her mom got sick and everything changed. Her mother’s dying wish? To see her baby walk down the aisle... -
The Bad Boy Wants Me: A Bad Boy Romance by Georgia Le Carre
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA fun, flirty, humorous, sexy romance with lots of steam. Tori. Cash Hunter is the lead singer of the world famous band, Alkaline. The brooding, shirtless sensation, star of the tabloids, all muscles and tattoos, has been my secret bad boy crush since I was twelve years old. But I’m determined to stop this mad obsession somehow and find a way to forget him, so I’ve come up with a plan... -
Protecting Abigail by R.R. Banks
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"I need you to protect my sister. ". Not the typical request from a best friend. But when I locked eyes with Abigail, there was no turning back. The loss of my wife left me and my daughter broken. A despair so deep, the billions I had couldn't come close to fixing. Abigail was more than just green eyes and gorgeous curves. She was a precious thing I wanted to save and protect... -
Second Chance by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsShe’s never felt desired. He’s never craved a woman more…in this sizzling classic from New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter. Previously published as Can’t Hardly Breathe. Dorothea Mathis has overcome the obstacles life tossed her way…but she can’t shake her long-standing crush on former Army Ranger Daniel Porter...Categorized as:
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Love & Ink by J.D. Hawkins
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI'm a world famous tattoo artist with a six month waiting list. Everybody's begging me to put my ink on them. I'm the hottest shit in L. A. , and can get any girl I want. So the last thing I expect is for Ash Carter to walk into my shop and blow me off. I've spent the last seven years screwing half the women in the northern hemisphere, but nobody could come close to the girl I left behind... -
Her Baby Daddy: A Secret Baby Romance by Emily Bishop
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWalking in on Riley pole dancing in her private studio made me want to take her on the spot. Owning things is second nature for me. But Riley isn’t so easy to own. Her confidence is enough to make me go ape sh#t. One sway of her hips had her owning me . Now her studio is on the chopping block - and I’m the butcher. She needs to place to live and my house is perfect... -
Miller's Time by Ahren Sanders
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMiller. I’ve been lucky all my life. Until the night I meet Lily. One look at the unbelievably sexy woman was all it took. For the first time ever, I let my guard down and gave over control. My lifelong spell of luck ran out the morning I woke alone in a hotel room. Six months later, I come face to face with the woman who vanished without a trace. Only, this time, her name’s not Lily...Categorized as:
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Cuffing Her: A Small Town Cop Romance by Emily Bishop
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's my only suspect. Guess I'll have to restrain her. We don't have a ton of crime in this small town. And usually it doesn't involve hot-as-fu@k chefs. As retired Special Forces, I like things safe. Orderly. Suspects are totally off limits. But around Naomi, I can't think with anything except my co@k. To say I'm closed off is an understatement... -
The Scars I Bare by J.L. Berg
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvery scar tells a story. .. Some are etched on the skin, for the whole world to see. Others are buried deep, so deep, only the heart can truly find them. Dean Sutherland was the quintessential guy next door. Strong and dependable, with a heart of gold, he knew exactly where his life was headed. Until one fateful night at sea ripped away everything. Now he’s adrift, a man without a purpose...Categorized as:
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Ignite My Heart by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt only takes a spark…. Trace Remington. I’m used to my nice quiet life in Juniper. I usually save Mrs. Jacob’s cat from its own bad luck once or twice a week and, on occasion, deal with a real emergency. When Paige Reilly moves in, the little firecracker wakes up our sleepy small town and sets my blood on fire. Paige Reilly...Categorized as:
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