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Unbelievers by AgnesBellex
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsIt’s Louis’ senior year, and he’s dead set on doing it right. However, along with his pair of cleats, a healthy dose of sarcasm and his ridiculous best friend, he’s also got a complicated family, a terrifyingly uncertain future, and a mortal enemy making his life just that much worse. Mortal enemies “with benefits” was not exactly the plan... -
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Fallen Crest Campout by Tijan
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSam and Mason return to Fallen Crest for a camping trip.They head north, meeting up with a few friends from Roussou and enjoy a night of booze, some leapfrogging, and there’s a small therapy session to air out some tension in the group... -
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![That Love by Jillian Dodd]()
That Love by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsI first met the ridiculously handsome Danny Diamond at a party some fifteen years ago. He had brilliant blue eyes, a sexy smirk, and a muscular body.We had a crazy, instant connection.So, I did what I had to do—threw myself in his direction and kissed him.And that kiss … was like a freaking fairy tale. At least it was until he stopped it because he was married...Categorized as:
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![Camden's Redemption by L.P. Dover]()
Camden's Redemption by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFor so long, UFC Middleweight fighter, Camden Jameson lived in his twin brother’s shadow, competing to be the best. When he lost his way, he turned to the Dark Side and did some unforgiveable things. After his betrayal, he tried to earn his redemption, but it wasn’t enough. Now his whole world has fallen apart and he’s on the run from those who want him dead. But he’s not alone... -
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![Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom, Vol. 8 by Hisaya Nakajo]()
Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom, Vol. 8 by Hisaya Nakajo
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsMALE MODELSTired of Sano and Mizuki taking their relationship so slow, Julia confronts Sano to get him moving faster. But Sano has more things to worry about...his younger brother, Shin, has run away from home! Then, when a photo of Minami, Nakatsu and Sano appears in a girls' fashion magazine, the men of Hana-Kimi find themselves stalked.. -
![Ryley's Revenge by L.P. Dover]()
Ryley's Revenge by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsOne girl. Three fighters. Two of them want her, but one wants his revenge. **Jealousy runs deep in this STEAMY, romantic suspense novel by NYT and USA TODAY Bestselling author, L.P. Dover. Find out what happens in the highly anticipated conclusion to Ryley's story.** UFC Middleweight fighter, Ryley Jameson, swore it would never happen again... -
![Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom, Vol. 7 by Hisaya Nakajo]()
Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom, Vol. 7 by Hisaya Nakajo
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAMERICAN GIRLJulia is Mizuki's girlfriend?! As the shocking lie tears Osaka High School apart, Mizuki's classmates make their moves on the blonde, blue-eyed transfer student. Then the whole class leaves on a school trip to Hokkaido, complete with an overnight stay at the hot springs! With their "chaperone" Dr... -
![Trust Him by Caitlyn Dare]()
Trust Him by Caitlyn Dare
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 16 ratings𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗺. 𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻.Hadley Rexford wasn’t supposed to get under my skin. But I thought she was like me, until I push her too far, and destroy everything we had.I want to hurt her.Consume her. In the end, I’ll make sure she’s only ever mine.Cole Jagger wasn’t to supposed to become everything to me... -
![Paxton's Promise by L.P. Dover]()
Paxton's Promise by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe hates him, yet she can’t get him out of her mind. Female Bantamweight fighter, Gabriella Reynolds, has a bad habit of falling for forbidden fighters. Enter Paxton Emerson. He’s tall, tattooed, and the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Everyone wants a piece of him, and he only has eyes for her. Through no choice of her own, she’s fallen in his debt and he’s now demanding payment... -
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![Curvy Girls Can't Dance by Kelsie Stelting]()
Curvy Girls Can't Dance by Kelsie Stelting
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe strongest bodybuilder in Emerson isn’t a match for my focus.Emerson Dance is one of the most prestigious dance companies in the country. And I got kicked off the team right before nationals because my curves don’t “fit.” Not their idea of a perfect dancer's body and definitely not their costume.I’m going to enter the competition on my own and show them that every body is a dancer’s body... -
![All That Remains by Michele G. Miller, Samantha Eaton-Roberts]()
All That Remains by Michele G. Miller, Samantha Eaton-Roberts
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings[Alternate cover edition for ISBN: 9781311741523]Fear, guilt, and jealousy rear their ugly heads as Jules and West strive to figure out what they want now that they've emerged from the wreckage of the storm.A year has passed since the night Jules Blacklin and West Rutledge were thrown together by a tornado... -
![Trusting Liam by Molly McAdams]()
Trusting Liam by Molly McAdams
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsA night they will always remember…a connection neither can deny…a secret that could destroy it all… When Kennedy Ryan moves to California, she never expects to come face-to-face with Liam Taylor—the intriguing man who has haunted her thoughts for a year. A man who led her to breaking every one of her rules for a single night of passion that ended up meaning more than it was ever supposed to...Categorized as:
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![Fumbled Futures: A Sports Romance Collection by Meagan Brandy]()
Fumbled Futures: A Sports Romance Collection by Meagan Brandy
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe cocky quarterback and his friends have come together in a boxset! This collections includes Fumbled Hearts, Defenseless Hearts, and the exclusive short story no longer available anywhere else, Fourth Down! Follow new girl, Kalani Embers, and friends on their journeys to forever ... One big book, three addictive love stories! Fumbled HeartsHe’s the persistent playboy who refuses to walk away... -
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![Kickoff by Kayla Claire]()
Kickoff by Kayla Claire
Zoey needs a fake boyfriend. I need a babysitter.We sure as hell don’t have time for feelings to get in the way.I used to be the top college soccer player in the nation. Now I’m parenting my little sister and trying to survive my first year in grad school. I’m supposed to be Responsible Alex, and that comes with a strict set of rules: no drugs, no drinking, no sex...Categorized as:
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Dearest Series Boxed Set by Lex Martin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll three books of the bestselling Dearest series--Dearest Clementine, Finding Dandelion, and Kissing Madeline--are included in this box set. Dearest Clementine (a bestselling romantic comedy) When Clementine Avery swore off men, she had no idea she'd need real life experience for that romance writing class she accidentally signed up for last spring...Categorized as:
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Deposed by Sofia Daniel
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEdward, Henry and Blake used to rule the school. Now they just rule me. They know my secret. Something that will get me into a world of hurt. And now they own me, body, mind, and soul. These days, I play their dangerous games. And I’m helpless to their seductive kisses. I’m in the biggest trouble in my life. But I’m not sure I want to be free... -
![The Easy Way Out by C.W. Farnsworth]()
The Easy Way Out by C.W. Farnsworth
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLoss is nothing new to Lennon Matthews.With each hit her heart has taken, she’s guarded it more closely. Except Caleb Winters smashed through her defenses in high school. Three years later, their relationship is stronger than ever. But aside from letting a boy in, little in Lennon’s life has changed... -
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Brave by Natalie Gayle
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBrave A moment in time, that’s all it took. Beauty, pain and tragedy. Xander “Pretty Boy” Todd was a demon in the ring. A professional MMA fighter with a career that had the world a buzz—but now it’s gone. Or is it? Eden Sommers had her dreams of an international modelling career within her grasp—and lost it. Gone within a few seconds, leaving nothing but pain... -
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Flame by Erin Noelle, Kerry Genova
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’m soaring. After years of hard work and determination, I am exactly where I want to be in life. As the top ranked Freestyle Motocross rider in the world, I have more money than I could ever dream of spending and gorgeous women throwing themselves at me in every city I land. I have everything I want. Everything except her... -
![Revenge Kisses by Addison Moore]()
Revenge Kisses by Addison Moore
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings*A SEXY romantic comedy from the New York Times bestselling author Addison Moore * ***All 3:AM KISSES books can be read as sexy STANDALONES *** Nothing feels better than REVENGE. Don’t get mad. Get even. When Knox and I catch our respective plus ones making out, all hell breaks loose. So we do the only thing we can—date one another to drive our exes to the brink... -
![Crowned Crew: Heights POVs & Stories (The Heights Crew) by E.M. Moore]()
Crowned Crew: Heights POVs & Stories (The Heights Crew) by E.M. Moore
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Crew is back!Delve inside the world of the Heights Crew with stories of how Kyla’s sexy, dangerous guys—Johnny, Brawler, Oscar, and Magnum—ended up in the Crew.Then, read a variety of scenes from all four books from the guys’ perspective... -
![The PreGame Ritual by Alexandra Warren]()
The PreGame Ritual by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAva knows that she’s the best girls basketball player in the country at the collegiate level. She knows that she’s going straight the pros once her senior season comes to an end. And she knows that finding a man is the least likely thing to happen while she’s chasing that dream. That’s until she meets Miles... -
![Spark by Erin Noelle, Kayla Robichaux]()
Spark by Erin Noelle, Kayla Robichaux
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI’m failing. My younger brother is getting worse, and my job - my duty - is to help him at all costs. We’ve tried everything modern medicine has to offer and nothing works. Nothing. Deciding to turn to unconventional treatments, we end up at Fire-on-the-Mountain, a holistic resort deep in the Rockies...Categorized as:
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![The Game by HJ Bellus]()
The Game by HJ Bellus
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 21 ratings**Mature Content Warning** Recommended for ages 17+ due to language and sexual content. Born to shine. Groomed to dominate. Levi Wilks is destined only to be a champion… Number one on the field, in the record books, and in every fans’ heart. This star QB is perfection from head to toe. Only his looks rival his talent on the field... -
![Fight for Her, Volume 4 by J.J. Knight]()
Fight for Her, Volume 4 by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe dramatic conclusion to the bestselling MMA series arrives with Fight for Her #4. Maddie has left me again, and I can’t blame her. I failed to protect her. I don’t even know if I deserve her and Lily. But I’m determined to make things right. First, I’m going to find her father. He’s been living on the streets too long. That has to end... -
![Speak No Evil by Jordan Ford]()
Speak No Evil by Jordan Ford
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe’s eighteen. She’s pregnant. She’s terrified. He's injured, alone and dying on the ice. Can these two strangers protect each other from the dangers that are coming for them?Kade Kingsley is sick of hiding out in the middle of nowhere.He should be having a good time, partying and living it up, not playing bodyguard to his best friend’s runaway girlfriend... -
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Surviving Us by Erin Noelle
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsTwo survivors. Two weeks. One awakening. When Bristol Criswell travels to St. Lucia for an Enduring Life retreat, she hopes to discover encouragement and support from like souls. A vacation fling is the furthest thing from her mind, especially not with a cocky-mouthed, arrogant jerk like Davis McKay... -
![The Same Side by C.M. Doporto]()
The Same Side by C.M. Doporto
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe engagement's off and with Collin behind her, Lexi has decided that the temptations of Raven Davenport are too strong to be ignored. It doesn't take long for Lexi and Raven to find themselves wrapped in each other's affection, but not without the challenges that life poses... -
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Varsity Tiebreaker by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAbby Cortez is a girl with goals, on the verge of turning eighteen and on the brink of stardom. Falling in love isn't just something she doesn't have time for, it's something she doesn't really believe in. Her rule? Date but never, ever fall.Tory "Salvatore" D'Angelo loves falling in love...just not for real... -
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Slam by Holly S. Roberts
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOlivia Stradmore, daughter to Senator Jonathan Stradmore, has one goal in life—win her fifth grand slam tennis title in as many years. Olivia doesn’t have time for problems with a stalker who disapproves of her less than modest life choices. She enjoys the occasional tennis pro in bed, short skirts, and the chance to allow her wild side out... -
![Wicked Rules (Wicked Bay ) by L.A. Cotton]()
Wicked Rules (Wicked Bay ) by L.A. Cotton
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom the author who brought you the Chastity Falls series, comes the second book in the Wicked Bay series... Lo Stone should be used to change by now. It's been her life for the last year, but how much can a girl take before the cracks begin to show? She knew being with Maverick wouldn't be easy, but she didn’t anticipate her life in Wicked Bay becoming a game of deceit and lies... -
![Varsity Captain by Ginger Scott]()
Varsity Captain by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA new book in the Varsity Series is coming soon! Varsity Captain will give readers the experience and backstory of Varsity Heartbreaker (book 1 in the series) told from Lucas Fuller's POV. This is a full-length novel with brand new content and not just a simple retelling...Categorized as:
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![Sworn Enemies: A Small Town Enemies To Lovers Sports Romance by Rebel Hart]()
Sworn Enemies: A Small Town Enemies To Lovers Sports Romance by Rebel Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSworn Enemies is a new compelling story in The Football Boys Collection: a series of unconnected standalone books. You’ll fall in love with Quinn and Zeke.. -
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![Paradise Road by C.J. Duggan]()
Paradise Road by C.J. Duggan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMore than anything, seventeen-year-old Lexie Atkinson wants to move forward with her life, but she can't seem to shake free of the heart-pounding memories of Paradise High...Categorized as:
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![Cruel Academy: A Dark High School Bully Romance by Nicole Fox]()
Cruel Academy: A Dark High School Bully Romance by Nicole Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRavenlake Prep was my refuge. Caleb Wilson made it my nightmare. My ex-boyfriend did awful things to me.But running from him just made it worse. Because now I’m stuck at Ravenlake Academy with the only boy in this town who might be more dangerous than my ex…And he wants to break me in half. Caleb Wilson is gorgeous. Deadly.And very, very pissed off. But I need something from Caleb... -
![The Ace of Westlake High by Nicole S. Goodin]()
The Ace of Westlake High by Nicole S. Goodin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEighteen years built on a web of lies… and with one whispered secret, it unravels before my eyes.I’ve always known that one day the truth would come out, but I never expected it to send me spiralling down a path of self-destruction and bad decisions.When my screw ups finally start to catch up with me, I’m thrown straight out of my world, and dropped directly into hers .Lily Wilder... -
![Voted Most Likely by Nicole Adair]()
Voted Most Likely by Nicole Adair
Josephine hates Aiden. Almost as much as she hates her horribly plumed marching band hat (and that’s saying something). But just as she must wear the hat, she must also deal with Aiden Christopher Mitchell III, the insufferable Golden Boy and her biggest rival. He’s inescapable in a school as small as theirs and in a town so tiny it’s just a dot on the map...Categorized as:
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![Road Trip with Lev Thomas by M.J. Padgett]()
Road Trip with Lev Thomas by M.J. Padgett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGetting dropped on the side of the road by her ex-boyfriend was not part of her holiday plans. Emma Nadine has a type, and it’s the bad-for-you bad boy in a leather jacket. Only this time, her affinity for the unreformed lands her on the side of the interstate… literally... -
![Guarded Heart by C.A. Harms]()
Guarded Heart by C.A. Harms
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife can be very scary...Really Scary when a wounded heart is involved. Giving your entire heart to someone is hard enough once but when it is completely shattered by the one person you believed would always keep it safe only makes it almost impossible to give it away a second time... -
![Unexpected Forfeit: A Ground and Pound Novel by Sapphire Knight, Mitzi Carroll]()
Unexpected Forfeit: A Ground and Pound Novel by Sapphire Knight, Mitzi Carroll
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChyna Every chance I get, I go to watch the local fights. I crave the excitement and the rush as it courses through my body, with the sounds of fists meeting flesh. It’s not just the blood or the hard bodies that keeps me coming back each time, wanting more. It’s Jace ‘King’ Kash and his artic blue eyes. He has fists made of steel with a body honed for speed... -
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Anchor by Kandi Steiner
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Palm South University crew is back, and there’s only one thing on their Spring Break .Parties. Romance. Friendship. Everything seems perfect on the surface. But after last semester, Ashlei finds herself in trouble she can’t get out of on her own, Erin faces a choice that will change her life forever, and J-Love is falling deeper than she ever expected for her sexy teacher... -
![Broken Fairytales by Monica Alexander]()
Broken Fairytales by Monica Alexander
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEmily Cole thought her life was just about as close to a fairytale as it could get. She was on track to graduate from college with honors, had a job lined up in her field, and was about to get engaged to the perfect guy. Then one day she woke up and something just felt . . . off...Categorized as:
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![Chasing Forever Down by Nikki Chartier]()
Chasing Forever Down by Nikki Chartier
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen seventeen-year-old Haley Sullivan is dragged to a corporate party with her parents, she's searching for one thing - the nearest exit. Instead, she finds a mysterious stranger who plays by his own rules and chases his own dreams, and he's definitely cute enough to disappear with for the night... -
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![A Different Side: Book 4 by C.M. Doporto]()
A Different Side: Book 4 by C.M. Doporto
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe highly anticipated story from the University Park Series. Park Hill University’s star quarterback, Raven Davenport, has every woman dying to get caught in his trap, but he’s only interested in catching one girl – Lexi Thompson... -
![Pepped Up & Ready by Ali Dean]()
Pepped Up & Ready by Ali Dean
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratings(This is the third book in the Pepper Jones series. The following description contains spoilers for Pepped Up and All Pepped Up. It is highly recommended that you read the books in order.) Pepper is finally a senior, and she’s determined to defend her national cross-country title. Although Jace is busy with the demands of college football, he’s still at Pepper’s side, supporting her goals... -
![Five Days Until You by Monica Murphy]()
Five Days Until You by Monica Murphy
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsUnsure. That's how I'm feeling about my entire life. Just when everything's good and I have it all under control, my girl Chelsea decides she's going to leave me for the summer. Despite my disappointment, I have to support her. It's what she wants, an opportunity she can't say no to and no way will I be the one to stop her. I love her too much to hold her back... -
![Turmoil by J.L. Weil]()
Turmoil by J.L. Weil
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThey call themselves the Elite—four boys from the wealthiest and most prominent families in Elmwood, which somehow gives them the right to be righteous A-holes. Gorgeous. Arrogant. No regard for rules. And Brock Taylor is the worst of them all. I wish I had known that before I slept with him. A night I just want to forget. But Brock won’t let me. They aren’t just high school boys... -
![Crazy For You by S.B. Alexander]()
Crazy For You by S.B. Alexander
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the dark lies hope.One boy looking for salvation. One girl yearning for hope.Colton Caldwell is hotter than I remember—broad chest, muscles in all the right places, wavy brown hair, and eyes that suck me in. All private-school perfection. Pity he can’t drive worth a damn. He hit me with his truck, just backed out without looking, leaving me bruised, aching... and well aware of him... -
![When To Let Go by J.M. Sevilla]()
When To Let Go by J.M. Sevilla
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThree stories. One book. Six lives intertwined. This is a story that starts at childhood and ends with adulthood. It's about the first time your lips meet and the last time they part. It's the free falling of love and the pain of crashing. It's broken promises and stolen kisses. It's reaching for the sky and letting dreams slip away...Categorized as:
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