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Mothers and Daughters by Erica James
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsEven happy families have their secrets…. Since the sudden death of her husband, Naomi has steadily rebuilt the life they shared in the village of Tilsham by the sea. Her eldest daughter, Martha, is sensible and determined – just like her father was – and very much in control of where her life is going. If she could just get pregnant with her husband, life would be perfect... -
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 French Cookery School by Caroline James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe recipe for a perfect summer…. Step 1: Mix together a group of mature students. Step 2: Add in a handsome host. Step 3: Season with a celebrity chef. Step 4: Bring to the boil at a luxurious cookery school in France! Waltho Williams has no idea what he’s letting himself in for when he opens the doors to his beautiful French home, La Maison du Paradis... -
A Billionaire Rebel by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDamon: I’m the Holden brother who doesn’t want to be part of the family business. Singing and performing country music is my only passion, but one night of tragedy changes everything and my world is shattered. Jae: My life isn’t candy canes and rainbows. It’s hard work but I have no complaints. I have a steady job and a family who loves me... -
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Shawn by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShawn: I’m good with my hands and I’m a quick study. At least that’s what the women say. No trouble in that department, if you know what I mean. Still, it’s best to keep them at arm’s length. I’ve seen how women go after my brothers for money and the family name. I guess you can say I have always been guarded. But then I met Talia, a woman unlike any other... -
Dirty Vegas Nights by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy body’s made of iron. My muscles are sculpted by God himself. And my green eyes have been described as ‘lady magnets’ by the Vegas Tribune. The Trifecta sensation is only the dirtiest male revue show Vegas has ever seen. We’ve been blazing the stage for a while and have gained quite the fan base. Women travel from across the country just to catch a glimpse of us... -
Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese three women are the toughest juries they’ll ever have to plead their case to. THIS BOX SET INCLUDES…. Clean Slate (Charity Case #0. 5). Moving two thousand miles away wasn’t my plan, but when family needs you, you come. Before I can head back to my hometown of Chicago though, I have two men to say good-bye to. Neither one of them will be happy to hear the news... -
A Dress for Curves by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Carson McCrae, the hottest designer in Manhattan, asked me to model a new bra in a fashion show, I knew it was a line. How could it not be? I’m anything but a runway model. Sure, I’m tall, but I’m not skinny. I got more curves than Kim Kardashian. It was definitely a line. So why did I say yes? Growing up in a commune four hours from New York City, Vixen Teal is not your typical New Yorker... -
The Epilogue by Michelle Heard
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWealth and power make them untouchable. The monarchs of Trinity Academy. Falcon Reyes. Mason Chargill. Lake Cutler. Julian Reyes. The epilogue to the bestselling Trinity Academy series. Note: All books have to be read in order. -
A Play for Love by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMaking it on Broadway is tough, but finding love in the city is even tougher. But sometimes, the most unexpected connections lead to the greatest love stories. London McCrae is an aspiring actress determined to succeed on Broadway, but lately her career and love life have hit a dry spell... -
My Accidental Forever by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFirst he bailed me out of jail. Then we ended up accidentally married. .. yeah I know, it's a wild ride. Thats when I found out he was already promised to someone else. Cue operation secretly getting divorced and pretending I’m not falling for him. . -
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... -
JAMIE by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJamie: I screwed up. I can’t seem to get it right when it comes to women. It’s the curse of the Hartwell family ancestry. Something is hidden in our DNA that precludes us to romantic disasters. I trusted my heart to someone once, but never again. Olivia: My mother told me a mistake in her past had ruined her life, her career... -
A Billionaire Dom by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI don’t do relationships. Ever. I’m in control, whether it’s business or pleasure. I didn’t get to where I am by letting people dominate me. I dominate them. But as I watch my younger brothers find love and happiness, I start to doubt myself. And I never doubt myself. Then she shows up... -
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Two Wrongs Made Right by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust because my brother found love doesn’t mean I have to. I’d rather focus on other things. Like money. It never gives you sleepless nights that drive you insane. But the single mom I hooked up with at my brother’s wedding? She’s got me sweating. I can’t get her out of my head. Those curves. That smart mouth. She’s the right kind of trouble. But I’m the wrong kind of guy. Or not... -
Mistletoe Detour by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Mistletoe Detour," the latest entry in the Scottish Billionaire series by M. S. Parker, sends readers off on a hilarious, heartwarming holiday road trip. Blaze Gracen, a renowned Johns Hopkins professor, gears up for a festive family shindig in sunny San Ramon. However, Mother Nature has other ideas, and a surprise winter storm leaves his flight stranded in not-so-tropical Chicago... -
We Shouldn't by Katy Kaylee
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 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... -
The Hunter Brothers Complete Collection Box Set by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFour brothers. Four stories. Four happy-ever-afters? JAX: I've always done what's expected of me, run Hunter Enterprises the way Grandfather wanted, but when I stepped into Club Privé, I saw something I wanted for myself. I wouldn't let anything keep me from bringing that world of decadence and sex to my home city, Boston... -
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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Played: A Gaming The System Box Set by Brenna Aubrey
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe PLAYED trilogy follows the story of tech millionaire Adam Drake and proud geek-girl Mia Strong, from their first scandalous meeting to the love of a lifetime. (Includes never-before-published bonus material, which was previously made available only to newsletter subscribers. ). This boxset contains the first three books in the Gaming The System series. At Any Price... -
The Duke's Virgin (Filthy Rich Royals) by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNow that I’ve graduated, Mother expects me to find a husband. Of course, someone to her standards. But after witnessing my parents’ marriage, the most I hope for is someone I can tolerate touching me. People call me an ice queen, but it’s only because I’m shy and guarded. I hide behind a mask. Stacia Haden is New York high society and suppresses anything that reflects poorly on her family... -
Gruff Ass in Love by Sasha Burke
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe’s the maddening, ridiculously cute trespasser who sneaks on my property to play with my rocks. (No euphemism—she really does just look at rocks. ). He’s the grumpy, unbelievably handsome rancher who has the best rocks to study in the area. (What on earth would rocks be a euphemism for? ). After months of resisting the urge, I finally haul her over my shoulder to escort her off my land... -
The Master: Steamy Boss Romance by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDon’t miss the sexy and exciting conclusion to M. S. Parker’s Manhattan Records series. Nate: I made a mistake, thinking that I could be with someone like her. One glimpse of a part of me she didn’t like, and she ran. I’m not going to apologize for who I am. I had a life before I met her, and I’ll just go back to that life now. That will be best for everyone... -
For the Love of Curves by Debra Elise
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA bachelorette party brings me to the newest club in town, Club Curve, where I may have left my inhibitions at the bottom of a pitcher of margaritas. Accepting a dare to shimmy and shake my curves on stage during amateur hour, I’m halfway through my dance when I see him . His molten gaze collides with mine and I light up hotter than a fourth of July firework... -
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獨領風騷 18 by Nicky Lee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings(完結篇)面對好友與情人,樂樂要如何做出屬於自己的最佳「抉擇」?簡訊誤會逐漸解開,樂樂站上國際時尚伸展臺散發個人光芒,時尚華麗冒險即將告一段落,令人期待的最終結局千萬別錯過!. -
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... -
Stranded with the Ex-Boyfriend by Sophie Brooks
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy ex-boyfriend is about to die in a snowstorm—because we’re trapped together and I just might kill him. Aaron broke my heart, stole my client, and forced me out of a job I loved. I don’t even want to see his stupid, handsome face, let alone pretend to be a couple. Too bad there’s a blizzard raging, and the innkeeper won’t rent us the last room until Aaron convinces her it’s our honeymoon... -
Business or Pleasure by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew stand-alone novel in M. S. Parker's: The Scottish Billionaires. Baylen McFann: A week ago, I was engaged to be married. Now, I’m single and humiliated. My wife to be–also my business partner–eloped with her ex, and left me, not only without a fiancée but also with a mismanaged, almost bankrupt business. My parents, of course, scolded me... -
Theirs to Covet by Tara Crescent
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA threesome gone horribly wrong? Been there, done that. Once upon a time, I had a crush on Damien Cardenas. I stalked him into a private club. And then I had a threesome with him and his best friend, Julian. It was unexpectedly great. I thought we had something, the three of us. Chemistry. Passion. The kind of connection that doesn’t come along every day... -
Bossy by Emma Blake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinding out last night’s one-night stand is today’s new boss is troublesome. Realizing that he is your daddy’s best friend is scandalous. You're not supposed to spend your first day on the job being hoisted onto bathroom sinks. Or let Mr. Tall, Dark and Sexy claim every inch of your soul. No fraternizing with the boss huh? Well, I tried calling it off...Categorized as:
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The Right Choice: Difficult Choices 2 by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve put myself in an impossible situation. Giving my heart to two men has its consequences. I thought I’d lost my fiancé when I fell in love with his doctor. Gavin was my biggest support while Drew was in a year-long coma. He took my shattered heart and showed me I could love again. With Drew back, I’m torn. Torn into half. On one hand, I have to honor my commitment... -
Daddy's Unexpected Gift by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a billionaire becomes a child’s legal guardian overnight, I’m plugged into the messy situation. Only to make it messier. Sterling Alexander was supposed to be a project. You know, a new parent who didn’t know anything about parenting? As a social worker in family services, I wasn’t permitted to stare at his gorgeous abs like I wanted to sleep with him. And yet, I stared... -
Husband by Remy Blake
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe was my father’s oldest friend; a man I expected to loathe and never expected to love. But Brock Marshall imbedded himself under my skin, until I had no desire to get him out. Almost two years later, and we’ve defeated the odds, falling in love and getting engaged. We should be happier than ever but instead we're at a stalemate. One that might not see us make it down the aisle... -
The Irresistible Irishman: For St. Patricks Day (A Holiday Springs novel) by M.J. Fields, Jessica Ruben
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA new and steamy Romantic Comedy from USA Today Bestselling Author MJ Fields and International Bestselling author Jessica Ruben. Minding my own business on St. Patrick's Day —with a beer in my hand and Shamrock panties beneath my skirt— I sat on a sticky barstool next to my best friend. I was expecting to chat about my latest read, but she had other plans. .Categorized as:
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Axing For Trouble by Jessa Joy
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCan this older, ex-military woodsman find love with a curvy girl hiding a big secret? Georgia. Everything about my life has to change. So I run to the woods of Snowflake Falls to hide out. Except I've let myself in for way more than I bargained for. Trouble finds me as soon as I set foot on the mountain. Rescue comes in the intimidating shape of Declan Connor... -
Bossy Rockstar by Roxy Reid
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTen years ago he took my v-card,. Now he's my billionaire rockstar boss. A decade after dumping me without warning or explanation,. He's back in my life. Annoyingly, he's grown up to be extra hot,. With muscular arms I want to be wrapped up in,. And a cocky grin that really could stop the world from turning. For the first time in my life,. I understand the urge to throw my underwear at a rockstar... -
Silver Fox Daddy: An Age Gap Single Dad Romance by Misty Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBecoming the nanny for a silver fox single No biggie. Having his unexpected baby? Huge problem. Lucan Forbes. Domineering club owner. Hot single dad. My new boss. Definitely not the type of man I should be attracted to. His busy schedule requires me to be a live-in nanny, putting me in a tight position. Especially when we end up in the same bed once the lights are out... -
The Treasure Hunt Hookup by Lila Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoin the hunt for love in this hot and hilarious rom-com with a black cat heroine, cinnamon roll hero, and all the pumpkin spice fall reading vibes! Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Emily Henry. Reeve Donovan is Hollywood’s hottest, most charmingly-stubborn director… and the last man I expected to find strolling down Main Street in my sleepy Blue Ridge hometown... -
The Billionaire's CamGirl by Penny Wylder
I've got a secret. I've been working as a CamGirl. I was anxious when I started, who wouldn't be? All those strange men. .. watching me. .. Except that didn't happen. From the beginning, I've been on display for one man, and one man only. I don't know his name or his face. I should think of him as nothing but a wallet. But the longer we spend together, the more I want to know about him... -
The Boss's Unexpected Surprise by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy new boss had no idea that I was the same girl that grew up in his house as the hired help’s daughter…. Well, surprise surprise. Our mothers hated each other. But that didn’t stop me from accepting the new job offer and working for his family. The big paycheck justified the same bad decision that my mother had made years ago. Aaron, with his piercing blue eyes, would never recognize me...Categorized as:
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Game Changer by Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThere are three things I know about New York so far: everybody is late for something, nobody has a freakin’ clue what sweet tea is, and King Kong himself is still alive and well and has taken the form of a growly blacksmith named Mac. This is no shifter story and I’m not his prey, although I wouldn’t say no if he asked for a little taste... -
Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Erin Mallon
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLilly. An opportunity to tell off the billionaire whose bank took my childhood home? Yes, please! The greedy, arrogant jerk thinks I’m here to interview for the job of his dog trainer (a. k. a. nanny), but he’s got a big storm coming... -
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... -
Secret Baby with my Boss's Brother by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratings3 things you shouldn’t do when you’re a billionaire’s. I learned actions have consequences the hard way. All it took was one summer fling with my boss’s brother, and I ended up pregnant and devastated after hearing a secret that changed everything. Five years later, Kincaid reappears, pretending nothing’s wrong... -
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Grumpy Suits: An Office Romance Collection by Cassie Mint
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey’re stern and bossy. Rich and powerful. They rule the city…. And these girls will bring them to their knees. This collection brings three steamy office romances, where the grumpy bosses fall HARD. Settle in for…. Silver Fox. He’s older and wiser. A king in a three-piece suit. And there’s a secret side to him that only I see. Sweet Tooth. I’m an ambitious lawyer. She’s a cake pop delivery girl... -
Taking My Doctor's Orders: A Secret Baby Romance by Summer Brooks
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI hate that prick of a doctor. He’s supposed to deliver babies. Not break hearts. Two years and six days. That’s how long it’s been since he broke mine. Oh, that stormy afternoon after he told me we were done forever. I got back to my apartment. My stuff was everywhere. My life was a mess. I couldn’t handle it. And so, I left. I ran as far away from him as I could... -
The Perfect Guy (Filthy Rich Royals) by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNo Cliffhangers! The Perfect Guy is a stand-alone romance novel in M. S. Parker new Filthy Rich Royals series. Regan Elson is on her way to becoming a rising Broadway star at the age of just twenty-seven. But it hasn’t been without sacrifices – her social life is practically non-existent with no time to find Mr. Right... -
Boss to the Rescue by Janie Grey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThat time you need to make a brilliant first impression for a competitive internship, but accidentally arrive late and with an armful of soggy kittens…only to find that your new boss, Ed Malden - who needs to adore the crap out of you if you’re to secure your dream job - is not only one of New Zealand’s hottest billionaire heartthrobs, but he is *majorly* allergic to cats. The sneezing begins... -
The Billionaire's Mistress 3: A Billionaire Romance by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy whole life, I never fit anywhere, with anyone, and then when I finally find someone who makes me feel special, he's engaged to my half-sister. I knew I should be able to get over him, move past it all, but somehow, I don't think it'll be that easy. When Allie Dodd receives an invitation to a charity event, the last thing she wants to do is risk seeing Jal Lindstrom again... -
Double or Nothing by Marie Carnay
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo billionaire brothers, one curvy jewelry designer, and a week in sin city. This time, two of a kind is the winning hand. Hank and Trenton might be heirs to the biggest casino empire in Las Vegas, but they’ve never been lucky in love. On the verge of giving up their fantasy of finding one woman to satisfy both their desires, a curvy beauty catches their eye...Categorized as:
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