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Adore Me by Jillian Dodd
Join Keatyn on Thanksgiving Break in this Keatyn Chronicles novella. I’ve finally become the kind of girl my little sisters could look up to. Except for the lies. Lying to my friends is killing me. And the longer I’m there—the closer we get—the more I feel like I’m being eaten from the inside out. If I go back to Eastbrooke, I’ll end up nothing but a shell. So I'm not going back...Categorized as:
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Here to Stay by Suanne Laqueur
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“You can’t sort of do this, Fish. Draw a line and get on one side or the other. .. ”. Love is never so sweet as when it receives a second chance. In the sequel to her award-winning novel The Man I Love, Suanne Laqueur continues the story of Erik Fiskare’s romance with Daisy Bianco. Though separated for twelve years, the extraordinary bond forged in their youth has endured...Categorized as:
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Something in the Way: A Love Saga by Jessica Hawkins
"A tale of forbidden love in epic proportion. .. Brilliant"— New York Times Bestselling Author Corinne Michaels. It was a hot summer day when I met him on the construction site next to my parents' house. Under the sweat and dirt, Manning Sutter was as handsome as the sun was bright. He was older, darker, experienced. I had never even been kissed...Categorized as:
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A Real One Captured My Heart by K. Renee
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHave you ever been in a situation where the best thing for you to do, is the hardest thing? That’s the same dilemma Shanice Davis finds herself in after finding out her husband does not love her the same way she loves him. Throwing caution to the wind, Shanice decides to live her best life while on a girl’s trip to Mexico. Gia, Shanice’s best friend only concern is her daughter... -
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Tastes Like Candy by Lauren Gilley
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsRaised by a widower and a pack of uncles, Michelle Calloway has known only one way of life, that of the Lean Dogs MC, London chapter. When circumstances force her to flee to America, she fears her days of working alongside the club are over. But Derek Snow isn't the sort of man to let talent go to waste...Categorized as:
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The Moment of Truth by Shari Low
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe Moment of Truth…. Laney Cochrane loves her life. With her friends Millie and Tash, she runs a proposal agency, organising the perfect setting for their clients to pop the question. Finding that forever love is something Laney knows all about. Her marriage to Cameron is blissfully content and she has never doubted they’ll live happily ever after. Then Cara Deacon walks into their office... -
Enraptured by Ginger Voight
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIn the third and final book of the Fullerton Family Saga, long-simmering secrets explode with disastrous consequences. The fractured Fullertons face their biggest challenges yet, and every single one must rise to their own personal challenges and beat their demons once and for all - no matter what it takes...Categorized as:
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Revere by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Legacy Novel. She was once his liar. He was once her savior. Cross Donati fills his days with the mafia, family, and responsibility. The wild boy is a distant memory. A waiting prince now sits in his place. An old debt puts the gunrunner right back into the path of his past, but he only sees his future. Every king needs a queen... -
Dark Edges by Kane Caldwell
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m not your good ole boy or boy-next-door type of guy. If that’s what you’re looking for, I suggest you move on. I curse a lot, work too fucking much, and keep to myself. My edges are hard, rough, and even dark at times. I never thought I would wind up in the business I’m in. I may not always play by the rules, but I go where the money is, keep my nose clean, and my affairs organized... -
Ashes of Black Oak by Monique Edenwood
I watch the blood as it seeps from him, pooling like crimson flame around his neck, trickling in rivulets of liquid fire onto the dense body below. The body I've touched. I've held. I've kissed. I've felt wrapped around me for so long, holding me possessively, protecting me from those who wanted me lost... -
Sail by M. Mabie
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis isn’t just a two-year long one-night stand. It’s my life. This is my life. Our life. It isn’t just some careless affair. I’ve made the worst decisions a woman could, but I’ll earn my second chance. She can try keeping all the guilt for herself, but I’m just as much to blame. Loving Casey wasn’t my biggest mistake. Fighting it for so long was. I’ll show her how fearless our love makes me... -
His Wounded Light by Christine Brae
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe perfect life. The perfect marriage. The jilted lover. Their worlds collide. Fate intervenes twelve years later and their paths intersect once again. All three will question whether the heart is truly capable of dividing and being divided; each will decide whether it matters who you loved first or who you love last. Together they will learn that in the end, there can always only be one. -
Ghosts of the Canyon by Michelle Mankin
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWelcome to the year 1969, a tumultuous year when the world and rock ’n’ roll were changing. Woodstock, war protests, free love, it’s all there, plus a rollercoaster romance that will have you frantically flipping pages to discover who this heroine chooses. What Katelyn Love longs for most of all is a child. Someone to shower with the affection she never received from her parents...Categorized as:
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Constantine: Britain's Story Part 2 by E.L. Stevens
If I could forget Liam Millar, my life would be perfect. I’d finally done the hard thing and moved home. I’d gotten my house on a lake. I had family in my life for the first time in decades and I could really start to picture the Sunday dinners and long days spent on the water soaking up the California sun. I’d even have the perfect love story too... -
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Chasing Paradise by Pamela Ann
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAfter the tumultuous ordeal Sienna had to go through to get Blake back, another hurdle surfaces, leaving her bruised and broken...Categorized as:
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Entangled by Ginger Voight
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe saga continues for Rachel Dennehy, the tenacious small-town teacher caught in between two compelling, powerful brothers. ****This is Book 2 in the series. Blurb may contain spoilers for Book 1. ****. In Book 2 of the Fullerton Family Saga, teacher Rachel Dennehy heads back to California to save her favorite little boy from his rapid downward spiral... -
Thrive by Aly Martinez
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez comes a gripping second-chance standalone romance. THRIVE takes place seventeen years after a love triangle. Technically, you aren’t supposed to fall in love with your best friend’s girl. But if we’re talking technicalities, he wasn’t supposed to be cheating on her every other weekend, either. The day I met Mira York, I knew she was off-limits...Categorized as:
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Playing Dirty by Tiffany Snow
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsDOWN AND DIRTY. Faced with a choice between bad-boy detective Dean Ryker and sexy power player Parker Anderson, Sage Reece fought the law--and the law won. But while Ryker's sizzling touch may rule her nights, Sage's days belong to Parker's cool, calculating intensity. . . . Both Ryker and Parker are determined to protect Sage from a brutal enemy who'd use her to pay for their mistakes...Categorized as:
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Save Me by Tiffany Snow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn this fast-paced romantic suspense, China Mack will make one final choice. Computer genius China Mack may be the former head of Vigilance, the government’s clandestine spy program, but she can still be knocked off balance. And two back-to-back personal blows have thrown her into a tailspin... -
Black Oak Burning by Monique Edenwood
Cameron’s relentless craving for me never seemed to end, even when it seemed that he may end up claiming his victory over Jack. The irresistible odyssey into his dark dreams of domination thrilled me to my very core, breaking some of the chains holding me to Jack and setting my soul on fire with the fervor of relentless lust and unspeakable threats of ecstasy... -
Finding Amanda by Robin Patchen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn award-winning novel with brand-new bonus content…. Amanda Johnson hopes that publishing her memoir will finally bring justice to the psychiatrist who abused her as a teenager and heal the wounds that have long festered. But her estranged husband, Mark, is determined to talk her out of exposing her traumatic past... -
Embers of Black Oak by Monique Edenwood
His eyes blaze in a way that is new to me. When they roam to my lips, it's all I can do not to tremble. He studies me as if tormented, as if the need to own my soul is all that exists. When he speaks, I feel myself succumbing to his deviant, seductive words. To his incomparable aura. To his power...Categorized as:
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The Lion's Den by Eliza Freed
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn injury stops the bleeding of Meredith and Brad Walsh’s fractured marriage. As Meredith recovers and tries to regain her memory, Brad fights to convince Meredith their marriage was perfect, even if it barely existed. But with Meredith’s memory comes clarity, and Meredith is faced with the reality of a husband and a lover... -
Muscle Memory by Stylo Fantome
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHer lips, the way she feels, how she moves against me. Her voice when she laughs, her eyes when she cries. Her soul connected to mine, for better or for worse, for all eternity. I don't remember. A blank face. Unrecognizable. The darkness and impenetrable fog, day after day after day. Who am I? And for that matter, who is she? I can't remember...Categorized as:
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Tempting Sophia by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHaving my heart broken once was enough to make me give up on the idea of love all together. Instead of searching for The One I decided to embrace variety and turn by back on monogamy. I made a living convincing women they didn’t need a man to feel complete. And I totally rocked at it... -
Fighting To Ride by Debra Kayn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGet ready to roll…. Kurt Ramchett went from Bantorus MC kid to unbeatable underground boxer to president of the Bantorus MC, Federal Charter. Dedicated and badass, Kurt's running guns for the militia and extending the Bantorus territory. He never expected to run into trouble in the form of a beautiful stripper his first night in Federal... -
The Family Holiday by Shalini Boland
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTwo families. One house swap. A vacation to die for. I can’t believe my luck as I arrive at the beautiful, white-washed Italian villa. Complete with an infinity pool and stunning views, it’s the perfect place to create special memories with my family. But as soon as we step inside everything starts to go wrong…...Categorized as:
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Ruined by L.P. Lovell
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRuined is book four in the She Who Dares series, but can be read as a standalone. Hugo. I like to fuck. A lot. Anywhere, anyway, as long as I’m shooting my load in or on some pretty young thing I’m good. In fact, scrap that, they don’t even have to be pretty. What can I say? I’m an equal opportunities kind of guy...Categorized as:
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Play to Win by Tiffany Snow
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPLAY FAIR . . . OR PLAY TO WIN? Falling in love with polar-opposite men was an intoxicating ride that nearly ended Sage Reese's life. Now it's time for Sage to decide: Parker, the clean-cut, filthy-rich business magnate . . . or Ryker, the tough-as-nails undercover detective. Her choice? Neither...Categorized as:
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Promise Me by Stevie J. Cole
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPromises. We all make them. Sometimes we break them. But what happens when the promise you break haunts your dreams, when that moment of betrayal echoes within every last beat of your heart? Love. Love is passionate, painful, and all consuming in the most brutal yet beautiful way...Categorized as:
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Feverish by Jade C. Jamison
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsClayton “Jet” Smith has enjoyed acting the part of rock star god bad boy since his breakup with rock goddess Valerie Quinn. He’s racking up quite a score playing the field, and he has no plans to settle down anytime soon. His biggest problem these days is meeting his obligations, because he’s so busy having fun, he forgets the important things...Categorized as:
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Keep Happy by A.C. Bextor
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThose who think they know me would tell you I’m a caring mother, a loyal friend, and a dutiful wife. They’d say the golden path which led me here is the road every little girl dreams of taking. However, the guise of my happy existence has come to be just that—an illusion. A mask of contentment intended for the world to believe... -
Repair My Life by Hayley Faiman, Pink Ink Design
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA single mother of four. A man who never imagined he’d ever have a family. She’s running again. He’s there to catch her. Together they will either float or drown. The future is set in stone for Rebecca Albright. Married young, she’s had four children back-to-back, but she’s living in misery with a van on its last leg as her only mode of transportation...Categorized as:
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Black Oak Scorched by Monique Edenwood
I did everything in my power to resist Cameron's never-ending need to have me as his own. The heat of his hunger and the fervor of his attacks on my will was merciless, wearing me down as I struggled under the weight of Jack's ceaseless craving and possessive need to reclaim me… as well as his surveillance of my every move... -
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All the News by Jade C. Jamison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust as Nicki’s love life starts heating up, a sexual predator roaming the streets of Winchester strikes fear in the hearts of the women in town. Nicki investigates, hoping to help the police track down the rapist or at least warn citizens to watch their backs. It’s too late when she discovers the criminal in a place she least suspects—and there’s no one who can save her now…... -
In the News by Jade C. Jamison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs Nicki’s reporter skills improve, her boss Neal begins giving her better stories, key to moving up at the paper. This time, when a rash of robberies hits the downtown Winchester area, Nicki begins reporting the damage, hoping to help law enforcement bring the culprit to justice. But uncovering the truth behind something seemingly minor could damage her town in unthinkable ways….Categorized as:
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Weight of Regret by K.K. Allen
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAnderson Bexley was the love of my life… or so I thought. . . For years, I convinced myself that one day he would see me as more than the bubbly activities director at his family’s campground. . Sure, he was ten years older. . Deeply tortured. . And far too devoted to the family business to make time for his own happiness. . . But none of that mattered... -
Loving You Always by Kennedy Ryan
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsKerris Moreton should be the happiest woman in the world: She has a successful business and is about to start the family she's always wanted. But the man of her dreams-the one whose green eyes see straight into her soul and whose gentle hands make her body hum with pleasure-is not hers. Each secret moment with Walsh Bennett serves to remind Kerris of what she's missing...Categorized as:
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Forsaking All Others by Shannon Myers
How do you come back when everything has been destroyed? While Elizabeth works to fully regain her memory, she must also work through the pain of betrayal. Meanwhile, David isn't going down without a fight and will do whatever it takes to win the love of his life back. The only problem is that he's not the only one vying for Elizabeth's heart...Categorized as:
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Francesca's Party by Patricia Scanlan
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen everyone expects you to fall apart, do the unexpected: Get a life. After years of being the perfect wife and mother, Francesca Kirwan realizes one dreary fall day that her life is a sad cliche when she catches her husband, Mark, with another woman. With her safe, predictable life turned upside down and an uncertain future ahead of her, Francesca has only two choices: sink or swim... -
Protecting Allie by Audrey Bell
She's the daughter of my ex-military buddy, scared, and in need of protection. When a stalker threatens to take her life, I could lose my sweet girl before I ever get the chance to make her mine. ***. Duke. When my best friend, Mickey, gets remarried and leaves to enjoy his honeymoon, he made me swear to look after his daughter, Allie...Categorized as:
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Coda by Jennifer Hartmann
Six years ago, I hit rock bottom. In a desperate attempt to pull myself from the ashes, I had to burn the people I loved most. Now, those same people are drowning in darkness after their world is rocked by tragedy. I've made a business out of helping others, channeling my past trauma into a good cause...Categorized as:
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His Ever After by Jessica Ingro
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll is fair in love and war. Jacob Matthews learned that lesson the hard way when he discovered just how far some people will go to win someone’s heart. When fate brought Samantha Monroe back into Jacob’s life, he finally started to believe that his world was going to be complete. He loves Sam with the kind of intensity that burns deep and scalds your very soul...Categorized as:
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MY BROTHER, MY RIVAL by Eve Rabi
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDescription:. Years ago, Cody Garrett’s heart was ripped to shreds when Bridie ditched him and married his brother, Scott. With great difficulty, he moved on and rebuilt his life without her, severing all ties with his brother because of their betrayal. Now, Scott, his brother, is ill and a threat to his wife and children. Cody is forced to step in and move them into his house...Categorized as:
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The Sinner's Touch - Anniversary Edition by Apryl Baker
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 10 ratings~Kade. I fucked up. She was the best and worst mistake I ever made. I took the coward’s way out and ran. Now I have a chance to make it right, but she's being stubborn. It used to be cute, but this time it can get her killed. Boston's latest serial killer has his sights set on the only woman I have ever truly loved, and I will keep her safe even if it pisses her off, even if she hates me for it... -
The Rebound by J.R. Rogue
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome love affairs aren’t meant for the public eye. Some love affairs won’t survive the fallout. Calliope das Dores is not the perfect rebound, even if her name means "muse". She is not who I should be running to. But I want her anyway. She keeps telling me my squeaky-clean image can’t handle the scandal, but this want between us is not black and white, and it never will be...Categorized as:
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Replacing Harley by Lila Fox
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHarley spent months trying to get away from her abusive boyfriend. The last time he got his hands on her, she knew he wouldn’t stop beating her until she died—until Rage showed up. He took her back to the club to be cared for, and she found out she fit right in. A bonus was her feelings for Rage...Categorized as:
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Over Maya Dead Body by Sandra Orchard
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFBI Special Agent Serena Jones arrives on Martha's Vineyard with her family, ready for a little bit of R&R and a whole lot of reminiscing as they celebrate the engagement of an old family friend. But crime doesn't take a vacation, and she's soon entangled in an investigation of a suspicious death tied to an antiquities smuggling ring... -
Circle of Hurt by Lauren Campbell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFor years, infertility followed me like a cloud. But finally, the sun has risen. Finally, I am pregnant. Except now a new storm rages in the distance - one I have no choice but to pass through. I have no idea if the child I'm carrying belongs to my husband. .. or to the man I've betrayed him with - a man I've come to love but whose name I don't know. What I do know is that I'm a cheat. A liar...Categorized as:
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Succeeding Love by C Hazlewood
Divorce is only the beginning of Feighlynn’s journey to love. When Feighlynn's husband leaves her for another woman, she doesn't fight it. Even in the face of betrayal, all she wants is what’s best for her children. So she puts on a brave face and carries on for them. Life goes on…. A year passes, and the dust is finally settled...Categorized as:
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