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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... -
![GRAY WOLF SECURITY, Texas: The Complete 6-Books Series by Glenna Sinclair]()
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... -
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![JINXED by Emilia Finn]()
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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![The Maverick of the Mountain by Tessa Klein]()
The Maverick of the Mountain by Tessa Klein
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s big. He’s bearded. AND HE HAS A CHAINSAW! ? You Only Live Once. .. My temporary tattoo feels more like a prescient warning than a gentle reminder after I nearly careen off an old mountain road during the worst storm I’ve ever encountered. I should’ve stayed in town. I should’ve thrown out the hand-drawn map the local gave me... -
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![Burning Up: A Firefighter Contemporary Romance Series Box Set by K.C. Crowne]()
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... -
![Skye by Jessica Ames]()
Skye by Jessica Ames
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSkye Pregnant and in the hands of my enemies, I have no choice but to hope the father of my baby will protect me. I should have known that nothing in my life is ever simple. Rage is furious when he learns the truth about who I really am and his club isn’t prepared to let me go... -
![Kat, Knight Watch by Danielle Norman]()
Kat, Knight Watch by Danielle Norman
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI never believed in love at first sight. .. Until the ATM ate my debit card,. And Jackson Boudreaux stepped in to save the day. All business, in his nine to five banker suit--. I couldn’t help but wonder what he was hiding under that perfect form. I was leather and handcuffs. He was ties and cuff-links,. But it didn't matter that we were from two different worlds... -
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Matcha Made in Heaven, Vol. 6 by Umebachi Yamanaka
Chako works hard every day to take care of Isshin’s tea farm. One day, a huge typhoon hits the Kanto area! A pole blown off by a strong wind falls on Chako as she is checking the farm alone. Who will come to her rescue, Jin or Isshin? ! Also, Isshin makes great progress in his work at Shinomiya-en! Their long-distance marriage is nearing its climax! -
![Gray Wolf Security: Wyoming by Glenna Sinclair]()
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... -
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Short Stack 2 by Lily Morton
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat happens after the happy ending? Drawn together for the first time, this is a collection of Lily’s short stories about some of the much-loved men from her books. Follow them through wet and windy marriage proposals, surprise workplace visits, and a very entertaining ghost tour... -
![First Comes Revenge by Penelope Bloom]()
First Comes Revenge by Penelope Bloom
USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Penelope Bloom returns with a new laugh-out-loud rom-com about getting revenge on the world’s worst ex in hilariously satisfying fashion. Steamy, heart-melting, and capped off with a swoon-worthy groveling apology you won’t forget. I can't tell you what my ex did to deserve this, but here's what I can tell you... -
![SEAL INVESTIGATIONS: A 5-Books SEAL Romance Series by Lola Silverman]()
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... -
![Goode Vibrations by Jasinda Wilder]()
Goode Vibrations by Jasinda Wilder
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’m no stranger to beautiful places and beautiful women; the life I’ve led has left me jaded to both…or so I thought. Then a working holiday photographing the wild, lonely places of America leads me to a goddess. She’s all long black hair and dangerous curves, fiercely independent, with art in her soul... -
![The Man Bible: A Survival Guide by L.A. Casey]()
The Man Bible: A Survival Guide by L.A. Casey
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDo you know what you’ve got in your hands? A little piece of fucking treasure, that’s what. I’ve taken initiative here and have turned my trusty Man Bible into an actual survival guide, because the loot between these pages will lead to each of you having happy, stress free lives with your women. Pick this gem up, put your big boy pants on, and start reading. Trust me, you won't regret it... -
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![Enforce by M. Malone, Nana Malone]()
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... -
![Irish Rebel by L.K. Shaw]()
Irish Rebel by L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaitlín. After finally convincing my over-protective family to let me visit my uncle in Dublin, I know this may be my only chance to experience everything I’ve always wanted: Adventure. Excitement. Freedom. Until I’m introduced to the man assigned to be my bodyguard. With his silver-flecked hair and wicked scar, Roarke radiates power and danger. Everything I’m drawn to...Categorized as:
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![The Cowboy of the Mountain by Tessa Klein]()
The Cowboy of the Mountain by Tessa Klein
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s my older brother’s best friend. A single dad. My forbidden crush. The one man I shouldn’t have a one-night stand with. I haven’t seen Wyatt Hartwell in nearly a decade, but it takes me a split second to recognize him. Can’t say the same for him. He has no clue he just rescued his best friend’s little sister from a drunken idiot... -
![Deja Brew All Over Again by Sylvie Stewart]()
Deja Brew All Over Again by Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrouble has always had a way of finding me, but I never expected to be carjacked by a hot girl in a wedding dress. As the official family screw-up, not many people count on me for anything but a good time. But Maisy Romero and her little brother need a knight in shining armor, and they need him yesterday... -
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West of Port by Carina Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSydney is out for revenge no matter what it takes—including teaming up with a grumpy, retired cop who wants nothing to do with her. West has retired from the police force. Completely burnt out, he doesn't want to protect anyone anymore. All he wants is to be left alone so that he can refinish his new-to-him sailboat. Unfortunately for him, a woman shows up asking for his help—needing his help...Categorized as:
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![The Wedding Dare (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T. Summers]()
The Wedding Dare (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T. Summers
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn Age Gap, Fake Wedding, Secret Pregnancy Romance. It’s nice to finally know your last name, Gemma Harding. I’ve been wondering where you ran off to that morning, but I never expected to find you writing about me. In case there was some misunderstanding, I believe we should meet to clear the air and understand what part of that evening we spent together was not meant to be used on the record...Categorized as:
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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... -
![Marrying the Merciless Don by Ashlie Silas]()
Marrying the Merciless Don by Ashlie Silas
She thinks she can escape our arranged marriage, but I'm not just any guy – I'm the don. The moment I saw the mafia princess, I knew she was the missing piece. I've got wealth and power. Now I need the perfect woman to build my empire with. Rosa De Luca is stunning and quick-witted. She's the one who fits the bill. The only glitch? She's flawlessly perfect... -
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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... -
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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！. -
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![Going Down by Cat Wynn]()
Going Down by Cat Wynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsColin Rush is an overworked hotshot at a Big Four consulting firm. His neighbor Emma Smith is a cutesy but reserved first grade teacher who’s never so much as glanced in his direction. Needless to say, Colin’s positive that Emma’s not his type, and, in turn, Emma thinks Colin is an intimidating player, and probably a jerk. Frankly, they avoid each other at all costs... -
![Latvis Security Services by Lexie Ray]()
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]()
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... -
![Baby for the Brute: A Fake Boyfriend Romance by Penelope Bloom]()
Baby for the Brute: A Fake Boyfriend Romance by Penelope Bloom
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Pretend you’re my boyfriend. Please. ”. She’s a stranger. Big blue eyes. Innocent. Way too pure for my dirty hands. I should tell her to run. I’m bad news. The worst kind. But I’ve never made a habit of doing the right thing. I kiss her because I want her. I want those cherry lips tangled up with mine. I want to claim her. Own her. I want her to learn that she doesn’t make the rules... -
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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... -
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Tempted by the Sinner by B. B. Hamel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s a little saint just begging to get corrupted. And I’m the perfect sinner just waiting to take a taste. Mona Rizzo wants to write the next great profile of a real American gangster, and she wants to use me as her subject. Except I want to use her as my play thing. It’s a match made in sin, and I’m going to suck her into my world before she even has a chance to stop loving it... -
![Baby Daddy Can't Get Enough by B.B. Hamel]()
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... -
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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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![British Black Sheep (Cocky Hero Club) by Lauren Smith]()
British Black Sheep (Cocky Hero Club) by Lauren Smith
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn arrogant Brit might just be the right cup of tea for her…. He is exactly the kind of man Brie Honeyweather swore never to love…or lust after ever a sexy, arrogant, British bad boy in a designer suit. Alec is the last person Brie wants to be stuck on an international flight to London with, but hey…at least they’re in first class... -
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![Husband by Remy Blake]()
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 Naz and Roz Chronicles by Bethany-Kris]()
The Naz and Roz Chronicles by Bethany-Kris
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFollow the extended story of Naz and Roz five years after their Happily Ever After. Everything is changing all over again. And finally, Naz and Roz might actually be able to start their life together and on the same continent. With, of course, someone new tagging along. Oh, and with a baby on the way, too... -
![Possessed by the Killer by B.B. Hamel]()
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... -
![Just in Queso by Karla Doyle]()
Just in Queso by Karla Doyle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA small town, single dad, age gap, feel-good, steamy instalove romance with a guaranteed Happily Ever After! PHOEBE. Since I was a little girl with a toy kitchen set, I dreamed of owning a restaurant. Now it’s a thriving reality. Everyone loves my fun, high-energy, taco place... -
![Hold Me by Tawna Fenske]()
Hold Me by Tawna Fenske
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRomeo. Boy Toy. Player. I’ve heard what they call me, and never gave it much thought. Then Zoe walks in with her library smarts and innocent eyes and one helluva dirty idea. I guess living in hospitals for two decades didn’t leave much time for dating. Or any kind of fun, really. Zoe’s a virgin with a bucket list, and guess who’s on it? No way am I satisfying her desires...Categorized as:
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![Reckless Goals by Katie Rae]()
Reckless Goals by Katie Rae
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRhys. Despite being in my mid thirties and one of the world’s best soccer players, I had never reached my main goals in life—to be a husband and a father. But after being left heartbroken and alone on the night I planned to propose to my girlfriend, I realized how reckless that goal was. Love, in general, was reckless…...Categorized as:
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![The Chad Next Door by Dana LeCheminant]()
The Chad Next Door by Dana LeCheminant
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTorn between a quiet life and the chaos of unexpected love, Private Investigator Chad Briggs is set to find out if a snowstorm can melt his heart in Laketown. When Hope, the all too attractive—and far too young—woman next door, Chad’s life is thrown into a whirlwind he would rather not face, but he doesn’t have much of a choice...Categorized as:
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![The Golden Pecker by Penelope Bloom]()
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. ”... -
![Puppy Love by Misha Bell, Erin Mallon]()
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... -
![January On Fire: A Firefighter Fake Marriage Romance by Chase Jackson]()
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... -
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![Ex Marks The Perfect Spot by Cynthia Eden]()
Ex Marks The Perfect Spot by Cynthia Eden
He can’t be the hero. One moment, Chelsea Ember is sitting on a gorgeous, tropical island and sipping a cute drink, but in the next instant, she’s being tossed in the back of a van and spirited away. She’s terrified, desperate, and sure that she will never see her family again…then he rushes to her rescue. Her ex. Her gorgeous, hyper-controlled, heartbreaker of a former lover, Colt Easton...Categorized as:
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![Protecting Abigail by R.R. Banks]()
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... -
![Taken by Her Prince by B.B. Hamel]()
Taken by Her Prince by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI broke her to pieces. And I’ll put her back together. Colleen Colley got caught in the crossfire. When I saw that sweet thing lying on the ground, I knew I couldn’t leave her there. So I took her home and nursed her back to health. With a fat padlock on the bedroom door. My crew’s moving in on the Irish mafia, and my sweet little princess is the Boss’s niece... -
![Serenity & the Hermit by Megan Wade]()
Serenity & the Hermit by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNelson Valentine has never been a man who enjoys company. Living in Whisper Valley where the Valentine name is synonymous with fun and levity means the townsfolk feel comfortable striking up a conversation whenever he’s picking up supplies...Categorized as:
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![Her Baby Daddy: A Secret Baby Romance by Emily Bishop]()
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... -
![Boss to the Rescue by Janie Grey]()
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...
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