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Seven Nights with the Duke by Alyssa Clarke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMiss Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Fairbanks cannot forget a few abandoned moments with Rannulf Headley, the Duke of Ravenswood. Their romance had begun by accident until it ended when she discovered they were worlds apart.Now that her brother is the new Earl of Celdon, the very bad Fairbanks have been trying to behave themselves and fit into London society... -
![Snowed Inn for Christmas Anthology by Elle Christensen, Brynne Asher]()
Snowed Inn for Christmas Anthology by Elle Christensen, Brynne Asher
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA record-breaking blizzard is on the way to Winter Falls . . . and close quarters sometimes make for strange bedfellows!Led by their mayor, the citizens of Winter Falls rally together to keep everyone safe during the storm. Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan, but cuddling next to the fire and kissing under the mistletoe leads to a whole lot of romance for these nine couples... -
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![Owned by the Officer: A Line of Duty/Black Ops Crossover by Fiona Davenport]()
Owned by the Officer: A Line of Duty/Black Ops Crossover by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKade Truett was happy the friend he helped rescue overseas was getting help in the form of a service dog. Since Kade broke his leg during that mission, he had the time to help him through the process. And his kindness paid off in a big way when he met the beautiful dog trainer, Annalise Ragsdale.Annalise never mixed business and pleasure, but she couldn’t help but fall for the sexy Navy SEAL... -
![An Unexpected Gift by Melanie Moreland, M. Moreland]()
An Unexpected Gift by Melanie Moreland, M. Moreland
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn unplanned journey A change of direction The meeting of two lost hearts When Evan Brooks sets out to repair his fractured relationship with his family, a broken-down car and an unplanned detour lead him to Holly Cole. Her eyes captivate him. Her words comfort him. Her heart warms him... -
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![Secrets of Starshine Cove by Debbie Johnson]()
Secrets of Starshine Cove by Debbie Johnson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA warm, sparkly and absolutely unputdownable return to the unforgettable Starshine Cove! Cally , a devoted single mum, is stretched thin between caring for her clingy mother and her day job as a hairdresser with an always sympathetic ear. When her life in Liverpool is suddenly upended, she grabs her son Sam and jumps in the car to drive south for the holidays... -
![Once Upon an Aggravatingly Heroic Kiss by Bree Wolf]()
Once Upon an Aggravatingly Heroic Kiss by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA meddlesome lady.An honor-bound lord.And quite a few misunderstandings. England 1749: LADY EDITH WESTON, daughter to the EARL OF SWANSBOROUGH, is determined to see her friend wed to a man she loves. Unfortunately, Lady Adele, however, has been promised since birth and refuses to break her father’s heart by going against his wishes... -
![A Christmas Celebration by Heidi Swain]()
A Christmas Celebration by Heidi Swain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 21 ratings***The sparkling new Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!***When Paige turns up unannounced at Wynthorpe Hall, she discovers the place she knew when she was growing up has changed beyond all recognition. She’s only planning to stay for a short time, but is quickly pulled into local life... -
![Mountain Seeking Hero by Marley Michaels]()
Mountain Seeking Hero by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSearch and Rescue Coordinator, Max Cooper, has heard the mountain’s call. Now he’s returned to his birthplace to see whether the Moose Mountain legend is true for him, just like it has been for his brothers and cousins. He doesn’t expect it to literally hit him in the back of the head though... -
![Coming Down Her Chimney by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart]()
Coming Down Her Chimney by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShe had the best intentions.Avery Sinclair lives to spread Christmas cheer. Growing up in an orphanage, Christmas was the only time that she got presents, but her love of the holiday is more than that. It’s the only time when people treated her with kindness.That’s why she’s on her neighbor’s roof, trying to untangle the string of Christmas lights that she’s putting up for him...Categorized as:
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![Wild Ride (Men of Valor MC) by Shaw Hart]()
Wild Ride (Men of Valor MC) by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBristle Rey just moved to town.She's trying to find a fresh start and leave behind a crappy home life.She's landed in Valor, WY and has found a job. Now she just needs to find an apartment and she'll be all set.Instead, she finds Wild.Becket “Wild” Wilder got his nickname as a joke.He’s never been reckless, never been crazy.Until he lays eyes on Bristle Rey.Then all bets are off.Let’s get Wild... -
![His Midnight Virgin by Sadie King]()
His Midnight Virgin by Sadie King
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI was always the good girl, until I met Quinn…What do a law student and a smuggler have in common? Nothing, absolutely nothing. So I should leave the straight-laced, curvy Coraline alone.But I can’t.I’m no good for her. Every minute she spends with me, she’s risking her career, her future. I should let her go.But I can’t.My need to have her, to possess her, drives me to complete selfishness... -
![Big Merry Miner by Cassi Hart]()
Big Merry Miner by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLuciaI work hard to make sure I’m ready to take over the family business, but it never seems to matter to my family as much as my relationship status. Now that I’m visiting them for Christmas, I feel like I’m caught between a rock and a hard place. You see, in a moment of panic, I told them that I was finally bringing someone home to meet them... -
![Keeping a Christmas Promise by Jo Thomas]()
Keeping a Christmas Promise by Jo Thomas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFour friendsTwenty-five years ago, Freya and her three best friends created a bucket list. The future seemed bright, full of hope and most importantly guaranteed . . .One promiseNow they are travelling to Iceland in memory of the friend they've lost, determined to fulfil her dream of seeing the Northern Lights at Christmas... -
![Jack of Hearts by Kat Baxter]()
Jack of Hearts by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s a guy to do?After ten years serving my country, it’s time for me to head home. Except I’m sure as hell not going to my hometown, that’s where my ex lives, and I lost patience for her drama a long time ago. Instead, I head to Saddle Creek, TX, a place my army buddy always described as the perfect place to live... -
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![Three Nights Before Christmas: A Holiday Romance Collection by Kati Wilde]()
Three Nights Before Christmas: A Holiday Romance Collection by Kati Wilde
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA collection of three hot holiday romances to warm up your winter nights… Secret Santa After years of struggling to make ends meet, Emma Williams finally lands a job that suits her perfectly—she enjoys her work, likes her new boss, and especially loves knowing her first paycheck is coming just after Christmas. That is, if she lasts that long... -
![Commanding the Curvy Girl by Nichole Rose]()
Commanding the Curvy Girl by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTo save a curvy dispatcher and win her heart, this detective will do whatever it takes. Even if it means answering every outrageous call in Silver Spoon Falls.EastonTaking a bullet was supposed to be as bad as things could get.And then I moved to Silver Spoon Falls.There is nothing easy about life in this crazy small town.Especially when a curvy little dispatcher decides she doesn't like me... -
![Tempted by December by Nichole Rose]()
Tempted by December by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHer Christmas wish? Rosy-red cheeks and the man of her dreams.Alaric ParrishI've been tempted by December Rhett since the moment I set eyes on her.I want her curves wrapped in a bow and nothing else for Christmas.But the shy intern wants nothing to do with me.Until she sees something she shouldn't have.Now she's right where I want her… in my arms.Loving every wicked thing I do to her...Categorized as:
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![Snowy Mountain Christmas by Sharon Sala]()
Snowy Mountain Christmas by Sharon Sala
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me."—DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling authorChristmas is a great time to be snowed in with the woman who saved your life in this heartwarming, small town holiday romance from New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala... -
![Mason (Mail-Order Brides For Christmas) by Hope Ford]()
Mason (Mail-Order Brides For Christmas) by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe’s a scarred, gruff, military man that wants to be left alone. But he’s also a man that will step up when he needs to.When his mother tells him and his brothers they have to marry to save Snow Valley, he figures he’ll do it. He’ll get married, save the town and then get divorced.But then he met his wife... -
![Leia's Playmaker by Nichole Rose]()
Leia's Playmaker by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat we professional athletes. What we stick-wielding madmen who look good in blue, play hard, and love harder. It's a good thing this is Silver Spoon Falls because these hunky hockey players fit right in.Welcome the Falcons to the roster! These over-the-top athletes are about to play the most important game of the game of love... -
![Captured by the Mob by C.M. Steele]()
Captured by the Mob by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNero: As the Underboss and enforcer for the Bianchi Family, I've got my hands full. When dealing with my enemies, I'm quick, efficient, and I never slip up. That's until one beauty accidentally gets in the way, seeing more than she should. I can't let her go, and I can't end her, so I do the only thing I can...I take her captive. Mariana: I thought my day couldn't get any worse... -
![Married to the Mountain Man by Mia Brody]()
Married to the Mountain Man by Mia Brody
Can this gruff mountain man convince his new bride that she belongs with him?BrennonI ruined my brother’s wedding. I punched him in the nose and took his bride for my own. Because he won’t worship those beautiful curves the way I will. He’s not interested in protecting and loving Cadence like I will.In her eyes, this marriage is just a way to save her father... -
![Chasing Christmas by Nichole Rose]()
Chasing Christmas by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSeveral of your favorite steamy romance authors are putting the "Naughty" into "The Naughty List" this year!All this curvy girl wants for Christmas is the scarred, growly former stuntman who sets her world ablaze.Kaiden:Call me a Scrooge, but I've never been big on holidays.When you spend them alone, there isn't a whole lot to get excited about... -
![Baby, I Do by Fiona Davenport]()
Baby, I Do by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAurora Dawson loved helping happy couples have their perfect wedding and happily ever after. Even if she never found one for herself.When a divorce office opened shop right next to her, she was livid that someone would help tear apart the couples she brought together... -
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![Until Arsen by K.L. Donn]()
Until Arsen by K.L. Donn
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLove is a novel creature.Mysterious, heart pounding, like smoke on the wind.We find it, only to lose it.Until Arsen Daniels…Marina Parks didn't think she'd ever have it.A stand alone novella in Aurora Rose Reynolds Happily Ever Alpha kindle world... -
![Cold Killjoy by Esther E. Schmidt]()
Cold Killjoy by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCold KilljoyBiker. Grumpy. Wrapped in darkness.Returning to his hometown Mistletoe Montana to take over his father's garage, Cold didn't anticipate to collide with an overly cheerful next door neighbor. With a lump of ice for a heart he lost all hope of experiencing any joy in life, let alone finding love.Joycelyn LoftingsGenerous. Kind. Lighthearted. Wrapped with sunshine... -
![Home for the Holidays by Lucy Darling]()
Home for the Holidays by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEscaping the big city to go home for the holidays is the only bright light in the year I’ve had. I’m constantly surrounded by people, but I’ve never felt more alone or out of place. Going home had been the plan until a historic snowfall downs all air traffic.Well, not all of it... -
![Totally Smitten by Hope Ford]()
Totally Smitten by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTaraFamily is a big deal to me.And since I’ve moved away, my parents have been worried about me being all alone.My plan was to take a “boyfriend” home with me to show them just how happy and safe I am.When my plans fall through, my boss, the man I’ve had the “hots” for since I started working for him, offers to stand in.I try to turn him down, but he insists... -
![Wonder With Me by Kristen Proby]()
Wonder With Me by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a new story in her With Me In Seattle series… Reed Taylor doesn’t pay much attention to the holidays—until he receives a surprise present. Four-year-old Piper is the daughter he never knew about, and with the death of her mother, is also now the roommate he never expected... -
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Fox by Tarin Lex
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEmelia:I married a man with the best heart and soul on Earth.Or so I thought.Eighteen months later, we were divorced.Or so we thought.Now he’s asking me to finish what I assumed was already signed and sealed.In my mind, it was already done.So why is it so hard to do it again?Fox:I’ll never stop loving Emelia.I loved her so much I let her go... -
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Killer Abs by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI killed before, and I’d kill again. One look at the new chef in my kitchen, and I knew I’d kill anyone that even looked at her perfection with nothing but respect. The position had been a temporary job. However, the second I walked through the kitchen door, forever was all I had on my mind. She didn’t belong in my world with all her sweetness, but there was no way I’d let her go...Categorized as:
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![Win a Date with a Secret Santa by Kate Tilney]()
Win a Date with a Secret Santa by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fun-loving curvy woman wins a date with a grumpy grinch only to discover his heart is so much bigger than she ever could have imagined just in time for Christmas.What could be more fun than going on a Polar Express-like train ride with a toymaker at Christmas? Apparently, everything... -
![The Baker by Mazzy King]()
The Baker by Mazzy King
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA Small Town Enemies to Lovers Christmas Holiday Romance KileyIt seems stupid to hang onto things that happened a decade and a half ago, but when I run into Justin Clarke after so many years, all the hurt feelings he caused me in high school come rushing back.Unfortunately, I’m even more attracted to him than ever, and I need his help to bake three dozen cupcakes for my elementary class... -
![A Runaway Bride For Christmas by Sadie King]()
A Runaway Bride For Christmas by Sadie King
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA runaway bride and the grumpy mountain man whose cabin she’s forced to spend the night in…AllieI’ve spent my life pleasing my parents. But I can’t go through with the wedding they’ve planned for me. I run into the woods and straight into Hans, the hot ski instructor who’s nothing like the corporate prince my parents would have married me off to. We’ve met before... -
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![Her Obsessed Lumberjack by Clara King]()
Her Obsessed Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s a grumpy ex-cop haunted by his past.Now he wants to make this curvy ray of sunshine his future.RomanAfter years of chasing bad guys, my last case nearly cost me everything.I quit the police force and moved to the woods, but the past is catching up with me.Flashbacks and sleepless nights are turning my fresh start into a nightmare... -
![The Maid's Christmas Wish by Annie Shields]()
The Maid's Christmas Wish by Annie Shields
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChristmas should be a time of joy and happiness. But Elspeth Swann lives in constant fear. Her husband, Clarence, the man who is meant to love and protect her, is the reason for this dread. This Christmas, there seems to be no escape from her life of hardship and pain.Elspeth works as a maid for the town's recluse, Silas Moore... -
![A Little Bit Wild by Shaw Hart]()
A Little Bit Wild by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe wants to do something wild. When I first meet Aria Clipton, she’s just meant to be a client. Her mom passed away, and her final wish was for Aria to step outside of her comfort zone more. She doesn’t want to do it alone, so she’s hiring me to keep her safe while she does everything on her bucket list. With each activity that we complete, I fall a little more in love with my curvy redhead... -
![Wrapped in Love: A Festive Winter Novella by Melanie Moreland]()
Wrapped in Love: A Festive Winter Novella by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNYT bestselling author Melanie Moreland brings a reason to celebrate in this snowed-in romance.Christmas is a time for family.It’s been years since Shane Foster was able to share the season with his.So, an unexpected snowstorm, rerouted flights, and lost presents aren’t going to defeat him.In a twist of fate, he ends up in a store run by a woman as alone as he is... -
![My Charming Holidate by Kara Kendrick]()
My Charming Holidate by Kara Kendrick
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe’s going to blame everything on the mistletoe, the eggnog, and the flushed elf. He needs a couch to sleep on and hers is available. Even if he’s charming, is kissing your best friend ever a good idea?StellaWe’ve been best friends since the third grade and he’s never made a move.When Wes left for med school and never came home, I moved on... -
![Teaching Rowan: An Older Billionaire, Younger Curvy Girl Romance by Nichole Rose]()
Teaching Rowan: An Older Billionaire, Younger Curvy Girl Romance by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBreaking the rules never felt so good. Sebastian: Rowan Lassiter is pure magic. I was under her spell the moment she opened her mouth. But she's a teacher, and I'm her boss. The rules say she's off-limits…that dating her is out of the question. I guess it's a good thing a little scandal never hurt anyone, right? Because no one is going to tell me I can't keep what belongs to me... -
![Fortuity by Rochelle Paige]()
Fortuity by Rochelle Paige
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe only kinds of luck I knew were bad and worse...until my life hung in the balance. I finally caught a break in the form of a second chance. I vowed not to let it go to waste. To make a difference. But I didn’t start really living until I met him. Dillon Montgomery. My complete opposite—except for our matching tortured souls. I couldn’t resist him for long... -
![Until the Lightning Strikes: Happily Ever Alpha World by Elle Christensen]()
Until the Lightning Strikes: Happily Ever Alpha World by Elle Christensen
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRachel Hill is struggling to get out of the life she was raised in. With only two more semesters to go, she’ll have her college degree and her ticket out of town. But, it seems as though bad luck is raining down on her and when the company she works for goes out of business, her income goes from meager to nothing. She’s desperate to find a way to pay for school... -
![Hold You by Nichole Rose]()
Hold You by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis giant Russian will fall like a ton of bricks when he meets his curvy angel.KnoxLauren York is the cutest little angel I've ever met.Her sweetness is like nothing I've ever known.And her innocence drives me crazy.I know nothing of caring for such a girl.I probably shouldn't have kissed her five minutes after I met her.I definitely should not be chasing her all over the office... -
![Blame It on the Rum: On the Rocks by Shaw Hart]()
Blame It on the Rum: On the Rocks by Shaw Hart
He’s the worst best thing that’s ever happened to me.Walking around with Hayes Montrose is like walking around with an angry thundercloud hovering above your head.He’s too big, too grumpy, and entirely too attractive.So, what’s he doing with a frumpy wallflower like me?I have no idea and he won’t tell me... -
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![Santa's Cookies by L. Nicole]()
Santa's Cookies by L. Nicole
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChristmas was her favorite holiday.With the name Krissy Kringle, that was kind of a given.Krissy was looking forward to Christmas.Sure, it would be quiet, and she’d be alone, opening up the electric blanket her sister got her for Christmas, but she didn’t mind. After the hours she’d been putting in, quiet and uneventful seemed like just the thing...Categorized as:
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![Picture Perfect Obsession by C.M. Steele]()
Picture Perfect Obsession by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEmmitt: A simple assignment to photograph a fun run, shouldn’t even be a blip on my busy schedule between celebrity and location shoots. Still, one runner catches my eye, and nothing will ever be the same again. I drop everything to find out who she is, and when I can tell her that she’s mine. Because once I have her, there’s no way I’m letting her go... -
![Her Older Cowboy: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox]()
Her Older Cowboy: An Older Man Younger Woman Curvy Romance by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHer Older Cowboy is a steamy, short romance with a curvy, younger woman and a handsome older hero. It is the first book in the Daddy Knows Better series. Daisy My dream is to finish college, get a good job, and move out of my judgemental mother’s house.A long weekend with the girlfriends is just the break I need... -
![Knox's Surprise: A Sweet Office Romance by Loni Ree]()
Knox's Surprise: A Sweet Office Romance by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings**Knox’s Surprise is the sweet and clean version of Leaping for Love by Loni Ree. The author has removed all bad language and sexual situations to give you a sweet and entirely wholesome read. The content has changed slightly and the book has been re-edited.**KnoxImagine my surprise when, after my morning shower, I walk out of the bathroom to find a stunning blonde talking to my dog. Lucky pup... -
![Lumber Snack: 12 Days of Kissmas by Mae Harden]()
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![Claimed By The British Rockstar by Flora Ferrari]()
Claimed By The British Rockstar by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe tattooed, six-foot-seven, muscular lead singer of one of the biggest rock bands in the world spots me in the crowd and immediately claims me as his.This forty-two-year-old possessive older man knows how to take what he wants, and soon he has me wondering if I can be more than just an inexperienced eighteen year old girl...Categorized as:
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