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The Long and Winding Road by Marie Force
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Series Finale. .. this is the one you’ve been waiting for! Max Abbott takes center stage in the Butler, Vermont Series finale when the timeline jumps forward five years and finds Max staring down his 10-year high school reunion, with no desire whatsoever to attend... -
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All In by Ashley Jade
You're my exception. You were my anomaly. Until you broke me like a promise and shattered me with your lies. I told you I’ve destroyed everything that's ever been mine. You hurt me. I know. I should have told you the truth. I should have walked away. Tell me how to fix this. You can't. Broken things never work as good as they used to, remember? Wanna bet? You're not funny, Holden...Categorized as:
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![What Does It Feel Like? by Sophie Kinsella]()
What Does It Feel Like? by Sophie Kinsella
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsFrom #1 bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an unforgettable story—by turns heartbreaking and life-affirming—of a renowned novelist facing a devastating diagnosis and learning to live and love anew. “The bravest book you’ll read all year. ”—Jodi Picoult. “What Does It Feel Like? is fiction, but it is my most autobiographical work to date. Eve’s story is my story. ”—Sophie Kinsella... -
![Coming Home To Seashell Cottage by Jessica Redland]()
Coming Home To Seashell Cottage by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 26 ratings*Winner of Chill With a Book Book of the Year 2019 Award as Dreaming About Daran*. For Clare O’Connell, home is where the heart aches…. Since the age of sixteen, Clare O'Connell has lived her life by four strict rules:. 1. Don't talk about Ireland. 2. Don't think about Ireland. 3. Don't go to Ireland. 4. Don't let anyone in. And so far, it's worked well... -
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![Take A Chance On Me by Emilia Finn]()
Take A Chance On Me by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsOh Sh*t. This is part 2 of the Marc and Meg Duet. It cannot be read as a standalone. Due to spoilers, the above is all the blurb you will get. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The conclusion to the Meg and Marc duet is phenomenal. It’s been a long time since I’ve found a writer that makes me laugh, scream, and cry in the same sitting. This is an epic story - epic love, epic friendship, epic woman finding her way. .. -
![After Burn by Autumn Jones Lake]()
After Burn by Autumn Jones Lake
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne spilled secret shines a light on the throne of lies I've been sitting on for years. A revelation with the power to test the bonds of brotherhood like never before. Promises I've made to my brothers I burn to keep. Vows made to my wife I swear to honor. Through the web of tangled loyalties, one thing remains clear. Hope is embedded in my soul... -
![Tame Me by Kimberly Brown]()
Tame Me by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTHIS IS A RE-RELEASE! Julissa Charles has had enough of no love. Her experience with men is one that has never surpassed the bedroom. She has become accustomed to being used for what she possesses between her thighs. While she watches her best friend find love with the man of her dreams, she longs for a love all her own... -
![After Glow by Autumn Jones Lake]()
After Glow by Autumn Jones Lake
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOne uncovered truth shines a light on the throne of lies I’ve been sitting on for years. A revelation with the power to test the bonds of brotherhood like never before. My ruthless obsession to protect what’s mine burns hotter than ever. Promises I’ve made to my brothers I burn to keep. Vows made to my wife I swear to honor. Through the web of tangled loyalties, one thing remains clear... -
![The Start of Something Wonderful by Jessica Redland]()
The Start of Something Wonderful by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAutumn Laine has lost her creative sparkle. After losing her grandad and her job as an illustrator in quick succession, she is at a crossroads in life and needs a break. Spending time with her parents in Paris, even in the artistic community of Montmartre, doesn't appear to be the answer...Categorized as:
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![Rescuing Rosalie by Ellie Masters]()
Rescuing Rosalie by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn the Nicaraguan jungle, I'll battle dangerous wildlife, treacherous terrain, and my growing attraction to Rosalie as we outrun a madman and survive. When a hostage rescue mission intended to save innocent lives takes a devastating turn, Hayes, a Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialist, leaps into action and plunges headlong into danger to save Rosalie... -
![Stay Anyway by Kaylee Ryan]()
Stay Anyway by Kaylee Ryan
Stella. Getting pregnant in college wasn’t part of the plan, but I’ll never regret giving birth to the best part of me. Even if my parents did disown me for it. A fresh start in a small town seems like a good idea, until a handsome stranger shows me a little kindness and has me feeling things, I thought I’d never feel again… things I have no business feeling about a man I just met...Categorized as:
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![Unexpected Odds by Kaylee Ryan]()
Unexpected Odds by Kaylee Ryan
They say the mistakes of our past shape our future. That we’re molded from experience, from heartache, and from pain. What happens when your past is riddled with regrets? How do you see through the fog, to navigate the path to your future? One breath. One second. One minute. One hour. One day at a time, you learn to live with your unexpected odds.Categorized as:
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![Edge Of Reality by Freya Barker]()
Edge Of Reality by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHorsepower and green thumbs meets justice and flip-flops. I’m a late bloomer. A geek, an introvert, an enigma, and a watchdog. My name is Paco. I’m determined enough to bide my time, yet too clever to pass up on opportunity. I’m a steadfast rebel. An outcast, a defender, a hothead, and an eccentric. My name is Mel. I’m resolute enough to carve my own way, but not too blind to see a better path... -
![Landon & Shay - Part Two by Brittainy C. Cherry]()
Landon & Shay - Part Two by Brittainy C. Cherry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsOnce upon a time, I fell in love with a boy. A beautiful, broken boy who had his own world of struggles. People warned me against our love, but I didn't listen. We looked weak. Young, foolish. Dangerously in love. We didn't care. In order to keep our hearts protected from the opinions of others, we became each other’s secret. We shared stolen moments. Tender touches. Secretive embraces... -
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![Can't Help Falling In Love by Erika Kelly]()
Can't Help Falling In Love by Erika Kelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhat happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas…. The moment Beckett O’Neill retires from professional sports, he swears off schedules and commitments. His new gig has him hopping from one exotic location to the next. No strings, no responsibilities. Nothing that will tie him down. Until he runs into her, the woman who stole his heart for a night in Vegas. . -
![Keep This Promise by Corinne Michaels]()
Keep This Promise by Corinne Michaels
I am about to lose everything. My home. My name. My future. My husband was involved in something that could cost us our lives, and on his deathbed, he demands my daughter and I flee Britain. I had no idea he found her biological father, Holden James, in Rose Canyon, and that’s where we’d start over. The moment we see each other, feelings I’d long forgotten rush over me...Categorized as:
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Jump by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI was a smokejumper for the majority of my career. Flinging out of planes at 15,000 feet and hoping to land with my bones in tact and a plan to slay wildfire quickly, safely, and with my crew all in one piece. Ainsley was a regular firefighter. You know, the kind who lives in town, rides in a truck, and wields a hose to save houses and hotels. We were a match made in adrenaline junky heaven... -
![The Broken Billionaire by Zoe Dod]()
The Broken Billionaire by Zoe Dod
Fifteen years ago my best friend broke my heart. .. From that heartbreak, I forged an empire. Today, I’m the founder of a multimillion-pound tech company, engaged to a drop-dead gorgeous billionaire, and preparing to move across the world to start the perfect life. Everything I ever wanted is finally within reach… until he walks back in. Elijah Frazer. Billionaire. Newly Divorced. Father of One... -
![Sinful Corruption by Emilia Finn]()
Sinful Corruption by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSinful Corruption is the 14th standalone Mayet Justice novel. Full blurb coming soon. -
![Truth Be Told by Marie James]()
Truth Be Told by Marie James
Lies ruin lives. Ignacio Torres, the translator for Blackbridge Security, has told his fair share and then some. He lied more than once to Tinley Holland when they were teens. Told her he didn’t love her. Told her he could live without her. Told her what they shared didn’t mean a thing. He’s lived with those lies, lived with the loss of her for over a decade...Categorized as:
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![Where the Stars Heal by K. Garrod]()
Where the Stars Heal by K. Garrod
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe thought her brother abandoned her, but HALLE DAWSON didn’t know the whole truth. For years, Halle believed her brother had run away, leaving her to fight the darkness alone. The mean words, fear, and loneliness wrapped around her mind, dragging her down. But when Halle stumbles upon an unexpected letter, everything changes... -
![Ebbing Tides by Kelsey Kingsley]()
Ebbing Tides by Kelsey Kingsley
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy life had been built on a foundation of tragedies, but nothing could have prepared me for the worst one of all. The one that should have sent me over the edge. But I had made a vow to my wife to live … whether she was here or not. For ten years, I got by on a steady routine, and I would’ve been content to live the rest of my days just like that...Categorized as:
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![My One Desire by Claudia Y. Burgoa]()
My One Desire by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOnce, they shared one soul. Can hope heal years of despair and broken dreams? Music is all I know. It saved me as a kid. It brings me fame and fortune now. But what am I, the famous Gage Rodin, doing at night when I’m on the road and can’t sleep Googling her. Tess Hades, the girl who still haunts my dreams and my lyrics. She arrived like a quiet storm, a wild thing with eyes guarded to the world...Categorized as:
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![The Hate of Loving You by Maya Hughes]()
The Hate of Loving You by Maya Hughes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSix years ago, in the dead of night, I woke up to a cold bed and an even colder future without her. I would’ve followed her anywhere and she left. I thought I’d moved on and left all she meant to me behind. But a first love is never easy to forget. Even harder when I once felt our love is inevitable--inescapable. And I’ve been proven right once again...Categorized as:
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![Controlled Burn by Marie James]()
Controlled Burn by Marie James
As the mechanic for Blackbridge Security, when I make a mistake things don’t work properly. Correcting that mistake is the only way to get things operational. I meet issues in my personal life with the same mindset. How was I to know the woman I’ve been flirting with at the gym is the same woman I called a noise complaint on? I got her kicked out of her condo. My first response: Move in with me...Categorized as:
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![Falling Hard by Pamela Clare]()
Falling Hard by Pamela Clare
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA Gold Star wife alone…. Ellie Meeks promised her pilot husband that if he was killed in combat, she would live her life to the fullest. Three years later, she is still alone, raising the twins he never met. She has no interest in dating or meeting men—until one snowy night when a stranger helps her get her sick kids safely home...Categorized as:
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![She Loves Me by Melissa Foster]()
She Loves Me by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhat are two besties willing to risk for something more? The New York Times bestselling author of This Is Love has the answer in this fun, sexy, and emotional romance about friendship, family, and giving love a chance. Something is off in Piper Dalton’s life, and she has a feeling it might just be her. All her siblings are blissfully settled with their forever loves...Categorized as:
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![Hold Me Close by Siobhan Davis]()
Hold Me Close by Siobhan Davis
Sons pay for the sins of their fathers…. Bodhi and Easton Lancaster O’Donoghue have grown up sheltered from the truth. Until it’s time for their parents to reveal what happened and how it shaped the events that came later. Bodhi is quiet. An intelligent, introspective boy who hides his pain deep inside...Categorized as:
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![A Wild Heart by Amie Knight]()
A Wild Heart by Amie Knight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI lost a huge piece of myself the day my husband was killed in action. In the months that followed, I felt like my grief would swallow me whole. My only solace was my daughter, whose bright light guided me through the darkest of times. I never wanted to meet someone else. I vowed to never fall in love again, especially with a marine...Categorized as:
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![Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr]()
Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsFOUR YEARS AGO, AIR FORCE SWEETHEARTS FRANCI DUNCAN AND SEAN RIORDAN REACHED AN IMPASSE. SHE WANTED MARRIAGE AND A FAMILY. HE DIDN'T. BUT A CHANCE MEETING PROVES THAT THE BITTER BREAKUP HASN'T COOLED THEIR SIZZLING CHEMISTRY. Sean has settled down in spite of himself --- he's not the cocky young fighter pilot he was when Franci left, and he wants them to try again...Categorized as:
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![Chasing The Goal by Emily Campbell]()
Chasing The Goal by Emily Campbell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA tender slow burn, friends to lovers romance with depth, laughs, and a pinch of spice. Chasing the Goal is a story of showing up, stepping in, and falling hard—when only love plays for keeps. Mallory Quince has her hands full, balancing a demanding career as the Hellblades’ newest athletic trainer, keeping her messy dating life in check, while avoiding any and all complications...Categorized as:
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![Guarding Autumn by Kaylea Cross]()
Guarding Autumn by Kaylea Cross
She’s guarding a big secret…. Long ago, single mom Autumn buried her feelings for the man she’s loved in secret for most of her life, knowing he’ll only ever see her as a friend. Then unexpected news blows up her entire world, leaving her in an impossible situation. If she tells him the truth it could ruin everything between them. But she won’t be able to live with herself if she doesn’t... -
![Misconception by Kaylee Ryan]()
Misconception by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHudson. I didn’t plan on kissing my best friend’s twin sister… or falling for her. But it happened all the same. It’s always been Riley, but after I finally get the chance to taste her lips, she ghosts me. Not exactly the response I was hoping for. Getting out of town for a while, and giving her space, seemed like the best thing for us both...Categorized as:
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![You've Got To Be Kidding by Ali Parker]()
You've Got To Be Kidding by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe last time I saw my baby daddy, we were in the backseat of a limo at his brother’s wedding. Making magic—or a kiddo. No judging. There was a lot of liquor involved and the man is a god. He passed out before I could tell him my name, but payback is hell. I stole his pants for good measure. I’m sure he enjoyed that. It was supposed to be one night of fun...Categorized as:
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![Someday Never Came by Autumn Lawrence-Barnette]()
Someday Never Came by Autumn Lawrence-Barnette
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIt only took one text. One nickname flashing across my screen to drag me back into his tangled web. That one text sent me back to my hometown. A town full of heartache, secrets, and abandonment. Straight into the arms of the man I’ve always known was meant to be mine. Our story wasn’t over…. The man who was standing in front of me now was a far cry from the boy I once knew... -
![Recovery by L.B. Simmons]()
Recovery by L.B. Simmons
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI have the perfect life. I’ve finally found my happy ending. I fought through the loss of one husband, lucky enough to be given a second chance at a lifetime of happiness. Settling into our new lives, however, may not be as easy as it seems... -
![Wild in Love by M.V. Kasi]()
Wild in Love by M.V. Kasi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSoniya hates the handsome, arrogant man who had kissed her several years ago and disappeared. He appeared into her life again, only to kidnap her on the night before her wedding. Rohan is an ex-Air Force pilot asked to rescue a politician's daughter held hostage near a forest. It was supposed to be a simple task, until the maddening woman put up a fight...Categorized as:
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![First Comes Love by Z.B. Heller]()
First Comes Love by Z.B. Heller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“So I met this guy. Miles Dane is the trifecta of awesomeness: he’s hot, built, and amazing in bed. The best part of it all is that he loves me. Did I mention I puked all over him when we first met? No? Well, that’s a different story. Things have finally settled down for us. We are disgustingly in love and, let’s face it, the cutest couple on earth... -
![It's Always Been You by Jacob Parker]()
It's Always Been You by Jacob Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove is quickly becoming my least favorite four-letter word. I let a girl into my heart once, and she nearly destroyed me. The last time I saw her she was in the back seat of her father’s car, leaving me forever. No goodbye. No mercy. That was ten years ago. Now the sexy vixen from my past is back in town looking to hire a consultant. This is my way back in... -
![The Billionaire's Desire by Scarlett Avery]()
The Billionaire's Desire by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is an alternate cover edition for B00U1Y8PLG. The sizzling adventure continues in this alpha billionaire romance series. The scintillating, steamy and passionate romance between Ciara and Nikolaj picks up where the last book ended. The only difference is that Ciara discovers Nikolaj’s true penchant for domination and to her surprise, she relishes submitting herself to him...Categorized as:
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![Last Chorus by L.M. Halloran]()
Last Chorus by L.M. Halloran
Some love songs never end, and some promises are meant to be broken. .. For over six years, I’ve respected Evangeline’s wishes,. Kept my last promise to her and stayed far away. I’ve learned to live without my missing piece,. Grown used to the ache of my broken heart. All while I’ve worked to become the man she always deserved. .. Even if I never have a chance to show her... -
![Holiday Rider by Maggie Cole]()
Holiday Rider by Maggie Cole
He needs her to save his career. She needs to watch him suffer first. But some grudges come wrapped in red lace and go down just like whiskey—burning, dirty, unforgettable. Wyatt Houston broke me with his cowboy grit and filthy promises. Now I’m supposed to save his career. It’ll be a cold day in Hell. He’s the only man to ruin me so thoroughly I still taste the ash...Categorized as:
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![Love at a Funeral and Other Awkward Conversations by Sophie Andrews]()
Love at a Funeral and Other Awkward Conversations by Sophie Andrews
Death is an awkward matchmaker…. When my brother suddenly passes away, shattering my family, I’m left to pick up the pieces. Then Vince Mancini knocks on my door. My brother’s best friend from high school—and the boy I loved—is a funeral director, and he promises to answer whenever I call... -
![Keeping Mine by Amy Davies]()
Keeping Mine by Amy Davies
Court doesn’t know the meaning of the word ‘consequences’. As a member of the Unforgiven Riders MC, he takes what he wants, when he wants, but he’s hiding a dark past—a past he uses to keep people out of his life. Pushing everyone aside was easy, until he met her. Sabrina’s life revolves around her son and career... -
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![Wright that Got Away by K.A. Linde]()
Wright that Got Away by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA sexy second chance rockstar romance set in the world of the Wrights about Campbell & Blaire from USA Today bestselling author K. A. Linde…. Campbell Abbey is the lead singer of the biggest band in the universe right now. He’s also the boy I fell in love with in high school when no one knew my name...Categorized as:
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![Baby Drama by Sandi Lynn]()
Baby Drama by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the New York Timesbestselling author Sandi Lynn comes a brand new romance about a one-night stand that goes oh-so-wrong. Jenna. There are two things you need to know about me: I’m very independent and I’m a genius. Literally, I’m a genius. At least that’s what my IQ score says. But even being a genius, mistakes are bound to happen. I am human, after all... -
![Riff by Julie Kriss]()
Riff by Julie Kriss
I confess: I hooked up with the Road Kings’ bassist after a show thirteen years ago. It was supposed to be just one night - then I’d never see Neal Watts again. But life likes to throw curveballs, and we ended up with a daughter. We could do this, right? We could stay friends for our daughter’s sake, even though we weren’t a couple. Thirteen years of friendship... -
![It's Not Over by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black]()
It's Not Over by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGwen. Lately, life definitely isn't how I envisioned it. I had it all. The house, the job, the husband. Until one day, I didn't. I don't know when exactly things started to change between us, only that it did, and in a big way. So much so, I found myself standing before a judge and signing off on the end of my marriage. To the only man I've ever loved... -
![Bad Boy of Baseball by Hope Ford]()
Bad Boy of Baseball by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s going to get his. I drink, disrupt the team, and disrespect everyone in my path. I’m trying to leave my past behind, but it’s there, following me everywhere I go. When I’ve finally hit rock bottom, I’m about to give up, throw in the towel and be done. Until the one woman that destroyed me walks back into my life. Hey Readers,...Categorized as:
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![Love in Many Languages by Jamie Bennett]()
Love in Many Languages by Jamie Bennett
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsfree spirit. Open door (literally). Open serious. Steady. Closed off to love? On paper, Ione and Cooper just don’t make sense. Luckily, Ione loses all the papers that she accumulates, along with her phone, her purse, and her shoes, so she's not paying attention to what anything says about her and Cooper! When they meet in Japanese class, things are flowing along in her life, taking her with them...
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