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A Greene Family Christmas by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPreparing a Christmas to remember is no small feat with a family the size of the Greenes. Especially, when the woman who has always been the planner down to every minute detail falls ill, only five days before the holiday.The family has no choice but to scramble to ensure that nothing is amiss. Cookies need to be decorated, gingerbread houses assembled and decorations to be hung...Categorized as:
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![Being Mrs. Cane by Shanora Williams]()
Being Mrs. Cane by Shanora Williams
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThey say there is happiness at the end of every love story, but they never truly mention the hardships it takes to get there. With Cane, I’d been through hell and back, and now, I was going to be walking up the alter, promising my life to a man that I’d gambled everything for. Some would call me dumb. Some would deem me insane. Others would say I was a fool in love...Categorized as:
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![All Is Bright (Water, Air, Earth, Fire) by Riley Nash]()
All Is Bright (Water, Air, Earth, Fire) by Riley Nash
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA 10,000 word mini-novella featuring everyone's favorite couples from the Water, Air, Earth, Fire series as they celebrate Christmas. When six very different men and their families meet at a Wyoming lodge to celebrate the holidays, things are bound to get sweet, steamy, chaotic, and a little bit heartwarming... -
![Merry Me Darling by Lilian T. James]()
Merry Me Darling by Lilian T. James
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis is not a standalone within the series. This is a short, holiday epilogue that picks up right where Meet Me Halfway left off.Madison woke up thinking it would be a piece of cake to meet Garrett's mother. She made him like her, after all. But the closer they get to Garrett’s childhood home, the more doubt starts to creep in... -
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![Jonty's Christmas by Barbara Elsborg]()
Jonty's Christmas by Barbara Elsborg
Have you ever had something that you’re really looking forward to but dreading at the same time? Jonty’s always longed for a traditional family Christmas, and his boyfriend Devan thinks it’s the perfect time for Jonty to meet his big, boisterous, Christmas-loving family. But Jonty’s sure Devan’s parents aren’t going to think he’s good enough for their son. He probably isn’t...Categorized as:
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![March's Ride with Priest by Eve London]()
March's Ride with Priest by Eve London
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn the heat of danger, a solemn vow sparks a forbidden love that rides on the edge of rebellion.Rae:On the cusp of my dream of becoming a teacher, Priest crashes into my life like a storm I never saw coming. He's my father's best friend, the brooding biker sworn to protect me, a guardian whose world of danger and desire is leagues from the life I've planned... -
![Merry with a Brewmaster by Alexandra Hale]()
Merry with a Brewmaster by Alexandra Hale
Rules for moving to a small beach town: Summer hookups are encouraged as long as you don’t have to see them again If you do, make sure he’s not the new brewmaster at your job If he is the new brewmaster make sure he’s also not the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for If he is the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for make sure you keep it strictly professional If your summer hookup is the... -
![No, Thank You: A Fiennes Family Novelette by Alexandra Warren]()
No, Thank You: A Fiennes Family Novelette by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWith the season of giving on the horizon, now seems like a better time than ever for special requests.But just because one asks for something doesn’t mean they won’t also have to work for it. Note: This is one of three novelettes in collaboration with authors Christina C. Jones and Nicole Falls... -
![Her Silver Fox Bikers by Kai Lesy]()
Her Silver Fox Bikers by Kai Lesy
"Are you sure about this, Princess? Your father will flip.""I've never been so sure in my life." My dad's three best friends are as forbidden as it gets.Rough. Rugged. Sexy ex-military bikers.Now that I'm working at their bar, they no longer see me as Daddy's little girl.Enter Orion, the commanding leader whose presence makes my heart flutter...Categorized as:
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![Beyond the Horizon by Bea Paige]()
Beyond the Horizon by Bea Paige
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe arrived on a warm summer’s day… Malakai Azaiah Dunbar, a loner whose home was the ocean I adored. I was eighteen, he was thirty-six. My foolish heart was stolen by a man who refused to accept I existed. A forbidden kiss sending him back into the arms of the ocean. I was nineteen. He was thirty-seven. He was changed. Cruel. Abrasive. Until he wasn't and I gave him something precious... -
![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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![Christmas with the Older Man: An Age Gap, Secret Baby, Holiday Romance by Natasha L. Black]()
Christmas with the Older Man: An Age Gap, Secret Baby, Holiday Romance by Natasha L. Black
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI was the good girl.Now I’m breaking all the rulesFor an older manWho’s my ex’s uncle!Older, sophisticated and sexy as hell,He’s also my new boss.Being the good girl left me unsatisfied.For once I’m going after what I want,Even if he’s forbidden.Sparks fly when we can’t agree on anything at work.Fiery kisses lead to scorching nights together... -
![Playing His Games by Tory Baker]()
Playing His Games by Tory Baker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m a self-proclaimed bachelor. I need no one. Until her.When a friend asked me to hire his youngest daughter, I had reservations. Yet, I needed a secretary. So, I said why not. Sometimes being a good guy backfires on you. This is definitely one of those times.Fawn is younger than me—way too young...Categorized as:
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![Perfect Gifts by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey]()
Perfect Gifts by R.J. Scott, V.L. Locey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFamily comes first in all things. Whatever the cost.Ten had always heard the saying ‘Out of the mouth of babes,’ but he’d not expected it to hit home as it had. After a comment from their daughter, Ten and Jared find themselves pondering an addition to the family. Moving into the adoption process is nerve-wracking and riddled with anxiety—kind of like how the Railers have been playing of late... -
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![Holiday Heart-On: A Steamy Romantic Comedy Anthology by Serena Bell, Sylvie Stewart]()
Holiday Heart-On: A Steamy Romantic Comedy Anthology by Serena Bell, Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGet a head start on the holiday spirit by reading for a great cause! Nineteen of today’s most entertaining rom-com authors have teamed up on #Books4Beats. This collection of festive shorts ranges from sweet to steamy and promises to entertain... -
![Lucky Yellow Shoes by Jae]()
Lucky Yellow Shoes by Jae
Denny is planning to propose to her girlfriend, Eliza, on Christmas Day, but she needs some help finding the perfect ring. Will it all go according to plan, or will she end up being the one surprised?“Lucky Yellow Shoes” is a short story sequel to Jae’s light-hearted lesbian romance Wrong Number, Right Woman... -
![A Very Naughty Christmas by Sofia T Summers]()
A Very Naughty Christmas by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings‘Tis the season for naughty, forbidden secrets, seductions, and happily ever afters. Fall in love this holiday season.Three brand new sizzling hot age gap romances, specially written to keep you warm this holiday season... -
![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... -
![The Scrooge of the Mountain by Tessa Klein]()
The Scrooge of the Mountain by Tessa Klein
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s big and grumpy. A real scrooge of a mountain man.And now I’m stuck with him for Christmas.As a perpetually single Christmasholic, I have a complicated relationship with my favorite holiday. I love spreading joy, but I hate having my relationship status shoved in my face.This year will be different. This year, a matchmaker set me up with someone who loves Christmas as much as I do...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Hot Mess by Ava Gray]()
Hot Mess by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMeeting a hot Hollywood heartthrob might be a dream come true for some. But for me, it was an absolute nightmare. A nightmare that I didn’t want, especially during the holidays.I knew it was over for me when I gazed into Nick’s eyes at that Hollywood party.I instantly regretted my decision to come to LA, and I was right…Spending the night with the playboy led to trouble...Categorized as:
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![The Holiday List by Lane Hayes]()
The Holiday List by Lane Hayes
The Mars maestro, the single dad, and a wish list… Chet Boy, am I lucky! Finding a living situation with a houseful of passionate scientists just before the holidays is ideal in every possible way. As the newest member of the Script Club, I feel it’s important to step up and tackle the to-do list my friends would prefer to avoid... -
![A Daddy for Christmas: Ever by Wendy Rathbone]()
A Daddy for Christmas: Ever by Wendy Rathbone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom an embarrassing Halloween costume to an unexpected very large early Christmas present, can two men trust the secrets they know about each other to take them on a journey of passion they’ll never forget?Ever has never told anyone about his secret compulsion. When alone, he likes to pretend he's very little and has someone there at all times to take care of his every need... -
![Bossy: Daddy's Best Friend Romance by Emma Blake]()
Bossy: Daddy's Best Friend Romance 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.Until I saw the way he held his beautiful daughter...Categorized as:
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![Merry Elfing Xmas by Loni Ree]()
Merry Elfing Xmas by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe grumpy Scrooge meets his match at the office Christmas party.It’s been the week from hell. Taking over the small family-owned toy factory and the patents to their wildly popular doll line seemed like a good idea months ago. On paper, the company is the perfect acquisition. In reality, the whole ordeal is driving me nuts...Categorized as:
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![Crushing On My Dad's Best Friend by Flora Ferrari]()
Crushing On My Dad's Best Friend by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMayHow could something that feels so right be so wrong?My Dad’s best friend.I mean. I don’t think it’s wrong, but I don’t know if he feels the same way.I guess I should start at the beginning….Before graduation, I thought the funny feelings I got whenever I thought about my Dad’s bestie were just a crush.Innocent enough and no surprise if you’ve ever seen Brandon.The man’s a god... -
![My Ex's Dad is Coming to Town by Eve London]()
My Ex's Dad is Coming to Town by Eve London
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes, love finds you in the most unexpected places... like in the arms of your ex’s dad.WinterThis Christmas was supposed to be about getting away from the mess I left behind, not cozying up to the grumpiest man I’ve ever met—who also happens to be my ex’s father. But Cole’s steady presence and the way he sees past my defenses make me feel safe in a way I never thought possible...Categorized as:
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![For Love or Scandal by J.J. Arias]()
For Love or Scandal by J.J. Arias
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sham wedding ignites an irresistible spark between a once-disgraced director and the wedding planner of her dreams.Laney Menendez, a once-celebrated Hollywood director, has a chance at a comeback. The catch? She must first marry her brother’s soap-star boyfriend to stop him from being outed by a tabloid... -
![April’s Ride with Stone by Kaci Rose]()
April’s Ride with Stone by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI'm going to make good on my promise to protect my best friend’s daughter from everyone… except me.Stone:My years enforcing the law, both within and beyond its limits, have left me with scars—scars that I wear like armor, shielding me from the world.I found peace protecting Mustang Mountain, a place as rugged and unwelcoming as my own heart.Then everything I’ve known is thrown upside down... -
![Merry and the Ghost of Christmas Future: A Grumpy Sunshine Holiday Romance by Lana Dash]()
Merry and the Ghost of Christmas Future: A Grumpy Sunshine Holiday Romance by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the help of a Christmas spirit, a sunny maid of honor and the grumpy best man go from strangers to fake dating when they both need a date to their friends' wedding over the holidays.Despite being named Merry, I'm feeling anything but as the holiday season approaches. This will be the first Christmas my sisters and I will have without our mom, and I'm not ready to deal with the loss... -
![Two Silent Nights Times Two by Esther E. Schmidt, Addy Archer]()
Two Silent Nights Times Two by Esther E. Schmidt, Addy Archer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsConroy - We’re not quite done with wiping out a rival MC when my son claims an old lady. This puts the woman–along with her sister and nephew–at risk. Taking control of the sister’s situation; I’m confronted with a single mother, one I need to claim at first sight. Especially when the danger we're both wrapped in collides and entwines...Categorized as:
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![Illicit Temptation by Flora Ferrari]()
Illicit Temptation by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy world is ruled by the law, but my heart is drawn to the one man who lives above it.The last time I saw Troy, I was a kid heading off to college with dreams of going to law school like him. I thought he was just a successful lawyer and my dad’s best friend, but that’s far from the truth.Turns out Troy is a mob boss, and my dad is his closest business partner... -
![Down Under With Dad's Best Friend by Flora Ferrari]()
Down Under With Dad's Best Friend by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt was stupid to think I was ready to go on a vacation on my own, my first day in Melbourne, Australia, and I’m already lost.I’m twenty-one years old, and I thought that after college the next thing to do would be to go explore.Just one magical trip, one chance to travel the world before I buckle down and find a job... -
![A Little Christmas: Orion's Secret by T.L. Travis]()
A Little Christmas: Orion's Secret by T.L. Travis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOrion Landry may have been born with a silver spoon in his mouth , but when his father died his stepmother no longer had any use for him. Having a stepson that was prettier than her just wasn’t acceptable. She was her plastic surgeon’s favorite patient and had spent more money than she’d ever admit to remedy that. But still it wasn’t enough to relieve her jealousy of Orion... -
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![Room Sixteen: Watching You by Kaci Rose]()
Room Sixteen: Watching You by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI'm lost in the seductive world of Club Sin, and I'm about to cross a line with my dad's best friends. EllaHere I am, in the heart of New Orleans, playing a game I never thought I'd dare. Club Sin's doors have opened to a world where Brooks, Conner, and Finn, my dad's best friends are mine, if only for a night. Each moment with them is a flirtatious dance, a challenge to see how far they will go... -
![Her Rugged Lumberjack by Clara King]()
Her Rugged Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe doesn’t believe in happily ever afters.But her lumberjack boss is about to make her question everything.MargotMistletoe Christmas Tree Farm seems like the perfect place to work—until I meet my boss.Declan Thorne is a rugged older bearded, tattooed, and insanely attractive.Being around him is intoxicating, and it scares me how fast I’m falling... -
![Grinch Kisses by DJ Jamison]()
Grinch Kisses by DJ Jamison
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI'm the grinch who saves Christmas … Yep, you read that right. Every year I save Christmas--and Christmas Falls--by organizing a massive festival that sustains tourism for our little town. But it turns out when Christmas is your life 24/7, the shine wears off the twinkly lights after a while...Categorized as:
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![The Joy of Us by Kennedy Fox]()
The Joy of Us by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat happens when your rental cabin ends up being a scam and you’re forced to stay with a sexy lumberjack? You try to avoid him and his annoying Christmas spirit because the last thing you have time for is love. The Joy of Us is a reverse grumpy/sunshine, close proximity romance... -
![Silver Fox's Secret Baby by Callie Stevens]()
Silver Fox's Secret Baby by Callie Stevens
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s everything I should be avoiding.But how did I end up pregnant with his baby?Grant Neville is my father’s best friend.The person he trusts the most in the world.Forbidden territory personified.I know it is wrong on so many levels, but I can’t seem to get enough of his presence.. -
![Snowfall at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs]()
Snowfall at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFiction book written by author in a series of fiction books. After two years of grueling work for the International Criminal Court in The Hague, an international terrorist incident prompts divorced lawyer Sophie Bellamy to recognize that her work is meaningless without her two children—Max, 12, and Daisy, 19—who are living with their remarried father... -
![Out For the Holidays by Cara Dee]()
Out For the Holidays by Cara Dee
I’m not saying Henry jinxed us when he chose to send out two hundred holiday cards stating we were going to have a blissful Christmas at home… Before we knew it, our peace and quiet went out the window, and we were headed to Mexico for a photo shoot my agent had neglected to tell me about...Categorized as:
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![The Best Gift by Eli Easton]()
The Best Gift by Eli Easton
With help from a Christmas miracle, two bruised hearts find joy again.Greg Cabot is the third generation to run Cabot’s Christmas Wonderland and tree farm in rural Vermont. But this year will be his last. Since the death of his son, Sam, in Afghanistan, Greg no longer has the heart to run a business based on holiday cheer... -
![A Guy for Christmas by K.C. Wells]()
A Guy for Christmas by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDear Santa,Please can you send me a guy for Christmas? Someone kind, good-looking, sweet… but who knows what he’s doing? ( If you get my meaning ;-) ) You must know SO MANY people. Surely you can give someone a shove in my direction?I’m serious here!I need your help.I’m eighteen and I’m a virgin... -
![Executive Rule by Cameron Hart]()
Executive Rule by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI live my life by a set of rules.It’s how I got to be CEO of a Fortune 500 company at just thirty-two, and how I’ve stayed at the top of my game for the last five years. I follow the same schedule every day, eat the same food, and wear one of a dozen sets of the same ten-thousand dollar suit. And that’s the way I like it...Categorized as:
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![Craving My Dad's Best Friend by Clara King]()
Craving My Dad's Best Friend by Clara King
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOnce upon a time, she was just a kid with a crush.Now this curvy girl is all grown up, and she's craving her dad's best friend.I’ve been in love with Viktor Kane for as long as I can remember. He’s a grumpy lumberjack with rugged good looks and a protective streak that makes my heart pound. I embarrassed myself in front of him before I left for college, and his rejection still hurts... -
![Halloween with Dad's Best Friend by Flora Ferrari]()
Halloween with Dad's Best Friend by Flora Ferrari
Zooey has always felt kind of out of the loop when it comes to her father’s life. Since her parents divorced, she hasn’t had much to do with him. Now, he’s looking to be a bigger part of her life, starting this Halloween at his costume party. Enter Wes, her Dad’s older, hot best friend. He’s forty-one, charming and sexy, even when he’s at a masked ball...Categorized as:
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![Coming Home by Carol Wyatt]()
Coming Home by Carol Wyatt
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFor the first time in years, 35-year-old Emily Reid is trading the bustling streets of New York City for the festive charm of her hometown. A rising star in the corporate world, Emily has spent past Christmases buried in work, but this year, she's seeking a much-needed break from her fast-paced life... -
![Baby For Dad's Best Friend by Lena Little]()
Baby For Dad's Best Friend by Lena Little
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhy oh why did it have to be him ? When my dad’s police officer partner catches me trying to act older than my eighteen years, he promises not to haul me down to the station, or tell my dad…but one promise I can’t make in return is not getting turned on beyond belief when he teaches me a little over-the-knee discipline...Categorized as:
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![Miracle by E. Davies]()
Miracle by E. Davies
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Don’t go yet. Stay here, with me.” Newly-divorced at forty, Pete Miele’s life didn’t go as planned. When he stumbles into dating men by showing enthusiastic, twenty-four-year-old newcomer Nick around Hidden Creek, can he endure the judgment of old friends? Coming out cost Nick Mitchell his degree, so his family exiled him at Thanksgiving... -
![A Groom By Christmas by K.L. Fast, M.K. Moore]()
A Groom By Christmas by K.L. Fast, M.K. Moore
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDelilah Armstrong I had been so focused on others finding their happily ever after that I neglected myself. Until he walks into my office. Suddenly, it's all I can think about. Kyle Rothschild I never gave the future much thought, never gave women much thought either until I walked into her office. Now, I can see the future and it stars her...
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