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A Christmas Wedding at the Castle by Eliza J. Scott
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDo you believe in fate? Livvie Weatherill does…This time last year, if anyone had told Livvie Weatherill she’d have fallen in love and would be making plans for her Christmas wedding to Zander Gillespie, she would have laughed in their face... -
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Austen by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHis secrets could get them killed…Austen Kingston isn’t impressed with Mr. Billionaire, Declan Stone. Sure, he’s handsome, and has a generous heart, but she is happy with her life as a treasure hunter-slash shark diver. Besides, she’s seen what wealth can do to someone…no thank you... -
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![Made of Steele by Susan Sleeman]()
Made of Steele by Susan Sleeman
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe keeps her feelings to herself…When Teagan Steele faces her hardest challenge since taking over her family’s security company, she has to dig deep to figure out how one of their clients smuggled antiquities into this country, and what they did with them. And she has to clear Steele Guardians of any charges of collusion and wrongdoing.But a bold undercover agent changes everything... -
![Marked for Revenge by Anna Blakely]()
Marked for Revenge by Anna Blakely
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA killer is on the loose, and he won’t stop until he makes everyone pay.Two years ago, Allie Andrews did what she thought was right…and it cost her everything. Now the criminal she helped to put behind bars has escaped, and he’s hunting down everyone responsible for his conviction. Alone and afraid, Allie turns to the only man who can keep her safe... -
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![When He Fights by Cynthia Eden]()
When He Fights by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe saved her from a nightmare.Once upon a time, Kane Harte rescued Anastasia Patrick from hell. He took her away from a killer, protected her, and maybe even came perilously close to loving her. But then she was given a new life. A new name. A new home. And there was no room for Kane or the darkness he carried in her new world. So he walked away. Didn’t look back... -
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Lucas by Elle James
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFormer Delta Force Operator, Lucas LeBlanc, has lost everyone he’s ever loved and is afraid to commit his heart to anyone. He believes he’s the black cloud, the bad luck killing off the people he dares to love as family, friend or lover. After leaving the military, he joins Brotherhood Protectors where he hopes he can put his combat training and skills to work helping others... -
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Jenner by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHeading to Ashland, Kentucky, where his ex-wife’s family lives, is not in Jenner’s plans anytime soon. But, given a War Dog is potentially in trouble, well, Jenner will even face his past. Arriving at a small bed-and-breakfast, he meets a woman more interesting than anyone he’d met in a long time... -
![Broken Arrow by Chelle Bliss]()
Broken Arrow by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAnnie Hancock is finally following her dreams, studying for her graduate degree to become a professional artist. But when someone starts to leave threatening notes around her studio and dorm, Annie can’t help but wonder…who’s after her and why? She doesn’t know who to trust or keep herself safe. Arrow has been grinding for years as a bounty hunter and private investigator... -
![Pearl's Fight by Jane Blythe]()
Pearl's Fight by Jane Blythe
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTheir anger will either bring them together or destroy what could have been. Pearl Smith is angry at the world. Stolen as a baby and raised under torturous conditions now she uses those same skills to save other innocents, but it doesn't abate her anger. Nothing does, until a random encounter with a DEA Agent... -
![Home Base by Abbie Zanders]()
Home Base by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the third installment of the 2022 season of The Long Road Home series. No matter the road we travel, we're always heading for our Home Base.After fourteen years in the army, Dylan Grant is more than ready to come home, settle down, and seriously consider starting a family of his own.Thanks to one stolen, forbidden moment long ago, he might already have... -
![Creed by Susan May Warren]()
Creed by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a criminal—who must become a prince to save the princess he loves. But will she have to become a criminal to save him?In the heart-pounding conclusion to the epic Minnesota Marshalls series, Princess Imani finds herself once again in peril as she becomes the target of a deadly plot. She needs Creed – only problem is, he’s facing charges in Lauchtenland... -
![SEAL's Pregnant One-Night Stand by Leslie North]()
SEAL's Pregnant One-Night Stand by Leslie North
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA one-night stand leaves this Navy SEAL with a surprise...It was just supposed to be one night of no-strings-attached fun, but now Sofia Popov has become the center of former Navy SEAL Ian Campbell’s life. Sofia turns out to be the teacher of Ian’s teen son, Gavin—the same teacher who meets him in the hospital when Gavin suffers a seizure at school... -
![Never Too Late by Chelle Bliss]()
Never Too Late by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHave you ever had your mother try to fix you up? Mine has been relentless, butting into my dating life forever.Every single time has been a total disaster. But when Ma summons me to her local hangout, I’m not expecting her to do it again. There’s only so many women in our small town, and at my age, I’ve met them all... -
![Sharing the Miracle by Kristen Ashley]()
Sharing the Miracle by Kristen Ashley
From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes a new novella in her River Rain Series...Elsa Cohen has everything she ever wanted.A challenging career. A bicoastal lifestyle.And an amazing man—the kind, loving and handsome Hale Wheeler—who adores her and has asked her to be his wife.She isn’t ready for the surprise news she’s received.And she doesn’t know how to tell Hale... -
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![The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker]()
The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe wasn't expecting to spend the holidays heartbroken and alone. But thanks to her soon-to-be ex-husband, everything she once had is now gone.At 46 years old, all Matilda has is a backpack and a one-way ticket to her estranged cousins' cabin in Washington. Adapting to the small-town lifestyle, Matilda makes a room in the attic, where she discovers a hidden box of odds and ends... -
![Chill Factor: A Holiday Anthology by Freya Barker, Maddie Wade]()
Chill Factor: A Holiday Anthology by Freya Barker, Maddie Wade
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSpending the holidays in the snowy mountains of Colorado could be a dream come true…unless you’re in the path of a monster blizzard. As the guests of Aspen’s prestigious ski resort, the St. James Inn, brace for the storm of the century, their holiday vacation changes from jovial celebration to desperate survival... -
![Lane Unleashed by Regan Black]()
Lane Unleashed by Regan Black
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fleeting first glance could become a forever connection… Former SEAL Lane Benning and his friends are in Hawaii for a retirement party hosted by the renowned Brotherhood Protectors. Everything is sunshine and surfboards until a volcano on the Big Island unexpectedly erupts.Diving in to help, Lane rushes to answer a distress call from the woman he’s been flirting with at their beachside resort... -
![Wooing the Widower by Elle E. Kay]()
Wooing the Widower by Elle E. Kay
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHorses, Heartstrings, and A Later-in-Life RomanceMargie, a successful Colorado realtor, finds herself looking for a change of scenery and a dash of adventure after her only daughter embarks on a missionary journey, so she heads to Redemption Ranch to fulfill a long-held learning to ride horses... -
![Blessings on State Street by Rachael Bloome]()
Blessings on State Street by Rachael Bloome
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan two heartbroken strangers find hope and healing in the most Christmassy town on the coast?Grieving widow Abigail Preston wants nothing to do with Christmas this year. When she discovers her late husband owned a waterfront home in the quaint, cozy community of Blessings Bay, she figures it’s the perfect holiday hideout... -
![Operation: Endurance by Christi Snow]()
Operation: Endurance by Christi Snow
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey had a single night of passion before he deployed on a risky mission. 18 hours on a mission gone very wrong was all it took to shatter all their hopes and dreams. The hero: He survived 6 months of captivity and torture, kept alive by dreams of her. The heroine: She thought he was dead and moved on only to have her world fall apart once again... -
![SEAL's Fake Girlfriend by Leslie North]()
SEAL's Fake Girlfriend by Leslie North
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDanger and desire go hand in hand…When her little sister Robyn is kidnapped, Rhianne Carlson promises herself she’ll do anything to bring her home safely. Even if it means reluctantly teaming up with private security agent and former Navy SEAL Eric Cruz.Despite his smoldering good looks and undeniable talents, Rhianne has never trusted this sinfully sexy agent... -
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Tex by Zoe Dawson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMichael “Tex” Penn comes under fire when a mission goes bad and the Navy pilot embedded with the team is killed in action. The pilot's wife, the daughter of an influential senator, wants answers the Navy has forbidden him to give. The OP was as black as night and Top Secret classified... -
![Better Day by Karen Deen]()
Better Day by Karen Deen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA secret romance is one thing ...but living a life of lies takes it to the next level. My assignment is to protect them, then walk away when it's over.Simple!Until she walks through that door, frightened, vulnerable, and overwhelmed.Cassie is becoming my greatest weakness. She's the sacred fruit I shouldn't want, but from that first taste of her lips, turning away is no longer an option... -
![Cherry Brandy by L.J. Evans]()
Cherry Brandy by L.J. Evans
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing on the run with only one bed is no excuse to touch her…until touching is the only choice. A quirky rock star and her fierce Secret Service agent fight a forbidden attraction.As the Vice President’s daughter and his current assignment, Leya Singh is completely off-limits... -
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![Christmas Crisis: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott]()
Christmas Crisis: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottWalking the line between danger and love!Active Shooter at the Christmas parade…EMT Elly Finnegan instinctively jumps into the line of danger when a gunman opens fire at the Christmas parade. Despite hating the sight of blood, she acts exactly as she’s trained to do. Tactical officer Joe Kingsley is there, too and they work together to save lives... -
![Swoony Moon by Tess Thompson]()
Swoony Moon by Tess Thompson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs children, they’d made a pact to marry until a mutual family tragedy ripped them apart. Can a Christmas miracle bring them back together in this clean and wholesome, small-town romance, or will the cruel demons of the past ruin their second chance?AtticusAnnie Armstrong was my best friend growing up... -
![Deathwish by Dana Marton]()
Deathwish by Dana Marton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOfficer Gabriella Maria Flores desperately needs a big win to save her career. A case that proves that she has her act together, something non-controversial to make people forget the recent scandal she's been involved in. Instead, the murder she catches couldn't be more high-profile, the number one suspect her boss's brother. Means, motive, opportunity--check... -
![His Hush-Hush Baby - A Billionaire's Secret Baby Romance by Holly Rayner]()
His Hush-Hush Baby - A Billionaire's Secret Baby Romance by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings”Billionaire, charmer, hottie... crook?By the time I found out, I was already pregnantNow I’ve got to keep my feelings a secret, along with my baby!”Diane Johansen has enough on her plate without worrying about finding a guy. As a professional artist whose work leaves her with little time for anything else, all thoughts of pursuing a love besides art seem far away... -
![Sealed with a Christmas Promise by Laura Scott]()
Sealed with a Christmas Promise by Laura Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott Risking their hearts and their lives while protecting the innocent... A promise to protect . . . After months of searching, former SEAL turned cop Bryce Flynn and his K9, Kirby, has finally found Callie Burgess. He needs to question her about her former boyfriend, a member of the Desert Death Rays motorcycle gang, who was recently murdered... -
![Caution by A.K. Evans]()
Caution by A.K. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLike every hardworking member of Harper Security Ops, Forrest Hickman takes time away from work to relax and recharge. And he often does that while riding his snowboard on the slopes of his favorite ski resort.He wasn’t sure anything would be better than some time alone to clear his head. That is, until he meets someone to spend his break with... -
![High-Stakes Holiday Reunion by Christy Barritt]()
High-Stakes Holiday Reunion by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA CHILD'S LIFE IS AT STAKE When Christopher Jordan sees the fear in Ashley Wilson's eyes, he knows he can't let her request for help go unanswered. Despite their tumultuous history, he's the only person his ex-fiancée can trust to find her kidnapped nephew... -
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False Evidence by Rachel Grant
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHolidays can be deadly... Alexandra Vargas hasn’t spoken to JT Talon in seven years. She’s moved on from the heartbreak, and now has the baby—and life—she always wanted... -
![Five Babies For The Boss by Layla Valentine]()
Five Babies For The Boss by Layla Valentine
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI had the deal of the century sitting in my lap.But to close it, I needed a new image.So, I signed up to ‘borrow’ a mom and her baby... -
![Mistletoe Kisses by Lee Blair]()
Mistletoe Kisses by Lee Blair
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…until you get laid off.The fastest way to trigger my anxiety is losing my job at the holidays. Fortunately, I can always count on my platonic bestie to keep me grounded. Except our commiseration drinks lead to planning pre-Christmas vacays for each other, so instead of grounding me, my bestie sends me flying to Dahlia Springs, Oregon...Categorized as:
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![Guarded by the SEAL (Special Forces: Operation Alpha): A HERO Force Novel by Amy Gamet, Operation Alpha]()
Guarded by the SEAL (Special Forces: Operation Alpha): A HERO Force Novel by Amy Gamet, Operation Alpha
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGhost asked Wyatt to help a woman in jeopardy. Neither of them knew how dire the consequences of that request would be…Former Navy SEAL Wyatt Sorensen should be on a HERO Force mission hunting down a notorious criminal in the mountains of Colorado... -
![Embattled Christmas by J.M. Madden]()
Embattled Christmas by J.M. Madden
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThis is a 13k word novella. Christmas at the Lost and Found Investigative Service is anything but merry this season. John Palmer dreads the holiday. For the past year he and Shannon have been getting along like gangbusters, but as the holiday creeps closer tension invades their relationship. He’s at a loss as to how to fix it. Until he makes a risky gamble... -
![Taking Fire by Cindy Gerard]()
Taking Fire by Cindy Gerard
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBetrayal. Retribution. Redemption? Six years ago, tough-as-nails military contractor Bobby Taggart met the woman of his dreams in war-torn Kabul—a sexy, whip-smart war correspondent who approached him at a local bar, took him to bed, made him fall in love…and then mysteriously disappeared... -
![Mistletoe Murders 3 by Ken Cuperus, Cobie Smulders]()
Mistletoe Murders 3 by Ken Cuperus, Cobie Smulders
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe much-anticipated return of the hit Audible Original Mistletoe Murders series, featuring Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother) reprising her role as the captivating Emily Lane in Mistletoe Murders 3... -
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Mistletoe Murders 2 by Ken Cuperus, Cobie Smulders
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsListening Length: 3 hours and 48 minutesBack by popular demand, Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother) reprises her role as the captivating Emily Lane in the much-anticipated new season of Mistletoe Murders, from Canadian Screen Award winner Ken Cuperus... -
![The Doctor Who Stole Christmas by K.C. Crowne]()
The Doctor Who Stole Christmas by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA grumpy doctor.A wicked blizzard.And only one bed in sight.What could possibly go wrong?I never expected to find myself trekking through a blizzard...All to deliver "vital documents" to the elusive Dr. Grump's remote cabin...Categorized as:
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![The Grump Who Saved Christmas by Tracy Leigh]()
The Grump Who Saved Christmas by Tracy Leigh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen I first met Callum Reed, I thought he was one of the most handsome men I’d ever seen.Until he opened his mouth and ruined it all.Because the sexy-as-sin man dressed in a tailor-made suit is trying to steal my ranch from me... -
![Marcus (Love Undercover) by Lori Foster]()
Marcus (Love Undercover) by Lori Foster
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’ve been crushing on each other for months… So what’s holding them back?A sizzling new Love Undercover novella For Marcus Bareden, Lucy Cortland is more than the girl next door. She’s beautiful, funny and easy to talk to. He’d really like to get closer, but something about her occasional wariness sets off his spidey sense... -
![Going Down by Cat Wynn]()
Going Down by Cat Wynn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
![Pity Present by Whitney Dineen]()
Pity Present by Whitney Dineen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMollyI haven’t beeninterested in dating since my ex dumped me for a new girl at his law office. Since then, I’ve thrown myself into my work as a hotel gift shop designer. While being single isn’t what I expected, there’s truth to that old saying, “Once bitten, twice shy.” And the bite of a cheater stays with you... -
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![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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![Amy's Santa by Manda Mellett]()
Amy's Santa by Manda Mellett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m may be twenty-seven years old, yet every year going home for Christmas is something I eagerly look forward to. I can never wait to get back and see my dad, Heart, my stepmom and my younger brother and sisters, as well as the proxy cousins, uncles and aunts who I grew up with. The Satan’s Devils MC has been my family for all of my life... -
![Lost & Found in Copper Ridge by Harlow James]()
Lost & Found in Copper Ridge by Harlow James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt all started with Jack & Diane…And no, not the couple from the popular 80’s song—the couple that signed a five-dollar bill with their names and the location of The Livingston Cabin in Copper Ridge, Colorado.And I just so happened to acquire that five-dollar bill on the same day of the funeral of a close friend AND the day I was supposed to be getting married.Coincidence? Perhaps... -
![One Big Surprise by J.P. Comeau]()
One Big Surprise by J.P. Comeau
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ll admit, the life of a lonely, single mom is messy. But when I move to California for a fresh start, And discover my new boss is a one-night stand from four years ago…Things turn from messy to bizarre.That cute surfer dude with the perfect smile, tan ripped abs, and blonde tousled hair…Still leaves me speechless.But a lot has changed.He’s rich.He’s unknowingly my daughter’s daddy... -
![His Perfect Match for Christmas by Cami Checketts]()
His Perfect Match for Christmas by Cami Checketts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn elite Navy SEAL with an unusual barrier; a feisty clothing designer in danger. Will their unanticipated love for each other overcome the odds?Mia Burton, an independent and successful designer and businesswoman, is targeted by a renowned stalker, who’s never failed to kidnap his target... -
![Christmas Up in Flames by Lisa Harris]()
Christmas Up in Flames by Lisa Harris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTargeted by an arsonist...can she survive the holidays?Back in her ex's hometown to investigate an arson, fire inspector Claire Holiday plans to do her job and be home by Christmas...until her B&B is set on fire while she's sleeping. She escapes only with the help of firefighter Reid O'Callaghan -- her secret son's father...
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