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Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 43 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling author and “most popular mystery writer alive” (The New York Times) Janet Evanovich is in top form as she sends Stephanie Plum on the trail of a stolen cache of dirty diamonds. Stephanie Plum, Trenton’s hardest working, most underappreciated bounty hunter, is offered a freelance assignment that seems simple enough... -
Ripple Effect by J. Bengtsson
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe boys are back—the AnyDayNow boys, that is! RJ, Bodhi's best friend from Like the Wind, finds himself at a crossroads a year after the band officially broke up. After his solo career fails to take off, RJ retreats to a no-frills apartment where he can hide out from the world and wallow in self-pity... -
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Over Verdant Irish Hills by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWorld famous glass artist Sophie Giombetti is headed to Ireland to grab a new lease on life. She’s put her divorce behind her and wants a supportive community to raise her daughter. The quaint town of Caisleán, where she’s agreed to design a major installation, more than fits the bill. Best of all, she’s sure the verdant Irish hills will give her new inspiration... -
Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour Book One) by Victoria Zak
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGracefall, the Vicious Love tour, coming to a digital bookstore near you. Gracefall hit the rock scene and never looked back. Now one of the hottest metal bands on the charts, things are looking up, until a tragic accident threatens to rip the band apart. Can the guys recapture the beat that rocketed them to the top, or will they crash and burn? He believed the lie... -
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Lucky Charm by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWe shared one WILD night in Ireland. Then the goddess I'd die for skipped town. Today she has the nerve to return. .. And her kid has MY eyes. Both my desire for Aisling. .. And her beauty are unmatched. But she kept a BIG secret from me. A cute little girl who resembles me a little too much for coincidence. I've missed years of being her dad - and now I'm mad as h*ll... -
Small Town Mountain Daddy by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Three babies? ? This has got to be a serious mistake. ". How did this happen? Ezra is the last guy I should be creating a human with. Never mind THREE. Sure he's sinfully hot. .. But he's also a cocky Neanderthal. And the man who bullied me since I can remember. One major lapse in judgement leads to three heartbeats in my sonogram visit... -
Billion Dollar Mistake by K.C. Crowne
I should have listened to reason. Now, I’m married to an infuriatingly cocky billionaire. It started with an innocent crush. The popular boy from the wealthy side of town. And a dorky girl he teased mercilessly. Fast forward and the boy I wanted is now a man. Nothing like the star of my teenage fantasies. He's ruggedly handsome and charming. Charismatic. Confident. Sexy... -
It's Raining Men by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBest friends May, Lara and Clare are desperate for a holiday. They have been dreaming of a little cottage away from it all, long walks in the country and just a bit of time away from it all. But when they arrive in Ren Dullem, a small Yorkshire seaside town, it seems it is not the place they thought it was. .. May has never quite found her niche in life, or her Mr Right... -
My Millionaire Marine: A Fake Marriage Surprise Twins Romance (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStep #1: Refuse my marriage proposal. Step #2: Get a new job. Step #3: Take my eyes off my hot new boss. The first two steps were fairly simple, but it’s obvious that I have zero control over my own eyes. In my defense, I didn’t know that he was my boss when I first saw him. I had no idea that he was a millionaire and a former marine pilot. But the thing that shocked me the most was worse…... -
Doctor's Duties by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'll forget all about my feelings for my professor. Medical school is enough stress as it is. But then mother nature's monthly gift decides to ghost me. Now I'm totally screwed! ! The way we met was out of a movie. Then he showed up as my professor the very next day. He's the man with two titles. Dr. Frost. And Professor Mc. Hottie. All that and a panty-dropping New Zealand accent. . -
The Right Song by Michelle Mankin
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe wasn’t just a rock star to her, and she wasn’t just any woman to him. JACK HOWARD is a gorgeous rock star with a tragic past. He's a nice guy. Since that terrible day, he has strived to do the right thing. Only with his disastrous marriage finally ending, he’s decided it’s time to take a walk on the wilder side of nice while on this tour. LORELEI LANE is a working girl with no future... -
One Bossy Date by Jolie Day
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFrom fake date to fake fiancée to fake pregnancy. All in one night. Who’s the guy? My grumpy boss. It all started with a crazy idea: Ask a billionaire to be my fake date to my granny’s 77th birthday dinner. The good news? I know a billionaire. A gorgeous one. My new boss. The bad news? He’s moody, impatient, and grumpy. Never did I think he’d agree to the ruse...Categorized as:
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Me: The Complete Series by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIncludes BONUS material not seen anywhere else. *Also read the first few chapters of a new sexy standalone coming soon. If you love romantic comedies with many heartfelt swoon-worthy moments, sexy alpha heroes, feisty heroines, and happy endings, then you’ll be hooked by this series. Date Me:... -
My Ex Boyfriend's Dad by K.C. Crowne
My son and I fell for the same girl. And now her life is in my hands. I always knew Vivian was special. The strength of a lioness. Witty banter that matches mine. And a magnetic sensual beauty. But she’s in deep with the cartel. I won't rest until I eliminate every last threat. But one problem still remains. .Categorized as:
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Susannah's Garden by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWhen Susannah Nelson turned eighteen, she said goodbye to her boyfriend, Jake--and never saw him again. She never saw her brother, Doug, again, either. He died unexpectedly that same year. Now, at fifty, Susannah finds herself regretting the paths not taken. Long married, a mother and a teacher, she should be happy. But she feels there's something missing in her life... -
Feverburn by Maggie Maren
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter catching her boyfriend in an affair, Rosie Hayes does what any reasonable person would and befriends the other woman. Together in a scorned sisterhood, they move to a kooky small town in Maine to open a coffee and crystal shop. Along with this new chapter, Rosie acquires a new Carson Kouris, the resident grump of Pine Bluff... -
Courted By The Grumpy Dragon: A Cozy Monster Romance by Mary Auclair
All I want is to save the library. But a greedy heiress and a grumpy dragon lawyer complicate everything. Especially when that dragon lawyer insists I'm his fated mate. Maybe this Halloween, I'm going to do both the tricking and the treating? Harold Greaves promised ten years of funding to our little town library...Categorized as:
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Just The Way I Am by Jo Watson
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHas Fate given her a second chance? 'Zoe' is having a very bad day. As if getting trapped in a faulty elevator wasn't bad enough, losing her memory has made it much worse. If there's one piece of luck, it's that the paramedic on the scene, Noah, is both kind and a handsome distraction. . -
It Has To Be You by Dani McLean
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe believes in Fate. He’s calling her bluff. As a teen, Indy learned that Destiny would lead her to the man of her dreams. His name was Nick. Fifteen years later, Fate grants her a second chance at her One True Love. And even though leaving her house for anything less than a latte is terrifying, Indy has to take it. See, Indy O’Neall isn’t anything like the adventurous heroine she writes...Categorized as:
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Blow Me Away by Christina Hovland
It's all fun and games until somebody falls in love. .. Jase Dvornakov has always loved women, 80's hair band music, and things that go boom. He used to disarm bombs in the Navy, but he's back in Denver after a mission overseas went sideways and destroyed his future, including his marriage. Now he arranges flowers in his family's floral business because flowers don't explode... -
Grumpy Doctor by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s got magic hands, a perfect body, and a horrible attitude. I never wanted to get anywhere near Dr. Piers Hood. He’s a total jerk, and he thinks he’s the greatest surgeon in the country. Which he is, and that makes it all so much worse. Sometimes I wish I could cut off my own ears so I don’t have to listen to him anymore... -
Daddy's Law by K.C. Crowne
20 years age gap. HOT single daddy. And my very bossy bodyguard. It's wrong. It's taboo. It's scandalous. But forbidden fantasies are the best fantasies. .. right? I've always been a good girl. Played by all the rules. But now my inner bad girl wants out. Theo is dark. Enigmatic. Incurably broken. .. And incurably fine. He's also one h*ll of a devoted father...Categorized as:
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A Nerdy Holiday by May Sage
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLeila can’t believe her luck when the sexiest man she’s ever seen watches her in the subway. Turns out, it might have something to do with the fact that her button is undone, and her boobs are hanging out. Potentially the most disastrous way to meet the CEO of Wolf Entertainments, her boss. .. A Nerdy Holiday is a novella.Categorized as:
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The Underachiever's Guide to Love and Saving the World: A Novel by Sloane Brooks
The Hating Game meets Legends & Lattes in this captivating and hilarious fantasy rom-com with a twist about two enemies who must work together to return to their reality. Courtney’s only goal in life is to have no goals. A reformed overachiever, she’s content with her dead-end job and simple existence. And her “feud” with her neighbor Bryce brings her immense joy. Everything is perfect... -
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Baby, It's Hot Inside: A Collection of Four Steamy Holiday Rom-Coms by Kat Baxter
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsUSA Today Bestselling Author, Kat Baxter, brings you a collection of four of her laugh-out-loud, steamy small-town holiday stories. Craving some small-town holiday shenanigans? From tree decorating to candy canes, this collection is hot enough to warm your heart and curl your toes...Categorized as:
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Tall, Royal Hater by Nylah Monroe
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsYou are cordially invited on a royal vacation with friends, family, and foes…. A vacation with royalty is a once in a lifetime experience. So, when Mariyah Levine’s best friend—the Crown Princess of Jahandar—invites her to holiday with her royal boyfriend and his family, Mariyah obviously agrees... -
Gnome on the Range by Jennifer Zane
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsOnce you get the zing you can’t go back. Jane West has everything a woman could want. A job in a small Montana town’s only adult store, two busy young boys and one dead husband. Everything except a little excitement–a little zing. But that changes one summer morning at a garage sale when her kids buy some garden gnomes. Now someone wants those gnomes and will let nothing get in their way...Categorized as:
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Dirty Little Secret by Alexis Winter
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI’ve been a saint for three years. I kept my hands off her curvaceous body and my filthy thoughts to myself. Until last night when she asked if I had any dirty little secrets. .. Theo Carmichael might be an alpha grump-hole supreme but curvaceous Wren Adler won't be intimated by the much older tycoon... -
Going Down On One Knee by Christina Hovland
Number-crunching Velma Johnson’s perfectly planned life is right on course. That’s a lie. Sure, she’s got the lucrative job. She’s got the posh apartment. But her sister nabbed Velma’s Mr. Right. There has to be a man out there for Velma. Hopefully one who’s hunky, wears pressed suits, and has a diversified financial portfolio. He’ll be exactly like, well… her sister’s new fiancé... -
Maggie On The Edge by Kasey Michaels
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings**TWO FREE BOOKS FROM KASEY** > bit. ly/kaseymichaels. Book Five in the Maggie Kelly Mystery Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Kasey Michaels (Previously titled High Heels and Holidays). Best selling author Maggie Kelly and her fictional characters come to life (hey, read the books. .. ) are about to celebrate their first Christmas together, if Maggie lives that long, that is... -
Hot Dad Next Door by Nicole Casey
Rated: 3.68 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe billionaire single dad is officially my new neighbor…and my new boss. And I have a feeling that I’m in big, BIG trouble…. I’m about to become the live-in nanny to the daughter of Ryan Cade. Sexy, gorgeous and almost twice my age, he’s the one who can make me wet in one glance. Dating a single dad is complicated. Secretly dating a billionaire is almost impossible...Categorized as:
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Ex Appeal by Cathy Yardley
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA hacker and a fixer—who just happen to be high school exes—reunite to help each other out in this witty second-chance romance from the author of Love, Comment, Subscribe. Vinh Doan has a problem. Ten million of them, in fact. He’s a high-level fixer for global conglomerates, which means big money…and big troubles... -
Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia
A love letter to romance readers that is in turn chaotic, sexy, and addictively joyful! “A playful romp and ode to all who believe in true love and happily-ever-afters. ”—Kirkus, STARRED Review. "A book that makes me feel seen, adored, and brave enough to hope for something bigger. " —Lyla Sage. Joonie has two great loves... -
Heat Wave by Richard Castle
Rated: 3.65 of 5 stars · 74 ratingsA New York real estate tycoon plunged to his death on a Manhattan sidewalk. A trophy wife with a past survives a narrow escape from a brazen attack. Mobsters and moguls with no shortage of reasons to kill trot out their alibis. And then, in the suffocating grip of a record heat wave, comes another shocking murder and a sharp turn in a tense journey into the dirty little secrets of the wealthy...Categorized as:
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