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Cash by Lola Wright
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsLivi. Being a female in a male-dominated career can be daunting, but I refuse to allow others’ attitudes to deter me. I always try to be professional, compassionate and non-judgmental. Through hard work, I have earned respect within my department. Wearing a badge and uniform, I’ve seen the best and worst of humanity... -
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Mending Fate by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAlec: I shared my deepest secret with Lumen, hoping things will be better between us. But I can’t catch a break. My life blows up again when my daughter goes missing. Lumen: To say all hell broke loose is an understatement. When Alec’s daughter went missing, so did Soleil, the girl I mentor in foster care. It stung when Alec said finding his daughter is more important than some random runaway... -
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![Don't Fall For The Billionaire: A Billionaire Single Dad/Nanny Romance With All The Autumn Feels by Sandi Lynn]()
Don't Fall For The Billionaire: A Billionaire Single Dad/Nanny Romance With All The Autumn Feels by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTaking the nanny job was supposed to be a temporary arrangement for me. I needed money, not a full-blown life detour, with no prior qualifications, and definitely not a brooding billionaire with a too-serious stare and a daughter who hadn’t smiled in months. But Ashton Cross isn’t what I expected. Yes, he’s powerful. Intimidating. Frustrating. He watches me like he’s starving...Categorized as:
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![Three Reckless Words by Nicole Snow]()
Three Reckless Words by Nicole Snow
A runaway bride brings trouble and temptation to a stone-hearted single dad in this emotional and scorching hot romance by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow. Is there any coming back after you blow your own wedding to pieces? I braced for the fallout when I left my emotionally unavailable groom. I expected the tears, the family wrath, the drama galore... -
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![Say I Do by Cynthia Eden]()
Say I Do by Cynthia Eden
She hates him. Dexter Ryan is smug. Arrogant. Manipulative. And he is also…Lacey Amari’s new partner. Well, her partner on one case. A case she doesn’t even want to take, but when Dex—CIA super operative and all around puppet-master—basically blackmails her, she has no choice. Then he asks her the big question…. Will you marry me? The proposal isn’t real. It’s just an undercover assignment...Categorized as:
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![Treasured by Thursday by Catherine Bybee]()
Treasured by Thursday by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsThe seventh and final tale in the dazzling, heartwarming, pulse-racing Weekday Brides series. Gabriella Masini: She’s a woman haunted by her past, with the scars to prove it. She believes that fairy tales are for other people... -
![Just One Taste by Carly Phillips]()
Just One Taste by Carly Phillips
One grumpy billionaire. One sassy-sweet supermodel. Add in a tropical private island paradise. What could go wrong? As owner and CEO of Dirty Dare Spirits, thirty-three year old, Asher Dare has it all. Money. Power. Women whenever he wants. A private island retreat when he doesn’t. People he trusts? He can count those on one hand... -
![One Bossy Offer by Nicole Snow]()
One Bossy Offer by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsInheriting a bad-tempered boss brings the sweetest insanity in this roaring funny and shamelessly steamy grumpy-sunshine romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow. Grandma left me the life of my dreams with one ginormous catch. Miles flipping Cromwell. Workaholic king of grumps. Control freak. Older billionaire next door... -
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One Bossy Date by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsAn accidental date brings together two instant enemies in this hilarious and steamy grumpy boss romance from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow. Never sweat the small stuff, they say. How about when you wake up with a giant stranger showering in your hotel room? There's nothing tiny about Brock Winthrope. He even roars like a lion when he sees me. I scream back...Categorized as:
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![JINXED by Emilia Finn]()
JINXED by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDrake. They call me a flirt. ‘Detective Sl()ts-A-Lot’ when they’re feeling frisky, because my morals are loose, and my choice in women, according to the haters, is unfussy. But they don’t know I’ve been watching her. Waiting for her. The problem is, she’s half my age, and has no business being with a man like me. ***. Rory. They call me clumsy. Jinxed...Categorized as:
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![The Five Minute Mistake by Hannah Shield]()
The Five Minute Mistake by Hannah Shield
He's my instructor. He's off limits. And he's the twist I never saw coming. On paper, Nash Jennings is intimidating as hell. Former Navy SEAL, notorious loner, and the grumpiest sniper on the West Oaks SWAT team. But I don't buy it. I think he's actually a nice guy under that armor he wears, and I'm determined to draw him out. Make him my friend. Perhaps even make him smile...Categorized as:
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![Making Room For You by M.A. Clarke Scott, MaryAnn Clarke]()
Making Room For You by M.A. Clarke Scott, MaryAnn Clarke
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the award-winning author of The Art of Enchantment, comes Making Room for You, an inspiring, heart-warming enemies-to-lovers romantic women’s fiction tale... -
![Left-Handed Monkey Wrench by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Left-Handed Monkey Wrench by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChase Carter. You’ve read about them in Reed Security. You’ve come to know a little about who the men of OPS are. But everything you thought you knew is a lie—smoke and mirrors. The truth of OPS is hidden deep inside, waiting to be revealed. Owens Protective Services. Defend. Investigate. Secure.Categorized as:
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![Just One More Temptation by Carly Phillips]()
Just One More Temptation by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s a grumpy single dad who's serious and uptight. She’s a younger free spirit who's sunshine and light. Fallon Sterling’s one experience with a rich, older man ended in heartbreak. So when twin nine-year-old girls wind up in her gallery, followed by their oh-so-hot dad, she refuses to notice how sexy he is. And she will not let herself fall for his broody charms. Or his adorable daughters... -
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![Kat, Knight Watch by Danielle Norman]()
Kat, Knight Watch by Danielle Norman
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI never believed in love at first sight. .. Until the ATM ate my debit card,. And Jackson Boudreaux stepped in to save the day. All business, in his nine to five banker suit--. I couldn’t help but wonder what he was hiding under that perfect form. I was leather and handcuffs. He was ties and cuff-links,. But it didn't matter that we were from two different worlds... -
![The Plan by Karla Sorensen]()
The Plan by Karla Sorensen
Have you ever fake dated your bodyguard? I don't recommend it. Especially if he's anything like Erik Wilder: former football player, world class know-it-all and unapologetic grump. To be clear, I didn't want a bodyguard (hence the fake dating idea). Most days, I can’t figure out why he wants the job either. We drive each other insane, probably because we’re as opposite as two people can be...Categorized as:
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![Matcha Made in Heaven, Vol. 6 by Umebachi Yamanaka]()
Matcha Made in Heaven, Vol. 6 by Umebachi Yamanaka
Chako works hard every day to take care of Isshin’s tea farm. One day, a huge typhoon hits the Kanto area! A pole blown off by a strong wind falls on Chako as she is checking the farm alone. Who will come to her rescue, Jin or Isshin? ! Also, Isshin makes great progress in his work at Shinomiya-en! Their long-distance marriage is nearing its climax! -
![Flirting With Forever by Claire Kingsley]()
Flirting With Forever by Claire Kingsley
He’ll break all her rules. Nora Lakes is sophisticated, successful, and happily single. Career problems aside, her life is fine the way it is, thank you very much. Sure, her best friends are all moving into a new season of life—full of husbands and babies and white picket fences. But that’s not what Nora wants. Neither is the gruff, tattooed guy next door. Tattoo artist Dex St... -
![The Man Bible: A Survival Guide by L.A. Casey]()
The Man Bible: A Survival Guide by L.A. Casey
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDo you know what you’ve got in your hands? A little piece of fucking treasure, that’s what. I’ve taken initiative here and have turned my trusty Man Bible into an actual survival guide, because the loot between these pages will lead to each of you having happy, stress free lives with your women. Pick this gem up, put your big boy pants on, and start reading. Trust me, you won't regret it... -
![Bridge of Lies by Nana Malone]()
Bridge of Lies by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBetrayal was such a simple word. But such a complex emotion. The woman I loved had turned her back on me. Taken everything I’d offered and thrown it away. I may have vowed to protect her, but she's thrown down the gauntlet. And no matter how much I crave her, there will be consequences. Emma Varma might be the beauty, but now she’ll meet the beast. I’ll keep my vow... -
![Irish Rebel by L.K. Shaw]()
Irish Rebel by L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaitlín. After finally convincing my over-protective family to let me visit my uncle in Dublin, I know this may be my only chance to experience everything I’ve always wanted: Adventure. Excitement. Freedom. Until I’m introduced to the man assigned to be my bodyguard. With his silver-flecked hair and wicked scar, Roarke radiates power and danger. Everything I’m drawn to...Categorized as:
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![Heartache & Playdates by Shawna Renae]()
Heartache & Playdates by Shawna Renae
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Love isn’t like milk. It has no expiration date. ” ~ Nonna Russo. Maddox Cruz. Single dad. Tech billionaire. Genius. That is what people saw when they looked at me. Those adjectives might all be true, but inside I was still a kid who grew up in the system and was raised by the streets. Which was why I had no plans to attend my 20 year high school reunion...Categorized as:
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![Winter Dads: A Crescent Cove Cozy bundle by Taryn Quinn]()
Winter Dads: A Crescent Cove Cozy bundle by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSnuggle in with 7 hot single dad or dad-in-the-making tales to keep you warm this winter. Seven different dads from suited heroes to cops to mechanics and race car drivers to tech geniuses to contractors to teachers—all full-length stories with sigh-worthy happily-ever-afters and small town shenanigans! Along with a baby. .. or seven... -
![After The Vows by D.E. Haggerty]()
After The Vows by D.E. Haggerty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe sexy cop next door wants nothing to do with me. Until he asks me to marry him to save his daughter. When Lucas moves in next door, I don’t waste any time trying to get his attention. But the police officer who looks strong enough to throw me over those wide shoulders of his and carry me away isn’t interested in me. Time for desperate measures... -
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![West of Port by Carina Taylor]()
West of Port by Carina Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSydney is out for revenge no matter what it takes—including teaming up with a grumpy, retired cop who wants nothing to do with her. West has retired from the police force. Completely burnt out, he doesn't want to protect anyone anymore. All he wants is to be left alone so that he can refinish his new-to-him sailboat. Unfortunately for him, a woman shows up asking for his help—needing his help...Categorized as:
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![Mollify by Xavier Neal]()
Mollify by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDean "Mr. O" Kellar has been following closely in the footsteps of his famous adopted father for years, but when Megan Davis pops back into his life suddenly he starts following him in a new light. She was the girl who saved Dean when they were children and the girl he needs to save now... -
![Marrying the Don of Fury by Ashlie Silas]()
Marrying the Don of Fury by Ashlie Silas
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsI'm getting married in a few months, and I just found out five minutes ago. My first reaction was, 'No thanks! ' But it turns out that my fiancé is the powerful don of NYC, and 'no' is not an option. Christian D’Angelo is so gorgeous that his presence can kill, but he gladly does that with his bare hands. I happen to be a pawn in a dangerous game to settle my family’s debt... -
![Flowers and Financiers by Alina Jacobs]()
Flowers and Financiers by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn my defense, I never claimed to be professional. .. At least that’s my excuse for why I mistook a billionaire for a waiter, made off-color comments and accidentally dumped a plate of food all over him. Embarrassing myself is a daily occurrence, just like my unpaid bill notices. But being in a wedding instead of planning one is not...Categorized as:
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![The Atelier Assignment by Annie Dyer]()
The Atelier Assignment by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHer assignment is to not fall in love with him…. Zeke Brooksbank is in need of a wake-up call. One that shakes him out of the grump he’s permanently in and turns him into a reasonable human being. I’m not staying at his country residence to tame the beast. I’m meant to be cataloguing his art collection, not fangirling over his own paintings, or becoming attached to his little daughter... -
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Beast in my Bedroom by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s everything I don ’t want . . . but my new bossy Greek mafia husband is going to make a real wife out of me. My rock bottom is a dirty martini in a high-class bar, ten canceled credit cards, and nothing but the clothes on my back. I managed to escape my abusive husband, but a snooty hipster bartender is about to get me arrested for being unable to pay for a drink...Categorized as:
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![Big, Bossy Surprise by Lilian Monroe]()
Big, Bossy Surprise by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBonnie Delmar should be grateful for her new job. And she is! Being a nanny to a billionaire is a good gig. She’s more than grateful for the opportunity to work for Arlo Noble…until she meets him. That broad-chested, dark-haired, dark-eyed hunk? Yeah…she slept with him. Awkward... -
![Dating For December by Lyndsey Gallagher]()
Dating For December by Lyndsey Gallagher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe's an expert at breakups. .. but this Christmas, can he master a love that lasts? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Lyndsey Gallagher is THE QUEEN page turners! ". My perpetually single status hardly serves as a shining advertisement for HeartSync, the dating agency I own. Nor is it likely to convince my incredibly successful movie star brother, Nate, to invest in my business... -
![Lumberjacked by K.C. Crowne]()
Lumberjacked by K.C. Crowne
"My cabin. My rules. ". Three years of celibacy was my life. But now Angela's presence makes things exceptionally. .. . hard. . After the winter storm, she was supposed to be a temporary guest. But, Santa must have a sick sense of humor. .. I'm addicted to every inch of her. Her full breasts. Her curvy hips. Those sweet innocent eyes filled with untapped potential. The problem is I don't ask... -
![Two Truths and a Marriage by Nicole Snow]()
Two Truths and a Marriage by Nicole Snow
The grumpiest billionaire accidentally scores a sunshiny fake fiancee and pure chaos in this hilarious, sweet, and deliriously steamy romance by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow. I can still pinpoint the exact second when my life became two truths and a lie. You don't forget delivering a mountain of fresh-baked sweets to a man like Dexter Rory... -
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![No Ordinary Gentleman by Donna Alam]()
No Ordinary Gentleman by Donna Alam
The duke, his brother, and the lie. Or in other words, how I came to be trapped between two men in a remote castle in Scotland. Once upon a time, in a more carefree life, I met a man. Our gazes connected over the top of his newspaper as he watched me suffer through the most embarrassing moment of my life. Older, sophisticated, and so hot, he saved me from that awkward encounter,... -
![Grump Daddy's Baby by Josie Hart]()
Grump Daddy's Baby by Josie Hart
Mr. Tattooed, Dark, and Grumpy was supposed to be a one night stand. So how the hell did I end up becoming the nanny…. Dressed to kill in all black,. Dropping bills like he owns the place. I'm glad I didn't wear panties because they would be destroyed . A bit of fun was all I expected that night. End of story. Until I show up to the nanny interview, and it's him... -
![Cocky Senator: Justin Cocker by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Senator: Justin Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsJustin Cocker is coming soon. .. the bastard.Categorized as:
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![The Bodyguard Next Door by Cynthia Eden]()
The Bodyguard Next Door by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s danger and a wicked, hot grin…. Iris Stuart may have a small crush on her neighbor. After all, Pierce Jennings is gorgeous, muscled, and he has a laugh that makes her toes curl. But she is not going down that particular path of temptation with the former Army Ranger and current Wilde agent. Nope. Not happening. They’ll stay in the friend zone because it’s safer that way...Categorized as:
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![Until Lydia by E.M. Shue]()
Until Lydia by E.M. Shue
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan a wild mama bear and an orderly Tennessee State Trooper fight the BOOM? There are two sides to Lydia Roark. The wild, fun-loving woman who fights hard to protect bears and other animals. And the strait-laced, doting mother of twins who dresses properly and covers her tattoos so not to embarrass her husband. But when her life blows up in a silicon, Botoxed way, her fiery side is unleashed...Categorized as:
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![Enemy Daddy Next Door by Callie Stevens]()
Enemy Daddy Next Door by Callie Stevens
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGiving my V card to the single dad next door is a very bad idea. Falling in love with him is an even worse one…Hunter Ricks seems like a very bad bet. He’s 43 years old, sexy as hell, and determined to sleep his way through the entire city whenever he’s not taking care of his four-year-old daughter... -
![Deeper by M. Malone, Nana Malone]()
Deeper by M. Malone, Nana Malone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI fell in love with the boogey man. For ten years I have plotted and planned my revenge against the man who was all shadow and death. He took the most important thing in my life away from me and I meant to return the favor. Except, I was wrong. .. Now, because of my mistakes, there are men intent on hurting him. But I will not run from this. I need to protect him just like he would protect me... -
![Holiday Daddy by Kelly Myers]()
Holiday Daddy by Kelly Myers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDid I just drool over my single dad boss? I think I did…. Eric is bad, bad news. Not because he’s a billionaire. And definitely not because he doesn’t know what to do with his late sister’s kid who is now his responsibility. He’s bad news because he doesn’t believe in love. A woman from his past is to blame for creating this Grinch-like businessman...Categorized as:
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![Bossy by Emma Blake]()
Bossy 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...Categorized as:
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![Mr. Fake Husband by Lindsey Hart]()
Mr. Fake Husband by Lindsey Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf the devil wears a suit. .. Has a permanent frown. .. Wet panties left and right. . Expect perfection from everyone. .. Well then, that's my boss. And today is not my day. It's never your day when you get called to his office. But an even worse day when he broodingly asks you to marry him. And apparently, no is not an answer he will take... -
![Nanny for the Protector by Emma Blake]()
Nanny for the Protector by Emma Blake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a silver fox with an adorable kid and a luxury car that costs more than my entire life savings. He just saved my life - and became my boss. Losing my job was a disaster. But stumbling into Wesley’s world might save me. I need the money. His daughter needs a nanny. It's a win-win, right? Wrong. The first spark of attraction between us was as instant as it was forbidden...Categorized as:
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![Wright Together by K.A. Linde]()
Wright Together by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sexy opposites attract romance set in the Wright world about Whitton & Eve from USA Today bestselling author K. A. Linde. Whitton Wright is too good to be true. And I learned long ago that things that are too good to be true…usually are. When he danced into my life, I accepted that this wasn’t going anywhere...Categorized as:
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![Daddy's Unexpected Gift by Ava Gray]()
Daddy's Unexpected Gift by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a billionaire becomes a child’s legal guardian overnight, I’m plugged into the messy situation. Only to make it messier. Sterling Alexander was supposed to be a project. You know, a new parent who didn’t know anything about parenting? As a social worker in family services, I wasn’t permitted to stare at his gorgeous abs like I wanted to sleep with him. And yet, I stared... -
![Stranded with the Billionaire by Sophie Brooks]()
Stranded with the Billionaire by Sophie Brooks
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWith a snowstorm on the way, she needs someone to keep her warm. .. I had to see her one last time. Fiona's gorgeous red hair and luscious curves are impossible to forget. She runs a soup kitchen, taking care of people in need. But I want to take care of her . She thinks I'm an ordinary volunteer. But I'm the billionaire who increased her funding. I'm supposed to be on a plane to Europe... -
![Silver Fox Daddy: An Age Gap Single Dad Romance by Misty Ellis]()
Silver Fox Daddy: An Age Gap Single Dad Romance by Misty Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBecoming the nanny for a silver fox single No biggie. Having his unexpected baby? Huge problem. Lucan Forbes. Domineering club owner. Hot single dad. My new boss. Definitely not the type of man I should be attracted to. His busy schedule requires me to be a live-in nanny, putting me in a tight position. Especially when we end up in the same bed once the lights are out...
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