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Knight by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShane “Knight” Ballard knew the blonde beauty he saw on the courthouse steps was meant to be his. But with danger looming, the time wasn’t right to claim her. Not when it could put her safety at risk. What Knight didn’t know was that Kiara Timkins was already smack-dab in the middle of it all...Categorized as:
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Starting Over With You by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsManuel “Manny” Alvarez I will never regret my actions that led to me spending five years in prison... -
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![Gunner by Rebecca Joyce]()
Gunner by Rebecca Joyce
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSarah~. I am the only daughter of Beth and Mike Brewer (the town of Rosewood’s only coffee shop owners) and I have been in love with Cord ‘Gunner’ Montclair since my parents moved to Rosewood, Virginia. The problem? The beautiful man is eighteen years older than me and refuses to give me the time of day. To make matters worse, my father has openly threatened to kill Gunner if he even looks at me... -
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Beast by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA witness to a crime, Mary Stark lands herself in Steeleville, under the care and protection of DA William “Beast” Brandon and the Steele Riders. Unbeknownst to her, she’ll be living with Beast until the trial. She’s been warned of his gruff and surly behavior when it comes to people invading his home and messing it up, but accidents happen...Categorized as:
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![Mountain Seeking Hero by Marley Michaels]()
Mountain Seeking Hero by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSearch and Rescue Coordinator, Max Cooper, has heard the mountain’s call. Now he’s returned to his birthplace to see whether the Moose Mountain legend is true for him, just like it has been for his brothers and cousins. He doesn’t expect it to literally hit him in the back of the head though... -
![His Midnight Virgin by Sadie King]()
His Midnight Virgin by Sadie King
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI was always the good girl, until I met Quinn…. What do a law student and a smuggler have in common? Nothing, absolutely nothing. So I should leave the straight-laced, curvy Coraline alone. But I can’t. I’m no good for her. Every minute she spends with me, she’s risking her career, her future. I should let her go. But I can’t. My need to have her, to possess her, drives me to complete selfishness... -
![The Seal's Squid by Layne Daniels]()
The Seal's Squid by Layne Daniels
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMeet the girl of my dreams? Check. Have the best night of my life? Check. Get called away for weeks with no contact? Check. Unfortunately. I never expected life post-active duty to be more adventurous than when I was still with my SEAL team, but here we are. A simple freelance contract for the government, and I come home to find my organized life is in chaos. Thankfully, my girl is waiting for me... -
![Her Obsessed Biker by Cassi Hart]()
Her Obsessed Biker by Cassi Hart
Piper. I don’t have much to go on, just a love letter that’s older than I am and a name—Wolf. But I know that whatever lies ahead of me, it has to be better than what I’m leaving behind, right? I just want to find somewhere I belong. A place to call home. But my search for my long-lost dad brings me to the doorstep of the Savage Kings MC, and I find myself alone, afraid, and way out of my depth... -
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Savage Cowboy by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Hope Ford brings you a steamy cowboy romance about forbidden love and the lengths a cowboy will go to for the woman he loves. Amanda. I might be young and naïve, but I’m not stupid enough to fall in love with my family’s enemy. You know that old story about the Hatfields and McCoys? Well, in our case, we’re the McCoys and they’re the Bryants... -
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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 Bad Boy Bias by Hallie Bennett]()
The Bad Boy Bias by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Bad Boy, Curvy Girl Romance. Shy Abigail Tilman has a problem. With her 30th birthday coming soon, she's determined to have her first kiss before the clock strikes midnight. There's just one problem: her aversion to being touched. Can a gruff, tattoo artist change her mind? Finn Walker knew from the moment the curvy goddess entered his tattoo parlor that she belonged to him... -
![The Billionaire's Big Bold Wonder: A BBW/Billionaire Romance (The Billionaires' Club) by Nichole Rose]()
The Billionaire's Big Bold Wonder: A BBW/Billionaire Romance (The Billionaires' Club) by Nichole Rose
Can one magical night and two big secrets add up to forever for this billionaire and his curvy girl? Cortez Blake. I fell hard for Piper's sassy attitude and gorgeous curves. We had one magical night together, and then she disappeared. She never even told me her last name. I turned the city upside down looking for her, but I never thought I'd find her again... -
![His Runaway Bride by Kate Hunt]()
His Runaway Bride by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen a runaway bride bursts into his butcher shop, gentle giant Seth is overcome with desire. The bride’s beauty and curves are enough to make him forget his own name. But he holds himself back—it isn’t the time or place to pursue her. Besides, he’s never been smooth with women, and she’s too young for a guy in his forties like him... -
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Baby, I Do by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAurora Dawson loved helping happy couples have their perfect wedding and happily ever after. Even if she never found one for herself. When a divorce office opened shop right next to her, she was livid that someone would help tear apart the couples she brought together... -
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![Diablo by Haley Travis]()
Diablo by Haley Travis
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan this devil atone for his many sins? I was settling into a quiet life. Work, reading, and endless hours riding and living with my brothers of the Dirty Sinners MC. Until Avery appeared. An innocent angel surrounded by sweetness and light. A filthy rich man with an even filthier reputation had no right to even touch her, much less claim her...Categorized as:
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![Tank's Temptation (Diamond Kings MC) by Hope Ford]()
Tank's Temptation (Diamond Kings MC) by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTank's Temptation. Everything is bigger in Texas. The men, their bikes, their guns and even their hearts. On the biggest ranch in West Texas, you’ll find the Diamond Kings MC. A group of tough, growly bikers happy with their solitary existence. Until love walks in and challenges them to the ultimate test. It’s time for them to man up and accept their fate or they’ll lose their soulmates forever.Categorized as:
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Rocked by the Roadie by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTwo hearts, one bed, no looking back. Daisy:. When the hottest boy band on the planet gets back together for an epic reunion tour, there’s no decision to make. I’m going. It’s been ten years since I’ve had the chance to hang out with my groupie besties. They don’t know it yet, but my parents are forcing me to settle into a life they’ve pre-planned, right down to the man they want me to marry... -
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Gage The Mountain Man by Raven Moon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"I need her to know that my heart would stop without her in my life. .. " -Gage. My best friend Jess is always trying to play matchmaker. Come kayaking with my fiance and his friend, she said. A romantic day out on the river in the mountains. Nope. For a city girl like me, this is hell. Mainly because the man she's brought for me is a freaking prick... -
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Cowboy's Babysitter by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJed. When my cocky cowboy rodeo best buddy goes down tragically I show the true meaning of cowboy up when I adopt his baby daughter Mandy Sue...Categorized as:
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Devil's Deceit (Diamond Kings MC) by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe devil might be a liar, but this undercover cop won't allow the truth to stand between him and his curvy soulmate. Creed "Devil" Thomas. Six months ago, I traded my badge for a cut. My assignment is simple. Embed myself with the Diamond Kings and find a way to take down their rival, the Savages. And then Jessie Long waltzes in. Everything about her makes my blood boil...Categorized as:
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![The Handyman's Secret Santa: A Small Town Sweet & Steamy Holiday Romance by Kali Hart]()
The Handyman's Secret Santa: A Small Town Sweet & Steamy Holiday Romance by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Handyman’s Secret Santa: Christmas in Alpine Valley Book 6. An Age Gap Holiday Romance. This Christmas, follow four neighbors turned friends to find out whether Santa will finally give them the gift they’ve been wanting most of all: true love. Addison. I have a huge crush on my handyman. It can’t go anywhere. He’s older than me. Old enough that it would give my mom a heart attack... -
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Claiming Them by Rosa Mink
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRylee. I never expected to be pregnant again at thirty-five. After being forced into marriage at sixteen, a mother at seventeen, and spending nearly nineteen years ruled by the Curtis family, I was done. A new baby from one fluke is not going to keep me here a moment longer. It’s only going to force me to have more involvement with Mark than I want... -
![Axing For Trouble by Jessa Joy]()
Axing For Trouble by Jessa Joy
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCan this older, ex-military woodsman find love with a curvy girl hiding a big secret? Georgia. Everything about my life has to change. So I run to the woods of Snowflake Falls to hide out. Except I've let myself in for way more than I bargained for. Trouble finds me as soon as I set foot on the mountain. Rescue comes in the intimidating shape of Declan Connor... -
![Her Obsessed Lumberjack by Clara King]()
Her Obsessed Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s a grumpy ex-cop haunted by his past. Now he wants to make this curvy ray of sunshine his future. Roman. After years of chasing bad guys, my last case nearly cost me everything. I quit the police force and moved to the woods, but the past is catching up with me. Flashbacks and sleepless nights are turning my fresh start into a nightmare... -
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![Claimed By The Best Man by Flora Ferrari]()
Claimed By The Best Man by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReeve. A pre-rehearsal for a wedding rehearsal? Who does that? I’d normally hang up, but when my best buddy and ex-marine right hand man there’s no way I can say no. Even though I’m not exactly his fiancé’s cup of tea, I am still Rhys’s best friend as well as best man. Rhys has been on and off again with Clara for years, but something tells me they’ll actually go through with it this time... -
![BIG BURLY GUARD by Erin Havoc]()
BIG BURLY GUARD by Erin Havoc
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAfter those threats, I thought I would never feel safe again. There’s only one place I can be myself:. In the arms of my big, burly, very off-limits bodyguard. Sebastian Cook is huge, just like my dreams. As unreachable as those too. He’s much older, grumpy. Professional to a fault. I should not be crushing on him, but one touch sends my head spinning. He’ll never make a move... -
![Liam's Love by Haley Travis]()
Liam's Love by Haley Travis
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThese rough mechanics’ hands were made for her innocent curves. I should have stayed away. What business does a grumpy mechanic like me have with a gorgeous sweetheart like Maddie? But after just one look of those full lips and big green eyes? Everything. I should have been focusing on saving my shop. Instead, all I want to do is weld her heart to mine. She’s running from trouble... -
![Rebel Boss by Lana Love]()
Rebel Boss by Lana Love
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOne blue-collar boss and confirmed bachelor + One curvy babe with an unexpected inheritance + One vintage Mustang = A searing romance about the power of family and forgiveness! The day a woman brings a vintage Mustang in for restoration, I'm a goner. The car is beautiful, but the woman bringing the car in makes my heart rev like it never has. Thing is, I'm a bachelor... -
![October is for Owen by Kaci Rose]()
October is for Owen by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen a rockslide strands them in the mountains, he's her only chance at safety. .. Kennedy. It was meant to be a solo trip—a tribute to my grandparents, and a final memory before a new chapter in my life. Only, I wasn't alone at the lake. I hadn't planned on meeting a mountain man that made my heart race or the rockslide that left the path back to town unpassable... -
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Striking by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan secrets of the past keep this older man away, or will the future shine bright? Julie. I've never been the kind to need a rescue. I've always been strong, determined, and independent. But a recent heartbreak has my life spinning out of control,. A dark, inked, older man offers me a little more than just a hand. Maverick. Julie is everything I've ever wanted... -
![Until the Lightning Strikes: Happily Ever Alpha World by Elle Christensen]()
Until the Lightning Strikes: Happily Ever Alpha World by Elle Christensen
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRachel Hill is struggling to get out of the life she was raised in. With only two more semesters to go, she’ll have her college degree and her ticket out of town. But, it seems as though bad luck is raining down on her and when the company she works for goes out of business, her income goes from meager to nothing. She’s desperate to find a way to pay for school... -
![His Silver Lining by Megan Wade]()
His Silver Lining by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWarning: Only read this book if you love down-on-their-luck but hopeful heroines, transient grouches just searching for a home, and a host of OTT antics between pre-destined soulmates. Dottie moved to Whisper Valley on a whim when she fell in love with the small town's picturesque scenery and friendly locals...Categorized as:
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![Saved by my Dad's Best Friend by Haley Travis]()
Saved by my Dad's Best Friend by Haley Travis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith one simple favor, I fell for the sexiest woman in the world – my best friend's daughter. Lena is gorgeous. Sweet, sensual, fascinating. An angel who should not be staying with a much older, rough man, even if it's at her Dad's request. Protecting Lena for a few days should solve her stalker problem. He'll take one look at my size and back off. If he shows his face, I'll end him... -
![Farmer Finds a Bride by Cassi Hart]()
Farmer Finds a Bride by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMelissa My dad hasn’t been the same since my mom left us several years ago. He’s obsessed with gaining political power, going so far as to promise my hand in marriage to one of his important campaign donors. My groom is a scumbag, but I can’t get my dad to see my side at all. He won’t even let me apply to college so I can follow my dreams... -
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![Grumpy Suits: An Office Romance Collection by Cassie Mint]()
Grumpy Suits: An Office Romance Collection by Cassie Mint
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey’re stern and bossy. Rich and powerful. They rule the city…. And these girls will bring them to their knees. This collection brings three steamy office romances, where the grumpy bosses fall HARD. Settle in for…. Silver Fox. He’s older and wiser. A king in a three-piece suit. And there’s a secret side to him that only I see. Sweet Tooth. I’m an ambitious lawyer. She’s a cake pop delivery girl... -
![When Worlds Collide by Jordan Silver]()
When Worlds Collide by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe was the son of an old family, a family not only of wealth but a great history going back hundreds of years. As such his future had been mapped out at birth. He knew his duty and had never given it much thought. Until his years in the marines showed him a different world. Still, he was more than happy to follow the status quo, until he met her... -
![Fighting for Honor by Dani Wyatt]()
Fighting for Honor by Dani Wyatt
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBOOK FIVE IN THE WORTH THE FIGHT SERIES OF STANDALONES! . Five minutes was all it took. Five minutes with the beast off its leash and three guys were sprawled and bloody on the floor of my parents’ bar. Next thing I know, I’m a viral sensation with a professional fighting contract. But even as I landed each punch, all I could see was her face. All I could think about was her kiss...Categorized as:
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![Serenity & the Hermit by Megan Wade]()
Serenity & the Hermit by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNelson Valentine has never been a man who enjoys company. Living in Whisper Valley where the Valentine name is synonymous with fun and levity means the townsfolk feel comfortable striking up a conversation whenever he’s picking up supplies...Categorized as:
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Her CEO: An Instalove Possessive Alpha Romance by Flora Ferrari
Alyson. Eric Chambers. Man of the year and some might say media hog, but I’ve seen enough of his face and chiseled body in those Italian suits on TV and in the papers to know I want to work for him. What I don’t count on is working directly under him... -
![A Matter of Fact by Kate Hawthorne]()
A Matter of Fact by Kate Hawthorne
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsName – Rhys St. George. Age – 37. Relationship status – Single. Looking for – A way to make all of this right. Biggest regret – Callahan McMillian. Hobbies – Having money, making money, spending money, and wine. Name – Beckett Thatcher. Age – 27. Relationship status – Super Single! Looking for – The kind of man who knows what I'm worth... -
![The Architect by Loni Ree]()
The Architect by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’ve been watching my MC brothers drop like flies. One-by-one they’ve been finding their soulmates while I twiddle my thumbs waiting for the universe to take mercy on me. I thought I was destined to spend my life alone until the sassy little schoolteacher blasts into my life and gives me a run for my money. One look at her luscious curves and I know my single days are coming to an end...Categorized as:
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![Claimed By The British Rockstar by Flora Ferrari]()
Claimed By The British Rockstar by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe tattooed, six-foot-seven, muscular lead singer of one of the biggest rock bands in the world spots me in the crowd and immediately claims me as his. This forty-two-year-old possessive older man knows how to take what he wants, and soon he has me wondering if I can be more than just an inexperienced eighteen year old girl...Categorized as:
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![Possessive Puppy by Lena Little]()
Possessive Puppy by Lena Little
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m not used to seeing women, instead spending months alone with my trusty sidekick Molly in the Rocky Mountains, but I do come down and check-in from time to time. I see women then, and they never have an effect on me. All I do is come down to let my ‘bosses’ know I’m alive, collect my paycheck, and let them know how many smugglers and poachers I’ve removed... -
![My Heart by Flora Ferrari]()
My Heart by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen I lost my best friend in a car accident I wasn’t surprised she donated her heart. She always put others first. I just never guessed she would still be looking after me even after she was gone. When a stranger appears at my door saying, “Lisa left a note. She wanted us to take care of you,” I’m shocked... -
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![Mr. Judge by Flora Ferrari]()
Mr. Judge by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsa steamy standalone instalove romance (a man who knows what he wants book 285). -
![Why Choose the Bodyguards by Sylvie Haas]()
Why Choose the Bodyguards by Sylvie Haas
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm single. I'm pregnant. I'm a virgin. For every cautionary statement, there’s a poor soul serving as the example. For instance, you can get knocked up the first time you have sex. I’m sure there are a lot of examples so let’s skip ahead. You can get pregnant without penetration. Seriously! I did. And no, I’m not lying. But I am on a mission... -
![Australian Obsession by Flora Ferrari]()
Australian Obsession by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy brother’s best friend is an inked bad boy from Australia…and I’m completely obsessed. I decide to escape the cold of the Northern Hemisphere’s brutal winter to get closer to the older man of my dreams... -
![Claimed By The Possessive Fireman by Flora Ferrari]()
Claimed By The Possessive Fireman by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe intense, handsome six foot seven fireman saves me from the burning theater where I’m rehearsing for an amateur production. He strides into my life and throws me over his shoulder, but little do I guess that the heat is just about to begin. This older possessive silver fox has no problem claiming what’s his. He knows what he wants and how to take it... -
![Like It Rough by Sam Crescent]()
Like It Rough by Sam Crescent
On her wedding day, Chloe discovers the man she thought she was marrying was not Roman Smith, but Roman Sidorov, a member of the Zaitsev Bratva. The people responsible for killing her parents and her brother. Even though she hates him for lying to her, Chloe can't deny that she loves him. They're married now. There's no turning back. Roman was sent to kill her... -
![Cruel Offer by Stella Gray]()
Cruel Offer by Stella Gray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ll make her the most desired woman in NY…but that means letting her go. The Agency was always going to choose Piper-Lily’s husband. Her father’s name opened doors, but he needed the money a good match could bring. Turns out, no amount of money was going to fix the Ponzi scheme he was running. Overnight, Piper-Lily went from my most anticipated client to persona non grata...Categorized as:
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