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Ashes by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDylan Walsh left his small town behind and vowed to never return. But when his brother needs help, Dylan steps back into the memories he tried so hard to forget. He thought there was nothing there for him anymore until a woman he knew as a little girl catches more than Dylan’s eye.Rosie Gallo is known for her kind spirit, good-girl vibes, and her loyalty to the ones she loves... -
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Billionaire Undaunted ~ Zane by J.S. Scott
My name is Ellie Winters, and I’m one of those unfortunate women you hear about on the news—but you never think my fate will ever happen to you. Not that I blame you for believing that. Honestly, I thought the same thing, until I became a statistic, a missing person who was assumed dead. Wrong place, wrong time. Except…I’m not dead. Not yet... -
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![Flipping Love You by Erin Nicholas]()
Flipping Love You by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s the tattooed bad boy her mama warned her about. She’s his hot mess — but mostly hot — next door neighbor. Until a two-night-stand gives them the surprise of a lifetime... Jillian Morris is a workaholic who forgets to watch the time. And to eat. And to change her shoes. And to keep even a house-plant alive. And to have any kind of a personal life...Categorized as:
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Keeping Katie by Kate Oliver
Katie Shaw My life is upside down. Then he walks in and takes over. He takes care of me. Calls me his good girl. I like it...a lot. Grady O'Brien The last thing I expect when I walk into Twisted Bean is her. She's mine. I'm going to be her Daddy. I just need to convince her first...Categorized as:
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![She Loves Me by Melissa Foster]()
She Loves Me by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhat are two besties willing to risk for something more? The New York Times bestselling author of This Is Love has the answer in this fun, sexy, and emotional romance about friendship, family, and giving love a chance. Something is off in Piper Dalton’s life, and she has a feeling it might just be her. All her siblings are blissfully settled with their forever loves...Categorized as:
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![You Are My Every Reason by Lucy Darling]()
You Are My Every Reason by Lucy Darling
Welcome to Lighthouse Landing, a place filled with brooding heroes and sweetly sassy heroines covered with innocence. All these heroes are fiercely in pursuit of claiming their women and giving them their happily ever afters… and a little extra...Categorized as:
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Atlas by Becca Jameson
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Baby girl, I’m going to count to three…”Carlee is doing just fine on her own. She doesn’t need a man in her life. They never treat her right anyway. She certainly doesn’t need her best friend’s brother to swoop into town and take over like he never left her. It takes him less than one day to cause her to lose her car, her job, and her apartment. Now she’s furious... -
![Tall, Dark, & Ginger by Mia Monroe]()
Tall, Dark, & Ginger by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy hopeless crush has a plan to get over his ex by getting under me, and I’m up for the task. I’ve been pining for Wren since the minute I laid eyes on the handsome man with the perfect mouth, wounded eyes, and my personal kryptonite, ginger hair...Categorized as:
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Pretty Little Mess by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFalling for her grumpy mountain man boss was not part of this sunshiney hot mess's plans for Galentine's Day.CordeliaWelcome to Winthrop, WA. Population: Screwed.When I answered Deacon Cromwell's ad for an assistant, roughing it with a mountain man was not what I had in mind.But I'll give anything a shot. Just so long as it doesn't shoot back.When my grumpy new boss finds out he hired...well, me...Categorized as:
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A Daddy In Cameron by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIndie’s determined to navigate this world alone, but he’s never come up against a determined Daddy before. Normally, everyone likes Cameron. As the General Manager of The Tap Tavern, he’s protective, empathetic, and considerate of his employees and their needs. Especially those who’ve come in through the Takoda Career Center. Indie knows betrayal. He’s lived with the consequences and survived...Categorized as:
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Forever Us by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe likes her relationships uncomplicated.So does he.An illicit weekend between them makes things… well, complicated.Love is for pussies…Ciara learned that the hard way.She likes her relationships uncomplicated.She isn’t girlfriend material…And she couldn’t care less.She has specific set of rules when it comes to men—love ’em and leave ’em.Nikolaj is a force of nature... -
![Eating Her Heart Out by Fiona Davenport]()
Eating Her Heart Out by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSawyer Ward had heard wild stories about Katie Blake from her brother—his best friend and business partner. The last thing he expected was to fall for her the minute they met. She was nothing like her brother described, and Sawyer quickly realized the gorgeous blonde was his perfect match in every way...Categorized as:
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Take A Chance With Me by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA friends to lovers, soulmates story from Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author Kristen Proby, set in her beloved With Me In Seattle Series!Cameron Cox has mastered the art of keeping secrets. His talent for computer hacking means he’s been recruited for highly classified jobs since leaving the military. He travels the world, risking his life... -
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Doors by Clover Down
Levi He is a professional cuddler. He’s always been good with people and after a rough youth, he understands loneliness and pain. Or he thought he did until he knocked on Noelle Shaw’s door. He could never have prepared for meeting her—not for the storm in her eyes or the way she constantly surprises him.Levi thought he was there to help her, but maybe he had it backward... -
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![The Guy at The Wedding by Katherine Center]()
The Guy at The Wedding by Katherine Center
It's the story of the night Jake and Helen (the main characters in Happiness for Beginners) first met.The first time Jake ever sees Helen, he's crashing her wedding with her little brother, Duncan—and Jake glimpses her for the first time as the boys burst into her dressing room without knocking just as Helen is adjusting the garter under her wedding dress... -
![Tabitha in the Moonlight by Betty Neels]()
Tabitha in the Moonlight by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHer Prince Charming? Sister Tabitha was an efficient nurse, but when it came to matters of the heart she was less sure of herself. So when she fell in love, she had no idea how to deal with her feelings. Was that why the Dutch surgeon Marius van Beek called her Cinderella? If only Marius would ride up on a white horse and ask for her hand in marriage... -
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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... -
![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 6An Age Gap Holiday RomanceThis 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.AddisonI 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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Chance Encounters by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThere are three kinds of nerdy women in the world. - The Sexy Nerd - The Confident Nerd; and - The So-Socially-Awkward-it’s-Painful-to-Watch Nerd. You can probably guess which one I am. After witnessing me making a fool of myself, Chance Hoffman decided to take pity on me. He’s smart, sexy, charming, and totally out of my league… and for some unexplainable reason, he wants to help me... -
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Bossy Mogul by Scarlett Avery
So, I tell off the cocky stranger I'm trapped in an elevator with in the dark. Flash forward two weeks. Mr. Elevator is now my new boss… After my good for nothing cousin stole my boyfriend (who was my boss), and I found myself without a home or a job, I swore off men for the rest of my life... -
![Struck Love by Lucy Darling]()
Struck Love by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI struck gold on my land. An overnight millionaire with a criminal record, a bad attitude, and a motorcycle club to run. Even with all that, I think I have my life under control.But then I see her. That’s when I realize what it’s truly like to find something priceless. Olivia is a woman I never saw coming, not when her father is the reason I caught charges all those years back... -
![Dirty Rocker by Cassie Mint]()
Dirty Rocker by Cassie Mint
I flew around the world to meet my estranged rocker father. But when I get backstage, it’s his bandmate who feels like home. I don’t know what I expected from my rockstar dad. Did I really think he’d make time for me? Well, whatever naive expectations I had, they’re long gone–drowned in whiskey, late nights and wild crowds.And I should move on with my life. Cut my losses and go...Categorized as:
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Mick by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“I’d die for you…” As the “Princess” of the Steele Riders, Morgan Steele is untouchable. A mere tattoo artist isn’t worthy of her, but Mick’s going to do whatever he can to win her love. Morgan wants her man and is going to do whatever she can to get Ewan “Mick” McMann to claim her body and soul... -
![Daddy's Obsession by Rory Reynolds]()
Daddy's Obsession by Rory Reynolds
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI swore off all relationships. One night is all I promised. A single night for him to dominate my body. What I didn’t know before he took me over his knee is that he’s my new boss. My tempting, irresistible boss. Now, there's no going back. I’m Oliver Titan’s obsession, and he always gets what he wants...Categorized as:
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![Her CEO: An Instalove Possessive Alpha Romance by Flora Ferrari]()
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... -
![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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Possessive Mechanic by Lena Little
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI thought I was dead inside, being trapped between three concrete walls and a row of bars does that to a man. I thought I was content with my garage and my tools, building things but then she comes along and shows me what it’s like to feel alive once again. Maybe she just showed up by fate. Fate…that’s one word which I don’t believe in...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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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Hot Firefighter by Lena Little
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs the captain of the fire department, I’m expected to lead my men during the yearly training drill and treat it like it’s real life, with actual victims who need our help.I head inside the building, operating mostly on instinct, when my eyes land on someone who turns my blood to fire and awakens a primal hunger in me I never even knew existed... -
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Baby For The Mafia by Lena Little
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPossessive, vengeful, psycho…even a murderer.I’ve been called a lot of things, but jealous was never one of them…until now.Until her.This feisty young woman needs discipline, and I’m just the one to give it to her.She’s got a gift of her own…one that I have to have for myself. Me and only me for the first time…for forever.But she’s also got a secret, one she’s not telling me... -
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Somebody by Shayne McClendon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if your soul mate...was a person you never noticed. Praise for "Somebody"... "I always think, the longer the book the better, and I'm known for my passion for series, but this short story was a pleasant surprise, I loved everything about it, of course... -
![Her All Along by Cara Dee]()
Her All Along by Cara Dee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’d craved an ending for as long as I could remember. An ending to the crippling hurt, the blinding rage, and this sense of confusion and loss. I didn’t know who I was. I had no identity. I just hated.Until her.With one small flame after another, she lit up my path toward redemption and showed me a life worth living. It was how our love story began—without fanfare. Just a flicker in the dark... -
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Fake Dating the Mountain Man by Clara King
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s only pretending to date her giant mountain boss…But their relationship is about to get more real than she ever imagined. Sophie:When my dad and my best friend get together, I figure it’s time for me to gain some independence. But when I apply to work at White Elk Lodge, there’s a surprise waiting for me: my sexy new boss... -
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![Fall Semester by Stephanie Fournet]()
Fall Semester by Stephanie Fournet
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDespite his stunning good looks, Dr. Malcolm Vashal is perhaps the most detested professor on campus. A floundering career and the aftershocks of a painful divorce have left the 34-year-old with more than a little self-loathing, which only grows when he meets Maren Gardner. The graduate student with the loyal heart and searching eyes is much too good for him...Categorized as:
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Liam by LeAnn Ashers
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsPaisley I met Liam when I was sixteen years old. There was something about him that tempted me to break all the rules. I was enthralled by his bad boy ways, but I knew there was so much more to him—a side of Liam that he didn’t allow people to see. Little did I know, he’d save me on what could’ve been the worst day of my life. At that point, there was no going back. He was my everything... -
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Maverick by Fiona Davenport
Maverick Crawford knew that Molly Mackenzie was off limits. She was too young for him...and a Silver Saints MC princess. Her protective father was their president, so starting anything with Molly would cause trouble between their clubs. But that didn't stop Maverick from taking her straight out of their tattoo parlor and claiming her for himself...Categorized as:
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Statham by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBroke, unemployed, and alone is no way to start off the new year, but that’s exactly what happens after my company closes shop after the holidays. We’re in the middle of one of the worst winters on record, and like always I can’t find one of my gloves. When I go looking for it, I find something else entirely. Him... -
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Bite Me by Abby Knox
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCecilyRule number one of writing a restaurant review: don’t fraternize with the chef. Seems pretty simple. It’s awfully difficult, though, when said bad boy chef insists on following me around campus. Milo may be a charmer, but he’s in for a rude awakening when I don’t fall at his feet like everyone else on the planet. I’ve got a student newspaper to run and finals to ace... -
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I.S.O Daddy by Sarah Blake
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAbbie's lonely. She's lost. She wants someone to lean on, to help her with the hard days, and help pick her back up after she falls. She wants someone to be her everything. Her man. Her friend. Her lover. Her Daddy.And where else can she look other than Gregslist?Jett isn't looking for anything serious. At least, not until a perfect Little girl falls in his lap...Categorized as:
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Lawyer by Lena Little
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSilas I’m a damn good attorney. But my firm is doing nothing to show me they appreciate or value my work, so I was already thinking that big changes were in order when I met her. I worked cases pro bono to help enhance my resume and profile but wasn’t expecting to meet a woman who would change the entire course of my life... -
![Song of the Waves by Anne Hampson]()
Song of the Waves by Anne Hampson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTo her fellow passengers on the luxury cruise, Wendy Brown appeared to have everything going for her. She was young, beautiful, wealthy and fun-loving. They'd have been shocked if they'd known Wendy's secret. But she had vowed to tell no one what had changed her life... -
![The Tycoon's Pet by Cassi Hart]()
The Tycoon's Pet by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKayla I have been in love with Paul Carlton since I met him chasing butterflies sixteen years ago.Now, in a desperate bid to get out of debt, I am working as his housekeeper. I don’t want to lose Paul, but I need to start my own life... -
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Anthony by K.L. Fast
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe met Anthony and Charlee in Chocolate Kisses. This is their long-awaited story. Anthony Gallucci has had one person on his mind for two years. He has searched high and low for the one that got away. Charlee Galvington was just looking for a good time in Italy. Oh, she got one all right, then fled. Fast forward two years... -
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![Until Nash by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart]()
Until Nash by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say love is like war. Easy to begin but hard to stop. Scarlett has been watching her father fall in love all her life. It never lasts and after a lifetime of uprooting her life so that her father can chase after his latest love interest, she’s done. She’s sworn off love and dating. She never wants to settle down because she knows that it’s all a lie. Love never lasts. Then she meets Nash... -
![Professor's Forbidden Temptation by Lizzy West]()
Professor's Forbidden Temptation by Lizzy West
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCooper:I’m obsessed with my student.I know it’s wrong, but I can’t help myself.She’s smart, flirtatious, and sexy as hell.And I can’t seem to keep my eyes off her.Emily:I’m hooked on my professor.I’ve been flirting with him all semester, just hoping he’ll make a move.Something tells me my teasing is about to pay off... -
![My Italian Roommate by Lena Little]()
My Italian Roommate by Lena Little
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter my friend gave me the key to one of his apartments, the only thing I looked forward to was a good night’s sleep—free from rabid Formula One fans and the press camping outside of my hotel.Now here I am standing buck naked in front of the most beautiful little girl I’ve ever laid eyes on. Mallory . With nothing but my hands covering my junk... -
![Kissing Lessons by Cassie Mint]()
Kissing Lessons by Cassie Mint
He’s supposed to teach me about the universe. I’m mostly trying to get in his pants.My whole family thinks I’m dumber than a bag of rocks. Just ‘cause I like makeup tutorials and wearing pretty clothes, they assume I’m a prize bimbo. When it comes to my college Physics class, I tell them I’m good—but they go ahead and hire a tutor anyways.Well, joke’s on them... -
![Fighting Back From Hell by Shaw Hart]()
Fighting Back From Hell by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe doesn't want a white knight. Good thing he isn't one.Jameson Quinn was on top of the world.Then his brother and sister in law died, leaving behind his niece.His niece that he is now the guardian of.Jameson doesn't know the first thing about raising a kid and he's busy training for the championship fight so he does what anyone would do and hires a nanny...Categorized as:
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Bedazzling the Jeweler by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCORALI didn’t join my best friends in their resolutions to get their love lives on track this year. Finding a man has never been my problem. Now, finding the right one? That’s a whole other story.I’ve been keeping my resolution this year close, not even sharing it with my friends, and it has nothing to do with men. This year is all about me and what makes me happy...
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