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A Staten Island Love Letter #2: The Forgotten Borough by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen you're at the top, people question why? Zeek and Zoe moved to Staten Island to lay low, but instead found out that there was money to be made there. Wanting Ghost's position in the street, they're willing to do whatever to get it, including killing whoever means the most to him. When Zeek makes a call that he thought would end Ghost, but could possible end him too. . -
Splendor of the Land by Connilyn Cossette
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGavriel, a soldier in the elite company of Yonatan--son of King Saul--dreams of forging his destiny through crafting weapons with his own hands. Despite earning his place among Israel's finest, he is haunted by a dark past that no distraction can dispel... -
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The Long and Winding Road by Marie Force
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Series Finale. .. this is the one you’ve been waiting for! Max Abbott takes center stage in the Butler, Vermont Series finale when the timeline jumps forward five years and finds Max staring down his 10-year high school reunion, with no desire whatsoever to attend... -
The Royal Artisan by Tessa Afshar
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"Afshar's writing shines in this brilliant perspective shift on Queen Esther's story. "--MESU ANDREWS, bestselling author on The Queen's Cook. Sazana of Persia creates exquisite pottery that graces Susa's finest tables, but her master, Lord Haman, does not know her secret: Sazana is one of the Jews he has vowed to eradicate... -
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Coming Home To Seashell Cottage by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 26 ratings*Winner of Chill With a Book Book of the Year 2019 Award as Dreaming About Daran*. For Clare O’Connell, home is where the heart aches…. Since the age of sixteen, Clare O'Connell has lived her life by four strict rules:. 1. Don't talk about Ireland. 2. Don't think about Ireland. 3. Don't go to Ireland. 4. Don't let anyone in. And so far, it's worked well... -
Glimmer in the Darkness by Robin Patchen
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom a USA Today bestselling author comes this edge-of-your-seat Christian suspense that will keep you reading all night long. Nothing could get her home…but this. Cassidy Leblanc worked hard to shake off her tragic childhood. As a foster child with a mother in prison for murder, she was an outcast in her small New Hampshire town until she met James... -
I Wish I Could Be The One 2 by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWesley Henderson, Jr. has had a hard life. He seems to be the outcast within the Henderson clan, and he’s tired of that position. Despite his efforts to be everything his father wants, nothing he does seems to be good enough. While trying to solve those issues on his own, he reaches a breaking point... -
Torn by Keisha Ervin
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHer female intuition told her he was a dog but yet and still she lent him her soul, gave him her heart and allowed herself to fall in love... -
Honor Thy Thug by Wahida Clark
From New York Times bestselling author Wahida Clark, comes the highly anticipated next installment in the Queen’s Thug series. Fans will rush to this latest installment while new fans will be eager to discover Wahida Clark’s unmatched melodrama... -
Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 3 ratingsIn her twenties, Rachel Walsh was a mess. Since her spell in rehab, though, she's come a long way on the road to recovery - and now, she's ready to go back to where it all began. But this time, the student has become the teacher. She used to hate the staff in charge of treating her addiction. Now, she's one of them. Rachel's finally got herself on track - but life never stops being messay... -
Dirty Red by Vickie M. Stringer
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsMischievous and manipulative, eighteen-year-old Red is an expert at deception with a provocative femininity. She employs her dirty ways - even faking a pregnancy with her boyfriend - to win a closet full of Gucci bags, a deluxe condominium full of baby accessories, a new car, and a book deal... -
Taming the Waves by inksteady
Rated: 0.00 of 5 stars · 0 ratingsI grew up in a toxic Christian family where I was viewed as the black sheep. Araw-araw ay ipinaparamdam sa akin ng mundo na wala akong lugar sa sarili kong tahanan. I was a consistent dean's lister and an obedient daughter, which left me wondering what I had done so wrong to be disregarded like a speck of dust in the wind. They made me feel like I was just dirt, filling up the empty space... -
Dangerous Mind by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsOnce upon a time, there was a young, naïve girl who fell madly in love with her brother’s Navy SEAL friend. It was one glorious, unforgettable summer. A magical, whirlwind of new and exciting emotions. But this girl knew she wasn’t ready for Cole Keniston not at twenty-three. So, she did the only thing she could do and left him. It was me; I was the girl who’d found her forever... -
Finding Hope at Lighthouse Cove by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMarried to her childhood sweetheart for over twelve years, Elise feels like starting a family is the next natural step. However her husband, Gary, has other ideas…. Suddenly single, Elise is completely heartbroken and struggling to start over on her own... -
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We Are Family by Beth Moran
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom No. 1 bestselling author Beth Moran comes a story about family, friends and facing your fears. Thirty-three-year-old Ruth Henderson and her daughter Maggie have some hard choices to make. Following the tragic death of Maggie's father, they are left with a mountain of debt and broken hearts... -
The Forgiving Hour by Robin Lee Hatcher
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Break out the tissues. I loved The Forgiving Hour and so will you. " — Francine Rivers, International Bestselling Author. ***. Twelve years ago, Claire Porter thought her entire life was over when she learned that her husband, Dave, was having an affair with a young college student. Following their divorce, Claire started over, including changing back to her maiden name of Conway... -
So You Call Yourself A Man by Carl Weber
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe acclaimed national bestselling author of such smart, sexy novels as The Preacher's Son and Player Haters returns with a tale of three best friends who've grown from boys to men together. But now that they're each either married or about to be, they're coming up against some of the real tests of manhood- James Robinson and his wife, Cathy, have had their rough patches... -
Rusty's Command by Kendall Talbot
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReunited in paradise but burdened by guilt—Sienna and Rusty's second chance at love could be their last. When nerdy cyber security specialist Sienna Blackwood seeks refuge on Hawaii's Big Island, her morning jog with her little dog turns into a desperate fight for survival when she stumbles on a murder cover-up near an ancient lava tube... -
Still the One by Aimée Lou
Entre Harper et Riley, tout a changé. Leur collaboration s’annonce…volcanique. . Adulés par des millions de fans, les Black Blossom sont au sommet de leur gloire. Mais Harper et Riley restent hantés par les erreurs commises quelques années plus tôt. Impossible pour les deux jeunes hommes de s’épanouir au sein de l’industrie musicale. D’autant plus quand les... -
The Wexley Inn by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIsabella Montgomery has spent her career making other people's hotels successful. At fifty-five, she's finally ready to create something of her own. When the historic Wexley Inn on South Carolina's exclusive Wexley Island goes up for sale, she sees it as fate—the perfect opportunity to fulfill her lifelong dream of owning a charming bed and breakfast in the Lowcountry... -
Damaged Intentions: The Soul of a Thug by Monica Walters
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTrying to be there for someone that just refuses to do right can be difficult and taxing on the mental. Kema Richardson Semien understands this predicament well, because the love of her entire life has put her in the middle of all his toxicity... -
The Last House in Lambton by Grace Gibson, Debbie Styne
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDoes it ever stop raining in Lambton? Darcy and Bingley depart Netherfield Park, leaving Elizabeth Bennet acutely aware of the monotony of her life. Seeking a reprieve, she volunteers to serve as temporary companion to Mrs. Gardiner’s elderly aunt who lives in Lambton... -
Nineteen Letters by Jodi Perry, J.L. Perry
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWINNER OF THE ROMANCE WRITERS AUSTRALIA RUBY AWARD FOR 2018 ROMANCE BOOK OF THE YEAR. Braxton. Nineteen. There’s something about that number; it not only brought us together, bonding us forever, it also played a hand in tearing us apart. The nineteenth of January 1996. I’ll never forget it. It was the day we met. I was seven and she was six... -
Back To Me by Kami Holt
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNayeli & Rule were High school sweethearts, who thought they would be together forever, but outside forces were working to tear them apart. Tens years have passed as Rule makes his return to his hometown. He has made it in the big leagues of R&B now but something is missing in his life. Unexpected discoveries are made and secrets are exposed that turn Rule’s life upside down...Categorized as:
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What We Keep by Jennifer Millikin
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsCharming and heroic, there’s nothing about Gabriel Woodruff that Avery Burke doesn’t love. His warm brown eyes, his generosity, that small scar above his lip. The newspaper photo of him carrying her from a burning home only adds to the romance of it all. A fairytale beginning and a picture-perfect marriage practically guarantees Avery and Gabriel a ride into the sunset...Categorized as:
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A Time to Embrace by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"Their whole life was a series of miracles. Can they really hope for one more? And as tragedy pulls their lives apart, can they somehow find that all-important time to embrace? ". After twenty-one years, John and Abby Reynolds are back together and feeling like newlyweds... -
The Wanted Series: Complete Box Set by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsContains adult language and content. Included in box set is five full novels, one novella and three short stories from WANTED, SAVED, AND FAITHFUL. As well as the first three chapters of WITHOUT YOU. Synopsis of each book:. BOOK ONE WANTED -. Verbally abused by her mother for years, 18-year-old Ellie Johnson always believed she would never be loved or wanted by anyone... -
Betrayal by Naomi Chase
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSome people know better and do worse…. Ever since she was acquitted of murder, Tamia Luke has been on a mission to prove she’s a changed woman—especially to the love of her life, Brandon Chambers. She thinks she’s succeeded—until Brandon reveals that his ex-girlfriend is pregnant, and it’s his duty to marry her... -
Love's Bright Tomorrow by Naomi Rawlings
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe’s just trying to start a new life for herself. If only it wasn’t so hard…. It’s not as though there are a lot of options for a woman with barely two pennies to rub together. At least not in 1884. Or in the small town where she’s settled. Or anywhere else. It’s even harder when her past keeps coming back to haunt her. Aileen has tried putting it behind her. Truly she has... -
Mountain Daddy's Fate: A Mountain Man's Baby, Second Chance Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"A secret this BIG is what broke us in the first place. ". Three things I know about Eli:. 1. I broke his heart over a decade ago. 2. The reason I left him was. unspeakable. . A secret I've kept hidden all these years. 3. Even though I'm engaged to another man I'm still madly in love with. him. . How is this my life! ?! Eli's about to receive the biggest shock of his life... -
Maverick's Kitten by Ciara St. James
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMaverick thinks he has found what so many of his club brothers have found, a woman he can call his own and the key to having a family and a wonderful life. It takes him some time to get her to go out with him, then after one wonderful, unforgettable night, she vanishes. He’s too proud to ask his club brother to look for her and lets his anger say good riddance. He works to forget about her...Categorized as:
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Charlotte by Lisa Helen Gray
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFor as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of a life doing a job I love, and owning my own home, where I would live with my husband and we would build a family together. I managed to make two of those things happen. I worked every day, doing something I loved. I owned my own house, and I made it a home. Every day I held onto hope that I’d one day have the rest... -
A Hero's Chance by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRyan Coates does it all. Single dad with an ex who needs a reminder to spend time with their kids. Chief of the Baytown Station of the Virginia Marine Police. Sergeant at Arms for the local American Legion. Son. Brother. Coach. Friend. What he’s not doing is looking for a woman to add to his already busy life. Then he met her. Again. She’s the new doctor in town. And she remembers Ryan... -
Silver Biker by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJames Harrington. That’s my name, my birthright, and my curse. I didn’t always hate being a Harrington. At one time, I took it as a privilege. I used it to my advantage. But a name doesn’t stop you from losing everything, and after six haunting years, that everything is back forcing me to face the past or give up a future. Evie Harrington...Categorized as:
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Not a Strong Enough Word by Allie Samberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsScarlett Frye was once a literary genius. With two bestselling novels, a million-dollar book deal, and a love story of her own, she had it all—until the pressure broke her. Five years ago, she canceled her book tour, shredded her contract, and disappeared. She left everything behind, including Ryan Whitlock, the editor who believed in her… and the man she loved... -
Burning Rivals by Voni Harris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRESCUE. DANGER. DEVOTION. THIS TIME, THEIR HEARTS ARE ON THE LINE. He lost the one person who meant the most to him—and she let it happen. Vince hasn’t forgiven Cadee for abandoning his father in the fire that took his life, but he’s going to find out why. When he discovers the Feds have a warrant out for his arrest, he knows he’s being framed for crimes he didn’t commit... -
Perilous Tides by Elizabeth Goddard
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree years after her mother's suspicious death, forensic artist Jo Cattrel is in hiding, working at a storm-watching lodge along the Washington coast. When her father sends her a disturbing and cryptic message, Jo leaves the safety of the lodge to find him. But during the ferry crossing, Jo witnesses a murder--and becomes a target... -
Perilous Tides by Elizabeth Goddard
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHigh-Stakes Romantic Suspense from. USA Today. bestselling author Elizabeth Goddard. Three years after her mother's suspicious death, forensic artist Jo Cattrel is in hiding, working at a storm-watching lodge along the Washington coast. When her father sends her a disturbing and cryptic message, Jo leaves the safety of the lodge to find him... -
Can't Get Over You by Erika Kelly
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s got it all—but none of it’s real. Finlay O'Neill is about to marry the man who’ll make her dreams come true. There’s just one problem… He’s the wrong man. The runaway bride finds herself with an unexpected getaway driver: her bad-boy high school crush... -
Yours: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Susan Adriani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy heart is, and always will be, yours-Edward Ferrars, Sense & Sensibility. Two years ago, Elizabeth Bennet walked away from Mr Darcy with a broken heart and no reason to expect their paths would ever cross again. Tragedy, scandal, and loss forced her from Longbourn, and her family now lives in quiet obscurity in Yorkshire—until a chance encounter at a winter ball changes everything... -
The Secretive Wife by Jennifer Peel
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"This is a story I will definitely read again and again. It is one of the most touching, yet entertaining stories I have read this year. " Charissa from Joy in the Moments ★★★★★. I have a famous secret, but it's not the biggest one I keep. From an outside view, my life would be the definition of boring... -
Sins and Scarlet Lace by Liliana Hart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDeclan MacKenzie has loved the same woman for as long as he can remember, but after a mission early on in his career turns deadly, he realizes he can never have a wife or family and keep them safe. So he watches her marry another man. Sophia Huxley is involved in a nightmare. Her late husband has been labeled a traitor and he's made her the fall guy...Categorized as:
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Reborn by Meredith Wild
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe’s death for hire…. Some people measure life in hours. Days. Weeks. I measure mine in kills. A covert military mission gone wrong robbed me of my memory and any link to my past. This is my existence now. I execute and survive. Nothing more, nothing less... -
Coming Home by Marie Force
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe story left unfinished at the end of Marking Time picks up ten years later when Kate Harrington goes after the man she left behind when she set out to chase her dream of music superstardom. Now she has everything she ever wanted, except for the one thing she can't live without. What will Reid say when she shows up unannounced in St... -
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Much to Be Talked Of: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Nan Harrison
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe trusted you with his deepest secrets… I believe he still loves you. Elizabeth Bennet returns home from Kent with a burdened heart following Mr Darcy’s offer of marriage. She finds it hard to put aside the revelations of the gentleman’s letter—a letter that challenges everything she believed about pride, honour, and love... -
Afterburn by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe sequel, and conclusion to 'Afterwards'. Chris Scaife is not the man Robyn Crandall thought he was. Now that she’s shown him the possibility of a new life, she knows that Chris wants it. And he’s used to getting what he wants. But Robyn is seeing some possibilities of her own, as a highly-valued member of the legal team at Chris’ multimillion dollar corporation... -
The Christmas Inn by Pamela M. Kelley
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsExplore this delightfully cozy and joyful novel of second chances at the most wonderful time of the year, from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Kelley. A feel-good novel as delightful and comforting as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night, The Christmas Inn is bestselling author Pamela Kelley’s most heartwarming and magical book yet... -
Beard in Waiting by Penny Reid
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Second Chance Love by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI was his wife… but he left me. He broke my heart once, and if given the chance, he’d probably do it again. Which is why I’ve tried to get over him. I’ve dated, I’ve tried to let loose, but no matter how hard I try, my thoughts always return to Nash. Every guy I meet I compare to him. He was always overprotective and possessive... -
The Best of Me by Sharon Sala
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTake a trip to Blessings, Georgia, where bestselling author Sharon Sala welcomes you with a touching small-town romance:. An orphaned little girl who desperately needs a new home. A couple ready to welcome her with open arms. Friendly neighbors who are always there for each other. A Southern small town where great things happen to good people...
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