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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... -
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Loving You by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIn the long-awaited conclusion to the Wanted, Broken and Love Wanted in Texas series, New York Times bestselling author Kelly Elliott brings you a story filled with angst, cowboys and fairytale love. Taylor Atwood and Jase Morris finally found their way to one another. Life couldn't have been more perfect for either one of them as they began to build a future together... -
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![White Knuckles by Autumn Jones Lake]()
White Knuckles by Autumn Jones Lake
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTWO DAMAGED SOULS. After countless detours, Wrath and Trinity’s wedding is only ten days away. Together they’ve battled their demons and are ready to declare their commitment to each other in front of their entire Lost Kings MC family. ONE BITTER ENEMY. No one is prepared for the threat that crawls out of the shadows and issues an evil ultimatum...Categorized as:
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![Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes]()
Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 2 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... -
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![Enchanted by J.S. Scott]()
Enchanted by J.S. Scott
Opposites resist—and attract—under the Cancún sun in this emotional Accidental Billionaires novel by New York Times bestselling author J. S. Scott. Years ago, Noah Sinclair promised his dying mother that he’d stay strong and work hard for his younger brothers and sisters. Even with the Sinclairs’ newfound wealth, Noah has never steered from that blue-collar drive... -
![The Billionaire's Secrets by J.S. Scott]()
The Billionaire's Secrets by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFormer rock star Xander Sinclair may be out of rehab, but he’s not out of the woods. Still haunted by his parents’ murders, he has secluded himself in his Amesport mansion and dodges any attempted contact from his two brothers. Struggling not to fall into relapse, he believes he’s battling his demons alone. That is, until Samantha arrives to work as his live-in housekeeper...Categorized as:
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![Hart to Heart by M.E. Carter, Jacob Morgan]()
Hart to Heart by M.E. Carter, Jacob Morgan
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsListening Length: 5 hours, 6 minutes. We’re the Harts. Between an engagement, a wedding and an adoption, we’ve had the best year of our lives. Things have never looked better for any of us. But just because you say “I do” doesn’t mean you get a happily ever after. And sometimes, you get tackled more in life than you ever did on the football field... -
![A Thin Disguise by Catherine Bybee]()
A Thin Disguise by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA former gun for hire and a federal agent find themselves on the right side of love but the wrong end of a bullet in this Richter installment from New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee. On a fateful night in Las Vegas, FBI agent Leo Grant is working on a critical detail in a high-profile child prostitution trial when a beautiful woman jumps into the path of a bullet meant for him... -
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Trouble by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsShe wants something real. He wants something now. Together they’re trouble in USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke’s sexy and funny twice-in-a-lifetime love story. With his shameless grin and let’s-play swagger, carpenter Penn Etling leaves women wanting in Dogwood Lane. What do they get? Avery Perry knows: a one-night stand. She’s been there...Categorized as:
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![Riverbend Reunion by Carolyn Brown]()
Riverbend Reunion by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsBack home is the best place to start over in a heart-stirring Texas romance about friendship, second chances, and small-town scandals by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown. Riverbend, Texas, doesn’t look like the crossroads of anywhere. But for four high school besties reuniting after twenty years, it’s a place to unpack a lot of baggage... -
![Heart of the Billionaire - Sam by J.S. Scott]()
Heart of the Billionaire - Sam by J.S. Scott
Sam and Maddie are here! Billionaire Sam Hudson has pretty much lived his life with no apologies because he tries never to do anything that he’s sorry about…except for what he had done in the past to Dr. Madeline Reynolds. Many years and regrets later, Sam meets up with Maddie again by chance; his brother Simon is marrying Maddie’s best friend and the two of them are forced to be civil... -
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The Consolation Duet Books 1-2 by Corinne Michaels
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLiam wasn't supposed to be my happily ever after. He wasn't even on my radar. He was my husband's best friend-forbidden. But my husband died and I fell in love with Liam only to be left shattered into a million pieces. Again. I want him. I need him. I yearn for him, but he's gone. Now I have to decide if it's him I love or if he was just the consolation prize all along. -
![Billionaire Unknown by J.S. Scott]()
Billionaire Unknown by J.S. Scott
I was perfectly content with my life. My career was booming. I traveled. I did as much charity work as I possibly could for the homeless, and I was perfectly happy with the choices I'd made. At least. .. I was--until my sister, Dani, came up missing. As an international correspondent, she traveled to war-torn countries, and she'd stepped a little too far over the line... -
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![Landon & Shay - Part Two by Brittainy C. Cherry]()
Landon & Shay - Part Two by Brittainy C. Cherry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsOnce upon a time, I fell in love with a boy. A beautiful, broken boy who had his own world of struggles. People warned me against our love, but I didn't listen. We looked weak. Young, foolish. Dangerously in love. We didn't care. In order to keep our hearts protected from the opinions of others, we became each other’s secret. We shared stolen moments. Tender touches. Secretive embraces... -
![Not a Strong Enough Word by Allie Samberts]()
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... -
![Beard in Waiting by Penny Reid]()
Beard in Waiting by Penny Reid
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Second Time's the Charm by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYears ago, family tore them apart. Will sweet revenge lead to a second chance? Find out in the latest from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson! This one chance at revenge may be their second chance at love. Part-time rancher and world-renowned musician Dylan Emanuel never forgot his college romance with Charm Outlaw... -
![Velvet Angel by Nicole Fox]()
Velvet Angel by Nicole Fox
Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life. I’ll have my daughter back in my arms and we can start over. Spoiler alert: tomorrow never comes. At midnight, there’s a tap on my window. And who should burst in but the devil himself? Isaak Vorobev never intended to let me go. He made me his fake wife. He made me his Bratva queen. Now, he has one more request…... -
![Sinful Corruption by Emilia Finn]()
Sinful Corruption by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSinful Corruption is the 14th standalone Mayet Justice novel. Full blurb coming soon. -
![Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley Armstrong]()
Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong’s Rockton Novels had one of the most unique towns in crime fiction. Murder at Haven's Rock is a spinoff, a fresh start. .. with a few new dangers that threaten everything before it even begins. Haven’s Rock, Yukon. Population: 0. Deep in the Yukon wilderness, a town is being built... -
![Second Chance Fate by Melanie Shawn]()
Second Chance Fate by Melanie Shawn
“First there was Hot Priest…then Hot Rabbi…now meet Hot Pastor—@calebharrison AKA Hope Falls’ Most Eligible Bachelor! ” 🔥🙏 #HolySmokeShow – karinablack 🎤. Liked by kyleaustenreed and 11,597,858 others. Charismatic, easy-going Caleb Harrison lived his entire life under a microscope. Growing up as the pastor’s kid, he was used to having all eyes on him... -
![Undeniable Temptation by Eden Summers]()
Undeniable Temptation by Eden Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHaunted by a kiss. With his destructive marriage behind him, Ryan Bennett can no longer deny his insatiable attraction to the one woman in control of his future. He needs her. Craves her. She’s the only glimpse of happiness through the building drama in his life and yet one drunken kiss has pushed her further away. Tormented by what’s at stake... -
![Walkout by Lila Rose]()
Walkout by Lila Rose
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn Living Without, Melissa and Dallas’s chemistry skyrocketed. It’s finally time to get up close and personal with this hot couple in their very own novella, Walkout. Get ready to discover what happens when Dallas chases Melissa all the way to Sydney to claim her back. From her one visit to Melbourne and the Hawks MC compound, Melissa Stevenson knows Dallas is who she wants... -
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![Southern Sunrise by Natasha Madison]()
Southern Sunrise by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBuried secrets never stay hidden in the South. Emily. I fell in love with him when I was fourteen. Under the stars, he told me he loved me, and under the stars we promised to love each other always. But under the stars, he broke my heart by walking away. He left me without a second glance. I was just an afterthought. Now he's back, but this time, I'm not falling for his Southern charm. Maybe... -
![Convincing Cara by Melanie Shawn]()
Convincing Cara by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCara McCord had a new lease on life. After hearing the news that she was cancer free, the Texas beauty was ready to move forward and live life to the fullest…starting with losing her virginity. There was only one problem, though—the gorgeous blonde’s heart beat for one cowboy alone, and he was someone she knew she could never have... -
![THE QUIET BETWEEN: A Marriage Unraveling by Jona Leigh]()
THE QUIET BETWEEN: A Marriage Unraveling by Jona Leigh
The Quiet Between is a raw, intimate portrait of a marriage unraveling. Cameron and Sloane’s love once ran deep, but years of silence and growing distance have turned them into strangers. When Cameron admits he has sought comfort in another woman, the fragile threads of their marriage break, leaving Sloane devastated by heartbreak and betrayal...Categorized as:
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![She Loves Me by Melissa Foster]()
She Loves Me by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 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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![The MacGregors: Serena & Caine by Nora Roberts]()
The MacGregors: Serena & Caine by Nora Roberts
Playing the Odds:. Serena MacGregor had been looking for a little independence and some much-needed adventure, but Justin Blade was not what she had in mind. The stakes were high, and Justin was betting on changing Serena's mind about him. But when this fiery heiress upped the ante on the cool Comanche gambler, steamy didn't begin to describe the results. .. . Tempting Fate:...Categorized as:
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![The Genius and the Muse by Elizabeth Hunter]()
The Genius and the Muse by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhen Kate Mitchell decided to research the mysterious portrait in the student gallery, she had no idea how her life would change. She thought she knew what she wanted in life. She had a great boyfriend, a promising career, and a clear path. How could one simple portrait change all that? A photograph. A sculpture. A painting... -
![All the Wrong Places by Jerilee Kaye]()
All the Wrong Places by Jerilee Kaye
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom Jerilee Kaye, author of best-selling novel “Knight in Shining Suit”, comes the spin-off of the top-grossing interactive story, “All the Wrong Reasons”. One last adventure. That was all Julianne wanted. One last trip to escape the pressures of an arranged marriage to a man she doesn’t love and doesn’t even like... -
![Thick by Scott Hildreth]()
Thick by Scott Hildreth
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBOBBI - Tate Reynolds was muscular, tattooed, and handsome. Seeing beyond his physical attributes allowed me to understand that the man beneath all the muscles was a compassionate, kind, and understanding romantic. I wanted him so bad I could taste it. There was only one real problem. He was an inmate in prison. And, I was a prison guard. TATE - Bobbi Madden was gorgeous... -
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Protecting Her by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPearce knew he’d be punished for marrying Rachel, but the years keep passing by and nothing has happened. What’s taking so long? Why haven’t they done anything? As he’s left waiting and wondering, Pearce attempts to live a normal life as a loving husband and devoted father... -
![Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption by Ruth Cardello]()
Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNew York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author! Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption (Book 6 of the Legacy Collection). Alethea is at a crossroad. For as long as she could remember, it was her and her best friend, Lil, against the world... -
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![Opposites Attract by Jessica Prince]()
Opposites Attract by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsDelilah Northcutt has been described as weird, nerdy. But her favorite term is quirky. The eccentric flower shop owner definitely marches to the beat of her own drum. On the rebound from a cheating ex, she’s not looking to open her heart to someone else any time soon...Categorized as:
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![Guarding Autumn by Kaylea Cross]()
Guarding Autumn by Kaylea Cross
She’s guarding a big secret…. Long ago, single mom Autumn buried her feelings for the man she’s loved in secret for most of her life, knowing he’ll only ever see her as a friend. Then unexpected news blows up her entire world, leaving her in an impossible situation. If she tells him the truth it could ruin everything between them. But she won’t be able to live with herself if she doesn’t... -
![The Anchor Holds by Anne Malcom]()
The Anchor Holds by Anne Malcom
Calliope Derrick is in trouble. Not that she’ll admit it. She’d sooner go to her grave than ask for help—especially from a man. Wall Street’s wolf in heels, Calliope built an empire, shattered egos, and earned a reputation as the woman who made grown men cry in their private jets... -
![Finding Lyla by Cate Beauman]()
Finding Lyla by Cate Beauman
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPrincipal Dancer Lyla Markovik-Avery is always on the go. Grueling practices and endless performances rule her busy days—and things are about to get more hectic. Russia is rolling out the red carpet for their beloved star, despite the string of violent terrorist attacks that have rocked the nation. Bodyguard Collin Michaels’ life is falling apart. His long-time relationship recently ended... -
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The Shadow by K. Alex Walker
Mike Huang was the son of one of the most powerful men in China until the empire his family built for centuries suddenly crumbles. The betrayal of a family friend sends him into hiding at the age of ten, and the only life he’s ever known has been on the run. There’s no normalcy for a man like him. No settling down. Everything he’s ever had has come by way of fighting for it or fighting against it...Categorized as:
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![Saving the Sheikh by Ruth Cardello]()
Saving the Sheikh by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsRachid bin Amir al Hantan is fighting for the sovereignty of his small country. He needs to find some powerful allies - and fast. Attending the wedding of Dominic Corisi is as much about reconnecting with old friends as it is about celebrating nuptials. The last thing he needs right now is the distraction of a woman...Categorized as:
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![Recovery by L.B. Simmons]()
Recovery by L.B. Simmons
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI have the perfect life. I’ve finally found my happy ending. I fought through the loss of one husband, lucky enough to be given a second chance at a lifetime of happiness. Settling into our new lives, however, may not be as easy as it seems... -
![Beyond Just Us : A Single Parent Marriage of Convenience Romance by Kimberly Kincaid]()
Beyond Just Us : A Single Parent Marriage of Convenience Romance by Kimberly Kincaid
Remington’s most cynical doctor is about to get upended by two little words:. I DO. Tess Michaleson runs her ER like she runs her life—. no pretenses, no exceptions. As a single mother, she can’t afford anything less. As a woman who’s been burned by love? She can’t believe in anything more. Her son and her job are the center of her world. That’s all Tess needs... -
![First Comes Love by Z.B. Heller]()
First Comes Love by Z.B. Heller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“So I met this guy. Miles Dane is the trifecta of awesomeness: he’s hot, built, and amazing in bed. The best part of it all is that he loves me. Did I mention I puked all over him when we first met? No? Well, that’s a different story. Things have finally settled down for us. We are disgustingly in love and, let’s face it, the cutest couple on earth... -
![Fire and Love by Melanie Shawn]()
Fire and Love by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStand-alone Hope Falls romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way! Their future was set. He was going to be a firefighter, and she was going to be a filmmaker. They were going to get married and live happily-ever-after with two kids and a dog…She supposed one out five ain’t bad... -
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![My Grumpy Valentine by Nyla Lily]()
My Grumpy Valentine by Nyla Lily
I fell for Penelope the moment my best friend introduced her as his new girlfriend. She wasn’t mine to want, but that didn’t stop me. I stood by as their relationship flourished, watched her walk down the aisle, and tried to bury my feelings beneath forced smiles. Leaving Hope Peak was my only option to give up on the woman of my dreams... -
![It Must Be Your Love by Bella Andre]()
It Must Be Your Love by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsSuccessful Seattle Realtor Mia Sullivan is nobody’s fool…apart from that one week five years ago when she gave away her heart to a sexy musician who gave her nothing in return but a few sinfully perfect days—and nights—in his bed. Though she swears she never wants to see him again, he’s the one man she’s never been able to forget...Categorized as:
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![Down and Dirty by Liliana Hart]()
Down and Dirty by Liliana Hart
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWedding plans are in full swing in Bloody Mary, Virginia. J. J. Graves is ready to walk down the aisle and start a new life—despite the fact her father is still on the loose, blood money is stashed in her closet, and an unidentified body is missing from her parents’ bunker. But it isn’t her personal life that’s threatening her chance to say “I Do... -
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Somehow, Some Way by Jennifer Probst
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBolivar Randy Heart (aka Brady) knows exactly what he wants next in life: the perfect wife. Raised in a strict traditional family household, he seeks a woman who is sweet, conservative, and eager to settle down. With his well-known protective and dominant streak, he needs a woman to offer him balance in a world where he relishes control... -
![Two Words I'd Never Say Again by Remi Carrington]()
Two Words I'd Never Say Again by Remi Carrington
Never marry the same man twice. The day I married Hank ranks as the best day of my life. The worst day? The day he left. He wants us back together, but I can’t go through all that pain again. That’s why I’ve ignored his calls for a year. But it’s pretty hard to ignore him now that we’re in the same wedding. Due to a mix-up with the rooms, we end up sharing a cabin... -
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Styled by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI have a type. Tall. Blond. Sarcastic. Awkward as hell. That’s right, my type is me. Because I’m better off spending my time alone than with a guy. Which doesn't matter since this month, I’m on an open-ended ticket to LA to find a new boutique for TRAVESTY. Not to find a rebound for the breakup that blew my mind. I’m ready to forget all about dicks...
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