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Wild Open Hearts by Kathryn Nolan
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 36 ratings“I’ve heard that boys with motorcycles have less-than-noble intentions.” “Not a boy,” Beck said. “And you heard right.” Luna da Rosa is America’s Vegan Best Friend. The self-made billionaire is a flower-crowned hippie whose Instagram feed is as popular as Wild Heart - her vegan makeup company. When she’s not changing the cosmetics industry, she’s dazzling her online fans with kombucha recipes... -
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Snow Fairy by Tomo Serizawa, 芹澤知
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWhen Hokkaido-born Haruki meets animal photographer Akihito and finds out his accommodations have fallen through, he offers his home as a shelter for the winter. A city slicker, Akihito is smart, charming, and a smooth conversationalist; the polar opposite of country boy Haruki. Despite their differences, Akihito wants to close the gap between the two of them, before the snow thaws in the spring... -
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![A Mother for Christmas by Jackie Weger]()
A Mother for Christmas by Jackie Weger
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDecker Davenport is on a deadline. He has thirty days — Christmas Eve, to be exact — to remodel a St. Augustine Victorian house or the owner will put it back on the market. Not a good time for Decker’s decorator to take off on a honeymoon, leaving him with Annalise Owens, a stand-in with a malaise he isn’t privy to... -
![Maybe We Won't by Melissa Foster]()
Maybe We Won't by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsA sexy and soul-stirring novel about love, family, and rediscovering what matters most by Melissa Foster, the New York Times bestselling author of Maybe We Will.When workaholic Boston attorney Deirdra de Messiéres is passed over for a well-deserved promotion, she takes a two-month hiatus to show her boss just how much he needs her and heads home to Silver Island...Categorized as:
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![On or Off, Volume 3 (On or Off (Paperback Ed.) #3) by A1]()
On or Off, Volume 3 (On or Off (Paperback Ed.) #3) by A1
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWinner of the Ridibooks 2019 BL Awards Ahn Yiyoung is hard at work building a startup with his college friends, knowing that a successful product could change all of their lives... -
![The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 4 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #4) by Shungiku Nakamura]()
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 4 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #4) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
![Crave by Chelle Bliss]()
Crave by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTate Gallo had a type – emotionally unavailable bikers who were more feral than serious relationship material.The day she turned thirty, she decided to make a change: No more biker boys. She deserved more. She wanted to be someone’s world.But then he stumbled in bloodied, bruised, and in need of help.One look into his dark eyes, and Tate realized her life would never be the same again...Categorized as:
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![Truly Medley Deeply by Kate Watson]()
Truly Medley Deeply by Kate Watson
Lucy JaneThe first rule of touring? Don’t fall for your crew.Especially not the grumpy, emotionally caged, impossible-to-read sound guy who acts like tolerating pop-country singers is pure torture.Patrick “Patty” O’Shannan clearly doesn’t want to be here. He does his job and barely looks at me unless it’s to scowl...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... -
![All The Forbidden Things by Lesley Jones]()
All The Forbidden Things by Lesley Jones
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen all that you want, is all that’s forbidden... I’ve known him my entire life. Before marriage. Before fatherhood. Before betrayal. Now, he’s one of rock’s bad-boys trying to be good. Trying to be the best father he can for his daughter. He’s my brother’s best friend. He’s my boss. He has a wife. Max isn’t mine to have, but I want him all the same...Categorized as:
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Lost to You by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Seaside ChronicleNovember 1, 2022Keepin’ it ReelSeasiders,We all know the youngest Bradley sibling must be the most carefree of the bunch. Last this writer heard, Palmer was employed with at least five different jobs. Pet walker, house sitter, vet receptionist, nanny, and the least of my favorite, pooper scooper. To each her own, I guess...Categorized as:
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![The Biker Needs A Nanny by Nicole James]()
The Biker Needs A Nanny by Nicole James
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe grumpy biker needs a nanny!Full blurb to come... -
![Saved by Love by Kelly Elliott, Ellie Grace]()
Saved by Love by Kelly Elliott, Ellie Grace
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy momma used to say, “Out of every tragedy, a miracle of love would come." The last ten years of my life have been nothing but tears and pain. I lost hope and wanted to give up on waiting for my miracle to come.Finally, a light is shining at the end of the tunnel. After leaving Texas and my past behind, I've started a new life journey in Estes Park, Colorado... -
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![Abandoned But Not Alone by Nicole Dykes]()
Abandoned But Not Alone by Nicole Dykes
FelixI’ve always been a helper. Someone who sees the world in a brighter light than others do. Who tries to show everyone there’s good in this world.So when I meet Henry, I immediately make it my mission to show him how great the world can be if he’ll only accept a little help.Easier said than done. But I’ve always liked a challenge...Categorized as:
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![Merry with a Brewmaster by Alexandra Hale]()
Merry with a Brewmaster by Alexandra Hale
Rules for moving to a small beach town: Summer hookups are encouraged as long as you don’t have to see them again If you do, make sure he’s not the new brewmaster at your job If he is the new brewmaster make sure he’s also not the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for If he is the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for make sure you keep it strictly professional If your summer hookup is the... -
![Accidental Vegas Vows: A Silver Fox Boss Romance by Mia Mara]()
Accidental Vegas Vows: A Silver Fox Boss Romance by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsUnder the intoxicating spell of Sin City, I've never wanted a man so desperately.He's my scorching hot boss, old enough to be my father.Problem is - I'm saving myself for marriage!So what do I do? I accidentally marry him.That night, he took me to heights of earth-shattering pleasure I never imagined...Categorized as:
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![Chosen by the Mountain Man by Sadie King]()
Chosen by the Mountain Man by Sadie King
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s the nanny, half my age and off-limits. But my heart has chosen her, even if it breaks me…My military career ended when I became a widower.My daughter needed me, so I came back to Wild Heart Mountain determined to be a good father.Except I’m not. I’m too grumpy, too bitter, too broken.Until Caitlin walks through the door... -
![The Love Interest by Kayley Loring]()
The Love Interest by Kayley Loring
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsDear Fiona,I hope this letter finds you well—and by well, I mean significantly less infuriated than you were yesterday. I’ve wanted to continue our conversation from the night we met, but there are so many things I can’t say or do, now that I’m your professor.As an anonymous letter writer, I can give you some idea of what I have planned for us, once the year is over...Categorized as:
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![Accidental Vegas Vows by Mia Mara]()
Accidental Vegas Vows by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsUnder the intoxicating spell of Sin City, I've never wanted a man so desperately.He's my scorching hot boss, old enough to be my father.Problem is - I'm saving myself for marriage...So what do I do? I accidentally marry him.That night, he took me to heights of earth-shattering pleasure I never imagined... -
![Wild Temptation by Hope Ford]()
Wild Temptation by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsher Wild is a temptation I can’t resist.He’s my grumpy boss.He didn’t want to hire me,But as a favor to a friend he gave me a chance.Besides proving I’m a good worker,And can make a difference on his peach farm.It seems I can’t stop throwing myself at him.I didn’t think Asher would rock my world... -
![Starting From The Top by Lane Hayes]()
Starting From The Top by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe guitarist, the dad, and a band on the rise… Johnny A quiet place to live and some time to recharge before my band heads out on the road again sounds amazing. I wouldn’t mind a distraction too, but my new neighbor is off-limits. There are rules about not getting involved with your bandmate’s ex, right? And Sean isn’t my type anyway... -
![She Likes It, Hey Micah by Dana LeCheminant]()
She Likes It, Hey Micah by Dana LeCheminant
Micah Taylor is an eternal optimist, but with every first date that fails, her faith in true love weakens. When offered the chance to help reopen the lodge where her parents were married, Micah is determined to prove her worth and show her boss that she has what it takes to be a great event planner...Categorized as:
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![The Marriage Auction 2, Book Four by Audrey Carlan]()
The Marriage Auction 2, Book Four by Audrey Carlan
The conclusion of The Marriage Auction 2. There are so many plot twists your head will be spinning, your heart weeping, and by the end of it all…your soul will be sighing.*** This serial can be read as a standalone but is best read after TMA 1. Recommended for individuals 18+ as it contains graphic depiction of sexual acts and adult content that may trigger some readers... -
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![The Scientist by Kristen B. Cole, Margo Lipschultz]()
The Scientist by Kristen B. Cole, Margo Lipschultz
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen an outgoing musical maven meets the enigmatic neuroscientist next door, will their worlds clash in a dramatic showdown of art versus science, or will they discover that love is the ultimate experiment worth conducting?When celebrated Broadway composer Hadley Olivier’s best friend receives a life-threatening diagnosis, Hadley says goodbye to her beloved home in NYC and sets off for the West... -
![Just One More Temptation by Carly Phillips]()
Just One More Temptation by Carly Phillips
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
![The Parkers' Fall In Love Box Set by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
The Parkers' Fall In Love Box Set by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive Parker-Family Books for your reading pleasure!Need You NowThe most beautiful girl in the world, and she’s fiery mad at me.It’s not really my fault. I’m a reporter. Digging up stories is my job.Never in a million years did I expect my latest piece to create an enemy out of the one woman I’d give anything to date... -
![Bishop by L. Ann]()
Bishop by L. Ann
She wanted a new life. She ended up with a fake husband. Eden Marshall All I wanted was to escape my abusive ex boyfriend. A fresh start somewhere safe. I was tired of running. I needed to disappear. Just when I was ready to give up, my search for freedom leads me to the one man who can help me. All I need to do is convince him to do it. Bishop Chambers I have a special set of skills...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 RussoMaddox CruzSingle 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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![The One I Want by Chelle Sloan]()
The One I Want by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs a professional football player, I had a playbook for everything on the field. Then I retired and found out there’s no playbook for life—especially when the one you thought was perfect gets flipped upside down. There’s no play for suddenly becoming a divorced, single dad. There’s no plan for moving your family back to the town you grew up in...Categorized as:
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![Broken Hearts by Chelle Bliss]()
Broken Hearts by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLacey’s had one too many broken hearts. She decided she needed a break and wanted to focus on her work. She had her dream job, and everything started to go her way. Until her last boyfriend, who lied about being married, tries to get her fired. As her personal and business life collide, everything spirals out of control... -
![Play Pretend by Claire Brooks]()
Play Pretend by Claire Brooks
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA year ago, I told a lie...now, it's haunting me. Ronan Caldwell is my grumpy, too-handsome-for-his-own-good neighbor. He’s the town’s brooding sheriff...and my fake boyfriend.I’ve been lying to my family about dating him for the past year, convinced no one would ever know. But then they dropped a bomb—they’re coming to visit. Desperate to keep my story straight, I beg Ronan to play along... -
![The Billionaire and His Forever by Sadie S. Black]()
The Billionaire and His Forever by Sadie S. Black
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWe were always going to be an impossible fantasy.There was never a future for us between the secrets and the scandals, the temptations and the lies, and above all--a child who never deserved this life... -
![The Scrooge of the Mountain by Tessa Klein]()
The Scrooge of the Mountain by Tessa Klein
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s big and grumpy. A real scrooge of a mountain man.And now I’m stuck with him for Christmas.As a perpetually single Christmasholic, I have a complicated relationship with my favorite holiday. I love spreading joy, but I hate having my relationship status shoved in my face.This year will be different. This year, a matchmaker set me up with someone who loves Christmas as much as I do...Categorized as:
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![Just A Kiss by J.H. Croix]()
Just A Kiss by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA swoony billionaire romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!Brainy brings bossy to his knees.Jessica Slater is brilliant. When she was my intern, she was off limits and waaaay too tempting.She’s even more delectable now and wins every battle of wits she faces. A chance encounter ignites a fire between us.It was just a kiss. Just. It nearly brought me to my knees... -
![Big Grumpy Fireman by Cassi Hart]()
Big Grumpy Fireman by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCamilla: All I wanted was a traditional Thanksgiving celebration with my family. What I got was a near-death experience. But I can’t say I regret what happened, not when it reunited me with the only man I ever loved . . . and lost. After Damian disappeared without a word seven years ago, my naïve heart never stopped hoping I’d someday find him again... -
![Flirting with the CEO by Layla Hagen]()
Flirting with the CEO by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsI wanted to hate her. Instead, I desperately need her. I didn't get to be CEO by playing nice. I'm driven and ruthless—and yes, occasionally rude. But it gets the job done, and that's all I care about. My business partners disagree. They insist I need to improve my communication skills. That's how I end up with Zoey Thomas shadowing me...Categorized as:
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![The Marriage Auction 2, Book Two by Audrey Carlan]()
The Marriage Auction 2, Book Two by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThis is the filthy, gritty, angsty soap opera you never knew you needed. Welcome to The Marriage Auction.Meet the biddersRhodes - A billionaire single dad with a wounded heart and no desire to purchase a bride. The Madam of the auction has other ideas.Naomi Shaw – A stylish, stunning, and shrewd businesswoman who owns a jewelry empire... -
![The Marriage Auction 2, Book Three by Audrey Carlan]()
The Marriage Auction 2, Book Three by Audrey Carlan
The Marriage Auction 2 continues in this filthy, gritty, angsty soap opera. No way we’re going to spoil anything!*** This serial can be read as a standalone but is best read after TMA 1. Recommended for individuals 18+ as it contains graphic depiction of sexual acts and adult content that may trigger some readers. Please visit my website for a full list of sensitive content... -
![No Strings by Nikki Ash]()
No Strings by Nikki Ash
From USA Today Bestselling Author Nikki Ash comes a brand new, contemporary, stand-alone romance about a single dad who thinks he has everything figured out... until he meets her.SavannahA sexy, single dad and his teenage son weren’t a part of my white picket fence fairy tale, but if life has taught me anything, it’s that things don’t always work out according to plan... -
![Something Real by Hope Ford]()
Something Real by Hope Ford
A Billionaire single dad.His younger assistant, who’s looking for a good time.Together, in an off-limits romance. Lilian always had a no-dating rule.For the last twelve years, she’s been the guardian of her younger sister.She did the whole PTO, soccer mom thing.But now that her sister’s a college graduate and married, Lilian is taking her life back... and looking for a good time... -
![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 himThat broad-chested, dark-haired, dark-eyed hunk?Yeah…she slept with him. Awkward.But the worst part?Judging by the blank look on his face, their mind-blowing night didn’t register as a blip on Arlo's radar... -
![Cocky Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell]()
Cocky Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 25 ratings"I drowned in this story. In these words, and in this world. A five star read from the very first page." - Amo Jones, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Elite Kings Club Series He's a bastard in Burberry. Decker Collins knows how to do one thing--win. When his billion-dollar law practice moves to merge with a firm out of Dallas, she shows up to oversee the transition...Categorized as:
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![Wrong For You by Harloe Rae]()
Wrong For You by Harloe Rae
Being right is overrated...I used to believe Jacob Evans could be mine.That was before he delivered unforgivable news rather than sweeping me off my feet.Not that I can fault his choice.He got the sweetest little girl out of the deal.I took the heartbreak as a learning experience and moved on for the better.Jake did the opposite—allowing bitterness to fill the void... -
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![A Steel Heart by Amie Knight]()
A Steel Heart by Amie Knight
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFive seconds. A deafening blast. Pain. Silence. That was all it took for an IED to end my life as I knew it. The man I was shattered in a hard wave of sound and debris that rained down on me like death itself. And six months later, after waking up to an inescapable hell, I found myself wishing that death had found me. Until her...Categorized as:
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![The End of Us by Kennedy Fox]()
The End of Us by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when a stalker threatens your life and you’re flown to a private beach house with your sexy new bodyguard? You break the rules and hope he falls madly in love with you.The End of Us is an age gap, bodyguard, forced proximity standalone romance...Categorized as:
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![Reserved by Ashley Jacobs, S.S. Rich]()
Reserved by Ashley Jacobs, S.S. Rich
Reserved is a spicy contemporary age-gap romance about a perky entrepreneur and the brooding billionaire who always gets what he wants–and he has his sights set on her.- Grumpy/sunshine- He falls first- Insta-love- Opposites attract- Possessive MMC- Lots of spice- Guaranteed HEACamiIn the Bay, Van Costa is synonymous with ruthless... -
![Like They Do in the Movies by Nan Campbell]()
Like They Do in the Movies by Nan Campbell
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Dream: rich and famous screenwriter of hilarious sapphic rom coms.The Reality: pushing out trashy celebrity gossip for cash.The Grand Plan: advance career by engineering a celebrity takedown.Fran Underhill’s adoration for the entertainment industry is in flames, transformed into a loathing of celebrity culture and all those who benefit from it... -
![Nailed Right by Fern Fraser]()
Nailed Right by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNailing her Sweet A Single Dad's Recipe for Forever Love. Finley - I've given up on love and am content pouring my heart into my work—until Jake, the charming single dad and one of my favorite customers, flirts with me and melts my defenses. Despite our age difference, our connection is instant, passionate, and utterly addictive... -
![This Time Is Different by Mae Wood]()
This Time Is Different by Mae Wood
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife can change in a flash. Marriage and a baby wasn’t Amy Forsythe’s college plan. After a shotgun marriage glued together by her son, she’s convinced that love isn’t meant for her. Now nearing forty and single for the first time since her senior prom, her friends are pushing her to date. Her teenager isn’t thrilled by the idea and neither is Amy...Categorized as:
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