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Beginning of Forever by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee comes the story of two wine enthusiasts who ride the ups and downs of love in the vineyards of Tuscany.Tasting wine is not enough: sommelier Giovanni D’Angelo wants to create it. To put his family first, he’s always deferred his dreams—a vineyard to run, a woman to marry...Categorized as:
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![Someone Like You by Marie Force]()
Someone Like You by Marie Force
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe all-new Wild Widows Series about a group of grieving survivors who take Roni into their fold to help her cope with the loss of her husband. The group has only one requirement—members must be willing to entertain the possibility of a “Chapter 2,” as it’s called in widow circles, which means a second chance at love...Categorized as:
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![New Arrivals at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland]()
New Arrivals at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWith new arrivals comes new responsibilities...The sun is shining, wild flowers are blooming and Hedgehog Hollow is officially open for business.For Samantha, the proud owner of this beautiful rescue centre, life has never been busier... -
![The Village of Lost and Found by Alison Sherlock]()
The Village of Lost and Found by Alison Sherlock
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsScandal hit party girl Lucy Conway needs to leave London fast, so she packs her bags and escapes to the sleepy village of Cranbridge to take care of her beloved Uncle Frank.But the country village isn’t quite as idyllic as she remembers. To make matters worse, her Uncle’s pride and joy, The Cranbridge Times, is close to going out of business... -
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![Emerald Vices by Nicole Fox]()
Emerald Vices by Nicole Fox
I did a bad thing...And the man I love is here to make me pay for it."You're coming with me," he snarls."There's zero percent chance THAT's happening," I fire back.But I only get about two steps away before Andrey decides to take matters into his own hands.Literally.And it's me.I'm "matters."So now, I'm back where I started.Stuck somewhere I don't belong with a dangerous man who hates me...Categorized as:
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![Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland]()
Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsPrepare to fall in love with MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland's treasured Hedgehog Hollow series. 'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi SwainCan love really be found when you stop looking for it...?As Samantha Wishaw watches the love of her life marry another woman, she’s ready to give up hope of finding her happy ever after...Categorized as:
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![Indecent Ventures by A.K. Landow]()
Indecent Ventures by A.K. Landow
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJADE:I didn’t have the easiest childhood. An absent father and eccentric mother caused me to have to grow up fast and left me damaged in relationships. Control is important to me. I maintain control in my relationships with men, never letting them get too close.Four years ago, I met a much older man that gave me the best night of my life...Categorized as:
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![Barefoot at Sunset by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Barefoot at Sunset by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIntroducing Barefoot Bay Timeless…a new trilogy celebrating the sexy silver fox hero! Set on the sun-washed sands of Barefoot Bay, these contemporary novels tell stories of second chances and redemption... -
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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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![Cinderella and the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods]()
Cinderella and the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA one-night stand with a sexy stranger seems like a great idea, until he turns out to be my new billionaire boss…When the gorgeous guy I meet in the bar on my last night in Auckland asks if I’d like to go back to his hotel room, I have to think about it.For a whole second.Tomorrow, I’m leaving the city.I’m finally escaping my calamitous life.So I throw caution to the winter wind...Categorized as:
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![Loved Enough by Kelly Elliott]()
Loved Enough by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEven though they’d never dated, Lily Shaw always just assumed she’d eventually end up with Ben, the boy who’s been her bestie since they were toddlers. So she’s understandably shocked to learn he’s getting married—and having a child with his fiancée. Shocked…but not terribly upset. The truth is, she's been feeling butterflies every time she’s near a particular horse trainer on her parents’ ranch... -
![Part of Me by Kelly Elliott]()
Part of Me by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFishing for the TruthSeasiders,News on the docks is Sutton Bradley may be adding new stock to her little boutique store, Coastal Chic, on the square. Now, I can neither confirm nor deny that it is sexy lingerie, but seeing as Ms. Bradley has been seen on more than one occasion in the company of Brody Wilson, who, let me remind you, was voted as the catch of the season... -
![Atlas by Becca Jameson]()
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... -
![Betting on the Brainiac by Melanie Jacobson]()
Betting on the Brainiac by Melanie Jacobson
An intense programmer and a hard partying social butterfly have nothing in common...But the sparks fly anyway when Madison Benedict offers Oliver Hayes a quiet space to work in the daylight hours of Austin's premiere nightclub where she makes major bank working bottle service for VIPs...Categorized as:
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![Rhode Trip by L.B. Dunbar]()
Rhode Trip by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe road less traveled by a sexy silver fox and a restless woman might be the path they need to restore both their hearts.Lindee FoxMy entire adult life has been a road trip, and I’m ready to put the brakes on the wanderlust in my veins. So, I bought a motel. The irony isn’t lost on me... -
![Smoke's Flame by Aria Ray]()
Smoke's Flame by Aria Ray
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s forbidden fruit – too young, too classy, too guarded by her brother, our club prez. And now, I'm her boss too.My heart's been hooked on Serena since she was a shy teen. But as the club princess, she was off-limits.Thought I could shake her off when she left for college. But now she's back, a confident hotshot-lawyer, even more stunning. And my old crush on her ignites anew...Categorized as:
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![Salt Love by Marika Ray]()
Salt Love by Marika Ray
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you do when you find out your husband’s cheating on you, your aunt just passed away in Florida, and your boss gave the promotion to your work nemesis, so you threaten him with bodily harm in the middle of a board meeting?Well, after getting escorted out of the building by security, I fly straight to Sunshine Key to deal with my aunt’s estate...Categorized as:
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![Talon by Pepper North]()
Talon by Pepper North
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Buttercup, try that one more time and see what happens…” Elizabeth Sinclair has just escaped from a lackluster marriage and isn’t about to try that again. She’s ready to spread her wings and find the one she really needs in her life–a tall, silver fox Daddy to make her heart skip beats... -
![Wishing for the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Wishing for the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
He could be her forever, but first, she has to tell him the truth about her.I know this man.I’ve seen him in my dreams. I even know his name before he says it.Does that mean we’re destined to be together? It certainly feels like it. But I’m too afraid to tell him the truth about myself... -
![My Kind of Beautiful by Nikki Ash]()
My Kind of Beautiful by Nikki Ash
From author Nikki Ash comes a stand-alone friends to lovers, surprise pregnancy romance.Lexi You don’t find love... it finds you. Alec is the steady in my crazy, the light to my dark. My best friend. He might be the one for me, but I’m not the one for him.He deserves to have a wife, kids, a home—the complete package...Categorized as:
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![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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![Sterling Heat by L.B. Dunbar]()
Sterling Heat by L.B. Dunbar
Love wasn’t the daily special when a grumpy small-town baker delivers a baby in his bakery. Now, all he can think about is that sweet bundle and her tempting single mother.Having a baby in a bakery gives new meaning to taking the bun out of the oven. I’d been in Curmudgeon Bakery for one of those lemon baby-Bundt cakes I’d been craving since I found out I was pregnant...Categorized as:
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![Sweet Tooth by Pepper North, Paige Michaels]()
Sweet Tooth by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Welcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Mix one handsome farmer with a handful of a rebellious chef to create a sizzling hot combination for one lucky Daddy.Elizabeth Annalise Milford's family doesn't understand her dedication to organic foods or her desire to provide the community with healthy, delicious meals... -
![The Fiancé Hoax by Crystal Monroe]()
The Fiancé Hoax by Crystal Monroe
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’s a hot single dad and my fake fiancé.But when the hoax is over,What happens to my heart?I don’t always sneak into fancy parties and beg investors to save my business.But I’m about to lose my boutique, so I’m desperate.Guess who catches me climbing a fence with my evening gown hiked up?Cooper Pierce, wealthy investor and chiseled by God himself.He agrees to save my store from bankruptcy...Categorized as:
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![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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![All the King's Men Bonus Epilogue by Kennedy Ryan]()
All the King's Men Bonus Epilogue by Kennedy Ryan
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 15 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Bound to Burn by Paula Dombrowiak]()
Bound to Burn by Paula Dombrowiak
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA sexy, age gap, rockstar romance with a bit of a slow burn, a strong sassy heroine, a grumpy alpha hero, low angst and a happily ever after.Love has a way of blazing through you like poison, leaving you breathless but still wanting more. On the way down it burns like whiskey, coats your throat like a love song, and enters your belly with the force of a hurricane.I told myself never again...Categorized as:
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![Rocco by Becca Jameson, Pepper North]()
Rocco by Becca Jameson, Pepper North
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRocco A mysterious billionaire saved my life. Now, I owe him. My team’s job: Save Sadie at all costs. My goal: Convince her she’s mine. Sadie I wish I’d never noticed that error. Now, I’m jobless, homeless, and broke. Thank goodness the resort at Danger Bluff is hiring. If only that chiseled mountaineer didn’t ooze Daddy vibes... -
![Keeping Tymberly by Deanna L. Rowley]()
Keeping Tymberly by Deanna L. Rowley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrady Applewood, a veterinarian was hurt on the job and had to have surgery to repair the damage. The surgery was successful, but on his first day of therapy, the man who was supposed to help him ended up doing everything wrong, causing Grady to have a second surgery.Tymberly Dalton went back to school for her physical therapist license after losing her husband... -
![Somebody to Lean On by Jess Mastorakos]()
Somebody to Lean On by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDo I want to kiss my best friend? Yep. Always have. Too bad it’s not that simple.Jackson Wilson and I are long-distance co-guardians of our friends' daughter, and even though we're best friends and we're totally committed to Phoebe, this isn't a romcom where the best friends get together in the end.Unfortunately .But now, Phoebe and I have nowhere to go but Jackson's tiny Tennessee town... -
![Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray, Sylvie Stewart]()
Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray, Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen I kissed her in that crowded bar, I had no idea she was my coach’s daughter. I know better, believe me. It’ll never happen again.I’m on the cusp of hanging up my hockey skates forever while embroiled in a custody battle for my young daughter. I have no business getting involved with any woman. Least of all the one that’s totally off limits... -
![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... -
![Boy Band Baby Bump by Fern Fraser]()
Boy Band Baby Bump by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShelby’s a fan girl on a mission to prove herself. Jameson’s a bad boy seeking redemption. Fake fling, or backstage pass to forever? SHELBY I’ve been offered the gig of a lifetime—being the tour manager for the long-awaited reunion of Soul Obsession. The woman in me is thrilled at getting to flex my organizational muscles on such a major production... -
![Bang it Out by Cameron Hart]()
Bang it Out by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen I accepted the bid for Clearwater Construction to remodel an old restaurant into a new clothing boutique, I thought the most frustrating thing would be hauling out the industrial-sized kitchen equipment. Little did I know I would be getting yelled at every morning by the relentless, curvy, and distractingly beautiful store owner next door...Categorized as:
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![Strictly Not Yours by Carrie Elks]()
Strictly Not Yours by Carrie Elks
I thought I knew everything about my rich, neat-freak doctor of a boss. Until I walked into a fight club and our eyes clashed across the ring… Holden Salinger is a pediatric oncologist and for the last two years I’ve been cleaning his swanky New York apartment.I know every intimate detail about him, from his overly large shoe size to his toothpaste tube rolling obsession...Categorized as:
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![Waiting on You by Nikki Ash]()
Waiting on You by Nikki Ash
From USA Today Bestselling author Nikki Ash comes a secret pregnancy, office romance ... Nate One minute, I’m minding my own business, and the next, I’m rescuing a beautiful woman in front of my family’s hotel. I’m not prepared for the instant attraction I feel for her, but the chemistry is undeniable...Categorized as:
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![Reckless by Winter Renshaw]()
Reckless by Winter Renshaw
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIt was just a party. A silly little celebration with champagne and my best friends. As I blew out the candles on my divorce cake, I said goodbye to my failed marriage and embraced my future with open arms. But I didn’t know the future was going to come in the form of a mysterious stranger sitting at the end of the bar stealing glances all night... -
![Defensive Hero by Cassi Hart]()
Defensive Hero by Cassi Hart
WilsonI have a reputation around my small town for being a . . . difficult boss. But it’s not my fault HR continues to hire incompetent assistants with thin skin. I’m one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the state and the best in the county. I can’t afford mistakes. If that means I have to be cruel at times, so be it. I don’t have time for friends or relationships, I’m married to my work... -
![The Forever Vow: A Billionaire Romance by Leigh James]()
The Forever Vow: A Billionaire Romance by Leigh James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Thrilling Conclusion to The Forever Trilogy!Bryce wants Chloe back.. -
![Legal Tender by Shae Sanders]()
Legal Tender by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNakima Bridges thought sending her twin sons off to college would be the start of a new, exciting life. She's forty, single, and ready to mingle. Except she's not mingling at all. She's always working, especially now. All anyone at Billingsley-Davis can talk about is the two employees who made a sex tape, and as an HR manager, she's been tasked with figuring out how to handle this powder keg... -
![Hitched to the Heartthrob by Nichole Rose]()
Hitched to the Heartthrob by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTequila, one wild night, and two rings will send this former boy band heartthrob and the curvy girl of his dreams up in smoke. Crue: Ten years ago, everyone knew my name. They screamed it everywhere I went. Now, I'm back on tour, and it's like nothing has changed. Except for me and my band. We're older, wiser, and far more prepared for life in the spotlight. Or so we thought...Categorized as:
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![Bad Nanny by Maya Nicole]()
Bad Nanny by Maya Nicole
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a grumpy single dad. I’m his new nanny. And my life is an absolute toaster fire. My day started with my breakfast going up in flames and ended with me using a sock puppet during a job interview with the CEO of a billion-dollar company.He’s in desperate need of a nanny, and I need the job to keep my dad off my back... -
![That One Puck by Carolina Jax]()
That One Puck by Carolina Jax
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEzekiel Stone. I’m the bad boy of hockey. You know the one, sullen, salty and covered in tattoos. I’m the one your mothers warn you about. I’ll only break your heart. And she’s right. I’m the reason ‘why choose’ romances are written because I’ll never settle down. Until that one puck got me... -
![Claiming Them by Rosa Mink]()
Claiming Them by Rosa Mink
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRyleeI 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... -
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![Thawed by the Hot Hermit Mountain Man: A Steamy Curvy Girl Instalove Age Gap Romance by Raven Moon]()
Thawed by the Hot Hermit Mountain Man: A Steamy Curvy Girl Instalove Age Gap Romance by Raven Moon
She’s a city girl in a snowstorm. He’s a handsome hermit who can’t help but keep her warm.I rented this cabin for a week of relaxation, but a blizzard broke a window on my first night and nearly buried me. I might have died if the cabin’s hot owner didn’t get his rough hands on me before I froze…Wyatt is gruff, quiet, and downright the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen... -
![Porter by Georgia Cates]()
Porter by Georgia Cates
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsCraft beer and the sexy men who brew it.My employee’s daughter. The tomboy. The kid who once did odd jobs around the brewery. That’s all she was… until three years passed and she walked into my office for an interview.Frankee Dawson is no longer that girl I once called Kiddo. She’s grown into a beautiful, sexy, desirable woman. Very desirable. And that’s a problem. She’s my employee’s daughter...Categorized as:
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![Georgia: Britain's Story, Part 1 by E.L. Stevens]()
Georgia: Britain's Story, Part 1 by E.L. Stevens
They say you can't go home again...Britain Palomino-Scott is about to find out if that's true or not. It's been 17 years since she last stepped foot in the state of California, not since he broke her.Since leaving home at 18, Britain had built a pretty decent life for herself in D.C. - two beautiful children, a fulfilling career, a life partner who was her best friend... -
![His Son's Ex by K.C. Crowne]()
His Son's Ex by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsCrashing my ex’s wedding was for closure…Until his plastic bride called me fat in front of everyone.Three hundred witnesses. Dead silence.That's when the Mafia king put her in her place.Dante Bellacino.Devil in an Armani suit.My ex’s father.He shuts her up with a single look."Apologize," he growls.Then turns to me like I’m the last sin he’ll ever commit."You’re staying."I should run... -
![Charm City Rocks by Matthew Norman]()
Charm City Rocks by Matthew Norman
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen a single dad meets the former rock star crush of his youth, everything they thought they knew about happiness and love is thrown into chaos in this hopeful, heartwarming romantic comedyBilly Perkins is happy. No, for real. It’s kind of his thing, actually... -
![The Bratva’s Forced Bride by Veda Rose]()
The Bratva’s Forced Bride by Veda Rose
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe forced me to marry him. Then as a bonus, he knocked me up.I was an innocent girl who found herself in a tricky situation. A Bratva guy almost twice my age offered to help me out. He has one his cruel payment, I’m forced to become his Bratva bride. He’s the most ruthless of the Milov Bratva. He’s also obsessed with me. So when he sees his chance, he pays the money and takes me home...
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