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Billionaire Unreachable ~ Wyatt by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat happens when the man you think you despise turns out to be a completely different guy beneath the surface? I didn't like Wyatt Durand. He might be my friend's older brother, but he was unpleasant, sarcastic, and the grumpiest guy on the planet. It didn't matter to me that he was a breathtakingly gorgeous, ultra-wealthy billionaire with the very prestigious Durand last name... -
It Pains Me by Penelope Sky
When Bolton asked for the open marriage I was revolted by it. But then I met Theo…and I didn’t know men like him could exist. Now he wants me all to himself. Do I forgive him…or do I stay? -
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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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Out of Office by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA recluse discovers that what he endured and survived was orchestrated by one evil man. With nothing left to lose, Zachary wakes up and chooses vengeance. Charlotte Simmons may pretend to be innocent, but everything she has was bought with money made from my suffering. I intend to uncover her family’s sins and expose them to the world. Lying about who I am? She doesn’t deserve the truth... -
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The Deal by R.L. Mathewson
Some people marry for love. Some marry for money. Quinn and Dylan married for revenge. From New York Times Bestseller author R. L. Mathewson comes a new twist in the Neighbor from Hell series, where ultimatums, fake marriages, and revenge turn into something they never saw coming. Quinn Bradford needed to make a choice:. Get married or lose everything... -
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... -
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... -
Dr. Beckett by Grace Maxwell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe were childhood enemies. Now I’m sleeping in his guest room… and I’m not sure I want to leave. Beckett. Sadie Calloway showing up on my doorstep in the middle of a storm wasn’t on my bingo card. She’s my best friend’s little sister, the girl I used to torment for fun, and now she’s standing in my living room, dripping wet and out of options... -
Broken Deal by Yinn Quirós
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSophia. In front of the world, I'm the loud, funny best friend. The perfect eldest daughter. The talented journalist. The one who plays the game but never lets her heart get involved. But underneath, I’m a mess—hiding from the one thing I fear love. Then I meet Lorenzo Mancini, the infamous billionaire player... -
The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsBillionaire Max Hamilton thought he was finally starting to find contentment, more than two years after losing his wife Mia in a tragic drowning accident. He'd been reunited with a sister he hadn’t realized existed. Finally he had family again, a reprieve from the pain and loneliness that had haunted him since his devastating loss...Categorized as:
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The Mysterious One by Marni Mann
A spicy grumpy-sunshine, age-gap, close-proximity romance from USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann …. I’m the mysterious one. The angriest alphahole who never bends. And she’s the woman who will bring me to my knees. As the executive chef and face of my family’s billion-dollar empire, time is the one luxury I don't have...Categorized as:
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The Grump by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsI love my job. So when a grumpy grouch wants to shut us down, I’m ready for the fight of my life. I was heading for serious career burnout until my dream job came true. Making pralines for a living has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. So it comes as quite a shock when I find out that the owner wants to shut down the LeBlanc-Broussard confectionery because it’s not profitable... -
Bossy Mogul (The Moguls) by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsSo, I tell off the cocky stranger I’m trapped in an elevator with. I never expected he’d turn out to be my new boss. Our first encounter is a disaster. He blames me for the mechanical failure. Okay, he might be right, but I’m unwilling to concede. As the minutes tick by, he decides to put the moves on me... -
Over & Out by Claire Wilder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIntroducing a brand new enemies to lovers romance from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Claire Wilder! Three months ago, a dirt bike accident stole my confidence, my beloved ride, and the one thing that made me feel alive. Now I’m going through the motions in my coastal tourist town, totally adrift… and trying not to think about the stranger who pulled me from the wreckage...Categorized as:
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Affirmation by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThings are off, and I can’t quite put my finger on it. Some things, however, are the same. For example, the sex with Matt is just as nuclear and consistent as it always has been. Still… I feel like I’m holding onto Matt with my fingertips, like he’s on the verge of slipping away and I don’t know what to do... -
Bodyguard by Night by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsProtecting my best friend's new sister-in-law Willow from a fan who wants to get a little too close is a no-brainer. Just requires me to do some checking around, to act as her shadow for a while, maybe even give her a place to stay so I can keep an eye on her—all so my best friend's small-town wedding to Willow's sister goes off without a hitch...Categorized as:
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Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese three women are the toughest juries they’ll ever have to plead their case to. THIS BOX SET INCLUDES…. Clean Slate (Charity Case #0. 5). Moving two thousand miles away wasn’t my plan, but when family needs you, you come. Before I can head back to my hometown of Chicago though, I have two men to say good-bye to. Neither one of them will be happy to hear the news... -
Billionaire Unveiled: Marcus by J.S. Scott
Billionaire Unveiled. The Billionaire's Obsession ~ Marcus. The Billionaire's Obsession Series:. The Billionaire's Obsession - (The Complete Collection) - Simon. Heart Of The Billionaire - Sam. The Billionaire's Salvation - Max. The Billionaire's Game - Kade. Billionaire Undone - Travis. Billionaire Unmasked - Jason. Billionaire Untamed - Tate. Billionaire Unbound - Chloe... -
Mr. West by Xyla Turner
Dakota was a finalist on the Invest in the Best television show and she could nearly clutch the victory in her grasp. Except one judge blocked her way to success with his callous and arrogant -- 'No'. After giving him some choice words, everything that Dakota knew as life, changed. Years later, she runs into that same judge and cannot believe he has the dirty nerve to speak... -
The Gossip and the Grump by Pippa Grant
He's the last man I should've picked for a one night stand. .. See that guy over there? The insanely tall, broad-shouldered, dark-haired, scowling, “I don’t drink coffee” suit? Surprise! He’s the new owner of my family’s mountain café. The café that has been my life purpose since I was born in the kitchen there almost thirty years ago...Categorized as:
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Mitigation by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsI’ve seen a new side to Matt Connover. He’s proven to me that there is something inside him other than icy control and masculine force. I’ve seen care… tenderness… even protectiveness. I’ve seen vulnerability. But Matt Connover’s issues run deep. I know Cal hurt him deeply, and he keeps himself protected because of that...Categorized as:
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Second Chance Love by M. Robinson
From Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson comes an enemies to lovers, grumpy single dad/nanny second chance standalone romance. The one-night stand with my best friend’s little sister wasn’t my biggest mistake…. Pretending like I didn’t know her the next day was. I had no idea who she was when we met. When I showed her around town … or when I bent her over my desk... -
His Fire Inside (BBW Romance) by Fiona Murphy
***The . 99 cent price is for a limited time only at new release. It will go up to its regular price of $3. 99 on 7/30***. Okay, I know it's crazy to hate someone you've never met before but Rourke Vega is not the average man. The arrogant billionaire manwhore is to blame for turning my beloved Austin from quirky, cool college town to hipster paradise...Categorized as:
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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... -
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A Good Girl's Guide to Dominance by W.S. Greer
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The Bloody Prince by Edwina Darke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShould your true love drive you crazy? Katie Warray knows that heroes rarely live up to expectations. Especially not the charming, roguishly handsome, thriller writer she’s had a crush on since she was a teenager. It’s disappointing that Tristan Prince turns out to be more frog than fairytale. But Katie doesn’t have to like the man to be his new editor. Tristan Prince doesn’t take much seriously... -
Dare You by K.L. Shandwick
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis book and series have been rebranded to Chasing Love Billie in the Wild Romance Saga by Kelly Shandwick on Goodreads for clarity of reading order. Chasing Love Billie is book one in the series. Book two Chasing Love: Sawyer. Book three Chasing Love: James. Book four Chasing Love: Tricia. Book five coming Dec Chasing Love: Erin. Book six coming Dec Chasing Love: Ryder... -
Hate You Up Close by Morgan Paige
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHate You Up Close is a STANDALONE novel following Love You From Afar. A new job. A new city. This was supposed to be a fresh start for me. I expected the move to come with challenges, but no one could have prepared me for him. My new boss - Elliot Thompson. He’s cold, selfish, miserable, and the most gorgeous man I’ve ever laid eyes on. I hate that he smells of whiskey and leather... -
Uprooted by Andrea Wiseman
Stuck in Montreal with no job prospects, recent biology graduate Soleil Bellerose makes a snap decision to try tree planting in Alberta. She expects long days, blood‑sucking mosquitoes, and hard work. What she doesn’t the wild beauty of the land—and Gabe Hawthorne, the cocky, rugged foreman at Silvertip Reforestation who pushes all her buttons...Categorized as:
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A Business Proposal, Vol. 7 by Haehwa, Perilla
Ha-ri made a deal—go on one blind date for her BFF and pretend to be a super-vixen to end all of her unwanted marriage set-ups! Unfortunately, instead of easy money, Ha-ri’s got a headache. Her date is Taemu, her company’s hot new CEO, and he’s got his own plans to get his family to back off by marrying whoever shows up on the date...Categorized as:
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Flowers and Financiers by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn my defense, I never claimed to be professional. .. At least that’s my excuse for why I mistook a billionaire for a waiter, made off-color comments and accidentally dumped a plate of food all over him. Embarrassing myself is a daily occurrence, just like my unpaid bill notices. But being in a wedding instead of planning one is not...Categorized as:
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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 him. That broad-chested, dark-haired, dark-eyed hunk? Yeah…she slept with him. Awkward... -
Hard Boss by Iona Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJuliette. Hudson Sinclair is such a grumpy, snarly, arrogant nightmare no one on the temp agency's books is willing to take on the job of replacing his secretary while she is off sick. Well, here I am, it’s my first day at the agency and I should probably give it a pass as my first job too. At least, that would be the prudent thing to do, but ‘prudent’ is not on my list of virtues... -
Not on His Wish List by Whitney G.
Jenna Dawson is not having a good year. In fact, she's probably on Santa's Naughty List. No, that’s not a cheesy line. Her boss literally makes a “naughty or nice” list every year for his employees—and her endless arguments and late-night sparring sessions with him have landed her on the former... -
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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... -
Mr. Smithfield by Louise Bay
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsWanted: American nanny for an adorable four-year old. Must be able to handle a moody, brooding, sexy British boss. I’m a single father, a lawyer and some say the most serious man in London. I’m completely focused on raising my four-year-old daughter... -
Tripped by Love by L.J. Evans
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s a broody bodyguard with secrets he can’t share. She’s a busy single mom with a restaurant to run. They’re just friends until a little white lie changes everything. Marco Hernandez is the somber trainer here only to bend my body into shape, but when the perfectly sculpted man holds my son in his arms and smiles, I’m a goner. Weak legs. Pounding veins...Categorized as:
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The Billionaire's Most Unexpected Triplets by Layla Valentine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s the ruthless tyrant who practically runs this city,He’s definitely not daddy material,Too bad he’s about to have triplets! I’ve always been the girl who played by the rules,For one night only, Jack Leadsom made me forget all of that,It was supposed to be just business, but things quickly got out of hand,He had his fun — and I had mine — only for him to stab me in the back the moment the bed... -
Borrowed by Victoria Ashley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI was never supposed to want to keep her. She was meant to be borrowed. Mine for six days and not a day longer. She doesn’t belong to me. She belongs to someone else. My brother…. The closest person I have outside of the screaming fans and paparazzi—a constant in my new life— other than the whiskey I drown myself in to numb the pain left by someone else...Categorized as:
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Implode by Victoria Dawson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNic. I should have stayed away from her. Even I know this. I used to convince myself that I’m irreparable. But what if the one woman I shouldn’t crave is the only person who can mend my jaded heart? Claire Nettles is hiding more than just her feelings from me. And when I find out what has her so scared, I’m never allowing her to walk out of my life again... -
Billionaire Boss's Fake Fiancée: A Forbidden Office Romance by Ariana Cooper
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy wallflower assistant became my pretend fiancée. Things got complicated. Let's rewind for a moment. .. I needed her help to close a crucial deal. As the city's top tycoon, I should've known better. Mixing business with pleasure? Recipe for disaster. But her bubbly charm melted my icy exterior. A destination wedding became our stage. One hotel room. Two racing hearts. My ex stirred up trouble... -
A Good Girl's Guide to Dominance by W.S. Greer
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Craving You by Ketley Allison
Sophie. After I witnessed what my best friend went through, I swore it would never happen to me. But that's when it happens, doesn't it? You get drunk, meet a hot guy with so many tattoos you wonder where the rest are, and sleep with him, hard. Multiple times in one night. Suddenly, that sworn oath turns into a curse word. I'm pregnant. And I never said the hot guy I met was nice. Ash... -
The Irresistible Irishman: For St. Patricks Day (A Holiday Springs novel) by M.J. Fields, Jessica Ruben
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA new and steamy Romantic Comedy from USA Today Bestselling Author MJ Fields and International Bestselling author Jessica Ruben. Minding my own business on St. Patrick's Day —with a beer in my hand and Shamrock panties beneath my skirt— I sat on a sticky barstool next to my best friend. I was expecting to chat about my latest read, but she had other plans. .Categorized as:
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Final Call by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn the highly anticipated sequel to LATE CALL, Dayton and Aaron learn once more than not everything is as straightforward as it seems, and if they have any chance of getting their long-awaited happily-ever-after, they'll have to work for it. .. We crashed and burned like a falling plane. Hard and fast with an inevitable explosion. Another few weeks together changed my life the way the first did... -
Boss of the Year by Nicole French
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis Sabrina-inspired story will include the following tropes:. He's her boss. She's his employee. Age gap. Grumpy billionaire. V! rgin wallflower heroine coming out of her shell. Love triangle (which brother to choose! )... -
The Mistake by R.G. Angel
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe was my best—and worst—mistake. .. All I wanted was one night. A single, hot encounter with the sexy stranger who made me feel things I’d never felt before. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. Turns out my one-night stand, Hugo St-John, is also my best friend Ethan’s estranged brother. And that’s not the worst of it. Because my best friend? He’s also my fake fiancé... -
Her Alpha Boss Undercover by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe's terrible at lying…but she's real good at making him squirm. Nathan. Someone is out to ruin the family business and I promised my brothers I'd look into it. Going undercover is a lot harder than I expected. I'm a computer nerd. I have no clue what I'm doing. And I can't seem to stop watching Brooke Waters long enough to accomplish anything. She's so beautiful, but she doesn't like me much... -
The CEO's Revenge by Georgia Le Carre
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSavannah. I hate him. I really, really hate him. But once, in what feels like another lifetime, I was so in love with him I couldn't imagine life without him. He was like oxygen to me. I needed him. Hell, I actually thought I'd curl up and die without him. Why wouldn't I? He told me he would love me forever. He told me his love was like the stones the pyramid builders used... -
Breaking His Law by V.H. Nicolson
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA Brand new forbidden, billionaire boss romance from VH Nicolson. Perfect for fans of Anna Huang, Catharina Maura and Meghan Quinn Revenge is all I’m after…. I've come to seek the truth. To put the law firm on trial for representing the man which tore my world apart. Hart Law must answer for their actions. I had it all planned out...
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