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Resolution by Adriana Locke
From USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a workplace romance between a grumpy, alpha architect and his new client—who just so happens to have the blueprint to bring him to his knees. Romance is not in Wade Mason’s portfolio. This is tragic...Categorized as:
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Dynamite by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThey call us the devil twins - a fallacy and unfair assumption on everyone’s part.Well... mostly.My name is Luke Hart, and I’m the oldest of identical twin boys. Although I may be responsible for the ‘devil’ in our name, I have no urge to set the record straight and exonerate the innocent half of our pairing.There’s no point letting the truth get in the way of a good story.Right?Not so...Categorized as:
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![One Day Fiance by Lauren Landish]()
One Day Fiance by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsI’m Poppy Woodstock.Romance author and wholehearted believer in Happily Ever Afters.A terminal case of writer’s block should be my biggest worry. Then I crash into him—literally—and fall into the most gorgeous pair of blue eyes I’ve ever seen. Connor Bradley.Thief, rebel… and my new neighbor.One slip with the bad boy next door, and my life becomes stranger than any fiction I could ever write... -
![Dangerous Fling by Crystal Kaswell]()
Dangerous Fling by Crystal Kaswell
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHe's her rock star crush, her go-to fantasy, and he's offering to make all her dreams come true... Rock star Malcolm Strong is used to being in control. Of the band. Of his feelings. Of the woman he has tied to his bed. He never gets close enough to get hurt. He never wants to. Until Lacey. The sassy brunette is working on the band's latest music video... -
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![I Knew He Was Trouble by Amanda Schimmoeller]()
I Knew He Was Trouble by Amanda Schimmoeller
I’ve never needed help from anyone. I certainly don’t need it from the infuriating doctor next door.I loathe my uncivil neighbor and the loud music he blares before the sun has risen. Even the dogs I walk—for one of my four jobs—despise him.I’d be happy never seeing him again... -
![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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![Want You Bad by Julia Wolf]()
Want You Bad by Julia Wolf
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI’m a mess disguised in a pristine package. Routine and order are the only things keeping me sane these days. That is, until Charlie Hamada shows up in my small town and blasts my orderly (boring) life to bits.Charming, spontaneous, and quirky Charlie has decided his mission is to turn me into a rebel...and I like being just a little bit bad more than I ever thought I would... -
![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... -
![Chased by the Alpha by C.C. Wood]()
Chased by the Alpha by C.C. Wood
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWelcome to Devil Springs—where no one is completely human, and nothing is what it seems.My trip to Devil Springs was to surprise my best friend.Instead, an emergency pit stop a few miles from town becomes a run for my life. I see is a gigantic wolf in the woods change into a man. A naked man who chases me to my car...Categorized as:
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![Beyond Us by Abby Brooks]()
Beyond Us by Abby Brooks
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo roommates. One pact. And a kiss that changes everything. Moving in with Eli Hutton was supposed to keep my heart safe. After both our relationships crashed and burned, cohabitation seemed like a no-brainer. A reset from chaos back to stability. A chance to protect one another from Cupid and his stupid little arrows... -
![Pretty Little Mess by Nichole Rose]()
Pretty Little Mess by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFalling for her grumpy mountain man boss was not part of this sunshiney hot mess's plans for Galentine's Day.CordeliaWelcome to Winthrop, WA. Population: Screwed.When I answered Deacon Cromwell's ad for an assistant, roughing it with a mountain man was not what I had in mind.But I'll give anything a shot. Just so long as it doesn't shoot back.When my grumpy new boss finds out he hired...well, me...Categorized as:
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![The Roomie Rulebook by Crystal Kaswell]()
The Roomie Rulebook by Crystal Kaswell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOliver is my best friend's older brother. He's brooding, bossy, and painfully off limits. But all rules are off when I move in as his new roommate. When I need a place to crash, I go straight to the guy I know best. My best friend's older brother, Oliver. Who's right in the middle of enjoying his alone time. No big deal, right? It's not like I'm going to die of embarrassment... -
![Controlled Burn by Marie James]()
Controlled Burn by Marie James
As the mechanic for Blackbridge Security, when I make a mistake things don’t work properly.Correcting that mistake is the only way to get things operational.I meet issues in my personal life with the same mindset.How was I to know the woman I’ve been flirting with at the gym is the same woman I called a noise complaint on?I got her kicked out of her condo.My first response: Move in with me... -
![In Her Jam Jar by Alina Jacobs]()
In Her Jam Jar by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRevenge is best served cold, but Weston is smoking hot!Bullies never get what’s coming to them. Instead they lead charmed lives while their victims continue to spiral into an anxious ball of junk food and wine fueled self-care. No just me?Probably because I had to move back to my small home town with only broke and reeking of failure... -
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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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![Starcrossed Colorado by Hannah Shield]()
Starcrossed Colorado by Hannah Shield
When I decided to spend my summer in Silver Ridge, Colorado, I was looking for a new beginning. But I didn’t count on meeting Ashford O’Neal.I’m the new music teacher who just signed a lease to share his building. He’s the grouchy martial arts instructor who wants me gone. Yet when he’s with his daughter, I see a whole new side of him that draws me in... -
![Don't Fall For The Billionaire: A Billionaire Single Dad/Nanny Romance With All The Autumn Feels by Sandi Lynn]()
Don't Fall For The Billionaire: A Billionaire Single Dad/Nanny Romance With All The Autumn Feels by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTaking the nanny job was supposed to be a temporary arrangement for me.I needed money, not a full-blown life detour, with no prior qualifications, and definitely not a brooding billionaire with a too-serious stare and a daughter who hadn’t smiled in months.But Ashton Cross isn’t what I expected.Yes, he’s powerful. Intimidating. Frustrating.He watches me like he’s starving... -
![Wedding Bells and Wall Street Bros: A Hot Romantic Comedy by Alina Jacobs]()
Wedding Bells and Wall Street Bros: A Hot Romantic Comedy by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIs the bridal lingerie embroidered with dildos too much? It might be too much… Welcome to life as a wedding dress-maker for the rich and entitled of Manhattan. I’ve seen it all—from the most spoiled brides to the most egotistical Wall Street Bros.The worst?Mark Holbrook—Billionaire. Arrogant. Knockout sexy. Certifiable jerk.He hates weddings and I hate him... -
![Bad Influencer by Kenzie Reed]()
Bad Influencer by Kenzie Reed
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWe’ve all heard about the public image consultant brought in to fix the bad boy’s image. That’s not me. Nope, quite the opposite. I’ve been hired—well, blackmailed is more like it—to be a bad influence on grumpy, gorgeous, humor-deprived billionaire Elliott Bradford. He’s just become the public face of his family’s company, Bradford Amusement Parks...Categorized as:
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![Making Changes by Lila Rose, Wander Aguiar]()
Making Changes by Lila Rose, Wander Aguiar
Six years with my knight in shining armor. Four years with my knight in dented armor. Two years with my knight in rusted armor. It is time to make a change. Time to find myself, even if it scares the hell out of me. I, Makenzie Mayfair, am leaving my husband. This is my chance to begin again, to rip my backbone out and yell, “I’ve found it...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![The Chameleon Effect by Joe Arden]()
The Chameleon Effect by Joe Arden
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLights. Camera. Action…I've got everything it takes to make it in Tinseltown: confidence, charisma, and a killer chin. Now all I need is a chance.But Los Angeles is full of hot, young hunks, and talent might not be enough to separate me from the cookie-cutter crowd.Well, you know what they say: fake it till you make it.So I devise a wild scheme to get noticed... -
![Otterly Irresistible by Erin Nicholas]()
Otterly Irresistible by Erin Nicholas
What happens when a smoking hot, but grouchy vet meets a sunny and sassy optimist? An opposites attract, grumpy boss, small town romance that's otterly irresistible. Broody wildlife veterinarian Griffin Foster is done. Done trying to save the world. Done getting attached... -
![Ale's Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart]()
Ale's Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
An Enemies-to-Lovers RomanceHollis Hayes is the worst neighbor in the entire history of neighbors.She’s also the hottest.F.M.L.I don’t have time to fight with the dog groomer next door. There’s a brewery to run, siblings to rein in, and a mom to look after. So if Hollis thinks I’ll roll over and let her drive me out of business, she’s not nearly as smart as she thinks she is... -
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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... -
![Red, White, and You by Ash Keller]()
Red, White, and You by Ash Keller
This Fourth of July, I'm declaring my independence from love. Too bad nobody told Phoenix Wood.Gigi Hart has two goals this summer: keep her bakery stocked with red, white, and blue cupcakes, and avoid anything—or anyone—remotely connected to her health-obsessed family and their fitness empire, Hart Health... -
![Between Her Biscuits by Alina Jacobs]()
Between Her Biscuits by Alina Jacobs
The world is a cold dead place. You would think so too if you grew up in a polygamist cult. Everyone was crazy—My father, his wives, my older brothers who abandoned me. Though I can’t escape the crazy brothers, I think I’ve finally managed to find balance. Until some crazy curvy girl storms into my restaurant interrupts my date and dumps the entire table's worth of food on me... -
![The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score]()
The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score
From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over She'll save Christmas just to spite him… There's only one thing standing in the way of Cat King saving Merry, Connecticut's Christmas Grumpy town manager Noah Yates. Single dad Noah takes his responsibilities seriously... -
![The Forever Girl by Jill Shalvis]()
The Forever Girl by Jill Shalvis
New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis does it once again with a heartfelt story of family, forgiveness, and secrets that have the power to change the course of more than one life... -
![Fade In by M. Mabie]()
Fade In by M. Mabie
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTatum Elliot is a successful writer on a hit television show, lives in an Upper East Side apartment and loves her life. She wouldn’t change a thing. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have a choice. She's losing her sight...Categorized as:
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![Fret Me Not by Sarah Estep]()
Fret Me Not by Sarah Estep
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere's a fine line between love and fake....Rockstar Sam Shoop has retreated to his secluded cabin In Crane Cove for some privacy. Unfortunately for him, the residents haven’t gotten the memo and want to set him up with every available person they know...Categorized as:
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![Paris, Pumpkins, and Puns by Marion De Ré]()
Paris, Pumpkins, and Puns by Marion De Ré
Paris in the fall. The Eiffel tower, the blanket of colorful leaves on the ground of the Jardin du Luxembourg, the picturesque cobbled streets of Montmartre.Sounds amazing, right? That’s exactly what I thought when my boss offered me to come here to critique restaurants.Well, the reality is a completely different beast... -
![The Stench of Trade: A Pride & Prejudice variation by Gruinard]()
The Stench of Trade: A Pride & Prejudice variation by Gruinard
Tragedy strikes the Gardiner family and Elizabeth sacrifices her own prospects to help the family heal. She performs a heroic act while in London and then has to deal with the consequences for her and her family.Upon her return to Longhorn she attends the Assembly where Mr. Darcy very much does not act the gentleman...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![On Ice by Stella Stevenson]()
On Ice by Stella Stevenson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe last thing Quinn Cooper needs is romance. Between her job and her dad’s diagnosis, she doesn’t have any extra time or need any added stress. She doesn’t have time for a hockey game either, but a favor finds her sitting in the stands as The Arctic takes the ice. Of course she’d end up sitting next to a man she can’t ignore, even if he’s cheering for the wrong team...Categorized as:
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![A Wedding Mismatch by Kaylee Baldwin]()
A Wedding Mismatch by Kaylee Baldwin
Let’s play a Two truths and a lie.1. I am a self-help influencer who is a hot mess.2. If I don’t get some quiet time between planning my sister’s wedding to finish my book, Happily Single, I’m in hot water with my publisher.3. I’m blackmailing the hot grump next-door into letting me live with him until this book is done...Categorized as:
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![Turnabout: A Regency Romance inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier]()
Turnabout: A Regency Romance inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier
What if a wealthy aunt ensured that Mrs Bennet and her daughters had a secure future and a proper education?What if Darcy arrived at Netherfield a month after the Bingleys – just in time for the assembly and his famous insult?What if Mr Bennet was just a little more engaged and the inhabitants of Meryton a little less impressed with the visitors – resulting in the whole party getting kicked out...Categorized as:
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![For Butter or for Worse by Dana LeCheminant]()
For Butter or for Worse by Dana LeCheminant
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the quaint coastal town of Willow Cove, Georgie Carpenter returns to take over a bakery, only to discover that the sweet deal comes with an unexpected twist—a husband.Royal “King” Kingston, overwhelmed with balancing surf lessons and the responsibility of his late uncle’s struggling bakery, is shocked by Georgie’s return from the big city to his little town...Categorized as:
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![Cakes for the Grump by Sookh Kaur]()
Cakes for the Grump by Sookh Kaur
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow did I find myself fake dating the world’s grumpiest billionaire? Blame it on the cake… He’s a sugar hating billionaire, and I’m a poor chef from Mumbai who accidentally leaves a big frosted chocolate cake behind in his kitchen. I mean, who doesn’t like free cake? Apparently Luke Abbot with his chiseled perfect abs under those fancy tailored business suits... -
![My Plus One = You by Angela Haas]()
My Plus One = You by Angela Haas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey’re just trying to survive wedding season—until love crashes the party. It’s wedding season in Scottsdale—the perfect backdrop for love … unless you’re Rachel or Cameron.For Rachel, wedding fever is difficult to escape, especially when every bride registers at her home décor store. For Cam, who invests more in his bakery than his heart, weddings are just another event to survive...Categorized as:
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![Ship Fate by Dulcie Dameron]()
Ship Fate by Dulcie Dameron
A quirky marine archeologist and a grumpy jaded fisherman are forced to spend the summer together.Or drown trying... Shipwrecks and heartbreaks are oddly similar. Both are reminders that all it takes is one devastating blow to sink something that was once beautiful. Then all you're left with is a pile of wreckage that clutters up the oceanOkay, so analogies aren’t Perry Ford’s strong suit...Categorized as:
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![A Sudden Response by R.L. Mathewson]()
A Sudden Response by R.L. Mathewson
They never should have responded to that call.From New York Times Best Selling Author of the Neighbor from Hell Series, R.L... -
![The Sweetest Thing by Maya Hughes]()
The Sweetest Thing by Maya Hughes
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGoldilocks has gotten a bit off track. I found her in my room, my bathroom and my bathtub to be precise.Sabrina Mason is my new roommate. My new unwelcome roommate. Babysitting my Grandma's apartment means Sabrina's here to stay. But we'd agreed my room was off limits.It’s bad enough my nightmares are getting worse, but having her around makes holding it together a little easier... -
![Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton]()
Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton
In this sequel to Wallbanger , the second book in the Cocktail series, fan favorites Caroline and Simon negotiate the rollercoaster of their new relationship while house-sitting in San Francisco. Playing house was never so much fun—or so confusing... -
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![Pumpkin Spice and Mr. Right by L. Clara]()
Pumpkin Spice and Mr. Right by L. Clara
Finding your fiance in bed with your best friend is enough to make anyone want to pack up and move across the country. So when Fallon, animal lover extraordinaire, is betrayed by the two people she thought she could trust most in this world, taking a job at Hollow Heights’ Animal Shelter seems like a no brainer... -
![Releasing the Billionaire's Passion by Elizabeth Lennox]()
Releasing the Billionaire's Passion by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCharles Henson the Third was a frustrated man. Having recently parted ways with his girlfriend, he was free to focus on the business of his bank, and business was very good. However, his attention was repeatedly drawn to the beautiful and free spirited Fiona Chandler... -
![The White Chocolate Christmas Wish: A Charlotte Oaks Sweet Holiday Short Read (Christmas Kisses & Cookie Crumbs) by Jess Mastorakos]()
The White Chocolate Christmas Wish: A Charlotte Oaks Sweet Holiday Short Read (Christmas Kisses & Cookie Crumbs) by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA mysterious time capsule, a festive bucket list, and a holiday surprise baked with love—Christmas in Charlotte Oaks just got a whole lot sweeter.When Colton Hayes and I stumble across a decades-old time capsule hidden in my fireplace—with a “Christmas in Charlotte Oaks” bucket list inside—he insists we team up to tackle it together... -
![The Highland Escape by Emily Silver]()
The Highland Escape by Emily Silver
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe first time I met my neighbor, I was covered in toilet water. The second time? I was staring up his kilt. On accident, of course. Just when life was looking up, things went from bad to worse. Promotion? Forget it. I’m lucky I’m not arrested. But when fate tossed me the keys to an old Scottish Inn—courtesy of a grandmother I never met—I couldn't pass up the opportunity... -
![Dangerous Curves Ahead: Steamy Older Man Younger Woman Romance by Mia Madison]()
Dangerous Curves Ahead: Steamy Older Man Younger Woman Romance by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAverie What do you do when the man of your dreams pulls up to your front door, and becomes your number one client? DeVante is everything I've ever fantasized about. Tall, athletic, sexy, and Dominican, he's a recipe for wet dreams. It also doesn't help that he's extremely charming, gracious, and protective. As the agency's top client, he's entirely off limits... -
![The Chronicles of Moxie by Z.B. Heller]()
The Chronicles of Moxie by Z.B. Heller
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMoxie Summers is a curvy, twenty-six year-old teacher who has not had the best track record with relationships. In a drunken stupor at a bar, she meets Miles who turns out to be her sparing equal, until she vomits all over his shoes. Just when she thinks things couldn’t get worse, her dream man turns out to be the single father of the newest student in her class...
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