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Rock Chick Rematch: A Rock Chick Novella by Kristen Ashley
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Ashley brings a new story in her Rock Chick series…. In high school, Malia Clark found the man of her dreams. Darius Tucker. But life hits them full in the face way before it ever should. Darius makes a drastic decision to keep his family safe and Malia leaves town with a secret...Categorized as:
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![The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery]()
The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"The perfect escape for readers wanting to get away. "—Booklist. One woman takes the vacation of a lifetime in this poignant and heartwarming story about the threads that hold a family together from #1. New York Times. bestselling author Susan Mallery. Single mom Robyn Caldwell needs a new plan for her future. She has always put her family first... -
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![Jingle Bell Hell by Denise Grover Swank, A.R. Casella]()
Jingle Bell Hell by Denise Grover Swank, A.R. Casella
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s a sexually repressed control freak. He’s a muscular ex-con with heavier baggage than Santa’s toy bag. They’re everything each other never wanted. Mary. I’m usually the first person on my block to decorate for Christmas. This year? Humbug... -
![Knocking Boots by Jordan Marie]()
Knocking Boots by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI’ve always heard, don’t fall in love with a cowboy. I just didn't listen. I've sworn off men. They’ve never given me much in life, except a bun in the oven and grief. My kids are my life and all that truly matter. Until him. Jansen Reed is a living fantasy straight from the old west. Sexy drawl, tight jeans and that glint in his eyes that make my knees weak. He promises me the ride of my life... -
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![Mail Order Groom II by A.N. Boyden]()
Mail Order Groom II by A.N. Boyden
Life for Zane and Nina is going better than expected. The couple symbolically ties the knot on Zane's former eviction date and discovers a few months later that they are expecting Zane Jr. The nursery is outfitted, the maternity photos are framed, the baby shower invitations are in the mail, and the couple is looking forward to the future. However, life rarely goes as planned. Zane Jr...Categorized as:
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![Jerk It by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Jerk It by Lani Lynn Vale
Mavis always assumed that she would be in a hospital with the good drugs when her time came. Not in the middle of the road, with no one around but the damn town mechanic that hated her. But there she was, having a rock star’s baby, with no one to rely on but the one that let it be known around every turn that she was a horrible person...Categorized as:
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![TJ: Sins of the Father by Nicole James]()
TJ: Sins of the Father by Nicole James
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFROM WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST SELLING AUTHOR NICOLE JAMES COMES A ONE-NIGHT STAND, SURPRISE PREGNANCY, MC ROMANCE! TJ—The beautiful tattoo artist told me to leave her alone after what I thought was an amazing night together. Maybe she was just trying to get her bad boy fill... -
![Dirty Little Midlife Secret by Lilian Monroe]()
Dirty Little Midlife Secret by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLily Viceroy arrived in Heart’s Cove with a suitcase by her side and two eensy weensy secrets tucked into the corners of her heart. Well, that’s if “eensy” and “weensy” are code for “terrifying” and “dire. ”. Clearly, the only thing for Lily to do is to engage in a good ol’ bout of denial... -
![TJ: Sins of the Father by Nicole James]()
TJ: Sins of the Father by Nicole James
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFROM WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST SELLING AUTHOR NICOLE JAMES COMES A ONE-NIGHT STAND, SURPRISE PREGNANCY, MC ROMANCE! TJ—The beautiful tattoo artist told me to leave her alone after what I thought was an amazing night together. Maybe she was just trying to get her bad boy fill... -
![With This Fling by Tara Sivec]()
With This Fling by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLaura Bennett has spent her life taking care of other people and running the Dip and Twist. Happily spending her time being single and carefree, she has no intention of settling down or falling in love. With an ever-growing family, she’s a mother to them all, and she loves every minute of it. But her baby is getting married, and her oldest has her own life changes she’s dealing with... -
![That First Flight by Jenn McMahon]()
That First Flight by Jenn McMahon
Something tells me, nothing I do can stop myself from feeling things for my roommate. I’ve always wanted to be a chef. But the same day two pink lines showed up on the test, was the day I gave up chasing my own dreams to put my daughter first. I didn’t expect that to lead to a life of being scrutinized by my parents for every single move I made. After years of it, I was done...Categorized as:
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![My Best Friend's Brothers: A Surprise Pregnancy Reverse Harem Romance by Brooklyn Cox]()
My Best Friend's Brothers: A Surprise Pregnancy Reverse Harem Romance by Brooklyn Cox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReturning home was supposed to be a fresh start. Then my best friend’s three hot brothers showed up…And now, I’m pregnant. Josh kissed me first. Carter carried me to bed. Mason whispered things I can’t repeat in daylight. One night of unexpected passion lit up my life like fireworks. Now, the consequences threaten to tear my world apart. I’m determined to open my dream coffee shop…... -
![Starlight on Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs]()
Starlight on Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs
#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs sweeps readers away to a sun-drenched summer on the shores of Willow Lake in a stunning tale of the delicate ties that bind a family together… and the secrets that tear them apart…... -
![Nailed by You by Nikki Mays]()
Nailed by You by Nikki Mays
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKellie has had it with men! Especially good for nothing sperm donors who never see their daughter! The only men who don’t get on her nerves are her father, brother and Mason Ross. The first two for obvious reasons and the last one, well. .. he’s just Mason. Sweet, silly and more handsome than any man should ever be. Too bad a man like him can have any woman that he wants... -
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![Daddy on Duty by Taryn Quinn]()
Daddy on Duty by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’ll do anything for the cookie…. I’m used to playing the field. But specialty baker Tabitha caught my attention the first time I tasted her…frosting. Suddenly I’m offering my services in any way I can. Need some furniture moved? Check. Followed by rogue ducks? Check. Weird noises late at night? Check. Except that late night when I’m on patrol and she calls for assistance, we fall into bed...Categorized as:
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![The Unexpected List by Chrissy Anderson]()
The Unexpected List by Chrissy Anderson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen she was just sixteen, Chrissy Anderson made a life list…. …It’s been abandoned. Now she’s got an ex-husband, a satisfied lover and a thriving new business. She’s rebuilding. Then out of nowhere…a baby. You think you know who the father is? Think again. Follow Chrissy as she deepens her understanding of how to be truthful to herself and those that she loves... -
![A Co-Worker's Crush by Piper Rayne]()
A Co-Worker's Crush by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt took me a long time to realize I shouldn’t date the women I work with. It cost me three tattoo guns, a job, five motorcycle tires, and I’m not even counting the t-shirts I never got back. It feels different with Frankie but she comes with a little daughter and a crap load of other baggage. I’m not the guy you take home to your parents, let alone your child... -
![The Game Plan's Honeymoon from Hell by Mackenzie Hart, R.L. Mathewson]()
The Game Plan's Honeymoon from Hell by Mackenzie Hart, R.L. Mathewson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsShe was finally his. After months of being stuck in the hospital recovering from one of the dumbest moments of his life, Jodi was his, and he was going to make sure that she stayed that way, which of course meant a trip Vegas, some help from his family, and breaking a few laws. Danny didn't care what he had to do, as long as he got to keep his Tinkerbelle. -
![Captivating In Love (The Maverick Billionaires) by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully]()
Captivating In Love (The Maverick Billionaires) by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGideon Jones came back from war a changed man. Though the Maverick Billionaires claim he’s one of their own, he knows he doesn't deserve to be part of their tightly knit unit. Just like he doesn't deserve Rosie Diaz—an amazing mother…and an utterly captivating woman that he can't stop dreaming about... -
![The Prince's Long Lost Baby by Holly Rayner]()
The Prince's Long Lost Baby by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe’s the Prince whose baby was stolen from him. She’s a single mom, unaware of her son’s royal blood…. Are they destined to be the perfect family? Matteo Endrizzi is a playboy prince in full rebellion. That is, until he’s called back to the palace by tragic news – his father, the King, is dying...Categorized as:
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![Hot for the Handyman by Whitley Cox]()
Hot for the Handyman by Whitley Cox
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's got just the right tool to fix her broken heart . .. Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Moms of Seattle. Three sexy single ladies who drink a ton of wine every Saturday night, bitch about life, have each other's backs, are the ultimate mama bears, and hope to one day, just maybe find love again. This is Bianca’s story . .. Bianca’s life is insane... -
![Game Ender by B.J. Harvey]()
Game Ender by B.J. Harvey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author BJ Harvey comes the fourth and final book in the Game series and this time, it's the last two single friends left standing; the reformed playboy and the single mom. ***. "You have chlamydia. ". Three words no man wants to hear... -
![Caught Up with the Captain by Kait Nolan]()
Caught Up with the Captain by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan a retired naval commander and the love he left behind overcome a 34-year-old secret to find their way to a second chance? Captain Mitchell Greyson is a man who believes in duty. A bigger purpose and a thirst to prove himself took him away from his tiny Tennessee hometown--and the girl he loved--more than thirty years ago...Categorized as:
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![Two Wrongs Made Right by Ali Parker]()
Two Wrongs Made Right by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust because my brother found love doesn’t mean I have to. I’d rather focus on other things. Like money. It never gives you sleepless nights that drive you insane. But the single mom I hooked up with at my brother’s wedding? She’s got me sweating. I can’t get her out of my head. Those curves. That smart mouth. She’s the right kind of trouble. But I’m the wrong kind of guy. Or not... -
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![Run with It by M.L. Nystrom]()
Run with It by M.L. Nystrom
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe struggle is real. Beverly spends so much of her time juggling her four kids, a dead-beat ex, and two jobs that she never has time for herself or another man in her life. Then Connor moves in next door. Connor is healing from a hard break from his family and is working to find his own identity. He has no interest in joining another one. Then he meets his neighbor... -
![The Wedding Dare (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T. Summers]()
The Wedding Dare (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T. Summers
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn Age Gap, Fake Wedding, Secret Pregnancy Romance. It’s nice to finally know your last name, Gemma Harding. I’ve been wondering where you ran off to that morning, but I never expected to find you writing about me. In case there was some misunderstanding, I believe we should meet to clear the air and understand what part of that evening we spent together was not meant to be used on the record...Categorized as:
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![Honeymoon from Hell V by R.L. Mathewson]()
Honeymoon from Hell V by R.L. Mathewson
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsShe's finally his after months of being stuck in the hospital recovering from one of the dumbest moment's of his life, Jodi was his and he was going to make sure that she stayed that way, which of course meant a trip Vegas, some help from his family and breaking a few laws. Danny didn't care what he had to do, as long as he got to keep his Tinkerbelle. -
![Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr]()
Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsFOUR YEARS AGO, AIR FORCE SWEETHEARTS FRANCI DUNCAN AND SEAN RIORDAN REACHED AN IMPASSE. SHE WANTED MARRIAGE AND A FAMILY. HE DIDN'T. BUT A CHANCE MEETING PROVES THAT THE BITTER BREAKUP HASN'T COOLED THEIR SIZZLING CHEMISTRY. Sean has settled down in spite of himself --- he's not the cocky young fighter pilot he was when Franci left, and he wants them to try again...Categorized as:
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![Hot Man's Secret Baby Romance Series Box Set by Tiffany Foss, Mia Brown]()
Hot Man's Secret Baby Romance Series Box Set by Tiffany Foss, Mia Brown
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor 2 days only get the entire Hot Man's Secret Baby Romance Series on KU. Hot Man's Single Mom’s Secret Baby. Hot Bodyguard’s Secret Baby. Hot Rockstar’s Secret Baby. Hot Priest’s Secret Baby. All have an HEA and were previously released as separate books. -
![The Yorkshire Pudding Club by Milly Johnson]()
The Yorkshire Pudding Club by Milly Johnson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThree South Yorkshire friends, all on the cusp of 40, fall pregnant at the same time following a visit to an ancient fertility symbol. For Helen, it's a dream come true, although her husband is not as thrilled about it as she had hoped. Not only wrestling with painful ghosts of the past, Helen has to deal with the fact that her outwardly perfect marriage is crumbling before her eyes... -
![907 For Keeps Way by Adriana Locke]()
907 For Keeps Way by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEveryone in town wants the smoldering personal trainer. He has his sights set on a curvy (and newly divorced) single mother. Cherry Falls is filled with returning characters and iconic destinations that will begin to feel like family. When you leave the city, and drive into Cherry Falls, it’s like you’ve finally come home... -
![You've Got To Be Kidding by Ali Parker]()
You've Got To Be Kidding by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe last time I saw my baby daddy, we were in the backseat of a limo at his brother’s wedding. Making magic—or a kiddo. No judging. There was a lot of liquor involved and the man is a god. He passed out before I could tell him my name, but payback is hell. I stole his pants for good measure. I’m sure he enjoyed that. It was supposed to be one night of fun...Categorized as:
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![Love in Provence by Jo Thomas]()
Love in Provence by Jo Thomas
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsEscape to the beautiful lavender fields of Provence this summer. Del moved to the south of France three years ago and hasn’t looked back. She’s found new friends, new purpose, and new love with gorgeous Fabien. But just as harvest on her little lavender farm is due to begin, Del gets some shocking news... -
![Boss Me Baby by Crystal Monroe]()
Boss Me Baby by Crystal Monroe
He dipped his pen in my company ink. But I didn’t know he was the damn boss. Last night, he was the tattooed surfer who made me scream his name. This morning…. He’s my new grumpy boss. And he’s demanding I report to his office. When I walk in all I see is naughty blue eyes and a panty-melting smile. He hands me a company bulletin. No workplace romance allowed. So we play office during the day...Categorized as:
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![Kierstie: Knights Wrath MC, Book 2 by Renee Alan]()
Kierstie: Knights Wrath MC, Book 2 by Renee Alan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHer family sees her as the one with the temper. She sees herself as average. Middle of the road. Average height, weight, job. Hell, she's even the middle child. One night she makes a decision to be anything but average. It leads to the hottest night of her life. One she planned to keep all to herself till those 2 pink lines showed up... -
![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... -
![Hottie Lumberjack by Tawna Fenske]()
Hottie Lumberjack by Tawna Fenske
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Mark Bracelyn lumbers into Chelsea Singer’s cupcake shop with an axe, she’s poised to hit the panic button. But he fixes her door, praises her buttercream, and sends her skittish heart pounding like a hammer on a hollow log, so he can’t be all that scary. Chelsea’s sure there’s a gooey marshmallow center under Mark’s tough outer shell, though admittedly she’s been wrong before... -
![Playing Rough: A Small Town Frenemies-To-Lovers Romance by Cassie-Ann L. Miller]()
Playing Rough: A Small Town Frenemies-To-Lovers Romance by Cassie-Ann L. Miller
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsExcerpt. Minka's lips tremble on a shaky exhale. "You and me are bad for each other, Deck. ". "And since when have either of us ever settled for what's 'good for us'? " I slide my fingers into her hair. "I'm done playing these games, Minx. If you love me, just let me know. .. ". Blurb to come. .. -
![The Billionaire's Lockdown Baby by Holly Rayner]()
The Billionaire's Lockdown Baby by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI accepted a job on the other side of the world just to get away from him…. How did I end up pregnant with his baby? ! Aubrey Simons has been in love with her boss for the past four years... -
![Holiday Daddy by Kelly Myers]()
Holiday Daddy by Kelly Myers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDid I just drool over my single dad boss? I think I did…. Eric is bad, bad news. Not because he’s a billionaire. And definitely not because he doesn’t know what to do with his late sister’s kid who is now his responsibility. He’s bad news because he doesn’t believe in love. A woman from his past is to blame for creating this Grinch-like businessman...Categorized as:
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![Charmed in Charleston by Kirsten Osbourne]()
Charmed in Charleston by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEmma Saxton is a single mother whose life is going nowhere. All her time is spent earning enough money to put food on the table, and she feels as though that will never change. After speaking with a friend, she calls Dr. Lachele at Matchrimony and agrees to meet a man at the altar and marry him immediately. She’s lonely, but her main concern is her daughter, Josie, who is her entire world... -
![Entirely Yours by Rachel Lewis]()
Entirely Yours by Rachel Lewis
Jules Bardot is ready to change things up. After years of teaching music at the local high school, he’s roped his brothers into opening Bardot Brothers Coffee Co. —a dream that’s been put on the back burner. What he didn’t plan on was an unexpected surprise in the form of Thea Rose: the somehow cute and sexy, single mom who just moved to town… and the woman he never thought he’d see again... -
![From Best Friend to Husband by Lucy McConnell]()
From Best Friend to Husband by Lucy McConnell
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf you love fall, you’ll love this romance wrapped in changing leaves, pumpkin decor, hot cocoa, and spicy kisses. Welcome to Harvest Ranch! The Fall Festival is upon us—complete with a giant pumpkin growing contests, craft booths, a corn maze with kissing alcoves and so much more. This is Wynn Westbrook’s first year as a vendor... -
![Maintenance Required by Giulia Lagomarsino]()
Maintenance Required by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEric. I live my life by a certain standard. There are right and wrong ways to do things, and I always make sure that I'm on the right side. My brothers call me a wet blanket. They say I'm buttoned-up, boring, and that I don't know how to let loose. There's a reason I'm that way, and she just walked through my door. With one wild night, I've thrown all my moral guidelines out the window... -
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![The Bright Spot by Jill Shalvis]()
The Bright Spot by Jill Shalvis
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLuna Wright is a lot of things, but sweet and trusting isn’t on the list. However, she’s a sucker for the underdog and a hard-luck story. Adopted at birth, with scant knowledge of her biological family, she’s created her own inner circle, a motley crew which includes her bestie Willow, to help her run the struggling but charming Apple Ridge Farm... -
![Forgot to Say Goodbye by S.L. Scott]()
Forgot to Say Goodbye by S.L. Scott
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNoah Westcott should come with a warning: Too Hot to Handle! The man is stunningly handsome with his embracing brown eyes and lips that make me want to kiss that smirk right off his face. How could I resist? Spoiler: I didn’t. That was my first mistake. I blame him for the second. It should have been easy and fun. No strings attached. No feelings... -
![When Morning Comes by A.M. Wilson]()
When Morning Comes by A.M. Wilson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere are worse things than getting knocked up by your best friend. Right? Kiersten won’t make excuses for living her very best life. But being the life of the party has its downsides—like waking up naked next to her best friend. Ever since Nathan’s wife died a few years ago, he’s avoided commitment. He went from living the family life to a one-and-done mentality. Until Kiersten breaks the news... -
![Told You Twice by Kristen Heitzmann]()
Told You Twice by Kristen Heitzmann
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAlexis Murphy is done messing with the wrong kinds of men. She could not be happier planning a personalized Grace Evangeline wedding with her fiancé, Jeffrey, who is so…right for her. Or is he? Stage star and spokesmodel, Bo Corrigan, could be the ultimate disruption. Alexis—Exi—is caught by his talent and sexual magnetism... -
![First Comes Amor by Cynthia A. Rodriguez]()
First Comes Amor by Cynthia A. Rodriguez
Daniela Figueroa is always single but never lonely. At least that’s what she tells herself each morning she wakes up alone in bed after indulging in late-night shenanigans. When she experiences a mortifying meet cute with her new—and hot as hell—next door neighbor Quintin Lavigne, she’s ready to focus solely on her career...Categorized as:
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![Always You by Denise Grover Swank]()
Always You by Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMatt Osborne had always planned to get married and have a family. But at thirty-four, he's no closer to his goal, so he's decided to embrace his role as the remaining member of the Bachelor Brotherhood. He's only loved one woman-his college sweetheart-but she never shared his dream of a family, preferring to focus on her career and maybe get married someday...
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