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My Big Fat Fake Honeymoon by Lauren Landish
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAlways the bridesmaid, never the bride? Try always the florist. This high-profile wedding gig comes with a dreamy week in paradise. The sun, sand, and sea will make the hard work worth it. Or so I thought until that dream becomes a nightmare. When an old nemesis shows up, my mouth gets me in trouble, and suddenly, I’m pretending to be on my honeymoon. My “groom” is even worse. Lorenzo Toscani... -
The Consequence of Rejection by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA standalone second chance romance by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rachel Van Dyken. You know the universe is trying to tell you something when you get struck by lightning, but only after getting hit on by the elderly, almost getting run over by a semi, and running into the one who got away... -
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The Consequence of Seduction by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFrom New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken. Reid Emory has never had reason to question his luck with the ladies. As the owner of a lethal set of aqua-blue eyes and a devastating grin, this Hollywood heartthrob always brings his A game…but lately his luck seems to have run out... -
Hearts and Llamas by Tara Sivec
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsA Valentine's Day short story from the Chocolate Lover's gang. -
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Player's Kiss by Sienna Blake
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI'm his new favorite game. It was supposed to be my big break—landing the coveted spot as the All Ireland Rugby team's new PR assistant. Instead I've become a glorified babysitter, lumped with the heinous job of keeping their star winger out of trouble and out of the papers. Eoin O'Sullivan. Cocky. Charming. Outrageous. Destined to drive me feckin crazy. Party boy. Ladies man... -
Incorrigible by S.M. Shade
What have I done? Everything was going so well. I have a job that I adore and I just earned my degree in library science. I also have the best friends a girl could want, who weren't about to let my graduation pass without a celebration. It's not their fault. They couldn't have guessed how it would turn out...Categorized as:
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Claiming My Soulmate by Jessica Blake
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI sell the concept of love. But don’t believe in it. Until her. Although I created the world’s most popular dating app, I secretly don’t believe in love. In fact, I think people who do are fairy tale chasing fools. And soulmates? Only idiots would buy into that concept. When my secret gets out, my professional life and my billion dollar company are in jeopardy... -
Lost, Found, Loved : a bad boy new adult romance novel by London Casey, Karolyn James
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's all supposed to be fake. Until it turns real. Bella: My car broke down. Now I'm getting tattooed by the guy who saved me. .. and I'm sort of engaged to him. Don't worry, it's all fake. Well, it's supposed to be. .. Zayne: I've been staring at the wedding invitation for months. She sent it to me as one last jab to my heart. All I want is that one chance to get back at her... -
Cocked and Loaded by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen I slap the handcuffs on her. I’ll be taking her to bed, not jail. Getting involved with the wrong woman can destroy your life. I had to move back home and lose my position as Detective to get away from one. The last thing I need is to repeat my mistake. I finally have what I want. Deputy in my home town, surrounded by family and friends— Life is good... -
Rescue by Rachel Schurig
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe fifth book in the bestselling Ransom series! Lennon can’t remember what it feels like to be happy. He might be one of the famous Ransome brothers, the bassist for the hottest rock group in the country, but fame and fortune can’t fix this. There are nightmares he doesn’t understand. Memories he can’t explain. And always, always the unshakable sense that he’s made a terrible mistake... -
Oops Baby by Stacey Lewis
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPreviously published as The Baby Mistake. Two things you should know about me:. One: I don't make mistakes. Two: I'm never going to settle down with one woman. I'm the fun brother, the jokester, the one who's never serious. .. at least, not until I lose the biggest influence in my life. Now, I'm spiraling out of control, so much so I spent the night after his funeral drowning my sorrows...Categorized as:
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Faithful by S.A. Wolfe
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA bombshell waitress who wants more. A former FBI agent who wants less … except for her. *This is a standalone novel in the FEARSOME Series. Imogene Walsh has always been unapologetically confident and ruthlessly opinionated with people, particularly men. No one is spared from her unfiltered mouth, but it hasn’t seemed to deter Cooper MacKenzie... -
Trying Not To Love You by Amabile Giusti, Hillary Locke
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsHe’s a bad man and she knows it. But sometimes the bad ones are the hardest to resist. Penny Miller is lonely and bored. By day she works at a library; by night she mixes cocktails in a seedy neighbourhood bar... -
One Night Only by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy heart is racing as I knock on his door. Jace Randall is the artist who inspired me to become an art critic, but he’s also an incredibly handsome billionaire who’s agreed to let me interview him. Then his door opens and I realize the photos of him don’t do him justice... -
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A Wonderful Kind of Love by Krista Lakes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Are you thinking what I'm thinking? ” she whispered, pushing her hips against his. The way his pupils dilated nearly did her in. Ethan. There are only two things that make billionaire Ethan White's heart race: fast cars and Laura Corbett. Unfortnately, Laura wants nothing to do with his playboy ways... -
Baby for the Brute: A Fake Boyfriend Romance by Penelope Bloom
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Pretend you’re my boyfriend. Please. ”. She’s a stranger. Big blue eyes. Innocent. Way too pure for my dirty hands. I should tell her to run. I’m bad news. The worst kind. But I’ve never made a habit of doing the right thing. I kiss her because I want her. I want those cherry lips tangled up with mine. I want to claim her. Own her. I want her to learn that she doesn’t make the rules... -
Imperfect Love: Unsupervised (Kindle Worlds Novella) by Cora Kenborn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNiall. I have twenty-eight days to find the perfect wife…. On paper, it seems like I need a life coach, but I’ve managed to get a decent grip on the single-dad thing. As a sought-after photographer with a sexy Irish accent, I have no problem attracting women. Especially crazy ones who can’t take no for an answer... -
My Christmas Doctor by Stephanie Brother
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMedical thriller author Jane Adams is used to writing about doctors and nurses who save lives, but she never expected her own life would be on the line. When she develops a heart condition, the people she usually goes to for assistance with her writing are the ones now helping ensure her survival—including the hunky cardiologist Brian Chase. Brian knows better than to get involved with a patient... -
Forever Sky by Lisa Swallow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the bestselling Blue Phoenix rock star romance series. Forever Sky is the conclusion to Dylan and Sky's story and the final book. The books contains spoilers for the other books in the series and must be read after Summer Sky and Falling Sky. Sky and Dylan have found their forever, wrapped in a world away from rock star Dylan's fame... -
My Bachelor by Tess Oliver
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn enchanting new standalone romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tess Oliver. He was, for lack of a better word, an Adonis, a Greek god of manly perfection. American hero. Self-made millionaire. All-around badass. Sealed with a Kiss has never seen a bachelor like Rafe Rockclyffe before... -
His Secret by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI only had one option: Run away from my wedding. But what I did next was quite unexpected. I fell in love with trouble. My secrets were all piled up when I met Zach. A changed identity, a new name, but the same soft heart. Zach was my new boss, but I couldn’t say no to his demands. He took me by storm and by surprise. I saw a submissive side of me that I didn’t know existed. And then it happened…... -
Temptation by J.D. Hawkins
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat happens when the boy you've wanted your whole life finally wants you back? I'm used to taking what I want, being the best at what I do. During the day, I make big bucks as New York's premiere consultant. At night, I can get any girl I lay my eyes on...Categorized as:
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The Bad Boy Wants Me: A Bad Boy Romance by Georgia Le Carre
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA fun, flirty, humorous, sexy romance with lots of steam. Tori. Cash Hunter is the lead singer of the world famous band, Alkaline. The brooding, shirtless sensation, star of the tabloids, all muscles and tattoos, has been my secret bad boy crush since I was twelve years old. But I’m determined to stop this mad obsession somehow and find a way to forget him, so I’ve come up with a plan... -
Toad by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAerie Boone is a toad. At least according to every news outlet and online hater imaginable. Accusations of lip-syncing. Rumors of being dropped by my label. Reports of celebrity feuds and rivalries. And then there’s my personal favorite…. The pending annulment of a marriage I can’t even remember agreeing to. When you’re the sweetheart of country music, being a headline is a given... -
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Chasing Crazy by Kelly Siskind
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"Chasing Crazy is an entertaining and compelling story about owning who you are. With an endearingly awkward female protagonist, a swoon-worthy male love interest, and Siskind's superb storytelling, this is one of the best New Adult contemporary romances I've read to date. " ~ USA Today Bestselling author, K. A. Tucker. Dear Mom & Dad, I dropped out of school. I’m going backpacking. Sorry... -
Love In Transit by Jana Aston, Ainsley Booth
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe concept:. What if you gave six authors the same blurb? Would the stories look anything the same? Or would they be as different as the authors writing them? The blurb:. You know those people that have a house full of motivational slogans? Embrace Every Moment, stamped on their coffee mugs. Always Kiss Me Goodnight painted above their perfectly made beds. I’m not one of those people... -
Claiming Amelia by Jessica Blake
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s back. She’s beautiful. And I plan to make her mine. Although I come from a family who talks with their fists, I rule the Southside of Boston more strategically. .. with brains, and a little brawn, if necessary. Mess with me, and I'll take you down. What I don’t expect is to be taken to my knees by little Amelia Byrne, the blue-eyed goddess who’s swept back into my life... -
Tempting by Sophie Brooks
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPenny’s new boss is her baby’s daddy, but neither of them knows that. .. Blake. Wealth, charm, and a good time. That’s all I can offer a woman, and that’s how I like it. Until her . The pale beauty from the masquerade ball captured my attention in a way no other woman has. Her charm, wit, grace… for once in my life, I want to offer someone more, but I can’t... -
Single Dad's Fake Bride by Nikki Chase
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy billionaire boss wants me to marry him. But this is no office romance. This is just pretend. Or at least it’s supposed to be. .. until feelings get involved. Now I want him and his daughter to be my real family. But I have a secret that could destroy everything. Ethan Hunter is a self-made billionaire. He also happens to be devastatingly handsome... -
Hate at First Sight by Penelope Bloom
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEight years wasn’t long enough to forget what he did. I didn’t forget the secrets, the lies, and the betrayals. I didn’t forget that he single-handedly ruined my life. But now he’s back, and he’s still not done with me. My nightmare. My dream. My dark, broken prince. Aribelle. He was my own personal apocalypse,. But I moved on. I healed. I built a new life... -
Royally Tricked by Misha Bell, Anna Zaires
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA daredevil prince wants to pay me mega-bucks to train him to hold his breath underwater for ten minutes? Sign me up. Except I’m a magician, not a stunt consultant. My record-beating dive without air was a trick. Of course, I can’t tell that to my client, the royally hot Anatolio Cezaroff, a. k. a. Tigger. Not if I want to be able to pay my rent. Also, I’m not exactly comfortable around germs... -
The Billionaire Bachelor's Surprise Baby by Ella Jade
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan an unexpected baby and a quirky nanny tame a wild billionaire? I knocked up a twenty year old waitress but in my defense I thought she was twenty-two. Seriously. It was a sex-fueled fun three weeks with no strings until she got possessive of my time and my money. No one tells me where to be and when to be there and no one is entitled to my fortune... -
Marrying his Brother by Tia Siren
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe wants to marry my brother. I want to marry her. I’ll settle for a fake-engagement. But I won’t give up until I win… for real. I’m Harry, the better brother – even if I’m the black sheep of the family. Amber's my brother's ex. Too bad William broke her heart. Now I’m taking over. I can love her so much deeper than he. Bring her to ecstasy with my touch... -
Feral Voice by Athena Wright
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWild, arrogant and charismatic rock star Kell has left his band Feral Silence, leaving rampant speculation and mourning fans in his wake. Indie journalist Emily and her best friend Dylan get the biggest break of their careers when they’re hired to write about Kell’s journey to solo stardom. Emily is determined to prove herself in the industry and show the real Kell to the world... -
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Hooked on Trouble by Kelly Siskind
Reality bites. Hard. The last time Raven did “real” was sixteen months ago, when she spent one unforgettable night with the tattooed, impossibly sexy Nico, and then he disappeared the next day. Since then, she’s kept her guard up and her feelings to herself. She doesn’t have time for relationship drama when she’s busy searching for her long lost sister...Categorized as:
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Clickbait by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA New Adult Romantic Comedy coming February 3 from Lisa Suzanne! I run a popular dating and relationship blog in San Diego. People think I’ll spill their secrets all over social media—and that’s probably true. One mention from me can make you the hottest commodity in town or sink your social life. I protect my friends, but others sometimes end up as clickbait... -
Burn by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMilena Wellington, general manager of the Wellington Plaza, may have been raised in a world of privilege, but she’s worked hard for her professional success, and she’s not about to let anyone take that from her... -
Taming Mr. Flirt by A.M. Madden, Joanne Schwehm
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHere’s a tip: never say never. It all started in a barn, rolling around in the hay with a hot brunette. When I hooked up at my best friend’s wedding with the bride’s best friend, I had hay in places it should never be. And how my bowtie ended up around my dick was an entirely different story. I’ll give you a minute to consider the possibilities...Categorized as:
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The Scars I Bare by J.L. Berg
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvery scar tells a story. .. Some are etched on the skin, for the whole world to see. Others are buried deep, so deep, only the heart can truly find them. Dean Sutherland was the quintessential guy next door. Strong and dependable, with a heart of gold, he knew exactly where his life was headed. Until one fateful night at sea ripped away everything. Now he’s adrift, a man without a purpose...Categorized as:
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This One's For You by Taylor Holloway
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPlaying pretend with a rock superstar. Bad boy rockstar Ian Conroe knows how to put on a show. Whether he's making the crowd beg for more with a pulse pounding drum solo, or making my body long for another heart-stopping kiss, Ian is completely magnetic. But it's not just me he's performing for. He gave me the chance of a lifetime, inviting me to film his band's tour... -
Dream Lover : A Fake Boyfriend Romance by Ryan Michele
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author Ryan Michele comes a brand new spicy contemporary romance series full of propositions and proposals. My brother is getting married, but before he gets hitched, he and his soon to be Mrs. decide to have a co-bachelor/bachelorette celebration in Vegas. A week in sin city? Sign me up. That’s until they hit me with a bomb... -
Mine by Kim Linwood
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe stole my heart. I'll steal everything else. Hunter Campbell is ridiculously wealthy, totally full of himself, and completely, deliciously lickable. It's no wonder women are lining up at the chance to win his heart. But not me, I'm not here for his love. I'm here for his whole freakin' island. See, I grew up in paradise, right up until his family ripped it away from us... -
Beyond Repair by Kelly Lincoln
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive years ago, Brooke had everything she wanted… until it disappeared like a magic trick. While she grieved the loss of her perfect future, fate sealed it. Moving on wasn’t an option. It was a requirement. Now, Brooke has more money than she knows what to do with. But she also has panic attacks, no relationships outside her family, and a daughter... -
Wild Card by Ava Ashley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe hits that hurt the most are the ones you don’t see coming. For me, that hit came six years ago when the girl next door, my best friend, betrayed me. I’ve spent every day since then learning how to protect myself. How to fight. How to shove the memories of her so deep they never see the light of day. The taste of her lips, the brush of her hair against my face as we . .. anyway, it worked... -
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Adrenaline Crush by Sunniva Dee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExtreme-sport junkie, Cameron, is every woman's dream. Except he's not the fall-in-love kinda guy. Cam's friend with benefits, Swedish Ingela, can't stop loving on-and-off-again boyfriend, Bo, even though it's killing her. Moving on seems impossible. And don't longtime loves deserve (yet another) second chance? ***Warning: this new adult novel contains strong language and explicit love***... -
Off Limits Neighbor by Penny Wylder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm supposed to stay away from the trouble-making hot guy next door. But what if he comes knocking? I grew up in a tiny cul-de-sac lovingly dubbed "Rejects Corner. ". Potholes, broken pipes, fallen trees, it was a dump, but my parents never minded. Nothing bothered them except the boys next door. Trouble making teens. Wicked rumors. In short? Danger danger, keep away... -
Single Mom Wanted for Fake Marriage (A Billionaire Romance) by Aubrey Dark
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“I need a wife. ”. William Fawkes is desperate. With one month left before his father's inheritance gets split, the billionaire realizes that his brothers will end up with the majority of the company he's been running. Unless he finds someone to inherit the spousal shares. .. “Marry me, or go to jail. ”. Sierra's dad taught her how to be a thief: Get in and get out with more than you came with...Categorized as:
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The Killer's Fake Bride: A Possessive Dark Mafia Romance by B. B. Hamel
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOne night to get pregnant. One afternoon to say, I Do. Matteo Franco was supposed to kill a man. Instead, I spent one delicious night with that dark and brutal stranger, and walked away dizzy and aching for more. But I’m a Healy princess. My life is for my family, and Matteo’s a Valentino soldier, my sworn nemesis. All that changes when I find out I’m pregnant with his child... -
Detoured by Love by Michelle Lynn
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCarly Lincoln is just months away from claiming her overdue promotion. The plush corner office, the view, the prestige is finally within her grasp. She’s worked her entire life to make her dream, her reality. But when an unexpected boulder blocks her perfectly paved path, Carly is forced to reevaluate her goals. Bryant Garrity is just months away from another season... -
Sunshine & Whiskey by R.L. Griffin
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes the best things in life come from the unexpected. So if you lower your expectations, then you’ll never be disappointed. Sound cheesy? It is, but it's also true. Clichés come from a grain of truth…like a man with a Porsche is compensating for something, or once a cheater always a cheater—you get the idea. Sorry, I digress. I'm supposed to be telling you what this book is about...Categorized as:
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