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Fighting with Honor (Men of Honor) by K.C. Lynn
Once a man pledges his honor to his country, that sacrifice is embedded in his soul forever. For years he’s trained to fight, kill, and do whatever necessary to protect his country and its freedom, even if it means giving his own life. He becomes more of a machine than human—one that’s built to destroy the enemy. When it’s time to turn in his weapons, he never forgets the skills he learned... -
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HOT Shadows by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEverly Fairhope is desperate. When threats against her mother’s life escalate, there’s only one man she can turn to. But he’s as likely to slam the door in her face as he is to help her.Special Ops soldier Jax “Gem” Stone didn’t think he’d see Everly again after the abrupt way she walked out of his life and got engaged to someone else...Categorized as:
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![Lunchtime Chronicles: Whiskey Glazed by Reana Malori]()
Lunchtime Chronicles: Whiskey Glazed by Reana Malori
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTemptation can make the strongest man bend to his knees and forsake everyone else for just one taste.When you combine brown sugar and honey with bourbon whiskey, you get something sweet, sticky, and unforgettable. You experience a flavor that will burst on your tongue and make you fall in love with the taste.She was forbidden. Untouchable. But that didn’t stop his desire for her... -
![Wicked Instinct by Em Petrova]()
Wicked Instinct by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTemptation and spy games never mix. But that won’t stop them from trying…Special Operator Connor Lachlan is stronger than ever, proving that not even a biowarfare attack can keep himdown for long. His new mission? Stop the terrorist who is distributing military weapons to civilians. He knows he’ll succeed... -
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![Lunchtime Chronicles: Black Velvet by Reana Malori, Lunchtime Chronicles]()
Lunchtime Chronicles: Black Velvet by Reana Malori, Lunchtime Chronicles
To see her is to want her. To touch her is to crave her. To love her is to give her everything you are.Jasmine has always been the strong one, the person everyone else depends on. She never thought to take care of herself first. But now it's time for her to give over control to someone else... -
![Drive Her Wild by J.L. Quick]()
Drive Her Wild by J.L. Quick
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFourteen Shades of Day 12Moving to Coal’s Lake to take over her uncle’s veterinary practice should be seamless.That is, until Amaya runs into Jack. He’s a smug and cocky… but hot as sin and charming as hell.Enough that if she’s not careful, she might not be able to pump the brakes with him.Drive Her Wild is a deliciously spicy, enemies-to-lovers, meet cute with a splash of kink... -
![Shake & Bake by Abigail Roux]()
Shake & Bake by Abigail Roux
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBecause the author lost a bet, here's a scene that involves Ty, Zane, and being inappropriately turned on by bread... -
![The Client by KanyeInterruptedMe, Kimber Lee]()
The Client by KanyeInterruptedMe, Kimber Lee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRule #1: Always be armed and alert when you're on duty. Rule #2: Treat everyone and everything with suspicion. Rule #3: Be unobtrusive. and Rule #4: Do not fuck the client. It's taken Lena years to shed her wild child image and be taken seriously by her family. With three older brothers and a father who thinks she's porcelain, she's used to having to prove herself...Categorized as:
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ACE by Mary Kennedy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAlex "Ace" Mills is an integral part of the Steel Patriots MC. His brothers, and by extension, their wives are a huge part of his life. They love him - even if he can't stand to physically touch any of them. It isn't his fault...it was something he was working on every day... -
![The Lunchtime Chonicles: Merlot by Rose S. Marie, Lunchtime Chronicles]()
The Lunchtime Chonicles: Merlot by Rose S. Marie, Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAmber EverlyMateo Lennox is the lead vocalist and one half of the world's most beloved twin duo 2L, a band that has made waves globally. You can not consume social media without seeing he and his brother's face in an ad or hearing about how riveting his deep husky voice is or how beautiful the strum of his brother's guitar is. They say their music can make any woman fall in love and lose herself...Categorized as:
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![House Of Payne: Rude by Stacy Gail]()
House Of Payne: Rude by Stacy Gail
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Last Thing She Wanted… From the moment Sass Stone overheard her social worker call her “broken,” she’s been hell-bent on proving her wrong. A broken woman doesn't have a posse of kickass friends, a foodie lover’s dream job and a string of pretty boys she enjoys playing with. Sure, she has scars, but they’re buried so far down no one even knows they’re there... -
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Ray by Maren Smith
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBy trying to save my marriage… I may have just ended it. I have an amazing wife and I’m not about to lose her because I stopped putting in an effort.As a former Army Captain, I decide to bite the bullet and get my act together. It's time to put boots on the ground and show her who’s the Master in our house.Only problem is… now she thinks I’m having an affair... -
![Her Twisted Protector by Cassi Hart]()
Her Twisted Protector by Cassi Hart
AliaSomeone is spying on me, listening to me, breaking into my apartment, and moving my things, even watching me sleep. I can never catch them in the act, but I know someone is stalking me. Yet no one believes me, instead blaming my overactive imagination and school stress. Left to protect myself, I find a gym where I can learn self-defense, and . . . I meet him... -
![Defiance by Cherise Sinclair]()
Defiance by Cherise Sinclair
Z’s day begins with sadness A phone call from a dying friend leaves psychologist Zachary Grayson determined to fulfill the old survivalist’s request--a send-off that will comfort his grieving sons. And then turns deadly The death threat is only the beginning…because the letter isn’t a hoax. Z walks out of his office into a barrage of bullets... -
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![Hard as Steel by Laura Kaye]()
Hard as Steel by Laura Kaye
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter identifying her employer's dangerous enemies, Jessica Jakes takes refuge at the compound of the Raven Riders Motorcycle Club. Fellow Hard Ink tattooist and Raven leader Ike Young promises to keep Jess safe for as long as it takes, which would be perfect if his close, personal, round-the-clock protection didn't make it so hard to hide just how much she wants him—and always has...Categorized as:
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![Scars and Stripes by Tiffany Reisz]()
Scars and Stripes by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe Last Good Knight: An Original Sinners novella told in five parts.Part I: Scars and StripesIt's lust at first sight when Mistress Nora encounters a sexy newcomer to The 8th Circle. She's happy for the distraction, since she left her lover, Søren, but her session with Lance is cut short when her boss, Kingsley Edge, reveals they're all in danger…... -
![Getting Screwged: A Billionaire Bodyguard Christmas Romance by Penelope Wylde]()
Getting Screwged: A Billionaire Bodyguard Christmas Romance by Penelope Wylde
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTurn the Elf on the shelf away for this naughty tale! Christmas comes once a year, but Eve will be coming every night!I get what I want. But my hot bodyguard knows every little sweet thing my body needs this Christmas. It's Christmas eve, just another day for me. Staying home to unwrap presents in an empty home isn't my idea of fun... -
![Power Struggle: Carnal Expectations by Bex Dawn]()
Power Struggle: Carnal Expectations by Bex Dawn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOn the outside, I’m a strong, beautiful, ruthless woman who destroys the courtroom during the day, and men's hearts at night. But on the inside…I’m just as broken and messed up as everyone else.Unfortunately, it doesn't fit my career or status to be weak. It’s vital that the image and walls I’ve spent my whole life erecting stay solidly in place...Categorized as:
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![Everything and More by K. Lashaun]()
Everything and More by K. Lashaun
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMoments before Rumor Finley is set to board a plane and fly across the country for her baby sister's wedding, her quick temper lands her in a rental car with a man she loved to annoy, the groom’s cousin, West Vaughn.West didn’t get Rumor. At all. True, he’d engaged with her in insult battles for the last five years, but the woman was still an enigma he wasn’t sure he wanted to solve... -
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Lustre Lost by Ellie Lukas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf it is true love you seek, Search before the new moons peak… Nestled in the mountains, the little town of Lustre Lake is steeped in lore. Tilly Collins, the owner of the local bakery, is an absolute believer. A true romantic. Her grandparents met beside the legendary Lake on the night of a rare Black Moon and had a forever kind of love. The kind of love she yearns for with all of her heart... -
![One Night with a Santini by Melissa Schroeder]()
One Night with a Santini by Melissa Schroeder
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe was searching for something that was missing from his life. Brando Santini is headed to New Orleans to blow off some steam with a few of his buddies. The respite from his life as a Marine doesn’t really seem to do the trick until he runs into his college crush, Kaitlin Fitzpatrick. After a little dancing and a few drinks, they end up in bed together and Brando knows she’s the one for him... -
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Creed by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings[Siren Publishing: The Stormy Glenn ManLove Collection: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA] Creed lives on the top of a mountain for a reason. He doesn't like people. When his quiet is invaded by thugs with guns, Creed pulls his out, and his is bigger. Finding Tyler in the aftermath was a bonus he didn't want... -
![The Lunchtime Chronicles: Pinot Grigio by Rose Marie, Lunchtime Chronicles]()
The Lunchtime Chronicles: Pinot Grigio by Rose Marie, Lunchtime Chronicles
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHarlow KennedyMarcelo Lennox is the lead guitarist and second half of the world's sexy twin duo 2L, a band that is notorious worldwide. Walking down the street without seeing his and his brother's faces is impossible, nor can one listen to a podcast or streaming service without his brother's deep husky voice serenading you or being captivated by the alluring strum of his guitar...Categorized as:
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![My Anti-Valentine by Danielle Allen]()
My Anti-Valentine by Danielle Allen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter a brunch with my best friends, I usually spend February 14th watching horror movies because Valentine’s Day is not a real holiday. It’s a corporate scheme that was designed to monetize fake romance. It’s a capitalistic scam to profit off performative love. This year, I agreed to be Emmanuel’s date to his cousin’s wedding because we’re friends and he needed me...Categorized as:
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![Hot Mess 2 by Stormy Glenn]()
Hot Mess 2 by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings[Siren Publishing: The Stormy Glenn ManLove Collection: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA]As a lieutenant on the city's elite SWAT team, I had a job I loved. I lived in a beautiful penthouse apartment overlooking the city park. And the love of my life spent every night in my arms. My life was pretty damn good.Which was why I was not thrilled that someone was messing with it... -
![I'll Be Home For Christmas by Jessica Scott]()
I'll Be Home For Christmas by Jessica Scott
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBest Ebook Romances of 2013 ~ Library Journal "Jessica Scott should be on every reader's list." --Brenda Novak, New York Times Bestselling Author I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS There's nothing in the world Army Sergeant Vic Carponti loves more than his wife and his country. Smart-mouthed and easy tempered, he takes everything as a joke . . -
![My Guardian Angelo by Stormy Glenn]()
My Guardian Angelo by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGoing undercover to find the commander of his marine unit was supposed to be the easy part. When his cover is blown, Lieutenant Bill Harrison doesn’t know whether to hold on for the dangerous ride or jump. With a drug lord determined to take them out, Bill has to rely on his skills and the sexy guardian angel sent to save him... -
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Harley's Heart by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter being rescued from ten months spent in hell, all Harlan Thomas wants to do is go home to the one man whose memory kept him alive. Trouble is, Miko is not where Harley left him. Mitsuaki Thomas was heartbroken when his husband didn’t come home from a mission. He didn’t give up when the letters stopped or even when his mother-in-law had a funeral for Harley... -
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Waiting to Breathe by Stormy Glenn
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCecil Montgomery took one look at Manuel Lopez and knew he wanted the handsome Marine in his life. Convincing Manny of that might be harder than anything Cecil has ever faced before, especially when fate seems determined to keep them apart. After one night of passion in the arms of Cecil Montgomery, Manuel Lopez runs in the other direction... -
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Rumor by Skye Jordan
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFormer Navy SEAL Josh Marx thinks he has it all figured out. He’s living the bachelor lifestyle in southern California, running risk assessment for the Renegades, but most importantly, he’s finally gotten over the unrequited love he’s harbored for his former teammate’s ex wife. Then his buddy calls from overseas, worried because he hasn’t heard from his ex, and asks Josh to check in on her... -
![Tongue Deep: A Novella by India T Norfleet]()
Tongue Deep: A Novella by India T Norfleet
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShantay Anderson doesn’t loathe many people but if she had to appoint anyone to the number one spot on her practically nonexistent list, the name Harlem Demetri would instantly appear. From the moment Shantay first met the cocky, arrogant yet dangerously sexy man, she wanted to wring his neck but quiet as it’s kept, she wouldn’t mind him giving her a ride while doing so... -
![Too Far Gone by Marliss Melton]()
Too Far Gone by Marliss Melton
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEllie Stuart's life ended the day her children were stolen from her. Driving on a Virginia backroad, Ellie was ambushed by two men who violently pulled her from her car and drove off with her three sons inside. Devastated, Ellie begs the police to bring her babies home. But the authorities wonder if this stressed-out single mom may not be telling the whole truth about what happened that day..Categorized as:
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![Possession by Melissa Schroeder]()
Possession by Melissa Schroeder
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLoving a military man isn't always easy and sometimes living with him is impossible. Possession: A Little Harmless Military Romance Book 2 Deke Berg has been in love with Samantha for ten years. From the moment they met, they could never keep their hands off each other. Their marriage was volatile and short-lived, and they were both much too young... -
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Starr's Awakening by Kennedy Layne
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCatori Starr has been lost in a crippling grief since losing her husband, Red. Since learning he went MIA on a rescue mission abroad, she has existed more than lived. She’s a shell of who she used to be. Restarting Red Starr HRT is a last-ditch opportunity to overcome her pain—and keep her husband’s legacy alive... -
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![Badass - The Prequel: A Billionaire Military Romance by Leslie Johnson, Elle Dawson]()
Badass - The Prequel: A Billionaire Military Romance by Leslie Johnson, Elle Dawson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you grow up getting everything you want, it's hard to give everything you have. Billionaire playboy Link Duffy dumps his parent-approved girlfriend hours after he walks across the stage. Hell, he's over it. Goodbye. Good riddance. Now he’s free to do anything he wants. A crazy graduation night party ends with the ultimate hookup. It’s just him and the girl of his dreams... -
![Protect & Serve by Mia Madison]()
Protect & Serve by Mia Madison
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the life that I led, love was the last thing on my mind. My father’s a lawyer who finally managed to get a conviction to stick to a major drug dealer. He wasn’t even in jail for a week when the threats started rolling in. Now a security team is guarding the house 24/7 and I’m forbidden to leave the premises without my new babysitter. Trent Morgan. Sexy bodyguard extraordinaire...Categorized as:
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![Brad's Rock by Bellann Summer]()
Brad's Rock by Bellann Summer
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings[Siren Everlasting Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA] Top tracker Rock Morrison travels from Alaska to interview with Rescue for Hire. Short and wiry, sporting long dreadlocks, tattoos, and piercings, Rock knows what he wants, and now, after meeting Brad Hayward, who he wants. Brad Hayward may be tall, muscled, and an all-American blond... -
![Hurt Me (KKinky Reads Collection) by Ker Dukey, K. Webster]()
Hurt Me (KKinky Reads Collection) by Ker Dukey, K. Webster
From international bestselling authors, Ker Dukey and K Webster comes a fast-paced, hot, MM instalove standalone lunchtime read from their KKinky Reads collection! I got my dream from a young age. The lead singer of one of the most popular bands in the world—Berlin Scandal. I’m a rock god. But underneath the façade of living the dream is dark secret consuming me... -
![Cooper: The Ties That Bind by Liliana Hart]()
Cooper: The Ties That Bind by Liliana Hart
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCooper MacKenzie lives for the job. At least he did before his marriage. But doing the occasional undercover job for his cousin and keeping it secret from his wife isn't settling well in his gut. Claire has come a long way from being a shy librarian, but she's no one's fool. She knows her husband is keeping something from her... -
![The Awakening by Erika Wilde, Janelle Denison]()
The Awakening by Erika Wilde, Janelle Denison
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAfter nearly twenty years of marriage, Jillian Noble is ready to put some spice back into her sex life with her gorgeous husband, Dean. After seducing him at his office, Jillian reveals what she wants, and her husband is more than happy to oblige... -
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Bad Santa by Jordan Silver
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGrant Lorenz is a foul mouthed marine who's having a very bad day. A judge has ordered him to do a stint as the mall Santa or go straight to jail. Now he's mad at the world and have a chip on his shoulder, and anyone who gets in his way is going to catch hellfire. Then the new boss lady gets in his face and he decides to teach her a lesson... -
![The Journal Of Sanctuary One by R.J. Scott]()
The Journal Of Sanctuary One by R.J. Scott
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJake spends every Christmas at Sanctuary 1. From a small child the cabin was home for his family in the special season, and with the third anniversary of his dad's death approaching he arranges for Kayden, Beckett and himself to meet at the cabin a few days before Christmas. When a snowstorm means Kayden is blocked in NY with Beckett, Jake ends up in the cabin on his own... -
![Tropical Heat by Cherry Adair]()
Tropical Heat by Cherry Adair
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNever before released as a standalone novella! Previously published in the anthology Rescue Me. When Dr. Elizabeth Goodall is kidnapped and held captive in the African jungle, her only hope for rescue is counterterrorist operative Sam Pelton. But to escape from a brutal warlord, they must confront a powerful attraction that could prove more treacherous than the wilds of the jungle... -
![The Escort by Kimber Lee, KanyeInterruptedMe]()
The Escort by Kimber Lee, KanyeInterruptedMe
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“You ever think about letting your hair loose?” Ashton asked, his breath kissing Amor’s neck as they waltzed.“My hair’s fine,” Amor snapped in annoyance.Ashton chuckled. “That’s not what I meant.”His hands slowly hiked up the hem of her dress and her breath caught.“What are you doing?” She uneasily glanced around at the dancing couples.“Giving a new meaning to dirty dancing,” he replied quietly... -
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![Nail Down by Kaily Hart]()
Nail Down by Kaily Hart
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWard Andrade. Former Navy SEAL. Reluctant hero. Moody loner. Spectacular in the sack. At least, he had been before the only life he’d ever wanted chewed him up and spit him out. Now? Who the hell knew? It’s been three years and he’s still taking one day at a time. Quinn Devlin. Old money. Unapologetic optimist. Complete klutz. Self-confessed black sheep... -
![First Temptation, A Covert Affairs Novel by Skye Jordan, Joan Swan]()
First Temptation, A Covert Affairs Novel by Skye Jordan, Joan Swan
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Skye Jordan amps the heat with a dash of suspense in this sexy suspense series. Counterterrorist agent Taft Walker is up for the challenge of posing as an adult store owner with a new female undercover partner who is also a sex-toy virgin. At least until he sees the real woman beneath her tough façade... -
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Beyond Duty by S.J.D. Peterson
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPart of the Goodreads M/M Romance group's Love is Always Write event. Story Prompt PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Sexy Marine sitting on the floor, shirtless with just fatigue pants, another sexy Marine leaning down with his hand resting on the other Marine's lower stomach. Matching tattoos on their shoulders and upper arms. STORY LETTER: Dear Author, He's been in my life for two decades...Categorized as:
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Tuck & Cover by S.J.D. Peterson
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratings2nd Edition (Battle Buddy and Tuck & Cover combined)Battle Buddy At nineteen, Shane Tucker joins the army. Tucker is gay but not ready to be open about it, and Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell seems like a convenient way to avoid dealing with his sexuality. The army suits Tucker; he does well from the beginning. Then, during boot camp, he’s assigned a “battle buddy,” Owen Bradford... -
![Forbidden Feast: A Blakely After Dark Novella by Kira Blakely]()
Forbidden Feast: A Blakely After Dark Novella by Kira Blakely
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA gold letter, wrapper in diamonds, addressed to me. “You are cordially invited to Mystique Island.” It’s a Thanksgiving feast fit for a king, and I’m the main course. This getaway is for wild, but there’s nothing wild about it for me. I have a plan and a goal. There’s only one man that I want, and he’s going to lick his plate clean. Pretty please with a cherry on top. My cherry... -
![Breakaway by Noelle Adams]()
Breakaway by Noelle Adams
I've spent most of my life in love with Elias Magnusson, powerful heir to a fortune who has always hidden his kind heart beneath an icy cool front. He's never seen me as anything but a quiet family friend, but he falls passionately in love with me over and over again in my daydreams...
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