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Hero's Heart by Janie Crouch
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe was out of the game.He should've stayed that way.When a former FBI colleague asks Callum Webb to rescue the kidnapped daughter of an American bigwig in eastern Europe, Callum’s just got one word for him...No.Okay, actually two words: hell, no.Callum is out of the international law enforcement game and has been for a long time... -
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Sisco by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFormer SEAL and new LSI-MT Keeper, Sisco Aguilar, never expected his day at the hospital to turn into a nightmare.All he wanted was to finish his paramedic recertification and head home. But instead, he found himself thrust into a life-or-death hostage situation, protecting a terrified little girl and her stunning, single mother.Lenore Keller’s day was meant to be filled with hope... -
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![Dolby by Maryann Jordan]()
Dolby by Maryann Jordan
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDolby had earned his down time, eager for the solitude. Then he met her.One innocent night with a beautiful woman as they sheltered from the storm, Dolby wanted a chance to know her more. But with the morning light, she was gone.Marcia had spent years dealing with the crippling fear of strangers. Then she met him... -
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Second Chance Love by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI was his wife… but he left me.He broke my heart once, and if given the chance, he’d probably do it again.Which is why I’ve tried to get over him.I’ve dated, I’ve tried to let loose, but no matter how hard I try, my thoughts always return to Nash.Every guy I meet I compare to him.He was always overprotective and possessive... -
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![His Wounded Heart: Small Town Romance by Caitlyn O'Leary]()
His Wounded Heart: Small Town Romance by Caitlyn O'Leary
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s my soulmate. But will I be enough to heal his wounded heart?SimonThe Navy’s been my life. Being a SEAL is all I ever wanted, commanding them a dream come true. But I lost sight of everything else and missed the big things—things going on right in front of me. How could I not see how much my sister needed me? I knew her husband was off and should have checked him out...Categorized as:
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![...And A Wake-Up by Giulia Lagomarsino, Reggie Deanching]()
...And A Wake-Up by Giulia Lagomarsino, Reggie Deanching
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI should be on Island Time right now.They say no man is an island.Well, let me tell you something. I was born for island living.I like to drink, smoke my cigars, and sleep under my favorite hat.That’s my idea of a good time.Island living isn’t for everyone, especially the guys at OPS.You would think as former military that I would fit right in... -
![Saving Logan by Kaci Rose]()
Saving Logan by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's lost his voice. She's here to teach him to speak to the world again.FaithI love helping people communicate that can't. It’s why I became an ASL teacher.Getting to work with military men and women who were injured in action? Sign me up. I can’t think of a better way to help.I pride myself on keeping things professional…until him... -
![Fang's Enlightenment by Ciara St James]()
Fang's Enlightenment by Ciara St James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThings refuse to quiet down around Tenillo for Fang and his club, the Ares Infidels MC. No matter how many bad guys they bring to justice, they find there are more in need of their kind of vigilantism. For Fang, that’s alright by him. He joins the Ares Infidels to be part of a brotherhood that’s bigger than just him and his club brothers. He joins to have a bigger family... -
![Protecting Kiera by Susan Stoker]()
Protecting Kiera by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis book was previously published in Kindle Worlds and even though it has a new cover, has not changed significantly. Cooper Nelson’s SEAL career was cut drastically short when an explosion left him almost completely deaf... -
![Faithful Cowboy by Hope Ford]()
Faithful Cowboy by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Hope Ford brings you a steamy cowboy romance about a romance author that doesn’t believe in love until she meets a wounded warrior that teaches her that real all-consuming love can withstand anything.HaileyI’m a romance novelist who no longer believes in love.My agent keeps calling it writer’s block, but I think what I have is more permanent... -
![Wilder by K.B. Winters]()
Wilder by K.B. Winters
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaven Yates is everything I never knew I wanted. Headstrong, independent and a body that just won't quit. Unfortunately, neither will her ex. He's determined to take the club down—and her with it. I'll do whatever it takes to protect her. Even if that means war. But Maven's not making it easy. The more I try to get close to her, the more she pushes me away. She says she's too old for me... -
![Starting Over With You by Darlene Tallman]()
Starting Over With You by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsManuel “Manny” Alvarez I will never regret my actions that led to me spending five years in prison... -
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Meant to be Falling by Alexandra Hale
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the boss's wife asks me to fill in for a stranger photoshoot the only answer is yes.And man am I glad I did. At twenty-three, most people think I have no business chasing after the divorced, single mom more than a decade older than me.But they’d be wrong.I’ve lived more in my time than most will in the entirety of theirs... -
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Blade by Sybil Bartel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBattle born.SEAL.Loner.Ringing out of BUD/S was never an option. Third generation Navy SEAL, the Teams were in my blood. I earned my Trident, and a year later my brother earned his.As Tier One operators, the battlefield was our playground.Then I got a cryptic call. Enemy combatants, coordinated attack, no survivors, catastrophic loss—my brother was dead... -
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![Bear by Harley Wylde]()
Bear by Harley Wylde
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFaith – I fell for Spade when I was only sixteen. He got me pregnant, and moved me into a house with him. Then I saw his true colors. He beat me. Made me lose my baby. It’s been eighteen years and I’m still trapped, until I find the courage to take my girls and run. I didn’t count on finding another biker. This one seems different. He’s kinder. Gentler. And I think he may be just what we need...Categorized as:
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![Dear Huxley: Heart of a Wounded Hero by Layne Daniels]()
Dear Huxley: Heart of a Wounded Hero by Layne Daniels
This summer, my older brother and I both came home. Me, toting a college degree and a job with the city attorney. Him, with a decade of service to our country and a brotherhood of guys who followed him home.Eavesdropping like the nosy little sister I’ll always be, I overheard them talking about the only one in their team who reenlisted. I’m intrigued...Categorized as:
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![Ride Me Sweetheart (Sweetheart, Colorado) by Jordan Marie]()
Ride Me Sweetheart (Sweetheart, Colorado) by Jordan Marie
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs the Vice President of the Chrome Saints MC, “Keys” Valor is a complete cynic.Nothing could surprise him. He’s seen the absolute worst in people. But he’s never seen the likes of Finley Akers. She’s sassy and sweet, with a body that makes every single part of him stand at attention. In his world women only have one use. And he sure wouldn’t mind taking Finley for a ride, but that’s it... -
![Barefoot with a Stranger by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Barefoot with a Stranger by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrancesca Rossi might be the youngest in a long line of badass siblings, but this computer whiz would rather hack a database than pack a pistol for the family business in Barefoot Bay. When an assignment forces her out of her comfort zone and into the field, Chessie decides to amp up the excitement quotient and has her first one night stand with a sexy stranger she’ll never see again... -
![Catch and Release by Lori Matthews]()
Catch and Release by Lori Matthews
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCallahan Security is Back!!!Jake Boxer wants a vacation, but when Jameson Drake calls and asks for a favor, he has no choice. Drake's accountant is in trouble and needs protection, so Jake agrees to take on the job. Little does he know the accountant is not only brilliant but drop-dead gorgeous... -
![Forever Us by Scarlett Avery]()
Forever Us by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe likes her relationships uncomplicated.So does he.An illicit weekend between them makes things… well, complicated.Love is for pussies…Ciara learned that the hard way.She likes her relationships uncomplicated.She isn’t girlfriend material…And she couldn’t care less.She has specific set of rules when it comes to men—love ’em and leave ’em.Nikolaj is a force of nature... -
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Chaos MC: The Complete Series by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis bundle includes edited and updated versions of all four Chaos MC books, with all new epilogues, as well as a bonus novella - Chasing Stacy. If you like alpha males, strong, sassy heroines, sexy times, and sweet moments, then this is the series for you!Saving Claire is escaping a bad situation, and runs into Jax. Literally. He’ll do so much more than just protect her... -
![Eats for Free by Danielle Allen]()
Eats for Free by Danielle Allen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEats for FreeA Veterans Day Hot Holiday HookupThe sign said Veterans eat for free.And that’s exactly what I let him do... -
![Stormswept Colorado by Hannah Shield]()
Stormswept Colorado by Hannah Shield
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe thinks I’m a spoiled diva. I think he’s a grumpy control freak.But when a snowstorm traps us together, there’s nothing but heat.I try to bring happiness into the world with my music. So why does Police Chief Teller Landry scowl at me like it’s his full-time job? The man is larger than life. Intimidating enough to make me nervous... -
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Big Merry Miner by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLuciaI work hard to make sure I’m ready to take over the family business, but it never seems to matter to my family as much as my relationship status. Now that I’m visiting them for Christmas, I feel like I’m caught between a rock and a hard place. You see, in a moment of panic, I told them that I was finally bringing someone home to meet them... -
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![My Mountain Man Protector by Sadie King]()
My Mountain Man Protector by Sadie King
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe can't remember and he can't forget... She's the one woman I'm not meant to fall for. But when I rescue Kaci, there's no turning back. The accident made her forget and she can't remember who I am. I have until her memory returns to make her fall in love with me... -
![My Mountain Man Returns by Sadie King]()
My Mountain Man Returns by Sadie King
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA secret baby and a second chance...Suzie gets a shock when her ex turns up all the way from England. But it's nothing compared to the shock he gets when he finds out what she's been keeping from him.My Mountain Man Returns is a secret baby, second chance romance featuring an ex-military hero and the curvy girl he tracks halfway across the world... -
![Her Protective Lumberjack by Clara King]()
Her Protective Lumberjack by Clara King
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis curvy girl is running for her life.But her dad’s best friend will stop at nothing to protect her. ChloeBeing the daughter of a cop never prepared me for this.A local crime boss is threatening my life as a deadly warning to my dad.Now, Dad’s sending me to hide out with his buddy, Trace—the only man he trusts.But one look at this rugged lumberjack, and I want him in all the wrong ways... -
![The Seal's Squid by Layne Daniels]()
The Seal's Squid by Layne Daniels
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMeet the girl of my dreams? Check.Have the best night of my life? Check.Get called away for weeks with no contact? Check. Unfortunately.I never expected life post-active duty to be more adventurous than when I was still with my SEAL team, but here we are. A simple freelance contract for the government, and I come home to find my organized life is in chaos.Thankfully, my girl is waiting for me... -
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Shameless by Sybil Bartel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBodyguard. Shadow. Warrior. The Marines trained me to be a weapon. Tactical warfare was in my blood. I didn't think twice when I was deployed for the fifth time because I was born battle ready. Then a mission went south and left me with a medical discharge. Too many years downrange, I didn't fit in the civilian world... -
![SEAL's Chance by Makenna Jameison]()
SEAL's Chance by Makenna Jameison
Tyler "Trigger" Howard's book... -
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Rescued by Becca Jameson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Holt Agency is a spinoff from Becca Jameson’s and KaLyn Cooper’s Shadow SEALs books. The group of rescued SEALs have opened their own agency.Colette, a PhD student studying abroad, is tired of the constant barrage of bodyguards her father has assigned to her for most of her life. As a politician, his notoriety has always put her at risk... -
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His Temptation by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDespite our scorching chemistry, falling for the boss's daughter is not a good idea. LACEYDad hires a doctor to take over his medical practice while he takes a vacation, and I'm immediately drawn to Wyatt. The older man's piercing blue eyes and mesmerizing good looks set my body on fire. Our relationship sparks, and business soon becomes pleasure...Categorized as:
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![Dangerous Secrets by Jenna Gunn]()
Dangerous Secrets by Jenna Gunn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe former SEAL’s new mission has a serious perk—a fake date with a beautiful stranger. Unraveling the lies surrounding her life? That’s where things get lethally dangerous. Justin 'Dozer' Roark didn’t expect to need a fake date for his first civilian security mission. He would quickly flip you off if you told him he’d fall for the cocktail waitress he paid to help him... -
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Wild Ride by Tory Baker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFletcher Wild wants the one woman he shouldn’t go after. She’s my boss’s daughter.She’s off-limits.She’s going to be mine. I wasn’t prepared for Delilah Taylor. Settling down was never on my radar. Almost getting caught with my mouth and hands on her body were definitely not in my plans. Now that I’ve had a taste of her, I’m rethinking every single f*cking thing... -
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![Protecting Mandy by Leslie North]()
Protecting Mandy by Leslie North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEven an ace mechanic can’t repair a broken heart… When Mandy’s father died he left her alone, heartbroken, and buried in crippling debt to an unscrupulous bookie. Now, Mandy’s the proud owner of an auto repair business whose only other mechanic just quit. Things couldn’t get any worse... -
![My Mountain Man Valentine: A Steamy Curvy Girl Romance by Sadie King]()
My Mountain Man Valentine: A Steamy Curvy Girl Romance by Sadie King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStranded in a cabin and there’s only one bed!I’m a cynical divorcee, she’s a shy schoolteacher with killer curves, and we’re stranded together in a cabin on Valentine’s Day.But this schoolmarm has a proposal.She wants to lose her v-card, and she thinks I’m the man for the job.Sign me up!I’ll be the man she needs for one night only... -
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Forged by Sacrifice by L.J. Evans
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“My heart enlarged at a thought I’d never had for another woman... I wanted to keep her.” Leaving his Navy career behind, Mac Whittaker is ready to join his family on Capitol Hill and pursue the political dream he’s had since childhood. He has the entire American fairy tale at his fingertips, and all he needs to complete it is a woman he adores at his side... -
![Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter]()
Covert Curves (SEAL Team Romeo) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Forced Proximity/Forbidden Curvy Girl RomanceRemyLeave it to me to find myself on an assignment while on leave. But when my brother calls in a favor, I can’t say no. Even if it means forsaking my tropical vacay to go home to my small Texas town to track down a General’s runaway daughter. Once I bring this kid back to her dad, I’ll be free to get some rest and relaxation... -
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Three Nights Before Christmas: A Holiday Romance Collection by Kati Wilde
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA collection of three hot holiday romances to warm up your winter nights… Secret Santa After years of struggling to make ends meet, Emma Williams finally lands a job that suits her perfectly—she enjoys her work, likes her new boss, and especially loves knowing her first paycheck is coming just after Christmas. That is, if she lasts that long... -
![Loved by the Mountain Man by Sadie King]()
Loved by the Mountain Man by Sadie King
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s a scarred military hero. She’s the young, innocent woman forced to spend a night in his cabin…My unit came back to Wild Heart Mountain to heal and to hide. I’ve been doing a lot of hiding until I meet Hailey.I’m scarred, I’m damaged, and I’m way too old for her. But the curvy and quirky Hailey makes me feel alive. She brings hope and joy back to my life... -
![Exiled Guardians: Books 1-4 by Hope Ford]()
Exiled Guardians: Books 1-4 by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNow Available from USA Today Bestselling Author Hope FordExiled Guardians Books 1-4Includes:SniperShe’s on the run from her abusive husband. He’s going to save her…. And then claim her.BrickShe saved HIM in a bar fight… but they both come out victorious.RancherHe’s a wounded rancher and biker… she’s the only one that can help him.SmokyHe’s a player and she wants forever... -
![My Mountain Man Recluse by Sadie King]()
My Mountain Man Recluse by Sadie King
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe’s his best friend’s daughter.She’s off limits.She’s half his age……and she’s totally irresistible…My Mountain Man Recluse is a forbidden love, short and steamy romance featuring an ex-military recluse and the curvy innocent woman he can't stay away from... -
![The Bad Boy Bias by Hallie Bennett]()
The Bad Boy Bias by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Bad Boy, Curvy Girl RomanceShy Abigail Tilman has a problem. With her 30th birthday coming soon, she's determined to have her first kiss before the clock strikes midnight. There's just one problem: her aversion to being touched.Can a gruff, tattoo artist change her mind?Finn Walker knew from the moment the curvy goddess entered his tattoo parlor that she belonged to him... -
![His Runaway Bride by Kate Hunt]()
His Runaway Bride by Kate Hunt
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen a runaway bride bursts into his butcher shop, gentle giant Seth is overcome with desire.The bride’s beauty and curves are enough to make him forget his own name.But he holds himself back—it isn’t the time or place to pursue her.Besides, he’s never been smooth with women, and she’s too young for a guy in his forties like him... -
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![Grim's Goddess by Hallie Bennett]()
Grim's Goddess by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe's teased him long enough... AmelieShe's a shy curvy girl hiding a naughty she moonlights as a burlesque dancer at the local MC's club . It's a safe way for Amelie to shed her good girl persona, until a string of accidents threaten the club and its dancers.GrimHe's the burly military veteran who manages Club Wolf for the Reaper's Wolves MC... -
![Seeing Love: Saints Protection & Investigations by Maryann Jordan, Andrea Michelle]()
Seeing Love: Saints Protection & Investigations by Maryann Jordan, Andrea Michelle
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSaints Protection & Investigations A private investigation business, pulling together men from the CIA, FBI, ATF, DEA, Border Patrol, SEALS, and police, devoted to the missions no one else wants or can solve... -
![Shattering Trinity by Terri Anne Browning, Lisa Hollett]()
Shattering Trinity by Terri Anne Browning, Lisa Hollett
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe let me fall for him, knowing he wasn’t free.When I needed him most, he was with his family, and I had to face the most heartbreaking moment of my life alone.Now he’s back, demanding I let him explain... -
![Her Devoted Warrior by Cassi Hart]()
Her Devoted Warrior by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGwenEverything was finally falling into place. I’d recently graduated from college, gotten my own place, and landed my dream job at the bank. Things couldn’t have been better . . . or so I’d thought until my perfect life was turned upside down by a man with a snake tattoo and a gun hell-bent on robbing my bank... -
![Snow's Woman by Hallie Bennett]()
Snow's Woman by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCurvy and responsible Caroline never strays outside the line... until a rugged mountain man steps into her path. But he's no ordinary man–he's a military veteran and president of a motorcycle club. Drawn to his commanding presence, Caroline finds herself torn between the intoxicating desire that ignites between them and the apprehension of delving into his dangerous world... -
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Archer by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLibby I gave up on love.I'm a single mom with two kids who mean the world to me.They're all I need.But when I meet Archer, I start to feel things I haven't felt in years.He makes me want to open my heart again.I can't decide if he's worth the risk.ArcherLocking my keys in my truck turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to me.It's the reason I meet Libby and her two amazing kids...
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