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Take A Chance On Me by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsOh Sh*t. This is part 2 of the Marc and Meg Duet. It cannot be read as a standalone. Due to spoilers, the above is all the blurb you will get. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The conclusion to the Meg and Marc duet is phenomenal. It’s been a long time since I’ve found a writer that makes me laugh, scream, and cry in the same sitting. This is an epic story - epic love, epic friendship, epic woman finding her way. .. -
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A Valentino Reunion by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhen life throws you a grenade, you take cover, wait for detonation, and evaluate the ensuant damage. In this life, the one we live, those grenades never stop coming. But no matter the destruction in our midst, there is one thing that will never crack or shatter. And that’s our loyalty, love, and faith. To each other. To the family... -
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![Badge by K.L. Savage, Wander Aguiar]()
Badge by K.L. Savage, Wander Aguiar
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEveryone has dreams when they are young. And mine came to an abrupt halt. I changed as a man, as a person, my soul was damaged beyond repair. So I turned into someone everyone would hate. Because I hate everyone and everything. I’m furious at the world. I don’t see that changing anytime soon. But then it does change. And if there is one thing I am not good at, it’s adapting... -
![Twelve of a Kind by Sandi Lynn]()
Twelve of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCarter:. I was grateful for my second chance at life and discovering a family I never knew existed. Relocating my company and myself from South Carolina to Los Angeles brought me closer to them. They were all happily married, except my brother Gabriel, who was engaged to the love of his life. I didn’t trust women, and for good reason... -
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![Escapade by dolce_piccante]()
Escapade by dolce_piccante
In the grand scheme of things, finding a date for a wedding should be no problem for Louis Tomlinson. He's rich. He's handsome. He's reasonably well behaved. But when the wedding is for his lifelong best friend (and former boyfriend), and is happening in under a month, finding a date for the ceremony and accompanying festivities becomes more of an adventure than he ever could have planned for. -
![Dillon by Siobhan Davis]()
Dillon by Siobhan Davis
A companion novel to Say I'm the One, Let Me Love You, and Hold Me Close. Growing up in Ireland, I always felt like something was missing. I had an idyllic childhood, yet I was never happy. After Mum explained about the adoption, I constantly questioned my existence. Despite being surrounded by love, I struggle to accept it or reciprocate... -
![Bossy Mountain Daddies by Roxy Monroe]()
Bossy Mountain Daddies by Roxy Monroe
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy ex destroyed my life in one afternoon. They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but mine came hot and dirty in the form of THREE silver fox mountain men who showed me what I'd been missing all along. To be continued. .. -
![A Samantha Christy Box Set by Samantha Christy]()
A Samantha Christy Box Set by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThree full-length romances that will make you laugh, cry, and have all the feels. Book ONE - Be My Reason. HE TOOK HER INNOCENCE. She gave it willingly. .. Right along with her heart. All the night before he vanished. For years, Brooklyn tried to forget about him. But Nate was unforgettable. An unexpected meeting throws them together, and he'll do anything to win her back... -
![Taken by the Mountain Man by K.C. Crowne]()
Taken by the Mountain Man by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsLibrarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here. Getting knocked-up by the man I considered an enemy? Not exactly on the top of my bucket list. Thanks to my family’s reputation. .. I’m the black sheep of this town. While my attraction to the town Sheriff is ironic,. Carrying the mountain man's baby is just plain INSANITY. And when disaster strikes…... -
![The High Notes by Danielle Steel]()
The High Notes by Danielle Steel
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember, hitting the high notes like no one else. When she is twelve, her father convinces the owner of a bar in Lake City, Texas, to let her perform, and she stuns the audience... -
![Dr. Beckett by Grace Maxwell]()
Dr. Beckett by Grace Maxwell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe were childhood enemies. Now I’m sleeping in his guest room… and I’m not sure I want to leave. Beckett. Sadie Calloway showing up on my doorstep in the middle of a storm wasn’t on my bingo card. She’s my best friend’s little sister, the girl I used to torment for fun, and now she’s standing in my living room, dripping wet and out of options... -
![No Way Home by Callie Mae Shaw, Susan Henshaw]()
No Way Home by Callie Mae Shaw, Susan Henshaw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWent on a date with the Bowen Dupree. Didn’t know who he was then. Wish I didn’t know now. In my defense, I grew up overseas. And I’m pre-med. I don’t have time for celebrity gossip—I barely have time to sleep. So, it’s a miracle when my roomie convinces me to stop studying and attend a blind date-scavenger hunt. The one hard and fast rule? No exchanging names until the end... -
![Careless by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Careless by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn my 21st birthday, I know there's only one wish I'm making when I blow out my candles. . A chance with him. Only I'm his best friend's little sister, so that means I'm beyond off limits. And did I mention he's older? I'm ready to be seen as my own person and to take the next step. But I know it can't be with him. Yet when I'm backed in a corner, there's only one person I can call for help. Him... -
![Beautiful Lies : An Arranged Marriage Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray]()
Beautiful Lies : An Arranged Marriage Romance by Faith Summers, Khardine Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI made a deal with a monster in a tailored suit. When my father died, I thought grief was the worst thing I’d ever face. I was wrong. He left behind dark secrets and a single lifeline keeping my mother alive—our family’s hundred-year-old restaurant. Then Knox Vale walked into my life and ended my world with a single look. Cold in his eyes. Controlled in his movements... -
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![Down To You by Jayne Frost]()
Down To You by Jayne Frost
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery story deserves a soundtrack. And ours is epic. She started from perfect. A star who shone brighter than the rest. But then fate took it all away. Now she's broken. A beautiful song with a fractured beat. But I'm still on the rise. Chasing a dream that she's already left behind. If I'm lucky, I can find my redemption in the spotlight. Destiny brought us together. Put her in my path... -
![The Green Valley Vineyard by Lucy Coleman]()
The Green Valley Vineyard by Lucy Coleman
Rated: 0.00 of 5 stars · 0 ratingsA beautiful vineyard. A new beginning. A summer that will change their lives forever. .. Linzi arrived at Green Valley Vineyard nine years ago, in need of a fresh start. In the lush emerald countryside and ripening grapes, she finally has a place to call home. But Linzi's world is rocked when the owner announces he is retiring, and his grandson is taking over... -
![Strike the Match: A Small Town, Hidden Identity Romance by Madison Myers]()
Strike the Match: A Small Town, Hidden Identity Romance by Madison Myers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s running from her past. He might be the first person who doesn’t run from what she’s hiding. Amelia Marsh lives on the road, with her van and true crime podcasts as companions—until she’s stranded outside of Smoky Heights... -
![Yakuza Fiance: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Vol. 6 by Asuka Konishi]()
Yakuza Fiance: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Vol. 6 by Asuka Konishi
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsRipples travel out from the battle in Osaka, and Renji is none too happy with Shouma and Kirishima for involving his granddaughter. When a fight breaks out, Yoshino grabs a bat and breaks it up. But corporal punishment is not her style, never mind that Kirishima would absolutely take it and beg for more... -
![Craving Francesca: The Aces' Sons by Nicole Jacquelyn]()
Craving Francesca: The Aces' Sons by Nicole Jacquelyn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrancesca Marino knew it was a terrible idea to get involved with Grayson White. He’s her best friend’s cousin. He’s older than her. They hung out in the same group, and it would be impossible to avoid him if things went sour…but it was hard to remember if any of those things really mattered when she could practically taste the chemistry between them... -
![The Innkeeper by Rebecca Sharp, Samantha Cook]()
The Innkeeper by Rebecca Sharp, Samantha Cook
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsElouise ‘Lou’ Kinkade is happy that all her siblings have found love. She’s less than happy that now all they want is for her to do the same. Lou doesn’t have time for romance; she has a business to run. And that business was shooting to success when a Hollywood degenerate takes a drunken tumble down her stairs... -
![From Replied To Wifey by Jahquel J.]()
From Replied To Wifey by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSade Benjworth has always had her life planned out. Graduate college, work for a few years and then try to find her husband. She has accomplished mostly all her goals, except finding a husband. Sade is the last of her siblings to get married or have a serious relationship. It doesn’t help that her mom has put a lot of pressure on her to find the perfect man... -
![One Night Valentine by Hope Ford]()
One Night Valentine by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s not a question of IF this football star can resist the curvy florist but rather WHEN he’ll give in…. Cruz. It is said that you only want what you cannot have. I hate to be a cliche, but that statement rings true for me. In my case it’s not what I want, but rather who. Tara Brooks. Sweet, funny, and my little sister’s best friend... -
![Strays by Cora Brent]()
Strays by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSTRAYS (An Anti-Hero Romance). Before age sixteen I was kicked to the streets, condemned for a crime I didn’t commit. Since then I’ve done nothing to be proud of. Which is why a man like me isn’t cut out to be a dad. And if this kid had another option I wouldn’t try to be one now. But for once I’m going to step up. I’ll right the worst of old wrongs... -
![Duchess of Forsyth by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue]()
Duchess of Forsyth by Angel Lawson, Samantha Rue
Possess. Defile. Menace. The Dukes are trained for one to fight. To fight for West End. To fight their enemies. To fight one another. It’s no surprise that when Lavinia Lucia comes into their lives, they want to fight her too. Unfortunately for Nick, Remy, and Sy, their new Duchess wasn’t born to fight back... -
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![Tight Laced by Lisa Suzanne]()
Tight Laced by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne of us will have to give up the future we’ve dreamed of if we’re going to make this work. It’s not going to be me. We can’t both have that same thought if we want to stay together when our contract ends. But the more I see him struggle against the things his mother does to him, the harder I fall. The more his ex tries to get in his way, the more I want to stand up for him...Categorized as:
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![Chase the Sunset by Winter Travers]()
Chase the Sunset by Winter Travers
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen your world comes crashing down around you, sometimes the only thing you can do is ride the wind. If only that fixed everything. -
![Love for a Lifetime by Mandi Blake]()
Love for a Lifetime by Mandi Blake
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’ll always be friends, but they can never be more. Dawson Keller has held a torch for his best friend’s little sister for as long as he can remember. He might be a flirt, but his heart will always belong to Olivia. Olivia Lawrence lives to serve others and work on the family farm. Helping people and tending animals keep her mind off the one thing she wants but can’t have—a family... -
![Bend the Pucking Rules by Rachel Leigh]()
Bend the Pucking Rules by Rachel Leigh
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBend The Pucking Rules is the second book in the sexy and suspenseful Ice Lords Series. An Enemies to Lovers, Why-Choose, College Hockey Romance. I know too much and now, I’m paying the price. One secret shattered my world. Three boys wrecked my life. And one of them just might own my heart—if only he could remember... -
![They Will Burn by Montana Fyre]()
They Will Burn by Montana Fyre
The key to being queen is to never let them see you stumble. They betrayed me. They made me believe they cared for me, only to break my heart. And now I find myself in the hands of the only man more terrifying than the four men who handed me to him... -
![Always Yours by Kennedy Fox]()
Always Yours by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRehearsals, leotards, and textbooks—that was my life. Dancing is all I’ve ever known, but when Liam’s problems turn everything upside down, I’m thrust into a world I know nothing about. Secrets and betrayal changed the man I’ve fallen for and he isn’t who I thought he was. Regardless, Liam is all I’ve ever wanted and though I’m struggling with my emotions, deep down I’d do anything for him... -
![Seducing the Doctor by J.A. Low]()
Seducing the Doctor by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe wasn't supposed to be forever. One night of passion with Miles Hartford was all it took to turn my world upside down and change it forever. He was supposed to be nothing more than a good time and a great memory. Except now, those two pink lines say otherwise. She wasn't who I thought she was. That night she lied to me. She pretended to be someone else... -
![JINXED by Emilia Finn]()
JINXED by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDrake. They call me a flirt. ‘Detective Sl()ts-A-Lot’ when they’re feeling frisky, because my morals are loose, and my choice in women, according to the haters, is unfussy. But they don’t know I’ve been watching her. Waiting for her. The problem is, she’s half my age, and has no business being with a man like me. ***. Rory. They call me clumsy. Jinxed...Categorized as:
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![Still Not Love by Nicole Snow]()
Still Not Love by Nicole Snow
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsNot the heck again. I've had my alpha-jerkface fix. Now he's my sworn protector. .. I'm about to go nuclear. Yet I have to smile and pretend I won't slap him into the next century. James Nobel and I have history. Raging hearts. Dueling kisses. Firestorm nights. A man like him breaks laws with that suit and that smirk...Categorized as:
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![Beachside Kisses With My Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Kristin Canary]()
Beachside Kisses With My Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Kristin Canary
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the charming town of Hallmark Beach, love’s a food fight when old flames ignite and rivalries simmer. Things were sailing smoothly in my little slice of paradise until Blake “the Flake” Moffitt waltzed back into town, looking far too handsome for his own good—and mine. Once upon a time, I was hopelessly in love with my best friend's brother, but that fairytale is history... -
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![Unlucky Like Us by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie]()
Unlucky Like Us by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
From New York Times bestselling authors Krista and Becca Ritchie comes the next installment in their steamy contemporary romance series. Luna and Donnelly are back again in their second novel, bringing the weird, the sexy, and heartfelt heat. Prepare for twists, turns, and don't forget the tissues! Official synopsis coming soon! -
![Falling For Declan by Tracy Lorraine]()
Falling For Declan by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHate is easy. Love takes courage. My life is sweet. I work hard, party harder, surf whenever the hell I want and get any woman I desire. It can’t get any better. Then my worst enemy moves to town. I’ve hated her from as early as I can remember, and now she’s taunting me once again. Or tempting me? It seems the girl who plagued my younger years is now a woman I can’t get out of my head... -
![Isabela by Jenn Bullard]()
Isabela by Jenn Bullard
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMy life hasn’t been mine for three years, ever since my parents died in a car accident. I live under the veil of my uncle’s demands, never knowing when he’ll ask me to do something that will break my spirit. School is the only place I can be away from his prying eyes. But even there I have a teacher that makes me insane. Nothing I do is good enough for Dr... -
![The Mountain Man's Fake Girlfriend by Clara King]()
The Mountain Man's Fake Girlfriend by Clara King
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBelle Haywood is off-limits. She's a sunshine-sweet florist: pretty as a rose with a sassy smart mouth and curves for days. I'm just the local handyman, big and grumpy, living in an isolated cabin on Frozen Peak. I'm way too old for her, but the worst part? I'm her brother's best friend. Our love might be forbidden, but a fake relationship sounds like the answer I've been waiting for... -
![Pietro by Sherry Blake]()
Pietro by Sherry Blake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPIETROI'm already dead inside. Loving her could finish the job. Thirteen years ago, I died with my best friend Pablo in a warehouse ambush. I just didn't stop breathing. I've spent over a decade as a ghost. Ruthless, cold, already dead inside. Then Nora Kelly walks into my office. My new secretary. Sharp. Fearless. I swore I'd never feel again. But she's cracking something open inside me...Categorized as:
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![How to Date the Guy You Hate by Julie Kriss]()
How to Date the Guy You Hate by Julie Kriss
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsI hate Jason Carsleigh. Gorgeous, sexy, perfect Jason Carsleigh. He was the golden boy in high school - the one every girl dreamed about. Except me. I have my reasons. He owes me big, so I’m calling in a favor. I need Jason as my date for my ex’s wedding. Simple - wear a suit, look hot, and pretend he likes me. That’s it. Then I’m done with him forever. I’m not going to tell him my secrets... -
![Accidental Blind Date by Mia Mara]()
Accidental Blind Date by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy blind date stood me up. But the hot silver fox at the bar? He gave my night a happy ending. Over. And. Over. But don’t let that charming grin fool you. He’s really not the nice guy he pretends to be. Turns out he’s actually my older brother’s best friend. A smooth-talking business shark trying to take over my little bookstore. I didn't know that when I ended up between his penthouse sheets... -
![Release Me by L.A. Gallagher]()
Release Me by L.A. Gallagher
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Gallagher is THE QUEEN of s3xual-tension-filled page turners! I swear it. Her books get hotter and hotter. " –Elodie Hart, author of the booktok bestselling 'Alchemy' series. RIAN:. What's worse than falling for my best friend's sister? Falling for his wife. .. One deep, stolen conversation at their engagement party, and my heart was ripped from my chest. Years of craving. Aching. Burning... -
![Consumed by You by Tracie Delaney]()
Consumed by You by Tracie Delaney
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe bride is stunning. The groom is delightful. Shame the best man is a class A jerk. When my BFF asks me to be her maid of honor, I’m, well, honored. Until she introduces me to the best man and I realize we’ve already met, just this morning when… wait for it…. I accidentally spilled a cup of OJ all over his pristine designer suit... -
![Of Lies and Shadows by R.G. Angel]()
Of Lies and Shadows by R.G. Angel
Francesca. I was promised freedom. One spy on Dante Forzi, the mafia boss who terrifies even his enemies. All I had to do was get close. Close enough to gather intel. Close enough to lose myself. I came to destroy him. Now I tuck in his children at night and dream of his hands on my skin. But the deeper I fall, the more I no one escapes the mafia. Not alive. Dante. I don’t believe in softness... -
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![Baby for my Brother's Best Friend by Josie Hart]()
Baby for my Brother's Best Friend by Josie Hart
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIf “sexy” had a mascot, my brother’s best friend would be it. Deep hazel eyes and a diamond cutting jawline. He offers me the business deal of a lifetime,. If I play a convincing date for his ex’s destination wedding. But pretending we're smitten is easier said than done. His devilish smirk and cocky attitude work me up,. Until I can't decide if I want to punch him or kiss him... -
![The End of Us by Kennedy Fox]()
The End of Us by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when a stalker threatens your life and you’re flown to a private beach house with your sexy new bodyguard? You break the rules and hope he falls madly in love with you. The End of Us is an age gap, bodyguard, forced proximity standalone romance. -
![Wright Kind of Trouble by K.A. Linde]()
Wright Kind of Trouble by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn age gap, enemy’s little sister romance set in the Wright world about Harley Wright & Chase Sinclair from USA Today bestselling author K. A. Linde. He didn’t know I was ten years younger. I didn’t know he was a Sinclair. He didn’t care that I was a Wright. I knew exactly what I wanted. Yet, I know none of this when I fall into his bed...Categorized as:
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![Gingerbread Gamble by Melody Tyden]()
Gingerbread Gamble by Melody Tyden
Noelle never seems to come first. In her family, she’s the second daughter. In her college classes, she’s in a battle for top spot with the annoyingly clever Aaron. Her best friend, Eve, is richer and prettier and she just managed to hook up with Corey, the guy Noelle has had a crush on for years...Categorized as:
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![Perfect Pairing by Amanda Chaperon]()
Perfect Pairing by Amanda Chaperon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLife has been good for Ezra Wendt and his son, Hansen, since he accepted the head chef position at the Chateau Delatou winery. Well, mostly good—except for that time he pushed away Brie, the girl of his dreams, in a moment of cowardice. Bakery owner Brie Delatou has everything a girl could an amazing family, a thriving business, and the perfect small town to call home... -
![The Billionaire by Emerson Beckett, Rheland Richmond]()
The Billionaire by Emerson Beckett, Rheland Richmond
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere's a thin line between love and hate, and I hate that I'm still in love with him. ★Austin “Daredevil” Wentworth★. I hate Greer Rowan. Hate how I feel when he looks at me, hate the way things ended, and I hate that he’s my older brother’s best friend. I hate how badly I want him, and most of all, I hate that I’m still stupidly in love with him...
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