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Chasing Fortune by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsEcho Team has a new addition—a K-9, and he’s in need of training . . . Eight-plus years as Echo Three and Chris Hunter is still as mission-focused as ever, continuing to fight for his country as part of a secretive team of operatives serving the President. When Chris decides to rescue a dog for the team, he soon discovers he and the guys are far from K-9 whisperers, and they need help... -
Tainted by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFormer Navy SEAL sniper Matthew Kessler thought his life was charmed. He was wrong. He thought his father had amassed the family’s wealth through hard work. He was wrong again. He thought the battlefield had taught him everything he needed to know about strength and courage. He was absolutely wrong. In the blink of an eye, everything he thought he knew about his family became a lie... -
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Steinbeck by Susan May Warren
There's Trouble in the North. .. The last person she can trust is the man she left for dead…but he’s the only one who knows she’s alive, so…. Emberly "Phoenix" Hart has spent years proving herself as one of the Black Swans' most capable operatives... -
Montana Whispers by Josie Jade, Janie Crouch
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Uncaged by Harper Sloan
Greg Cage’s life is more fulfilling than he ever could have imagined. He’s married to the love of his life, has an amazing son, and in a few short months, his family will grow again with the birth of his twin girls. The past year has been a tough one for the Cage family, but they are now on the road to healing by learning to let go of the past and looking forward to their future... -
Crew by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsCrew Anderson has been keeping a secret from his family — a huge secret that he doesn’t know how to handle. But soon he learns he can’t face this situation alone. So he goes to Darla, the best friend of his brother’s fiancé, Daisy, who happens to be a social worker... -
Harbinger by Kris Michaels
Whatever it takes. As long as it takes. Alone. Harbinger extinguished any thought of a serious relationship due to the dangers of his profession. Yet he’d fallen hard for Ysabel Archambeau, and she rejected him without reason. He tried to escape the haunting memories of Ysabel by returning to the States, but the romantic connections surrounding him isolated Harbinger from his team... -
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. .. -
Malice by Kris Michaels
Whatever it takes, as long as it takes . In the icy northern tundra of Siberia, a lethal game of life and death unfolds. Malice, an assassin who works for Guardian Security, stands at the far side of his latest mission. When the operation takes a dangerous turn, he becomes certain of one chilling Guardian has been infiltrated... -
New Beginnings on Railway Lane by Alison Sherlock
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWhen high flying, workaholic Katy Smith is suddenly made redundant, she needs to find a job fast! After mistakenly answering an advert online, she quickly realises that the rundown railway station in sleepy Cranfield isn’t the 5-star London hotels she’s used to working in! But a job’s a job. Right? Chef Ryan Connelly is having a crisis of confidence after his Italian dream turns sour... -
Protecting the Future by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWolf and his fellow SEAL team members have saved many lives, and been in even more harrowing situations, but their latest mission might prove the most difficult of all. Charged with rescuing American soldier, Sergeant Penelope Turner, from the clutches of ISIS, the men infiltrate the refugee camp where she’s believed to be held... -
Securing Avery by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNavy Nurse Avery Nelson never dreamed she’d be taken hostage during her deployment in Afghanistan. She’s assisting local women with healthcare, not fighting in a war. But digging her way out of her would-be grave turns out to be the battle of her life... -
A New Dawn at Owl's Lodge by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsCould one chance meeting change your life forever? Zara is at a crossroads in life. While she adores her job as a producer's assistant working on hit TV shows, travelling around the country means she doesn't truly feel that she has a home. With a fractured relationship with her family and unrequited love weighing heavily on her heart, she is torn about what her next step in life should be. . -
The Start of Something Wonderful by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAutumn Laine has lost her creative sparkle. After losing her grandad and her job as an illustrator in quick succession, she is at a crossroads in life and needs a break. Spending time with her parents in Paris, even in the artistic community of Montmartre, doesn't appear to be the answer...Categorized as:
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Billionaire Unreachable ~ Wyatt by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat happens when the man you think you despise turns out to be a completely different guy beneath the surface? I didn't like Wyatt Durand. He might be my friend's older brother, but he was unpleasant, sarcastic, and the grumpiest guy on the planet. It didn't matter to me that he was a breathtakingly gorgeous, ultra-wealthy billionaire with the very prestigious Durand last name... -
Rescuing Rosalie by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn the Nicaraguan jungle, I'll battle dangerous wildlife, treacherous terrain, and my growing attraction to Rosalie as we outrun a madman and survive. When a hostage rescue mission intended to save innocent lives takes a devastating turn, Hayes, a Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialist, leaps into action and plunges headlong into danger to save Rosalie... -
Never Goodbye by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the Barrington family, Ian is the fixer. He lives a double life—one that has provided him with the skills to save his family more than once. Reuniting with the brother they’d all believed was dead has shaken him to the core. He is driven to find the responsible party regardless of the consequences... -
Shelter for Penelope by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDubbed the “American Princess” after her rescue from months in the hands of ISIS, soldier and firefighter Penelope Turner has struggled silently since her return to Texas. The media, the danger of her job, the pressure of knowing lives are in her hands…all of it and more has combined to slowly fill Penelope with seething guilt and doubt... -
Protecting Hawk by Jane Blythe
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt was only supposed to be one night. When Madeline Montgomery finds out she's carrying her one night stand's baby she's shocked, but without his name she can't find him, and determines to raise her child alone. With a stalker upping his ante and the cops refusing to take her seriously, she runs to Prey Security for help... -
Turbulent Intrigue by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe final novel in bestselling author Melody Anne’s Billionaire Aviators series finds Ace Armstrong back home after years away in the CIA. Faced with the stipulation in his father’s will to find a wife or lose his inheritance, the “black sheep” of the family takes to the skies like his aviator brothers... -
Charlie Foxtrot by Giulia Lagomarsino
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMummies. Yeah, you heard me right. That’s my next job—protecting a mummy. It wouldn’t be a problem, except someone doesn’t want this particular mummy to make it to the museum. Not to mention one of my teammates thinks this particular mummy is cursed. On top of this ridiculous job, I’ve also met the most gorgeous woman in the world... -
The Wild Card by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Lady Luck deals her a roadside diner in small-town Texas, a professional poker player discovers home may be the best win of all in this heartfelt romance by. New York Times. bestselling author Carolyn Brown... -
Sheltering Instinct by Fiona Quinn
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTheir sheltering instinct might keep them alive. But can it save them from heartbreak? WorldCares scientist Tess Dagomba is always prepared for danger while touring Namibia, Africa. So, she wasn’t even that surprised when she found herself in need of an emergency rescue... -
The Rebel Billionaire by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWe said we could do casual. We swore we wouldn’t fall in love. We lied. Charlie. I didn’t buy my house just so I could stare at the guy next door. I swear. It’s not my fault he mows the lawn with his shirt off. His tattooed muscles are an eye magnet. I can’t look away. The first kiss is an accident. One taste and I have to have more. We were supposed to keep it casual... -
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Shielding Aspen by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsWhen Aspen Mesmer asks a complete stranger to kiss her one night in a bar, she never expects to have an immediate connection with the man. Kane “Brain” Temple knows he isn't the kind of man women look at twice, but when Aspen did just that after their explosive impulsive kiss, he's thrilled... -
Dangerous Games by Riley Edwards
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsReese Turmel has sworn off women. Commitment wasn’t something he was willing to consider again after his wife cheated on him while he was on deployment. However, not even a man as jaded as the former SEAL could deny the instant attraction that sizzled to life the first time he walked into Treats Bakery and saw the beautiful woman behind the counter—and he tried... -
The Potter's House by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes facing up to the past is the only way to create a better future…. Since the tragic death of his father, Lowen Treneary has kept to himself in his pottery studio on the remote island of Bryher. His quiet life is just the way he likes it. Until Pippa comes along. The local café owner plunges his peaceful existence into chaos and brightens his days while she’s at it... -
Baby Makes 3: A wedding and a surprise baby story by April Wilson
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFans of the McIntyre Security Bodyguard Series will love this follow-up to Imperfect, Jamie and Molly's heartwarming story (book 5 in the series). Blind, former Navy SEAL Jamie McIntyre is finally getting what he's wanted for a long time, and that's to get his girlfriend, Molly, to walk down the aisle with him. But that's not the only thing he wants... -
Season for Love by Marie Force
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHis idea of permanence is the VW van that takes him from one gig to the next. . . Owen Lawry has made a living as a traveling musician and enjoys his footloose and fancy free lifestyle... -
Marrying Emily by Susan Stoker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFew people know better than Delta Force soldiers that life is unbearably short and achingly precious. So Cormac Fletcher isn’t waiting one more day to marry the love of his life, Emily. Fletch has already adopted her daughter, Annie. Now it’s time to officially make Emily his too... -
Hot SEAL, Silent Knight by Kris Michaels
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsForced to take his 'Use or Lose' vacation days, Romeo Platoon Leader Ted (Bear) Black begrudgingly heads home to Hope City and all the nonsense surrounding Christmas. He'd rather stay in San Diego and spend his downtime working, especially when he's unexpectantly reunited with the woman who was the star of the worst date he'd ever experienced. Noel Laurent is heading home for Christmas... -
Heir of Shadows by Kris Michaels
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhatever it takes. As long as it takes. ®. Blake King is a shadow no one sees coming. Code name Havoc, he’s a second-generation Guardian Security assassin, sanctioned to eliminate the world’s worst criminals. His next target, a European billionaire whose empire is built on corruption, trafficking, and blood. Elise Serra isn’t part of Blake’s mission... -
Rocked Bayou by Erin Nicholas
Ex-bodyguard Colin Daly needs three things:. To figure out how to have a real job after his longtime client no longer needs him. To find some really good Irish whiskey in the land of homemade moonshine. To stop having dirty dreams every time he hears young, beautiful, recently-discovered-thanks-to-social-media music sensation, Hayden Ross, sing... -
Turbulent Desires by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsER nurse Lindsey Helm used to be strong. Then a late-night attack at the hospital nearly killed her and left two close colleagues dead. Now Lindsey has retreated from the world. She knows she needs to move on, but every hint of danger seems threatening—including a certain sexy fly boy who’s determined to show Lindsey what she’s missing... -
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Vanished by April Wilson
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFans of the McIntyre Security Bodyguard series will love this follow-up story about Dominic and Sophie. Sophie is due to give birth to their baby any day. When she goes missing, Dominic goes on a rampage as he searches for his wife. Lots of McIntyre family members and friends make an appearance in this book, including a few unexpected surprise guests... -
Happily Evan After by Kat Baxter
She’s scared to fall. He’s ready to catch her. MARLEY. It was one night. No names. No strings. Just the kind of reckless escape I never let myself have—until him. Now he’s standing in my clinic, smiling like he doesn’t remember me. Which is fine. Because Evan Cartwright is too young, too charming,. and way too dangerous to my heart. EVAN. I knew it was her the moment I saw her... -
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... -
Blade's Runaway Bride: An Ex-Military Age Gap Instalove Romance by Zoey Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlade. I'm not built for tenderness. My hands know only violence, my soul carved hollow by years of bloodshed. Then she appeared. .. A runaway bride in the headlights of my Harley, blue eyes wild with fear and defiance. Kelly Stone. The first person to see past the monster to the man beneath. They call me Blade for a reason. Cold. Sharp. Lethal. The club's weapon, pointed wherever Reaper aims... -
The Christmas Inn Miracle by Grace Meyers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s praying for a Christmas miracle and sometimes miracles come when you least expect them. Teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, Monica Larson and her best friend Taylor are determined to keep her family inn and with Christmas around the corner, the holiday season is her only lifeline. If anyone can close a deal, it’s Parker Thompson... -
My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsWelcome back to Virgin River with the books that started it all…. While the Riordan brothers have a reputation for being rough-and-tumble, Patrick has always been the gentle, sweet-natured one. But his easygoing manner is tested by his high-octane career as a navy pilot, and for the Riordan men, when the going gets tough…the tough find the love of a good woman...Categorized as:
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Against the Current by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCome and join the bubbly cast of characters coming this summer. An unfolding family drama of heartache, longing, friendship, and secrets on the island of Nantucket. Against the Current is book six of The Sutton Book Club series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island. -
The Village of Happy Ever Afters by Alison Sherlock
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMolly Hopkins has happily watched all of her friends’ dreams come true on Riverside Lane. Deciding to follow her passion for baking, Molly with the help of her friends takes the plunge and opens a Tea Garden in the village hoping to make it a summer to remember! Meanwhile, after a rather public end of his marriage, Logan Armstrong trusts no one but his beloved Grandad... -
Hot & Bothered by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe can never have her. Having her means the end of his career in the Hostile Operations Team. But when he learns she’s carrying his child, he’ll have to make a choice…. Ryan “Flash” Gordon has been drawn to Emily Royal bin Yusuf since the first moment he met her. But she’s a terrorist’s widow, which means she’s completely off-limits... -
Somebody's Angel by Kallypso Masters
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhen Marc d’Alessio first rescued the curvaceous and spirited Italian Angelina Giardano at the Masters at Arms Club, he never expected her to turn his safe, controlled life upside down and pull at his long-broken heartstrings. Months later, the intense fire of their attraction still rages, but something holds him back from committing to her completely... -
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Flipping Love You by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s the tattooed bad boy her mama warned her about. She’s his hot mess — but mostly hot — next door neighbor. Until a two-night-stand gives them the surprise of a lifetime. .. Jillian Morris is a workaholic who forgets to watch the time. And to eat. And to change her shoes. And to keep even a house-plant alive. And to have any kind of a personal life...Categorized as:
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Shattered: Anderson Special Ops: Book Four by Melody Anne, John Henley
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTyrell Rice, known as Smoke to his military contacts, is on a mission. Number one is to break down the walls of a drug cartel circle that’s been affecting those he cares about for far too long. His number two mission, not to succumb to the marriage flu that’s been infecting all of the men around him. Smoke is former military, and a former NFL superstar... -
Finding Home by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsComing August 24th, 2021. Home is where the heart is. But what if you don't have one? When Jaxson Adams is forced out of the service on a medical discharge, he returns to his hometown to find that very little has changed. The problem is, he has. He’s no longer the carefree, wild child he’d once been. He’s seen and done things most people couldn’t imagine... -
Prodigal Son by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings✨ RELEASING DECEMBER 7th, 2021! He lost everything once. He’s not going to let it happen again. Matt Winston led a charmed life. Great family, great friends, and a girl he’d do anything for. Then tragedy struck. He lost everything, including his way. He dealt with it the only way he knew how-by becoming the best damn SEAL team leader he could be... -
Home Base by Abbie Zanders
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the third installment of the 2022 season of The Long Road Home series. No matter the road we travel, we're always heading for our Home Base. After fourteen years in the army, Dylan Grant is more than ready to come home, settle down, and seriously consider starting a family of his own. Thanks to one stolen, forbidden moment long ago, he might already have... -
HOOT: REAPER-Patriots: Book Fifty-Five by Mary Kennedy
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBenjamin Scott 'Hoot' O'Neal is one-third of the O'Neal triplets. Prolific members of MARSOC, the triplets are now retiring and heading home to Belle Fleur. With their father and uncle, Eagle and Hawk, they will become members of the RP team. But when his first op finds him carrying a dying woman into an emergency room, Hoot is starting to doubt the wisdom of leaving the Corps...
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