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Homies, Lovers & Friends 3: A Brooklyn Love Story by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWith the secrets of Mello’s infidelity, Patsy is left with a baby, drinking problem and decision to make on her marriage. For years Patsy’s life has been about her husband... -
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The Pearl Sister by Lucinda Riley
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 52 ratingsCeCe D’Aplièse has never felt she fitted in anywhere. Following the death of her father, the elusive billionaire Pa Salt – so-called by the six daughters he adopted from around the globe and named after the Seven Sisters star cluster – she finds herself at breaking point... -
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![Still Thicker Than Water by Takerra Allen]()
Still Thicker Than Water by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom Jersey's gritty hoods to Atlanta’s steamy streets, all the way to sultry Jamaica, the Brick City divas introduced in Thicker Than Water, along with some hot newcomers, bring the drama to new heights—wherever they go… As if she hasn’t been through enough, princess Sasha’s got a new struggle on her hands. The love of her life might be locked down, but even that can’t keep her away... -
![Thicker than Water by Takerra Allen]()
Thicker than Water by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDubbed the Sex and the City of the Hood! Sasha, Tatum, Neli, and Kim are four gorgeous girlfriends hailing from the infamous Brick City Newark, NJ. Trying hard to survive the struggle but making sure they look good and have fun doing it, they are all caught up in the game in their own way. However the bond that they share seems to prove strong enough to conquer almost anything... -
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![The Best-Kept Secret by Kimberla Lawson Roby]()
The Best-Kept Secret by Kimberla Lawson Roby
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAt the request of her readers, Kim Roby is giving another airing to one of her most popular characters, Curtis Black, who was introduced in Casting the First Stone and who continued his escapades in Too Much of a Good Thing... -
![Homies, Lovers & Friends 5: A Brooklyn Love Story by Jahquel J.]()
Homies, Lovers & Friends 5: A Brooklyn Love Story by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe gang is back for one last ride. Milli is in love with being a family man, but can't help but to think why Kelsie doesn't want to give him a baby. Kelsie is still dealing with the emotions from the last time she was pregnant with Milli's baby... -
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Thicker Than Water 3 by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrick City's sexiest divas are back, stirring up trouble from Jersey and Atlanta to Jamaica. But wherever they are, they're ready to put loyalty to the ultimate test, push boundaries to the edge, and risk it all for love--if they can survive. . -
![B.A.E. 4: Before Anyone Else by Jahquel J.]()
B.A.E. 4: Before Anyone Else by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEverything always seems like a happy ending until it's time to prove you're happy. With a new baby on the way, a husband and the thought of being just a mother and wife, Moet has some things to think about... -
![What Goes Around Comes Around by Darrien Lee]()
What Goes Around Comes Around by Darrien Lee
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe steamy story of the reunion of a man and a woman who share a past -- one that led to a dangerous game of deception. Winston and Arnelle, the best friends of the beloved characters from Darrien Lee's bestselling books, All That and a Bag of Chips and Been There, Done That, seem to have it all: good looks, professional success, and an irrepressible appeal to the opposite sex... -
![A Witch For Mr. Frost by Deanna Chase]()
A Witch For Mr. Frost by Deanna Chase
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPayton McCabe finally has her dream job in a town she loves. Christmas Grove is not only magical, but it has the small-town charm she’s always craved. Love isn’t on her radar. In fact, she’s never wanted to get married. So, when she agrees to pretend to be a rock star’s wife for a weekend, she figures she’ll do her part to help him out and then it’ll be over, right? Wrong... -
![The Clan of the Cave Bear, the Valley of Horses, the Mammoth Hunters, the Plains of Passage by Jean M. Auel]()
The Clan of the Cave Bear, the Valley of Horses, the Mammoth Hunters, the Plains of Passage by Jean M. Auel
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![What You Can See from Here by Mariana Leky, Tess Lewis]()
What You Can See from Here by Mariana Leky, Tess Lewis
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsA small village helps a young woman reckon with loss and love in this heartwarming novel by the award-winning writer Mariana Leky …On a beautiful spring day, a small village in Western Germany wakes up to an omen: Selma has dreamed of an okapi. Someone is about to die.Luise, Selma’s ten-year-old granddaughter, looks on as the predictable characters of her small world begin acting strangely... -
![Marry the Scot Series: Volume I by Jolie Vines]()
Marry the Scot Series: Volume I by Jolie Vines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAn alpha laird who will do anything to get his lass.A downed military pilot in love with his best friend's younger sister.Four steamy romances, each containing a modern-day hot Scot finding his happily ever after.Storm the Castle"Come, lass. Get on a plane with me."A Highlander walks into a bar...My father's conference, to be exact. The Scot is huge, overbearing, and his gaze sets me on fire...Categorized as:
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![Lennon Reborn by Scarlett Cole]()
Lennon Reborn by Scarlett Cole
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom the queen of heart-pounding, sexy, emotional romance Scarlett Cole comes Lennon Reborn, a stunning, shattering rock star romance in the Preload series. Lennon McCartney is not a broken man. Because being broken implies being whole once... -
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![Little Black Girl Lost 4: The Diary of Josephine Baptiste by Keith Lee Johnson]()
Little Black Girl Lost 4: The Diary of Josephine Baptiste by Keith Lee Johnson
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsRevealing the roots of Johnnie Wise's family tree, the author takes readers to Nigeria where a beautiful sixteen-year-old girl, preparing to marry a much older man, escapes with her young lover on the night before the arranged marriage is to take place on a Dutch slave ship bound for America where she becomes Josephine Baptiste...Categorized as:
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![Over Verdant Irish Hills by Ava Miles]()
Over Verdant Irish Hills by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWorld famous glass artist Sophie Giombetti is headed to Ireland to grab a new lease on life.She’s put her divorce behind her and wants a supportive community to raise her daughter. The quaint town of Caisleán, where she’s agreed to design a major installation, more than fits the bill. Best of all, she’s sure the verdant Irish hills will give her new inspiration... -
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Word of Honor by Radclyffe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAll Cameron Roberts and Blair Powell want is a small, intimate wedding, but the paparazzi and a domestic terrorist have other plans. First Daughter Blair Powell and her lover Cameron Roberts, newly appointed deputy director of the Homeland Security Office, escape to a ski chalet in the Rockies after a harrowing attack by members of a domestic terrorism organization... -
![The Fathomless Caves by Kate Forsyth]()
The Fathomless Caves by Kate Forsyth
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIn Eileanan, the sea-dwelling Fairgain have refused to sign the Pact of Peace. Driven by ancient hatreds, they have devoted themselves to destroying all who dwell upon the land. To help bring peace, Iseult's flame-haired twin Isabeau must face her most difficult challenge yet... -
![You Have My Heart by E.L. Todd]()
You Have My Heart by E.L. Todd
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsConrad, Theo, and Silke begin their last year of college. Having the rest of the gang absent throws them off in the beginning, but they stick together and push through it. Conrad is only looking for easy grabs and isn’t interested in a serious relationship at this time in life... -
![Love Nest, Vol. 2 by Yuu Minaduki]()
Love Nest, Vol. 2 by Yuu Minaduki
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA real-life odd couple navigate roommates and heartbreaks in this Sayonara Game spin-off.A brokenhearted Masato moves into his friend’s second home looking for some peace and quiet, but instead he finds a man who’s very much not his type already occupying the space... -
![LIMITLESS: A Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance: Book 2: Jace & Alex by Kaylene Winter]()
LIMITLESS: A Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance: Book 2: Jace & Alex by Kaylene Winter
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings"She snuck up on me and stole my heart..."Sexy Viking drummer Jace Deveraux used his genius marketing skills to help propel Less than Zero (LTZ) to the top.Friends-with-benefits was the only thing he was capable of.Until free-spirited social media influencer Alexandria LeRoux made him an offer he couldn't refuse.Their secret, spontaneous global hookups were decadent, erotic, extraordinary... -
![Dirty Like Jude: A Dirty Rockstar Romance by Jaine Diamond]()
Dirty Like Jude: A Dirty Rockstar Romance by Jaine Diamond
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe was her first true love… And the worst mistake she ever made. There’s always been a spark between Jude Grayson and Roni “Wild Card” Webber. Unfortunately, whenever it ignites… it explodes . And they both get burned. As head of security for Dirty—his best friend’s rock band—and a member of the West Coast Kings motorcycle club, Jude had a choice to make, long ago. Loyalty or love... -
![Thugs Need Love by Jahquel J.]()
Thugs Need Love by Jahquel J.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDiamond, Noble, Indigo and Naomi are at the top of their game in their careers. But, the men in their life can't say the same thing about their relationship with these ladies. As the old saying goes, with more money come more problems. Diamond and Justice have been together since they were in Jr. high school. Going from rags to riches they took different career paths... -
![Goddess Isles: Volume One by Pepper Winters]()
Goddess Isles: Volume One by Pepper Winters
“I literally have goosebumps and I’m on a high from this book.” Sue's Romance Reviews“You'll be satisfied beyond your wildest, darkest dreams.” We like them dark book blog“This is so crazy hot it should come with a warning label... -
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![Luxe Two: A LaLa Land Addiction by Ashley Antoinette]()
Luxe Two: A LaLa Land Addiction by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn Luxe Two: A LaLa Land Addiction by New York Times bestselling author Ashley Antoinette, there is only one thing more powerful than anything...the love of the high... Bleu is addicted...addicted to the luxe life and it has led her down a road of self-destruction. She knows what it feels like to be turned out by the game... -
![My Husband is Suffering from a Terminal Illness by Bu Hui Xia Qi, 不会下棋]()
My Husband is Suffering from a Terminal Illness by Bu Hui Xia Qi, 不会下棋
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsXie Yang has spent many years in the apocalypse and is tired and worn out. Then he transmigrated into a simple and superficial novel about the entertainment circle.The protagonist of the novel was handsome, smart, and reborn. The female protagonist of the novel was beautiful, inspirational, and had a golden finger. Some male and female roles were also beautiful and had a deep background... -
![Hot Mess by Jaine Diamond]()
Hot Mess by Jaine Diamond
Fate. Destiny. Karma… She’s mine. It all started with a broken heart.And a breakup party.Rock stars. Circus freaks. And a bachelorette party.Too. Much. Booze.An embarrassing tattoo.And a twist of fate. Her name was Danny. I thought she was The One.But then I lost her.And I never thought I’d see her again.Now… I’m a mess.I’ve had my heart broken—more than once.And my band's broken up... -
![If Loving You Is Wrong by E.L. Todd]()
If Loving You Is Wrong by E.L. Todd
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBook Two of the Forever and Ever Series Cayson and Skye enjoy their bliss for the months of the winter season. Every night, they sleep in the same bed. And every waking hour is spent side-by-side. But their physical relationship hasn’t taken off. Skye realizes she’s afraid to dive into intimacy, realizing they can never go back to being friends if their relationship doesn’t work out... -
![Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola]()
Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola
"Perfection in short story form, I am in love with every single word Bolu Babalola has written. So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully." --Candice Carty-Williams, international bestselling author of QueenieA vibrant collection of love stories from a debut author, retelling myths, folktales, and histories from around the world... -
![Brock by Mackenzy Fox]()
Brock by Mackenzy Fox
Bracken Ridge Arizona, where the Rebels M.C. rule and the only thing they ride or die for more than their club is their women, this is Brock’s storyBrock: For years I’ve let it slide. What she does to me, how she makes me feel. I’ve brushed it off like an annoying habit that comes back every now and again to haunt me. We came together once, then we drifted apart. It’s the story of my life...Categorized as:
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![Modern Fairy Tale: Twelve Books of Breathtaking Romance by Kristen Proby, Lexi Blake]()
Modern Fairy Tale: Twelve Books of Breathtaking Romance by Kristen Proby, Lexi Blake
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSwoonworthy. Romantic. Smoking Hot. Find your happily ever after in this limited-time boxed set from TWELVE bestselling authors. Modern day Cinderellas, handsome royalty, and business empires run from glass skyscrapers! "A delicious fantasy, a filthy fairytale...rich in texture, intensely emotional, and highly erotic, with a perfect hint of magic...
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