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Where Love Blooms by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“The tragedy of life is not death… but what we let die inside of us while we live.” –Norman CousinsJamison Jareau has suffered a terrible loss. His wife of eighteen years passed away the day she gave birth to their son. Consumed with grief and guilt over her death, Jamison has thrown himself into work and raising his four children without her... -
![The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 4 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #4) by Shungiku Nakamura]()
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 4 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #4) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
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![One Wylde Knight by Kathryn Le Veque]()
One Wylde Knight by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe bigger and badder they are, the harder they fall...Dark, sultry, with a hint of fire in his blood from his Visigoth ancestors and a spark in his eye that betray his killer instincts, Thorington “Thor” de Reyne is the son of the Earl of Ashington and one of the greatest knights England has ever seen. His talent is unmatched, so much so that the king himself has demanded Thor’s service... -
![Truly Medley Deeply by Kate Watson]()
Truly Medley Deeply by Kate Watson
Lucy JaneThe first rule of touring? Don’t fall for your crew.Especially not the grumpy, emotionally caged, impossible-to-read sound guy who acts like tolerating pop-country singers is pure torture.Patrick “Patty” O’Shannan clearly doesn’t want to be here. He does his job and barely looks at me unless it’s to scowl...Categorized as:
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![Release Me: The New Haven Series by JL Seegars]()
Release Me: The New Haven Series by JL Seegars
NadiaI expect nothing.From life, from God, from men.I don’t hope or want or pray. Those are luxuries I can’t afford when I’m doing the desperate math of survival while walking the tight rope of life on the run in a strange city. New Haven wasn’t supposed to be a fresh start. That would be asking too much from a life that took my parents from me and left me vulnerable to monsters...Categorized as:
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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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![Speak: A Post Divorce Romance by JL Seegars]()
Speak: A Post Divorce Romance by JL Seegars
Something awful and illuminating happens when a marriage ends. All illusions fade away. Light spills into the darkest corners of the union, forcing you to face the cracks. The moments bereft of love. The nights without affection. The days spent learning to be quiet and still, expecting nothing because that’s all you’ve ever been given...Categorized as:
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![A Life Worth Living by Monica McCallan]()
A Life Worth Living by Monica McCallan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsNora Gallagher can begrudgingly admit that she and Gray Ferris are both stellar Philadelphia real estate agents, but that’s the beginning and the end of the similarities between them.Nora’s life has been in a self-imposed holding pattern for half a decade. Depending on people in her personal life only leads to disappointment, and she has no plans of making that mistake again...Categorized as:
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![Runaway Bride's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan]()
Runaway Bride's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA swoony, age gap, brother’s best friend, runaway bride romance from bestselling author, Chelle Sloan... -
![Heart of Ice by T.B. Markinson, Miranda MacLeod]()
Heart of Ice by T.B. Markinson, Miranda MacLeod
What happens when the one person who makes your heart sing is also the one person who could destroy everything you’ve worked for?Laurie “the Hatchet” Emerson is a ruthless leader in Boston finance who’s rumoured to have a block of ice where her heart should be. If only... -
![Too Young To Fall In Love by Lacey Black]()
Too Young To Fall In Love by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKellenI love my job. Bartending is more than just serving drinks to customers at the hottest bar and restaurant in Stewart Grove. It’s the people I work with and those I meet along the way. I know how to have a good time. Just one flirty little grin and the ladies are like putty in my hands. But they know the score: I’m a one and done guy, not looking to ever fall into the trap of love... -
![Merry with a Brewmaster by Alexandra Hale]()
Merry with a Brewmaster by Alexandra Hale
Rules for moving to a small beach town: Summer hookups are encouraged as long as you don’t have to see them again If you do, make sure he’s not the new brewmaster at your job If he is the new brewmaster make sure he’s also not the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for If he is the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for make sure you keep it strictly professional If your summer hookup is the... -
![Bodyguard by Night by Taryn Quinn]()
Bodyguard by Night by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsProtecting my best friend's new sister-in-law Willow from a fan who wants to get a little too close is a no-brainer. Just requires me to do some checking around, to act as her shadow for a while, maybe even give her a place to stay so I can keep an eye on her—all so my best friend's small-town wedding to Willow's sister goes off without a hitch...Categorized as:
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![Drummer Boy by Dyan Layne]()
Drummer Boy by Dyan Layne
Bo Robertson. The drummer. 34. Leo.Everybody loves him, yet no one’s ever chosen him to love.He wants to be someone’s everything, and for that someone to be his.Ava Liane Harris. The babysitter. 21. Aries.The beautiful girl who hides behind her glasses. She knows better than to look for love, yet love finds her anyway.A six-week concert tour. An epic adventure. A summer of possibilities... -
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![When We're Meant to Be by Skye Von Triessen]()
When We're Meant to Be by Skye Von Triessen
When Dr. Alexandra Edison’s world was ripped apart, the last thing she expected was to end up in a casual affair with Blake Westmore. Soon after she was forced to choose between her past and her present, when her strong sense of obligation forced her to leave the woman whom she shared one of the most unforgettable experiences with, and head back to L.A. to help the woman who broke her heart... -
![Madam Alana by Audrey Carlan]()
Madam Alana by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Audrey Carlan comes a new story in her Marriage Auction series…I run the most elite auction in the world.Candidates and bidders come from all over the globe hoping to change their lives.And I deliver.I’m in the business of bringing couples together in a mutually beneficial and legally binding marriage...Categorized as:
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![The One for Forever by Hannah Shield]()
The One for Forever by Hannah Shield
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe's the older man I've always wanted. An ex-Special Forces hero. My best friend’s dad.And now, he's the bodyguard assigned to protect me while I prosecute a killer.I’ve wanted Rex Easton since I was eighteen, yet he’s never looked at me twice. I’m determined to finally get over this crush. But after he swears to protect me from the faceless thugs who are after me, I can’t avoid him...Categorized as:
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![Tight Fit by Lisa Suzanne]()
Tight Fit by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s okay to admit I’m scared.Outside forces are working hard to tear us apart, but we’ve teamed up against them. It’s the internal struggles we’re battling that could spell the ultimate end.When Ben makes a public show to prove how committed we are, I’m left confused as I struggle to figure out whether his feelings for me are real or if they’re part of the act...Categorized as:
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![Accidental Vegas Vows by Mia Mara]()
Accidental Vegas Vows by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsUnder the intoxicating spell of Sin City, I've never wanted a man so desperately.He's my scorching hot boss, old enough to be my father.Problem is - I'm saving myself for marriage...So what do I do? I accidentally marry him.That night, he took me to heights of earth-shattering pleasure I never imagined... -
![Wild Temptation by Hope Ford]()
Wild Temptation by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsher Wild is a temptation I can’t resist.He’s my grumpy boss.He didn’t want to hire me,But as a favor to a friend he gave me a chance.Besides proving I’m a good worker,And can make a difference on his peach farm.It seems I can’t stop throwing myself at him.I didn’t think Asher would rock my world... -
![Kiss The Rake Hello by Tracy Sumner]()
Kiss The Rake Hello by Tracy Sumner
Cortland DeWitt is the most infamous second son in England. Twin to a duke, he thankfully lost out on the ducal title by a mere three minute's grace. And he's never looked back, living his life with one rule and one rule only: no attachments.But to Alexandra Mountbatten, the fearless woman who's known him since childhood, Cort is merely the loathsome boy next door... -
![Prince of Darkness (Liam and Kate) by Ajme Williams]()
Prince of Darkness (Liam and Kate) by Ajme Williams
Witness protection. Forbidden crush. Now he's a ruthless killer and I'm pregnant with his child.Liam was supposed to be my FBI guardian angel. Now, he's the monster who kidnapped me.One explosive night. One life-altering secret. Will the Prince of Darkness return for the child he doesn't know exists?This is no fairy tale.This is survival.This is us... -
![She Likes It, Hey Micah by Dana LeCheminant]()
She Likes It, Hey Micah by Dana LeCheminant
Micah Taylor is an eternal optimist, but with every first date that fails, her faith in true love weakens. When offered the chance to help reopen the lodge where her parents were married, Micah is determined to prove her worth and show her boss that she has what it takes to be a great event planner...Categorized as:
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![The Marriage Auction 2, Book Four by Audrey Carlan]()
The Marriage Auction 2, Book Four by Audrey Carlan
The conclusion of The Marriage Auction 2. There are so many plot twists your head will be spinning, your heart weeping, and by the end of it all…your soul will be sighing.*** This serial can be read as a standalone but is best read after TMA 1. Recommended for individuals 18+ as it contains graphic depiction of sexual acts and adult content that may trigger some readers... -
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![Cheap Trick by Emily Goodwin]()
Cheap Trick by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDanielle Cross has spent her whole life running from breakups and troubles. She’s never stayed in the same place for long…until now.The moment she walks through the doors of Logan Dawson’s bar, there’s an attraction between them neither can deny. And when Danielle needs a date to her sister’s wedding, Logan is the man for the job...Categorized as:
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![May's Ride with Thunder by Eve London]()
May's Ride with Thunder by Eve London
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe’s the protector she didn’t know she needed; she’s the love he never thought he deserved.AshleyWhen the Savage Bones MC targets my family’s ranch, I’m desperate for help. I turn to Thunder, a much older member of the Mustang Mountain Riders, and offer him the only thing I have. When he turns me down, I’m left questioning everything...Categorized as:
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![The One I Want by Chelle Sloan]()
The One I Want by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs a professional football player, I had a playbook for everything on the field. Then I retired and found out there’s no playbook for life—especially when the one you thought was perfect gets flipped upside down. There’s no play for suddenly becoming a divorced, single dad. There’s no plan for moving your family back to the town you grew up in...Categorized as:
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![Dario DeLuca (Savage Bloodline) by Sade Rena, M.L. Preston]()
Dario DeLuca (Savage Bloodline) by Sade Rena, M.L. Preston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first lesson my father ever taught me was that power is the only currency, loyalty is the law, and always take what you want.When the Mayor of our city begs me to keep his precious daughter safe, I seize my chance to strengthen the DeLuca hold on the town.I’ll keep her safe, but it’ll come at a price.Mia Gordan, the sheltered heiress, must become my wife.She’s a stranger to our brutal world... -
![Broken Hearts by Chelle Bliss]()
Broken Hearts by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLacey’s had one too many broken hearts. She decided she needed a break and wanted to focus on her work. She had her dream job, and everything started to go her way. Until her last boyfriend, who lied about being married, tries to get her fired. As her personal and business life collide, everything spirals out of control... -
![Write or Wrong by Heidi Hutchinson, Smartypants Romance]()
Write or Wrong by Heidi Hutchinson, Smartypants Romance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsZara Lorna is kind of a big deal. After winning Artist of the Year (again), having a public argument with her boyfriend (again), and being whisked away by a man she barely knows (that’s new), it feels like she can’t go anywhere without drawing attention. It’s taking a toll on her and she could use a break.Deciding to spend some time out of the public eye, she moves to Chicago to be close to Nikki...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Crossroads of Betrayal by Danielle M. Haas]()
Crossroads of Betrayal by Danielle M. Haas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen trust is destroyed, more than hearts will breakGrace Taylor is stunned to see her ex-husband at Crossroads Mountain Retreat—a place where she uses her special ops training to help veterans like herself heal. She’s determined to keep Zeke far from her mind despite their new proximity. But when a group camping excursion ends with a dead guest, all evidence points to Zeke as the killer... -
![The Romance Rehearsal by Annie Dyer]()
The Romance Rehearsal by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIf the first time was a rehearsal, is this the real thing? Directing a play in London’s West End was an ambition met, only it meant I’d see the boy who was my first everything for the first time since that summer.Anthony was no boy anymore. He was all man. Charismatic, talented, famous and devastatingly handsome, and now staring in my production.My leading man - on stage, at least...Categorized as:
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![Big, Bossy Surprise by Lilian Monroe]()
Big, Bossy Surprise by Lilian Monroe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBonnie Delmar should be grateful for her new job.And she is! Being a nanny to a billionaire is a good gig. She’s more than grateful for the opportunity to work for Arlo Noble…until she meets himThat broad-chested, dark-haired, dark-eyed hunk?Yeah…she slept with him. Awkward.But the worst part?Judging by the blank look on his face, their mind-blowing night didn’t register as a blip on Arlo's radar... -
![My Mountain Man Military Hero by Sadie King]()
My Mountain Man Military Hero by Sadie King
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWild Heart Mountain is heating up when an ex-military hero meets his match with a young curvy volunteer firefighter.Since being discharged from the military I’ve lost my purpose in life, until I find Erika…She’s feisty, curvy, and strong... -
![Love Without Numbers by Jade Dollston]()
Love Without Numbers by Jade Dollston
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGiannaI hate my dad’s boss.I’d never actually met Auburn Bouvier, but I despised him on principle. He was a cold, demanding dictator who made his employees miserable.When I moved to New York City, it was inevitable that I would run into the head of the Bouvier fashion empire while visiting my dad at his office, and when I did, the man was nothing like I expected.He was worse... -
![The Heart of Us by Kennedy Fox]()
The Heart of Us by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Heart of Us is the fourth book in the Love in Isolation series by the USA Today Bestselling Duo Kennedy Fox. Each book in the series can be read in any order and stands completely alone. An official synopsis is coming soon... -
![She's a Keeper by Ali K. Mulford]()
She's a Keeper by Ali K. Mulford
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey’re both used to temporary. Have they unexpectedly found forever?Lark Lachlan has her life under control. Although she enjoys the occasional summer fling with women, the devoted-to-her-career, bisexual zookeeper has no trouble keeping her heart in its cage. So she’s a little surprised to feel an instant, all-consuming attraction to the handsome new volunteer, Logan... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![Like They Do in the Movies by Nan Campbell]()
Like They Do in the Movies by Nan Campbell
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Dream: rich and famous screenwriter of hilarious sapphic rom coms.The Reality: pushing out trashy celebrity gossip for cash.The Grand Plan: advance career by engineering a celebrity takedown.Fran Underhill’s adoration for the entertainment industry is in flames, transformed into a loathing of celebrity culture and all those who benefit from it... -
![Shameless Expectations by Adrian J. Smith]()
Shameless Expectations by Adrian J. Smith
Escaping the past is hard. Living in the present is harder.Monti Schroeder is on a quest for peace. She has been since the moment she was born, but peace has remained elusive. Living as a nomad, she takes work where she can get it. When her sister calls with a favor for her neurotic boss, Monti agrees for a few extra bucks. What Monti finds when she arrives is a woman just as broken as she is... -
![Not Only One Bed by Sienna Waters]()
Not Only One Bed by Sienna Waters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNot falling in love has never been so hard...Trix Winchester has been promoted to head of romance acquisitions for London’s leading literary agent. The problem? Trix hasn’t believed in romance for years.Kel Bradshaw’s looking for a sugar mommy to pay her way through art school. But she just can’t bring herself to be mercenary enough to trick someone into it... -
![Best Friend's Brother's Surprise Baby by Kira Cole]()
Best Friend's Brother's Surprise Baby by Kira Cole
My job was to keep her safe.Instead, I ended up getting her pregnant…Aurora Costa is my sister’s best friend.She might be beautiful and curvy as sin,but she’s not about to become one of my one-night stands.Not if I can help it.The only problem?My sister’s unique tendency to get into trouble.When Francesca gets stuck in a predicament,Aurora rushes to her aid, only to end up witnessing an execution...Categorized as:
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![Two is a Pattern by Emily Waters]()
Two is a Pattern by Emily Waters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA charged lesbian romantic suspense set in the early nineties, with gripping twists, turns, and surprising secrets.A mission gone wrong leads to rising-star CIA operative Annie Weaver quitting her job and reinventing herself as a college student. But the CIA, desperate for her skills, refuses to let her go without a price... -
![The Way You Shine by Amelia Chasen]()
The Way You Shine by Amelia Chasen
DelaneyBecoming the nanny for Cole, the older single dad, who's as grumpy as he is quiet–was a curveball I never saw coming.After leaving a toxic relationship, quitting my mundane accounting job, and living in my car, the cautious Cole Campbell helps me get back on my feet.He gives me a job, a room in his countryside home, and a sense of security I’ve never once had in my chaotic life... -
![Dr. Weston by L.M. Fox]()
Dr. Weston by L.M. Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPoppy I was that girl. I had it all. Confident and happy, I graduated college and began working my dream job. I married my devoted, handsome boyfriend. We bought a house and traveled the world. Focused on our careers, we’d think about kids later… ‘til the unthinkable happened. Now I’m all alone and slowly discovering my fairy tale life was a nightmare shrouded in secrecy and lies...Categorized as:
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![Mr. Fake Husband by Lindsey Hart]()
Mr. Fake Husband by Lindsey Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf the devil wears a suit...Has a permanent frown...Wet panties left and right..Expect perfection from everyone...Well then, that's my boss.And today is not my day.It's never your day when you get called to his office.But an even worse day when he broodingly asks you to marry him.And apparently, no is not an answer he will take... -
![Legal Tender by Shae Sanders]()
Legal Tender by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNakima Bridges thought sending her twin sons off to college would be the start of a new, exciting life. She's forty, single, and ready to mingle. Except she's not mingling at all. She's always working, especially now. All anyone at Billingsley-Davis can talk about is the two employees who made a sex tape, and as an HR manager, she's been tasked with figuring out how to handle this powder keg... -
![The Wicked Series: Books 1-2 by Piper Lawson]()
The Wicked Series: Books 1-2 by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA million women scream his name. He whispers mine. Grab the first two books in the enthralling rockstar romance series Wicked in this LIMITED-TIME SET! GOOD GIRL (Book 1) When Haley took an internship on rock god Jax Jamieson’s tour, she never thought he’d look twice at her. Too bad she rubbed him the wrong way on day one and since, he’s taken divine pleasure in making her life hell...
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