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  • Someone Like You by Marie Force

    Someone Like You by Marie Force

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    The all-new Wild Widows Series about a group of grieving survivors who take Roni into their fold to help her cope with the loss of her husband. The group has only one requirement—members must be willing to entertain the possibility of a “Chapter 2,” as it’s called in widow circles, which means a second chance at love...
  • Theo by Riley Edwards

    Theo by Riley Edwards

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 27 ratings
    Is seven days long enough to build a forever love? I was living a nightmare of my own making. My life had been erased. My past rewritten. My name changed. I had nothing from my previous life. I was no longer Bridget Keller. I was promised federal protection. I was promised a new life. I was promised I would be safe...
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  • Dangerous Mind by Riley Edwards

    Dangerous Mind by Riley Edwards

    Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Once upon a time, there was a young, naïve girl who fell madly in love with her brother’s Navy SEAL friend. It was one glorious, unforgettable summer. A magical, whirlwind of new and exciting emotions. But this girl knew she wasn’t ready for Cole Keniston not at twenty-three. So, she did the only thing she could do and left him...
  • Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes

    Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    In her twenties, Rachel Walsh was a mess. Since her spell in rehab, though, she's come a long way on the road to recovery - and now, she's ready to go back to where it all began. But this time, the student has become the teacher. She used to hate the staff in charge of treating her addiction. Now, she's one of them.Rachel's finally got herself on track - but life never stops being messay...
    Categorized as:
    m-f  second chances  humor  contemporary  audiobook
  • Rescuing Rosalie by Ellie Masters

    Rescuing Rosalie by Ellie Masters

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    In 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...
    Categorized as:
    angst  m-f  military  suspense  contemporary  audiobook
  • Path To Resolution by TheFeveredBookaholic

    Path To Resolution by TheFeveredBookaholic

    Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Wolfe Emerson is notorious for two things: being an absolute beast in a boxing ring and being a voluntary mute. His story remains unspoken and he prefers to live his life in silence. That is, until, his world is turned upside down when he meets someone who is louder than life...
  • Daddy, Sir: Dirty Daddies 2024 Anthologies by Stella Moore, Kate Oliver

    Daddy, Sir: Dirty Daddies 2024 Anthologies by Stella Moore, Kate Oliver

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Yes, Sir, Daddy, Sir! Whether at home or halfway around the world, a good Daddy knows exactly what his little girl Plenty of rules, discipline, and the kind of pleasure only her Daddy knows how to give.Trained for combat in the most grueling of circumstances, these Daddies are ready to fight the most important battle of all—the battle for their babygirls’ hearts...
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    m-f  office  age difference  bdsm  military  length-epic
  • Nineteen Letters by Jodi Perry, J.L. Perry

    Nineteen Letters by Jodi Perry, J.L. Perry

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 22 ratings
    WINNER OF THE ROMANCE WRITERS AUSTRALIA RUBY AWARD FOR 2018 ROMANCE BOOK OF THE YEAR. Braxton Nineteen. There’s something about that number; it not only brought us together, bonding us forever, it also played a hand in tearing us apart. The nineteenth of January 1996. I’ll never forget it. It was the day we met. I was seven and she was six...
  • A Business Proposal, Vol. 3 by Haehwa, Narak

    A Business Proposal, Vol. 3 by Haehwa, Narak

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 26 ratings
    Mistakes were made. At the company dinner, Hari has one drink too many and wakes up the next morning with no memory of the previous night...except for a vague lingering sensation on her lips. Meanwhile, Yeongsuh also wakes up from a night of drinking, but unlike her best friend, she instantly realizes that something went very, very wrong..
  • Someone to Love by Marie Force

    Someone to Love by Marie Force

    Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    She’s his nanny and his close friend. He shouldn’t be thinking about her that way… Adrian In the year since I lost my wife in childbirth, I’ve been all about survival as I adapt to life as a single dad to our son. That’s especially true after my mother-in-law also died suddenly...
  • Landon & Shay - Part Two by Brittainy C. Cherry

    Landon & Shay - Part Two by Brittainy C. Cherry

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 36 ratings
    Once upon a time, I fell in love with a boy.A beautiful, broken boy who had his own world of struggles. People warned me against our love, but I didn't listen.We looked weak. Young, foolish. Dangerously in love. We didn't care.In order to keep our hearts protected from the opinions of others, we became each other’s secret. We shared stolen moments. Tender touches. Secretive embraces...
  • Not a Strong Enough Word by Allie Samberts

    Not a Strong Enough Word by Allie Samberts

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Scarlett Frye was once a literary genius. With two bestselling novels, a million-dollar book deal, and a love story of her own, she had it all—until the pressure broke her. Five years ago, she canceled her book tour, shredded her contract, and disappeared. She left everything behind, including Ryan Whitlock, the editor who believed in her… and the man she loved...
  • Down To You by Jayne Frost

    Down To You by Jayne Frost

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Every 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...
  • Hawaii Can Suck It by MéLisa Ryun

    Hawaii Can Suck It by MéLisa Ryun

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    I’m supposed to film him. Not fall for him.I’m Camila Morales—cargo pants-wearing, scrunchie-collecting, videographer to Reece Dare—a growly, tattooed YouTube adrenaline junkie. He’s hot, sure, when he’s not judging me for smiling (calls it a sign of weakness)...
  • French Martini by Mia Monroe

    French Martini by Mia Monroe

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Maybe asking my burly golden retriever contractor to be my fake fiance was a bad idea. But as the saying goes, desperate times and all that. Listen, getting married again sounds about as fun as a shopping spree in a dumpster, so dating is definitely off the table. I’ve resisted Oakley’s tempting presence, knowing it can only lead to trouble, and I don’t need any more of that...
    Categorized as:
    hurt-comfort  office  m-m  queer  length-short  audiobook
  • Beard in Waiting by Penny Reid

    Beard in Waiting by Penny Reid

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 49 ratings
    A Long scene/short story featuring two unlikely characters from the Winston Brothers series...
  • Jump by Emilia Finn

    Jump by Emilia Finn

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    I was a smokejumper for the majority of my career.Flinging out of planes at 15,000 feet and hoping to land with my bones in tact and a plan to slay wildfire quickly, safely, and with my crew all in one piece.Ainsley was a regular firefighter.You know, the kind who lives in town, rides in a truck, and wields a hose to save houses and hotels.We were a match made in adrenaline junky heaven...
  • How to Kiss Your Enemy by Jenny Proctor

    How to Kiss Your Enemy by Jenny Proctor

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 26 ratings
    How is it possible for the chemistry between two chefs to be hotter than a ghost pepper yet colder than liquid nitrogen?When THE Tatum Elliott shows up to run the catering kitchen at my family’s farm and event center, I don’t trust her anymore than I did back in culinary school.But like it or not, she’s here. On my territory. My turf...
  • Unexpected Ventures by A.K. Landow

    Unexpected Ventures by A.K. Landow

    Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars
    · 7 ratings
    A single mom and single dad second chance romance... 👨‍👧‍👦Single Dad👩‍👦Single Mom🎬Second Chance👁Voyeurism🔊Auralism🥵Dirty Talk (in Spanish)🤣RaunchComBETHOne uncharacteristic night.One encounter I can’t forget.One man I can’t have.After the most passionate evening of my life, Dominic Mazzello disappeared from my life...
  • Home At Last by Caitlyn O'Leary, Binge Read Babes

    Home At Last by Caitlyn O'Leary, Binge Read Babes

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Who raised this guy? Wolves?Is she for real!?Better buckle up. It’s going to be a wild ride.ROANI’d had a plan.Serve my eight years in the Marines.Go to college, come home and join the family business.Then it all changed and I became a Marine Raider.Raw from my last year long assignment in hell, I was grateful to retire after twenty years...
  • If It's Meant to Be by Skye Von Triessen

    If It's Meant to Be by Skye Von Triessen

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 19 ratings
    Dr. Alexandra Edison lives a life that many would be envious of. A beautiful world-famous fiancée, more money than she could spend, and a career that she loved. To honor her grandfather’s wishes, she moved from L.A. to Seattle to take over one of her family’s hospitals. When her perfect life fell apart, the last person she expected to be there to help her pick up the pieces was Dr. Blake Westmore...
  • Fiona and the Fixer by Vanessa Vale

    Fiona and the Fixer by Vanessa Vale

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 11 ratings
    A bad boy fixer and a bombshell detective can work together on opposite sides of the law... or so I hear.I’m an overworked fixer who needs a break. When I’m asked to cat-sit in Coal Springs, I’m all for a few boring days.Except there is no break, and there’s no chance to be bored...
  • Just My Luck by Lena Hendrix

    Just My Luck by Lena Hendrix

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 32 ratings
    You might think it’s reckless for a single mom to enter into a marriage of convenience with her boss . . . You would be correct. To make matters worse, Abel King is a grumpy local brewer with a criminal past. He also happens to be my boss and a total stick-in-the-mud. Every time I come to work with a smile and wave, I’m lucky if I can get a grunt in response...
    Categorized as:
    office  m-f  contemporary  length-long  audiobook
  • Whispered Prayers of a Girl by Alex Grayson

    Whispered Prayers of a Girl by Alex Grayson

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Her whispered prayers break her... At night, as she’s drifting off to sleep, I press my ear to the door and listen to her heart wrenching pleas. Her words are agony to my healing heart, but I cherish the sound of them, for that’s the only time I ever hear my beautiful daughter speak. Since her father died two years ago, she’s grown quiet and withdrawn...
  • Play Me by Adriana Locke

    Play Me by Adriana Locke

    Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    What happens when a grumpy rugby player meets his match with a feisty, no-nonsense assistant? Someone gets played...
  • Over & Out by Claire Wilder

    Over & Out by Claire Wilder

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Introducing a brand new enemies to lovers romance from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Claire Wilder!Three months ago, a dirt bike accident stole my confidence, my beloved ride, and the one thing that made me feel alive. Now I’m going through the motions in my coastal tourist town, totally adrift… and trying not to think about the stranger who pulled me from the wreckage...
  • Falling for You Again by Kerry Lonsdale

    Falling for You Again by Kerry Lonsdale

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 13 ratings
    Fate reunites a young woman with her ex-husband in a delightful and inspiring novel about family, old loves, and marriage on a dare by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kerry Lonsdale.Furniture artisan Meli Hynes still abides by her uncle’s the only lasting love story is the one between artists and their creations...
  • Affirmation by Sawyer Bennett

    Affirmation by Sawyer Bennett

    Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars
    · 33 ratings
    Things are off, and I can’t quite put my finger on it. Some things, however, are the same. For example, the sex with Matt is just as nuclear and consistent as it always has been. Still… I feel like I’m holding onto Matt with my fingertips, like he’s on the verge of slipping away and I don’t know what to do...
  • Resisting My Submission by Jenna Jacob

    Resisting My Submission by Jenna Jacob

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    He enticed my abandoned desires…and uncovered my guarded heart.I’m Samantha “Sammie” Radcliffe, queen of the bar at Club Genesis. They say first impressions mean everything, but either Maximus “Max” Gunn didn’t get the memo or doesn’t care. I can’t lie...
    Categorized as:
    m-f  angst  bdsm  contemporary  length-short
  • 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 ratings
    KellenI 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...
  • Wedding at the Riverview Inn by Molly O'Keefe

    Wedding at the Riverview Inn by Molly O'Keefe

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings
    An emotional tale of a magical inn, a wedding gone terribly wrong and a woman searching for a second chance.Alice has hit rock bottom. Once a Michelin-starred chef, she is now drowning in debt, working the line at a chain restaurant and drinking too much. The last person she ever expected to come knocking with a job offer and a fresh start is her ex-husband, Gabe...
  • Forever Entangled by Kathleen Brooks

    Forever Entangled by Kathleen Brooks

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    Ryan Parker had always loved Sienna Ashton, but gave up on his fantasy years ago. After working as an undercover FBI Agent in Los Angeles, Ryan gets a phone call telling him to come home to the small town of Keeneston, Kentucky. The woman he thought he was over is now in serious trouble. Sienna Ashton fell in love with Ryan Parker too late...
  • Heart's Desire  (Unparalleled Love Series) by Delaney Diamond

    Heart's Desire (Unparalleled Love Series) by Delaney Diamond

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Coworkers Nathan Crenshaw and Janice Livingston once had a passionate relationship that went up in flames and created a strained environment at their place of employment. Since then Janice has tried to move on. Unfortunately, they have to work together, and unfortunately, she's still very attracted to Nathan...
  • Happily, Ever ... by Nia Forrester

    Happily, Ever ... by Nia Forrester

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    What happens after the happily ever after?When they get news of another couple’s impending divorce, Rumi forces a conversation that reveals simmering fears, hurt, and secrets in her and Micah’s marriage...
  • Reset by Janet Elizabeth Henderson

    Reset by Janet Elizabeth Henderson

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Former soldier Ryan Granger’s life has become all about numbers:13 months since he was shot in the head7 months spent in a coma6 months since he woke, a changed man5 hours since he’d been kidnapped4 minutes since he’d opened his eyes in an underground cavern3 minutes since he’d heard a woman calling for help…Two strangers trapped together.One impossible way out...
  • When We're Meant to Be by Skye Von Triessen

    When We're Meant to Be by Skye Von Triessen

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 14 ratings
    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...
  • Out of the Box Regifted by Jennifer Theriot

    Out of the Box Regifted by Jennifer Theriot

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    Betrayal, Lies, Loss, Truth, Secrets… With a new beginning for Olivia and Ash on the horizon, what could possibly stop them from finding happily ever after? In order to move on, Olivia must face the haunting demons from her past life with Alan, her ex husband...
  • Don't Fall for Your Brother's Best Friend by Logan Chance

    Don't Fall for Your Brother's Best Friend by Logan Chance

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    What happens when you fall for your older brother's best friend? They say there are lines you shouldn't cross, but where's the fun in that? Especially when it comes to falling for your brother's best friend... Picture this: I've got five brothers, and I'm the only girl. Standing out isn't easy, especially with my big bro breathing down my neck...
    Categorized as:
    office  m-f  humor  from hate to love  length-short
  • She Likes It, Hey Micah by Dana LeCheminant

    She Likes It, Hey Micah by Dana LeCheminant

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 10 ratings
    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...
  • This Is Love by Melissa Foster

    This Is Love by Melissa Foster

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 24 ratings
    Fall in love in Harmony Pointe, where hearts are lost, found, and sometimes misplaced…and everyone get a happy ever after. If a woman can’t find love in the quaint town of Harmony Pointe, it’s sure to find them—whether they’re looking for it or not. Here, the remaining single Dalton siblings are about to discover that they’re next in line to get swept away by love...
  • Bossy Mogul (The Moguls) by Scarlett Avery

    Bossy Mogul (The Moguls) by Scarlett Avery

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    So, I tell off the cocky stranger I’m trapped in an elevator with. I never expected he’d turn out to be my new boss.Our first encounter is a disaster.He blames me for the mechanical failure.Okay, he might be right, but I’m unwilling to concede.As the minutes tick by, he decides to put the moves on me...
  • Roots of Vengeance by Maggie Cole

    Roots of Vengeance by Maggie Cole

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 9 ratings
    Nothing about Connor Brooks is average. Not his looks, or kisses, or touches.He’s my target. Falling in love isn’t part of the assignment.My job is to determine if he’s a Twisted Heart, the vicious gang who killed my family.He’s innocent, but discovers my secret.My cover is blown. My heart shattered.But I annihilated his.Going forward, I tell my boss to only give me the most dangerous men...
  • Falling into Forever by Avery Maxwell

    Falling into Forever by Avery Maxwell

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    What’s a brokenhearted romance novelist to do when an interview accidentally turns her into the villain? I’ll tell you one thing—the plan definitely wasn’t to turn to the man who taught me that happily ever afters exist only on the page...
  • Indigo Sky by Kelsey Kingsley

    Indigo Sky by Kelsey Kingsley

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    I never knew how to stick up for myself. I never had to. That’s what Nate Manning, my best friend, was for. After an accident left me disfigured and half-blind, I took the torment and bullying while Nate fought my battles for me, as unhinged and questionable as his methods were—and I let him. But that was before I bumped into the confident and strong Indigo Sky...
  • Mitigation by Sawyer Bennett

    Mitigation by Sawyer Bennett

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 32 ratings
    I’ve seen a new side to Matt Connover. He’s proven to me that there is something inside him other than icy control and masculine force. I’ve seen care… tenderness… even protectiveness. I’ve seen vulnerability. But Matt Connover’s issues run deep. I know Cal hurt him deeply, and he keeps himself protected because of that...
  • The Genius and the Muse by Elizabeth Hunter

    The Genius and the Muse by Elizabeth Hunter

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    When Kate Mitchell decided to research the mysterious portrait in the student gallery, she had no idea how her life would change. She thought she knew what she wanted in life. She had a great boyfriend, a promising career, and a clear path. How could one simple portrait change all that? A photograph. A sculpture. A painting...
  • Ever Over After by J.A. DeRouen

    Ever Over After by J.A. DeRouen

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The Over Duet is a story first loves, second chances, and hard truths. Marlo … wild-eyed, untamed, and every single thing I’ve ever wanted from this life. I wasn’t ready for her back then. I was a stupid boy with adult feelings and no idea what to do with them. I squandered away every chance she gave me. Yes, a love like ours either burns white hot or crumbles under the pressure...
    Categorized as:
    angst  m-f  christian  new adult  length-short  audiobook
  • The Problem with Players by Brittainy C. Cherry

    The Problem with Players by Brittainy C. Cherry

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    As a female coach, I’ve always lived by a simple mantra: throw hard, swing for the fences, and never, ever look back--especially when it comes to past flames.So when my ex-boyfriend somehow manages to land the job as my new assistant coach, my life is flipped upside down. The game I thought I'd mastered is now being played with a whole new set of rules.My ex is baseball's all-star Nathan Pierce...
  • Fix Her Up by Julia Wolf

    Fix Her Up by Julia Wolf

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    At thirty, I’m starting over after a scandal that nearly ruined me. New job, new fixer-upper house, and all new outlook.How did I end up with a tall, devilishly handsome Israeli roommate? I can't actually tell you. Avi Cohen steamrolled into my life, and I kind of liked it.He's a flirt, but we have a contract and rule number one is no sex...
  • Lasting Impressions by Michele L. Rivera

    Lasting Impressions by Michele L. Rivera

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Fifteen years ago, Bryce Keating and Cameron Shapiro met for the first time on the worst blind date of their lives. They ended the night hoping to never see each other again and went their separate ways.Unfortunately for Bryce and Cameron, fate had other plans. Over a decade later, the two women randomly run into one another. It’s disastrous and stirs up mixed feelings for them both...
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