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A Cosy Countryside Christmas by Eliza J. Scott
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsElla Welford’s done with love. After having her fingers burnt, she’s been resolutely single for the last year and has sworn to stay that way. Joss Campion’s still reeling from a messy divorce and has vowed never to open his heart to love again. Growing up in the picturesque village of Lytell Stangdale, with the North Yorkshire Moors as their playground, Joss and Ella were best friends... -
Smolder by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAre you missing the Steel Brothers? Are you yearning for more? Welcome to the next generation! Join the grown children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan, and Marjorie for new adventures, mysteries, and heart-pounding passion. The action, drama, and secrecy continue with Smolder, coming June 28, 2022! -
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Merry Little Sugar Rush by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsJoy. I’m living my dream. Owning a cozy little bakery in downtown Snowflake Falls is everything I ever wanted. Even though the holidays are a hectic time of year, there’s nothing better than the feel of Christmas mixed with a bit of sugar. When an unexpected visitor drops by to say hello, my entire world shifts on its axis... -
Die Romanze beginnt by Hannah M. Lynn
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsNoch nie hat Romantik so süß geschmeckt . .. Obwohl es Holly Berry endlich geschafft hat, »Just One More« zu kaufen und mit einem der begehrtesten Junggesellen in Bourton-on-the-Water auszugehen, ist ihr Leben alles andere als ein Zuckerschlecken. Ein bekanntes Gesicht aus ihrer Vergangenheit droht, Hollys frisch erblühende Beziehung zu zerstören, noch ehe sie richtig beginnen kann... -
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A Winter Wonderland by Rosie Green
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe fairy lights are sparkling on the Sunnybrook village green tree and festive excitement is in the air – and at least one Little Duck Pond Cafe regular is going to have the best Christmas ever! -
My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 3 by Niyama
Shin and Seiji have been living together in domestic bliss for over a year, but Seiji’s upcoming birthday is the first time Shin will get to celebrate with him... -
My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 2 by Niyama
Living under the same roof as the man he’s had a crush on for a solid decade has Shin’s libido in overdrive, and even his rampant awkwardness can’t get in the way of him getting some! Meanwhile, Seiji is swamped with self-doubt. Does an old man with a bleak romantic history have what it takes to satisfy his hot, young partner? -
A Greene Family Christmas by Piper Rayne
Preparing a Christmas to remember is no small feat with a family the size of the Greenes. Especially, when the woman who has always been the planner down to every minute detail falls ill, only five days before the holiday. The family has no choice but to scramble to ensure that nothing is amiss. Cookies need to be decorated, gingerbread houses assembled and decorations to be hung...Categorized as:
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My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 3 by Niyama
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA young patrolman harbors secret feelings for a middle-aged shop owner on his beat! When a young patrolman gets assigned to a small town, he runs into an old acquaintance, and a casual comment from the older man leads to a fluttering heart and renewed feelings... -
My Dearest Patrolman, Vol. 2 by Niyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe seasons have shifted, and Shin and Seiji are starting their new life together. Living under the same roof as the man he’s had a crush on for a solid decade has Shin’s libido in overdrive, and even his rampant awkwardness can’t get in the way of him getting some! Meanwhile, Seiji is swamped with self-doubt... -
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... -
A White Christmas on Winter Street by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen Sky Terran returns to the village of Middledip after losing the job she loves, she anticipates a quiet Christmas getting used to her new life. However, the annual street decoration competition is coming up and this year, the residents of Winter Street are determined to win. As she is pulled into the preparations, Sky quickly grows to love the quirky, tight-knit community she is now part of... -
Christmas with the Boy Next Door by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe's a Marine turned small-town cop, and she's the single mom next door. Can the magic of Christmas unite them even with all that stands in their way? After graduating from the police academy, Marine veteran Jack Rhodes returns to Snow Hill, PA to join the local police force... -
Finding Harmony by Amy Kaybach
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsYou watched him drown himself in women. You've heard his sarcastic, mean side. You think you know Killian Donogue, rockstar. Her ex-husband abused and almost killed her sister to keep his secret. She blames herself for not recognizing the signs. He's drawn to her resilience. She sees the man behind the walls, the one who deems himself unworthy, unloveable...Categorized as:
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Black Hearted by Julie Ann Walker
He’s everything she ever wanted. She’s everything he never knew he needed. Can she convince him she’s the one? The Black Knights are back and better than ever! Samuel Harwood has spent his entire career working in the black and gray areas of international intrigue. Living in the shadows for so long has made him forget who he was and where he came from... -
Merry Me Darling by Lilian T. James
This is not a standalone within the series. This is a short, holiday epilogue that picks up right where Meet Me Halfway left off. Madison woke up thinking it would be a piece of cake to meet Garrett's mother. She made him like her, after all. But the closer they get to Garrett’s childhood home, the more doubt starts to creep in...Categorized as:
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Secret Triplets for Christmas by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA brand NEW, sizzlingly spicy, chilling and suspenseful standalone novel with an ex-boyfriend’s brother, secret triplets, and Christmas romance themes. THEN. Oliver. She was meant to be mine all along. When I let my foster brother have the girl of my dreams, I never expected to find him in a pool of his own blood. .. in his now ex-girlfriend’s house... -
The Holiday Clause by Lydia Michaels
A Hideaway Harbor holiday rom-com from bestselling & award-winning author Lydia Michaels! Three billionaire brothers. One ultimatum. And a childhood best friend who just became the prize. The Christmas rush began the moment Magnus Hawthorne informed his sons that his billion-dollar empire would come with one hell of a holiday clause—whoever marries first inherits everything... -
With Love, This Christmas by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNoelle Ackerman loves Christmas and plans to make this Christmas the most special of all. After five years of living in Paris, she has returned home to Grand Hills, the place where love has always dwelled for her. Love for Noelle is not only her family but with the man who stole her heart at the tender age of five. Kane Weston aka Noelle’s tall, dark, and handsome best friend... -
Black Hearted by Julie Ann Walker
He's everything she ever wanted. She's everything he never knew he needed. Can she convince him she's the one? The Black Knights are back and better than ever! Samuel Harwood has spent his entire career working in the black and gray areas of international intrigue. Living in the shadows for so long has made him forget who he was and where he came from...Categorized as:
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Simmer by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSimmer (verb): to stew gently below or just at the boiling point; to be in a state of incipient development. My life was always at a simmer… only stewing, never going anywhere. I was left to fend for myself when it came to affection or love, so I learned to go without. I refused to let them see how broken and lonely I was; it was much easier to hide behind a false reality... -
Christmas with the Older Man: An Age Gap, Secret Baby, Holiday Romance by Natasha L. Black
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI was the good girl. Now I’m breaking all the rules. For an older man. Who’s my ex’s uncle! Older, sophisticated and sexy as hell,. He’s also my new boss. Being the good girl left me unsatisfied. For once I’m going after what I want,. Even if he’s forbidden. Sparks fly when we can’t agree on anything at work. Fiery kisses lead to scorching nights together... -
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. Ashley. When 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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Pining by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA slow-burn, friends-to-lovers standalone holiday romance. The bad guy never gets the girl. In the eyes of the law, I’ve paid for my youthful mistakes but I know I can never undo the damage I’ve caused. When I stepped out of my cell, I vowed to live a good life, make the right choices, and avoid temptation at all costs. Until her. She’s not a choice, she’s a compulsion. A craving... -
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Hung Up on the Hacker by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan a white hat hacker and a wild child tattoo artist turn their oops into forever? Former Army Intelligence officer Cash Grantham is a whiz with computers and data. An expert in cyber security, he prides himself on being prepared for anything. That doesn't include his best friend's little sister. The one who's all grown up...Categorized as:
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Holiday Heart-On: A Steamy Romantic Comedy Anthology by Serena Bell, Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGet a head start on the holiday spirit by reading for a great cause! Nineteen of today’s most entertaining rom-com authors have teamed up on #Books4Beats. This collection of festive shorts ranges from sweet to steamy and promises to entertain... -
Snow Place Like Holly Pointe by Cindy Kirk
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill love be on their Christmas Lists? Holly Pointe, Vermont might be the Capitol of Christmas Kindness, but when residents learn their beloved Mistletoe Ball has been canceled, goodwill is in short supply. Lucy Cummings feels like a grinch for canceling, but the ball is a financial lump of coal for the Barns at Grace Hollow... -
Lucky Yellow Shoes by Jae
Denny is planning to propose to her girlfriend, Eliza, on Christmas Day, but she needs some help finding the perfect ring. Will it all go according to plan, or will she end up being the one surprised? “Lucky Yellow Shoes” is a short story sequel to Jae’s light-hearted lesbian romance Wrong Number, Right Woman. -
Wild In The Windy City: The Anthology Volume 3 by Rachel Brookes, Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew Year's Eve on Navy Pier. A sexy, breathless night. Eighteen authors bring magic, steam, and romance to the Resolution Gala on Navy Pier this New Year’s Eve. Don’t miss the fireworks. All proceeds from this anthology benefit Bernie's Book Bank (https://www. berniesbookbank. org/). RELEASE DATE December 10, 2019. Look for a pre-order link later this Fall! ANTHOLOGY AUTHORS:. Rachel Brookes... -
Stitches by Harley Wylde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMarci -- My sister and her boyfriend had been my entire world, until I lost them both. Laura died, and Stitches walked away. I’ve lived in hell for the past seven years thanks to a brother who should have protected me. Instead, he used me to further his career, not caring whether I lived or died. Now Stitches is back, right in front of me... -
A Very Naughty Christmas by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings‘Tis the season for naughty, forbidden secrets, seductions, and happily ever afters. Fall in love this holiday season. Three brand new sizzling hot age gap romances, specially written to keep you warm this holiday season. (Yes, we are talking about the heat between the sheets! ). Book 1: Christmas with My Best Friend’s Dad... -
Three Nights Before Christmas: A Holiday Romance Collection by Kati Wilde
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA collection of three hot holiday romances to warm up your winter nights…. Secret Santa. After years of struggling to make ends meet, Emma Williams finally lands a job that suits her perfectly—she enjoys her work, likes her new boss, and especially loves knowing her first paycheck is coming just after Christmas. That is, if she lasts that long... -
Unexpected Christmas by Eliza Peake
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings'Tis the Season for a Second Chance to Seduce the Hot Mechanic. .. Jake Henderson and I spent some long, hot days together, stealing kisses behind his dad’s auto shop. But the summer ended, and he broke my heart–I packed up the pieces and left town, vowing he’d never hurt me again... -
The Scrooge of the Mountain by Tessa Klein
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s big and grumpy. A real scrooge of a mountain man. And now I’m stuck with him for Christmas. As a perpetually single Christmasholic, I have a complicated relationship with my favorite holiday. I love spreading joy, but I hate having my relationship status shoved in my face. This year will be different. This year, a matchmaker set me up with someone who loves Christmas as much as I do...Categorized as:
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Christmas Ever After by Sarah Morgan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSkylar Tempest has never understood Alec Hunter’s appeal. So what if he’s a world-renowned historian? He’s also cynical, aloof and determined to think the worst of her. So when a twist of fate finds her spending the lead-up to Christmas with Alec and his family, she’s not expecting the season to be either merry or bright... -
The Law of Miracles by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe sequel to A Christmas Promise… Joshua Trant is doing his best to support his son Micah and Micah’s partner Greg as they approach the trial of Greg’s attackers. This was never going to be easy, especially as Greg wants them prosecuted for a hate crime, but County Attorney Alexander Rycliffe assures them he’ll do his utmost to make sure the perpetrators are held accountable for their actions... -
The Cornish Cream Tea Bookshop by Cressida McLaughlin
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOllie Spencer has started a new life in the idyllic Cornish seaside town of Port Karadow. Throwing herself into her job at the town’s bookshop, A New Chapter, is one way to make friends. The shop is glitzing up for first Christmas and Ollie hopes her inspired ideas will give the shop the edge it needs to dazzle the town... -
A Cosy Christmas at Bridget’s Bicycle Bakery by Alex Brown
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBridget smiled to herself, certain she could see one of the stars twinkling extra brightly in that moment as if to acknowledge her wish and convince her that, yes, Mulberry-On-Sea was just the place they all needed to be. Surrounded by those happy memories of holidays and special times where nothing bad ever happened…... -
Spectrum by M.J. Duncan
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSparks fly the moment Bryn Nakamura lays eyes on Anna Fitzpatrick, and not in a good way. Driven, reserved, and recovering from another encounter with a life she would rather leave behind, all Bryn wants is to forget about Anna and focus on her beloved vineyard—but Fate has other plans...Categorized as:
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Once Again at the Falls by Becky Monson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn one day, London Walsh finds out her ex is going to be her boss and that her parents are getting a divorce—and they want her to referee the situation. So when she’s offered the chance to spend the holidays in her old hometown of Christmas Falls, far away from all the drama, she jumps on it. But the quaint town doesn’t feel quite like the home it once was... -
A Kind of Romance by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsZeke Gulden is a ruthless Wall Street exec. His hard-edged, no-nonsense attitude has served him well in the cutthroat business world, but less so in his personal life. When he finds out his ex-boyfriend cheated on him with a coworker, Zeke can’t let go—not until he finds a way to get even. However, his meddlesome father has other ideas... -
Christmas at the Cat Café by Jessica Redland
It had always been Tabby's dream to work with cats and an inheritance from her beloved nanna has finally made that a reality. Idyllic Castle Street in Whitsborough Bay couldn’t be a better place for pastry chef Tabby to open a cat café with her boyfriend, Leon. But when Leon leaves her in the lurch, the pressure mounts for Tabby... -
Hot Mess by Ava Gray
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMeeting a hot Hollywood heartthrob might be a dream come true for some. But for me, it was an absolute nightmare. A nightmare that I didn’t want, especially during the holidays. I knew it was over for me when I gazed into Nick’s eyes at that Hollywood party. I instantly regretted my decision to come to LA, and I was right…. Spending the night with the playboy led to trouble...Categorized as:
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Operation: Secret Santa by M.J. Duncan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen Holly Burke saw who she’d drawn for Secret Santa, she knew she had to do something to make it special. It was Christmas, after all, and if anyone deserved some extra Christmas cheer, it was Mo Davy. -
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獨領風騷 18 by Nicky Lee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings(完結篇)面對好友與情人,樂樂要如何做出屬於自己的最佳「抉擇」?簡訊誤會逐漸解開,樂樂站上國際時尚伸展臺散發個人光芒,時尚華麗冒險即將告一段落,令人期待的最終結局千萬別錯過!. -
Hot Chicken by L.M. Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHot Chicken A Man of the Club Christmas in July Series Novella You’re invited to a Candy Cane Key Christmas in July festival with The Man of the Month Club. Matt Returning to my hometown to help care for my ailing mother wasn’t on my radar at age twenty-six. But neither was Ellie Albright... -
The Handyman's Secret Santa: A Small Town Sweet & Steamy Holiday Romance by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Handyman’s Secret Santa: Christmas in Alpine Valley Book 6. An Age Gap Holiday Romance. This Christmas, follow four neighbors turned friends to find out whether Santa will finally give them the gift they’ve been wanting most of all: true love. Addison. I have a huge crush on my handyman. It can’t go anywhere. He’s older than me. Old enough that it would give my mom a heart attack... -
Smitten in Lake Mistletoe by Amber Kelly
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter my fiancée left me at the altar, humiliated and heartbroken, I threw myself into my career. Ironically, the girl who no longer believes in Happily Ever After is now the go-to wedding planner in Las Vegas, but I made it my mission to help the fairytale come to life for the poor unsuspecting brides before reality slaps them in the face. One perfect day... -
Lovestruck: The Naughty List by Julia Jarrett
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s my grown-up Christmas wish this year? For my secret crush on Hunter Callaghan to not be a secret anymore. Everyone says he’s like a golden retriever, with his happy-go-lucky attitude and friendly personality. But I see something more – I see the vulnerable side he works so hard to cover with a smile and a joke. I see the man I wish I could spend forever with... -
My Ex's Dad is Coming to Town by Eve London
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes, love finds you in the most unexpected places. .. like in the arms of your ex’s dad. Winter. This Christmas was supposed to be about getting away from the mess I left behind, not cozying up to the grumpiest man I’ve ever met—who also happens to be my ex’s father. But Cole’s steady presence and the way he sees past my defenses make me feel safe in a way I never thought possible...Categorized as:
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