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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 11 by Kintetsu Yamada
WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGINGThe ceremony is just around the corner, but there’s still a lot to be done: finalizing the guest list, sending out invitations, picking out wedding favors, figuring out flower arrangements… The tasks are endless and exhausting... -
あせとせっけん 11 [Ase to sekken 11] by Kintetsu Yamada, 山田金鉄
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWEDDING BELLS ARE RINGINGThe ceremony is just around the corner, but there’s still a lot to be done: finalizing the guest list, sending out invitations, picking out wedding favors, figuring out flower arrangements… The tasks are endless and exhausting... -
Sweat and Soap, Vol. 3 by Kintetsu Yamada
The office romance between the quiet and sweet accountant Asako, who's spent her life ashamed of how much she sweats, and rising star of the bath and toiletry world Kotaro got off to a fast and steamy start! Kotaro's status at the company has made her wary of revealing their relationship to their colleagues at Liliadrop, and she's stumbled into the discovery that Kotaro has been mentoring an... -
Sweat and Soap, Vol. 4 by Kintetsu Yamada
Natori and Asako are back from their first trip together, a romantic getaway to Hokkaido. But when Asako returns to the office, her anxiety comes back, too, because it’s time to let their secret out and reveal their relationship to their coworkers. Natori sets up a lunch to introduce Asako to his teammates in product development... -
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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 9 by Kintetsu Yamada
COME WHAT MAY Now that Kotaro and Asako have gotten used to living together, they’ve started to think about what their future holds. It’s an exciting—and somewhat terrifying—prospect, one made all the more difficult when the haunting reappearance of a ghost from Asako’s past threatens their happily ever after.. -
Sweat and Soap, Vol. 3 by Kintetsu Yamada
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe office romance between the quiet and sweet accountant Asako, who's spent her life ashamed of how much she sweats, and rising star of the bath and toiletry world Kotaro got off to a fast and steamy start! Kotaro's status at the company has made her wary of revealing their relationship to their colleagues at Liliadrop, and she's stumbled into the discovery that Kotaro has been mentoring an... -
Sweat and Soap, Vol. 7 by Kintetsu Yamada
After a lot of discussion and planning (and so many Post-It notes), Kotaro and Asako move in together, and a new era of their relationship dawns! But will these meticulously-laid plans stand up to the pressures and annoyances of real life? Pressures like.. -
Sweat and Soap, Vol. 10 by Kintetsu Yamada
FIRST COMES LOVE, THEN COMES......well, a whole lot of stuff. Kotaro and Asako have been through a lot, and now they're finally ready to take the big plunge. Whatever comes next, they're committed to seeing it through -- together... -
Sweat and Soap, Vol. 5 by Kintetsu Yamada
With great effort, the notorious workaholic Natori has managed to carve out a real holiday break, with time away from the office to spend with his girlfriend Asako... -
Sweat and Soap, Vol. 2 by Kintetsu Yamada
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIn an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward... and that line is where Asako — a woman who sweats copiously — met Koutarou — a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's, er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other! Asako's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Liliadrop... -
Sweat and Soap Vol. 6 by Kintetsu Yamada
Despite all the anxieties and obstacles, Asako and Natori's relationship has proven its staying power. Since deciding to move in together, they've found a home they both like, and a new chapter in both their lives has begun! But now that they've taken this adult step, there's an even bigger one looming further up the staircase.. -
Your Forever Love by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 26 ratings(unedited blurb. subject to change) Eric Callahan is a powerful man, and his sharp business sense has earned him the nickname Shark. Yet under the strict façade is a man who loves his daughter and would do anything for her. When he and his daughter move to San Francisco for three months, he has one thing in mind: expanding his business on the West Coast... -
Sweat and Soap, Vol. 6 by Kintetsu Yamada, 山田金鉄
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward... and that line is where Asako -- a woman who sweats copiusly -- met Koutarou -- a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's, er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other! WOULDN’T IT BE NICEDespite all the anxieties and obstacles, Asako and Natori’s relationship has proven its staying power... -
Sweat and Soap Vol. 8 by Kintetsu Yamada
Now that Kotaro and Asako have met each other's families, things should be smooth sailing from here on out -- right? But there's still their first company trip as a couple, not to mention some unexpected... gains...of romantic bliss to navigate... -
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Falling For The CEO by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA single dad romance from USA Today Bestselling author Layla Hagen.I’m Spencer Whitley, the CEO of a billion-dollar company.But behind closed doors, I’m a clueless, single dad…Between reading parenting books and trying to get the little dude to sleep during the night, I can barely think about anything else.But when I meet my neighbor, my mind begins to wander... -
Without You by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTuckerI spend my days brewing beer for the popular Brew Crüe Beer Company and my nights devoted to being a dad. Raising a young child with special needs can be tough and stressful, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. He’s everything to me, and the reason I keep going. It’s him and me against the world, and I have no intention of changing that.Then, Kinsley McGregor walks back into my life... -
A Business Proposal, Vol. 3 by Haehwa, Narak
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.. -
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 3: The Case of Ritsu Onodera (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #3) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 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... -
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 3 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #3) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 24 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... -
A Summer Wedding at the Cotswolds Candy Store by Hannah M. Lynn
Going to the chapel, but will they get married? After the holiday romance to beat all other holiday romances, it’s back to regular life for Holly Berry, and the sweet shop is busier than ever. With Jamie and Fin’s wedding coming up, Holly is rushed off her feet, making sure their big day is perfect.So when her handsome boyfriend comes to visit, she is both elated to see him and overwhelmed... -
A Business Proposal, Vol. 5 by Haehwa, Perilla
The big day is finally here. Taemu takes Hari to meet his grandfather and receive his blessing...only to be met with stone-cold rejection from the stubborn old timer. But Hari has no intention of giving up... -
Searching for Steven by Jessica Redland
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen Sarah Peterson accepts her Auntie Kay’s unexpected offer to take over her florist’s shop, she’s prepared for a change of job, home and lifestyle. What she isn’t prepared for is the discovery of a scarily accurate clairvoyant reading that’s been missing for twelve years. All her predictions have come true, except one: she’s about to meet the man of her dreams. Oh, and his name is Steven... -
Without You by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTuckerI spend my days brewing beer for the popular Brew Crüe Beer Company and my nights devoted to being a dad. Raising a young child with special needs can be tough and stressful, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. He’s everything to me, and the reason I keep going. It’s him and me against the world, and I have no intention of changing that.Then, Kinsley McGregor walks back into my life... -
Semi-Sweet On You by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA semi-sweet second-chance rom com!She broke his heart ten years ago.Now he's back -- and her new boss. And she might still be semi in love with him.This whole situation is nutty -- including the grandmother who lives with Whitney. And who loves the idea that she and Cam are back together. And invites him to move in. Cam seems to be all in. In spite of the fact that they are not back together... -
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Flirting with Fate by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDon't miss the final installment in the Hope Falls: Brewed Awakenings series featuring reader-favorite (and Jessica Rabbit look-alike) Vivien Wells who is the only Wells sister still standing from the Hope Falls Effect. Author's Note: Flirting with Fate is a single dad, next-door neighbor, road trip, small-town romance... -
Rhode Trip by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe road less traveled by a sexy silver fox and a restless woman might be the path they need to restore both their hearts.Lindee FoxMy entire adult life has been a road trip, and I’m ready to put the brakes on the wanderlust in my veins. So, I bought a motel. The irony isn’t lost on me... -
Insta Family by Jen Atkinson
Meeting your birth family is nerve-racking. So, it’s helpful when tall, dark, and lovable shows up to hold your hand.Coco had never planned to find her birth parents. But when Jude finds her—confessing that he knows her birth mother and he wants to set up a meeting, it’s suddenly all she can think about. Okay… maybe not all she’s thinking about. The messenger, Mr... -
사내 맞선 2 by Haehwa
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 26 ratings카카오페이지에서 뜨거운 사랑을 받으며 연재 중인 《사내 맞선》 1권, 2권이 동시에 출간되었다. 평범한 회사원 하리는 친구를 대신해서 차이기 위해 맞선 자리에 나간다. 그런데 맞선 상대로 자신이 다니는 회사 사장이 나온 것도 모자라 그 사장이 다짜고짜 결혼하자고 한다면? 거짓말을 한 게 들키는 순간 해고다! 결혼하고자 하는 태무와 회사를 무사히 다니고 싶은 하리의 스릴 만점 로맨스 가득한 술래잡기가 시작되는데……... -
The Scientist by Kristen B. Cole, Margo Lipschultz
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen an outgoing musical maven meets the enigmatic neuroscientist next door, will their worlds clash in a dramatic showdown of art versus science, or will they discover that love is the ultimate experiment worth conducting?When celebrated Broadway composer Hadley Olivier’s best friend receives a life-threatening diagnosis, Hadley says goodbye to her beloved home in NYC and sets off for the West... -
A Business Proposal, Vol. 3 by Haehwa
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMistakes 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.. -
A Co-Worker's Crush by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt took me a long time to realize I shouldn’t date the women I work with. It cost me three tattoo guns, a job, five motorcycle tires, and I’m not even counting the t-shirts I never got back. It feels different with Frankie but she comes with a little daughter and a crap load of other baggage. I’m not the guy you take home to your parents, let alone your child... -
Desert Dreams by Suzanne Halliday
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Suzanne Halliday comes a small town, single dad, friends-to-lovers romance about finding love when you least expect it.Mabel had a good life in New York, but she often dreamt of returning to her Arizona roots. Deciding to follow her desert dreams, she took a leap of faith and returned home... -
Dare Me Once by Shelly Alexander
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove is a risk worth taking in this sizzling romance about secrets and second chances… Scarlett Devereaux’s life on the Gulf Coast went from riches to rags so scandalously fast that she barely had time to kiss her Jimmy Choos goodbye... -
Just Wanted You to Know by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLivia Applewhite needs a change. Her awful boss has made the job she used to love a serious drag. On top of that, it seems everyone around her is paired off in romantic bliss. It's enough to give a girl a complex. Hoping a change of scenery will give her new perspective, she sets off for a two-week trip to Tennessee to visit her favorite cousin... -
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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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Hearts and Glowers by K.M. Gillis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFourteen Shades of Red: Day 9Meet Noel: a workaholic on track to become the youngest partner in his accounting firm’s history. He sees the world in black and white, but when a doe-eyed new hire at the firm starts wasting company time, he’s suddenly seeing red.Enter Candy: She’s determined to prove to herself and her family that she can thrive in a new city on her terms... -
Rival Desires by M. S. Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Rival Desires, where the rivalry is fiery, but the romance? It's downright scorching.Meet Cory charming, socially awkward, and co-owner of the established Palo Alto finance firm Gracen & McCrae. Enter Rylee Palmer, the brilliant, enigmatic head of the new game-changer in town, Palmer Money Management... -
Down on One Knead by Cressida McLaughlin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove is in the Cornish summer air…Charlie and Daniel are getting married. Wedding planner Ellie Moon, is determined to give them a day to remember. After a tough year, she’s had to move out of her cosy cottage and in with her sister, while she rents her home out to a new tenant, the handsome mechanic Jago, who keeps popping up around the picture-postcard seaside village of Porthgolow... -
On the Slopes of Tahoe by J.A. Forde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWanting each other is easy…It’s everything else that’s hard.Breck Kylie’s perfect life unravels in a squall of betrayal, leaving him and his seven-year-old daughter reeling. Choosing to retreat from the sunny shores of Sydney, Australia, they embark on an extended vacation to Lake Tahoe in hopes they’ll find a new ‘normal’ on the snowy slopes... -
Falling for the Single Dad by Whitley Cox
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen a blast from the past could blow up the future.Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again.This is Liam's story ...Single Dad of Seattle, Liam Dixon has a kick-*ss life... -
The Cornish Cream Tea Wedding by Cressida McLaughlin
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLove is in the Cornish summer air…Wedding planner Ellie Moon is dreaming up the most beautiful bespoke wedding for Charlie and Daniel, owners of Cornwall’s favourite cream tea bus. Even though her own life has been turned upside down and she’s had to rent out her charming Cornish cottage with its climbing roses and lavender beds, Ellie is determined to give them a day to remember... -
Rebel Desire by L.K. Farlow
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAs a wedding photographer, it’s no surprise that Ashley Murphy, despite her perpetual singleness, is a little in love with love.When she catches a hunky best man checking her out while on the job, her heart all but shouts, “He’s the one." Until he opens his mouth. Colton Banks is a cocky lawyer with a mean streak a country mile wide. Colton prefers order to chaos... -
Tempting Love - Haley & Eddie by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIndependent, talented, and beautiful–inside and out–Haley Sloan knew exactly what she wanted out of life. With her designer lingerie business booming, her career was moving forward, but her heart stayed in the same place it had for four years…hopelessly in love with the single father across the street... -
Just Do It by Maxine Morrey
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAn uplifting and heartwarming romantic read from RNA Award Winning Maxine Morrey.Lizzie Rose knows what she likes and likes what she knows.Her role at the London Museum is more than a job, it’s her safe place and her passion... -
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After All by Kristen Proby
The last sizzling novel in Kristen Proby's Romancing Manhattan series finds a widower falling deeply in love again with a woman who has scars of her own. When Carter Shaw’s wife died five years ago, he was left to pick up the pieces not only of his own broken heart but also that of his devastated eight-year-old daughter, Gabby—leaving him with no time for anything else, let alone dating...Categorized as:
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A Business Proposal, Vol. 6 by Haehwa, Perilla
Ha-ri made a deal—go on one blind date for her BFF and pretend to be a super-vixen to end all of her unwanted marriage set-ups! Unfortunately, instead of easy money, Ha-ri’s got a headache. Her date is Taemu, her company’s hot new CEO, and he’s got his own plans to get his family to back off by marrying whoever shows up on the date... -
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... -
His Temporary Assistant by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTo whom it may concern: I quit.Preston Michael Shaw.PMS, as I like to call him.I don’t need his job. I don’t need his fancy designer suits or his arrogance or his claims that I put a hex on him, because of course a strong, empowered woman needs to put a spell on a man.As if I want him.Pfft. He should be so lucky... -
A Better Place by Jennifer Van Wyk
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter James Cole's wife walked out on him, he put his dreams aside to raise his daughter. But now she's grown and he's ready for more. When the opportunity arises to own a restaurant, his life-long dream, he can't deny that it's meant to be. And for more reasons than one. He’s kept his heart closed off since the day his wife walked away... -
Cocky Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 25 ratings"I drowned in this story. In these words, and in this world. A five star read from the very first page." - Amo Jones, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Elite Kings Club Series He's a bastard in Burberry. Decker Collins knows how to do one thing--win. When his billion-dollar law practice moves to merge with a firm out of Dallas, she shows up to oversee the transition...Categorized as:
office single-father contemporary humor super rich hero from hate to love length-medium
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