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Betrayed Love by Brynne Asher
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Brynne Asher An age-gap, billionaire romance where secrets and revenge are embraced in a dangerous tango…It began with lies. So many lies.I was born unwanted. In pain. Addicted. A crack baby. I was given a second chance, but I want a third. A fresh start—out from under my parents’ control... -
Resilience After Dark by Marie Force
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSecond chances show up when you're not looking for them...Cindy Lawry needs a new roommate now that her sister Julia has moved in with her fiancé, Deacon. When she can't find anyone, she puts up a flyer in the window of the Curl Up & Dye salon where she works as a hair stylist and at other places around town... -
Letting Go at 40 by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsShe didn’t think it could ever happen again. Love that is. And it definitely shouldn’t be happening with him. A bereaved widow finds herself with a chance at love after loss with the most unlikely of people: her late husband’s best friend. Anna Kulis has lost her husband. Their love was a perfect kind of love; a once in a lifetime experience. She never intended to fall for anyone again... -
Final Proposal by K. Bromberg
Fall in love with billionaire, Fordham Sharpe, and sassy businesswoman, Ellery Sinclair, in this all-new wrong place at the right time, forced proximity, office romance by New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg.One stormy night.One hotel bar full of stranded travelers.One available chair next to a charming, mysterious, and sexy-as-hell man...Categorized as:
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Under an Endless Moon by A.L. Jackson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsI should have known I’d break the oath I made when I offered to let my best friend’s little sister move in with me…She’s the sweetest woman on the face of the planet.And to my great misfortune, the sexiest one, too.She’s been living under her brother’s roof her entire life, and she’s ready to spread her wings.And I’m the masochist who offers she stay at my place until she can find an apartment... -
Merging Wright by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt takes a village, or in the case of this jaded silver fox, he needs a wife to save one.“I need you to marry me.”Jane FoxMy boss cannot be serious. The ridiculously handsome man I hate-to-crush on has just proposed I pretend to be his wife for a funeral. A funeral! Only, when he dangles a much-coveted position in exchange for my time, I can’t refuse... -
Shifting Gears by Melanie Moreland
Brett - The quiet loner. Content with life in his small town and a job he loves—except for the one thorn in his side.Kelly—the world traveler that pops in and out of his life, taking a small piece of his heart with him every time.Until the day she comes back, broken and adrift...Categorized as:
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Savage Pawn by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe’s smart enough to know better, except when it comes to the SEAL trying to hack her heart. SEAL Team Blackout Special Operator Drew Gunnison’s motto of duty, honor and integrity fit right in when given missions most special forces fail at... -
CALLAN: REAPER-Patriots: Book Twenty-Nine by Mary Kennedy
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCallan Battle loved his time in the military, but owning his own tattoo shop has always been a dream for him. Inking something permanent, something personal on someone is a privilege and he's one of the best in the south. But when his sister gets married and leaves the shop, then his two artists leave, he's in a bind. Frank Robicheaux was the last man he thought he'd see... -
Sixty Five Hours: The Twelve Days of Christmas by N.R. Walker
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsChristmas story set in the Sixty Five Hours universe.**AUTHOR DISCLAIMER**This was once fan-fiction, rewritten to be a free read. Don't pay to download. It's free on my blog.Also, I did not upload this to GR, and I do not own the sock picture that was added as the "cover"... -
Quinn by Andria Large, Megan Hershenson
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsQuinn Beck is the kind of guy who keeps to himself. He’s quiet, reserved, and has this thing about being touched; he doesn’t like it. The reason? It’s the secret he’s been keeping inside for twenty years. Quinn has told no one what happened to him when he was ten. No. One... -
The Secret by Max Monroe
Dear Fellow Bookworms, I need your help.I, Rachel Rose, am in quite the pickle with a hot-as-sin English Lit professor by the name of Ty Winslow, and I don’t know how to get out of it.Let me break it down for you:Girl meets Guy.Girl gives Guy her underwear on a dare but nothing else identifying (like her name or number) because she plans to never see Guy again...Categorized as:
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Study Me by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA forbidden Student Teacher affair that will heat up your kindle and melt your hearts. Study, eat, and repeat. For the life of a medical student Marley Murphy has her work cut out for her. To make matters worse, her professor Houston Dale is one of the hardest teachers around. His sole purpose is to make each student suffer... -
Devoted by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA woman’s work Amy Slaten has devoted her life to Slaten Industries. After ousting her corrupt father and taking over the CEO role, she thought she could relax and enjoy taking her company to the next level. But an old business rivalry rears its ugly head... -
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Blush for Me: A Fusion Novel by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby continues to delight the senses with the latest novel in her delectable Fusion series. As the take-charge wine bar manager of Seduction, Portland's hottest new restaurant, Katrina Meyers is the definition of no-nonsense, and she isn't afraid of anything. Well, almost anything: she hates to fly... -
Last Resort by K. Bromberg
I was never supposed to see him again. Him being the man wearing the perfectly tailored suit who oozed an intoxicating mixture of wealth, rebellion, and sex appeal.One night. No strings.No names.Great sex.Still riding the high from last night, I walk in to meet my new client, and he’s wearing that same dangerous smirk that reeled me in hours ago. Yes, I’m consulting for Callahan Sharpe... -
Out of Bounds (Off Balance) by Lucia Franco
For fans of the Off Balance series comes never before seen chapters, deleted scenes, and bonus content from the forbidden romance story that stole your heart!This collection includes:Notebook entries between Kova and AdriannaMy Dearest Malysh: Kova's Valentine's Letter to AdriannaOuttakes: Deleted Scenes from Balance, Execution, Release, Twist and DismountOut of Bounds Bonus: Lucia Interviews... -
Sundays are for Hangovers by K. Webster, J.D. Hollyfield
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFor nearly a year, they’ve been at war. Cops. Forks. Eggs. Two feuding neighbors who couldn’t be more opposite, forced to live next door to one another. Neither is backing down. She drives him crazy with her loud nineties rap music. He gets under her skin the way he obsesses over his stupid perfect lawn... -
Autumn in London by Louise Bay
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAnna Kirby went to New York to escape heartbreak and have some fun. She wasn't meant to meet someone . . . someone like Ethan. Now, back in London, she's having to get over a man who's three thousand miles away.... Ethan Scott broke every one of his rules during his week with Anna and now he can't seem to go back to life before her... -
Her Sweet Seduction Box Set by Adele Knight
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHer Sweet Seduction Series novellas 1 - 4 are in print for the first time! All your favorites in one box set with bonus scenes, epilogues, and a sneak peek at what's coming next. Her Wild Roommate - If your roommate walks in on you in a risqué position, is he supposed to stand there and watch? Mine did, and I liked it... -
Midnight Renegade by Hayden Locke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night. No attachments. All their forbidden fantasies. They say New Year's Eve is for lovers. Except when your boyfriend accidentally video calls you while sleeping with his secretary, then it’s all aboard the hot mess express... -
Big Brutal Roughneck by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBriar: I’ve always been a bit of a misfit, never really fitting in anywhere. I don’t party with others my age or go on dates. All I really want to do is study and finish my degree, so I can start my career as a chemical engineer...Categorized as:
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Love MD by Devon Atwood
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Dr. Brady saw my bra.And then I set him on fire.All in all, the whole debacle had been his fault, and after I got over my embarrassment, I was going to make him pay. "Being a young, semi-talented artist with big dreams is hard enough for June Matthews, but to make matters worse, her boss is a total dick. Dr... -
The Client by KanyeInterruptedMe, Kimber Lee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRule #1: Always be armed and alert when you're on duty. Rule #2: Treat everyone and everything with suspicion. Rule #3: Be unobtrusive. and Rule #4: Do not fuck the client. It's taken Lena years to shed her wild child image and be taken seriously by her family. With three older brothers and a father who thinks she's porcelain, she's used to having to prove herself...Categorized as:
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Signed by Marni Mann
"If you're looking for your next wickedly hot read, look no further. Marni Mann will have you fanning yourself all the way through." —Laurelin Paige, NYT Bestselling Author Rule Number 1: Do Not Sleep with Actresses I was the best agent in the industry. More ruthless and cutthroat than any arrogant bastard you’d ever met. The top actors in Hollywood came to me to get signed...Categorized as:
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No Denying You by Sydney Landon
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAfter Emma Davis’s first week at Danvers International, she’s convinced her boss will drive her crazy… Being the assistant to uptight workaholic Brant Stone is more than Emma can bear. But in her weaker moments, she can’t help but admit that the sexy control freak can turn her on with an insult more than any man she’s ever met.. -
Sinfully Mine by Nicky James
Four years ago, mistakes were made, lines were crossed, rules were broken. It was wrong, and it never should have happened. But, the past refuses to stay buried, wrongs start feeling right, and lines begin to blur. Sometimes, the heart wants what the heart wants, and nothing will stand in its way. Consequences be damned. Rules be damned. Sometimes, secrets are sinfully delicious...Categorized as:
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Falling Under You by Laurelin Paige
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNorma Anders has always prided herself on her intelligence and determination. She climbed out of poverty, put herself through school and is now a chief financial advisor at Pierce Industries. She’s certainly a woman who won’t be topped. Not in business anyway. But she’s pretty sure she’d like to be topped in the bedroom...Categorized as:
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Breaking Gravity by Autumn Grey
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI've always followed my dreams with ruthless determination. My life was going well. Success was at my fingertips. Until it wasn't. All it took was three seconds to send my world crashing down around me, ripping my dreams to shreds. Then I meet her, with her large hazel eyes that slay me at first glance. And everything starts to make sense again. I try to keep my distance... -
Two for Boarding by Lasairiona E. McMaster
Disarming.Dirty. Dominant.Easygoing defenseman Austin Morgan doesn’t want for much. Trust fund kid,skilled fighter, and talented hockey player in the peak of his physical prime,life is pretty much going his way…All except for thesudden breakup of a long-term relationship which has shaken his very identityas a Dom. Until he can trust himself again, relationships are off the cards... -
Love A Boss by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe music had all but played out. My life was in turmoil. My only fault was falling for my new boss. Penelope Marks is now the boss of Lopa, a tiki bar in the heart of South Beach. Theo Sullivan is still the owner, who sold his soul to the devil himself... -
Mr. CEO by Lauren Landish, Willow Winters
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsI’m used to getting what I want. But I’ve never wanted anyone like her. I’m the CEO. I dominate the boardroom with my presence. What I want, I get. I have the world at my beck and call. But that no longer excites me. Nothing does. Until she comes along. My Rose. Her deep blue eyes. Her tempting curves. They call to me, holding my attention like nothing has in years... -
Boss Abroad by Rachel Kellar
Imagine having the best date ever, only to find out he thought you were someone else.Blind dates are challenging enough, but when my best friend hijacks my Tinder account and sets me up? On my first night in a foreign city? That’s just asking for trouble.Especially when the man I find waiting for me leaves me speechless and feeling all kinds of things...Categorized as:
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Unwrapped by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLyra was determined to have a classic, good old-fashioned, traditional Christmas this year complete with snow, gingerbread houses, lights, and wrapped presents. Even if that meant she had to have it completely on her own...Categorized as:
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All About the D by Lex Martin, Leslie McAdam
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA sexy new romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Lex Martin and bestselling author Leslie McAdam… I'm known for being formal. Meticulous. Professional. So you’d never suspect I spend my nights photographing my impressive junk for a NSFW blog. Don’t roll your eyes. I’m not bragging. I have millions of followers who’ll tell you they live for my posts... -
Gage by Sawyer Bennett
Veteran player Gage Heyward retired from the league following a successful career. Now the Titans need him, but does he have what it takes to get back on the ice and pull this team together?After achieving the goals I set for myself, I walked away from my professional hockey career. It was a tough decision, but the right one at the time...Categorized as:
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Elastic Hearts by Claire Contreras
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestselling Author, Claire Contreras, comes a sexy new standalone novel. Victor Reuben. Most sought out divorce attorney in LA. Nicole Alessi. Soon to be ex-wife of Hollywood's biggest star, Victor’s latest client and his boss's daughter. In such a high profile divorce, they can't afford any extra drama. Luckily, neither one of them has anything to hide...Categorized as:
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Lunchtime Chronicles, Issue 1: The Bento Box by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKoji Okada's plan to convince Dr. Trista Hathaway to purchase his latest app included a long weekend and high end romancing. The surprise is on him when he shows up at her doorstep and Trista turns the table to ensure he gets a large serving of his own meal. Love on the go becomes synonymous with this pair as they snack their way through love in the Bento Box... -
Dr. Chase Hudson by Jessica Gadziala
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratings*** This is not a stand-alone and must be read after "The Sex Surrogate" *** You asked for it, now you're getting it: a novella from Dr. Hudson's POV plus an epilogue so we can catch up with Chase and Ava. Here you will find answers to your questions about Chase's childhood, how he got into surrogacy, and what, exactly, his feelings were for Ava while he was working with her... -
Mid-Life Love: Complete Series Boxed Set by Whitney G.
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings**BOOK 1: Mid Life Love If you'd asked me what love was two years ago, I probably would've said, 'It's this amazing feeling that obsesses and possesses you; it's what me and my husband currently have.' If you ask me that same question today, I'll say, 'Please get the hell out of my face.’ Claire Gracen's life is picture perfect... -
Unblocked - Episode Four by Marni Mann
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWith their pasts demanding attention, Derek is ready to fight. But confessing the truth may not be enough, and Frankie has a decision to make.Will their intense passion be enough? Or will they both have to walk away?Find out in Episode Four of the five-episode Timber Towers novella serial... -
Her Grumpy Boss by Adele Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDirty books are my life.Reading and reviewing naughty scenes is a passion I unabashedly indulge in—daily.Imagining myself as the main character tempting and teasing, exploring and enticing, shameless in my desire to gratify secret urges is intoxicating...Categorized as:
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Mark my Words (Dirty Words) by E.L. Koslo
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinding the words is easy with the right person…Vivid Publishing copy editing intern Christine Willard has grown up knowing that in order to succeed in her world that she has to fight to stay on top.Her no-nonsense attitude doesn't leave a lot of room for men in her life...Categorized as:
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Birthday Shot by Rilzy Adams
Shae Abbott has always had a soft spot for her older brother’s best friend, Kofi. But that is old, old news. It was just a childhood crush. When Kofi returns to Antigua for her brother’s engagement party, Shae realizes maybe her crush isn’t such old news after all... -
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Apt 2E by Olivia Monroe
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat happens when your best friend’s boyfriend moves in down the hall and wants to play naughty neighbors?Shelby Whitmore is a strong-willed woman who runs a busy interior design business for wealthy clients. When Shelby’s best friend, Diane, introduces her to her boyfriend to get the friends decorating rates, Shelby is inclined to say no... -
Hot Lovin' by Violet Rae, Violet Rase
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWelcome to the quaint, coastal town of Sunrise Bay, where love, danger, and family collide in the most unexpected ways.QuinnThe folks of Sunrise Bay see me as a brooding sheriff, but grumpy comes with territory after years of seeing the worst in people... -
Second Chances by H.M. Ward, Stacey Mosteller
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA Novel by New York Times Bestselling Author H.M. Ward and Stacey Mosteller Sex. Betrayal. Forbidden Love. Lawn Boy. I'm not a catch, I'm not even certain I'm what they'd call 'mentally stable,' not anymore. Too much has happened too fast and it ripped my soul in half. I'm alone, with a plastic stick in my hand that says the one word we'd been so eager to see. Pregnant...Categorized as:
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The Weight of Words by Georgina Guthrie
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAubrey Price is in the final months of her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto. Bright, witty, and fiercely independent, Aubrey works part-time for the college dean and has her sights set on graduating with distinction... -
Hot Doctor by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHot Doctor - An Alpha Doctor and Curvy Nanny Romance Andrew I’m a single dad and a doctor. I don’t have time for a woman. But she was the exception. I wanted her before I even knew who she was. When I finally meet her at a Halloween party, I make my move. Little did I know, her jealous boss would fire her because of it. She ends up without a job and homeless...Categorized as:
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Turn Me On by Lauren Blakely
The first rule of being an attorney is don’t sleep with your clients. The second rule is–see the first rule.Those guidelines don’t account for a man like Zane Archer though. The major leaguer is all confidence and big D energy as he swaggers into my life one night at a hotel bar, determined to spend the night with “the sexy suit,” as he calls me...Categorized as:
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