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Layer by Layer by Kaylee Ryan
Sawyer From the first moment I sit next to the sexy suit on the plane, the butterflies in my stomach have nothing to do with turbulence and everything to do with the way he’s looking at me. When we land, he gives me his number, and I promise to call. Before I get the chance, we meet again. It turns out he’s my new boss and nothing like the gentle stranger from the plane...Categorized as:
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![Sunrise over Strawberry Hill Farm by Alison Sherlock]()
Sunrise over Strawberry Hill Farm by Alison Sherlock
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsPre-order the BRAND NEW romance from Alison Sherlock She drives a tractor. He arrives in a red Ferrari. What could possibly go wrong? Flora Barton is desperate to save her family home Strawberry Hill Farm. She only needs one thing - a great business idea to keep the farm afloat!So, when Nico Rossi arrives from Italy with a crazy plan to save the farm, Flora should be overjoyed... -
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![Resolution by Adriana Locke]()
Resolution by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a workplace romance between a grumpy, alpha architect and his new client—who just so happens to have the blueprint to bring him to his knees. Romance is not in Wade Mason’s portfolio. This is tragic...Categorized as:
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![Dark Legacy: The Complete Series by Jaymin Eve, Tate James]()
Dark Legacy: The Complete Series by Jaymin Eve, Tate James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThis is the complete set of the top 10 Amazon best selling Dark Legacy series. Includes Broken Wings, Broken Trust, Broken Legacy, and a BONUS never before seen epilogue. They rule my new town, my school, and with more money than God, there's very little out of their reach.Four gorgeous, perfect, scary boys. There used to be five, but one of them died, leaving a fifth position that I now fill... -
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![Out of Office by Ruth Cardello]()
Out of Office by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA recluse discovers that what he endured and survived was orchestrated by one evil man. With nothing left to lose, Zachary wakes up and chooses vengeance.Charlotte Simmons may pretend to be innocent, but everything she has was bought with money made from my suffering.I intend to uncover her family’s sins and expose them to the world.Lying about who I am? She doesn’t deserve the truth... -
![One Midnight Kiss by Weston Parker]()
One Midnight Kiss by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLavish parties in Paris don’t impress a man like me.Been there and done that a thousand times over.But when I stumble upon a mysterious woman in black at a masked ball in Paris, she does more than impress.She turns me on, over, and upside down just looking at her.We shared a kiss but I know she needed more.We both did.Now all I have left of her is her glove... -
![Always With You (The Connor Family) by Layla Hagen]()
Always With You (The Connor Family) by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI’ve always relished being a man of mystery. My LA hotel empire is public, but my private life as plain old Reid Davenport stays that way. Right up until it doesn’t, and the tabloids threaten not just my privacy, but that of my family. I’d do anything to protect them from the limelight... -
![Reunited in Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully]()
Reunited in Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe’s the love he foolishly let go…Ava Harrington, brilliant billionaire businesswoman, has conquered the world. And yet, scarred by a love lost fifteen years ago, she's built a wall around her heart, swearing off love forever.Ransom Yates’s culinary genius has taken him to the pinnacle of success as a magnetic celebrity chef... -
![Fated Love by Radclyffe]()
Fated Love by Radclyffe
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhat do you do when your carefully planned life takes a wrong turn into hell? When Quinn Maguire, a dashing young trauma surgeon, unaccountably accepts a position as an ER physician, her new boss, Honor Blake, suspects that Quinn is hiding a dark secret. While the two declare an uneasy truce in an effort to work together, both struggle with mutual, and unexpected, attraction... -
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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.. -
![Brute & Bossy by Mia Mara]()
Brute & Bossy by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHaving a baby with my new personal assistant? That wasn't exactly what I had in mind when I promoted her to be my fake girlfriend.As the owner of a ski resort, I've got ski bunnies lined up 'til next Christmas.But I need a different type of woman to help clean up my reputation for the investors.Enter Raylene Harleson... -
![Defying Our Forever by Claudia Y. Burgoa]()
Defying Our Forever by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsUSA TODAY Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa delivers a funny, heartfelt, sometimes angsty romantic comedy where love begins anew. Fresh out of Vet school, I married Pierce Aldridge. Gorgeous, sexy, and smart. He’s a philanthropist with a heart of gold, or so I thought.After a while he became distant, self-centered, and callous. The man I married disappeared before my eyes... -
![A Business Proposal, Vol. 2 by Haehwa, Abigail Blackman]()
A Business Proposal, Vol. 2 by Haehwa, Abigail Blackman
On a romantic evening date with the young, rich, and unbelievably handsome Taemu, Hari is the envy of all women..Categorized as:
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Unwrapping Romance: A Single Dad Holiday Romance by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSierraI never imagined meeting anyone who despised the holidays more than I did—until I met Mr. Jack Atlas. Tall, impeccably dressed, with a smoldering presence that could melt hearts, he also happened to be my boss.I was hired as his temporary assistant after he mysteriously fired the last one... -
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![Unraveled by Ivy Layne]()
Unraveled by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSummer Evers Sinclair is dangerous. One flash of that teasing smile, and I know he’s going to ruin me. He makes my body shiver and my brain melt. He’s also a huge mistake. Girls like me don’t land guys like Evers. But every time he knocks on my door, I let him in. I thought we understood each other. I thought we were playing the same game. I was wrong... -
![Accidental Vegas Vows by Mia Mara]()
Accidental Vegas Vows by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 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... -
![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 ratingsCoworkers 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... -
![Mr. Cocky by Leslie North]()
Mr. Cocky by Leslie North
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI lie down for just a second…The next thing I see is the chiseled and extremely grumpy face of my billionaire client, Theo Barnes, looking down at me.If I’m Goldilocks, he has all the grouchiness of three bears. I was overworked and overstressed juggling photographing his fleet of yachts with my other projects.Add in a super comfy bed on one of his yachts and I’m out.Now I’m about to be fired... -
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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……... -
![Beast & Bossy: A Fake Relationship Enemies to Lovers Romance by Mia Mara]()
Beast & Bossy: A Fake Relationship Enemies to Lovers Romance by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's everything my father warned me against. Rich. Seductive. A heart-breaker. Now he's my boss and we're pretending to be engaged!Hunter:I'm a beast in the boardroom and a beast in the bedroom.But I know better than to sleep with my mentor's daughter.I didn't know it was her when she crashed my friend's wedding and ran like Cinderella.But I always find what I want.And I want her... -
![Serving the Couturier by M.S. Parker]()
Serving the Couturier by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEnter the chaotic life of Leah Martin, a shy fashion prodigy with an unassuming charm, always used to playing second fiddle to her vivacious identical twin, Sophie. But when a gnarly ski accident in Aspen sidelines her sister, suddenly, Leah's stepping into Sophie's killer heels, working for the drop-dead gorgeous fashion big shot, Damien Laurent... -
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Covington Billionaires Box Set #1 by Erin Swann
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThree brothers, three steamy unforgettable love stories. The Billionaire's Trust, Chosen by the Billionaire, The Secret BillionaireTHE BILLIONAIRE'S TRUSTHe answered the door in just a bathrobe. When I told him why I was there, he dropped it to the I keep things simple with the women I meet. Charm her, enjoy her, discard her, and repeat... -
![The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire]()
The Set Up by Ainsley St. Claire
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's a single dad, billionaire CEO, and father to twin terrors. She's desperate to support her daughter. Falling in love with the nanny is complicated.Scarlett:I have less than $2,000 in my checking account and I need a job.My ex took off with his assistant and millions of dollars that he stole in a Ponzi scheme...Categorized as:
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Bossy Mogul (The Moguls) by Scarlett Avery
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSo, 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... -
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![Give Me Forever by Weston Parker]()
Give Me Forever by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was lust at first sight.Her curves turned my head, but it wasn’t until she became my assistant that I knew I needed far more than her body.She needs me too.Well, really, she needs my money—bad enough to agree to become my fake fiancée.Her family business is going under, and I’m all-in on being the knight in shining armor... -
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Naughty Boss by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJosieNo matter what I do in life, it will never be good enough for my family.It’s not until my killjoy older brother calls to tell me that I have to stop spending his money and get a real job that I realize I have no direction in life.But then I meet my new boss. Ben Talbot is sexy, serious, and a control freak in the boardroom and the bedroom...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire's Baby Revelation by Holly Rayner]()
The Billionaire's Baby Revelation by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis billionaire thought he didn’t want kids of his own,Then he found out he already had one…Liam Bradshaw’s billion-dollar business is the only thing he cares about. One spring day, his world is turned upside down by the news that he has a two-year-old child – and he will now be their legal guardian... -
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Sad Love by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLove had not been something that has been easy for Tessa Ross and Lucas Links. In book three of MJ Fields Love series we follow Tessa and Luke through their college years... -
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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.. -
![Home to Me by Ruth Cardello]()
Home to Me by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNick Andrade: Sexy, charming, bad boy. He’s never been a one woman man, but he’s willing to give it a try every Saturday with Rena. Rena Sander: Confident, caring, a woman who plays by the rules. She’s never been in love, and thinks keeping sex with Nick contained to one day a week will protect her heart. He’s the hot fantasy she’s always craved... -
![The Ruthless by Jaci J, Silla Webb]()
The Ruthless by Jaci J, Silla Webb
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrutal. Heartless. Ruthless. Kingston “King” Toretto breaks everything he touches. Ruining lives and crushing souls, he’s ruthless to his core and heartless. With a body made for fighting and fucking, he’s trouble, bad for your health, and he’s been bad for mine for years. Cold, detached ocean blue eyes and broken past, he’s everything I didn’t need, but everything I wanted—if only he’d stay... -
![The Parkers' Oh So Hot Box Set by Weston Parker, Jacob Parker]()
The Parkers' Oh So Hot Box Set by Weston Parker, Jacob Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree Parker Family Books for your reading pleasure...Captain HotnessI’m a single father. A widower. A firefighter.That means I’m trained to find danger in every situation.So how did I not see Bailey coming?She’s the spark that starts an inferno.She’s the fuel for the passion in my heart.She’s been nothing more than a friend since we were kids, but she’s all grown up now... -
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THE DESIRE by Karen Deen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI control the uncontrollable, it’s my life, it’s what I do.Until she walks in… untouchable and tempting.Watching her is like a crackling fire, warm and inviting.She’ll burn me if I let her… so I need to resist.Except what if I can’t?With the potential to shatter my world, I’m walking away.Until my situation changes and I need her help.Unfortunately, not in the way I’ve dreamt of... -
![Bad Boy Bachelor Cupid by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
Bad Boy Bachelor Cupid by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere are two loves in my life: money and women. What can I say? I’m a simple man.Unfortunately, my passions make it hard to behave, and the board of directors in my company is getting nervous.America’s most eligible bachelor just bought the biggest lingerie fashion company in the country, Cupid’s Arrows.The message from my advisors—don’t look at any of the models sideways... -
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![Two Become One by Weston Parker]()
Two Become One by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m all about the chase.Everything that comes after getting the girl?I’d rather swallow glass.That’s why taken women are my type.Don’t like it?You don’t have to.However, my newest challenge is full of surprises.She’s temptation poured into a silhouette of dangerous curves.And she’s onto me.So is HR at the office.Both quickly become my nightmare as they dare me to change.Me. The forever bachelor... -
![Surprise Love Affair by Ali Parker]()
Surprise Love Affair by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI usually follow the rules, but with this girl in the office, it’s too easy to slip.The first time I see her, all I notice is perfection.Curves poured into a silhouette that threatens to choke me.A smile that could melt my cold heart.I hire her on the spot.After that, I call the shots in the office—and the bedroom.And all this time?I thought we were on the same page... -
![Two Nights in Paris by Delaney Diamond]()
Two Nights in Paris by Delaney Diamond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo nights. One undeniable attraction. To prove to his mother that he can be responsible, Stephan Brooks takes a job at her firm and promises to be a better son. But one glimpse of Roselle Parker, her up-and-coming protege, and all his good intentions disappear. All he has to do is conduct himself in a professional manner, but a trip to Paris with Roselle proves too big of a temptation... -
![Faux Beau's Baby Surprise by Callie Stevens]()
Faux Beau's Baby Surprise by Callie Stevens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho knew sharing a room with my best friend would lead to a baby bump…Listen he is a great guy. I get it, on paper he’s perfect. Handsome, smart, and well off.Totally ‘the one’ material…for someone else.To me he’s just Drew, one of my best friends, and only a friend.My focus has always been on raising my sisters, love was never something I had time for... -
![Arrogant Playboy by JA Low, Wander Aguiar]()
Arrogant Playboy by JA Low, Wander Aguiar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDaniel DuPont was supposed to have been a one-night stand.A man I could remember fondly as giving me the best night of my life.Not turn into someone who has infiltrated every facet of it.I can’t seem to escape him; those turquoise eyes, filthy mouth, dimples, and French accent demanding more than one night.I can’t.He’s now my client.I won’t break the rules, mixing business and pleasure... -
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![Mack by Alex Wolf]()
Mack by Alex Wolf
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMack Mitchell has an ego as big as his bank account.Cocky. Arrogant. Powerful.Presley Griffin is a do-gooder out to save the world.Sweet. Giving. Smart.But they have one thing in common… They’re ruthless in the courtroom.The spark is instant. The attraction undeniable.The yearning inescapable... -
![Just A Kiss by J.H. Croix]()
Just A Kiss by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA swoony billionaire romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!Brainy brings bossy to his knees.Jessica Slater is brilliant. When she was my intern, she was off limits and waaaay too tempting.She’s even more delectable now and wins every battle of wits she faces. A chance encounter ignites a fire between us.It was just a kiss. Just. It nearly brought me to my knees... -
![Dr. Aster by Raylin Marks]()
Dr. Aster by Raylin Marks
I thought I had it all. She showed me just how wrong I was…Being a cocky, playboy, billionaire doctor is every bit as amazing as you’d expect. Or, itwas, at least. Until I met her.Dr. Mikayla Smith is everything I’m not—sassy, sunshiny, and idealistic. She’s also a much-younger resident at my hospital, which means she’s forbidden fruit. I should’ve left her alone.But I didn’t... -
![Mafia Billionaire's Surprise Baby by Vivy Skys]()
Mafia Billionaire's Surprise Baby by Vivy Skys
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI didn’t expect to fall for a ruthless mafia billionaire but he claimed me before I even met him.Now, I’m his fake wife and expecting his baby. Sal De Luca is a brooding shadow that my brother sent as my bodyguard.I should know better than to fall for my brother’s underboss.I try to avoid him, but I’m addicted to the way he worships my body... -
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![The Green Card Baby Deal by Layla Valentine]()
The Green Card Baby Deal by Layla Valentine
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt seemed like a simple exchange – a marriage for a baby, quid pro quo,It wasn’t long before things got complicated…HIM I left my home behind to make it in America,Success came quickly, but success has a habit of creating enemies.A billionaire I may be, but legally resident I am not,And if I don’t change that fact quickly, everything I’ve built may soon come tumbling down... -
![The Boss's Triplet Surprise by Holly Rayner]()
The Boss's Triplet Surprise by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHer boss needed a favor, and the two of them made a deal,A fake relationship for a real baby,Little does he know, this is a three-for-one deal!Leah can’t believe it when her boss tells her he needs a fake girlfriend if he’s to inherit the family company... -
![A Good Girl's Guide to Dominance by W.S. Greer]()
A Good Girl's Guide to Dominance by W.S. Greer
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy name is Nia Washington. I'm a submissive. And I am f***ing tired.I’m tired of men that claim to be a Dominant, but have no clue what it really means. I'm tired of men playing a part they saw on TV or read in a book, and using it to get what they want out of a woman before leaving her high and dry... -
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![A Very Grumpy Father's Day by Kayley Loring]()
A Very Grumpy Father's Day by Kayley Loring
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat’s the actual last thing you’d ever want your spouse to see you doing when you’ve been trying to get it on for weeks? Dancing around your baby’s room to “Come and Get Your Love” like Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy—in an Elmo costume? Yeah. Me too. And yet, here we are. This isn’t even the most humiliating thing I’ve done lately... -
![Broken Pieces by Yinn Quirós]()
Broken Pieces by Yinn Quirós
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAriaMy life’s nowhere near perfect. Sure, being a top curator in the industry should be a big deal, but it’s like walking a tightrope between my true passion and trying to pick up the broken pieces of my life.Then there’s Damian Romano, the source of my frustration. He’s an arrogant, self-centered, ruthless businessman...
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