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Where Love Blooms by Kimberly Brown
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“The tragedy of life is not death… but what we let die inside of us while we live.” –Norman CousinsJamison Jareau has suffered a terrible loss. His wife of eighteen years passed away the day she gave birth to their son. Consumed with grief and guilt over her death, Jamison has thrown himself into work and raising his four children without her... -
![The Gods of Chaos and Chance by John Wiltshire]()
The Gods of Chaos and Chance by John Wiltshire
Most people in Aleksey Rider-Mikkelsen’s life would probably assert that at fifty honest living and sobriety were long overdue. But recovering in bed from the lingering after-effects of his leg injury, bored, in pain, and feeling entirely irrelevant, Aleksey doesn’t much care what Benjamin Rider-Mikkelsen thinks. He doesn’t appreciate the close monitoring either...Categorized as:
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![Crave by Chelle Bliss]()
Crave by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTate Gallo had a type – emotionally unavailable bikers who were more feral than serious relationship material.The day she turned thirty, she decided to make a change: No more biker boys. She deserved more. She wanted to be someone’s world.But then he stumbled in bloodied, bruised, and in need of help.One look into his dark eyes, and Tate realized her life would never be the same again... -
![10-Code by Freya Barker]()
10-Code by Freya Barker
As a forty-one-year-old mother of three boys, working two jobs, Marya Berger doesn’t have the time or energy to consider a relationship. Especially after a lifetime of poor choices in the romance department. But when the disappearance of a young boy strikes a little too close to home, and a younger man she’s tried to ignore offers his help, she doesn’t stand in the way... -
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![Sunshine For Shadow by Cassi Hart]()
Sunshine For Shadow by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLisaI’ve never been anyone’s priority. My parents barely remember I exist, and except for my cousin Sasha, I have no friends. Instead, I spend my days writing novels, hidden away in the apartment Sasha and I share. I don’t believe in love, because I’ve never seen proof of its existence, which is why I write horror instead of romance...Categorized as:
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![The Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry, Connor Crais]()
The Dandelion Diary by Devney Perry, Connor Crais
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal bestselling author Devney Perry comes a new story in her Maysen Jar series…Dear Diary,My dad needs a girlfriend, and I’ve already picked her out.Miss Adler would be perfect for him, right? She’s super pretty. She has the best smile and she gives the best hugs. And she’s, like, the most amazing teacher in the world.Dad is my hero, but I can tell he’s lonely... -
![Awaken My Heart by Kat Baxter]()
Awaken My Heart by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAbraham:I already had my happy ending. Childhood sweethearts, my late wife and I made four beautiful kids together who are now grown and married off themselves. I’m content to be their old dad, tending to my ranch and my tomato plants. Until Emily Carson and her tempting curvy body and her smiles that she hands out like candy, crashes into my life making me want things I have no business wanting...Categorized as:
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![Happily Never After: A Single Dad Small Town Romance by Paisley Nash]()
Happily Never After: A Single Dad Small Town Romance by Paisley Nash
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy life was supposed to be simple. Grow old on my family's farm with my high school sweetheart. A few dogs, a bunch of kids. We had a plan.I’d serve my country. She’d go to college. And then, we'd build our forever.Four years in, forever together.But life doesn’t always go as planned.Now, I can’t even bring myself to step foot in the town I once loved... -
![Legacy by Eva Simmons]()
Legacy by Eva Simmons
Nothing is more important to Jesse King than his club and his daughter.He’s a biker to the core.Gorgeous and lethal.Trouble at its finest.And I’m his daughter’s new nanny…It's my job to take care of the one person in his life who comes before his patch. If only Jesse wasn't making it so difficult.He’s resistant. Infuriating...Categorized as:
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![French Kissing: Season Three by Harper Bliss]()
French Kissing: Season Three by Harper Bliss
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsASIN B079Y3G6HS moved to the more recent edition Paris... City of lights, City of love... City of drama! It has been six months since Dominique and Steph came out publicly... -
![Kade by Kate Oliver]()
Kade by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“Princess, do that again and see what happens…”Remi is and always has been an MC baby. She’s never had a choice in the matter since her dad is a member of the Shadowridge Guardians MC. But she’s been avoiding the clubhouse as much as possible the past few years because every time she’s near Kade Beckham she can’t breathe properly, and she becomes a defensive brat toward him... -
![Vanessa: A Mrs Middleton Novel by Melissa Tereze]()
Vanessa: A Mrs Middleton Novel by Melissa Tereze
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey are made for each other. But can their love survive the ultimate test? After her white-roses-and-sunflowers wedding, Vanessa is living a dream. Her cold, lonely house finally feels like a home. She has her beautiful Emma to love for the rest of her life, plus a daughter and a grandchild to grow old with. What could go wrong?Plenty, her persistent insecurities whisper... -
![Drummer Boy by Dyan Layne]()
Drummer Boy by Dyan Layne
Bo Robertson. The drummer. 34. Leo.Everybody loves him, yet no one’s ever chosen him to love.He wants to be someone’s everything, and for that someone to be his.Ava Liane Harris. The babysitter. 21. Aries.The beautiful girl who hides behind her glasses. She knows better than to look for love, yet love finds her anyway.A six-week concert tour. An epic adventure. A summer of possibilities... -
![Hudson by Samantha Skye]()
Hudson by Samantha Skye
I’ve never sought a savior, especially not a billionaire. But when a charming, single dad returns to my small town, memories stir of our shared past and our future feels increasingly intertwined.As the town's new Doctor, Hudson Hamilton is hard to ignore. Not only is he now in charge of my moms medical needs, but he is also best friends with my boss... -
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![Charring Bones by Brandy Hynes]()
Charring Bones by Brandy Hynes
You’re either the hunter or the hunted. The lion or the lamb. Bound on an altar. Belts of deceit. Tangerine skies. Taunted by time. Scorch. Stack. Salt. Gage She’s my nightmare. My weakness. My Wicked. Ainsley Morelli was everything I craved, the breath in my lungs, my only home. But she sent me to die, and threw dirt on my grave. That was another life. When she had the upper hand... -
![Body and Soul by Aiden Bates]()
Body and Soul by Aiden Bates
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBrax is too young. Too vulnerable. Too perfect.My dominant nature craves someone to care for.Someone to command.Brax could be that guy if the circumstances weren’t all wrong.His brothers would kill me if I hurt him. So would my FBI partner.That doesn’t mean I can stay away.The young artist is everything I want in a partner.And when danger comes for him, I need to keep him safe... -
![They Will Burn by Montana Fyre]()
They Will Burn by Montana Fyre
The key to being queen is to never let them see you stumble. They betrayed me. They made me believe they cared for me, only to break my heart. And now I find myself in the hands of the only man more terrifying than the four men who handed me to him... -
![Prince of Darkness (Liam and Kate) by Ajme Williams]()
Prince of Darkness (Liam and Kate) by Ajme Williams
Witness protection. Forbidden crush. Now he's a ruthless killer and I'm pregnant with his child.Liam was supposed to be my FBI guardian angel. Now, he's the monster who kidnapped me.One explosive night. One life-altering secret. Will the Prince of Darkness return for the child he doesn't know exists?This is no fairy tale.This is survival.This is us... -
![The Marriage Auction 2, Book Four by Audrey Carlan]()
The Marriage Auction 2, Book Four by Audrey Carlan
The conclusion of The Marriage Auction 2. There are so many plot twists your head will be spinning, your heart weeping, and by the end of it all…your soul will be sighing.*** This serial can be read as a standalone but is best read after TMA 1. Recommended for individuals 18+ as it contains graphic depiction of sexual acts and adult content that may trigger some readers... -
![The Marriage Auction 2, Book One by Audrey Carlan]()
The Marriage Auction 2, Book One by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThree women and one man put themselves up for auction in a high-stakes game of marriage, money, and mayhem. The spice is high, the characters intense, and the plot will keep you guessing until the bitter end. This is the filthy, gritty, angsty soap opera you never knew you needed. Welcome to The Marriage Auction... -
![Cash's Treasure by Cassi Hart]()
Cash's Treasure by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKayla A year after my whole world turned upside down, I’m finally settled into my new life with a job, friends, and a man who means everything to me. Cash is more than my rescuer and protector. He’s my best friend. Everyone around us might argue that we are a couple, but despite how much I long to admit my true feelings, it’s a line I know we can’t cross...Categorized as:
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![Isabela by Jenn Bullard]()
Isabela by Jenn Bullard
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMy life hasn’t been mine for three years, ever since my parents died in a car accident. I live under the veil of my uncle’s demands, never knowing when he’ll ask me to do something that will break my spirit. School is the only place I can be away from his prying eyes. But even there I have a teacher that makes me insane. Nothing I do is good enough for Dr... -
![Dario DeLuca (Savage Bloodline) by Sade Rena, M.L. Preston]()
Dario DeLuca (Savage Bloodline) by Sade Rena, M.L. Preston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first lesson my father ever taught me was that power is the only currency, loyalty is the law, and always take what you want.When the Mayor of our city begs me to keep his precious daughter safe, I seize my chance to strengthen the DeLuca hold on the town.I’ll keep her safe, but it’ll come at a price.Mia Gordan, the sheltered heiress, must become my wife.She’s a stranger to our brutal world... -
![Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray, Sylvie Stewart]()
Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray, Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen I kissed her in that crowded bar, I had no idea she was my coach’s daughter. I know better, believe me. It’ll never happen again.I’m on the cusp of hanging up my hockey skates forever while embroiled in a custody battle for my young daughter. I have no business getting involved with any woman. Least of all the one that’s totally off limits... -
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![Sin and Cider by Kimberly Reese]()
Sin and Cider by Kimberly Reese
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA lot can change in six years.Take me, for instance.I uprooted my small town life to move to Chicago, went to college, and grew up. Too bad I belatedly realized something was missing.Determined to find myself again, I quit my job and head back to my family's apple orchard to do some soul-searching.A lot can also stay the same.Case in my brother's best friend, Lawson Westbrook.Still charming... -
![Finally Found You by Claudia Y. Burgoa]()
Finally Found You by Claudia Y. Burgoa
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa comes, a new secret baby forbidden love romance, featuring a broody billionaire and a much younger sassy heroine he never saw coming. Being the single guardian for my fifteen-year-old cousin isn’t as easy as you’d think, especially when she runs away to find the dad, who has no idea she exists... -
![Sexting the Silverfox: An Age Gap, Single Dad Romance by K.C. Crowne]()
Sexting the Silverfox: An Age Gap, Single Dad Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA drunk text from a stranger left a large stiffness in my trousers.What's REALLY wrong with this picture?I'm a single dad.She's half my age.And her defiance makes my blood boil.One thing's crystal I won't rest until I claim Aubrey.Taste her full lips.And devour every inch of her heavenly curves.But I'm not the only one who wants her.The Bratva thinks they own her.They have no clue...Categorized as:
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![Sexting the Silverfox: An Age Gap, Single Dad Romance by K.C. Crowne]()
Sexting the Silverfox: An Age Gap, Single Dad Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA drunk text from a stranger left a large stiffness in my trousers.What's REALLY wrong with this picture?I'm a single dad.She's half my age.And her defiance makes my blood boil.One thing's crystal I won't rest until I claim Aubrey.Taste her full lips.And devour every inch of her heavenly curves.But I'm not the only one who wants her.The Bratva thinks they own her.They have no clue...Categorized as:
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![Deal With The Devil by Alannah Carbonneau]()
Deal With The Devil by Alannah Carbonneau
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI chose him because he was the biggest, baddest looking man in the crowd.It was a spur-of-the-moment decision based exclusively on fear. Fear that my cheating, handsy in a not nice way, ex-fiancé might catch me.He wrapped me up in muscle and ink, his voice rough, smoky sin as he stood at my back to save me from a monster.Before I know it, Mr... -
![Made for You by Anyta Sunday]()
Made for You by Anyta Sunday
Ben wants to find a new home. Twenty-four-year-old Ben McCormick is the primary caregiver for his brother Milo after their parents’ death. A year into the job, he’s totally got the hang of it. Mostly. Sort of... -
![Fire Fight by Amanda Chaperon]()
Fire Fight by Amanda Chaperon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCrew Lawless was just doing his job when he saved Aspen McKay from that fire. The call should’ve been get the vic out, pass her off to the paramedics, and forget about her. But there’s nothing routine about the feelings Aspen stirs in him, and there’s definitely no forgetting her. Especially not when, down on her luck after her ordeal, he offers her a place to stay—with him...Categorized as:
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![The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morgenthaler]()
The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morgenthaler
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsSarah Morgenthaler is back with a heart-mending contemporary romance featuring a single dad you'll fall for; a satisfying slow burn love affair; found family you'll root for; small town holiday magic; and all the quirky animals and snowy rustic scenes your heart desires.Sienna Naples's family has taken care of their wild Idaho land for generations and Sienna can't imagine any other life... -
![Best Friend's Brother's Surprise Baby by Kira Cole]()
Best Friend's Brother's Surprise Baby by Kira Cole
My job was to keep her safe.Instead, I ended up getting her pregnant…Aurora Costa is my sister’s best friend.She might be beautiful and curvy as sin,but she’s not about to become one of my one-night stands.Not if I can help it.The only problem?My sister’s unique tendency to get into trouble.When Francesca gets stuck in a predicament,Aurora rushes to her aid, only to end up witnessing an execution...Categorized as:
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![The Way You Shine by Amelia Chasen]()
The Way You Shine by Amelia Chasen
DelaneyBecoming the nanny for Cole, the older single dad, who's as grumpy as he is quiet–was a curveball I never saw coming.After leaving a toxic relationship, quitting my mundane accounting job, and living in my car, the cautious Cole Campbell helps me get back on my feet.He gives me a job, a room in his countryside home, and a sense of security I’ve never once had in my chaotic life... -
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![Perfect Pairing by Amanda Chaperon]()
Perfect Pairing by Amanda Chaperon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLife has been good for Ezra Wendt and his son, Hansen, since he accepted the head chef position at the Chateau Delatou winery. Well, mostly good—except for that time he pushed away Brie, the girl of his dreams, in a moment of cowardice.Bakery owner Brie Delatou has everything a girl could an amazing family, a thriving business, and the perfect small town to call home... -
![Long Way Home by Melissa Grace]()
Long Way Home by Melissa Grace
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJo Kingsley is having a really bad day, and nothing is going according to plan. After her life goes up in flames—literally—she returns home to Nashville to figure out her next move. Soon after she arrives, Jo finds herself alone in a bar licking her wounds when a knight in a shining leather jacket unexpectedly comes to her rescue... -
![It Doesn't Have to Be This Hard by Christina Hovland]()
It Doesn't Have to Be This Hard by Christina Hovland
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Christina Hovland comes a single parent, #DateMyCelebrityDad, forced proximity romance. Divorce her Beverly Hills check. Set the neighborhood dumpster on fire with her nightstand buddy… check. Her hunky celebrity chef neighbor rushes to her aid? Sigh. Check mate... -
![Christmas in Paradise by Brittany Larsen]()
Christmas in Paradise by Brittany Larsen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCould an innocent fling turn into the real thing?I only want two things out of life: a career as a wedding planner extraordinaire and for Mom to stop treating me like a kid. Is that too much to ask? Probably.That is, until I get the chance to plan a televised, Christmas-themed wedding a thousand miles away from Mom in Paradise, Idaho. It seems like all my dreams might be coming true... -
![Darlin' by E.L. Lewis]()
Darlin' by E.L. Lewis
Sons of Anarchy meets Hart of Dixie in this Fun and Flirty Romantic ComedyWhen Savannah Kingsley’s runaway little brother joins the infamous Sons of Sorrow Motorcycle Club, she is hellbent on dragging him back home—kicking and screaming if she has to...Categorized as:
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![The Grump's Guide to Chaos: A Small Town Grumpy-Sunshine Romantic Comedy by Valerie Pepper]()
The Grump's Guide to Chaos: A Small Town Grumpy-Sunshine Romantic Comedy by Valerie Pepper
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe’s chaos and sunshine. He’s order and grumpiness. What could possibly go wrong?When Tori Welch upends her career and comes home for a reset, she’s forced to stay at the local B&B instead of her mom’s house. And that would be fine, except her only regret in life happens to be the innkeeper.Will Joseph likes order and rules... -
![Connected by Love: The Connected Series Book Three by Sophia Belle]()
Connected by Love: The Connected Series Book Three by Sophia Belle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou’re my masterpiece. Before you, my life was just shades of greys with a hint of color, but now…now all I see is color.SophiaI have one rule…don’t date the dads of one of my students. When I find out that the little boy with grey eyes who has stolen my heart is the son of the one man who has ever made me feel alive, I’m not strong enough to resist...Categorized as:
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![Summer with the Single Dad by Whitley Cox]()
Summer with the Single Dad by Whitley Cox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when the stubborn island prince falls for the mysterious stranger with a secret? Welcome to San Camanez, a humble, peaceful little island in the Puget Sound and home to the McEvoy brothers. Four sexy single fathers—and one childless snack with a beard—who run a brewpub on the beach, raise their kids together, and hope to find love and happiness in the chaos that is life...Categorized as:
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![Thawed by the Hot Hermit Mountain Man: A Steamy Curvy Girl Instalove Age Gap Romance by Raven Moon]()
Thawed by the Hot Hermit Mountain Man: A Steamy Curvy Girl Instalove Age Gap Romance by Raven Moon
She’s a city girl in a snowstorm. He’s a handsome hermit who can’t help but keep her warm.I rented this cabin for a week of relaxation, but a blizzard broke a window on my first night and nearly buried me. I might have died if the cabin’s hot owner didn’t get his rough hands on me before I froze…Wyatt is gruff, quiet, and downright the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen... -
![Single Chance: A Single Dad Small Town Romance by Amy Knupp]()
Single Chance: A Single Dad Small Town Romance by Amy Knupp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes all you get is a single chance to turn a surprise into happily ever after… Chance One night. That’s all I wanted. A single night to forget I’m a widowed single dad with a million responsibilities and a ton of emotional baggage. To remember what it’s like to just be a man. I didn’t need any extra drama in my life. Romantic complications? No thanks... -
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![Beast by Leslie Georgeson]()
Beast by Leslie Georgeson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI’m the only thing standing between her and danger.----Beast.That’s what they call me.I can’t blame them.My face half-eaten by a dog, the hideous scars make people gasp and turn away.Except for her. Annika Popov. A sheltered Bratva princess who has never seen me.I’d like to keep it that way. A glorified thug and interrogator, I work for her family. Doing despicable things...Categorized as:
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![Worthy: Cassius and Faith by Leigh James]()
Worthy: Cassius and Faith by Leigh James
"The last chapter left my mouth wide open and how it ends I was like WOW…." - Goodreads ReviewClub 444 has one unbreakable don't fall in love. As the eldest brother and the CEO of our family's multibillion-dollar empire, control isn't just a preference—it's a necessity. Since the loss of our parents, the weight of our legacy and the future of my brothers rest squarely on my shoulders... -
![Paper Snowflakes by Sammi Cee]()
Paper Snowflakes by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWho knew a white-out could bring two men clarity? Cameron - There’s something about an older man that drives me wild, but when he’s an amazing father too... swoon-worthy... -
![The Bratva’s Forced Bride by Veda Rose]()
The Bratva’s Forced Bride by Veda Rose
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe forced me to marry him. Then as a bonus, he knocked me up.I was an innocent girl who found herself in a tricky situation. A Bratva guy almost twice my age offered to help me out. He has one his cruel payment, I’m forced to become his Bratva bride. He’s the most ruthless of the Milov Bratva. He’s also obsessed with me. So when he sees his chance, he pays the money and takes me home... -
![The Last Dance by Angelica Chase]()
The Last Dance by Angelica Chase
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRhysI was on my way out of the life when she came barging in with her new appetite and unrealistic expectations of what a Dom should be. All I had left to do to break free was sell the club and walk away. Now I found I had something to walk toward. And for the first time in my life, I hoped I’d be enough for a woman.Caring for a woman was easy for me... -
![Mr. Unexpected by J.R. Gale]()
Mr. Unexpected by J.R. Gale
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHarrison Davenport is my best friend’s elusive, wealthy, older boss.A man seemingly worlds apart from me… and yet, somehow, our worlds collide.When I lock eyes with the gorgeous man across the room, butterflies ignite my insides.We flirt with our hurried glances and sneaky smirks, and then, to my surprise, I slip away after sharing only my name...
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