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Rin & Constance: The Tempests Carry On, Book 1 by Cee Bowerman
Sometimes, even before the vows are said, “in sickness and in health” takes on a whole new meaning and the happily ever after you dream about changes into something completely different. Constance Romano has loyalty in her blood... -
The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante, Ann Goldstein
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn one volume, the New York Times–bestselling epic about hardship and female friendship in postwar Naples that has sold over five million copies. Beginning with My Brilliant Friend, the four Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante follow Elena and Lila, from their rough-edged upbringing in Naples, Italy, not long after WWII, through the many stages of their lives—and along paths that diverge wildly... -
The Midnight Rose by Lucinda Riley
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsSpanning four generations, The Midnight Rose sweeps from the glittering palaces of the great maharajas of India to the majestic stately homes of England, following the extraordinary life of a remarkable girl, Anahita Chaval, from 1911 to the present day . . -
Marcus & Reagan: Rojo, TX by Cee Bowerman
Marcus and Reagan have been part of the Texas Knights, Texas Kings, and Tempest family for more than thirty years. They’ve weathered ups and downs and raised their children surrounded by family that may not share their blood but share their hearts. Come to Rojo with Cee Bowerman and attend the wedding we’ve all been waiting for... -
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The Sky Beneath Us by Fiona Valpy
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAn inspiring, uplifting story of love and loss, courage and adventure, from the bestselling author of The Skylark’s Secret.1927. Violet Mackenzie-Grant is embarking on her dream of studying at the Edinburgh School of Gardening for Women... -
The Girl with the Diary by Shari J. Ryan
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 24 ratings“What if you never come back?” I asked.“I will find you, Amelia. I promise I will find you.”“What if you die trying?”Nazi-occupied Prague, 1942: Amelia is hiding in her closet when flashlights blind her and she’s captured by the SS. Out on the cobblestone street, she is shoved onto a freight train with hundreds of others. Hours pass as they travel in darkness... -
Amethyst by Cee Bowerman
Amethyst Hamilton had a rough start at birth, but when she was adopted by her aunt and uncle, her life changed for the better. Surrounded by aunts and uncles who would do anything for her and more cousins than she can count, she's had a safe and comfortable life... -
The Storyteller of Casablanca by Fiona Valpy
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn this evocative tale from the bestselling author of The Dressmaker’s Gift, a strange new city offers a young girl hope. Can it also offer a lost soul a second chance?Morocco, 1941. With France having fallen to Nazi occupation, twelve-year-old Josie has fled with her family to Casablanca, where they await safe passage to America... -
The Words We Whisper by Mary Ellen Taylor
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAs a hospice nurse, Zara Mitchell has already seen more death than most people will experience in a lifetime. So when her older sister asks her to help care for their ailing grandmother, Zara agrees—despite strained family relationships.Though pale and tired, Nonna has lost none of her sharp mind... -
Lucky: Rojo Kings, Book 1 by Cee Bowerman
Lucky Marks and Rain Forrester grew up side by side. Born on the same day to mothers who were the best of friends and fathers who were like brothers, there was never a time that Lucky and Rain weren’t together. Until they weren’t... -
Desired Too by S.K. Lessly
Angel and Raquel possess two very strong personalities separately. They are alphas to the core. The problem comes when these two fire-filled individuals come together. One needs to be in control while the other refuses to be controlled. Angel Leonetti, the complete Alpha Male “Let me first address this ‘using you’ shit that you mentioned... -
The Orphans of Berlin: The BRAND NEW heartbreaking World War 2 historical novel by Jina Bacarr for 2022 by Jina Bacarr
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratings'A moving novel of strength and resistance in the face of evil but also an inspiring journey of resilience after loss.' Erin Litteken, bestselling author of The Memory Keeper of KyivA heartbreaking World War 2 novel that tells the story of two women’s fight for love, family and hope, as the world crumbles around them... -
The Fourth Daughter by Lyn Liao Butler
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsIn Taiwan, the bond between grandmother and granddaughter opens up a healing world for them both in an inspiring family saga about the comfort of food, untold histories, and indomitable mother love.Chef Liv Kuo’s star is on the rise…until a traumatic incident leaves her emotionally unable to venture outside her Manhattan apartment... -
My Forever by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSavannah I was only eighteen years old when I thought I had found my happily ever after. After the tragic death of my mother, I married the love of my life, Ace Townsend. Yes, we were young and idealistic, but we had it all figured out. He was going to be a fighter pilot in the Air Force. I would go to medical school to become a doctor for people who couldn’t afford healthcare... -
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Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAn aspiring photographer follows her dreams and faces her fears in a poignant novel about finding beauty, promise, and love amid the chaos of war-torn Kurdistan.It’s 1979. Olivia Murray, a secretary at a Los Angeles newspaper, is determined to become a photojournalist and make a difference with her work... -
Desperate Measures by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWHEN DANGER ARRIVES, REAL MEN TAKE ACTIONDakota (Dak) Navarro, wealthy entrepreneur, international playboy and jet-setter, arrives in Miami for the wedding of his friend, Andrew Logan. He is hoping to see Dr. Amelia Courson, the woman he met two years earlier at another wedding - that of his good friend and her brother, Stonewall Courson.Dr... -
NAVY by Cee Bowerman
“When something better comes along, you shouldn’t let it pass you by, but in this case, when something you’ve been dreaming about appears in front of you, take her by the hand and invite her to move into your life.”Sand, sea, and sunshine are important in Navy’s life. After years in prison, far from his precious beach, he goes home as soon as he can... -
Big Girls Do Cry (Big Girls) by Carl Weber
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome to the Big Girls Book Club‚ where only one rule applies: Members must be at least a size 14. Sisters Isis and Egypt have left New York for Richmond‚ where Isis is happily married and living in the lap of luxury... -
Under a Greek Moon by Carol Kirkwood
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe escapist Sunday Times bestselling debut from the nation’s best loved TV presenter, Carol Kirkwood.‘Loved it! It sizzles with secrets and passion... -
The Artist and the Feast by Lucy Steeds
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA captivating novel of love, art, food, desire and thwarted ambition, which builds propulsively over one scorching French summer in 1920s Provence.During a scorching summer in 1920s Provence, a young journalist, Joseph Adelaide, turns up at the farmhouse of reclusive artist Edouard Tartuffe, hoping to write an article about him... -
The Oceans Between Us by Gill Thompson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsInspired by heartrending real events, a mother fights to find her son and a child battles for survival in this riveting debut novel.For readers of Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly, The Letter by Kathryn Hughes, and Remember Me by Lesley Pearse.A woman is found wandering injured in London after an air raid.She remembers nothing of who she is... -
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These High, Green Hills by Jan Karon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsFor years, Mitford's sixtysomething rector has been happily married to his parish. Now he's also married to Cynthia, his vivacious next-door neighbor. For Father Tim, life in Mitford has never been so full of surprises. His wife is "aging" his already ancient kitchen walls, not to mention burning his draperies. The mountain boy he's learned to love as his own makes a heartrending decision... -
Brothers Black 7: Johnathan the Fixer by Blue Saffire, Covers by Combs
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRoniI don't know my past, I've lost control of my future, but I have a bullet for my present. Nough said.JohnathanThat’s Roni, and that’s about as much as you will get from her. When you get to know her, you understand why. From the moment our eyes connected, I knew I’d be the one to fix what was broken. It didn’t matter that we were never supposed to see each other again... -
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Brothers Black 5: Felix the Watcher by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAward winning Bestselling Author Blue Saffire presents Brothers Black 5: Felix The Watch Book 5 in the Brothers Black Series I’m a P.K., a pastor’s kid. I’ve done almost everything I’ve been told since I was a little girl,—no matter how confining that has felt. I’ve hidden my dreams and desires to toe the line. So imagine the burn of being blamed for something you didn’t do... -
The Dressmaker's Gift by Fiona Valpy
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 55 ratingsA Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Charts bestseller.From the bestselling author of The Beekeeper’s Promise comes a gripping story of three young women faced with impossible choices. How will history – and their families – judge them?Paris, 1940. With the city occupied by the Nazis, three young seamstresses go about their normal lives as best they can... -
The Girl from H.O.P.P.E.R.S. by Jaime Hernández
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe 25th anniversary Love and Rockets celebration continues withthis, the second of three volumes collecting the adventures of thespunky Maggie; her annoying, pixie-ish best friend and sometime loverHopey; and their circle of friends, including their bombshell friendPenny Century, Maggie's weirdo mentor Izzy—as well as the aging butstill heroic wrestler Rena Titañon and Maggie's handsome love... -
The Sheikh And The Single Mom by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe set out to crush her, but things soon went awry,Can he betray her still, after so much has been shared?Nina Kendrick has fought for her success. As the single mother of twins, she has no other option but to make her company thrive. Approached by an intimidating rival, ruthless businessman and sheikh Rashad Al-Zayed, her guard is well and truly up... -
Royal Secret: A Baby And A Betrayal by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGifted a family heirloom that raises more questions than it answers, Courtney sets out to uncover the mystery…And soon finds herself on a path toward adventure, romance, and betrayal, From painful loss, to new life…Reeling from grief, Courtney Fuller makes an impulsive she’ll fly out to the tiny kingdom of Bergovia and discover her late grandmother’s story... -
Secret Betrayals: Dark MC & Mafia Romance | Second Chance | Romantic Suspense by Tonya Anders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome sins never die. And some loves refuse to stay buried.Brian “Talon” Masterson leaned into everything that mattered. Wearing the crown of the Lucifer’s Saints MC Presidency was always his legacy to carry. Loyalty, brotherhood, blood—that’s the world he chose. But no patch could ever cover the scar left by the woman he betrayed and let go… or the truth he never saw coming... -
Atonement: An Interracial Romance by T.K. Leigh
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLondyn Bennett entered my world like a hurricane. One I was grossly unprepared for.But in the short time we've known each other, she's opened my eyes to things I never expected. She taught me about acceptance. Compassion. Love.Because of her, I've also been forced to learn about prejudice. Cruelty. Hate... -
An Apprenticeship or The Book of Pleasures by Clarice Lispector, Sheila Heti
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhat to make of a writer who follows the metaphysical heights of her great Passion According to GH with a book that looks suspiciously like a romance novel?In The Apprenticeship, or The Book of Pleasures, Clarice Lispector tries to discover how to bridge the gap between people, or how to even begin to try... -
My Best Friend's Wish by Blue Saffire, Natasha Snow Designs
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAward winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents My Best Friend’s Wish Work Husband Series DarioWhen I was younger, I believe I heard something I shouldn’t have. After what I overheard, I don’t believe our mother just up and left us. I was a kid. I didn’t have money, power, or respect to get the answers I needed back then. Not until now... -
Perfect by Tricia Copeland
One driven woman. Five passionate paths to the perfect love. Chloe refuses to compromise when it comes to romance and success. Powering through her sophomore-level college business classes, she’s done with the effort of distance-dating her high-school sweetheart... -
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Whip It Up by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRansome Donovan isn’t very good at communication. Or being around people. Or keeping his inner thoughts from coming right out of his mouth and starting a storm that his business partner has to step in and tame. Customer service isn’t his forte, so he’s content to stay in his kitchen creating gorgeous cakes and flaky pastries... -
All That Glitters by Catrin Collier
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsCornish smuggler Devlin 'Devil' Varcoe braves winter weather and revenue men to fetch the contraband on which Porthinnis depends for survival. Drawn to Jenefer Trevanion, whose father finances the smuggling operation, Devlin is seduced by beautiful wild-child Tamara Gillis. When fire destroys her home, Jenefer is forced to work in the pilchard cellars... -
Stranger In My Arms by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOrphaned at birth and shuttled between foster homes, CIA agent Merrick Grayslake has made a practice of not letting anyone get close to him. But he finds that his emotions are at risk when he is introduced to Alexandra Cole. It has been all work and not enough play for Alex. And what little social life she's had has been on hold for a year while she completes her graduate degree... -
The Enchanted Barn - Grace Livingston Hill [Modern Library Collection Edition] by Grace Livingston Hill
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Hollisters, a bright, spirited, wholesome family, are compelled to move into the country. After many efforts to secure a home, Shirley, eldest of the Hollisters, contrives a way out by renting a magnificent old stone barn at a ridiculously low price, transforming it into a house... -
The Fallen Woman by Fiona McIntosh
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn an ancient orchard, a fallen woman rises to claim her destinyIn the shadows of Edwardian society, talented botanical artist Jane Saville faces an impossible choice when her ruthless mother exiles her to the English countryside to protect another’s reputation... -
Nightingale by Andrea Bramhall
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Charlie Porter meets Hazaar Alim her first year of university, she's instantly smitten. Hazaar has it all: beauty, talent, and brains. What she doesn't realize is that Hazaar's future has already been decided, and Charlie has no place in it. Hazaar desperately wants to break with her traditions and stay with Charlie, but when forced to choose, she chooses her family over love... -
And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThis tenth-anniversary edition of the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family includes an all-new authors’ note.At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same... -
Her Last Promise by Kathryn Hughes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA mysterious letter from Spain. A surprising new beginning... Fall in love this summer with Her Last Promise, a gripping, heartwrenching story of how hope can blossom in the ruins of tragedy and of the redeeming power of love. From No. 1 bestselling author Kathryn Hughes. Tara Richards was just a girl when she lost her mother... -
Avenging Devil Part 2 by Manda Mellett
Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNiranSaffie’s past was darker than I’d ever expected, and now I’m embroiled in the thick of it. I’m fully prepared to forfeit my life if it means I save hers, but I have no idea how I’m going to achieve that objective. I do all that I can, lying to convince them I’m one of their kind despite having the wrong skin colour... -
A Black Christmas : Brothers Black Series Bonus by Blue Saffire
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAward winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents A Black Christmas Brothers Black Series Bonus 8 Brothers Black 8 JoeAlmost thirty-five years ago, I met the love of my life. I wasn't excepting what my father sent me to Ireland for, but I haven’t regretted it either. Not for a single moment... -
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Kelex: The A**hole Club Series by Blue Saffire, Fairy Proofmother Proofreading
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings***Trigger Physical assault/abuse A**hole Club KelexAward winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents Book 6 The A**hole Series Kelex I walked in on my father as he massacred a man. From that day I vowed never to be that monster. I’ve been avoiding the family business anyway I can. However, one night changes everything... -
Pieces of Trevor's Heart : Trevor Monroe Part Two: Lost Hearts Series by Blue Saffire, Take Covers Designs
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAward winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents Wild Hearts: Lost Hearts Series Lynn I’ve been running from my past for as long as I can remember. We ruined the gift that was given to us that summer. Now, after nineteen years, I’m headed home. I don’t know what I’ll find, but I know it won’t be the wild heart I used to have... -
Hush 3 : Hidden Family by Blue Saffire, Take Cover Designs
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHush 3 Award-winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents Hush 3: Hidden Family Michael I am the youngest of four but I have more responsibilities than most. I’m not complaining. I earned the role I have taken. I sought out my brother and asked him to bring me in. He did so reluctantly but I’ve become so much like him the world sees us as one.It has worked in our favor for years... -
Brenda Jackson Westmoreland Series Books 6-10: Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee\The Chase Is On\The Durango Affair\Ian's Ultimate Gamble\Seduction, Westmoreland Style by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson brings you The Westmorelands—a family whose loyalty always leads to love!Dana Rollins owes Jared Westmoreland a favor, but pretending to be his fiancée will mean putting her heart on the line… Chase Westmoreland's falling hard for his next-door neighbor, but she's hiding a secret that will test his limits… Pregnant Savannah Claiborne says yes to... -
Beautiful Prey 5: The Storm Series - BWWM Romance by Phoenix Daniels
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDisclaimer: The Coronavirus does not exist in this novel. The Storms have been through enough. Catch up with the Storms!Watch Victoria struggle with black versus blue guilt. See Jack’s attempt at managing his stubborn wife, while the Savellis deal with the consequences of Natasha’s temper.Tammy becomes a mogul.Tracy becomes a mother.And Francis wants a wife... -
Santino DeLuca Part 2 : Savage Bloodline by Kenya Wright
"She's mine. Forever." Santino DeLuca________Check out the second installment of Santino.The couple is excited to finally tie the knot,but their plans are thwarted by a group of new enemies.Santino will stop at nothing to protect his love and their future together,but with these dangerous forces standing in their way,it's uncertain if they will be able to make it down the aisle...
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